Trekking in Nepal

One of the best parts of trekking Annapurna is walking through villages and meeting local children. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

As we trekked from Nayapul, villagers carried out their daily chores. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Tej, a Peregrine Adventures local guide, at a Modi Khola River crossing // © 2015 Mindy Poder

The group finishing the first day of hiking in Tikhedhunga, a location with several teahouses // © 2015 Mindy Poder

A local boy and his rooster joined our group for the morning. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Terraced fields are common at lower elevations, where more crops can grow. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Peregrine’s porters, who lift clients’ heaviest luggage, hike ahead of the group and take quick breaks. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Teahouses at lower elevation grow many of the ingredients served in meals such as dal bhat veg, fried noodles and more. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Teahouse accommodations are simple, but offer home cooked meals and instant access to nature. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

It’s common for local kids to say “Namaste! Chocolate?,” so bring some chocolate treats to give away. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Trekkers, like this group from China, come from all over the world. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

The trek to Ghorepani is long, but the home stretch involves hiking past rhododendron bloom during Nepal’s spring season. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Ghorepani, as seen from the dining area of the teahouse that hosts Peregrine clients // © 2015 Mindy Poder

The highlight of many Annapurna treks is the sunrise ascent to Poon Hill (10,531 feet). // © 2015 Shutterstock

Ghorepani has a great view of Annapurna South before the clouds come out. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

A local boy in the town of Banthanti, a great lunch spot on the third day of the trek. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

The third day is filled with views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, home to two of the world’s highest mountains. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

The third night is spent in a teahouse in Tadapani — this is the view from the room. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Tadapani, as well as Ghandruk, offer great views of Machhapuchhre (also known as “Fish Tail”). // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Arriving at Ghandruk Guest House in the village of Ghandruk // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Throughout the trek, Peregrine allows for free time and opportunities to interact with locals. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Ghandruk village is home to ethnic Gurung group and many Ghorka fighters come from this town. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

A Peregrine client and group leader Kabin check out the view as their trek comes to a close. // © 2015 Mindy Poder