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TREKKING IN ANNAPURNA REGION

 

The Annapurna Region named after the world famous Mount Annapurna (8091m) is a land of spectacular beauty and bio-diversity. With most admired and most visited area for trekking in the country, the Annapurna region reaches as high as (8091m) of Mt. Annapurna 1st and covers the area of one of the well managed Annapurna conservation area and is spread around Kaski, Mustang, Manang and Lamjung districts of Nepal.

One of the geographically and culturally diverse destinations, the Annapurna provides unparalleled access to spectacular horizons of snow-capped peaks with a fascinating insight into the life of middle hill Nepalese and their wide culture along with harmonious illustration of Buddhism and Hindusm via Muktinath. Inhabited by different ethnic groups, the region is a popular cultural heritage site. Widely recognized as a naturalist's paradise, you will find about 101 mammals, 39 reptiles, 22 amphibians, 478 species of birds, 9 types of rhododendrons, 38 orchids and 1226 varieties of wild plants well protected in this region. The upper sub-alpine steppe environment harbors some of the rare snow leopards and blue sheep. Other areas of the region protect bird species, butterflies and insects. This region also serves as an excellent habitat for rare and endangered mammals such a snow leopard, musk deer, blue sheep, red panda and many of Nepal’s brilliantly plumaged pheasants. Many plants native to Nepal are found in this forest.
Annapurna is a region of contrasting landscapes, with world’s deepest gorge between Mount Annapurna (8091m) and Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m), the Kali Gandaki gorge, consisting of more than 30 peaks rise above 6000m and highest rain falling area of Pokhara valley to rain shadowed desert like area upper Mustang in the north. Stretching from the subtropical lowlands and high temperate rhododendron forest in the south, a dry alpine steppe, the Annapurna Region features an outstanding variety of wildlife habitats and vegetation.

The Annapurna region offers variety of treks for trekkers with options of short trek of 3 days up to long as many as of a trekkers’ individual interest. Every trekker can enjoy the un-spoilt bio-diversity of Annapurna region including magnificent panorama of Fish Tail peak, Annpurna, Nilgiri, Gangapurna and Lamjung Himal from places like Ghandruk, Poon Hill, Gorepani, etc. Equally gorgeous are hills of rhododendrons that blossom every spring. The turning point of the Annapurna Circuit is Jomsom. The various trekking routes offer different experiences - the trek around Annapurna leads you throughout the region, the Annapurna Sanctuary trek heads toward the heart of the Annapurnas, and the short trip to Poon Hill offers the best panoramic views in the region. The trek southeast from Jomsom, leads to the scenic Tilicho Lake area at the altitude of (5200m). In the circuit route, is the famous Hindus religious site, the Muktinath temple?
 

 

Major trekking routes in Annapurna Region

Ghorepani (Poon Hill)

This is one of the most famous trekking areas in Nepal. It starts either from Pokhara. There are rarely a few places in the world with such a splendid variety of natural beauty as that of Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow capped mountains, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Buddhist monasteries, home of famous Gorkha soldiers and other friendly ethnic groups, as well as hot springs and beautiful villages.

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Annapurna Base Camp Trek

This is one of the most famous trekking areas in Nepal. The route to Annapurna Sanctuary the site of the Annapurna south face base camp is a spectacular short trek. Though it has some steep climbs, the trek is not difficult. The major problem with this trek is that it can become impassable because of snow and avalanches in winter and early spring. It is the only major trekking route in Nepal that has significant avalanche danger, so you must inquire locally

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Kaligandaki Valley Trek

This is popular trek offer excellent hotel facility. The views of the mountains are spectacular, and the route actually crosses to the other side of the main Himalayan range for some unusual views of the northern flanks. The entire route remains below 3000m. Though the trek is still strenuous enough to be stimulating. This is a good trek if you wish to avoid high altitudes.
 

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Round Annapurna Trek

This trek travels around the entire Annapurna massif, visiting the Tibet-like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya and the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge. Much of the trek is through lowland country, but there is one high pass, Thorung-La. The pass is not difficult, but this is still a long trek at high elevation. You should be aware that you might have to return to Besishar if it is impossible or dangerous to cross Thorung-La because of snow or altitude

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Tilicho Lake Trek

The Tilicho Tal route between Manang and Marpha is a spectacular but much tougher alternative to the standard Thorung La route. In the past this trek has been considered off limits, being part of a military training area. However, recently it was realized that the restrictions apply only to part of the area and so it is still possible to trek there without entering the restricted region. Very few people realize this.

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Around Dhaulagiri

This region is a new territory for trekkers. Trekking off the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you need a sense of adventure and it increases ability to deal with the unexpected. Geographically Dhaulagiri region is a land of dramatic contrast. From the near tropical Pokhara valley to steep slope climb to snow capped Himalayan giant. Dhaulagiri I, is the sixth highest peak of Nepal; It towers high above the well- trekked

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Nar Phoo Valley

North of Koto Village and way to Manang there we can find desolate valleys of Nar & Phoo, where few have been before. Close to the Tibetan frontier and restricted to the foreigners, it has been recently opened by Nepalese Government under the new regulations. So what we did last time we repeat it again - visiting these unfrequented valleys.
Still foreigners are the strangers to the locals; you can feel the innocent stare of eyes to

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Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal is the Name given to the feature of the long rising ridge and its summit that from the southwesterly lower slope of Mt. Machhapuchhare, the famous triangular skyline that is seen from the Phewa Lake at Pokhara. As we shall soon see from a closer and more westerly vantage point, the mountain hold win peak - thus its name, Machhapuchhare, which is English, means "Fish Tail". Machhapuchhare is the most southerly high point of the Annapurna Massif,

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Lamjung Himal Trek

Lamjung Himal Trekking offers an impressive view of the central Himalaya. They journey traverses (4,000m) above the Marsyangdi gorge and quite near the Lamjung Himal. Between Kathmandu and Pokhara are three major groups of peaks: Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Himal Chuli; and the large Annapurna Himal. Lamjung Himal trek is recommended by many trekkers, at a convenient distance from Kathmandu and famous for the Tamang culture,

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