October 9, 2026
After a warm breakfast, we set off again at 8:00 a.m. It had started raining, so we all put on our raincoats before hitting the trail. Leaving Ulleri behind, we continued our ascent through lush forests and countless stone steps. Along the way, we were rewarded with spectacular views of the deep gorge below.
Suddenly, a large herd of goats came rushing down the trail toward us—hundreds of them! We were all excited by the unexpected encounter and stopped to watch as they made their way past us.
Waterfalls seemed to be everywhere, cascading down the mountainsides after the heavy rains. We also saw evidence of recent flooding, including damaged sections of the trail where temporary bridges had been installed. In several places, we could still see scars left by earlier landslides. At one point, we had to make our way through a particularly muddy section （mud up to the ankles). Fortunately, our waterproof hiking boots kept our feet dry.
The combination of rain and perspiration eventually left my clothes completely soaked. Fortunately, the rain stopped after lunch. We continued our uphill trek and finally reached our destination, Ghorepani, around 2:00 p.m.
We stayed in Hotel Fishtail. We were assigned to a room with four beds and a private bathroom on the top floor.
Throughout the hike, we encountered hundreds, if not thousands, of goats making their way downhill. Our guides explained that the herds were being driven toward the towns and cities in preparation for Dashain, Nepal’s most important Hindu festival. During the festival, many families traditionally sacrifice goats or water buffalo as offerings to the goddess Durga. Seeing so many animals on the mountain trails gave us an unexpected glimpse into local traditions and the preparations for this major celebration.
Despite the rain, mud, and cold, it was another memorable day on the trail, filled with beautiful mountain scenery, rushing waterfalls, and the unforgettable sight of hundreds of goats descending the mountainside.
Today’s trek covered approximately 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a cumulative elevation gain of about 2,870 feet (875 m). It was a longer and more demanding hike than yesterday’s. The combination of persistent rain, chilly temperatures, and wet clothing left me feeling cold and concerned about catching a cold. After arriving at the guesthouse, I spent some time sitting near the stove, trying to warm up.
2026年10月9日
吃过热腾腾的早餐后，我们于早上8点出发。此时天空已经开始下雨，大家纷纷穿上雨衣，继续踏上山路。
离开乌勒里（Ulleri）后，我们沿着山路不断攀升，穿行于郁郁葱葱的森林之间。一路上依然是数不清的石阶，沿途不时可以俯瞰深邃的峡谷，景色十分壮观。
突然，前方出现了一大群山羊，浩浩荡荡地沿着山路迎面而来，足有几百只！这突如其来的场面让大家兴奋不已，纷纷停下脚步，看着羊群从身边经过。
由于连日降雨，沿途瀑布随处可见，山间溪水从高处奔流而下，十分壮观。与此同时，我们也看到了洪水留下的破坏痕迹。有些路段被冲毁，只能通过临时搭建的小桥通行；有些山坡上还留着过去泥石流和山体滑坡的痕迹。途中有一段道路泥泞不堪，我们不得不小心翼翼地踩着泥地前行。幸好登山鞋的防水性能不错，双脚始终保持干爽。
然而，雨水加上爬山时不断出汗，身上的衣服还是完全湿透了。幸运的是，午饭后雨停了。我们继续沿着山路向上攀登，终于在下午2点左右抵达当天的目的地——戈雷帕尼（Ghorepani）。我们入住了鱼尾峰酒店（Hotel Fishtail），被安排在顶楼一间有四张床、带独立卫生间的客房。
这一天，沿途遇到的山羊远不止最初看到的那几百只，前前后后加起来，恐怕有上千只之多。向导告诉我们，这些羊群正被赶往山下的城镇，为即将到来的德赛节（Dashain）做准备。
德赛节是尼泊尔最重要的印度教传统节日之一，庆祝活动持续约15天。节日期间，许多家庭会按照传统宰杀山羊或水牛，作为献给杜尔迦女神（Durga）的祭品，祈求平安与祝福。看到如此庞大的羊群沿着山路下行，也让我们意外地感受到了尼泊尔当地的宗教传统和节日气氛。
抵达客栈后，我赶紧坐到火炉旁取暖，希望尽快让身体暖和起来。山里的天气又湿又冷，能够围坐在温暖的炉火旁，实在是一种享受。
今天的徒步距离约5.4英里（8.7公里），累计爬升约2,870英尺（875米）。 无论是距离还是爬升高度，都比昨天增加了不少。持续的降雨、湿透的衣服和逐渐降低的气温，让我感到阵阵寒意，也有些担心自己会因此着凉感冒。