BIG CHANGES IN NEPAL🇳🇵 GOOD OR BAD? (ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP PART 3)

[@JumpingPlaces]

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[@JumpingPlaces]

Yes we used the same health insurance, i think we bought the level that is above basic

[@JumpingPlaces]

I wasn't trying to be offensive sorry, didn't realize saying that was a derogatory phrase.

[@shareonrivas1458]

BRAVE STRONG KIDS!!!!!! GOOD FOR YOU THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Congratulations to you guys for your new remarkable video today’s from Kathmandu, Nepal in April of 2023❤❤❤❤Remarkable video to watch in peace 2023❤❤❤

[@tappers127]

I have just completed a 5 day Annapurna sanctuary trek with my wife and friend. We had a porter who was accredited as a guide as well - he cost $25 a day although I am sure we could have found one cheaper. He was brilliant and took very good care of us, never intrusive and indeed walked most of the time on his own ahead of us making sure he waited for us at any parts of the trek where there might be options on the path. At each village he recommended tea-houses to stay in but we always had the final say after my partners checked out the alternatives. Most of all we were very happy to be able to give someone employment for 5 days. Thanks for another great video that brought back great memeories of a week ago !!! Looking forward to the next one !!

[@clarelau2986]

3:24 hi do you still have contact of your porter?

[@giannishen]

It feels like the animals there are as friendly as people! Not long ago, I saw other people take a helicopter to go there to see the scenery. I didn’t expect you to go there too, but you walked by yourselves, which is amazing! Thank you for choosing such an extraordinary lives and bringing us such a wonderful visual feast! 👍🥰🙏👏

[@hivolco151]

This is such an adventurous trip! I have to admit I had stopped watching a while ago, because it seemed like all the adventures were kind of the same theme... Water, swim, warm climates... This is quite the change!!! From the time I was a small child I wanted to mountain climb, so even being at base camp would be really amazing to me when it comes to these Epic mountains. Thanks for sharing the realities of painful at times journeys that pay off with magnificent views! Cheers!

[@JumpingPlaces]

Welcome back, glad you are enjoying the current adventure :D

[@dansouth2088]

Thank you so much for another wonderful video! The info on the mandatory guide in Nepal is interesting as I had heard about this recently. It's such a wonderful place to visit and hike, but having a mandatory guide is kind of a deal-breaker for myself.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah its going to be a deal-breaker for many, a lot of people in the comments here have said they cancelled their plans to come because of it. We also spoke with people on the trail that mentioned their friends had cancelled their plans. There is no point making this rule to create some guide jobs when it is actually going to affect Nepal's tourism as a whole much worse. So many people that wont come now and won't be spending money throughout the country because of this.

[@priyamd4759]

Looks like there are 2 villages named Deurali ... one immediately after _Ghorepani_ (Part 2, time 09:00 ) and this one just before MP Base camp (Part 3, time 27:00) .... or may be i am getting light headed at altitude zero (sea shore!) .... Yours is the best ABC vlog with all the details and also the last episode summarizing your experiences and costs (I saw that first) ..... Thanks, Regards, p.s. Oh in part 2 itself on the giant map 09:43 Deurali (where you are now) and at 09:53 in upper right hand corner of the same map Deurali again!! There are 2 Dovan too. Google map shows a prominant Dovan near to Pokhra and then there is another Dovan if one zooms in enough that is close to the end of the trek between bamboo and Himalaya (time 09:53 Part 2) . Some trekkers have called it upper Dovan but google map and this giant map both mention it as Dovan only.

[@DamonVagabond]

Well, I just changed my plans for later this year. My preference is to trek alone or in small groups at my own pace. Understandably, the Nepalese people need jobs and as a traveler I do like helping locals. However, this could definitely decrease the amount of trekkers in the short term but may level out in the future. The clientele will for sure change. Thanks again guys, good video.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Cheers! From out understanding you can still do everest base camp solo but thats the only one i think

[@bimalshrestha3586]

It’s for the safety of tourists mate, if you have a local guide he knows about the local geographical conditions and it’s easier rescues . Many tourists were reported of Missing while trekking, and it was difficult to rescue the trekkers coz they can’t track thieir location, thats why government decides not to let tourists to trek alone.

[@PhilipOberg]

I have a weird and random tip: I noticed Carol has very dry lips - when you brush your teeth use your toothbrush on your lips. It really helps keep them from getting too dried out. I know it sounds weird but it really helps

[@JumpingPlaces]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@Better.Beyond]

We arrived on 31st March and started trekking the Poon Hill in beginning of April, so a guide/porter was obligatory. I do understand the intuition to create job opportunities, but for treks like Poon Hill it’s just unnecessary. For more advanced treks it might be applicable, but Poon Hill or ABC… if we hadn’t book the flights before the rules were announced, we wouldn’t have come. Don’t get me wrong - Nepal is beautiful and locals are super friendly. But being forced as a low budget backpacker to spend a minimum of around 20 USD / day for a porter/guide you don’t need and want… lots of backpackers come to Nepal because it’s affordable. But with this rule treks like Annapurna Circuit just got so much more expensive so that probably more and more (solo) travelers will avoid it.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Wow so even for a simple trek like Poonhill it's mandatory?!

[@Better.Beyond]

@@JumpingPlaces yes it’s within the same area like ABC. You need same TIMS/ABC permission, therefore a guide is mandatory as well. I asked every solo trekker i saw how they get around it, but all of them started trekking before the 1st April. Btw. Dal Bhat best meal! Is like buying two for one 😊 And 24 hour power of course! My girlfriend also had momos all the time 😁 Loved the series btw!

[@JumpingPlaces]

Cheers! That is so bizarre that you need a guide for such a short straight forward trek like poon hill. I know it is tough because of the steps but there is basically no danger of getting lost or anything on that trail. They should probably have just made the rule for treks that are genuinely dangerous and difficult, not easier treks like these.

[@evelinholmes6401]

Money never stop to many people from doing things. Since Covid the flights have doubled and tripled. The flights from our city to Cancun,Mexico have mor than doubled yet it has not stopped many people from travelling.

[@Better.Beyond]

@@JumpingPlaces yes agree! The rule should be only applicable for treks with a serious risk or for those with saftey concerns. Looking forward to your next episode 😊

[@randipvirdee2187]

I feel as though Nepal has such a diverse landscape. It is so beautiful, and i wouldnt of known without these videos! Thankyou🤩

[@JumpingPlaces]

Sure does! This trek is awesome because since you are constantly going up and down thousands of meters your are also constantly walking through very different scenery all the time 😍

[@melanieasselin3852]

Thanks for sharing this amazing adventure! Hiked ABC in 1999 and it still my favorite expedition of any countries 24 years later! Nepalese people are so wonderful! Glad you recovered quickly from altitude sickness.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Nice! does the trail look similar? I imagine the villages are quite bigger now of the trail

[@melanieasselin3852]

@@JumpingPlaces very much the same…brings back such amazing memories! I don’t recall seeing hot showers though ;)

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah the hot showers were definitely nice!

[@ioonthetube]

I wonder if they'll truly implement the 'mandatory guide' rule this time; I am saying it because I have heard about it several times before and it never went beyond the 'rumor'/plan stage. Personally, it will deter me from going back to Nepal. Why? I hike solo. I do it all over the world. I did in Nepal previously. This is how I like it. It is less a matter of budget for me (also budget also matters); for me it is mostly a matter of style. It will push Nepal lower in my "wish list"/"priority list" if they do enforce this rule. I walk "freely". no pre-defined itinerary; often - no pre-defined route too. It is basic to my hiking. I hike my own hike. Always. As for "providing work to locals" - well, I definitely "spread" my money around, just by being there. By sleeping and eating in the villages; by shopping in the stores; by paying various permits; by paying for transportation; by donating in schools, hospitals, temples; by paying locals to guide me - when I do want to be guided; by going to different "attractions". I don't like the idea of being "forced" to "provide work" to someone - in a single specific way.

[@thomaslaursen4802]

Word

[@Benandmycat]

Great to see the next part of your trek , thanks Interesting to hear about the changes to trekking in Nepal. Personally having to have a guide would mean it would take the freedom away for us which I think is so important to have the option!!

[@AfshinShams-fs8ju]

This is very sad news and will definitely affect my plans around Nepal. I don’t like guides, ever. I like my pace and my way and can do my own research thanks to the internet and videos like yours. Looks like Indian Himalayas is going to become very popular. I am wondering if this is the new policy for all of Nepal? Langtang as well? Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yes it is for all apparently, only everest base camp isn't included for some reason

[@-mrt9598]

Congrats to both of you hitting ABC 🎉 been watching & following you guys for a while. My sis n her hubby went to Poon Hill last year and planning to go ABC this coming October… will share this video with them and thanks for latest updates on hiring guides. Namaste 🙏

[@JumpingPlaces]

Highly recommend, you will see how awesome the end is in the next video :D

[@thebudgetbackpackers]

Great video, loved seeing the ABC trek again! Also, thank you for addressing the changes coming up. It's very important for both sides. For one, there are definitely environmental changes that are occurring to the land and glaciers, not to mention that tourism brings additional jobs to certain areas of the country. But Fiona and I went to Nepal because we could afford it, were on a tight budget, but wanted to trek in the Himalayas. Getting a guide and/or porter would have added costs that might have made us cut back in other areas or even shortened our trip. It's a tough conversation either way, but I'm looking for to hearing about more developments with regard to this topic. :)

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah, i supposed they will just change the rules again if it backfires too much. How did the trek go for you? Did you find it difficult? It's more difficult than we thought it would be

[@thebudgetbackpackers]

@@JumpingPlaces It was more difficult than we expected as well, but we made it through well enough. We stayed at the Temple Tree Resort in Pokhara after our trek and got back massages. That was clutch! :) Looking forward to seeing more videos in Nepal!

[@TheEddieToro]

Carol & Chris and everyone reading this namaste or hola 👋🏻. I'm throwing in my 2 cents worth meaning my opinion on the change. I'm an American 🇺🇸 living in Colombia 🇨🇴 and making Colombian 🇨🇴 pesos, not US bucks 💰 so that change has already made me change my mind about doing a trek in Nepal 🇳🇵 in the foreseeable future. Why? Because I make around 1,000 dollars a month and part of that salary is tied up in financial obligations so I'll have a shoestring (tight) budget when I arrive in Nepal in 2024. I understand how important it is to create jobs for Nepali people and good for them. I'll have to wait until I have a better financial situation to do the Nepal treks with a paid guide. Many people around the world 🌍 who make a low salary per month are in my situation so we'll have to keep our money 💰 tight. Thanks 🙏🏻 for the information guys. Nepal is amazing and I look forward to exploring what I can on my shoestring budget in 2024.

[@timallison8560]

wow, that mandatory guide law WILL keep me from visiting nepal.

[@PinasSarapAbroad]

Hi Chris and Carol,if they make the guide mandatory till the last moment we were thinking to go there but not anymore because its absurd to make such things Mandatory as if it is north korea and indeed a lot of people like us will not go there after all because people doesn't want to be pressured anymore as if they are back home under strict timetables

[@CelticMickWalks]

I have no issues with a guide, I am heading to Nepal in September for a month and have a guide booked for Langtang Trek and will vlog my experience, he is fine with that and costs 700 euro for 8 days and he will collect me and drop me to my homestay for 2 night and then we Trek. Been in conversation with him for over a year and can't wait

[@katiekatlovesu]

The other reason I heard from my guide last week was that one solo trekker was found dead near thorong la pass earlier this year without anyone knowing. So I think the new policy is also for safety.

[@ninettemurk7492]

Regarding the guides becoming obligatory, I think that for single trekkers it might make sense to group together with a few more people (maybe create a Facebook group for this) and then share the expenses. If you want to feel alone in nature, just ask the guide to walk a little bit further ahead, that's usually not a problem except on dangerous terrain.

[@JumpingPlaces]

I thought it was for solo (single) trekkers too, because all the articles wrote solo trekkers in the headlines. But after talking with locals its actually for everyone even if you are in a group or a couple. I guess their meaning of solo is without a guide vs being only one person.

[@ninettemurk7492]

@@JumpingPlaces You mean 1 guide per person?

[@JumpingPlaces]

No it's 1 guide for a group or single person only. Sorry i actually misread your initial comment, i thought you were saying that the guide only applies to single trekkers hiking alone and not groups. Your idea was good if the person doesn't have the budget for it. From the feedback from others in this video it does appear that the turn off is more about not being able to just do things by themselves than the cost of a guide

[@ninettemurk7492]

@@JumpingPlaces I understand that completely, but I also understand that Nepal wants more people to earn an income for their families. I watch quite a lot of travel/trekking videos and often the guide walks far ahead, so people can still be alone in nature ;-) Anyway, with so many people on some of the treks, it looks like a highway sometimes ;-)

[@gorkhe-f6f]

Bro im from Nepal and these rule are only for solo travellers not for groups.

[@thomasmoffatt]

Hiked this same route, at same time of year, but 40 years ago. Rain, usually with thunder, every day. Also, plenty of leaches. Had one avalanche that came down at 7 am, 5 minutes ahead of me.

[@ross1972]

Being forced to hace a guide really puts me off I just wanted to do an easy hike like the Mardi Himal or Poon hill. Im experienced hiking in New Zealand and being alone when walking in the mountains and going at my pace is very important. I dont mind paying more for permits but guides really puts me off.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah i'm surprised that they even require it for a super simple trek like poon hill. Even this ABC trek is considered one of the safest treks in nepal overall, there is basically just one path to walk up and it is the same path down and you are constantly passing local villages and locals. Almost impossible to get lost and in danger.

[@dennisdaniels2992]

Chris and Carol, I hope you explore new places around the world soon!

[@ilovejewelyn]

Thank you for sharing!! I’ve been enjoying! I’ve done ABC a couple years ago and it was one of my greatest travel experiences! Happy travels!

[@JumpingPlaces]

Can see why!

[@peterhadley1654]

In 1978 we hired a Sherpa and 2 porters for that trek. We only carried day packs and had the comraderie of the locals as a group, which turned out to be the best part of the trek!! We paid only about $3/day. Slept in the jungle in tents & Hinko Cave when we couldn’t stay in local houses (before lodges ). It’s a better experience by far.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Wow, back then these villages that we are passing must have just been a few houses then? I wonder if some of them didn't even exist at all since places like bamboo, dovan, himalaya are tiny even now

[@marcopaganotto9125]

Did that walk 30 years ago! Would love to go back and see how much it's changed.

[@johnwakefield9378]

Family members have homes around this altitude. One I t 8600 feet up the other t 900 feet up. There is a noticeable difference in O2 in this range. I know you guys now are hove the highest of the homes.

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Carol & Chris: Congratulations to you guys for your new remarkable video today’s from Kathmandu, Nepal this week in April of 2023 to shows these great places in joy 2023❤❤❤

[@janer8861]

Nepal is our favourite country, we only got as far as Pokhara, we didn't hike. I can't wait to watch these videos, they are truly amazing. Carol looks awfully tired though. Take care of yourselves. x

[@Nigamadhikari]

4:09 " i think Nepali people really love dogs " We literally have a festival dedicated to them It's called " kukur tihar " We worship dogs on that day .... No matter if they are street dogs or a expensive breed .... And almost every Nepali family has owned dog atleast once

[@JumpingPlaces]

Makes sense!

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Chris & Carol:Welcome to Annapurna,Nepal this week in great joy & peace April of 2023.I wish you guys safe journeys always in these great villages among these hills in April of 2023❤❤❤

[@angelap32]

The Holy monkeys are called Assamese monkeys...they are soo cute!! This trek is getting more scarier as I watch it... especially when you're in an avalanche Zone I know you guys will be okay❤ I can imagine how physically and mentally challenging that this is... I give you and Carol all the credit in the world to do this❤❤👍👍

[@stelronknapp123]

Such an amazing adventure. Thanks for allowing us to join you. Even from the comfort of our living room, we are feeling Carol's blistered feet, and the challenges you have both faced thus far. NAMASTE ! ❤

[@martinoreilly1]

We are a treking group who have canceled our trip to Nepal because of this new Guide rule. Were going to do the Camino instead.

[@JumpingPlaces]

That is a shame but it appears others here are also mentioning that they are cancelling, hopefully it won't decrease tourism too much. Camino should be awesome! doesn't that trek take like a month to do?

[@martinoreilly1]

Were only going to do 3 weeks but yeah the whole Camino would take at least 4 weeks. I done the Annapurna circuit in '96 and 2001, really fantastic. Has this new road impacted much or can you avoid it? Take care in that section you's are in it's prone to avalanches. Good luck.

[@JumpingPlaces]

On this base camp trek we only had a bit of road from nayapool to Ulleri at the beginning for about 2 hours and then after that it was pretty much all trekking paths

[@martinkulung6346]

Hi may can i know what kind of new guide rule can you mention it details pls??

[@stevendhaliwal1649]

Great seeing both of you fulfil your dreams. I love it when you say you’re tired and body parts are hurting but you always at some point in the video still manage to smile because of what you are witnessing. Thanks for taking us with you.❤

[@JumpingPlaces]

It's definitely good being distracted by the views all the time :D

[@larrypicard8802]

Nepal is being a bit short sited in their new directives for trekkers. I get they want to help their population but this might not be the way to do it.

[@joebruhin2098]

Hey Guys, I get chills just viewing this most wonderful experience you are having...surely this one will be a highlight of a lifetime. I was in Nepal in the 70's but could not do a trek like this because we were traveling with a 3 year old...But still Nepal was a highlight of my life but could not experience it like this....BTW I didn't want to leave Nepal, I loved it...I think you may be seeking a beach in the future, Philippines? Thank you for filming this so very beautiful, it would be a most spiritual experience for me..take very good care.

[@JumpingPlaces]

There is certainly something special about Nepal, we love pretty much everything about it. Now that we did this trek it made us love it even more. Wait until you see the next video, what you have seen so far is nothing compared to what is coming!

[@joebruhin2098]

@@JumpingPlaces ❤

[@martajandzis4361]

I've done ABC few years ago. It was the best adventure of my life. In Deurali I slept in the same guest house😊.It was very busy and some people had to sleep in tents. I love Himalayas❤ Have a great time and stay safe 💪💝🌹

[@mhrshr62]

Hi Chris and carol, be aware that you are climbing higher altitude for sure its cold and dry air.thats why carol has a dry lips, then the most important thing is THE lack of oxygen. on every 200 meters try to stop and deep slow breath for 30 seconds. don't sleep on your back it will fasten your heart beats.try the left side .. all the best of luck.come back safe.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Thanks for the info :D

[@pitaguy11]

Incredible guys! You both rock and we are really proud of you Carol for pushing through your mental and physical challenges. We wanted to give you a big hug!!!! Both of you actually!

[@carolinadanson]

Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@karenmclean8050]

Loving these trekking videos! You guys are amazing! Thanks for taking us along on this incredible journey! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@FeelKoreaTV]

와 당신은 정말 대단한 여행가입니다. Literally you are jumping places. Amazing traveller.

[@007robinhoodlove5]

YUP absolutely agree with you ...MANDATORY GUIDE policy will decrease forienghners

[@teppo9585]

Did the Annapurna trek when I was 19 in 1993. Had a guide that carried some of my stuff. Felt ripped off at the end as I often had to wait for him and I didn´t really get my belly fed proper though meals were supposed to be included in the price. Also I didn´t need more than I could carry anyway (and I didnt get refunded for the 4 extra days I paid for as the trek only lasted 11 when I had paid for 15). It was just that I thought it was somehow necessary to have the carrier/guide. Would have been better off without all in all. There was no KZbin back then to figure things out beforehand. If at least the food had been ample I´d probably not feel too bad about it.

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Well done Chris and Carol for making it this far. That looked really tough. I can feel the cold from here in Ireland.🤣👍😊🇳🇵

[@carolinadanson]

It only gets colder 😂 wait for the next video 🥶😅

[@lichanyanthan5684]

What good is a policy when the kitchen is full but guests don't come? The kitchen will rot. Isn't it like you reach Everest base camp and you realise that you forgot something important and you send someone to fetch it down to Lukla? I would suggest the Nepalese Government to make some price changes on the entry rather than after entering .

[@EdCNJ]

Hey Chris, you know there’s no excuse moving forward when you say “it’s bit of a walk” wherever you travel. You two can walk for miles now on flat land, haha just kidding!! Kudos on even planning a trip of this magnitude to begin with, its amazing to witness through your videos.

[@jiakeng88jkt]

The himalayan to deurali part got lots of steps. I completed mine last month... So nice to see snow.

[@barbaram2196]

That’s a shame about the new rules. They already talked about it a decade ago when I was doing ABC. I was a solo hiker and that was the best part of the hike. I’d never do it if I had to join a group or pay the guide just for myself. Nepalese are lovely, welcoming people so I’d not want to see them being badly economically hit by this rule. And as always it’s those who are already strangling like the people in the villages who will feel the negative consequences of it, not the government. Anyway, glad you made it just in time. Enjoy.

[@cats.are.cool.A.F]

Thank you for the heads up on the guide thing been to Nepal 4 Times and was planning to come back in November to include Langtang trek for the 2nd time but after hearing this its a major turn off for me and will not do the trek with a guide 😕

[@JumpingPlaces]

It is going to be a huge turnoff for many trekkers, seems even worse in your case since you have already done the trek before and know it already

[@nepalgorkha8665]

DAL BHAT POWER 24 HOUR😂 I have been enjoying your Volgs. Thank you for visiting our Nepal. And I hope this new rule of solo trekking banning will be withdrawn asap. Because of this new rule HARALD BALDR didn't able to trek this time here. #NAMASTE TO BOTH OF YOU. 🇳🇵❤️🇧🇷

[@JumpingPlaces]

Ah did Harald also mention the new rule too? I didn't know he talked about.

[@kimutley5584]

Thank you for doing this series. We’ve really enjoyed it! Have you ever thought of doing the Camino de Santiago?

[@JumpingPlaces]

not yet but another viewer just mentioned that he and a group are going to do it, looks like a real adventure also!

[@heikeherbert3683]

Chris and Carol, I am SO impressed with your stamina! I never exercise and I'm too old for this kind of trip- so I'm really glad you're taking me along with you ( so to speak!). When this expedition is over, I prescribe the best Spa Resort in Thailand, with unlimited massages and pampering, for both of you, for AT LEAST A WEEK, disregard the expense- YOU'VE EARNED IT!! 🏖️💆‍♀️💆💆‍♂️🍹🍸!!!

[@atanuphukon228]

Loads of memories flashing through. I did it in the mid 90's. Then everything was very affordable, you have to collect your ACAP pass at Chomrong by paying a small fee for the trekk. One thing I have to say, that's about the food available through out the trekk, they are the best in all of Nepal and the cheapest. I had the best pizzas at MBC, they were simply out of the world. I am thanking you for your lovely presentation and of being able to refresh my fading memories. Thank you once again. God bless.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Cool, the villages must have been much smaller back then?

[@atanuphukon228]

@@JumpingPlaces indeed, small, quite and peaceful. Only Chomrong was the largest village en route and a small hydel power unit installed with Japanese collaboration use to power a large part of the Village if not all. By the way I took the Gandruk route from Nayapool. You can also do the Gosainkund (source of the Trisuli river) trekk which is also very beautiful but challenging. Starts from a small town Dhunche and ends at a place near Kathmandu. You will love it for sure. Wishing you two my best wishes. Enjoy.

[@maliplaviklc]

I just lost my interest of trekking in Nepal as soon as you said those new rules. I can afford a guide,no problem with that. The thing is I wanna do the trekking myself,explore the places and relax. Most likely many people would agree and will go trekking somewhere else.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yes already quite a few comments here saying they cancelled their treks now, we also met people on the trail that cancelled future treks or had friends that cancelled. It's nice that they want to figure out ways to create more jobs but they just need to understand the mind of many trekkers. Hopefully it doesn't backfire too much, they can always change the rules again if it doesn't work out. The thing is some of these treks are pretty straight forward like this one that we are doing, there is basically one single path the entire time to go in and back out and everywhere has signs e.t.c. It's almost impossible to get lost, I cant even imagine how someone would go missing on this trail especially since you are constantly passing villages and the locals. Maybe they should have put those rules for treks that are genuinely complicated and dangerous.

[@maliplaviklc]

@@JumpingPlaces couldn’t agree more! Anyway good luck with the trekking and keep making videos! 😁

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Nepalis work as security guards in Malaysia. Very good staff

[@JumpingPlaces]

They are some of the nicest people we have ever met so far :D

[@pambp5978]

One step at a time has taken you two to some amazing and challenging places. Again thank you for sharing your travels.

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Carol & Chris:Congratulations to you guys to climbs these many hills or small mountains among these villages in Nepal today’s this week in April of 2023.I wish you guys safe journeys always in peace Nepal 2023❤❤❤Remarkable video to watch in peace 2023❤❤❤

[@Alex_Gaming55]

Thanku for our country visit ❤️ You both look like really good and also i hope you can enjoy in our country , we every Nepalese always helping heart each other and respect our every guest.❤️ Who's watching my cmt , welcome our country Nepal you really good feel our country and you whatever want natural like waterfall , mountain , Hills , lakes, weather etc found here ❤️🇳🇵

[@lauracullivan3733]

Loving this series - have been thinking about doing Everest Base camp but you've made me want to do this instead. Looks gorgeous - so impressive that you've managed it without guides or having your baggage transferred!

[@JumpingPlaces]

Cool! We decided to do this one because we heard the scenery is more diverse compared to everest and you see more village/local life. It is also less touristy and at lower altitudes so seemed better to do this one for out first time :D

[@yulipeng]

Great video, thank you for posting! What insurance did you buy? Is it local insurance or medical insurance from your home country?

[@JumpingPlaces]

We used world nomads, it is an online insurance that we always use, we have their link in the video description

[@themanwithdahelmet]

Not a wipeout but a Snow Whiteout! Impressive enchanting wizard of oz "heaven on earth" trail so far......

[@rollin66]

Nepal is peaceful and happiest country ever and there is no need to fear 😱 of anyone or anything Nepalese are so friendly and they are very helpfull ♥

[@mylahbarreto5265]

I love that there’s nice accommodations along the way. Scenery, terrain, animals, and views constantly changing!

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah the constant change in scenery and wildlife was definitely one of the highlights

[@ronniekuhn2026]

Hey there. You spoke briefly about the new rules about guides for trekking in Nepal and said it wasn’t mandatory for Everest. I have the 3 passes trek planned for October 2023 which is in the Everest region. Do I need a guide? Where can I find this information? Everything I’ve read about the new guide rules doesn’t mention anything about Everest. Thank you.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Not too sure unfortunately, I read the everest region has its own rules so in theory that should apply to 3 passes if it is in the same region

[@wonglaingee4290]

Wonderful video, thinking to continue to ABC after Poon Hill. Views are insanely beautiful. Having a guide is a good things in many ways! You get more first hand information from the guides themselves, and get to know the their culture and hiking stories.

[@garywilson1688]

We went on a guided trek (Annapurna Circuit) and would do it again. Made great friends with our guide and porter. That's just us though. Saw lots of Israelis, young people just after they finished their military duty. Most were great people but there were some that were very rude to the locals.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Would love to do the circuit, people say it looks completely different to this base camp one

[@bryanclavero3653]

Great job, you two! Keep pushing.

[@hebertheberthebert]

curious about special gear and coats to bring to do this hike

[@JumpingPlaces]

We will make a video at the end covering all our costs and gear that we took on the trek

[@unisverse369]

ABC, one of the best place for trekking in Nepal. To those who have not visited here yet MUST VISIT !

[@japantruestory]

Such a great trek. I envy you guys ! Definetely need to do some hiking in Nepal. I do work with some Nepalese here in Japan - very nice ppl ! Thx for the video !

[@nainitalism]

The Bhotia dogs always follow you along the trail. The only problem is if you're camping out they'll keep you awake at night barking at anything that come close. Best of intentions !

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yes we had one of those barking nights haha

[@adammason4454]

I was thinking of trekking in nepal but i wouldnt want to do it as a group thing. I like doing things on my own.

[@JumpingPlaces]

You can still do it solo but just with one guide, doesn't have to be a group. From my understanding the only option to do it completely by yourself now is everest base camp. No idea why that one is the only one that is exempt from the rule, there are many other treks that are considered to be way safer than everest base camp

[@x_isaka]

​@@JumpingPlaces thorangla pass incident coulf be the reason compare to EBC.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Could be, although didn't guides and porters die during that too? some freak weather incident. Surely some weather monitor should have been able to pick up that crazy storm?

[@adammason4454]

@JumpingPlaces i wanted to do annapurna over everest. I did have a look at the group tours online but im more of an independent traveller and a budget one.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yes we chose annapurna because there are less people on trail and we also read that the scenery is more diverse overall.

[@cediegordo5166]

I really like how informative your videos. Can’t wait for the last part of your ABC trekking. I got excited to be there with these breathtaking views. Any tips on how to prepare mentally and physically before starting ABC?

[@JumpingPlaces]

The last part will blow you away! video is coming on Saturday, it is a whole other level at the camps. Before doing the treks we did a lot of working out at the gym and things like cardio. Our calves got really sore on the hike because of the steps so i think its a good idea to do calf workout like calf raises or go somewhere where you can practice walking up steps to get the muscles more conditioned. One thing that we would have done is to walk around a bit with a 10-15 kilo backpack to get our shoulders and traps used to it more. On the first few days our trap muscles and shoulders were really sore because we were not used to walking for hours with that kind of weight. For us the hard part mentally was the constant freezing weather, but that is because we went in March. The main peak seasons like April/May won't be as cold as what we faced.

[@zenithex5650]

0:40 the man in the back is literally me when i visited nepal a year ago..gosh those mountains and landscapes are so beautiful and hypnotysing 😍❤❤

[@JumpingPlaces]

Didn't notice him before, he's definitely taking it all in :D Switching between annapurna south and machapuchare

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Chris & Carol:I wish you guys safe journeys to treks these great places in the Mountains to passed so many great villages with small ponds in Nepal this week in April of 2023❤❤❤

[@kelvinyschun]

Some people buy insurance and fly back ... that's what a guide told me

[@OlgaShrestha]

Love your videos about ABC trek and other adventures! QQ: where did you buy your insurance for this trek and how much did it cost if you dont mind sharing? Also thinking to get one.

[@ricardotongol567]

Hello Chris and Carol. Thank you for sharing your adventure in Nepal. Awesome place and beautiful country.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Our pleasure!

[@peterhadley1654]

Watch Michael Palin do this trek in his Himalayas video series! He had a hard time but reaped the rewards. The sanctuary is where the yeti was sighted during 1970 British South Face Expedition!

[@jereza671]

Have you guys been to the grand canyon, descending from the south rim and up to the north rim and back? (16 miles) one way. Seems to me like your kind of adventure. Just a suggestion!

[@stephenenferto9451]

Good day guys congratulations to both of you. I think the guide fee would be 1000 npr per day.

[@hafunland894]

Sorry to say everyone having to pay guides will cost more jobs than it creates. Many trekkers won't go there if they do this and therefore, they won't be renting rooms, buying foods, buying souvenirs, etc... However, politicians will get their hands on the money while tourism drops off and then sanity will prevail, guides won't be mandatory and back to square one...

[@danrabenhorst2387]

Do you think about being on a tropical beach these days?

[@JumpingPlaces]

For sure, that is why its coming next after the Himalayas haha

[@a4ugaming493]

Heaven on earth Nepal🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@josephreis2274]

Chris you should have gone swimming like harold. Nice video as usual thanks to you and Carolina

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

Oh I’m feeling the pain! Carol was very quiet and keeping herself to herself. I have a bit of mix feeling about the guide situation! I’m all for helping and giving back to the locals but the appeal is the freedom not having someone you don’t know at every moment during this journey for me I would feel a lot more self conscious. As you do know I really would love to do this but I also know I would have to do it at much slower paste with days off in between and the cost of having someone else to pay for means I may push myself too much or not do as much as I could do at slower paste just because of the cost! Also part of the fun is to plan it! I really enjoy planning trips books vlogs documentaries I really thrive on this and looking forward to my reward “the trip and travel journey tailored to my needs and preferences” I understand some people would rather let someone organise it all also… I will be interested to see what happens how this plans out! Thank you again for all these details! One thing … is there plug for electricity in the rooms you sleep 💤 in? I have to say sleeping in the cold is what worries me the most! I guess having the right gear is most important! Kind regards to both of you Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yes we have mixed feelings too, we think overall it will just reduce tourism since many people simply don't want a guide. As you mentioned the idea of having a stranger with us for 12 days for the entire day is not so appealing. We see some people really hit it off with their guides and are friends but many others just looked like strangers walking besides each other for days. We also found out that the lodges provide free food and free place to stay for the guides so its actually worse for them, will be more mouths they have to feed for free. I imagine its really going to impact the longer trails and the people that live on those trails that take weeks to complete as its less likely people will pay someone for 2/3 weeks, people will probably end up having to do shorter treks. Hopefully we are wrong and it helps the Nepalis more overall somehow. Some places have plugs in the rooms, other places don't, depends really. We went in March which is still pretty damn cold so April/May will be quite a bit hotter.

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

@@JumpingPlaces Thank you that’s very interesting 🤔 got me thinking the 3rd single bed is for the guide🧐🤨🤪??? Imagine if you don’t get on with your guide it ruins your holiday of a life time! All these is not well thought of like per say the way Bhutan 🇧🇹 deals with guided tourism which would work out perfect if I had the means, but again it does restrict the tourism flow and it works out for Bhutan where I think it may be very different ball game for Nepal 🇳🇵 Only time will tell …

[@waxonwaxoff6094]

Hello I went to Nepal once and did the Annapurna Circuit , I hired a guide and it went well .I think that it’s good to have a guide as it helps the economy and the community.

[@beatsgamers454]

Nepal = Nature ❤

[@Khemkhem-uq4wl]

Heaven Nepal. amazing filming. ❤

[@Columbiaq]

It's my dream to do at least one of the trekking hikes in Nepal. How much roughly did it cost the whole trekk? Food,accommodation, permits etc.??

[@JumpingPlaces]

We mention that in our next video which should be to tomorrow 😁 we also go over what we packed 👍

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya. Chris and Carol. Gorgeous intro. Always watch, like, and share your videos. I do not always comment. That is nice for the dogs that they have company to walk with. My dog would walk for hours. Beautiful footage. Amazing views. Wow. That is a shame they are changing the rules. Understand it will bring work. But like you say, people might not have that budget. And not want a guide so will deter visitors. Those monkeys were so big. Another spectacular hike. Well done. I felt tired watching you both. And the heights, you two are so brave. Thank you for taking us along. It is something I could never do. Great footage of the helicopter. I hope whoever had to get it is ok. It looked like a prawn cracker with your meal. Great video. Thank you for sharing. Have a lovely day. Take care

[@JumpingPlaces]

Thanks for still following along Nicky, hope you have a great week :D luckily the helicopters at the end were for a tour but I think the one at the beginning was an emergency rescue

[@NickyDunn]

@@JumpingPlaces You two are my Fav KZbin couple. I will always follow you both. Glad to hear the helicopter was just for a tour. Thank you. I turned 50, so celebrating this weekend. Have a lovely week

[@JumpingPlaces]

happy bday! Hope you enjoyed the celebrations :D

[@NickyDunn]

@@JumpingPlaces thank you 😊

[@ayhansimsek8506]

Thanks for sharing it with us. Very beautiful places but to cold for me.

[@ssemrit]

Carol looks mentally drained but she's a trooper❤

[@howards9093]

the bad part is the home stays will have to bribe guide to bring guests to them, this will decrease the money they already get. the lower bidders (poor) will go out of business

[@grg131]

Agree

[@kleahm]

This is definitely something new compare to what i always watch during pandemic. Looks so much fun to hike.

[@markclayton626]

Wow, great vid, I feel exhausted watching, you guys must be extremely tired, but how wonderful the trekking, beautiful Nepal ❤

[@ronmexico9631]

I need to be on my own schedule and not someone else's so a big mistake from my perspective

[@MrNavin]

Great Video as always. I am planing for next month annapurna base camp solo trek . Is guide compulsory now?? Please reply if possible .

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yes if you are not Nepali it is compulsory

[@MrNavin]

@@JumpingPlaces Thankyou so much. And waiting for next video. I really enjoy lot your annapurna series.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Next video will be tomorrow, cheers!