Lazarow World-Hike-About: 70.24 Nepal: A Brief (very) introduction of two magnificent but tough hikes...Rupakot Resort at Begnas Lake, and Sarangkot Tower via Methlang.

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'LAZAROW WORLD HIKE-ABOUT: WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HIKE-ABOUT?'

Hike-about is an adventure that commenced June 2010. After storing our household movables, ridding ourselves of a house but retaining our 'home' together, we set off with the purpose of hiking in different parts of the world, not forgetting the home country, the USA.

Our primary focus is hiking to mountain peaks but any challenging hike will do just fine. Extended stays enable us to enjoy and experience living in various places amongst differing cultures. Hike-about has evolved into a way of life. It's also a process of discovery, both the world and ourselves.

We work and live 'on the road' but return to the city in which our grandchildren reside, every three, or slightly less, months. This provides us the wonderful opportunity to be with them as well as a child or two, even three and of course, friends.

By the end of 2025, the blog contained over 1,800 hikes (far less than actually undertaken), each a set of pictures with stories and anecdotes from the trails. An index to the right allows the viewer to identify earlier experiences.

Finally, we are often asked about the journey's end. Our reply, as accurate as we can state, is: "When we are either forced to cease through health issues or the enjoyment level no longer reaches our aspirations, we will hang up the boots."

"A Life Experience As No Other: Dare to Seize the Day Together", published by Fulton Books, depicts our life on the road and mountains until the beginning of 2017. It has developed 'exponentially' since then.

Jenni and Jeffrey Lazarow

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

70.24 Nepal: A Brief (very) introduction of two magnificent but tough hikes...Rupakot Resort at Begnas Lake, and Sarangkot Tower via Methlang.

Section: 1...Sarangkot hike.

Love it.

After 1.25 hours, Jen enters Methlang (bottom of photo.) heading for a visit to our 'breakfast friends'. After departing from the restaurant, we have near on 2 hours climb to Sarangkot Tower. It sits on the peak in the background. Notice the 'big' mountain to its right. (By the way, we view the tower on the peak from our bedroom...will show a photograph another time.)

To reach Sarangkot Tower from Lakeside, one must climb at least 2,900 feet. However, there are places when one has to drop-down, therefore, losing elevation, and having to regain it later. This adds another 300 feet at least, making a net gain of 3,200 feet. Of course, there are many routes that one can take so the numbers will vary depending on the selected path.

We enjoyed a wonderful day on this tiring climb (ask Jen) and tricky descent. Our route, briefly, began at our front door near Lakeside, heading up through the jungle to Methlang (an indirect hike). Thereafter, we cut across the hills toward and through the villages and approached the peak from the east. The walk (climbs?) through the villages is one of our favorite types of hiking, particularly in Nepal. Upon reaching the peak and after enjoying a rest, we headed down south passing through other villages and entered a jungle. Actually, the day was spectacular. I found that I could hardly rest as I was excited just being there and feeling alive. The day was enhanced further by the interactions with friends made and others who have their own charm, never forgetting the kids who are most entertaining. They keep us young(ish).

Lake, city, island temple, and mountains served on a platter.

Approaching the tower from the east.

Distractions along the route. Spot the trunk (trees), not the elephant though, that comes later.

Jen climbs the steps on the latter part of the hike to the Tower. At rear is where we commenced the second part of the hike, that is, in Methlang.

We arrived at last, visiting the Sarangkot Tower and Ganesh Idol or idle elephants.

Section 2: Hike up to Rupakot Lake and Resort in Begnas.

The bridge crosses Rupakot Lake, the Annapurna Range creates a border.

Jen climbs and climbs and appears to be going round the bend of the tree trunk. Lake below.

Another section of the Annapurna. The villages have spectacular views of the range.

Jen stands before the bridge and contemplates her options...to swim, walk, or turn around. She settles to keep her cap on her head.

From the Rupakot Resort patio, the telephoto brings in a small section of the bridge and lake below.

Jen stands on the patio after a 3,000 feet elevation day (the balance still to come). For a woman who could not even walk during October and part of November, I stand before her in amazement and wonder. I also hope she'll carry me over the tricky parts that await us. In front of her is Begnastal (lake). On her left, is Rupakot Lake (left hand points to it).

Earlier, a typical day on the stones, rocks, sand and steps.

At last, standing and feeling like a million Rupees on the patio of the Resort. It truly is a wonderful feeling after quite an effort.

Jen returning from Rupakot Resort which sits atop the mountain in the rear. One can make out the buildings at the top of the photo'. We cross over three mountains to reach the summit.