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NEPAL >>>>>> > || L I V E T H E L I F E O F A S H E R P A || <<<<< < > > > > > || 152 DAYS ACROSS THE TOP OF THE WORLD || < < < < < an unforgettable land S andwiched between India and Tibet and dominated by the rugged peaks of the Himalaya, Nepal is an unforgettable land of fertile valleys and peaceful villages, winding mountain trails dotted with prayer flags and wildflowers, gigantic glaciers and the snow-capped peaks of the world’s highest mountains. World Expeditions, one of Australia’s leading trekking and adventure companies, offers a number of treks into this aweinspiring wilderness, giving trekkers the change to get up close and personal with the vibrant culture and remote communities that reside in the mountains. With over 40 years experience, they offer guided treks into over 7 different regions of Nepal, each jam-packed with stunning mountain scenery and life-changing experiences. Take the lush Annapurna region, complete with Hindu villages and spectacular mountain scenery: an idyllic 40 Ultimate Adventure Pass trek for those wishing to view some of the Himalaya’s most beautiful ranges. Or the Everest region, where travellers trek through remote Sherpa villages and alongside iconic peaks towards Everest Base Camp, a bucket list item for most adventurous travellers. Add in an ascent of high passes including Renjo La or Cho La for unsurpassable views of Mount Everest and you have an unbeatable trip guaranteed. Head east and trek to the base of Kanchenjunga, an 8586 mountain that sits in a region characterised by great diversity of ethnic groups, flora and fauna and some of the most outstanding vistas anywhere in the Himalaya. Or journey to the west’s wild and remote Doplo region, largely untouched by the modern world. Visit the Mustang region; a semi-arid desert with deep ravines and rock shelves, sprinkled with simple monasteries and chortens reflecting Buddhist culture. Continue WALK ACROSS NEPAL IN ONE CONTINUOUS TREK | We commence near Kanchenjunga, in the far east, the world’s third highest peak, and traverse the country to the high plateaux on the far west’s Tibetan borderlands. Along this 1700km trail you’ll encounter some of the planet’s wildest and most remote mountain environments. You’ll see all of Nepal’s 8000 metre peaks, cross many passes – from moderate to extreme – and visit villages with ancient cultures. This challenging journey will give you a truly unforgettable lifelong memory. > DEPARTS 26 FEB 2017 || FOLLOW THE 2016 GHT BLOG: trekthegreathimalayatrail.com SPEAK TO OUR ADVENTURE EXPERTS AND START PLANNING NOW! 1300 720 000 • worldexpeditions.com IMAGES: Main image – Robin Bousteasd OUTER EDGE ATAS N 41 . A10684 O