which trek to take in Nepal

Old Jan 27th, 2008, 11:40 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
which trek to take in Nepal

Hi Everyone, would appreicate some suggestions for first time in Nepal. 30 year old, reasonable fitness but have suffered mild altitude sickness before. Would like to do a 7 day trek not too challenging but still beautiful. Would like to take many photos not just nature but also people scenery.

Season is early 2008 February.

Thank you!!
weiwei22 is offline  
Old Jan 28th, 2008, 06:20 AM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 33,288
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I researched treks many years ago and thought the ones out of Pokara sounded most interesting to me. And the altitude wasn't that bad. Take a look at the Lonely Planet guide. (we ended up not doing the trek, so I don't have any more detailed info.)
Kathie is offline  
Old Jan 30th, 2008, 09:04 AM
  #3  
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
You can find plenty of agencies offering the Annapurna route once you get into Ktm. It is a beautiful route and you can choose the level of difficulty by the number of days you want to go. You may have seen it on those Michael Palin TV series - highly photogenic. Curiously he stayed in exactly the same places I did.
anatoleschadenfreude is offline  
Old Jan 31st, 2008, 11:16 PM
  #4  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks everyone for your input!

Just wondering if it is necessary to go with an agency arranged trek? I seem to read that many people go on their own. Is it unsafe to go without guide/porter for the Annapurna trek?

weiwei22 is offline  
Old Feb 1st, 2008, 09:12 AM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
You can undoubtedly stumble along the Annap. rte alone, but don't do it. #1 the guides are cheap. #2. The ascents are often demanding and your porter will carry everything much better than you. #3 Things happen - you could fall, become ill etc., (I am NOT a worrier - I do 1,000 things others will not do, but) if you do have a problem, help is right there are they are great people, and finally #4, they really need the money. It is a kindness you can do that will be good for you as well.
anatoleschadenfreude is offline  
Old Feb 4th, 2008, 04:48 AM
  #6  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
What's the best way to find a good guide? It sounds like most hotels help to find guides for their guests. Do guides speak good english or are mainly walking guides?
weiwei22 is offline  
Old Feb 4th, 2008, 05:41 AM
  #7  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 33,288
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Go to Thamel (an area of Kathmandu) and ask around. Talk with prospective guides (many do speak English). As you mentioned, you can also ask at your hotel, as they likely have guides they recommend.

We didn't trek, but we did want a driver and guide for some places we wanted to go, and located ours through our hotel.
Kathie is offline  
Old Feb 5th, 2008, 06:33 AM
  #8  
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hello there,

Yeah I am agree with Kathie that you may able to find the agency in Thamel and if you are looking for well professional guide and porter try once at Corsa Nepal Adventure Pvt.Ltd which is located at Thamel and try to check their page at www.corsanepal.com
Have a great journey to Nepal...
NakulNepal is offline  
Old Feb 24th, 2008, 10:26 PM
  #9  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Back from the trip! Just to say thanks to everyone who helped out with suggestions and conclude: Yes hire a porter!!! They are absolutely necessary!

I am a first time trekker (though quite fit in general) and found the landscape very demanding, would not have made it without help. Also there are certain roads that don't look like they are roads so you need someone who knows to point them out. During this shoulder season there are not always people or other visitors around.

http://www.nepal-dia.de/int__England...ev_porter.html

is a good site for finding reputable guides/porters. I found it was not necessary to hire an extra guide, unless you really want to chat at the same time all day. I was way out of breath most of the time and did not want to talk!

weiwei22 is offline  
Old Aug 14th, 2008, 10:27 AM
  #10  
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Maybe this comes too late for you and you've already gone on your trek, but there is a GREAT group of people doing a 7 day trek that isn't too challenging but still beautiful. Check out:

http://www.scape-nepal.com
wespj is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Salga
Africa & the Middle East
6
Apr 14th, 2016 09:39 AM
xelas
Mexico & Central America
9
Sep 3rd, 2011 08:58 AM
stavrosbeard
South America
4
Dec 10th, 2010 10:35 AM
MSheinberg
Asia
9
Sep 27th, 2007 05:59 PM
Cilla_Tey
Asia
14
Aug 7th, 2007 01:19 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -