Look at the map that I have scanned over. Is the profile of the Annapurna Trekking, walking at higher altitudes than can a human being before having to use climbing equipment to keep climbing. It's in Nepal, in the heart of the Himalayas, and has 215 kilometers leading from the 800 meters from a place called Besisahar to the 1.000 another with the name Biretanti after passing through the terrifying step of Thorung.
When you finally summit, after crossing wild forests, time forgotten villages and epic valleys where half a dozen are mountains over 7.000 meters ...do not know if you breathless by the beauty of Creation, the satisfaction of having reached your limit or 5.416 feet closer to heaven than you and take you away from vital functions such as breathing.
My friend and I Ro-up perfectly identifiable with our hats yak herder and our silly faces absorbed by nature- Thorung crossed over the 22 April 2010. Those who are with me in the other photo, done precisely that day 22 next to the plaque says yes, at last we, its Alberto and Gustavo, two of the six firefighters locals we met along the way and that ended up becoming brothers travel.
I will tell, in a few deliveries, everything I experienced, and some things that I thought, if someone can guide now, as you read these words, is thinking: Could I do the "Trekking in the Annapurna"? The answer, do not hesitate, is a resounding yes. And not only can, but you-the latter, clear, is very opinativo, I do not know another way to push you toward happiness-.
More basic questions. Can you go any? Yes. We came across a group of Frenchmen who probably were all over 60 years. And yet we saw more. Will I be affected altitude sickness? You probably have some of your symptoms, But coping with such a reaction from the body is simple: stop up three days, you aclimatas, and then again pluck. Only in very extreme cases is to turn around, too, is not a tragedy.
Could I do the "Trekking in the Annapurna"? The answer, do not hesitate, is a resounding yes. And not only can, but you must.
Already, but I have to walk long distances and up hills very difficult? That insurance. I never said you sucked. Only that, if you want to go, even if you are a sedentary past kilos, or recalcitrant Perezoso, you can do. As Disney films, the "Trekking the Annapurna" is suitable for all audiences.
And then, if I dare when I? Well there are only two options: between April and May, that's when the spring came and still no rain, or between October and November, just ended and the rain is not yet pure winter.
Let's review more. What needs to go to Annapurna Trekking?
1) First, money for the plane ticket and a little more for the road-Nepal is really cheap-.
2) Second, minimal 20 days off. For volar to Nepal, across the country since Khatmandú to Pokhara, walk about 16 days, this depends very much on the pace of each-, and re-Khatmandú to take the plane back.
3) And third: warm clothes of good quality. But beware, Do not think that going to a hell of ice. In fact, almost every day you walk in shirt. But friends, when you start to be a high altitude, and the night comes ... need to protect.
You're going to find many natural sources could not bring liquid pure, but unfortunately for containing bacteria can not be fully prepared.
Do not forget good gloves, sunglasses to protect your eyes from the reverberation of the sun on the snow, Vaseline for lips, the podéis, Please use your poles for skiers: are great for the slopes hard. The can buy, Seven of the six Euro, anywhere in Nepal. The sleeping bag is also a great idea. Sobreviviríais without it-I did-, but things will greatly facilitate.
Another interesting thing is to take pills or drops to purify water. You're going to find many natural sources could not bring liquid pure, but unfortunately for containing bacteria can not be fully prepared. It clear that you can buy in any town water, but at a certain height you sell for a fortune. And also can you run out before the end of the day, and those pills will always be prepared.
Finally, before jump-start is a must go, a Pokhara, by the Office of Tourism Annapurna to buy the license of way, it costs 20 EUR.
So much for the basic advice. Other things will emerge, that tell more later, whether the animals to walk with me. But, if not it bad, So we left for the next installment. Today we slept well and we take strength, morning and started walking, I ¿accompanies?
