MOUNTAINS OF HONESTY
HIMALAYAS, NEPAL
1 November - 17 November 2019
You will never return the same
person from the mountains.
1 November - 17 November 2019
You will never return the same
person from the mountains.
Why travel? Why with us?
Why join?
To discover the real points of growth within, and define your new course of life. To meet, accept and befriend your true self.
Mountains are always about honesty. In clarity of every choice, every step, that, if made wrong, might lead to death. In caring for yourself and others. In discovering something you didn't know about yourself before.
Facing your limits and fears, some for the first time. Discovering the borders built in your mind. Reaching the state of recourcelessness, where there is literally no power anymore to hide your true self, but there is nowhere to run away.
That gives a beautiful chance to find your most honest manifestations, and start shaping them the way you want. Mountains are a litmus paper for everything you managed to hide from yourself before.
Who is this trip for?
For everyone, who is ready for life changes, but doesn't know what to begin with.
For everyone, who lacks clarity and silence within.
For everyone, who is tired from the routine, but doesn't know how to break it.
For everyone, who is excited to spend two weeks in the company of like-minded people from all over the world.
Will I be able to do it?
Sasha's Wickenden - one of the group leaders - father trekked this route in 2017. He was 62 years old at the time. If he could, you can also do it. This trek doesn't need any special knowledge or preparation.
To discover the real points of growth within, and define your new course of life. To meet, accept and befriend your true self.
Mountains are always about honesty. In clarity of every choice, every step, that, if made wrong, might lead to death. In caring for yourself and others. In discovering something you didn't know about yourself before.
Facing your limits and fears, some for the first time. Discovering the borders built in your mind. Reaching the state of recourcelessness, where there is literally no power anymore to hide your true self, but there is nowhere to run away.
That gives a beautiful chance to find your most honest manifestations, and start shaping them the way you want. Mountains are a litmus paper for everything you managed to hide from yourself before.
Who is this trip for?
For everyone, who is ready for life changes, but doesn't know what to begin with.
For everyone, who lacks clarity and silence within.
For everyone, who is tired from the routine, but doesn't know how to break it.
For everyone, who is excited to spend two weeks in the company of like-minded people from all over the world.
Will I be able to do it?
Sasha's Wickenden - one of the group leaders - father trekked this route in 2017. He was 62 years old at the time. If he could, you can also do it. This trek doesn't need any special knowledge or preparation.
Why trekking in Nepal?
Kilometers of mountains
Mountains. Inspiring, changing. Mountains that transform you. Mountains that on the level of body let us understand that 'impossible' only exists in your mind.
The Annapurna Circuit (also known as Around Annapurna trek) is one of the most beautiful in the world. The epic crossing of Thorong-La pass way above 5400 m is without any doubt, one of the best moments, but truly each stage is worth the effort.
The Annapurna Circuit (also known as Around Annapurna trek) is one of the most beautiful in the world. The epic crossing of Thorong-La pass way above 5400 m is without any doubt, one of the best moments, but truly each stage is worth the effort.
Restart yourself
Do yourself a favour. Visit Nepal, get up into that fresh air of the mountains and go hiking. Because there is no such a unique place in the world for hiking like in Nepal. The view during the trek, the atmosphere around - are breathtaking. It is a great place to refresh your body and mind settings, to find answers to your inner questions and to look at your life from totally different perspective.
Dive into authentic culture
It is impossible not to be immersed in the Nepali culture. It is incredible. Spirituality and everyday life are connected on a deep level of their existance. You will be greeted as a family member, you will be feed like local and you will feel something very familiar to your soul in the eyes of Nepalis people.
Take a new height
How does it feel when your are 5000+ meters higher than you get used to in your ordinary life? How does the body react on the lack of oxygen? How does mind work being so close to the sky? And what this new height will bring your in future?
This highking will be your own research of your true needs and priorities in life.
New energy guaranteed.
This highking will be your own research of your true needs and priorities in life.
New energy guaranteed.
Which places are we going to discover?
Kathmandu
Tbilisi is not only the capital, it is also a typical city of contrast.
You can vividly feel architectural diversity, local charm and kind-hearted people.
Old meets new in buildings, people and traditions.
We are going to discover and unfold this city in a very special way - through a live quest around Tbilisi. Group tasks to unite with your travel mates, small gifts for achievements and very unexpected surprises will be waiting for you along the way.
You can vividly feel architectural diversity, local charm and kind-hearted people.
Old meets new in buildings, people and traditions.
We are going to discover and unfold this city in a very special way - through a live quest around Tbilisi. Group tasks to unite with your travel mates, small gifts for achievements and very unexpected surprises will be waiting for you along the way.
Manang
Mountain ski resort in winter and amazing tranquil place in summer.
We will come here to witness breathtaking mountain views and to face our fears.
We are going to experience paragliding here flying over the canyon.
Each of the brave you is going to observe this beauty from the birds point of view.
We will come here to witness breathtaking mountain views and to face our fears.
We are going to experience paragliding here flying over the canyon.
Each of the brave you is going to observe this beauty from the birds point of view.
Marpha
Region of Georgia that was once an independent state. Nowadays Kahetiya is part of Georgia famous with its vinegrows and views to Alazanskaya valley. We will also visit Bodbiyskiy monastery and Church of St Nina.
Аnd of course we will stay overnight in a hotel with a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains - Lapota Lake Resort and Spa.
Аnd of course we will stay overnight in a hotel with a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains - Lapota Lake Resort and Spa.
Pokhkara
Travelers go to this charming Georgian village for several reasons:
1. To See Mount Kazbek
2. Climb to the Gergeti Church (2170 m)
3. Start from here the ascent of Mount Kazbek or go to the Kazbek glaciers.
4. Stay at Hotel with Kazbegi view.
We will do all these things, except for the Top of Mount Kazbek :)
1. To See Mount Kazbek
2. Climb to the Gergeti Church (2170 m)
3. Start from here the ascent of Mount Kazbek or go to the Kazbek glaciers.
4. Stay at Hotel with Kazbegi view.
We will do all these things, except for the Top of Mount Kazbek :)
Your True Self
That self, that is brave and fearless, that is capable to turn impossible into possible, that can experience and feel deep, share generously and love without expectations. That self, that can cry from gratitude and without expecting anything get everything. Your True Beautiful Self. That is our True Destination.
How much does it cost?
For early birds:
Booking before 01.07 - ______ $
For those who think twice:
Booking after 01.07 - _____ $
What's included: DECIDE ON TRANSPORTATION, hotels, guesthouses and mountain shelters along the trek (two people in one room), TIMS and trekking permit, breakfasts in the hotels and guesthouses outside the trek, 2 group leaders' love and attention 24/7, photo-stories to remember.
Not included: flight to Kathmandu and back, personal insurance, rental of trekking necessities (list will be provided).
What else are we going to experience?
Digital Detox
One day of total digital/ devices detox for deeper connection with the mountains and cleaning up the 'cashes' of your mind.
Meditation and pranayamas
Daily breathing exercise will help to adapt to new altitude in the morning, and sleep better in the evening. Analytical and meditation on concentration will help to align the clarity outside with the clarity inside.
NO junk food
We suggest to abstain from greasy and meat-based food to be able to travel lighter and acclimatize better.
Sharing cicrles
Inspiring atmosphere of like-minded people. Kindred souls that share same values and goals there to listen, help and support you.
IT IS A PERSONAL CHALLENGE!
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
What will change in your life after this trip?
New insights received from personal experience
You will discover that the World and reality is much bigger and deeper than you are used to see it.
More energy in your body
You would learn about energy levels in your body in practice. Even if you are totally sceptical, and never believed in it.
Level of perception
You will be able to see vicious circles in your routine life and receive the tools to be able to exit them once you are back.
Memories that come from your personal stories
Bright memories that give goosebumps and remind about this experience til the end of your life. Maybe even a fantastic video of our whole trip - we are working on it.
I often hear people say 'When I travel, I feel vividly that I am alive. I switch to a different mode'. That is scientifically correct - our brain switches to a 'unknown environment exploration' mode. That explains why we are more attentive, present, mindful and experience the reality much deeper. It is possible to live same way at home. But for this we first need to change our behavioral patterns. It is much easier to do while travelling, where we need to get out of our comfort zone constantly, speak different language, apply new skills. We can do all that at home tool, but while travelling, especially with the support of kindred souls, it happens naturally and with much less effort applied.
Sasha Wickenden
Your Navigator in Mountains of Honesty
What is our agenda?
Day 1
Day 1
ARRIVAL TO KATHMANDU
Arrival to Nepal. Gathering in Kathmandu.
Sharing circle: getting to know each other, discussing the upcoming trip. Sleeping in a hotel in Kathmandu.
Sharing circle: getting to know each other, discussing the upcoming trip. Sleeping in a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2
Day 2
Touring around Kathamandu after applying for trekking permits. Buying/renting whatever is left for the trek.
Day 3
Day 3
Journey begins
7-9 hours bus ride to Besisahar. Night in Besisahar.
Day 4
Day 4
TREKKING day 1
Goinf from Besisahar to Tal by jeeps. Trekking Tal - Bagarchap. 3-4 hours. Sleeping in Bagarchap
Day 5
Day 5
Bagarchap - Chame. 5-7 hours. Sleeping in Bagarchap. 2760m
Day 6
Day 6
Chame - Upper Pisang. 5-6 hours. Sleeping in Upper Pisang. 3300m. Obligatory acclimatization hike after lunch 1,5-2 hours.
Day 7
Day 7
Upper Pisang - Manang. 8-10 hours. 3500m. Sleeping in Manang.
Day 8
Day 8
Acclimatization hike to 3900m
a) Ice Lake
b) Milarepa's Cave and Annapurna Glaciers
Sleeping in Manang. Visiting the highest cinema in the world.
a) Ice Lake
b) Milarepa's Cave and Annapurna Glaciers
Sleeping in Manang. Visiting the highest cinema in the world.
Day 9
Day 9
Manang - Tilicho Base Camp. 7-9 hours. 4150m. Sleeping in Tilicho Base Camp.
Day 10
Day 10
Tilicho Base Camp - Tilicho Lake 5006m - Tilicho Base Camp. Sleeping in Tilicho Base Camp.
Day 11
Day 11
Tilicho Base Camp - Bangsar. 4-5 hours. Sleeping in Bangsar. 3700m.
Day 12
Day 12
Yak Karkha. 3-4 hours. Sleeping in Yak Karkha. 4035 m
Day 13
Day 13
Thorong Phedi. 4 hours. Sleeping in Thorong Phedi. 4538m
Day 14
Day 14
Thorong Pedhi - Thorong La Pass - Muktinath. 8-9 hours. 5416m the pass. Sleeping in Muktinath. 3710m. The highest Banya you have ever been to and vegetarian bortsch as the best reward for surviving the pass.
Day 15
Day 15
Muktinath - Jomsom - Marpha. 3 hours by bus. Sleeping in Marpha.
Day 16
Day 16
Marpha recovering. Concluding.
Day 17-18
Day 17-18
End of program
Jomsom - Pokhara. Local flight.
Recovering in Pokhara.
Bus or plane to Kathmandu.
International flight from Kathmandu.
Recovering in Pokhara.
Bus or plane to Kathmandu.
International flight from Kathmandu.
ONE-TIME LIFE EXPERIENCE. WILL IT BECOME PART OF YOUR LIFE?
WHO ARE THE NAVIGATORS?
We traveled a lot. A lot lot. Why we decided to share? For the same reason 99% of people in the world decide to create families and have kids - to pass on the essence, show secret places, share emotions, take care and smile happily watching the first brave steps. Not interesting for us to store up anymore. By sharing knowledge and skills we grow and develop ourselves -
so the process is mutual.
so the process is mutual.
Sasha Wickenden
Instagram: @sasha.wickenden
Sasha travels non-stop for the past 7 years. Visited 60+ countries on 4 continents, including behind the polar circle.
Climbed 20+ mountains and volcanoes of Nepal, Peru, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan and more. Celebrated her 30th birthday on top of Kilimanjaro volcano at the altitude of 5985 m above the sea level.
Co-Founder of the community of Free Spirited Nomads Sunsurfers. Owner of a cloud company — Translation Boutique A+. Co-Founder of Thorny Journey and Ayurvedic Hair Oil Story Amrapali.
Sasha led a group of 15 people around Annapurna in 2017. Afterwards, she wrote an article with tips and hacks for Annapurna Circuit trekking, that was awarded by Travelhacks as the best article in December 2017.
'Trying to experience every day as the new and only one, and sincerely believe that impossible is possible'.
Climbed 20+ mountains and volcanoes of Nepal, Peru, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan and more. Celebrated her 30th birthday on top of Kilimanjaro volcano at the altitude of 5985 m above the sea level.
Co-Founder of the community of Free Spirited Nomads Sunsurfers. Owner of a cloud company — Translation Boutique A+. Co-Founder of Thorny Journey and Ayurvedic Hair Oil Story Amrapali.
Sasha led a group of 15 people around Annapurna in 2017. Afterwards, she wrote an article with tips and hacks for Annapurna Circuit trekking, that was awarded by Travelhacks as the best article in December 2017.
'Trying to experience every day as the new and only one, and sincerely believe that impossible is possible'.
Daria Shelestova
Instagram: @daria_shelestova
Daria is a yoga teacher and expirienced traveller. Visited over 35 countries.
7 years ago one decision changed her life completely - she left Moscow with one-way ticket to Bali. After 5 months of non-stop travelling in South-Eastern Asia and practicing yoga she discovered her way and purpose in life - helping other people on a body and mind level.
Since then, Daria continues travelling a lot, being a well-known specialist in yoga and yoga-therapy in Russia. She orginizes yoga-tours, workshops and yoga-camps all over the world.
They met with Sasha on a SunGathering in Mexico in 2018 (a big event for free-travellers by Sunsurfers community) and since then - stay close friends in spite of time and distance.
7 years ago one decision changed her life completely - she left Moscow with one-way ticket to Bali. After 5 months of non-stop travelling in South-Eastern Asia and practicing yoga she discovered her way and purpose in life - helping other people on a body and mind level.
Since then, Daria continues travelling a lot, being a well-known specialist in yoga and yoga-therapy in Russia. She orginizes yoga-tours, workshops and yoga-camps all over the world.
They met with Sasha on a SunGathering in Mexico in 2018 (a big event for free-travellers by Sunsurfers community) and since then - stay close friends in spite of time and distance.
What is mindful travelling for us?
Check out our video from Mexico - gathering of like-minded travellers from all over the world.
Giving word to those, who has already been to a Thorny Journey with us :)
We can show you opportunities.
But only you choose if to use them or not.
But only you choose if to use them or not.
FAQ
What are we going to eat?
We suggest (not insist) you to choose meals without meat during our trekking to give more energy and lightness to your body in the mountains. Nepalise cuisine has a lot of simple and hearty dishes, an amazing variety of local food. We will eat in cafes in big towns, and during trekking we will eat in villages - where locals provide food and drinks for travellers.
Where are we going to sleep?
Before trekking we are going to stay in hotels and guesthouses in shared rooms. During the Annapurna Circle we are planning to stay in local houses in small villages on the way. It is impossible to book them ahead, so we will trust life in giving us the best place to sleep.
Interesting fact - in some places you don't need to pay for the room, you pay only for your meals in that particular house and sleep for free.
Interesting fact - in some places you don't need to pay for the room, you pay only for your meals in that particular house and sleep for free.
How difficult is trekking?
In short - Sasha's Wickenden - one of the group leaders - father trekked this route in 2017. He was 62 years old at the time. If he could, you can also do it. This trek doesn't need any special knowledge or preparation. But a little challenge is possible, of course.
What are we going to move around with?
With local buses, maybe plane and a lot with our legs - prepare to loose a few kg :)
Who will be travelling with me?
We are gathering a small group of 10-12 people. We are wishing it to be gender balanced, but life will give us the right group anyway. We will be interviewing each applicant before approving to check the intentions and understanding of our journey format. Once we have completed the group, we will create an online chat, where you will be able to meet each other before the trip, and maybe even plan the flights together, if you are flying from one place.
Group will be leaded by two experienced navigators, who have been together to 90+ countries, 30+ mountains and volcanoes (including erupting ones), under water, in the sky (paragliding), in the true jungles with orangutans, in the countries with state of emergency, behind polar circle and survived :)
Group will be leaded by two experienced navigators, who have been together to 90+ countries, 30+ mountains and volcanoes (including erupting ones), under water, in the sky (paragliding), in the true jungles with orangutans, in the countries with state of emergency, behind polar circle and survived :)
Do I need insurance?
Yes, insurance is obligatory. It shall include trekking. We will be happy to assist you in getting one, once your application is approved.
First aid kit? Vaccination?
No vaccination is required for this trekking.
Most first-aid medicine can be purchased in local pharmacies without a prescription. If you have any chronic illnesses, we recommend to take medicine with you. Please also inform us, in case you have serious chronic illness in advance. We will have a first-aid kit with us, in case somethings happens on the way.
Most first-aid medicine can be purchased in local pharmacies without a prescription. If you have any chronic illnesses, we recommend to take medicine with you. Please also inform us, in case you have serious chronic illness in advance. We will have a first-aid kit with us, in case somethings happens on the way.
What are the must-haves to bring?
Clothes:
Trekking clothes - trekking shoes or comfortable sports shoes with thick sole, flis or hoody, softshell (if any), light rapid-drying trousers (yoga pants would also do), light long sleeve shirts, raincoat, thin gloves, buff, hat, forehead torch, trekking socks, light towel, drinking bottle or drinking system, sunscreen 50 SPF.
Underwear.
Reusable handkerchiefs - we try to be as eco as possible
Other stuff:
Trekking clothes - trekking shoes or comfortable sports shoes with thick sole, flis or hoody, softshell (if any), light rapid-drying trousers (yoga pants would also do), light long sleeve shirts, raincoat, thin gloves, buff, hat, forehead torch, trekking socks, light towel, drinking bottle or drinking system, sunscreen 50 SPF.
Underwear.
Reusable handkerchiefs - we try to be as eco as possible
Other stuff:
- Pen and small notebook
- Passport.
- Money. Better to take a combination of cash in USD and debit/ credit cards to cash out later.
- Open mind
What if I pay, but cannot go?
We are happy to return everything, what wasn't paid to our subcontractors and minus or expenses incurred by the moment of cancellation. If you or we will find a replacement for you, we will be able to refund everything by replacing you with another traveller. If you decide to cancel your trip, you need to inform us immediately.
What is something happens to me during the journey?
First, we mentioned that insurance is obligatory. Second, you will be guided by two experienced group navigators. Unforeseen circumstances happened to us before and we know how to handle it. For instance, these lines are written right now bu Sasha Wickenden from Sri Lanka after terror attacks and an upcoming very severe cyclon.
Any questions? Ask!
We will be happy to talk to you :)
We will be happy to talk to you :)
E-mail: travel@whole-world.org
Сколько стоит путешествие?
Раннее бронирование
При бронировании до 25.03 стоимость тура составит 3 250 долл.США
Для тех, кто долго думает
При бронировании после 26.03 стоимость тура составит 3 750 долл.США
При бронировании до 25.03 стоимость тура составит 3 250 долл.США
Для тех, кто долго думает
При бронировании после 26.03 стоимость тура составит 3 750 долл.США
When are we travelling?
Mountains of Honesty
1 November — 17 November 2019
Duration: 17 days
1 November — 17 November 2019
Duration: 17 days
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