Himalayan Adventure Sale

Trekking in Nepal with Peregrine Adventures.

Planning a Himalayan adventure?  Peregrine Adventures is now offering special deals on its range of 2011/12 Himalayan adventures.

One of the adventure travel company’s most popular Nepal treks is the 14-day Annapurna Dhaulagiri, a moderate grade trek in the Annapurnas.

The trek begins near Pokhara then it climbs through emerald rice terraces and rhododendron forests.  The narrow ridge is separated from the surrounding 8,000-metre peaks by the deep Kali Ghandaki Gorge.

In the last several years, Peregrine has worked with local villagers to build community-owned and operated lodge accommodation for trekkers along the trail.

Says Steve Wroe, destination manager:

“Through company and client donations and the lodges’ incomes, we’ve helped make significant improvements to local schools, including adding computer rooms, new classrooms and paying the wages of additional teachers. Being welcomed in these villages and seeing what a difference our contributions can make is a highlight of the trek.”

Between September and May, the trip departs Kathmandu weekly and includes the trek and time spent in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

The package covers ground transport and accommodation; Peregrine local leader and porterage on trek; and a trek pack including sleeping bag and duvet jacket and return flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

Another Himalayan adventure is the 23-day Island Peak, Everest and Gokyo adventure.

For aspiring mountaineers, south of Everest, Island Peak (6189 metres), the “ideal ‘first’ Himalayan summit,” has stunning views of the Himalayan range.

The trek follows in the footsteps of all Everest expeditions in Nepal to Thyangboche monastery, then to the glacial Gokyo Lakes, Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp.   The adventure allows two days for the summit attempt.

The trip departs from Kathmandu in September and October, 2011 and April and May, 2012.

This package covers all transport and accommodation; meals on the climb; experienced Peregrine leader, medical oxygen and Portable Altitude Chamber on the climb; climbing equipment and personal trek equipment including duvet jacket and sleeping bag.

For more more info, visit the Peregrine Adventures site.

Image courtesy of Peregrine Adventures.