Trekking Nepal
The trek of a lifetime...
One of the most beautiful and physically challenging adventures I’ve had so far, Nepal ranks at the top for countries that I will visit again in the future. This adventure was done with three of my good friends from California: Heather, Eve, and Leo. It was all of our first times in Nepal so we spent lots of time learning about the culture and eating lots of Dhal baht. Watch the fun adventure we had going across the Annapurna Circuit and Mardi Himal reaching over 17,000ft (5,500m) in elevation.
FAQs:
Q: Where did you start the Annapurna Trek?
A: Bessissahar by bus from Kathmandu. Then took another local bus to Bhule Bhule where we had out first night then began the adventure.
Q: Did you need permits to trek?
A: Yes you need permits to do all of the treks in Nepal. They are very easy to get and almost every hostel or hotel in Kathmandu can point you in the right direction.
Q: Do you need a guide or porter for the trek?
A: We did not have a guide or porters for our trek BUT if you are reading this after 2023 then the rules have changed. The are begginning to make it a requirement to have a guide for this trek and solo trekking without one is no longer allowed. That being said, people have been able to do it without one but please check with the local officials before attempting it.
Q: How much did it cost to do the trek?
A: The total cost for the Annapurna circuit was roughly around $400-600 for our group members (14 days). Accommodation is typically free if you purchase dinner then breakfast the next morning. The food and snacks are going to be the largest expense on this trip.
Q: How hard is the hiking?
A: The hiking itself isn’t actually very difficult, the trails are well established and remain relatively easy to navigate. The toughest part of hiking is the long distances traveled and the high altitude.