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| Annapurna Balcony Trek (8 Days) |
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| This low-altitude trek
enables you to enjoy the breath-taking scenery of some of the highest
Himalayan peaks. From the terraced rice-fields above Pokhara, we
walk on good trails through picturesque Gurung villages and the
world’s biggest rhododendron forest which, in spring, bursts
with color. The dawn views of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchare and Annapurna
South, from Poon Hill are the highlight of this trek. Short, and
fairly easy, this trek is a perfect starter for those not sure of
their walking ability, or those who wish to make the most of only
a few days. The trek finishes at the magnificent lake at Pokhara,
where you can add one or two days to the program.
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Day
to Day Itinerary |
| Day
- 01 |
Katmandu-Pokhara
by bus. (6 hrs) |
| Day
- 02 |
Pokhara - Naya Pool
(bus) - Tirkhedunga (trek).
4-hour trek to Tirkhedunga (1545 m). The trail winds its way
through bamboo forests and passes by a spectacular waterfall.
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| Day
- 03 |
Tirkhedunga - Ghorepani
(2775 m) in 5h.
The Annapurna South (7273m) and the Hiunchuli gradually unfold
on this pleasant walk uphill through fields and pastures and
later through rhododendrons and oak woods. Ghorepani was originally
a horse watering post, which has evolved into an important crossroads
for tourists and the numerous mule caravans on the Jomoson-Pokhara
trip. |
| Day
- 04 |
Ghorepani - Poon Hill
(3193 m) - Tadapani (2540 m) in 6h
We leave early morning for Poon Hill, to catch the early morning
sunlight on the panorama of peaks: Dhaulaghiri, Annapurnas,
Machhapuchare… This is an option but really worth the
while. We then retrace our steps to Ghorepani and continue towards
Tadapani through rhododendron woods. |
| Day
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Tadapani - Ghandrung
(1940m) - Landrung (1645 m) in 6h.
The trail gently descends through a subtropical forest highlighted
by huge bamboo massifs and giant rhododendrons. Gandrung is
the main village of the Gurung tribe,warriors known for their
contribution to the famous Gurkha regiments. We continue our
descent to the Modi Khola river then climb up to Landrung. |
| Day
- 06 |
Landrung - Dhampus
(1750m) in 5h.
Pleasant walk through terraced paddy fields. Superb vistas of
Lamjung Himal and Manaslu. |
| Day
- 07 |
Dhampus - Suikhet (2h
trek) - Pokhara (bus)
An afternoon of leisure to spend at the Pokhara lakeside. You
can enjoy a swim, a boat ride, some shopping and the restaurant
terraces on the shoreline |
| Day
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Pokhara - Katmandu
by bus. |
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