What a trip. The variety of once in a lifetime experiences is mind-blowingly. Manic Dehli, the Taj Mahal, mysterious and atmospheric Varanasi, the chill of Nepal and the views of the Himalayas. It will all live with me forever. Amazing trip!
Annapurna
Annapurna Trips
The Annapurna range offers a very different hiking trip to the Everest region. The former is home to the Annapurna Sanctuary – a natural amphitheatre ringed by mountain giants – and the view from Poon Hill. The latter has Everest Base Camp, the Sherpa heartland and the hilltop monastery at Thyangboche. The Everest region is perhaps more stark and rugged, as most of the trekking there is above the tree line. That said, the Annapurnas are probably the most accessible 8,000m range in the world, and contain some of the most spectacular treks on the planet, including the famed Annapurna Circuit.
The foothills are just a short drive from the lake town of Pokhara, and Annapurna tours in these lowlands are suited to most walkers. What you cannot escape in either place is the fabulous warm hospitality of the Nepali people and the superb support of our experienced staff on the trek.
Annapurna Adventure Holidays
Nicola Fry Highlights of Northern India & Nepal
Caroline Ritchie Annapurna ExtensionAlthough we did not get extensive views of the Annapurna Mountain range because of the permanent mist (it was February) the trek took me through beautiful places, old villages and farmlands which gave a fascinating glimpse into a past way of living. The actual walking was not hard, because of the excellent pacing of my guide, but I a not sure that I would have enjoyed the uphill days as much in the height of summer. For me coming from the moderate Highlights of Northern India and Nepal trip it was the right amount of exertion.
Caroline Ritchie Highlights of Northern India & NepalA fascinating visit to very different cultures and the mix, interaction between the different religions as well as peoples sense of dress and self made it a very interesting and safe place to be in. The subtle differences between India and Nepal were also very interesting
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