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Planning an Adventure in the annapurna area.

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We were invited on this organized trek by friends - we could not refuse! This page offers a synopsis of our itinerary and preparation process to enjoy the Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trek. 
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Trail Knowledge

Thanks to the great work of our guides, Ian, and Christine of Adventures Treks, for organising a wounderful trek into the Himalayas. This was an guided trek and everything was taken care of! They hired local guides and porters who lead us through their countryside and taught us about life in the mountains of Nepal.
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Removing Obstacles

Financial: 
We were invited by good friends to join this trek - needless to say it was several thousands of dollars each to join the group. The bigger the group the less per person. The group was maxed at twelve - a great number for two guides, porters and the ensuing interactions within group members. In addition to this initial cost:
  • Depending on where you live, transportation includes airfare, trains and buses or cabs to get to the start of the journey.
  • A tourist visa can be purchased (short-$30 US, 30 days-$50 US, or 90 days-$125 US) upon entry to Nepal at the airport. Park permits can be purchased where you hire guides and porters.
  • The cost for a night’s stay in Tea houses was very modest ($3:00 US for a private room in 2013)
  • For those interested in planning their own adventures, guides and porters can be hired in Katmandu and in Pokhara. 
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​Time Commitment:
  • The flight to Nepal was long. For us it was about 16 hours.
  • The typical time commitment for the Ghorepani trek is 5 to 10 days.
  • Autumn is considered the best trekking season in Nepal. 
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Health and Fitness:
  • We were in good physical condition due to several other hikes that season. This trek is moderate and at its highest deals with elevations around 3,200-3,300 meters. Elevation we've hiked in often and we were well adjusted to this walking season. It is worth exploring for those not used to elevation beyond 2,500 meters - several folks within our party had some issues (headaches, nausea, etc.)   

Skills:
  • The trek is not well marked. A guidebook, or guide is a good idea to not get lost in the maze of trails and villages.
  • Understanding and speaking the language of the country is important for asking directions, purchasing food or meals, booking into lodging.
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Equipment

On a guided trek, check with your guides as to what equipment is supplied. Our guides provided sleeping bags and a large tote for our personal gear to be carried by the porters. Remember to minimise their loads!
We carried in our backpack our clothes, toiletries (don’t forget toilet paper), personal first aid, water bladders and Aqua drops to purify the water.

​There is additional information in our 'Equipment Section'.
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carrying only a light daypack is wounderful!
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Nutrition

The joys of a trek in a foreign country are many. But one of them is certainly the food. Exploring the various flavours of the food is part of the adventure.
Travelers with special dietary needs, or picky eaters, should inform themselves what will be available to them during their trek. We chose a vegetarian diet during this trek after seeing how the meat and poultry was butchered… Not sanitary! A few in our group ended up with a debilitating diarrhea that lasted for most of the trek.
Things we learned in Nepal:
  • Making eye contact with vendors engages them. They will follow you and call out to attract you into their shops. If you do not wish to shop (and haggle for the price) just respond in a respectful way such as: ‘not today, thank you’
  • The rules of the road seem like mayhem at first. To cross a busy road, wait and follow a local. They usually keep a steady pace and the cars weave around them. Horn honking is a way of communicating a change in the driving directions; it is not a sign of anger.
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Meals at teahouses along the way is marvelous!
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HealTH & Fitness

  • The terrain of the Ghorepani trek is extremely hilly and reaches elevations well over 3,000 meters. Most of the trails are staired. A strong fitness base is required for hiking in the Himalayas.
  • Inoculations are needed to travel to Nepal.
  • There are masseuses along the way if needed. Remember that these professionals may not speak English or French.
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For detailed information on our exercise routines check out our 'Exercise' page.
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Too many stairs to count!

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  • Home
  • Planning Our Adventures
    • Trail Choice
    • Trail Knowledge
    • Removing Obstacle
    • Equipment >
      • Base Weight
      • Thru-Hiking Clothing
    • Health and Fitness >
      • Why Walk?
      • Favorite Exercises
      • The Art & Science Of Walking
    • Nutrition >
      • Nutritional Fundamentals
      • Menu Planning
      • Dehydrating Your Meals
      • Favorite Meals
  • Sharing Our Adventures
    • The Trans Canada Trail >
      • TCT Planning
      • JUSI TCT Blog
    • The Rideau Trail >
      • Rideau Trail Planning
    • The GR20 >
      • GR20 Planning
    • Annapurna - Poon Hill Circuit >
      • Ghoripani Trail Planning
    • Camino Frances >
      • Camino Frances Planning
      • Camino Frances Journey >
        • Camino Frances Planning Blog
        • Camino Frances Part 1 Blog
        • Camino Frances Stage 2 Blog
        • Camino Frances Part 3 Blog
        • Camino Frances Post Mortem
    • Camino Le Puy en Velay >
      • Camino Le Puy Planning
    • The Arizona National Scenic Trail >
      • AZT Planning
      • Arizona Journey >
        • AZT Pre-Trip Blog
        • AZT Journey - Stage 1
        • AZT Journey - Stage 2
        • AZT Journey - Stage 3
        • AZT Journey - Post Mortem
    • The Great Divide Trail >
      • GDT Planning
      • GDT 2022 Pre Trail Blog
      • GDT Section A Blog
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      • GDT Section C & D Blog
      • GDT Section E Blog
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