Nepal itinerary

Sample itinerary for the Nepal expedition

Main Trekking phase
There are no short acclimatization phases in Nepal as teams will embark on one long trek, starting at lower altitude and reaching a maximum height of approximately 5,500m.

There are two trek options available:

Annapurna Region
The Annapurna range lies in the center of Nepal and north of the town of Pokhara which is an 8-hour bus journey along one of Nepal’s few roads. The Annapurna Circuit trek is basically a circular trek around a group of mountains, the highest of which is Annapurna at 8,091m. The highest point on the trek itself is the Thorung La Pass at 5416m. The trek includes a great blend of culture, breathtaking scenery and challenges - typically this trek will take around 18 - 20 days.

Langtang Region
Langtang offers more of a valley trek right in among some great Himalayan peaks. This is a mixed trek at a slightly lower altitude than the Annapurna but still reaching altitudes of about 4,500m, enabling the team to also attempt the summit of Kyanjin Ri at 4,773 m. The views, weather permitting, are exceptional but this is a less travelled area and is popular for those wanting to experience a more cultural trek. The Langtang Valley trek will typically take 15 - 17 days.

Projects
The majority of projects in Nepal are community-based and involve tasks such as tree planting, digging irrigation ditches, renovating playgrounds or painting schools. The project phase offers Challengers a wonderful opportunity to mix with the extremely friendly local people.

Rest and Relaxation
There are many fascinating sites in Kathmandu to visit such as Durbar Square or the Monkey Temple and of course there is lots of shopping in the tourist area of Thamel. Teams can also relax on the lakeshores of sleepy Pokhara.

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