28 Oct 2013
TREK IRAQ EXPEDITION TO THE SECRET PEAKS OF IRAQ, KURDISTAN
Length: 9 days
Price: £1,399 (land only)
Max group size: 12
Adventure travel specialist agency Another World Adventures is taking bookings for a unique trekking experience into the remote region of the Zagros Mountains, Northern Iraq.
The Zagros Mountains stand at over 3,000 metres and guard the high passes into Persia. They are sacred to the Kurdish people who offer their warm, traditional welcome and hospitality to any visitor to this remote region
The aim of this expedition is to trek in the majestic Zagros Mountains of Kurdistan, Northern Iraq and to climb Mount Halgurd (3,607m). This is a truly unique opporunity to explore one of the world’s most inaccessible peaks, where but a handful of outsiders have ever ventured.
Mount Halgurd stands in the Zagros Range, which bisects Iraq, Iran and Turkey.
This bold expedition is open to anyone with the right attitude and spirit who want to achieve the extraordinary in one of the world’s wildest places.
The mountain does not require any technical experience, and the skills required on the mountain will be taught on the lower slopes. This includes use of Ice axe and crampons.
Highlights:
- Trekking in an area steeped in history hosted by the hospitable Kurdish people.
- Exploratory trekking in an area with no infrastructure support or established tourism industry.
- Being part of a team that aims to highlight the potential of the area to other travellers and so assist develop a vital area of the local economy and show the world that there is more to Iraq than bloodshed and war.
http://www.anotherworldadventures.com/adventures/trek-iraq-expedition/
Another World Adventures is a specialist travel agency for adventure seekers that connects them with expert local and international operators for genuine worldwide adventure challenges, 'trip of a lifetime' sailing voyages and activity holidays.
www.AnotherWorldAdventures.com
