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TREKKING IN ANNAPURNA REGION |
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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?
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Major trekking routes in Annapurna Region |
Ghorepani (Poon
Hill)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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