In remote Nepal, new roads bring opportunity—and conflict
- phuketrichard
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In remote Nepal, new roads bring opportunity—and conflict
Did my first Annapurna circuit trek in 1983 and into the Annapurna BC sanctuary, with a 3 day trek to within 4 hours of Lo mustang, (took the turn of at Kagbeni) , before we were stopped, arrested and escorted back down to Kagbeni, so total 6 days
that was a 32 day trek starting and ending in Pokhara.
Next in '86 did the circuit with mtn bikes in 14 days (excluding the trip to Mustang and ABC)
now you can drive, ride in 3 days to lo mustang on paved, semi paved roads by bus, jeep, motorcycle or for the hardy...Bicycle
Am sure its not the same but for sure many of the locals are happy, BUT it means many of the gh's along the route now no longer get trekkers as before stopping and spending $$ for meals and lodging as before
Asphalt paves the intersection of ecotourism and development at a famed Himalayan trekking hub.
that was a 32 day trek starting and ending in Pokhara.
Next in '86 did the circuit with mtn bikes in 14 days (excluding the trip to Mustang and ABC)
now you can drive, ride in 3 days to lo mustang on paved, semi paved roads by bus, jeep, motorcycle or for the hardy...Bicycle
Am sure its not the same but for sure many of the locals are happy, BUT it means many of the gh's along the route now no longer get trekkers as before stopping and spending $$ for meals and lodging as before
Asphalt paves the intersection of ecotourism and development at a famed Himalayan trekking hub.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/trav ... 55ri1V2HEABut change is coming quickly to Mustang, as it is throughout Nepal. The country has embarked on a fast-paced road-building program that’s transforming the landscape as well as the lives of residents and the experiences of travelers. While some visitors bemoan the expansion of roads into what they view as pristine regions, many Nepalis living in remote settlements welcome easier access to cities and opportunities to enhance their economic prospects.
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
Re: In remote Nepal, new roads bring opportunity—and conflict
Why was you arrested?
The closest I saw mount everest was from 75mile away, and I was obviously in Nepal taking a risk without a visa, trekking on the India side and slipping back and forth on my second visit to the area.
The closest I saw mount everest was from 75mile away, and I was obviously in Nepal taking a risk without a visa, trekking on the India side and slipping back and forth on my second visit to the area.
Always "hope" but never "expect".
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Re: In remote Nepal, new roads bring opportunity—and conflict
being in a closed area without the required permits.
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
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Re: In remote Nepal, new roads bring opportunity—and conflict
sweet memories i share..did something very similar some years later but without the arrest. As usual change brings winners and losers. I personally think there are more winners due to the fact that medical assitance has become more accessible for those who were out of reach before. On my last vsit to Pokhara before the earhquake there were loads of trekkers who still did the walk..those who do the buses nowadays are not the ones who would have done the trek on foot IMHO. Therefore those GH along will still get guests. At least I hope.
work is for people who cant find truffles
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