A trek to the Annapurna

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Trekkers on the trail to Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal.

Photo: Sudha Mahalingam

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The first rays of the sun on the Annapurna range. A glacier can be seen in front.

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On the way to Jinu Danda, on the first day on the Annapurna Base Camp trail.

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The climb to Chamrung. The rough-hewn stone steps leading to the village seemed never-ending.

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A trail near Annapurna Base Camp.

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Porters are the lifeline of trekking tourism in Nepal.

Photo: Sudha Mahalingam

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A porter carrying a water tank meant for tourists, near Siwai.

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Machhapuchhre, one of the peaks of the Annapurna range. The name comes from its pointy fishtail shape.

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Corncobs left out to dry in Chumrung village.

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Prayer flags at the base camp.

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Dovan, one of the villages on the trail. Like most villages, it is located in densely wooded, dark jungles.

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A bridge on the trail.

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In Chumrung, with Annapurna forming the backdrop.

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