Annapurna - Guide/Porter-guide

[kinkajou]

Hi
I am travelling to Nepal in mid-September and I am planning to do the Annapurna circuit trek. This will be the first time I travel to Nepal or do any major trekking. I would like to do the trek independently as far as possible. Since I am travelling to Nepal alone, I would like to hire a guide or porter-guide to accompany me on the trek. Would it be advisable to reserve a guide online before I arrive in Nepal, or would it be easier to to try and find someone once I arrive in Kathmandu? If I try to find someone in Kathmandu, what is the best way to go about this?

Thanks
Dan

[Mark]

Hi Dan

Not sure what your onward travel plans are, but you would be better off heading to Pokhara and hiring a porter/guide from there (It's closer to Besisihar/Bhulebule than KTM). Also if you leave your extra gear in Pokhara, it will be there at the end of your trek. I did this trek last year and found a porter/guide from this website in the Recommendations, Endorsements.. page.

His name is Dipak and I can recommend him highly. His email address is
dipak_khadka123@*yahoo.com (delete the *). If you would like any more info on Dipak you can PM me.

Have a great trek.

Mark