Annapurna & Everest
Trip Details
- Duration: 37 days
- Visited Areas: Nepal
Experience the high mountains of Nepal on this challenging trekking adventure. Conquer Everest's Base Camp, a holy grail for mountaineers, and complete the arduous Annapurna Circuit. Take in stunning scenery and soak up the rich cultures and traditions of this beautiful country, exploring tiny villages and meeting friendly locals along the way. Ever dreamed of seeing the wind-swept peak of Everest, of traversing high passes and crossing blue-white glaciers, of meeting holy men and taking in nature at its grandest? This trip has it all.
Itinerary
Day 1 Kathmandu
Full of temples and stupas, rickshaws and markets, Kathmandu is an intoxicating start to any adventure. Visit the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) to learn about responsible trekking before the exciting challenges ahead.
Days 2-13 Everest Base Camp
Locally known as Sagarmatha, Everest is the ultimate goal for mountaineers worldwide. Follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to reach Everest Base Camp. Trek a remote mountain path, cross glaciers, traipse valleys, scale high passes and ascend to the foot of world's highest peak.
Days 14-16 Kathmandu
Fly back from Lukla and relax with a spiced chai or head out to see the resident monkeys at Swayambhunath.
Day 17 Bandipur
Take a day relaxing in this tiny village that offers fantastic views of what's to come.
Days 18-34 Annapurna Circuit
See waterfalls of melted snow, cross fast-flowing rivers and traverse broad plains while trekking the Annapurna Circuit. Discover traditional mountain communities, isolated monasteries and friendly locals herding yaks. High-altitude trekking can be incredibly difficult but the spectacular scenery, an encouraging guide and the odd dip in natural hot springs keeps motivation levels high.
Day 35 Pokhara
Stretch weary muscles on an easy stroll around the lake.
Days 36-37 Kathmandu
Why not head out to Pashupatinath on the holy Bagmati River or celebrate the adventure with new friends and a final Nepali feast.
