Q&A with a Himalayan Trekking Guide

Q&A with a Himalayan Trekking Guide

We asked our guide, Deepak Dhakal, a few questions to help future trekkers get to know Nepali guides Question: Tell us more about yourself Deepak: I was born on January 31 1998, as written down by my father. We are a family of four: my father,…

My Annapurna Circuit Diary

My Annapurna Circuit Diary

From sunrise to sunset each day, this was my experience on the trek. It wasn’t always pretty (or fun) but it was one of rewarding experiences of my life. Arrival day in Kathmandu We arrived in Kathmandu from Istanbul at 6:30am. Unbeknownst to us, this…

A Comprehensive Packing List for The Annapurna Circuit – with links!

A Comprehensive Packing List for The Annapurna Circuit – with links!

Comprehensive Packing List for the Annapurna Circuit (with links- updated 5/17/19) This is a comprehensive list of everything I brought/would recommend bringing for the trek. I have not included items that I brought on the trek that I did not use (mostly extra clothing). What…

Beginner’s Guide to Hiking the Annapurna Circuit (Am I going to die?!)

Beginner’s Guide to Hiking the Annapurna Circuit (Am I going to die?!)

So you’re going to Nepal to hike the Annapurna Circuit and you don’t have much (any?) hiking experience? Good news! I survived the same predicament in November of 2017. Below you’ll find the 10 questions that immediately popped into my head when my husband suggested…