An 8-day trekking expedition in the Annapurna region for secondary school groups — designed for students who are physically active and ready for a genuine outdoor challenge. Curriculum links to geography, ecology, outdoor education and global citizenship.
A real multi-day trek to altitude with a licensed guide — not a themed walk. Students who complete this have genuinely achieved something.
Guided sessions on Himalayan ecology, climate change impacts, conservation challenges and community responses.
DofE-aligned challenge elements, leadership tasks, navigation, camp craft and teamwork built into the itinerary.
Risk assessments, emergency medical protocols, altitude sickness briefing, parent information pack and DBS-checked guides.
Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Full pre-trek briefing: altitude safety, trekking technique, equipment check.
Drive to Nayapul. Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,540m) — first day on the trail. 4 hrs walking.
Trek to Ghorepani (2,860m) through rhododendron forest — 6 hrs. Ecology session at camp.
Pre-dawn ascent of Poon Hill (3,210m) for the Himalayan sunrise — Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machapuchare in one view. Descend to Tadapani.
Trek to Chhomrong (2,170m) — a Gurung village with the Annapurna massif directly ahead. Community visit with Gurung students.
Trek deeper into the Annapurna Sanctuary approach. Guided ecology session on the impact of climate change on the Himalayan watershed.
Trek back down and transfer to Pokhara. Group celebration dinner.
Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to airport.
