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Kanchen Gola Wild 2002 - the middle hillsThanks everyone for joining us. This was a totally classic trip enjoyed by everyone. One of the joys of a long trek is beginning in the middle hills. Most people would rather fly into say, Lukla for the Everest region, than take the arduous walk in. In the Kanchenjunga region there is no airport in the hills and the beginning is relatively gentle, and just wonderful in the warmth, the forests and the villages. Experience a little of it here.
Once a few days in we stepped away from the normal trail to Kanchenjunga to explore the Olangchung Gola region. But first we had to get there. This used to be a major trade route, but with the road to Taplejung this once busy trail has been neglected. So it was overgrown but spectacular.
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The middle hills of Nepal, close to Suketar-Taplejung, ie at the beginning or end of the trek.
A bridge with character, all part of the adventure of trekking.
One of the highlights at the wonderful village of Olangchung Gola was visiting
the historic gompa, the second oldest in Nepal
The kids of Olanchung Gola were model kids; fun, honest and never a pain (until
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Peter treks thru the forest below Ghunsa
Forest moss
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