{"id":565,"date":"2013-02-27T00:35:33","date_gmt":"2013-02-26T16:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.joel.net.au\/?p=565"},"modified":"2026-10-28T13:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T05:00:52","slug":"stairs-stairs-stairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/day.lat\/lon\/2013\/02\/27\/stairs-stairs-stairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Annapurna Trek Day 2: Stairs, Stairs, Stairs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Terraced Rice Fields and Traditional Farming Village, Annapurna Region, Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Started off bright and early before the other lodgers to tackle about a 3000+ stair climb and the hardest day of my 5 day trek. Or so I was told. One of the New Zealanders who I met this morning at breakfast said later in the day that it was the hardest hike he’s done in Nepal yet, and he’s been here hiking for quite a while now – so I guess it was! There was a lot of climbing, but I really didn’t think it was too hard – but it certainly helps to have someone carrying your pack for most of the way.<\/p>\n

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Hidden Waterfall and Turquoise Mountain Pool in the Annapurna Region, Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Suspension Footbridge Decorated with Buddhist Prayer Flags, Annapurna Region, Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pack Mules Transporting Supplies Along a Rugged Himalayan Trail, Annapurna Trek, Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hiker Crossing a Wooden Footbridge over a Mountain Stream, Annapurna Region, Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Terraced Rice Fields and Traditional Farming Village, Annapurna Region, Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My guide’s name is Deepak, and he’s 21 years younger than me, so I don’t fret too much when I run out of breath, and he’s still quietly breathing through his nose. He was born and raised in a small village just like the ones we’ve been walking through, so he can explain what life is like for the locals from personal experience. He’s also a registered guide with the Nepalese government and completed 45 days of training in culture, history, flora, fauna, anthropology, first aid, and more.<\/p>\n

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Village Life in Winter \u2013 Locals Walking Along Snow-Covered Stone Steps, Annapurna Trek, Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Woman Enjoying a Hot Drink Outside a Mountain Lodge, Ghorepani, Annapurna Region, Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Traditional Rural Life \u2013 Villager Sorting and Preparing Plant Stalks Along the Annapurna Trek, Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Himalayan Rhododendrons in Bloom with Annapurna Mountain Peaks in the Background, Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nepalese Children Playing Outside Their Home, Annapurna Region, Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nepalese Woman Carrying a Large Cooking Pot Through Snow-Covered Ghorepani, Annapurna Region, Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Everyday Life in the Himalayas \u2013 Local Woman Walking Along a Traditional Stone-Paved Trail, Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Day 2 Hike of the Annapurna Circuit<\/strong>
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Map of the route \u201cAnnapurna Trek Day 2: Stairs, Stairs, Stairs\u201d: 20,533 m, 1,401 m of climbing and 139 m of descent, elevation between 1,498 m and 2,767 m, time 06:55:53. It starts at 28.35148, 83.74261 and ends at 28.40327, 83.69999 (latitude, longitude).<\/p>