Classic Himalaya - Nepal, The Annapurna Circuit
Arrives Kathmandu 4th November 2007
Departs Kathmandu 23rd November 2007

Trekking Nepal's Annapurna Circuit is a classic walking holiday! From the moment you arrive in Kathmandu you are greeted with streets teeming with life and adventure - it's almost like arriving on the set of an Indiana Jones movie! On the trek you will experience variety and beauty in both the landscapes you walk through and in the peoples you meet along this age old trading route. The trek encompasses the Thorong Pass at 5416m, the holy pilgrimage site of Muktinath where earth, wind, water and fire meet naturally and the world's deepest gorge the Kali Gandaki. It is totally non-technical, though its challenge must not be underestimated: hence we allow plenty of time in the ascent to the top. This is a tea house trek, basic but the best hospitality you will find anywhere!

Outline Itinerary

Timing

This Nepal Trek is a November expedition with a view to getting the best of Nepali weather. In turn visibility should be fine, and the chance of rain low. However, bring waterproofs as advised in the packing list, and warm clothes for the higher altitudes.

Equipment

The kit list specifically required for this trekking expedition will be posted on our website around September. But in the meantime consider buying some good walking boots and start wearing them in . . . now. No technical kit is required, though a 3 season plus sleeping bag will be much appreciated at the higher altitudes.

Level of Fitness

This Himalayan walking holiday is long (around 200km) and the altitude to 5416m makes it demanding, so the trek is spaced out over a long period of shortish days, hence some degree of preparation is required for this expedition. The fitter you are the more you will enjoy yourself on the trek. If you don't normally get out much it is never too soon to start. Exercise regularly each week to develop your cardiovascular system and stamina. At weekends, go and explore some countryside, maybe take a pack and do some camping. As a rule of thumb, if you can comfortably walk 10 miles (16km) then you should be fine on this trip.

Roughing It

All our trips involve a degree of 'roughing it'. On trek, showers are available, though we are reluctant to encourage use for environmental reasons, unless they are electric. However, the facilities are generally good, and in our experience hygiene is of a high order in the tea houses in which we visit. Back in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the hotels we use are clean and comfortable and good places to relax, while not ostentatious.

Price (excluding flights) : UK £950

Maximum number of places on this trip :
The number of places available on this trip is limited to a maximum of twelve (12) people.

Price is inclusive as far as possible :
Includes practically everything. It will include all accommodation, park permits, guides and porters. It will not cover your meals when not on trek, such as when you are in Kathmandu, nor will it cover any individual sightseeing undertaken in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Other items not included: travel insurance, passports, visas, inoculations, excess baggage, and items of personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry. We would recommend bringing another $15 US per day to cover meals not provided and snacks etc. This will easily cover it.

Price includes :

- Western tour leader
- Local specialist guides
- All accommodation
- All in-country transport
- Fully supported trek with porters
- Meals on trek

Flights

These should be arranged independently. For best prices we would recommend checking prices with www.ebookers.com, www.bridgetheworld.co.uk, www.flightcentre.com. Be sure to reconfirm all flights prior to departure. Also, if you can stay a while longer - we'd well recommend it - there's plenty more to do - be it rafting, on safari, sightseeing or simply relaxing by the lake in Pokhara - you won't regret an extra day or two spent in this fine region.

Booking

Please refer to our booking conditions.

This expedition is limited to a maximum of twelve (12) people. To gain a definite place on this expedition a payment of UK£200 needs to be paid before August 8th 2007.

Payments can be made by sending a cheque made payable to Will4Adventure and sent to 113, Tapton Hill Road, Sheffield, UK.

All payments should come with the following reference:

"your surname"/W4A/NEPAC11/07


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Everest Base Camp Trek . . . why we don't do this

It's true - the trek up to Everest Base Camp is a beautiful one to the base of the world's biggest mountain. And it's also true that if you are going to come all the way to Nepal then why not see the world's highest mountain - Everest?

Well we believe that by trekking the Annapurna Circuit that the route is more interesting since it is different everyday. The scenery, people, views, food and the challenge changes daily. This is a circular trek and at no point will you retrace your steps. This is not so with the EBC trek.

Also we aren't keen to walk along a route inundated with other trekkers, guides, cooks and porters as is the case with the EBC trek. And besides - who wants to get to the start point of another person's adventure? The feeling of success and achievement as you gain the high pass (the world's highest pass) at Thorong La 5416m is phenomenal - and this is all the more so because when you get there you won't see a tent city.

Last of all if you want to see Everest - take a flight up to it after doing this trek - you'll see a lot more than from the base camp - and flights cost around £60 per person and leave daily from Kathmandu.

Looking for a great trek through the Himalaya? Make it the Annapurna Circuit!

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