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most popular trekking route in Nepal, you will be walking through rhododendron
forest over the foot hills of the Annapurna and Dhaulagari ranges, the
kali gandaki gorge, the deepest in the world, and Lake Tilocho, the highest
lake, are located here. Treks to the Annapurna region starts from the
beautiful lake city of pokhara. Annapurna is an enormous Himalayan massif
and the tenth highest mountain in the world. In 1950, it became the first
8,000-meter mountain to be successfully climbed. Located to the east of
a great gorge that cuts through the Himalayas by the Kali Gandaki River,
this mountain range has glaciers on its western and northwestern slopes,
which drain into this gorge. For a short trek with few altitude problems,
the Annapurna region provides you with unparalleled access to spectacular
horizons of snowy peaks, so high that you'll find yourself looking twice
before you believe that they are not clouds. As well as providing the
views for which the trek is famous, the trail takes you through an ever-changing
landscape of rice fields, misty forests and tiny local villages.The walk
up to the Annapurna Base camp is a classic walk right into the hear to
the mountains.The walk ends at a point where you are virtually surrounded
by soaring Himalayan peaks. As per the religious purpose Annapurna is
literally derived from Sanskrit name that means “Goddess of the
Harvests”
Trek in Brief:
Starts near by Pokhara, walk up to Punhill or Tolka ,crossing the ethnic
Gurung villages, have to walk in forest for 3 days – Chomrong, Himilaya,
Dovan, M.B.C up to A.B.C (4095m), we can extends days on the lower villages.
It is a great opportunity to get into the mountains without the altitude
problems. We can make different type of itineraries for this trek various
from 10-15 days.
General Facts :
Trek Days : 10 Days
Trip Days: 14 Days
Trek type : T-House / Camping
Max. Altitude : 4130m
Difficulty : Normal
Season : September- November / March-May
Hotels : Good
TREKKING
IN SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER IN NEPAL OUTDOOR TREK
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport,
Overnight at Hotel
Arrive in Tribhuvan international airport, Kathmandu. Meet our representation
at airport and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Full day Sightseeing of
Kathmandu city and briefing of trekking by our representative. Overnight
at Hotel
AM : Pashupati nath Temple and Boudha nath Stupa
PM : Swayambhu nath Stupa and Kathmandu durbar square.
Day 03: Fly to Pokhara. Overnighat
at Hotel.
After having a breakfast, get ready to drive to airport and fly to pokhara.
Rest of the day is Free in Pokhara.
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1010meters)
and trek to Tikhedunga (1540meters) 5:00 hours.
Wake up at early morning and drive to Nayapul which will take about 1
hour. Trek start at Nayapul. After 20 minutes short walk along the banks
of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1080meters) a large village that
has many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through
the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola.
The trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1520m
and after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1540meters. Today’s
walk offers a short and relatively easy day, during the journey allowing
to get use to the experience of trekking in Nepal. Overnight at guest
house.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2840meters)
8 hours.
Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with a steep climb to Ulleri.
Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2080meters. The trail then continues
to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards
Banthanti at 2300meters. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2450m. After
an hour walk we arrive at Ghorepani at 2840meters. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 06: Hike up to Poon Hill (3210meters)
and trek to Tadapani (2590meters). 6 hours
Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour hiking to Poon Hill
at elevation of 3210meters, a brilliant spectacle; this vantage point
provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. There
we spend about 1 hour, then returning to Ghorepani we take a hot breakfast
at hotel. Leaving Ghorepani, we make climb along ridges, and through pine
and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2990meters). After that we descend
to the Banthanti, then turning off to Tadapani. Overnight at guest house.
Day 07: Trek to Chomrong (2140meters.)
5 hours.
The day starts with steep downhill through rhododendron forests. Leaving
Tadapani, we descend steeply through forests and then the trail eases
as we reach Gurjung which is the village of Gurung people, with an easy
walk to Chommrong at elevation of 2140 meters. Overnight at guest house.
Day 08: Trek to Himalaya (2870meters)
7 hours.
Today the trail drops down to the Chhomrong Khola and again we continue
climbing to Khuldighar at 2540meters where there used to be an ACAP (Annapurna
Conservation Area) Check post. There is a clearing in the forest a little
further on, from which, the route travels very steeply down a rock bank
then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the
gorge, keeping on the west side of the river then rhododendron forests
to Himalayan Hotel. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day
09: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130meters) 7 hours.
Today the trail begins from the himalaya passing through hinku (3170 metres)
and deurali and trail climbs on past the Machhapuchhare Base Camp, which
isn’t really a base camp since climbing the mountain is not permitted.
Since it is totally surrounded by mountains, this area is known as the
Annapurna Sanctuary. Two hours trek from Machhapuchhare Base Camp takes
you to the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at elevation of 4130 meters. There,
you will view unobstructed views of mountain scenery, which is very spectacular.
Overnight at guesthouse.
Day
10: Trek back to Bamboo (2340meters) 6 hours.
We follow the same trail down today the trail drops down by around 1700
meters to the bank of Modi Khola to Bamboo at 2340meters where there are
few teahouse/lodges available to stay at. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 11:
Trek to Chomrong (2140meters) 6 hours.
We follow the same trail all the way down to chomrong. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 12:
Trek to Pothana (1890 meters) . 6 hours
From Chomrong trek down passing through Jhinu danda, Landrung, Tolka all
the way to pothana. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Trek to Dhampus and drive
to Pokhara and directly transfer to Pokhara airport and Fly to Kathmandu.
This day trail is about 1:30 hour from Pothana to Dhampus phedi. Pack
Lunch will be provided on the way and drive from dhampus phedi to Pokhara
airport which is about 30 kilometres. Fly back to kathmandu which will
take about 25 minutes. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14-
Departure
Final departure to airport.
Cost Includes:
- Airport pickup and drop.
- Accommodation on Twin Sharing Room in Marsyangdi Hotel in Kathmandu
and Kantipur
Hotel in Pokhara on bed and breakfast basis.
- Accommodation during trekking will be in local Guest house.
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner during the trekking days.
- Transportation by private non a/c car.
- Trekking Guide and Porter.
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit fee
- TIMS Fee
- Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu Airfare US $182 (round Trip)
Cost Excludes:
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Personal nature cost.
- Beverages, mineral water etc.
- Hot and cold drinks.
- Laundry, telephone, insurance.
- Tipping for guide and porter.
- Personal gear
- Any cost incurred due to natural and political uncertainties.
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