Holiday Reviews
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Annapurna Sanctuary trek, Nepal, independent reviews
 Reviewed 27 Apr 2009 by Shaun Southern |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Reaching Annapurna Base Camp, of course. After four days of hard slog the view made it all worth while. Also, the city tour of Kathmandu showed us more than we thought possible in a day.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Definitely use this operator for a start - they couldn’t have been more helpful, giving us all the information we needed, sorting out taxis and equipment, and even taking us out for a meal when we arrived - Thanks Bipin! Unbelievably good price too! We had a few days rest in Pokhara after our trek, a great place to relax, and put back on all the weight you’ve lost during the trek with the most amazing food.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Certainly. We purified our own water and had wonderful meals from the tea houses on the way - its amazing what you can cook at 4000 metres. Although we had our share of Dhal Bhat, I recommend the Tuna Pizza washed down with a cold beer ! We also took along a lot of children’s clothes to donate to local communities which we had collected from friends - Nima our guide helped us get them to where they were needed.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Wonderful - hard work, but really interesting, and relaxing as well. A perfect mix. We will definitely return to do the Everest trek and we will definitely use this operator again. Thanks to everyone involved.
| Reviewed 7 Apr 2008 by Margaret Turner | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The whole holiday, but most of all the trek; particularly arriving at Annapurna Base camp, in bright sunshine, with snow on the ground, and towering snow-covered mountains all round.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Do it; just make sure you are as fit as possible. You will enjoy it more that way.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
First class. The best trip I have ever been on.
| Reviewed 10 Mar 2008 by Shanaz khalique | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Trekking up the hills of the Annupurna region.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Make sure you know what kind of climate your are facing and what training you need to do.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, through trekking, I saw a beautiful country, I used local guides, local travel agent and porter, I stayed at locally run lodges throughout my trek which in turn feeds.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent.