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Bhulbhule The first crossing of the Marsyangdi river in the Annapurna trekking at Bhulbhule. The glimpse of the 6000+ peaks of the Annapurna massif give a hint of what is to come in the following days. Date: 28-3-1993, noon. Equipment: kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 28 mm F2.8. |
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Bahundanda At 1300 meters the climate is still tropical. The steep hills, however, require small terraces to grow rice and vegatables. Date: 29-3-1993. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 35-70 mm F4. |
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Donkey caravan Transport is done by means of donkey caravans or by human porters. Horses or cows are scarce because of the absence of meadow-land. Date: 29-3-1993. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 28 mm F2.8. |
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Pisang In the town of Pisang, at 3185 m, Tibettan influence is clear. Even in the tropical hemisphere, the climate at 3000 meters is alpine like. Date: 1-4-1993. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 50 mm F1.4. |
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Annapurna III In the Manang valley (3350 m) you have an excellent view of the Annapurna massif. From bottom to top of this picture it is a straight walk of 4500 meters: the top of the Annapurna III at 7855 meters above sea level! Date: 3-4-1993, noon. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 28 mm F2.8. |
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Braga In 1993 in the Manang valley only the main village Manang had electricity. The main village was also one of the rare places with radio-contact with Kathmandu. This picture is taken in a town called Braga. No electricity here... Date: 10-3-1993, afternoon. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 135 mm F3.5. |
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Thorung La The Thorung Pass is the toughest part of the Annapurna trek. The highest point is at an altitude of 5416 meters. Nevertheless, it is an ancient route to Muktinath, crossed by donkey caravans daily. Date: 6-4-1993, morning. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 28 mm F2.8. |
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Muktinath The town of Muktinath, altitude 3800 meters, is a place of pilgrimage for Tibetans. Between the mountains on the right side of the picture is the Thorung pass. To the left is the Mustang region, close to Tibet. Date: 8-4-1993, morning. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 28 mm F2.8. |
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Sarpang Dhuri A mystic view at the Sarpang Dhuri (5006 m). The picture is taken from the watercourse of the Kaligandaki river. In this watercourse many fossils of sea shells can be found! Date: 9-4-1993. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 135 mm F3.5. |
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Kalopani At 2530 meters, we are in a moderate climate again. The town of Kalopani has electricity generated by hydro-power. Hydro-power is the only source of electricity in Himalayas. Date: 10-4-1993. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 28 mm F2.8. |
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Kathmandu Kathmandu is the capital of the Kingdom of Nepal. The contrast of the tropical capital with the tough Himalayas is large. Date: 21-4-1993. Equipment: Kodachrome 64, Olympus OM40, Zuiko 35-70 mm F4. |
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