LONDON – BRUSSELS – AMSTERDAM – MUNICH (FUSSEN) – VENICE – ROME – FLORENCE – INTERLAKEN – NICE – BARCELONA – PARIS – LONDON
Hi Friends and Family!
I’ve been secretly planning an extended trip slated for June 2006 designed originally for my friends and I. But when cash was not flowing for most, G and I decided to take Europe on our own! His first trip out of the country, ever! I plan to make it an experience to remember. Armed with a 3 week Eurailpass, we are hitting up, what we call, the best of Europe, sampling superb cultures and tasty morsels along the way. Below is a briefing of where we plant to go and a bit about what we’re plan to do while there. Changes and more to come. Enjoy!
5- 6 June : London
We purposely cut London short knowing we would eventually be back where we started. But first on the agenda– fish ‘n chips!
6 June : Half Day in Bruxelles
We’re making a quick pit stop here on our way to Amsterdam. Here to enjoy all things Belgium– chocolate, waffles and fries.
6- 7 June : Amsterdam
Going to try some of their famous Heineken beer and other “special” treats!
8- 9 Muenchen
Eating brats and sausage at the Hofbrauhaus and kicking off the World Cup in true German style.
9 June : Day Trip to Fussen
A bike ride through the countryside followed by a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle.
10- 11 June : Venezia
Try our best not to get lost through the windy, dead- end streets of Venice making our way to St. Mark’s Sq.
11- 13 June : Roma
When in Rome.. we plan to do it all– Colloseum, Trevi Fountain, Vatican City, and of course, pizza!
13- 15 June : Firenze
Sampling the world’s best gelato one shop at a time.
15- 17 June : Interlaken
Extreme sports, here we come. Paragliding maybe?
17- 18 June : Nice
Enjoy some fun in the sun on the beach in the French Riviera.
19- 20 June : Barcelona
Can’t wait for tapas and sangria!
21- 23 June : Paris
L’amour! Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and much more.
23- 25 June : London
Back in London to end our 3- week trip. Shopping at Harrods is on the agenda.
Hopefully the next 30 days will fly by. 12 cities, 8 countries and 3 weeks — We cannot wait!
10 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara
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Details
Annapurna range is one of the majestic mountain massif in the
Himalayas with Annapurna I (8,091 m ) – the 10th highest in the world. 10 days
Annapurna Base Camp trek is the best route for cultural insight, moderate
adventure and Himalayan views.
Highlights:
Trekking with
local, experienced and hospitable guides and porters. Our staffs are trained
and licensed from the Nepal government.
Maximum
flexibility in itinerary, route with personalized services. Guide will
accompany you with his professional knowledge to make necessary changes
Trekking with
minimum impact in the local environment with choices of lodges using alternate
fuel and following proper garbage disposal.
Overnight stays
in villages with great views avoiding altitude sickness.
Availability:
When do you want to go? Pick
Activity
Options
·
10
Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara
$ 680.00
(per person
Annapurna range is the most exquisite, with some of the world’s
highest mountain views including Annapurna I (8,091m / 10th highest). While the
foothills are dominated by diverse ethnic groups with their charming villages
and terraced farms, higher reaches are pristine roved only by shepherds? We
will come across the several view points with world famous Himalayan views. The
trekking is the best insight into the Nepalese mountain lifestyle, ethnic
diversity and a moderate adventure in the Himalaya
Our trek starts from Pokhara, the natural capital of Nepal. Pokhara is known as
Lake City with an amphitheater of mountains. Annapurna range makes its northern
wall. This is a base for several treks in the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
We drive 44 km / 1.5 hrs to the trekking trail head at 1,100 m from Pokhara and
start our trek to Ghorepani first. Ghorepani or its top Pun Hill (3,200 m)
offers view of about 15 snow peaks including Dhaulagiri I (8,167m / 7th
highest), Annapurna I (8,091m / 10th highest) and Manaslu (8,156m / 8th
highest). This is the good start of the trek. Then we will walk through the
rhododendron forest to Chhomrong village across the Annapurna South. From here
one can enjoy the heights of Annapurna South and Fishtail. The trail further
enters into the narrow valley wedged between Annapuran south and Fishtail. At
Fishtail base camp (3,700 m), we come to meadows and glacial moraine with
relatively bright and wide valley. Annapurna base camp (4,200 m) has snow peaks
at 360 degree.
Day
01: Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara (1.5 hrs) and trek to Thikedunga (4 hrs)
We will depart Pokhara at around 8:30 by a private car. The road snacks through
the scenic country side for about 1.5 hrs to the trekking trail head at
Nayapul. This is the confluence of Modi river draining Annapurna base camp and
Burungdi river. We follow upstream Burungdi river climbing gradually for about
4 hrs to Thikedunga. Thikedunga is a small charming village full of lodges
where we will spend the night.
Day
02: Trek to Ghorepani (6 hrs / 2,800 m)
After breakfast, we will start our days walk with steep climb to Ulleri
village. There are about 3,000 stone steps to Ulleri village which will take
about 2 hrs to climb. From Ulleri the trail climbs gradually through the forest
for another 4 hrs to Ghorepani at 2,800 m. Ghorepani is the mountain pass
overlooking at the deep KaliGandaki valley wedged between two eight thousand meter
peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Day
03: Hike to Poon Hill (50 mints / 3,200 m) | Trek to Tadapani
Poon Hill is the most beautiful view point in the Annapurna region. We will
hike for about 50 mints to Poon Hill at 3,200 m for sunrise view over the Himalayan
peaks. One can see about 15 different peaks including Dhaulagiri I (8,167m /
7th highest), Annapurna I (8,091m / 10th highest) and Manaslu (8,156 m /
8th highest). After breakfast, we will head for our next destination of
Tadapani. The trail passes through the rhododendron forest with few ups and
downs of 400 m each.
Day
04: Trek to Chhomroong (5 hrs / 2,100 m)
Tadapani has got the beautiful view of Annapurna south and Fishtail mountain.
From here we will climb down steeply about 900 m to the valley basin at
Ghurjung river. Climb gradually along the mountain side to Chhomrong perched
high up on the mountain ridge. Chhomrong is a large Gurung village at the
corridore of Annapurna Sanctuary. The village offer the upclose view of
Annapurna South (7,219 m), Fishtail (6,993 m).
Day
05: Trek to Dovan (2,400 m / 6 hrs)
Trek down to Chhomrong khola (river) and then climb up to Sinwa in 3 hrs. From
here we enter into steep valley towards Annapurna sanctuary at the buttresses
of Annapurna South and Fishtail. From Sinwa we will climb down to Modi River at
the little hemlet of ‘Bamboo’ in 2 hrs and then climb gradually for another
hour to Dovan (2,400m).
Day
06: Climb to Deurali (5 hrs / 3,300 m)
Above Dovan we enter into the region where effect of the high altitude effects
are felt. So with slow pace we gradually climb to another hamlet of Himalaya in
2 hrs. Himalaya has got two lodges. After Himalaya (2,900m), we enter into
sparsely vegetated rocky terrain and climb steeply for one hrs to Hinku cave.
Deurali is across the arduous moraine intercepted by creeks with ice
deposition.
07:
Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (5 hrs / 4,200m)
The trail from Deurali to Fishtail base camp is avalanche prone area. So we
will change the route to the other side of the Modi river according to the
situation. It will take about 3 hrs to get to Fishtail base camp at 3,700 m. At
Fishtail base camp valley opens up wide and bright with beautiful snow peaks.
The trail to Annapruna base camp climbs gradually to the snowfield and the the
edge of glacier. At base camp we are at the base of world’s highest mountains
surrounding us in 360 degree.
Day
08: Trek down to Bamboo (6 hrs)
After a beautiful sunrise view over the Annapurnas, we will head down slowly to
Bamboo. First part of the trail might be steep and slippery. Bamboo is a clean
settlement before we climb to Sinwa.
Day
09: Trek back to Jhinu Danda (5 hrs / 1,600 m)| Bathe in natural hot spring
We follow the same trail that we took to climb up till Chhomrong. Climb down
steely on the stone steeps to the village of Jhinu. We settle into our lodge
and then head down half and hour to natural hot spring pool in the shore of
Modi river. Enjoy the natural hot spring and enjoy your last night in the
mountain.
Day
10: Follow the Modi river coast to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara
From Jhinu, we will basically traverse along the Modi river to Nayapul from
where we started our trek in 5 hrs. We will be picked up by a car for a drive
to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
What’s Included:
Package Includes
:
All trekking permits (Annapurna Conservation Area Project and TIMS)
2 nights accommodation in Pokhara on bed and breakfast basis (2-3 star)
Private car for transportation to and from the trekking trail head
All meals with tea / coffee
Lodge accommodation during the trek
Trekking with English speaking guide and necessary porter
What’s Not Included:
Package
Excludes :
Bottled drinks and beverages
Evacuation (will be done in your account)
Tips (Service Charge in Hotel and Restaurants are included)
Single supplement Charges
Lunch & Dinner in Pokhara or away from the trek
Tea breaks, chocolates or other snacks and any meals beside breakfast, lunch
and dinner.
Delay and cancellation because of natural phenomenon
anything which is not specifically mentioned above.
Good to Know:
Please make
sure that your insurance covers Helicopter evacuation up to 4,200 m. Helicopter
is the only means of evacuation in case of emergency. Bring your one medicine from your home town
http://www.nepalguideinfo.com/Annapurna-Sanctuary-Trek.php
http://www.nepalguideinfo.com/Trekking-Guide-Nepal.php
http://www.nepalguideinfo.com
Email-:sanjib-adhikari@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/sanjib.adhikari
Mobile +9779841613822
10 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara
·
Details
Annapurna range is one of the majestic mountain massif in the
Himalayas with Annapurna I (8,091 m ) – the 10th highest in the world. 10 days
Annapurna Base Camp trek is the best route for cultural insight, moderate
adventure and Himalayan views.
Highlights:
Trekking with
local, experienced and hospitable guides and porters. Our staffs are trained
and licensed from the Nepal government.
Maximum
flexibility in itinerary, route with personalized services. Guide will
accompany you with his professional knowledge to make necessary changes
Trekking with
minimum impact in the local environment with choices of lodges using alternate
fuel and following proper garbage disposal.
Overnight stays
in villages with great views avoiding altitude sickness.
Availability:
When do you want to go? Pick
Activity
Options
·
10
Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara
$ 680.00
(per person
Annapurna range is the most exquisite, with some of the world’s
highest mountain views including Annapurna I (8,091m / 10th highest). While the
foothills are dominated by diverse ethnic groups with their charming villages
and terraced farms, higher reaches are pristine roved only by shepherds? We
will come across the several view points with world famous Himalayan views. The
trekking is the best insight into the Nepalese mountain lifestyle, ethnic
diversity and a moderate adventure in the Himalaya
Our trek starts from Pokhara, the natural capital of Nepal. Pokhara is known as
Lake City with an amphitheater of mountains. Annapurna range makes its northern
wall. This is a base for several treks in the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
We drive 44 km / 1.5 hrs to the trekking trail head at 1,100 m from Pokhara and
start our trek to Ghorepani first. Ghorepani or its top Pun Hill (3,200 m)
offers view of about 15 snow peaks including Dhaulagiri I (8,167m / 7th
highest), Annapurna I (8,091m / 10th highest) and Manaslu (8,156m / 8th
highest). This is the good start of the trek. Then we will walk through the
rhododendron forest to Chhomrong village across the Annapurna South. From here
one can enjoy the heights of Annapurna South and Fishtail. The trail further
enters into the narrow valley wedged between Annapuran south and Fishtail. At
Fishtail base camp (3,700 m), we come to meadows and glacial moraine with
relatively bright and wide valley. Annapurna base camp (4,200 m) has snow peaks
at 360 degree.
Day
01: Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara (1.5 hrs) and trek to Thikedunga (4 hrs)
We will depart Pokhara at around 8:30 by a private car. The road snacks through
the scenic country side for about 1.5 hrs to the trekking trail head at
Nayapul. This is the confluence of Modi river draining Annapurna base camp and
Burungdi river. We follow upstream Burungdi river climbing gradually for about
4 hrs to Thikedunga. Thikedunga is a small charming village full of lodges
where we will spend the night.
Day
02: Trek to Ghorepani (6 hrs / 2,800 m)
After breakfast, we will start our days walk with steep climb to Ulleri
village. There are about 3,000 stone steps to Ulleri village which will take
about 2 hrs to climb. From Ulleri the trail climbs gradually through the forest
for another 4 hrs to Ghorepani at 2,800 m. Ghorepani is the mountain pass
overlooking at the deep KaliGandaki valley wedged between two eight thousand meter
peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Day
03: Hike to Poon Hill (50 mints / 3,200 m) | Trek to Tadapani
Poon Hill is the most beautiful view point in the Annapurna region. We will
hike for about 50 mints to Poon Hill at 3,200 m for sunrise view over the Himalayan
peaks. One can see about 15 different peaks including Dhaulagiri I (8,167m /
7th highest), Annapurna I (8,091m / 10th highest) and Manaslu (8,156 m /
8th highest). After breakfast, we will head for our next destination of
Tadapani. The trail passes through the rhododendron forest with few ups and
downs of 400 m each.
Day
04: Trek to Chhomroong (5 hrs / 2,100 m)
Tadapani has got the beautiful view of Annapurna south and Fishtail mountain.
From here we will climb down steeply about 900 m to the valley basin at
Ghurjung river. Climb gradually along the mountain side to Chhomrong perched
high up on the mountain ridge. Chhomrong is a large Gurung village at the
corridore of Annapurna Sanctuary. The village offer the upclose view of
Annapurna South (7,219 m), Fishtail (6,993 m).
Day
05: Trek to Dovan (2,400 m / 6 hrs)
Trek down to Chhomrong khola (river) and then climb up to Sinwa in 3 hrs. From
here we enter into steep valley towards Annapurna sanctuary at the buttresses
of Annapurna South and Fishtail. From Sinwa we will climb down to Modi River at
the little hemlet of ‘Bamboo’ in 2 hrs and then climb gradually for another
hour to Dovan (2,400m).
Day
06: Climb to Deurali (5 hrs / 3,300 m)
Above Dovan we enter into the region where effect of the high altitude effects
are felt. So with slow pace we gradually climb to another hamlet of Himalaya in
2 hrs. Himalaya has got two lodges. After Himalaya (2,900m), we enter into
sparsely vegetated rocky terrain and climb steeply for one hrs to Hinku cave.
Deurali is across the arduous moraine intercepted by creeks with ice
deposition.
07:
Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (5 hrs / 4,200m)
The trail from Deurali to Fishtail base camp is avalanche prone area. So we
will change the route to the other side of the Modi river according to the
situation. It will take about 3 hrs to get to Fishtail base camp at 3,700 m. At
Fishtail base camp valley opens up wide and bright with beautiful snow peaks.
The trail to Annapruna base camp climbs gradually to the snowfield and the the
edge of glacier. At base camp we are at the base of world’s highest mountains
surrounding us in 360 degree.
Day
08: Trek down to Bamboo (6 hrs)
After a beautiful sunrise view over the Annapurnas, we will head down slowly to
Bamboo. First part of the trail might be steep and slippery. Bamboo is a clean
settlement before we climb to Sinwa.
Day
09: Trek back to Jhinu Danda (5 hrs / 1,600 m)| Bathe in natural hot spring
We follow the same trail that we took to climb up till Chhomrong. Climb down
steely on the stone steeps to the village of Jhinu. We settle into our lodge
and then head down half and hour to natural hot spring pool in the shore of
Modi river. Enjoy the natural hot spring and enjoy your last night in the
mountain.
Day
10: Follow the Modi river coast to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara
From Jhinu, we will basically traverse along the Modi river to Nayapul from
where we started our trek in 5 hrs. We will be picked up by a car for a drive
to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
What’s Included:
Package Includes
:
All trekking permits (Annapurna Conservation Area Project and TIMS)
2 nights accommodation in Pokhara on bed and breakfast basis (2-3 star)
Private car for transportation to and from the trekking trail head
All meals with tea / coffee
Lodge accommodation during the trek
Trekking with English speaking guide and necessary porter
What’s Not Included:
Package
Excludes :
Bottled drinks and beverages
Evacuation (will be done in your account)
Tips (Service Charge in Hotel and Restaurants are included)
Single supplement Charges
Lunch & Dinner in Pokhara or away from the trek
Tea breaks, chocolates or other snacks and any meals beside breakfast, lunch
and dinner.
Delay and cancellation because of natural phenomenon
anything which is not specifically mentioned above.
Good to Know:
Please make
sure that your insurance covers Helicopter evacuation up to 4,200 m. Helicopter
is the only means of evacuation in case of emergency. Bring your one medicine from your home town
http://www.nepalguideinfo.com/Annapurna-Sanctuary-Trek.php
http://www.nepalguideinfo.com/Trekking-Guide-Nepal.php
http://www.nepalguideinfo.com
Email-:sanjib-adhikari@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/sanjib.adhikari
Mobile +9779841613822