Annapurna Sanctuary

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  Rob Pearson

  ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY

  

  Written November 2012

  A thoroughly enjoyable breathtaking Himalayan trek. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Spectacular views from Poon Hill and Annapurna Base camp.
  Beautiful views from the the World Peace Stupa above Pokhara.
  Changu Narayan temple above Bhaktapur was fantastic.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Prem was excellent, a good organiser.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Layers, layers, layers (its cold up at ABC).
  Wet wipes and tissues ++
  I wish I had had a face mask in our kit (the trails can be pretty choked with dust).
  Flip flops or similar for showers, many of which are in a seperate building from the tea houses - facilities fairly basic.
  In Katmandhu, opposite side of road 30yds to the right of Royal Singi Hotel, is a well stocked supermarket, in case you have forgotten anything.

  Leave out Chitwan extension, unless you are desperate to see a few rhinos up close. 2 of the 3 days are spent in taxi travel to/from Chitwan. In the 3 day extension we only had 2 hours of safari. Not recommended.

   
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  john neylin

  ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY

  

  Written October 2012

  Its an honnor and privilage to trek through one of the most beautifull parts of the world .allmost untouched, by what has become the rat race which we call home today ,the slow pace the fresh air the fresh food the friendly people ,god Iam ready to book another trip . WELL DONE EXODUS.  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Undoubtedly 4.30am annapurna sanctuary ,a moonlight night, the surounding peaks a pearly white

  backed by thousand of stars with a silence you could almost here ,I felt like the only  person on

  the planet .in a phrase (MAJESTICAL SERENITY.) 

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Indra Sunuwar Top Man always on hand to help or inform .a real guides guide.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Yes, dont um and ar book.

   
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  Fiona Waller

  ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY

  

  Written October 2012

  This is a fantastic trip to a really special part of the world. Stunning scenery, lovely people, a good physical workout, and an insight into mountain life.  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  We were lucky enough to have clear skies and a full moon at Annapurna Base Camp - a truly magical sight. From day 1 the scenery was spectacular. I hadn't appreciated how fertile the region was before going so was amazed by the forest, rivers, waterfalls, and of course the expected magnificent peaks. Sunrises and sunsets along the way with clouds and mist made for some dramatic views. Sunrise at Poon Hill was stunning. I'm glad we were right at the beginning of the season for this as it felt busy enough but I understand gets about 10 times busier at peak times.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  We had 2 guides - Hari and Indra. They were both excellent, couldn't do enough to make sure we were all looked after and OK, and had a great sense of humour too. They paced the trek perfectly meaning none of the group had any problems physically or with altitude. And I loved being woken up with a cup of tea every morning!

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Book it now! Take twice as much memory for your camera as you think you'll need. I guess I'm at the extreme end but I took 1600 photos... Sigg water bottles make for great hot water bottles at night when it gets a bit chilly. The trek itself has quite a few steep ups and downs (most of which are stone steps) as you make your way across valleys. There's not really any such thing as flat on this walk so if that's not your thing then perhaps not the best trip. But the guides pace it really steadily so plenty of time to catch your breathe and enjoy the scenery. 

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  I like to travel to new and different places, but if someone told me I could only go back to one place every year from now on and that place had to be Nepal I'd be really happy. I'm already thinking about seeing the Annapurna region in spring when all the flowers are out... 

   
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  Tracey Chapman

  ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY

  

  Written October 2012

  A fantastic trek for anyone passionate about mountain walking. October was an ideal time to travel with a crystal clear sky, warm days and naturally chilly to very cold evenings.   

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Reaching ABC ( Annapurna base camp ) The mountionous surround was spectacular. 

  Sunrise and sunset not to be missed.  

  What did you think of your group leader?

  The group leader was excellent. A professional leader. His foremost concern was always on the safety and wellbeing of the group so that we could enjoy the trek to the max. 

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  A reasonable level of fitness is important. 

  Ensure a wardrobe that suits very warm days and eventual very cold evenings  

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  The assistant guides were excellent and should be recognised for their endurance, safety mindset and care of the group. 

  Porters were outstanding! these wonderful athletes should be constantly recognised for their endurance and modestly - wonderful!

  I would strongly recommed this holiday. Any solo traveller should have no concern about any aspect of this active holiday. Go for it!! 

   
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  Hannah Rigby

  ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY

  

  Written October 2012

  An absolutely amazing holiday.  Spectacular scenery, gorgeous weather, inspirational sights and lots of steps!!   

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  It's difficult to pinpoint.  The views were amazing and the sense of achievement in the whole group accomplishing the whole trek without injury or altitude sickness were some of the highlights.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Our group leader, Keshar, and the tour guides were excellent.  Keshar had a fantastic knowledge of both Nepal and the flora and fauna we were passing and, also, of Europe so he could make interesting comparisons.

   I always felt incredibly safe with Keshar and the guides - even on the first few days when my climbing legs felt a bit wobbly!

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  There are a few days (in particular at MBC and ABC) where there is only a few hours walking and a lot of waiting around in order to acclimatise to the altitude. I'd advise taking a good book and a pack of playing cards etc to entertain yourself!

   In October, we were incredibly lucky with the weather (blue skies and temperatures of about 80 degrees during the day, although very cold nights) and some of us were caught out with too many cold weather clothes and not enough short sleeve tshirts.  So, be prepared for a variety of temperatures! 

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  I'd never trekked before so I was slightly apprehensive about booking this holiday.  However, apart from slight alarm on the first day that the afternoon's journey included 1000s of steps, it was completely manageable.

   
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  Omar Kolia

  ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY

  

  Written October 2012

  There are not an enough words to describe this holiday. It was an amazing experience and one which will live in the memory for a very long time. The trek was challenging, but truly worth it. The scenery and the views were absolutely beautiful as well as experiencing the Nepalese culture.  Feeling the fresh air and eating and drinking local produce like freshly made masala tea were sometime.  One thing which real made it excellent trip was the company, and the people we met, which made it even more enjoyable. It won’t be long before I will be planning other adventure back in Nepal! 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  There were many, but the one that stands out was the early morning sunrises, and seeing the first rays of the golden sun slowly and majestically climbing over the mountain peaks as it rises in the sky. Is truly superb sight to behold and not to be missed!

  What did you think of your group leader?

  The guides were absolutely magnificent they could do an enough for us, making sure everyone was okay and with great professionalism and with a good sense of humour.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Expect the unexpected! J

   
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  Maureen Honeyman

  ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY

  

  Written March 2012

  Challenging enough for me. Amazing mountain backdrop walking through terraces and tiny villages, with the most excellent guides going - I cant praise their input too much - just a superb experience and this trip has helped my understanding of Nepal and its people. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  The total kindness, generosity and respect that the guides and people we met showed to us and to each other.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Fantastic, best ever, capable in an emergency and totally trustworthy.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Prepare properly for the trip and keep luggage to a minimum, its unfair for the porters to be weighed down with unnecessary stuff.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  I`d do it all again tomorrow if I could afford to!

   

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