Annapurna Region

Annapurna Region is one of the richest regions in Nepal when it comes to adventure activities. You can go for activities such as trekking and expedition, and also the ones like jungle safari and bird watching, as the region is a part of Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest protected area in Nepal. Trekking in Annapurna is the most popular activity here. Tourists come to the region from around the world with a hope to explore its hills, and enjoy the views of its peaks. If you’re looking for an ideal holiday destination, Annapurna Region can be the ideal choice.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp trek is a mellow trek, and therefore, an ideal journey for trekkers belonging to all walks of life. The journey takes you to the base camp of Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Machhapuchhre. Both of these places offer amazing views of the mountains in the region. You also get to explore places like Kande, Pothana, Sinuwa, and so on during the journey. You could even extend the trek to include villages like Ghandruk and Ghorepani, and viewpoints like Poon Hill. If you’re trekking for the first time in Nepal, this one can prove to be the ideal choice.

Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Circuit Trek is the most popular trekking journey in the Annapurna region. Also known as Annapurna trek, it is probably the best way to explore the entire Annapurna region. It allows you to cover major attractions of the region in one go. The most significant attractions of Annapurna Trek are the villages of Manang, Pisang, Dharapani, and so on. During the journey, you also cover Muktinath, a crucial pilgrimage site, and Jomsom, a beautiful town. There are two versions of this trek available. One of them is 13 days long, and the other one 22 days long.

Annapurna Region Trekking Map

Annapurna Region trekking map is one of the most essential things to carry with you before going on a trip in the Annapurna region. As a matter of fact, you should get your hands on the map way before the journey begins, as it helps you plan for the trip. It gives you all the information that you need to have about the region, which would include the attractions and the challenges. The map will allow you to explore the numerous side treks and the hidden features. With a map in your hands, you eliminate all the possibilities of getting lost in the region.

Annapurna Circuit Trek Difficulty

Annapurna region difficulty varies as per the trekking route you’ve chosen for your trekking journey. For instance, Annapurna Circuit trek difficulty is marked as challenging, however, Annapurna Base Camp trek is marked at moderate. The Annapurna Base Camp trek is actually quite a simple one, but the Annapurna Base Camp altitude, or Annapurna Base Camp height, adds that difficulty factor to the trip. It is crucial that you carefully consider factors like your fitness level, and your past experience when it comes …

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Travelling with kids is not an easy thing. They will trouble you, ask for things and most of all, they will be restless until they get back home. But in Hong Kong this won’t be much of a problem because the city is filled with enjoyable kid-friendly attractions and to make your selections easier, I have made a list of 6 such places in Hong Kong for you to choose from! Let’s fly to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific now!

     1. Disneyland Hong Kong

Not only the kids but you too, even though you are grownups will love Disneyland Hong Kong. It is a theme park located inside the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort in the Penny’s Bay of Lantau Island. Most of the songs on theme park rides are sung in English. The guide maps and the instructions, however, are available in traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese Cantonese, English, and Mandarin. Hong Kong Disneyland has been themed with nine areas- Main Street, U.S.A., Fantasyland, Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Grizzly Gulch, Mystic Point, Toy Story Land, Arendelle and Stark Expo. The Main Street, U.S.A. is designed very similar to that of its original street, except everything here is made of wood unlike the other stone made Main Streets in Disneyland all over the world. The Adventureland features the all-time favorite show; “Festival of the Lion King” and the Fantasyland brings life to Sleeping Beauty’s castle, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Winnie the Pooh and so on. The Tomorrowland lets you have the glimpse of the future with the iconic Iron Man Experience. Toy Story Land features shows with the Toy Story characters, the Grizzly Gulch was designed as a mining town and the Mystic Point is home to all this supernatural along with its Mystic Manor. The newest additions- Arendelle: The World of Frozen (to be opened in 2021) and Stark Expo: The World of Marvel Superheroes (to be opened in 2023) are also expected to be super amazing as the rest of the themed areas. And if you are enjoying as much as your kids, go ahead with the fun as no one judges you in this type of theme park.  

     2. Ocean Park Hong Kong

Ocean Park, Hong Kong is an oceanarium and an animal theme park located on the south side of Hong Kong. Most people prefer to be here rather than Hong Kong Disneyland because of the long queues and crowds but you can visit both of these places with your kids. Ocean Park Hong Kong is separated into two areas by a mountain as the Summit (Headland) and The Waterfront (Lowland). These two areas can be reached by the Ocean Express railway of a cable car system, and if you take this you are sure to be met with the breathtaking views of Hong Kong from above. The Waterfront near the entrance is subdivided into Marine World (with the sea lion habitat), Thrill Mountain (with different kinds of rides), Polar Adventure (with animals like king penguins, gentoo penguins, pacific walruses, …