Anonymous
7/17/2025, 12:28:44 AM No.2829542
Have you ever been to Himalayas?
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Anonymous
7/17/2025, 12:39:49 AM No.2829544
Anonymous
7/17/2025, 12:53:00 AM No.2829547
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Anonymous
7/17/2025, 2:51:43 AM No.2829557
>>2829542 (OP)
Yup. I did the Annapurna Circuit. Easily one of the best experiences in my life. I'm pretty sure that story is the only reason I was able to get an interview with YOSAR.
Yup. I did the Annapurna Circuit. Easily one of the best experiences in my life. I'm pretty sure that story is the only reason I was able to get an interview with YOSAR.
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Anonymous
7/17/2025, 3:10:39 AM No.2829561
>>2829557
I wanna hike the Annapurna Circuit. In broad terms, time and money aside, what would I need to accomplish this?
I wanna hike the Annapurna Circuit. In broad terms, time and money aside, what would I need to accomplish this?
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Anonymous
7/17/2025, 4:45:57 AM No.2829578
>>2829542 (OP)
Yeah, 4 times. A road trip into the Indian Himalayas and then the Annapurna Circuit back when I was 18, a rafting trip down the Sun Kosi after that and, just a couple of years ago, big trekking/mountaineering trip doing EBC, the Three Passes and climbs to the top of Island Peak and Mera Peak.
>>2829561
Basically nothing, bro. Annapurna Circuit is a teahouse trek so you'll be staying in accommodation every night. You don't need a tent, stove, food or anything like that. You could literally book flights right this second, get on the plane with nothing but a comfortable pair of shoes/boots and the clothes on your back, and you'd have a good time.
At least, that's pretty much how it worked out for me. I can't remember if I had a hotel booked in Katmandu but probably not, definitely didn't have permits or trail accommodation organised.
That was about 10 years ago though so things might've changed. The trails definitely seemed a lot busier on my more recent trip so it might be worth booking teahouses beforehand (you could definitely still do that from Katmandu though, just wouldn't count on being able to show up in a village and find a room when you arrive). I also hear that it's mandatory to have a guide now, fucking sucks if that's the case. I'd guess that you'll find the cheapest guides booking in-country but more well-spoken guides booking in advance. I averaged well under $20/day traveling comfortably, I imagine it'd be pricier now. I also heard there's been some road development cutting through Annapurna so make sure it's still worth doing.
Yeah, 4 times. A road trip into the Indian Himalayas and then the Annapurna Circuit back when I was 18, a rafting trip down the Sun Kosi after that and, just a couple of years ago, big trekking/mountaineering trip doing EBC, the Three Passes and climbs to the top of Island Peak and Mera Peak.
>>2829561
Basically nothing, bro. Annapurna Circuit is a teahouse trek so you'll be staying in accommodation every night. You don't need a tent, stove, food or anything like that. You could literally book flights right this second, get on the plane with nothing but a comfortable pair of shoes/boots and the clothes on your back, and you'd have a good time.
At least, that's pretty much how it worked out for me. I can't remember if I had a hotel booked in Katmandu but probably not, definitely didn't have permits or trail accommodation organised.
That was about 10 years ago though so things might've changed. The trails definitely seemed a lot busier on my more recent trip so it might be worth booking teahouses beforehand (you could definitely still do that from Katmandu though, just wouldn't count on being able to show up in a village and find a room when you arrive). I also hear that it's mandatory to have a guide now, fucking sucks if that's the case. I'd guess that you'll find the cheapest guides booking in-country but more well-spoken guides booking in advance. I averaged well under $20/day traveling comfortably, I imagine it'd be pricier now. I also heard there's been some road development cutting through Annapurna so make sure it's still worth doing.
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Anonymous
7/18/2025, 6:02:53 AM No.2829802
>>2829578
Thanks a lot anon, seriously. Doing the Annapurna Circuit has been on my bucket list for some time now and I will do it one day soon. Doesn't hurt to do some basic research first to see how cucked regulations and laws are at the moment, so hopefully I get to visit before they get even worse. One of my more fat fetched dreams is getting to see a snow leopard in the flesh and in the wild, so I assume this can be discussed and arranged with a guide, so at least there's a positive angle to them being mandatory now.
What season/s did you go and which was the best? Anything to avoid, from food to scams?
Thanks a lot anon, seriously. Doing the Annapurna Circuit has been on my bucket list for some time now and I will do it one day soon. Doesn't hurt to do some basic research first to see how cucked regulations and laws are at the moment, so hopefully I get to visit before they get even worse. One of my more fat fetched dreams is getting to see a snow leopard in the flesh and in the wild, so I assume this can be discussed and arranged with a guide, so at least there's a positive angle to them being mandatory now.
What season/s did you go and which was the best? Anything to avoid, from food to scams?
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Anonymous
7/20/2025, 12:41:45 AM No.2830102
>>2829802
>One of my more fat fetched dreams is getting to see a snow leopard in the flesh and in the wild, so I assume this can be discussed and arranged with a guide
Unlikely on the Annapurna Circuit afaik. If you want to stand even a slight chance of seeing a snow leopard then, yeah, you'll definitely need a guide (ideally one with experience guiding naturalists and wildlife photographers), and you'll probably need to go somewhere a bit more remote. It's doable but would require much more organisation than just Annapurna.
>What season/s did you go and which was the best?
All my trips have been in Autumn. Clearest views, everything's green after the monsoon and it's not too hot or too cold. Spring is supposed to be good too. Obviously these are the high seasons but they're the high season for good reasons.
>Anything to avoid, from food to scams?
Just the basic developing country travel stuff.
Last time I was there I made the mistake of eating the side salad that came with my burger on my last day in Katmandu. Threw up on the tarmac boarding our flight to Lukla and twice more on the first day of hiking. Rookie mistake t b h. Never eat the salad in a developing country.
>Stuff to bring
Solar charger - You can charge your phones/cameras overnight at the teahouses but it's a hassle and often expensive.
Get a Steripen for water purification - Water filters don't handle viruses, chemicals are slow, and relying purely on boiled water from the teahouses is a hassle.
Rehydration solution/electrolyte powder - The dry air at altitude makes it easier to become dehydrated and being even a little dehydrated makes you much more susceptible to altitude sickness. I also brought a tub of BCAAs on my latest trip, most of the meals on offer will probably be pretty low in protein and this'll help with endurance.
>One of my more fat fetched dreams is getting to see a snow leopard in the flesh and in the wild, so I assume this can be discussed and arranged with a guide
Unlikely on the Annapurna Circuit afaik. If you want to stand even a slight chance of seeing a snow leopard then, yeah, you'll definitely need a guide (ideally one with experience guiding naturalists and wildlife photographers), and you'll probably need to go somewhere a bit more remote. It's doable but would require much more organisation than just Annapurna.
>What season/s did you go and which was the best?
All my trips have been in Autumn. Clearest views, everything's green after the monsoon and it's not too hot or too cold. Spring is supposed to be good too. Obviously these are the high seasons but they're the high season for good reasons.
>Anything to avoid, from food to scams?
Just the basic developing country travel stuff.
Last time I was there I made the mistake of eating the side salad that came with my burger on my last day in Katmandu. Threw up on the tarmac boarding our flight to Lukla and twice more on the first day of hiking. Rookie mistake t b h. Never eat the salad in a developing country.
>Stuff to bring
Solar charger - You can charge your phones/cameras overnight at the teahouses but it's a hassle and often expensive.
Get a Steripen for water purification - Water filters don't handle viruses, chemicals are slow, and relying purely on boiled water from the teahouses is a hassle.
Rehydration solution/electrolyte powder - The dry air at altitude makes it easier to become dehydrated and being even a little dehydrated makes you much more susceptible to altitude sickness. I also brought a tub of BCAAs on my latest trip, most of the meals on offer will probably be pretty low in protein and this'll help with endurance.