Nepal

A trekkers' paradise, Nepal combines Himalayan views, golden temples, charming hill villages and jungle wildlife watching to offer one of the world's great travel destinations.

A trekker walking passed by Tibetan Prayer Flags at Everest Base Camp, Nepal.

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Hiking the Himalayas: Trekking to Nepal's Annapurna Base Camp
12 days / 11 nights

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Hiking the Himalayas: Trekking to Nepal's Annapurna Base Camp

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  1. 1 Visiting Nepal’s capital city of Kathmandu for a dose of culture, architecture, and gastronomy
  2. 2 Trekking through the picturesque villages of Ghandruk and Chhomrong en route to Annapurna Base Camp
  3. 3 Sleeping amid the Himalayan Mountains in local and communal Annapurna tea houses
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