Nepal's many faces
Sabrina Cator, Destination Expert
Nepal's contrasting landscapes such as the mountainous Annapurna region and the lush jungles of Chitwan National Park are part of its appeal. We are always looking for guides who are able to take into account a particular client's interests and perspective. I love the seemingly mundane of the day to day life: my guides were incredibly informative on every aspect, and the variety of places I visited during my trip helped me to understand the traditional, happy way of life enjoyed by people there.
I was travelling through Nepal alone as is often the case when we are trying to cover a lot of ground in limited time. The friendliness and welcoming nature of the Nepali people, along with the sheer number of activities on offer, meant that I was fully involved every waking hour. During my trip I trekked in the foothills of the Annapurnas, wandered amongst local farming communities amidst the rice harvesting, rode on elephants in hunt of the elusive tiger and, of course, visited the Buddhist Stupa and Hindu temples in the famous Kathmandu valley.
Each experience was thoroughly enjoyable in its own unique way and they all contributed to an overall amazing trip; Nepal has become increasingly popular as the troubles there have receded and every client is looking for something different: hence my action-packed programme. If pressed, however, I would have to say that my favourite memory is viewing the sacred fishtail mountain at sunrise during my time at Pokhara Lodge before taking a morning walk amongst the local villages with a incredible guide called Hari. Seeing the way they cultivate the land and hearing the children’s voices ringing out from the school will stay with me forever.
