Annapurna Circuit Lodge Trek
By: Maureen Marshall, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Rajendra, the local leader, is extremely knowledgeable about local ecology, especially the bird life. The acclimatization programme worked fine, largely thanks to him. He went way beyond the call of duty in getting back to Kathmandu a bag I had inadvertently left at Jomsom, calling in favours from his wide range of contacts, and making a special trip out to the airport.
No AMS, no diarrhoea - never needed to open the medical kit except for one Elastoplast for a cold-cracked thumb.
I really enjoyed the holiday, though as always the hole-in-the-ground toilets took a bit of getting used to.
I most enjoyed just being in the mountains and walking in such amazing surroundings. After overnight snow, the trail through white-sprinkled greenery was magical. Blue sheep, vultures and lammergeier. Weird plants like the cobra lily. Bhaktipur sightseeing was really interesting too. The lodges were (some of them!) better than the dossier implied.
I chose KE after many previous trips over the years.
By: Tracy Witter, San Francisco, USA
Gopal is an exceptional trip leader. He provided excellent leadership, patience and humor during our trip. We were offered opportunities and experiences that Gopal made happen that other groups did not seem to have available. For instance, we were able to enter Nepali homes due to Gopal's communication skills.
By: Ann Shawley, Sheffield, UK
It was the best trek I have been on so far as regards views, weather, support from the crew and leader and my own health. I would certainly recommend this trip to family and friends.
