The Annapurna Sanctuary is a natural amphitheatre formed by the giant Annapurna massif, with its gate being the deep gorge between the Hiunchuli and Machapuchare peaks. The views are, needless to say, breathtaking.

The sanctuary denotes the headwaters of the Modi Khola, along which the trail is defined. The trail passes through a changing landscape of rice fields, misty forests and ethnic villages like those of the Gurung and Magar.

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We call this the Highest Trek in the World, going to extreme altitude taking you as close to the summit of Everest as any nonclimber can go. You must be fit and tough, we camp in difficult conditions. Even being fit, there is still a chance of altitude sickness affecting you meaning that you may have to return to Everest Base camp and wait until the other trekkers return.

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The very name “Everest” draws wide attention. But the world’s highest mountains, their glaciers and moraine are not the only features in this unique National Park. The Solu-Khumbu region is also home to the famous Sherpa people and their ancient culture and religion. The chance of seeing rare flora and fauna is also high.

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Mount Kinabalu at 4,095m, is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. It was formed one and a half million years ago - an infant compared to other mountains. Kinabalu is home to over 400 different types of fern and 1500 different orchids. There are more species of pitcher plants on Kinabalu than any where else in the world.

The first recorded ascent of Kinabalu was made by Hugh Low, then a colonial official in Borneo, in 1851. The highest peak is named after him, although it was not discovered by him (it was John Whitehead who discovered Low’s Peak in 1888). Low and his party took 15 days just to reach the base of Kinabalu. Nowadays it can be climbed in 2 days.

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An easy 5-day Annapurna foothills trek using tea-houses or camping facilities

We will also go on a short but exciting rafting trip down the Trisuli river.

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An easy 6-day tea-house trek following the banks of the Kali Gandaki river

This is arguably the most popular trek in Nepal. It offers excellent accommodation facilities, if you are keen to hold on to your home comforts. Never rising above 3000m, the trek presents few altitude problems. Nevertheless, one is rewarded with spectacular views of the giant Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs, while walking in the world’s deepest gorge - the Kaligandaki. The culture and climate also vary dramatically along this north-south route.

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Mount Kinabalu at 4095m, is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. It was formed one and a half million years ago - an infant compared to other mountains. Kinabalu is home to over 400 different types of fern and 1500 different orchids. There are more species of pitcher plants on Kinabalu than any where else in the world.

The first recorded ascent of Kinabalu was made by Hugh Low, then a colonial official in Borneo, in 1851. The highest peak is named after him, although it was not discovered by him (it was John Whitehead who discovered Low’s Peak in 1888). Low and his party took 15 days just to reach the base of Kinabalu. Nowadays it can be climbed in 2 days.

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“The Maliau Basin is one of the most spectacular and pristine natural features in Malaysia, and indeed, Southeast Asia.”

The Maliau Basin is one of the most spectacular and pristine natural features in Malaysia, and indeed, Southeast Asia. The Maliau Basin is almost unvisited and completely uninhabited by man. It is located in south-central Sabah, about 40km north of the Indonesian border at between 116° 40′ - 117° 2′ and 4° 40′ 4° 50′ N.

While all of this region is rugged, remote and forested, the Maliau Basin is distinguished by its steep slopes up to 1,500m in height, making it insurmountable on foot from most directions. The size of the enclosed Basin is 390 sq. km with a maximum diameter of 25km. The highest point Mt. Lotung, on the north rim stands at 1900m. It is drained by a set of radiating tributaries of the Maliau River, one of which descends a series of waterfalls, known as the Maliau Falls.

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Kyrgyzstan has been described as “the most accessible and welcoming of the Central Asian republics” with “incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions”. The dramatic Tien Shan mountains are the setting for spectacular alpine meadows, lakes and gorges.

Kyrgyzstan has 400 endemic botanical species (of note are tulips and wild onions), more than 10,000 species of insects and 360 species of birds (black vulture and imperial eagle among the highlights). Mammals include marmots, goitred gazelle and ibex (a favourite of the elusive snow leopard).

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