From Himalayas to steamy Chitwan Jungle ...

The Lonely Planet guide describes Nepal as ... 

"Wedged between the high wall of the Himalaya and the steamy jungles of the Indian plains, Nepal is a land of snow peaks and Sherpas, yaks and yetis, monasteries and mantras."

Expeditioners transferred yesterday by road from Pokhara to the 'steamy jungle' of the Royal Chitwan National Park. 

Here are some typical sights and views our 'adventurers' will have experienced yesterday on their bus ride from Pokhara to Chitwan ...

End of trekking, celebration and thank you meal this evening - then off to Chitwan tomorrow!

Typical trekking scenery, Annapurnas

The group made excellent time on trek and arrived in time for lunch in Pokhara. Everybody has settled into their rooms and freshened up after their experience in the mountains.

Badges of honour & bravery!

Terry was the most popular with the leeches on trek ... he had 20 (!) at the last count which was taken as the group headed into Tirkedhunga yesterday.

Everyone loved the food and playing lots of card games in the evenings with the Sherpas and Porters. Udaya, Dawa Senior and Dawa Junior are just excellent. The expeditioners are going to take them all out for a fun evening meal in Pokhara by way of thanks for all their help. There will be, without doubt, much music and laughter.

Tomorrow, off to Chitwan, home of the Bengal Tiger!

Waterfalls in Annapurnas

Village Children on trek, Annapurnas 

Have arrived in Pokhara ... trekking awaits!

The flight to Pokhara has landed safely and everyone is now on the bus heading for the Annapurnas and the start of their trekking phase of the expedition!

Himalayan Annapurna views from Pokhara

Lake Phewa - Pokhara