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Annapurna Trek 2018

27/8/2017

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In March 2018, I'm heading to the Annapurna region of Nepal to trek around the hills for five days.  Unfortunately, given that it takes around 10-14 days to do the full Annapurna circuit (plus two days to get to Kathmandu, and a further day to get to the start location), I won't be able to do that particular trek.  But there are plenty of others that take around five days, which is still going to mean a trip away from home for 10 days.

The plan at this point is to land at Kathmandu (found a flight with Turkish Airways from Birmingham for just £363 return!) and make my way to Pokhara.  There are various options for this journey, from the most basic, native-style, (taking 10+ hours), to a short flight (25 minutes).  What the latter option lacks is the opportunity to really mix with the locals.

Once in Pokhara, I need to arrange a guide.  I could theoretically trek alone (many do), but:
a) How would I know what I was actually looking at?  I could miss out on plenty of facts/history
b) It would be great to give something to the local community by hiring a guide
c) I'm sure I'll get to know these people a lot better as a result of chatting/hiking with a guide for five days than by being on my own

I've no idea how long arranging a guide will take, or how soon he will be ready to head off into the wilderness for five days - and it's this that makes the travel options to Pokhara questionable.  Should I just get there quickly and get the guide and our route arranged, or do I risk an adventurous journey at the potential cost of a day's trekking?

Having done a little research, potential routes include:
Everest View Trek
Langtang Trek
Poon Hill Trek (I'm currently leaning towards this one)
Mardi Himal Trek

If anyone has any suggestions/advice, please let me know.  I am limited to a five-six day trek, but I am planning on moving at a greater-than-average pace.

In physical preparation, I've started upping the distance I put in my legs each week.  I'll blog some of my treks and adventures between now and March 2018 - see the Trekking Masca blog I've already done as an example.
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himalayan excursion nepal link
8/1/2019 05:43:19

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most famous and pleasing trekking route for trekkers in Annapurna region. The highest altitude reached on this trek around 4,131m. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek begins at Nayapul, one and half hour drive north of the Pokhara city. The trekking trail passes through many villages of different ethnic communities having different culture, religion and lifestyle with stunning view of the most beautiful himalayan range.

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himalayan excursion nepal link
8/1/2019 05:44:47

The path goes through the magical rhododendron forest, terrace farms, interesting villages, dazzling river and stunning views of Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna II 7937m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna South 7219m, Machhapuchre 6988m and Hiunchuli 6441m mountain ranges. During the treks we stay in basic teahouses, enjoy typical local food and experience lifestyle of local people

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Himalayan Excursion Nepal Pvt. Ltd link
8/1/2019 07:51:54

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most famous and pleasing trekking route for trekkers in Annapurna region. The highest altitude reached on this trek around 4,131m. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek begins at Nayapul, one and half hour drive north of the Pokhara city. The trekking trail passes through many villages of different ethnic communities having different culture, religion and lifestyle with stunning view of the most beautiful himalayan range.

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    Alan Gale

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    Swam 21.8 miles of the English Channel in August 2014 for Acorns Children's Hospice, in memory of our son, Harry Gale, raising over £13,000

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