"When Mount Everest was scaled the phrase commonly used in the West to describe the feat was the conquest of Everest. An Oriental whose writings have been deeply influenced by Taoism remarked, We would put the matter differently. We would speak of the `befriending of Everest'.-- Sallie McFague, Models of God"

"Why seek to scale Mount Everest, Queen of the Air, Why strive to crown that cruel crest And deathward dare? Said Mallory of dauntless quest .. `Because it's there.'---George Leigh Mallory"

"Climbing Everest is a process, not an event. A lot of it is tedious. Very little of it is glorious when you are there- that magically changes upon return. Much of the satisfaction and feeling of achievement, when it gets down to it, is very private.---Dan Holle An American Everest Climber"

"Almost everybody walks around with a vast burden of imaginary limitations inside his head. While the burden remains, personal success is as difficult to achieve as the conquest of Everest with a sack of rocks tied to your back. --J. H. Brennan"

"As far as I knew, he had never taken a photograph before, and the summit of Everest was hardly the place to show him how. --Edmund Hillary"

"Standing at the top of Gokyo Ri and soaking in the spectacular views, I again marvel at the scale of the landscape in this region. For example, at this altitude, I am higher that I have ever been in my life and higher than I will probably ever be again, but at the same time I am over 3000 meters (nearly two miles) below the peak of Mt. Everest.--Mark Van Ryzin"

"Once in their lifetime, every person should journey to a place where legends live, where everything is bigger than life. For me, Everest has always represented nature at its most powerful, most awe-inspiring, most unconquerable. ---An American Mountain Climber"

"...there are many Annapurna's in the life of man--Maurice Herzog the Frenchman who was the first to climb an 8000 plus meter peak to the summit."

"Anyone can trek. If you can walk, you can trek. But after walking from 7:00 AM for 4 to 5 hours in 9,000 to 13,000ft altitudes, well it felt like 'death in the afternoon'--Melanie and Kevin Murray,USA"

"I just returned from spending 4 amazing weeks (all of March) in Nepal. It's a great place and I'm sure you'll love it. I hope you'll spend enough time to enjoy what Nepal has to offer.--Gary Wong"

"Pokhara is a pretty town nestled in the Himalayas with a magnificent view of a mountain peak referred to as 'Fishtail'--Melanie and Kevin Murray-USA"

"Trekking is not for everyone but if you know what to expect, it’s great I also great for your calves, quads, thighs, butt. etc, (I lost 4 pounds.)--Melanie and Kevin Murray,USA"

"It strikes me that if You have not done the other trekking routes in Nepal You perhaps should consider the Everest trekk or the Langtang trekk. We have done both during the monsoon season and had a splendid time---Patrick Groenen"

"Although the majority of the people in Nepal do not have the material things that we take for granted in the western world, I believe they do have a special quality that will change you for the better.--Yosemite"

"In Nepal... You get to meet people from all over, get a great workout while trekking, and have the opprtunity to enjoy some of the best views in the world.--Federico"

"Don't be put off by the rain for monsoon trekking........ no crowds!--John Neville"

"I travelled down the Arun valley some years back and in fact will be there again this year. Great memories of rich agriculture, oranges, peanuts, bananas, mountain views and the daily increase in temperature as you leave the high mountains behind. --Roy Richards"

"Annapurna Trekking... Great people, great scenery and great memories. Look forward to trying it without the Kathmandu cough next time!--Michael Meadows"

"If you have adventure in you, make your first step towards the Everest.-- An American Climber"

"The Nepalese people are truly wonderful. The mountains are spectacular but the people are even more memorable. They are kind, caring, hard-working, helpful ...--Gary Wong"

"Nepal is wonderful and you can have a great experience, without spending a lot--Naomi S. Smith"

"A quick bus ride back to Pokhara was all that separated us from a luxurious hot shower and soft, dry bed. --James Waldron"

"I've flighted Jomsom-Pokara-Jomsom last November I haven't flighted much, specially in small planes, but I believe that it's one of the most beautiful air trip in the world. --Mario Pires"

"If you walk fast you will pass some people. If you go slow you will be passed. If you walk at 'average' speed you will meet fewer people.--Rajendra Kumar Joshi"

"One of the best areas for a first time trek to the Himalayas is the Annapurna Region, which is both easily accessible and scenically spectacular--Anonymous"

"The close-up views of some of the highest peaks that you will experience on this trip equal the best anywhere in the Himalaya.--FK wong"

"The word is 'trek', the word comes from the Dutch via the South : African Boers. 'Trek' in Dutch means 'pull', the Boers had covered wagons : that they pulled. Trekkers in Nepal dont't pull any kind of wagon, but the term has come to mean a 'a strenous journey.--Rajendra Kumar Joshi"

"Trekking..... A lot of it has to do with attitude and preparation and being able to accept when things don't go as planned. Not making a strict timetable is essential. If you can't get somewhere, dont worry about what you might have missed. Just enjoy what you ARE experiencing. It's more than most of your friends and family even dream about.--Naomi S. Smith"

"I have always loved to go to high places and I think I may have been Nepali in another lifetime, I felt so at home there.--Yosemite"

"Nepal is a wonderful place for trekking. If you like to walk, there is no more inspiring place to do it.--FK wong "

"The trek begins in the sub-tropical Pokhara valley of the middle Himalaya and quickly rises through a series of traditional Nepalese villages to the amazing amphitheatre of the Annapurna Himal where you are surrounded by ten peaks higher than 6,100 metres (20,000 feet) including Annapurna I that rises to more than 8,010 metres (26,300 feet)."

"Travelling to Nepal is actually not very difficult, and the country is well-prepared to receive trekkers.--FK wong"

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