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trip highlights● Trek through the heart of the Himalayas● Summit Poon Hill● Stay in the tea houses along the route● Watch the sun rise over the Annapurna peaks● Take in magic views of Macchapuchre● Explore Kathmandu● Relax in Pokhara

● Activity: Trekking● Location: Annapurna Region, Nepal● Duration: 10 Days / 5 days trekking● Difficulty: Moderate● Distance: 70 km● Group size: 15 -25

at a glance

Action Challenge have been leading inspirational team adventures across the world for individuals, private groups,charities and corporate clients since 1999. Our trips enable people to experience the world’s most exhilarating locations,often in aid of charity. At the heart of every challenge is team spirit and fulfilment; together we take on once-in-a-lifetimeadventures, achieve formidable goals and forge friendships for life.

An incredible journey along one of the world’s most famous treks. Our route takes us into the heart of the Himalayasthrough stunning mountain scenery beneath the glittering snow-capped peaks of Annapurna. This 10 day challenge isthe adventure of a lifetime.

We trek through rhododendron forests, woodlands and temperate forests, deep into mountainous habitat looking out forLangur monkeys. As we gain height, forests open out onto incredible panoramic views overlooking valleys dotted withfarms and villages and the soaring mountains of the Annapurna region stretch before us.

We pass through Nepalese villages where we get a fascinating glimpse into the traditions of the mountain peopleincluding the Gurung, who have their own religion and culture. We stay in tea houses along the way and hike alongpaths, tracks and an impressive flight of 3,500 stone steps that make their way down to the valley floor.

The highlight of our challenge is a trek to the summit of Poon Hill where, as a group, we watch the sun rise over themighty snow-capped peaks and flood the valleys with light. As dawn breaks, we see the magnificent Annapurna(8,091m) to the north and Dhaulagiri (8,167m) to the west – a sight that will stay with us forever.

We celebrate our fantastic trekking achievement with a dinner and party before returning to Kathmandu and the chanceto explore this incredible city.

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This fully-inclusive adventure to Nepal will begin as soon as you register! You willreceive a challenge pack including a training guide, kit list and discounts for all theessentials you may need. If you are raising money for a charity, we will sort out all theformalities so you can concentrate on your own preparation and fundraising. We offerpre-challenge briefings and training weekends in the UK, where you can meet our trekleaders, members of your group and others taking part in challenges around the world.On the day of departure you will meet your group and Action Challenge leader at theairport in London. Whether you’re joining the challenge on your own or with others, youwill instantly be made to feel welcome. As a team we will board our flight to Kathmandu,ready to take on the hike of a lifetime!

introduction

brief itineraryDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5

Depart UKArrive KathmanduGhandrukTadapanGhorepani

what’s included· International flights· Action Challenge trek leader· Full support team, including local guides· UK medic· All accommodation· All meals, except in free time· Airline taxes· Treated drinking water· All transfers in local vehicles· National Park entrance fees· Celebration dinner n Pokhara· Invitation to a challenge briefing in London· Discounted training weekends in the Peak District and Wales· Fitness and training guide· Discounts from UK retailers· Reduced rates at Nomad Travel Clinics and Masta Health

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One of the best times to visit Nepal andcomplete the challenge is between April,when the country is at its most beautifulafter the rains. The temperature ispleasant and visibility is excellent,ensuring you get the most stunning viewsthroughout the trek.

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All inclusive trip cost from £1,849Initial £299 deposit to sign up

Three payment options available

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This has been classed as a moderatechallenge which means that some priortraining is necessary to undertake it. Forthis challenge you will need to walk forlong periods of over five hours per daywith some prolonged climbs. Wetherefore recommend that those whowish to participate do undertake somelong walks in the build up to the challenge.

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• Four nights in comfortable 2 to 3* hotels • Four nights in teahouses with sharedwashing facilities on the trek

All accommodation is on a twin/triple-share, single-sex basis and we will pairyou with someone of a similar age, wherepossible.

If you wish to share a room with someoneyou are travelling with, please specify thison your registration form.

itinerary

Breakfasts each morning will be at ouraccommodation whilst lunches will be enroute. Evening meals will be freshlyprepared for us either at our hotel or teahouse in time for our arrival. There will bea variety of rice, pasta, vegetables and aselection of fresh meat and fresh fish.

We can cater for all dietary requirementsif informed in advance.

DAY 1 - Depart London

We meet for our flight bound for Kathmandu. The Action Challenge team will haveyour tickets ready for you at the airport.

Meals: Dependent on flight schedule

DAY 2 - Kathmandu

We arrive at Kathmandu International airport mid-afternoon and transfer to our centrallylocated hotel. Later this evening we sit down to a welcome meal in a local restaurant tocelebrate our arrival in this magnificent country and receive an introductory brief fromour guides.

Meals: L,D Accom: Hotel

DAY 3 - Ghandruk

After an early breakfast at the hotel, we make our way to the airport for a domestic flightto Pokhara where our team will be waiting to transfer us 50km to Nayapul. Today’s trekoffers spectacular mountain scenery and charming villages. The first 10km is on the flatas we pass through Biretanthi before continuing on up through the valley and intorhododendron forests. We have a chance to see the fascinating culture and traditionsof the Nepalese countryside including a visit to Ghandruk, home of the Gurung peoplewith their own religion and culture. As we walk, we see stunning views of both thesacred mountain Macchapuchre (Fishtail) and Annapurna South.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Tea house Distance: 17 km

If you decide that you would like to haveyour own room on the challenge, we canaccommodate this in the majority ofplaces.

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• Insurance - approximately £60 • Visa - £35 • Vaccinations - Up-to-date on boosters,please seek advice from your GP. • Tips for local staff - recommendedamount £30 • Airline fuel surcharge / supplement asapplied by airlines. Please note that this iscapped at a maximum of £150.

DAY 4 - Tadapan

After yesterday’s tough challenge we have a shorter trek, probably the easiest of thechallenge. We continue the slow ascent up to a height of 2,700m, beginning through thewoodlands up to Kyunri Khola. From here, we will be able to see the entire Annapurnasouthern region stretching out before us. On our climb today we might see LangurMonkeys as we continue through the forested hillside near Bhaisa Kharka beforereaching Tadapani, our base for the night.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Tea house Distance: 9.4 km

DAY 5 - Ghorepani

We set off early for the meandering trek through dense temperate forests. The route willinvolve a combination of ascents and descents as we pass through the small hamletsof Bhantanti and Deurali. Our destination and teahouse for the night will be Ghorepaniwith its incredible mountain views. We sleep early tonight in preparation for our predawnrise tomorrow.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Tea house Distance: 11.2 km

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A kit list will be sent to you on receipt ofregistration. Many everyday items can beused on this challenge, and we offer a kithire service to keep costs down.

If you are planning on travelling toKathmandu before the challenge or wishto organise your own flights, we do offer aland only option, with a significantdiscount off the trip price. You will berequired to meet your group at the hotelon day two of the itinerary.

Please email us for more information

• Alcoholic drinks • Drinks and food outside of meals, otherthan water • Personal kit / equipment • Airline fuel surcharge / supplement asapplied by airlines. Please note that this iscapped at a maximum of £150.

DAY 7 - Pokhara

Today is our last trekking day and these final 11 km to Nayapul will pass very quickly.We head down to the valley floor 500 meters below, we walk on to Birethanti where wehave a break. before completing the last two kilometers down to Nayapul in less thanan hour. Here our coach will be waiting to take us back to Pokhara. Tonight wecelebrate our trekking achievements with a delicious meal and partying into the night.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel Distance: 10.6 km

DAY 8 - Transfer to Kathmandu

This morning we wake early for our seven hour coach transfer back to Kathmandu. Westop halfway in the village of Bandipur for lunch at a beautiful riverside resort and, onceat our Kathmandu hotel, we finally have the chance to relax!

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel

We rise early for the highlight of our challenge. From our teahouse we trek beforebreakfast to the summit of Poon Hill to watch the sun rise over what is considered to bethe most spectacular mountain vista in the world. As dawn breaks, we see the mightyAnnapurna (8,091m) to the north and Dhaulagiri (8,167m) to the west. After thisincredible sight and photo opportunity, we return to our teahouse for a good breakfastbefore heading off on our day’s challenge. Tirkedunga is 21 km away along a trail whichtakes us gradually downhill through forests of rhododendron and down into some verythickly forested terrain. Some steeper descents eventually bring us out above a largevalley and the town of Ulleri (1,960m). We stop for lunch overlooking small farms andvillages dotted over the sides of the valley far below. From here, 3,500 stone stepsswitchback down the valley wall to the floor below.  It’s a tough two hour descent toTikhedhunga and our teahouse.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Tea house Distance: 21 km

DAY 6 - Tirkedunga

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training weekends / briefings

We run a number of training weekendsthroughout the year in the Peak District,Breacon Beacons and Snowdonia. Theseare fully-inclusive - 2 night’saccommodation and all meals. We alsoorganise training days in London and theNorth and South downs. On both, you willget the chance to meet our mountainleaders and test out your kit and fitness!

You will also receive an invite to achallenge briefing in central London.

DAY 9 - Kathmandu Free Day

A full free day to explore this wonderful city.

Meals: B

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DAY 10 - Return Home

We transfer to the airport for our return flight back to London.

payment optionsATOL is a scheme that protects you fromlosing money or being stranded abroad ifyour travel company collapses. ActionChallenge is 100% ATOL bonded, whichprovides you with full financial protection.On receipt of your registration fee, you willreceive an ATOL certificate explainingyour protection.

A REGISTRATION DEPOSIT of £299 (for 2016) is required to secure your place. Weoffer 2 deposit payment options:

OPTION 1:  Deposit paid in full, by card at the time of registration.

OPTION 2:  Deposit paid in two 50/50 split payments. The first 50% is paid when youregister and the second is charged to your payment card at the end of the followingmonth. For this option, a £10 supplement will be charged with the first instalment.

Once registered, there are 3 PAYMENT OPTIONS to fund the balance of the trip cost.Full details are on our website.

1) SELF FUNDED

For anyone who wants to pay for the entire trip themselves. It’s then completely up toyou whether or not you choose to raise any money for a charity of your choice.

The total all inclusive cost of this trip is £1,849 (for 2016), which, after you pay the £299Registration Deposit, leaves a balance of £1,550. This final balance is due for payment10 weeks before your departure along with any fuel surcharges levied by the airline.

2) SPONSORSHIP FUNDED

This is for anyone who wants to take on this challenge and will link it with fundraising asignificant sum of money for a charity of their choice. You would have to raise at least£3,100 (for 2016) via sponsorship and donations from friends, family and colleagues,and be confident at the outset that you can achieve this total.

Pay the Registration Deposit and nominate a charity to fundraise for. All fundraisinggoes directly to your charity and providing that you raise at least £3,100 (for 2016), yourcharity will pay for the balance of your trip costs to Action Challenge. That balance, paidby your charity, is £1,550 (the same as if you were you were ‘Self Funded’) - the charitywill retain at least £1,550 to help fund their work. You will have to pay any airline fuelsurcharges 10 weeks prior to departure.

3) MIXED FUNDED

A mix of the 2 options above! You pay about half the trip cost yourself, and alsofundraise for your charity. They pay the remaining balance of your trip costs. Ideal foranyone who wants to take on the challenge and also fundraise for a charity, BUT ishappy to pay a reasonable proportion of the trip cost themselves, which with yourregistration deposit, is set at a level that covers at least the costs of flights &accommodation; perfect for those who feel more at ease asking for sponsorship inrespect to the ‘challenge’ component of their trip.

Pay the Registration Deposit and nominate a charity to fundraise for. All fundraisinggoes directly to your charity and providing that you raise at least £2,300 (for 2016), yourcharity will pay a portion of your trip cost to Action Challenge. That balance, paid by yourcharity, is £925. At the same time, you will be required to pay the remaining balanceyourself, which will be a figure of £625 (These two amounts add up to the same as the‘Self Funded’ final balance) - the charity will retain at least £1,375 to help fund theirwork. You will have to pay any airline fuel surcharges 10 weeks prior to departure.

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how to book

To book on to this challenge, please visitour website; www.actionchallenge.comfor a full list of prices and all availabledates.

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If you are a charity, business, school orprivate group with a minimum of 10people and fancy your own bespoke trip,please call us on +44(0 )207609 6695or you can send us an email toevents@actionchal lenge.comfor more information.

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