After returning from the 6 day
“Annapurna Panorama” trek in the Annapurna region, one woman from the UK
decided to sit down with Trek Nepal Int’l blog team and discuss her trek. This
woman went on a trek in the beginning of May, and set out with a pre-set group
headed for Annapurna circuit. The group completed the first half of the trek
with the other Trek Nepal group, and then set out on her own with Trek Nepal’s
first female guide, Bobita.
Our
blogger came to Nepal never having trekked before. She didn’t have high end
trekking gear or experience, but wanted to see some of the best sights Nepal
had to offer. After coming into our Thamel office, our friend had her plans set
to leave the following day for Pokhara to start her trekking experience.
Our
client said she didn’t really have any expectations as to what trekking would
be like, as she had never done it, other than she hoped for gorgeous scenery
and tranquil lands. Besides the multitude of trekkers on this route, she said
she happily got both. While on the trek, she noticed that although prices were
high for food, it was rather tasty and helped sustain her for the long days of
trekking. When she wasn’t soaking in the views or sampling local cuisine, our
client was mingling with locals and foreigners alike. One thing she stated
adamantly was the friendliness along the trail. Her interaction with locals was
thought-provoking and she enjoyed seeing the daily rituals of local villages.
It was
a close tie for her favourite part of the trek. The choice landed between the
brilliant sunrise at Poonhill and the relaxing waters at the Tatopani hot
springs. If she had to choose, it would have probably been the hot springs
because it soothed her aching legs after all that trekking!
Glad you had a good experience saathi ('friend' in Nepali)! Please come join us
again for another Nepali trekking adventure.
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| Overlooking the wonderful Poonhill |
Namaste
