Annapurna circuit from a vague idea to departure in a few days: As we arrived in Kathmandu our hotel kindly got us in touch with Discover Altitude. We planned our itinerary and after three days we were already on our way. Santosh helped us to buy gear, since we had literally none. He also kept in touch with us all the time whenever we had even the tiniest request. We departed with our guide Amar and Porter Hari. With them it felt like visiting your family for two weeks: they took care of everything. The only thing we had to do by ourselves was walking and taking care of basic hygiene:) it felt so natural, that just now writing this review, I start to feel very sad about all of this coming to an end.
We had, what I’ve felt the best food and the best accommodation. It was all planned out through and through and we never doubted anything.
I will not write about my impressions of the trip itself and all what we have seen, which is a lot - there are not enough words to describe it. You have to experience it for yourself. All I can say about it: it is the best thing we both have ever done and it will stay in our hearts for ever. Thank you!!!
AND: What stood out to me was the warmth and respect the guys showed for each other. One example: on our way to Throng La we noticed a group of three Americans from another company. Their porters were loaded with up to 30kg each. 30KG!!!! Imagine that! We saw those poor porters stumbling up the hill and seriously putting their health at risk. When I asked Santosh, how much we could pack, he said: 15 to 17 at max for 2 ppl. In retrospect this showed me that not only they cared for us, but also for their coworkers!
As we are happy to finally get a hot shower and relax in a chair drinking a tea in Pokhara, at the same time I am devastatingly sad to part with Amar and Hari. I have to stop now, since I am getting very emotional…Annapurna circuit from a vague idea to departure in a few days: As we arrived in Kathmandu our hotel kindly got us in touch with Discover Altitude. We planned our itinerary and after three days we were already on our way. Santosh helped us to buy gear, since we had literally none. He also kept in touch with us all the time whenever we had even a tiniest request. We departed with our guide Amar and Porter Hari. With them it felt like visiting your family for two weeks: they took care of everything. The only thing we had to do by ourselves was walking and taking care of basic hygiene:) it felt so natural, that just now writing this review, I start to feel very sad about all of this coming to an end.
We had, what I’ve felt the best food and the best accommodation. It was all planned out through and through and we never doubted anything.
I will not write about my impressions of the trip itself and all what we have seen, which is a lot - there are not enough words to describe it. You have to experience it for yourself. All I can say about it: it is the best thing we both have ever done and it will stay in our hearts for ever. Thank you!!!
AND: What stood out to me was the warmth and respect the guys showed for each other. One example: on our way to Throng La we noticed a group of three Americans from another company. Their porters were loaded with up to 30kg each. 30KG!!!! Imagine that! We saw those poor porters stumbling up the hill and seriously putting their health at risk. When I asked Santosh, how much we could pack, he said: 15 to 17 at max for 2 ppl. In retrospect this showed me that not only they cared for us, but also for their coworkers!
As we are happy to finally get a hot shower and relax in a chair drinking a tea in Pokhara, at the same time I am devastatingly sad to part with Amar and Hari. I have to stop now, since I am getting very emotional…