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Annapurna Sanctuary |
 The Annapurna Sanctuary Trek is a true classic, amidst some of
the highest and most spectacular mountains in the world. Many of
the peaks are over 7000m, including the famous twin-peaked
Machapuchare, as well as Annapurna 1 and lll, Annapurna South,
Gangapurna and Glacier Dome. Our trek begins in the terraced
foothills close to Pokhara. The Dhampus Ridge gives us our first
good views of the mountains and, as we pass through local
farming communities, the vista becomes more impressive. We pass
through the Gurung villages of Landrung and Chomrong, the latter
offering rhododendron and bamboo forests to Hinko Cave. Beyond
Hinko, we soon see excellent views of Annapurna South and
Machapuchare. After spending the night in Chomrong, we climb
high above the Modi Khola River, through the 'gates' of the
Sanctuary. Once inside, we are afforded incredible views of the
mountains from Machupuchare Base Camp, 3480m,and Annapurna Base
Camp, 3900m, where we will spend a rest day. After this we begin
our descent to Pokhara, via Ghorepani. We spend the night here
in order to make an early morning ascent of Poon Hill, to see
the spectacular sunrise over the Himalaya.
Facts Of The Trek
Duration of the trek: 16 Days
Max. Elevation: m.
Trek Grade: Strenuous
Best Season : March to November
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Itinerary in Detail |
Day 01 : |
Arrive / Transfer to Hotel / briefing /
Free |
Day 02 : |
Kathmandu guided city tour |
Day 03 : |
Kathmandu to Pokhara/ 200 km and stay
overnight |
Day 04 : |
Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1,577 m.)
Two-hour drive to Birethanti, and start
trekking following Bhurungi Khola and
reach Tikhedhunga/ lodge. |
Day 05 : |
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,855 m.):
Ascend to Ulleri Village through a
pleasant Rhododendron forest and .arrive
at the top of Ghorepani pass and o/n
lodge. |
Day 06 : |
Ghorepani to Tadapani(2,680 m.) Early
wake up and walk up to Poon Hill for one
hour to observe the. sun-rise and a
magnificent mountain view and walk back
to Ghorepani for breakfast and start
trekking to Tadapani and o/n lodge. |
Day 07 : |
Tadapani to Chhomrong (1,951 m.): An
easy way down to Kimrung Khola for
lunch, ascend again to Chhomorong
village which lies at the base of
Himchuli at the elevation of 6,441m.
which also offers a close view of
Annapurna and Macchhapucchhre and o/n
lodge. |
Day 08 : |
Chhomrong to Himalaya Hotel (2,873 m.)
Forward to Kuldi Ghar for about 3 hrs.
and down to the bank of Modi river
viewing thickets of bamboo at the bottom
of the gorge. Passing by the pasture of
Tomo and Panchen .Barah climb up to
Himalayan Hotel ( lodge) |
Day 09 : |
Himalayan Hotel to Annapurna Base Camp
(4130 m.) Keeping up on the west bank of
Modi follow a more .open valley at the
side of Machhapuchhre Base Camp leaving
you the choice- either to stay or
continue to the Annapurna Base Camp and
o/n lodge. |
Day 10 : |
Annapurna Base Camp Visit This is
usually a rest day. However, the glacial
moraine, charismatic mountain .views can
be indulged in. Excursion of one of the
biggest glaciers (Annapurna Glacier ) is
just another charm and o/n lodge. |
Day 11 : |
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo Descend
and follow the same way to a pleasant
camp spot at Bamboo and o/n lodge. |
Day 12 : |
Bamboo to Himalpani (Hot Spring) Walk up
to Chhomrong and further way down to
Himalpani/ Jhinu Dada o/n lodge. |
Day 13 : |
Himalpani to Pothana (1980m) Walk
downwards to Modi river and ascend to
Landrung, a beautiful Gurung village and
lunch at Tolkha and yet another easy
ascent up to Deurali. Overnight at
Pothana. |
Day 14 : |
Pothana to Pokhara 3-4 hours easy way
down via Dhampus village to Phedi then d
one hour drive to Pokhara |
Day 15 : |
Pokhara / back to Kathmandu by flight. |
Day 16 : |
Departure/ drive to Airport Minimum |
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[January
25, 2009]
