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Trekking In Annapurna
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Annapurna Base Camp Trekking |
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The shortest
route to the sanctuary is the trail up stream
along the left bank of the modi khola river from
nayapul (1070m/3840ft)running north, it leave
the river after syauli bazaar (1170m/3840ft)
climbing towards ghandruk but at khilu, half way
to ghandruk a path branches out and runs back
towards the modi khola, following it to new
bridge (1340m4395ft)after which there is a steep
ascent to chomoring (2170m/7120ft) the gate way
to the sanctuary.
An alternative approach to chomrong could be via
ghardruk continue beyond kilu on the straight
path to gahndruk, there is a path to chomrong;
its involves a steep descent followed by an
ascent a second alternative could be by way of
landruk: a lighting at phedi (20km/12miles)from
pokhara climb to dhampus (1700,/5580ft)and then
on to bhichok deurali (2130m/6990ft)both places
command superb mountain views. the trail now
descends to landruk, and crossing the river,
meets the new bridge route to chomrong. This is
a longer but more scenic route. To enter the
sanctuary safter completing the Annapurna
circuit, ahead east from ghorepani through a
forested path to tadapani ;the path descends and
continues to chomrong.
Beyond chomrong you enter the deep forested
gorge of the modi khola there is no habitation
here except for the clusters of trailside
lodges. After 2-3 days you reach habitation here
except for the clusters of trailside lodges.
After 2-3 days you reach machhapuchhre base camp
(3700m/12,135ft)just inside the sanctuary,
Annapurna base camp(4130m/13,550ft)the final
destination is just 4 km/2.5 miles away. When
descending you have the options beyond chomrong
to retrace your step or choose one of the two
alternative routes or even go on the ghorepani
via tadapani, and head down to nayapul after
enjoying the views from poon hill there. |
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Facts Of The Trek |
Trekking Destination :
Machharpurche base camp- Annapurna base camp
Group Size : Min - 1
Minimum altitude : 1010m.
Maximum altitude : 4130m.
Season : September to late December and February
to late June.
Grade Info : Moderate
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Transportation : Bus,
Car, Land Cruiser or Aeroplane.
Total Days : 12 Days ( Kathmandu -Pokhara- Kathmandu)
Walking Hour : Approximately
5 - 6 hours each
day.
Highlights : The
terraced farmland above Pokhara – Visit the
inner sanctuary of Annapurna panoramic views of
10 peaks over 6000m - Views of Dhaulagiri and
the Kali Gandaki from Poon Hill - Surrounded by
a ring of impressive mountains, including
Annapurna I 8091m (26540ft.) - The combination
of pretty villages and farmland at Ghaundrung,
set against the panorama of high peaks beyond
makes this one of the most picturesque of treks
– Natural hotspring at Jhinudanda. |
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Day 1 :
Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara. |
Day 2 :
Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1540m) |
Day 3 :
Tikhedhunga to Ghorapani (2870m) |
Day 4 :
Ghorapani - Poonhill - Tadapani (2710m), (Poonhill,
the viewpoint for sunrise taking in the views of
Mount Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Himchuli
and Machhapuchchhre) |
Day 5 :
Tadapani to Chhomrong (2210m) |
Day 6 :
Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m) |
Day 7 :
Bamboo to Himalayan Hotel (2840m) |
Day 8 :
Himalayan Hotel to Machhapuchhare Base Camp
(3700m) |
Day 9 :
Machhapuchhare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp
(4130m), back to ABC and trek down to Himalaya
hotel |
Day 10 :
Trek back to Chhomrong. |
Day 11 :
Trek to Ghandruk (1940m) |
Day 12 :
Trek to Nayapul (1070m), drive to Pokhara or
Kathmandu |
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