Annapurna Concern

Hi All,

I%26#39;m hoping to trek the Annapurna Sanctuary in mid-late November and have one concern...My fear of heights. I do realise that this is a low altitude trek and all, but I have a serious vertigo problem. Are there any parts of the trek that you%26#39;ll have to go through ledges, cross high bridges or the like. I know it sounds sad, but I even get concerned on a 2-3 storey building.

Please reassure me,

Regards

CTMole

Annapurna Concern

Hello CTMole,

I%26#39;m sorry to say that you will encounter a few bridges and some ledge walking. What I%26#39;d suggest is to have someone that you can hold onto while crossing bridges with your eyes closed, same with ledges.

I hope this was helpful,

kathmandulady

Annapurna Concern

I considering a trek through Annapurna Sanctuary this fall and also have a fear of heights.

How did you find the trip?

Hi! Just returned from ABC. Beautiful trek, worth trying. As for your question: tHere are a few bridges, all are the same model: serios metal work, and not too high(can send you a picture if needed). Once-twice there are ledges,not looks serious. If you%26#39;re planning to take a guide (what I did and was very pleased with it), he definitely can handle the situation and help if needeD.

Hello CTMole,

Greetings from Nepal..

First of all I here would like to reminds all of fellow travellers that please don%26#39;t take my answers as an advertisement and this also true that I am affiliated with tourism trade since pretty long,that%26#39;s why some time it may goes my message as sparm but as I am the member of this informative sites this could be my rights to let people know about Nepal and the trekking route of each mountain.

Well, CTmole concerning about Annapurna Sanctuary in Nov would be worth and the best time you will get ever and ofcourse while you are in mountain there won%26#39;t be the same road as you have thought and should go ascent and descent. But I would like to inform you in advance that before head to Nepal please keep doing some exercise and after wards there won%26#39;t be problem having high altitude sickness and easily acclimatized.

I don%26#39;t know how you have been informed by people who have done this trek hardly but I can say this is much more easier trek compare with Annapurna Circuit and maximum elevation you are trekking at 4,010mt which is Annapurna Base Camp. And I am sure you will definitely enjoy your trip in Nepal.

And please do write here for further assistance or try to log on at nakulnpatgmaildotcom..cheers

Hi CT Mole

I just been back from Annapurna Sanctuary this spring and am again back with two of my friends on Nov. 4 to 14, because this is an excellent trek, perhaps in the world.There is no nigh passes enroute, but a gradual climb from river valley to hill top settlements along terraced farms, rhof\dodendron/ bamboo forests. Very interesting landscapes. Without feeling of height one gets to Machhapuchhare base camp at 3,700 meters and Annapurna Base Camp at 4,200 meters at flat valley. There are several small bt\ridges to cross streams and there is one suspension bridge to cross Modi river on retun trek at low altitude.

Should you be interested to know more about the trek or see some pictures, please write back to me. If interested, you are welcome to join our small group leaving Kathmandu on Novemer 4 for a 11 day trek.

Regards

Maheswor B. Shrestha, Nepal

Email: atmconsult@wlink.com.np Contact (++977)98510 94345, (9771) 555 4100

Generally the trails are fairly wide, and though along the sides of valleys they don%26#39;t cling to the edges of steep slopes. The route as far as Chhomrong and beyond is mainly through well-terraced farmland (when it%26#39;s not in woodland, where again there will be no feeling of exposure to big drops)

Beyond Khuldigar / Bamboo Lodge you are again in forest until you reach Hinku cave. Beyond there you are beyond the gorge section, and much of the trail is along the side of the wide glacial valley floor.This is particularly true of the final leg up to Annapurna Base Camp in the Sanctuary.

Bridges are generally fairly low structures over tributary streams apart from the suspension bridge below Chhomrong, which is a modern steel structure. The floor is close-spaced steel slats, and the sides have wire mesh as well as the suspension cables. the whole thing being no higher than a two/three storey building: I suggest that you follow closely behind someone, and keep your eyes focussed on the back of their neck !

Hopefully these isolated instances willl not put you off the idea of the trek: it%26#39;s a magical trip!

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