Annapurna (8091m.) lies In the western part of Nepal. Southern flank gets the highest precipitation of rainfalls, making the land very fertile and inhabitant by different ethnic groups. The Southern flank of Annapurna is the most popular trekking route, which passes through several beautiful villages and spectacular view points, leading to North of Modi Khola valley and up the canyon between Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare .
The inhabitants of this area are mostly the Gurungs, one of the ethnic groups. Our adventure trip to the Annapurna Sanctuary begins from Pokhara, a scenic spot. Our trek combines with the spectacular mountain scenery with incredible ethnic and cultural diversity and traverses through very strange locales. The Gurung villages en route are particularly colorful and absolutely you can expect to meet strange but friendly and welcoming ethnic people. Itinerary Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu overnight at the Hotel
Day 02: Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu and some preparations for the climb. Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara.Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Hotel Overnight.
Day 04: Drive: Pokhara - Nayapul & Trek to Ghorepani ( 2774). The trail ascends a steep stone staircase to Ulleri village then more pleasantly through rhododendron forest. There is a hut with water and a small camp site about 1 hr. above Ulleri, and further on the stream is followed, providing water for a meal stop. Arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass and camp there.
Day 05 Ghorepani - Tadapani Spend the day walking through the magnificent stand of giant rhododendrons and taking in the breathtaking scenery
Day 06 Tadapani - Chhomrung. Dropping down from Tadapani Ghandgung offers good views of the upper Modi valley. The route starts the long ascent high above the west bank of the Modi Khola. The village of Chhomrong lies tucked at the very base of Himal Chuli
Day 07 Chhomrung - Himalaya Hotel Proceed to Kuldi Ghar 2 1/2 to 3 hrs. There is a clearing in the forest a little further on. From there the route goes very steeply down a bank of rock and then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, while we keep to the west side of the river. We pass the pasture of Tomo, and then the very neck of the gorge at pantheon Barah, where there is a small trail and a shrine. Then the track climbs to Himalaya hotel at the camp site.
Day 08 Annapurna South Base Camp Visit We continue up the broad grassy path for about 1 and 1/2 hr. and then climb on to the lateral moraine and down the other side on to the glacier. Walking up the bed of the glacier is safe and quite easy and the British Expedition Base Camp is reached after another 1 and 1/2 hr. Base camp is at 4,237 m. The trip is best done from the lower camp, carrying only lunch, and the best views are probably obtained from the crest of the moraine, which may have been cut by the glacier flowing down from Himal Chuli to the north.
Day 09: Machhapuchhre Base Camp or Annapurna south Glacier basin ( 3,858m) The track remains on the west bank of the Modi, now flowing through a more open valley, and eventually emerges into the Sanctuary. Straight ahead is the high lateral moraine of the south Annapurna glacier and the Modi follows a deep cliff to the right. This is the site of Machhapuchhre base camp and one can either camp here or continue northwest, staying above the glacial moraine.
Day 10 Annapurna Base Camp - Dovan Ascend for an hour to Annapurna Base Camp and then descent and follow the same route to a pleasant camp spot at Dovan
Day 11 Dovan - Modi Khola Once we have passed Khuldi Bikas where there is an experimental sheep Farm, the trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. After Chhomorung the trail continues steeply up stony steps to Kabre Chautara and soon after the trail to Landrung leaves the Ghandrung path dropping away towards the river.
Day 12 Modi Khola - Dhampus Walk towards the easy way down to the Gurung village, Landrung. Then all the way down to Dhampus.
Day 13 Dhampus - Pokhara All the way down to Pokhara via Phedi, then drive to Pokhara. Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 14: Morning flight or by bus to Kathmandu. Free Day. Overnight Hotel.
Day 15: Final Departure from Nepal at the end of your Annapurna trekking experience. Trekking regions : Annapurna Langtang Manaslu Mustang Dolpo Makalu Kanchenjunga |
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