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Thank you for your nice comment!!😀

Thanks Daniel, M8!!

We didn't have time to trek to Tilicho Lake. But next year we trekked to Gokyo Lake which was very /very beautiful. You may like to watch on this YT link. ua-cam.com/video/3Kz0wY5XY-Y/v-deo.html

Thank you for nice comments, I noticed on many Larapinta YT vids, they understandably feature on the hike itself (which is amazing) with little prominence to what I see as the iconic highlights of the trail. To those who are interested this short vid gives a glimpse into the Larapinta's many amazing scenic features. Congratulations on your channel. I'm sure it brings peace and tranquility to those who watch your vids and your many subscribers. Cheers

"Ruggedly spectacular". I like that description and its quite true. The Larapinta is tough hike in many respects, and I respect anyone who completes the 230km trail.

Please note there is a small tank at Federation Hut with untreated water. You could 'treat" this water and consume or use for boil/ cooking Otherwise the amount you take would depends on the weather. I would say for cooler weather 3 to 4 liters each would be enough. On hot summer days, gee, who knows,, maybe as much as you could carry!

Hi Geralyne, Yes I would definitely advise using a tour company. Their experience, knowledge and contacts are indispensable to make your trek comfortable and rewarding. Ive done three Nepal treks with the same company called Trekking Team.The company has operated in Nepal for 30 years by the same family, which says allot !! You could contact them via trekteam@mail,com.np or phone 97714228163, and I'm sure Ram or Hari Pathak will help you with any enquires you make. Be careful, there are several co's called trekkingteam !!Bye the way please look at my Gokyo/Everest Base camp trek on my UA-cam channel (Tony Tonkin). It's my favourite trek with awesome scenery, BUT, there all great !!! Cheers

Yes they do Robyn. One point tho !! We were on a cruise, and for environmental reasons they restricted the number of people snorkeling at any one time, meaning possible delays to enter the Marine Reserve. 😀

@@tonytonkin8315 thanks, yes we are booking it through the cruise, so we have a spot in the 100 allowed.

Yes, It certainly is 'Heavenly !😀

Yes, it certainly is .... beautiful scenery !!

Thanks Dinesh

Hello, this trek took us 14 days in the month of October . If you liked watching this vid you might like the trek we did on the Annapurna Circuit. Have a look on my UA-cam Channel...Tony Tonkin. Cheers Tony

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@@tonytonkin8315 thanks bud

Yep, the views are certainly spectacular !!!

Thanks for your nice comment. Yes, with this trek, my Annapurna Circuit trek and my ABC trek we went with a experienced company called Trekking Team Pvt Ltd who have been in business over 25 years so they have proved to be trusted and look after you in everyway. Ask for Ram Pathak. Wow !! I've always wanted to travel to Argentina, its such an amazing place with so many things to see and do!! Best regards, Tony

Hi, thanks for the comment. Full details of the music are detailed in my reply below to Jose Benchetrit. Enjoy !!

@@tonytonkin8315 hi Tony, yes i checked it already.Its amazing. And thanx for your time to answer. More such amazing videos:-) Take care

No, and not sure I'd like to meet him!!

Thanks for your comment and your link. I really enjoyed watching it , the scenery and your focus on the people in this amazing region of Nepal (one thing that hasn't changed much over the years ) Boy!!, that was a long Nepal trek you all took on, taking in ABC and the 'Circuit", plus extras on the same trip, and doing it 'tough' mostly camping!! Amazing !!!Teahouses have really changed the nature of trekking in Nepal since those days. You asked about Pisang to Manang, and to be honest our guide didn't even offer it as an option, but looking now at GMaps I see what you said about views and acclimatisation. An old saying but true .....you cant' do it all !!! But I feel I've given it a real good go, trekking ABC, and EBC/Gokyo on separate trips so I'm happy and content with my Nepal 'adventures" . If your interested look at my YT Channel (Tony Tonkin) for different treks, but I will provide a separate link to ABC and EBC treks. Cheers Tony

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@@tonytonkin8315 40 years ago one either walked the whole thing or not at all. It was possible to fly out from Jomsom, but nobody set on trekking the AC did that except in an emergency and admitted quitting half way. Now 98% of "Circuit" trekkers quit at Jomsom and think that was it. It is not, Jomsom to Pokhara is just as much part of the AC as the high part. Sad thing about guides is that they all too often want to take the easiest trails with least climbing, and try to avoid telling about trails and villages like Ghyaru and Ngawal which would be much more interesting to clients. One has to do research and ask for better more interesting routes. Ghyaru - Ngawal is actually now the "official" AC trail, but still some unscrupulous guides keep quiet about it. There is a similar situation in Khumbu, where Namche - Mong La - Phortse - Pangpoche trail is much more spectacular than the standard Tengpoche route, but some guides are no even aware that there is a high trail up on the opposite side of the valley and just take trekkers up and down via Tengpoche just as their fathers did.

Thanks for your comment. I think you were fortunate to have done the complete and original trek in 1986.A complete Annapurna Circuit trekking experience !!!! It would have been a different experience from today with many people now trekking the Circuit, many new teahouses and much transport from Muktinath. Still however, today its still an amazing experience, one which I really enjoyed, but one which may even change more in the years to come !!PS You may also enjoy my Gokyo/EBC video on my channel. Cheers Tony

Hi, The best season is Oct/Nov for clear skies, best views and warmer weather, but yes more trekkers !!. And yes, just a touch down and return at EBC !! Most enjoyed part of trek (for us anyway) was Gokyo region, and Cho La Pass region and also view from Kalla Patha over Khumbu Glacier to Mt Everest and total region was breathtaking !!! (my video shows this well, I think!! ) Best wishes

Amazing scenery , Hey !!!!

I'm happy you liked and 'inspired 'by my vids. Of course allot has to do with the scenery. !! Nepal, and NZ are pretty special destinations with spectacular scenery !! I enjoyed watching your Vietnam climb and the use of 'special effects ' and prompts !! Keep up the good vid work !!

@@tonytonkin8315 hehehehe I’m not good in editing as well as taking videos

Thanks for your comment. Appreciated !!

Hi Fendy, I suggest you read my comment to Vicky H (2 yrs ago) for some basic track starting points, Basically we hiked two days on Mt Howitt track (but this could be much longer if you attempt the Cross Cut Saw return to Mt Speculation hike , 24.7 km grade 4 hike ! Our hike to Kali Karng was a 2 days return hike and then we camped at the start of the Guys Hut /Pieman Falls for two days. I strongly suggest you 'Google' the Alpine National Park referenced in Vicky H for some important info. I hope this helps a little. Enjoy

Thanks for your comment. Much appreciated !!

Hi John,Thanks for your imspiring comment!!. (sorry for the delay in replying)

Yes ,I appreciate there must have been allot of changes since 1997 !! Many more teahouses, shops & facilities would have been constructed since then!!.But good for the locals, hey! !The road to Muktinath has had an profound effect on the trek. Unpleasant trekking on or close to a road with transport !!! That's why we took a jeep on this short section. Overall however an incredible experience and still one I'd recommend !! Did you watch my Everest BC/Gokyo UA-cam. ???Absolutely my favorite trek.!!!Amazing scenery !! Cheers

Hi Surya, I pleased you like the sights. The scenery is truly amazing, hey !!! We trekked between the 25th October and 7th which is usually a very good time of year to get lovely weather in this region. If you liked these sights you will enjoy the sights on my Annapurna Circuit trek video. Below is the link or visit my channel. ua-cam.com/video/cR4pOk8_oR8/v-deo.html

Hello Dilu RAI, I REALLY enjoyed visiting your country and experiencing its awesome scenery and friendly people. Now I have fond memories. You are correct to be proud !!

Yes, a wonderful country.

Hi Rozanne, I'm pleased you enjoyed the "look around", and hope you can get back to Laos some day ! Good luck .

Yes Robert, certainly Laos, the friendly people, the scenery and sights were all amazing. Nice work on your vids. mate !!

Thanks Noy. Please subscribe, as there are many other "Awesome views" to view on my channel from New Zealand to Nepal. Cheers

Thanks for your comment. I subscribed and purchased/downloaded the music from Audio Blocks

@@tonytonkin8315 any help with track name so I can do same would be very much appreciated

@@josebenchetrit29 The track name is Emerald Creek Full via Audio Blocks. Wherever you are, I hope all's well with you in this crazy world !!! Cheers TT

Hi, If as you said ,'later this year' is October/November then its good weather to trek ABC. Warm days in the lower regions, cool to cold around the sanctuary. But in this (beautiful) mountain region the weather can change very quickly so be prepared for all weather conditions. Cheers TT

Hi Chris, Thanks for your comment . Much appreciated

@@tonytonkin8315 My pleasure Tony - I was in the Sanctuary a couple of years ago. A very special place. Your film brought back many happy memories.

Apart from the STEPS!!!!

Yes I agree with you, the Sanctuary is a very special place, but OH!!! those STEPS!! I've tried to convey the amount of climbing/descending those steps in the vid via the days trek stats, but I think this message gets 'lost" on many viewers. If you haven't trekked Gokyo/Everest BC,(my favourite Nepal trek),if you like take a look at the scenery on my vid...awesome trek!! I'll post link separately.

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Hi Nino, I did this trek mid October 2018,generally the time of year with good clear weather.

Tony Tonkin Planning to do Nov 2020

The weather should be good. Enjoy the trek and the scenery, particularly around ABC, its sensational!!

I'm told by my friend appearing in this vid and now in staying in Kathmandu before starting another trek, that many roads in Thamel have been built since my vid of 2016. Also much construction work is happening at the airports. This is good news. The trekking will always be great.

Hi Stephen, you have plenty of time to train your legs for the ABC trek. Make sure you do allot of training by climbing hills. You may have noticed the climbing/descending stats on my video !! It is a demanding trek with allot of climbing and descending . So if you do the right preparation and training you'll really enjoy the trek. Good luck.

@@tonytonkin8315 Last year I did the Ghorapani trek and found it quite easy until I woke up at 5.00am to climb Poon Hill. I had high altitude sickness but did the climb even though at one stage I was going to turn back. I plan to do it in 5 days from Ghandruk and 1st night in Chomrong. 2nd night in Dovan. 3rd in MBC so if I am sick I should be able to get up to ABC, take photos etc and get back down to Dovan/Bamboo. I have been looking at lots of ABC treks and yours is the one that most suits me with time etc. As you say, that stats were very helpful. I am training all the time so fitness isn't a problem its the altitude. I am 60 btw. Thanks again for a great video and your reply.

@@stephenobrien5909 I've trekked Annapurna Circuit and the EBC/Gokyo trek, and on both you MUST acclimatise at about 3500 mts. (Poon Hill 3210mts ) (2 nights sleep at 3500mts and climb 500 mts and descend ) otherwise you'll get sick at 5000mts.....so important !! On ABC I was surprised, it didn't appear to be an issue with my trekking company ,no-one talked about alt. sickness !! Don't mind admitting getting to MBC, early arvo, I was light headed ( possibly slight alt. effect)and then slept/ rested all arvo and night. Felt OK for my 5am start !! To me, the whole reason to do the trek centres around your time at ABC 4130mts. Hopefully you'll get great weather like me to enjoy the incredible scenery of the ABC and the Machapuchare region, its extraordinary !!! . So don't rush to get up and down, take your time here to enjoy the scenery and experience !! I know it would be difficult (its very busy at MBC) but ONLY if you feel 'very ordinary" at MBC maybe consider another night here before going ahead. PS. age has nothing to do with alt sickness, I've seen 25 year old's very sick at Manage from going ahead and not acclimatizing. And I'm over 65yo !!! Hope this helps, any questions please ask !! . You might like to watch my other Nepal vids so I'll send the links later .

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Thanks for your 'visit' and pleased you enjoyed "the amazing views and stunning art of nature" (very well said !!! ) on this amazing trek . On my YT channel I have also the ABC and ANNAPURNA Circuit treks that you may enjoy.

Yes I've got Langtang on my bucket list !!

Tony Tonkin oh then cheers bro hopefully we can see that on your channel soon 🤪

Hi Marion, we did the trek in the month of October. This time of the year(Oct/Nov) usually get fine weather. I also trekked Gokyo/Everest & Annapurna Base Camp in the same month, different years, and had the great weather !! Cheers

Cool.. Thanks! Follow up.. Is there a specific reason for the Jeep part? Did you run out of time or something like that?

A large part of the trek from Jomsom to Tadapani is on the road (built to allow worshipers to get to 'holly" Muktinath) and its long/mainly flat/dusty and not that interesting so were advised to hire the jeep!! Pleased we did !! .If you look on my vid you can see a few trekkers on the road) Many trekkers stop their trek at Jomson and fly back to KMD .