Well, where to begin, we were a family of 4 ranging in age from nearly 30 to over 65 so this could have been an issue. However, Nepal Hiking Team ensured we were always prepared and able to do the challenging days along the way. We did 14 days of hiking and walked 204Kms and took 336,760 steps - if you believe my watch. We had a wonderful team without whom we would not have been able to complete the hike.
Head Guide and Captain of the team Visma was always looking after our needs and ensuring we started at the correct time to avoid wind, snow or rain in the evening and also kept us confident that we would be able for the days challenges and especially to cross Thorong La Pass. Our assistant Guide Gavinder kept a close eye on us and advised when to take water breaks and also saw we had enough to eat. We had two amazing porters who carried our bags over the entire route - including over the pass which was a serious physical challenge - they did this and always greeted us at our accommodation every night - well done to Kumar and Tuk, you were super. The tea houses exceeded our expectations and the food was always freshly prepared and they made sure my specific needs were catered for.
Yes, there were a few long days - one day we did 27Kms - thankfully much of it at lower altitudes. We didn't do the shortened route that is available using jeeps, we felt you have to do it start to finish! Following the flooding in Dubai our flights were completely messed up, in fact two of the party disappeared from the flight booking of Emirates and never reappeared this led to several visits to the challenging airport in Kathmandu - Visma turned up each time to help out, above and beyond the call of duty and after his role with us was well and truly over - such commitment.
Many thanks Ganga and your team.
