This is a slightly tougher trek than say EBC or Annapurna Circuit, but you cover all the usual habitat zones via stunning valleys and incredible panoramas that I had no idea existed.
I had a smile on my face every day from little children saying 'Namaste' to use as we walked by, and my mouth open at jaw-dropping views, particularly on the pass crossing and descent the following day.
You cover quite some distance on a few days, but others are shorter as you get higher giving you plenty of time to admire the views, acclimatise and explore.
It's a beautiful and quiet place, so if you're tempted, the I'd recommend doing it sooner rather than later before the road changes things too much.
Best experience in Florence This cooking class was one of the best experiences in Florence. It took place at a restaurant Toscana 2, not a specific cooking school which was different than we were expecting. We sat down and were greeted by Gabriel who led us through a wonderful culinary experience. We started with a platter of appetizers and proseco while we received an overview of the restaurant and region of Florence. Then we were led into the kitchen to pick our steak and learn how to cook in the Florentine way (all while enjoying a glass of wine). There wasn't much hands on cooking in this class, but we still felt very involved. Once everything was prepared, we enjoyed one of the best meals, ever! The event lasted several hours and we loved every minute!
This trip is a combination of wildlife safaris and historical sites with a few days of walking. There is a lot of driving and some of the places visited could easily have been omitted from the itinerary as they weren't that interesting. I enjoyed the trip but would have preferred more walking.