We are a couple in our early fifties, moderately fit.
We want to visit Nepal for 3-4 weeks. We have been advised
to travel to Katmandu and organise a trek from there.
We want to organise a sherpa / guide and a porter. We have
been recommended the Annapurna Circuit, staying in Tea
houses as far as possible.
Would appreciate any feedback or information from those out
there who have tackled a problem like this.
Also where is the best place to stay in Chitwan, if possible
no camping please, the old bones like a bit of cushioning.
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I'm thinking about leading a trek in the
Annapurna region. I've taken all the main
treks in Nepal. Ilived and worked in nepal for
almost 2 years. I want to go at the end of
october or early November 1999. There are 2
kinds of treks- organized and tea house. You
could reach me for more info at my hotmail
address. I have trekking guide who i work
with in Nepal.
Olease email me for more info
at:lbessin@hotmail.com
I was in Nepal Oct '97 and arranged my trek from Pokhara, as
I hiked my way around the Annapurna I passed many people of
many different ages, it is pretty exhausting at times but if
you develop your fitness before you go it will be no problem
at all. Arranging for a tour guide and/or a porter is easier
than ordering a coffee in a cafe, your hotel/guesthouse will
ensure that you have a certified 'sherpa' to guide you and
this will be one of the first things that they organise upon
your arrival. I paid $15 a day which included all 3 meals
a day (all fresh and delicious - try veg momos, totally
addictive) and accommodation, the Annapurna trail is
incredibly well equipped with tea and guest houses, that is
why it is called the Costa Del Trekking, but hey, if you are
like me and it is your first major trek then it will be
challenging enough anyway!!
I also went to Chitwan National Park, I stayed inside the
Park in large safari tents (there are huts as well though)
and it was an adventure, the food again was prepared and
there are jungle walks, elephant treks, canoe trips, and
local dances to get involved in. It is a bit touristy but
well organised and the people are very friendly and
incredibly knowledgable about the wildlife, you'll get to
see rhinos, crocodiles and cat prints! There are places to
stay outside the park but this isn't as exciting as waking
up to a mist resting on the river, and knowing that you are
surrounded by such incredible wildlife!
Try to arrange both your trek and Chitwan from Pokhara, this
is the centre where most treks depart and so you'll find a
better deal and probably better quality guide.
Have a fantastic time, October is one of the best times to
go!!
Sophie
sophie said it all
organise your trek from pokhara, not only will it be
cheaper than when you do it from kathmandu, you get to meet
your sherpa guide before you head out .
i did the trek solo without a sherpa, so i can't tell you
much more, but i stayed 2 days in pokhara before going, and
got a lot of (tempting) offers .
django