Trekking in the Anapurna region

Too many long walks, too many steps… but the amazing views help you to forget the pain! We now clearly know that Trekking is not our favourite hobby (didn’t we know it before going?), and although quite rewarding at times, the only thing there is to do is walk all day. Actually no, you can also play cards and backgammon in the evening.

Our guide Tilak had 6 years experience as a guide and prior to that he was a porter (they carry up to 30-35 kg of luggage in the mountains for up to three weeks). He knew his stuff, like the time he turned around and told us he could smell a Leopard. We both thought it was tourist entertainment to keep us going until we came across a fresh leopard foot print a few minutes later !!

After five days it was time for a well deserved night in a proper bed and have a proper meal so we headed back to Pokhara before our final trip to Kathmandu.
Great experience, probably the best sceneries we will ever see and a nice change from speedy Indian cities. Now time for rafting!