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| Annapurna Sanctuary Trek |
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Easily
accessible from Pokhara, the hidden stronghold of the Annapurna
Sanctuary is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal.
It's a deep glacier-covered amphitheater surrounded by a ring of
impressive high peaks including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang,
Annapurna, Ganagapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhare. From the
terraced farmland above Pokhara, we trek on good trails through
scattered Gurung settlements and abundant forest, climbing gradually
into a world of ice and snow. The combination of picturesque rice-fields
and villages, with the panorama of high peaks beyond offers fascinating
scenery. The dawn views of Dhaulagiri, Macchapuchare and Annapurna
South from Poon Hill are one of the highlights of this trek. |
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Day
to Day Itinerary |
| Day
- 01 |
Katmandu-Pokhara by
bus. |
| Day
- 02 |
Pokhara
– Phedi by bus. 4-hour walk to Landrung (1645 m)
A gradual descent most of the time, with a few steep sections
to
Landung, the first Gurung village. |
| Day
- 03 |
Landrung - Chomrong
(1950m) in 5h.
Descent in the valley to cross the Modi Khola river, followed
by a tough
climb to Chomrong. |
| Day
- 04 |
Chomrong - Himalaya
Hotel (2680m) in 5h.
Cultivation gives way to a beautiful tropical forest, with some
huge
bamboo trees. The view of the twin "fish tail" peaks
of Machapuchare
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| Day
- 05 |
Himalaya Hotel –
Machapuchare Base Camp (3480m) in 5h
A tough leg if there issnow. The descent leads to an ascent
that follows
the course of the river. |
| Day
- 06 |
Machapuchare Base Camp
– Annapurna Base Camp (3900m) and back in 4h.
The ridgeline of peaks is almost uninterrupted – from
the snowy slopes
up to Hiunchuli behind, then Annapurna I (8091m), the massive
south face of Annapurna itself, Fluted and Tent peaks in the
foreground, to Annapurna III (7555m) and finally the gorgeous
north face pyramid of Machapuchare (6997m), guarding the narrow
entrance. |
| Day
- 07 |
Machapuchare Base Camp
- Hinku (2960m) in 4h. |
| Day
- 08 |
Hinku - Chomrong (1950m)
in 5h. |
| Day
- 09 |
Chomrong - Ghandrung
(1940m) in 4h.
The trail goes through terraced fields towards Gandrung (1940m),
alarge and prosperous village of the Gurung region, where we
discover the typical daily activities of the inhabitants.
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| Day
- 10 |
Ghandrung - Birethanti
in 4h then bus to Pokhara |
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