An incredible four hour trek

An incredible four hour trek in Kathmandu Valley from Sankruh to Nagarkot, guided by 29 year old Depak.. from Actual Adventures, LTD, who grew up in the Everest Base Camp area. Vistas too incredible, too majestic for words, silence only sporadically broken by the calls of children, songs of birds, crowing [caption id="attachment_29" align="alignright" width="300"] Sunrise in Nagarkot[/caption] of far-away roosters, bleating of baby goats… terraced fields of mustard yellow flowers, or of newly planted corn and wheat ready to harvest, bent women and children packing tons of fire sticks on their backs, herding their flocks through stone studded streets. Depak knows all the little short-cuts, and is able to negotiate different routes- some scenic and very rustic- through the valley, routes not ever explained in any of the travel books. You cannot even help but to meditate, .. to pray… to be calm and take in the magic of Kathmandu valley. I so wish you were here to share in this wonderment- that I am so honored to witness alone. [caption id="attachment_30" align="alignright" width="300"] morning view from Nagarkot[/caption] We stop at the edge of Nagarkot…a blue plastered structure that the owner calls “Naldum ghining” (guest house), and order our lunch, only two items on the menu- Nepali Dal-Bat or Thuk Pa. I order the former -rice, chutney, curry sauce of potato, spinach and hot pepper, and lentil soup sauce that you mix all together, and then are careful to avoid the hot pepper!! Downed with a glass of ginger sweet tea, just to breath in the mountain air is intoxicating all its own! The rest of the trek is a winding pathway UP HILL through almost a “jungle like” passage, with step stone steps or just winding dirt walkways, stopping to admire the bright red rhododendrons, Nepali national flower, that pop into view along the way. Our Hotel Mountain View is perched on a road top, steep climb to make it there with my backpack, and I could NOT be more excited!!! My room is about 6 walking floors up, near the top, and a view of the Mt. Everest just from my window!!! I join Depak and meet some Aussies for a few Everest Beers as we watch the sunset over the Himalayas! Lovely Buffet Dinner as I sit at a Nepali table (about 6 inches tall)… that is, legs crossed yogi style, sitting on a mat, looking out over the sunset, a fire ball disappearing into the misty mountains. [caption id="attachment_31" align="alignright" width="300"] Nagarkot , Dhulikhel, nagarkot and Sakhu[/caption] To bed under mounds of warm, thick blankets, after a hot shower in a clean bathroom, cozy, comfy- and FREE INTERNET! Such a bonus! Will be up at 6 a.m. to view the spectacular sunrise… RIGHT in front of my room, and then off for a five hour trek to Dhulikhel through terraced hills and local villages tomorrow…Actual Adventures have really gone out of their way to make this small "trek" of mine and amazing journey and a dream come true!!. So friends, No matter if you are looking for a small or large group, or just a single person needing a guide, no matter what your age or skill level, I believe Kedar delivers a highest quality product at a VERY reasonable rate. I am recommending Actual Adventures to everyone I know who will be taking an adventure to Nepal or areas nearby. Visited March 2013