Annapurna Sanctuary

hi, yes i am going! there are a mother/daughter also going (if you add TNS to your trip list then it shows all the people who are also going along)

Hi Gary - i'm Allison, the daughter part of the mother and daughter coming on the trek. Sounds like three of us are in the same boat at least, not sure about Richard. First time in Nepal and first point to point trek for us too. Like Richard am nervous about being fit enough, especially for all the steps but really excited too! Am walking as much as possible and going to the gym on the dark evenings! Trying to figure out what kit is necessary for each part of the trek so can rationalise what to take, always hard for a girl!!! Also trying to decide whether to take or not take Diamox to prevent altitude sickness. Any advice appreciated.

Hi, it's good to hear from others who will be on the trip. It appears we are at a similar point - will I be fit enough, will I have the correct kit, can I get it down to 12kgs, what snacks and medication to take. Allison, I too have recently started up at the gym again to improve the fitness. However, once this is all out of the way and we begin the trip I am sure it will be a great experince. If I gain any answers or advice I will be in touch. Cheers... 

Hi Carole, Allison, Gary & Richard - I'm also going on this trip, my first organised hiking tour and first visit to Nepal, so really looking forward to it. It's reassuring to hear there are other novices out there as well (and others who don't quite know what to pack for the weather...)! Looking forward to meeting you all.. !

Only one month to go!!! Getting really excited now!

Hope everyone's preparations are going well.

Looking forward to meeting you all soon.

Allison

Hi all.Looking foward to meeting you all.Not my first trek with exodus have been to nepal before.           So have a idea what it is like.How about meeting up at Heathrow and have drink together. Don't           know T4 but someone may know of a place.

Hi Allison, Carole, Richard, Gary, Anna and 'swilkinson',

 

My partner Marek and I (Silvia) are also on this trip :-) We have already done three amazing trips with exodus and are now very much looking forward to getting to know Nepal. I just finished our packing list and know now what to shop for the next weeks.

 

I like the idea of meeting up at the airport (provided that we manage to be there with some time to spare). I just checked on Heathrow's website what restaurants and bars are at terminal 4 after security: AMT Coffee, Bridge Bar and Eating House, Costa, Dining Street Restaurant, Garfunkel's Restaurant, Starbucks. Maybe Garfunkel's could be a good place to meet up??? What do you think?

 

By the way, will you get your visas already before?

Gary, thanks for mentioning that we only have 12kg on this trek; it will be a challenge for me to reduce my luggage ;-)

 

Allison, we are not sure yet whether to take Diamox with us or not. My GP advised against it as it seems to cover up warning symptoms. The best remedy would be to descend. From our last year's experience I would not take Diamox as a preventive measure, but maybe we will take some with us for emergencies. Theoretically the trip itinerary should give us enough time to acclimatise though.

 

Sorry Stephen, I did not know how to see a person's profile and hence did not know your name.

Hi all. Steve here I think meeting at Garfunkel is a great idea.Im not sure about you but I think around 7pm is a good time. It is just knowing who you are? I will have a red backpack and a yellow and green football top on. I have done a few mountain treks and think GP knows best Diamax has some side effects and only delays altitude sickness but I am not you. Looking foward to meeting you all soon It is a great country and I know I am going to meet some nice people Take Care

Hi all, I discovered this week that I have been referring to out of date trip notes please make sure you have up to date ones. I emailed Exodus with some questions about money and visas only to be advised that all the answers were in the latest trip notes. To follow up on some earlier points; I will be obtaining my visa on arrival. I have decided not to take Diamox due to it not preventing AMS and having some side effects of its own. Silvia, I can not see in the latest trip notes that there is any weight limit on the kit bag (but you might want to double check - I'm a bit paranoid about them now). Looking forward to meeting you all, hopefully for a pre flight drink at Garfunkel's subject to traffic, checking in etc etc..... Cheers

Hi all. Yes I think there's a problem re: the trip notes too. Spoke to Exidus on Thursday re: the 12Kg limit for the trek as I hadn't read this anywhere and not being kown for my lightweight travelling, only to be told the info is in the trip notes but it's not! There is a 12kg limit for the trek due to the flight to return to Katmandu apparently - sounds like it must be a really small plane, gulp!!!

Going to get visa when we get there, going to take Diamox with us and only use if necessary, advised to take cash in sterling to change rather than travellers cheques and that ATM's are good.

Looking forward to getting going now. Would be great to meet in Garfunkels!

Allison & Carole

 

Morning all - I'm also going to get the visa on arrival; glad to hear not everyone's got them in advance! Will try to find you in the Garfunkels next Friday around 7 ... Looking forward to it!  Anna

Hi. All, just over a week to go now ,8 sleeps in a comfy bed ,make the most of them .still seem to be doing last minute shopping,dont think allison will have any spare space if I go over weight so may have to cut back on non essentials like clean clothes . Have been assured by exodus rep that we will alll end up smelling a bit.Good job this trip sounds so fabulous . Good to read all your comments look forward to meeting everyone on the 15th. Carole

Hi all.Only a week to go before we meet. Don't worry about how you smell. Worry about the smell of your bag when you open it.It will stink  by the time you get back to the hotel. One tip if you are not aware you can leave some clean belongings in the hotel in a safe room. Looking foward to meeting in Garfunkels If all is well I should be at Heathrow early so I will make sure I am in Garfunkels early Just look for the yellow and green football top and red backpack. Steve

Hi every body! I'm very happy to see I'm not alone to go to this trip:)

I'm come from Quebec,Canada (french) and I'm meet your only to Kathamandu saturday moorning! I'm very exciting to meet every one. It's my first trip to Nepal and the first to trek 10 days! If I'm understand, the max for the packbag is 12kg? I'm take my first plane April, 14th and I'm very nervous! Annie

Hi all. Annie there is no need to be nervous everything is going to be Ok.I have done 7 or 8 trips with exodus and they are very good. One of the good things is they use very good guides. Any problems you have they have already throught about it.One thing I will say  when you get to kathamandu take care were you eat. Last time I was there the food or water gave me a problem.When we are on the trek there is no rush to get from point A to B. We have all day. the Nepalese people we meet on the walk are very nice and helpful.Take care and I am looking foward to seeing you in Kathamandu.  Steve

Looking forward to meeting in Garfunkels on Friday, not long to go now - must do some washing! Anna