Annapurna Sanctuary 2014

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NEPAL NEPAL NEPAL NEPAL

ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY- Lodge Trek(2012-13)

• The mountain amphitheatre at Annapurna Basecamp

• Iconic Fishtail

• Stunning Himalayan panorama from Poon Hill

Guided Group Departures

Tour Grade – B/C Tour Code - TANN

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Group Size:- Min 4 Max 12

NOW WITH ALL MEALS ON TREK INCLUDED Seasonal Daily departures also available for private parties of 2 or more persons travelling together



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IntroductionThis wonderful, fairly short walk to the truly wondrous Annapurna Sanctuary rightfully deserves thereputation as a classic and is widely regarded as one of the easier true, great Himalayan treks. For

majestic high mountain scenery and ever changing, picturesque landscapes, this moderate trek ishard to beat. Passing through delightful villages with neatly terraced rice fields through forests ofRhododendron and Oak to the renowned viewpoint of Poon Hill, an awe inspiring mountain panoramaunfolds with the rising sun. Mighty Dhaulagiri dominates the skyline across the deepest valley in theworld, the Kali Gandaki, whilst Annapurna South looms high above in front of us. Entering the ModiKhola valley, the twin summits of Machhapuchre (Fishtail) become apparent and ascending graduallyup the valley, we pass through cultivated lands and forest and up into bamboo woodlands emerging toenter an amazing throne room of mountain gods, the Annapurna Sanctuary. This high mountainamphitheatre is reached by walking through a narrow, natural portal that retained the secret of theSanctuary until 1956. Here at the foot of snow covered giants, the mountains of the Annapurna Massifare revealed in close up detail and amazing clarity. After descending into the beautiful Modi Khola wetransfer to Pokhara. Here at Lakeside in Pokhara we can relax at Phewa Tal before flying back toKathmandu, where no doubt we’ll celebrate the end of a short, but truly delightful Himalayan journey.

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Routine During the trek your main baggage istransported by porters and you’ll walk eachday through small villages (with refreshmentson sale) to your next trekking lodge, in thecompany of your friendly, experienced andqualified Nepalese guide. Usually you’ll takebreakfast at your overnight halt and your mainbaggage will set off in advance. You’ll walk for

a few hours in the morning, then stop for luncheither at a village, or take a scenic picnic, thencontinue your trek in the afternoon and reachyour next stop in the late afternoon. Dinner willusually be taken at your overnight lodge.

Walking conditions Underfoot the trekking conditions on most ofthis trip are fairly straightforward following verygood trails. As your main baggage is carriedfor you, you will only need to carry your regulardaypack during the walking day. The dailydistances we walk are relatively modest (by

Himalayan trekking standards) although withthe trails usually being either steep up ordown, this popular trek still represents amoderate challenge, especially when trekkingabove 3000m. It is essential that you arecapable of walking 5-7 hours a day (bothascent and descent) for several daysconsecutively.

A full explanation of the trip grading can befound online at www.walksworldwide.com. Youshould ensure you are comfortable walking atthis level of grading and are physically

prepared for the trip.

Walk staff You will be accompanied by anexperienced, friendly English-speaking,qualified Sherpa guide, as well as porters totransport your main baggage throughout thetrekking days.

What you need to provide Your personalequipment as detailed in the clothing andequipment list later in this trip dossier.

Ecological considerations We believe thatwe are one of the most ecologically aware touroperators in Nepal. We ask for your fullconsideration and co-operation concerning allecological matters, especially in the disposal ofrubbish. Disposal of plastic mineral waterbottles is especially of concern in theHimalaya. If you have any suggestions forimprovements, please let our local staff knowand inform us at Walks Worldwide on yourreturn. It is with the tourists, the locals and thetour operators' co-operation that we canensure that our tours are as eco-friendly as

possible.

The Holiday



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IMPORTANT-Due to the specialist nature ofour holidays, day to day itineraries shouldbe taken as a guide only, and as statementsof intent and not contractual obligations.We regularly update our trip dossiers totake into account changes to trekking

routes, accommodation, local transport etc.Such changes are a factor of this type ofholiday and when made are out ofnecessity. Other factors such as adverseweather, unforeseen circumstances andother matters entirely out of our control etccan also lead to enforced changes duringthe course of the holiday. It is not possibleto guarantee that any of our holidays willoperate exactly as per the anticipated

itinerary. The most current trip dossier willbe made available on our website. We willalso send you the most up to date tripdossier with your “Final JoiningInstructions” approx. 2 weeks beforedeparture and you should carefully check

this for any changes that may affect yourplans. Before booking you should read our“Types of Trip” and “Essential and Usefulinformation” sections onwww.walksworldwide.com including our‘Important Warning’




Day Your 'at-a-glance' Itinerary Overnight Accn. Meal plan

1 Depart UK

2 Arrive Kathmandu. Rendezvous at the group hotel Kathmandu Hotel

3 Fly Pokhara , drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri Ulleri Trekking Lodge BLD

4 Trek to Ghorepani Ghorepani Trekking Lodge BLD

5 Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani Tadapani Trekking Lodge BLD

6 Trek to Chomrong Chomrong Trekking Lodge BLD

7 Trek to Himalayan Hotel Himalaya Trekking Lodge BLD

8 Trek to Machhapuchare Basecamp MBC Trekking Lodge BLD

9 Trek to Annapurna Basecamp ABC Trekking Lodge BLD

10 Trek to Bamboo Bamboo Trekking Lodge BLD

11 Trek to Ghandruk Ghandruk Trekking Lodge BLD

12 Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara Pokhara Hotel B

13 Fly to Kathmandu(or depart for Chitwan) Kathmandu Hotel B

14 Depart Kathmandu(transfer to Bhote Khosi) B

15 Arrive UK

B = Breakfast

L = Lunch

D = Dinner




Day 1Depart UK and fly to Kathmandu

Day 2Arrive in vibrant Kathmandu. Rendezvous at

the group hotel in Kathmandu no later than1900hrs. (See Joining Arrangements andTransfers section later in this trip dossier). There will be a pre-trek group meeting at1930hrs.Hotel, Kathmandu

Day 3 A short, but dramatic flight takes us past thegiant Manaslu to Pokhara. From here we’lltransfer to the trailhead at Nayapul andcommence this fabulous trek to the AnnapurnaSanctuary. After descending from the road wefollow the rivers course to Birethanti (1025m).

The next couple of hours are uphill on astepped trail (apparently there are 3767 stepsin all) to reach the village of Hille (1524m).Crossing a suspension bridge just beyondTikhedunga, we then enter an area of denseforest to ascend for a further hour to ourovernight halt at Ulleri (1960m). Walking timeapprox. 5 hours.Trekking Lodge, Ulleri

Day 4A fairly challenging day as an undulating,uneven trail over several small hills leads to

another stepped trail, which we ascend. Enroute we pass several Teahouses with

refreshments on sale, as well as many smalltribal homes. As we climb, we are eventuallytreated to glimpses of Annapurna South.Moving steadily higher we enter a woodedarea with large bamboo trees and beyondBanthanti (2300m) the vegetation becomes

increasingly dense. Emerging from this jungleat Nangathanti (2520m) after climbing moresteps a further hour of trekking brings us toGhorepani. Although Ghorepani means ‘horsewatering place’, there’ll be lots of trekkersincluding ourselves here in Ghorepaniquenching their thirst, as this is the meetingpoint of several trails. Walking time approx. 5hours.Trekking Lodge, Ghorepani

Day 5 Poon Hill is one of the classic Himalayanviewpoints. Sunrise is the best time to beastride Poon Hill and view the spectacle of the

early morning light turning the snow coveredHimalaya pink. So, we’ll make the 1hourascent in the dark before the sun comes up.Usually one or two enterprising locals are therebefore us with a hot cuppa for sale as we waitfor it all to happen. As the sun comes up andilluminates the peaks the effect of the light issomewhat dreamlike as a magnificentmountain panorama unfolds. Directly in front ofus Annapurna South and the satellite peak ofHiunchuli are revealed in close up glory.Across the Kali Gandaki mighty Dhaulagirionce again dominates, whilst to the east the

iconic Fishtail, Machhapuchre can be seen. Onvery clear days you can also see over to




Pokhara and the lake there. Walking timeapprox. 6 hours. Back to Ghorepani forbreakfast and then we follow a trail that takesus northwards along a ridgeline that affords usmagnificent views of the Annapurna Massif. Asteep descent leads to a small settlement from

where we enter a heavily forested gorge. Asthe gorge widens we descend a little morebefore making the short, upward climb toTadapani (2590m)Trekking Lodge, Tadapani

Day 6As we descend through Rhododendron forestwe begin to enter the hills that form one side ofthe scenic Modi Khola Valley. ReachingChuile, we contour through pleasant terracedfields. Crossing the Kymnu Khola, a short

climb brings us into the Modi Khola Valleyproper which will ultimately leads us to theAnnapurna Sanctuary. A short walk afterpassing through Daaulu, we arrive atChomrong (2170m).Walking time approx. 6hours.Trekking Lodge, Chomrong

Day 7The next day the trail descends to cross theChommro Khola, then climbs around into theModi Khola valley and up on to the main ridgehigh above the river. Stands of rhododendron,

oak and hemlock line the gorge, and the areais a delight for bird lovers. After another two

hours of walking, mostly up steep hills, wereach the village of Sinuwa (2,340m), the lasttown before Bamboo. The iconic Fishtail whichwe will first have viewed upon arrival as adramatic Pyramid shaped peak, will have nowrevealed it’s twin summits and the reason for

it’s ‘other’ name. We follow the valley climbingsteadily uphill to Doban (2505m).Approximately two hours later we reach ourovernight destination, Himalayan(2920m). Walking time approx. 7 hoursTrekking Lodge, Himalayan

Day 8It’s a relatively short walk today as we steadilygain altitude and we may start to encountersections of ice on the trail as we move everdeeper into the realms of the mountain gods.Passing the fire-blackened overhang of theHinko Cave, the lodges of Deorali come intoview, which affords fine views back down theModi Khola Valley. A final push takes usacross the upper reaches of the Modi Khola to

reach a level grass covered moraine wherethere are a number of lodges in an areacommonly referred to as MachhapuchreBasecamp (3700m). With impressive views ofthe fearsome steep slopes and ridges ofMachhapuchre we have now entered throughthe narrow gateway of the Sanctuary. Walkingtime approx. 4-5 hours.Trekking Lodge, Machhapuchre Basecamp

Day 9 In actual fact today is remarkably short andstraightforward as we walk to one of the most

dramatic mountain environments on earth.From our previous nights accommodation the




walk in begins as a fairly easy angled ascentthat becomes even more dramatic with eachstep. A short, final steep climb brings us intothis throne room of the mountain gods.

We’ll leave early in the morning to avoid theclouds rolling in and obscuring what it is atotally unbelievable sight, in this most

impressive amphitheatre of Himalayanleviathans. Seemingly impenetrable snowcovered giants with a multitude of seracs,steep angled slopes and long, jagged ridgessurround us and now we will begin toappreciate truly why this place has beennamed Sanctuary. From left to right the list ofthese peaks include Hiunchuli, AnnapurnaSouth, Baraha Shikar (Fang), mightyAnnapurna I, Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak) andTharpu Chuli (Tent Peak). The Base Camp liesat the foot of the Annapurna Glacier's lateralmoraine, and from the top of the moraine we

can see the gray, rock-strewn bulk of thisglacier far below. The rumble of rock and iceslides coming off Annapurna South frequentlybreaks the silence of the Sanctuary. Walkingtime approx. 3 hours.Trekking Lodge, Annapurna Basecamp

Day 10We now leave the Sanctuary to follow a routethat initially was also our ascent route, but thenultimately take an alternative route viaGhandruk. So, today is virtually all descent to asmall settlement called Bamboo

(2335m).Walking time approx. 7 hoursTrekking Lodge, Bamboo

Day 11A bit more up and down today, Two longascents followed by two long descents bring us

to Chomrong from where the trail climbs to aspur ridge overlooking Jhinu Danda (1,780m).From here we have one last close-up glimpseof Machhapuchare,Hiunchuli, and AnnapurnaSouth. Entering Kimrong Khola valley the trailevens out for a while and the walking is easy!We arrive at the junction with the route fromGhorepani and just beyond the village ofKimrong (1,780m), the trail suddenly drops inshort, steep switchbacks, then through openrock-strewn fields to the 'Gurung' village ofGhandruk (1,940m), a village which has grownlarge and prosperous thanks to the pensions of

retired Gurkha soldiers.Walking time approx. 7hours.Trekking Lodge, Ghandruk

Day 12A relatively easy final day of trekking as wedescend from Ghandruk on a wide paved trailinto increasingly lush landscapes to reach thebanks of the Modi Khola River. A fairly levelwalk brings us back to Birethanti from whereit’s a mere 45 minutes back to the roadheadwhere we’ll transfer to the laid back Lakesideresort area on the outskirts of Pokhara.

Checking into a hotel, the rest of the afternoonis free to explore the Lakeside area and/or




relax in one of the many delightful café bars onthe shores of Phewa Tal, or perhaps take aboat out on the lake or even go for a swim.Walking time approx. 4 hours.Hotel, Pokhara

Day 13In the morning we fly from Pokhara toKathmandu, with the rest of the day free forlast minute shopping and exploring at yourleisure in Kathmandu. (If you’re taking part inour Chitwan National Park extension instead offlying to Kathmandu you’ll be driven to Chitwanfrom Pokhara).See Nepal extensions at theend of this trip dossierHotel, Kathmandu

Day 14Depart Kathmandu (see Joining Arrangements

and transfers section) or join our excitingWhitewater rafting extension on the BhoteKhosi River. See Nepal extensions at the endof this trip dossier

Day 15 Dependent upon flight schedules your flight willarrive back in the UK today (or the evening ofDay 14)

Practical InformationJoining Arrangements and TransfersThe joining point for this trip is the group hotel

in Kathmandu.

You should join this trip no later than 1900hrson day 2 of the trip itinerary at the group hotelin Kathmandu.

Airport transfers for International flight arrivalsare not included.

Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport you shouldtake a taxi to the group accommodation. Thereare pre-paid taxi booths at the airport that costapprox NPR400-500. Journey time from the

Airport to the hotel is between 20-45minsdependent upon traffic.

The group hotel is the Hotel Shanker,Lazimpat, Kathmandu - full contact details willbe supplied with your Final Joining Instructions

At the end of the trip on day 14 again thetransfer is not included and you should take ataxi from the group accommodation back to theairport. You can easily arrange this with thereception of the Shanker Hotel.

Flight Inclusive Package OptionsWalks Worldwide will be delighted to makeyour International Flight arrangements for thisholiday. We have full ATOL bonding and canbook flights with most Airlines MostInternational flight prices are variable and

usually can only be guaranteed at the time ofbooking. If you would like to upgrade tobusiness or first class, or even arrive at anearlier date/depart at a later date we can alsoarrange this for you along with extra hotelnights in Kathmandu.

For flights to/from Kathmandu we can bookseats for you with the following airlines:

Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, JetAirways, Qatar Airways

Please contact us for an up to date price.

Please note all airline schedules are subject tochange.

Land OnlyThe Land Only price does not includeInternational flights.

The Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara toKathmandu domestic flights are included inthe Land Only Trip Price.

If you are booking your own flights you willneed to book flights that enable you to arrive inKathmandu on Day 2 of the trip itinerary.Return flights should be booked to depart fromKathmandu no sooner than Day 14 of the tripitinerary.

IMPORTANT- MAKE SURE YOUR CHOSENHOLIDAY IS GUARANTEED TO RUNBEFORE YOU PURCHASE AIR TICKETSAND MAKING ANY OTHER TRAVELARRANGEMENTS.

Please contact the Walks Worldwide office tocheck the status of your chosen holidayBEFORE purchasing your International Airticket. You should not book your Internationalflight tickets or other travel arrangements untilyour chosen holiday is guaranteed to run. Ifyou are purchasing your own air ticket, youshould be aware that most of the cheaperairline tickets available for sale on the internetor from low cost carriers are non-refundable inthe case of cancellation. For this reason westrongly advise you check the rules of theticket when you make a flight booking, and

check the limitations of any cancellationinsurance policy you have. We cannot be held




liable, for losses incurred relating to any flightbookings or subsequent travel arrangementsyou have made yourself.

Once your chosen holiday has reached‘guaranteed’ status we will contact you

Passports and VisasBritish nationals will need a visa for Nepal. Youwill also need a valid passport with at least 6months remaining validity. By far the easiestway to obtain a visa for Nepal is upon arrival atKathmandu International Airport. You will needa passport size photograph and the visa fee,which is payable in US Dollars/Sterling etc. Atthe time of writing the visa fee is $25 for a 15day visa and $40 for a 30 day visa and may besubject to change at short notice. You can alsoapply for a visa from the Nepalese Embassy in

your own country.

Accommodation will be reserved for you on atwin share basis in hotels unless you havealready requested a single room at asupplementary cost. Please note that thesingle supplement applies ONLY to nightsspent in Hotels in Kathmandu. Whilst on trek itis not possible to reserve a single room inadvance, however it may be possible toarrange single rooms at each lodge uponarrival at each lodge (subject to availability)and pay the cost difference locally. In

Kathmandu you will usually be staying in agood standard tourist class hotel, with en suitefacilities and swimming pool. On trek you willstay in simple, atmospheric and very friendlyNepalese trekking lodges (tea houses).Although the lodges are simple, consideringthe incredible distance they are from thenearest road most people are amazed theyactually exist at all. You will need a sleepingbag and thermarest (camping mat) whilststaying in lodges. Rooms in trekking lodgeswill be basic but comfortable, with a simplewooden bed and all will have some form of

shared toilet and washing facilities. Roomsmay be a mixture of twin-bedded rooms orsmall dorm rooms. Staying in lodges is clearlymore comfortable than camping and is a greatway of meeting both locals and fellow trekkersalike. Beer and soft drinks are usually availablewherever you are.

Food In Kathmandu there is a dizzying selection ofrestaurants to choose from, serving bothdelicious local and International cuisine to suita broad range of tastes and budgets. Whilst on

trek most meals will be taken at the varioustrekking lodges along the way. The trekking

lodges have to source most of their food locallydue to their extremely remote locations, so youcan expect similar menus in each lodge basedon fresh local produce. From local specialitiessuch as Dal Bhat, to Noodle Soups and ‘havea go’ cooking western style dishes and usually

vegetarian options, rice and noodle dishes.Breakfasts will usually be simple affairs withporridge, eggs, toast etc and lunches will eitherbe taken at lodges along the way, or picnicstyle. During the trek it is possible to buysnacks, chocolate, soft drinks and beer onmost days. Please be aware that sinceeverything has to be carried up from theroadhead (and the rubbish carried out), theseitems become more expensive the further fromthe roadhead you get.

Climate

It is of course impossible to predict the preciseweather conditions you will encounter duringthe course of your holiday. However, we doschedule our holidays to coincide with whatshould be the most suitable weather periodsfor walking, either side of the monsoon and nottoo hot or cold for trekking, although it will becolder (but often also crystal clear) at higheraltitudes, with the possibility of snow and nighttime temperatures falling below freezingtowards the highest points of this trek.Mountains are notorious for creating their own,localised weather conditions, so you should

always be prepared for inclement weatherconditions. For climate statistics visitwww.worldweather.org/ .Roughly speaking temperatures decrease byapprox. 1ºC for every 200 metre increase inaltitude.

AltitudeThis trek involves going to moderately highaltitudes, but is not something to be worriedabout. Most people adapt to altitude quite welland there is plenty of oxygen even at thehighest point of this trip. But, you should take

care to allow yourself to acclimatise. You cando this by ensuring you drink between 3 and 6litres of liquid each day, and walk at a paceslower than you perhaps usually would,especially at the outset and when ascending.We are always happy to give further advice onaltitude related concerns.

Local transportIncluded transfers will usually be by car ormini-bus. You will also fly to from Kathmanduto Pokhara and to Kathmandu from Pokhara.




Baggage Please make sure that your baggage is clearlymarked with your name, inside as well asoutside, in case the labels get detached. Werequest you limit your luggage whilst on trek toa maximum of 12kg, and recommend you to

pack your clothes in plastic bags to ensurethey remain dry. If your trek baggage exceedsthe specified weight you may be charged extrafor Porterage, as well as excess baggagecharges on the domestic flights. Your mainbaggage will be transported by /porter duringthe trekking element of this holiday.SUITCASES MUST NOT BE USED for yourmain baggage and will be refused porterage.Please ensure your main baggage is packed ineither a soft holdall style kitbag, or a large,unframed rucksack. Contact us if you areunsure about the suitability of your main

baggage. Extra baggage may be left in yourhotel in Kathmandu while you are trekking.

Vaccinations and medical precautionsWe always recommend visiting your doctorand dentist for a check up before travelling.Your doctor will also have access to the mostup to date information on vaccinations andmedical precautions for the country you areabout to visit. In general we recommendhowever, that you be protectedagainst TB, typhoid, polio, tetanus andhepatitis A. Malarial prophylaxis is not

recommended for this trip unless you intend tovisit the Terai region of Nepal (such as duringan extension to Chitwan National Park). Auseful travel health online resource isfitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk

First AidYou should always carry your own small,personal first aid kit. This should consist of thefollowing: A general anti-biotic, throatlozenges, painkillers, plasters (band-aids),blister treatment, insect repellent (DEET),rehydration salts, antiseptic cream, altitude

(Diamox) diarrhoea treatment (e.g. Imodium)

Currency.The Nepalese currency is the Rupee. Pleaserefer to www.xe.com/ for up to date rates. Youwill need to change the majority of your travelmoney whilst in Kathmandu at the beginning ofyour holiday. You can do this by withdrawingmoney (in Rupees only) from one of manyATM’s in Kathmandu (if your card is linked tothe International Cirrus System), or byexchanging your travel cash at a bank inKathmandu. There are also ATM machines in

Pokhara.

LanguageAlthough your guide will speak English, it’salways a good idea to take along aEnglish/Nepalese phrase book and learn a fewsimple words to greet the local people.

Tipping This is at your discretion and we must stressthat tips do not form part of the wages of yourguide and trek crew. However, Nepalesepeople are as a rule incredibly cheerful andfriendly and nothing ever seems too muchtrouble for them. Your guide and trek crew willbe no exception. If you have received goodservice, a tip at the end of your trek will begreatly appreciated. As a guideline werecommend an amount of £2 per groupmember per day for Porters tips, which will bepooled and shared out collectively. For your

guide we suggest £15 per group member isnot unreasonable.

Travel InsuranceIt is a condition of booking any of our holidaysthat you have comprehensive travel insurance.It is your to responsibility to ensure you arecovered for medical and personal accidentrisks for the part of the world you intend totravel and the activities involved. This covershould include repatriation costs, airambulance and helicopter rescue. It is alsoadvisable to take out cancellation insurance as

all deposits paid are non-refundable.

You may arrange either single-trip or annualmulti-trip travel insurance through WalksWorldwide. Please call us on 0845 301 4737or e-mail us- [email protected]

Inclusions and exclusions

Inclusions

International Flights and airport taxes (ifbooking a flight inclusive package)

Meals as indicated in outline itinerary All accommodation Internal Flights

(Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu) Guides and Porterage whilst on trek All transfers for internal flights and trails National Park Fee’s and permits

Exclusions Drinks Meals not indicated in outline itinerary Souvenirs and personal items Insurance Airport transfers for International flight

arrivals and departures Nepal Visa




At least one set of casual / non-walking clothes will be useful for wearing in hotels on this holiday.Whilst walking you must not worry about how you look: comfort and protection against bad weatherare of prime importance. Because mountain weather is so very variable, we recommend a number ofthin layers rather than a few thick ones. The following list is our suggested guide to help you with yourpacking based upon our many years of travelling/walking. Using your own judgment for packing is of

course important, especially with regard to casual clothing etc but please do not hesitate to contact usif you have any questions about packing for your holiday, or are uncertain as to the suitability of yourclothing and equipment.

CLOTHING Walking boots and spare laces Trainers/approach shoes Socks – 3+ pairs (Walking and Casual) Underwear 3+ Casual/T-shirts 3+ Trekking Pants Light fleece 1-2 Thick fleece 1-2 Thermal Baselayer shirt x 2 Thermal underwear Waterproof jacket with hood Waterproof trousers Warm Jacket (Down) Winter/Thermal Gloves Sun Hat Warm Hat Gaiters (recommended)

EQUIPMENT Daypack/rucksack (min. 30 litres) Sleeping bag (4 seasons) Sheet sleeping bag Thermarest/Karrimat (optional) 2 Large water bottles ( 1 litre each) Towel – quick drying pack towel is recommended Torch (and spare bulb and batteries) Camera & accessories Binoculars (optional) A variety of dry bag/plastic bags (kitbags are not waterproof) Sunglasses Trekking poles (highly recommended) Reading material (optional) Washing/Shaving kit & toilet paper Insect Repellent Small personal First Aid kit (see section above) Anti-Bacterial Handwash Water purifying tablets Sun Cream & lip salve (total bloc for nose, lips etc) Blister plasters – i.e. Compeed Tickets/E tickets Passport Money Passport photo’s (2) for trekking permit

Important-You will need to restrict the weight of your kitbag to a maximum of 12kg for bothPorterage and internal flights. Any extra costs incurred for baggage exceeding this weight must beborne by the client.

Clothing and Equipment Lists




Sleeping Bag and down jackets can be rented in Kathmandu. We can arrange these rentalitems for you in advance. Rental fees for these would be paid locally in Kathmandu. Pleasecontact the Walks Worldwide office for prices.

The following items should also considered as being useful on a walking holiday

Penknife/small scissors (DO NOT PACK IN HAND LUGGAGE) Moisturising cream Baby wipes Snacks/Energy bars Safety pins (DO NOT PACK IN HAND LUGGAGE) Padlock for your kitbag Small sewing/repair kit (DO NOT PACK IN HAND LUGGAGE) Small mirror Nail clippers (DO NOT PACK IN HAND LUGGAGE) Spare glasses/contact lenses Earplugs (against snorers) Cold water Travel Wash (preferably biodegradable) Travel adaptor




Great idea’s to make your visit to Nepal even more special

• Royal Chitwan National Park Whether you’ve just trekked in the Annapurna or Everest regions, a visit to Royal Chitwan NationalPark is a complete contrast to the Himalaya. Here in Royal Chitwan you’ll be able to enjoy a series of

wildlife activities in the company of local naturalists.. Nepal’s most famous Wildlife Park, RoyalChitwan is home to the elusive Bengal Tiger, as well as Leopard, various species of Deer, Sloth Bear,Crocodile, Monkeys, the one-horned Rhinoceros and a rich variety of birds too. This amazingextension will make your holiday to Nepal complete and a truly memorable experience.

On this trip you will usually depart for Chitwan National Park on the morning of Day 13 of the trip

itinerary. As you would subsequently not be using the included hotel night in Kathmandu on the nightof Day 13, you will be entitled to this hotel night upon your return to Kathmandu from Chitwan.

Day 1- Transfer to ChitwanDrive (Pokhara 5 hour ) to the Machan Paradise Resort, Chitwan , BD

Day 2- Royal Chitwan SafariFull day of wildlife viewing activities in Chitwan National Park, BLD




Day 3- Return to KathmanduTransfer by road back to Kathmandu . B

Prices start at £245 per person (minimum 2 participants on twin share basis, subject toavailability, based upon accommodation at Machan Wildlife Paradise Resort-We can arrange extra nights at the Hotel Shanker (with swimming pool!) in the Lazimpat area.

Prices start at £35 per person (room and breakfast-twin share) £55 per person (room andbreakfast-single)

• Spectacular Everest Mountain Flight

Whether you are trekking to Everest Basecamp itself or walking in the Annapurna or Langtangregions, this short but exciting mountain flight gets you up close and personal with the world’s highestmountain. Dependent upon your particular trip itinerary, additional nights in Kathmandu may berequired. Everest Mountain flights are early mornings only and weather dependent.Price£195 per person – Includes return Airport transfers

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