“A valley where there are no hills. A valley where no two days are the same when hiking. Hinku Valley is suitable for just hiking and approaching Mera Peak".
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HINKU VALLEY
Welcome to a photo trip to Hinku Valley in Nepal. I went to climb Mera Peak as a Mandalatravel tour guide and we hiked towards the glacier in Hinku Valley. The valley is so beautiful and the terrain is so varied that I had to take a lot of pictures. Many people have asked about the valley, so I decided to post my own photo gallery. I won't give too detailed a description, so that there is enough surprise even for those who go there.
By the way, the place is also excellent for hiking, for example to Khare (the last village before climbing).
However, it is important to take into account the high altitude and adapting to it.
Welcome to the trip!
So here are some pictorial tastes from the hiking section. The pictures are divided by theme. The hike served as a way for my group to get used to the high altitude while I was operating by Mandala Travel as a tour guide to Mera Peak. You can also look at pictures of the climbing section Mera Peak from the post.
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Initial experience
To get to the start, the hiker has to fly by small plane from Khatmandu to Lukla, which is located at an altitude of 2860 meters. From the same place, we start to do the EBC-Trek (look Everest Base Camp hiking post), climbing Islan Peak and many other interesting hiking/climbing trips. The walking part starts right after the plane lands or after relaxing from the night spent in Lukla.
You can stay with a tent or in guesthouses. We used both.
I would roughly divide the hike into the following parts:
Warm, lush hilly terrain
Karumpi terrain above the tree line
The ridge sections of the return trip
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Warm, lush hilly terrain
The first part of the hiking section is a green and abundant wooded area.
During the first days, we climb from the bottom of the valley over the ridges. In this picture above, one very pleasant ridge crossing. Mera Peak can be seen for the first time.
The picture above is of a typical equipment drying. Although the accommodation is in tents, there is usually a refugio attached to each tent site. Refugio's equipment, fitness and food options vary.
The picture above is typical of a day of rest. Equipment and self maintenance. These include, among other things, showering, washing hair and clothes, airing sleeping bags, drying clothes and other small chores in addition to sleeping.
The wood line is slowly ending and the transition is to barren landscapes.
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Karumpi terrain above the tree line
This part always makes my heart skip a beat. Austerity. Simplicity. Space. Space to breathe.
In the picture below, our super good gang from Mera Peak ??
Above you can see the village of Khare. It is the last village before the glacier. Hikers can still do day trips from here and climbers head towards the base camp under the glacier. There are pictures of the continuation of the journey from here.
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The ridge sections of the return trip
The return to Lukla is on the way. The first ascent is a crunch that takes almost the whole day. The effort is worth it, because the scenery is worth it. At this point, at the latest, you decide to reduce the content of the daypack from unnecessary items ?
I have a habit of writing my thanks and wishes on a piece of paper when I travel. The paper is burned. The habit has been on my journey for many years. It's crazy to admit, but a lot of wishes have come true. Thanks to Pachamama!!
The ridges end in time and the descent to Lukla takes time. Small moments at sunset crown the hike. Again, you can sigh that behind you is one amazing trip and many wonderful memories together with the top group (some are already on the third mountain and a few are on the second trip on my way).
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Nora Casén