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Trek Grade: Moderate
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Duration: 16 days
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| The Annapurna Sanctuary, a
secluded high-altitude recess encircled by huge mountains, is the
destination of this trek. A mind-boggling, 360-degree Himalayan vista
of Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna 1, Glacier Dome, Gangapurna,
Annapurna III, Machhapuchhre and other peaks are what awaits the visitor.
It is located directly north of Pokhara in central Nepal. Walking
through forests alive with birds, rhododendrons, ferns and orchids,
there are attractions to be enjoyed in the sky and on the ground.
Landrung (1550m) is a Gurung village of flagstoned streets. High up
on the other side of the river is Ghandrung (1940m), a major Gurung
settlement. The Gurungs, of Gurkha soldier fame, make their home in
the Annapurna foothills. Chomrong (2040m) is another Gurung village
on the way and the highest permanent settlement in the valley. Great
views of the Himalaya can be had from here, with Annapurna South seeming
to shoot up from behind the village. Further up through the bamboo
forest Hinko Cave — actually a huge overhanging rock. Wildlife
such as the Himalayan tahr, weasels and pika can be found here. In
the upper approaches to the sanctuary, the leafless birch trees of
winter can be easily recognized. The Machhapuchhre base camp (3480m) offers a magnificent panorama that includes Hiunchuli (6441m), Annpurna I (8091m), Annapurna III (7555m), Gangapurna (7454m) and Machhapuchhre (6997m). From the Annapurna base camp (4000m), there's the unforgettable view of the almost-vertical south face of Annapurna. |
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| ITINERARY | ||
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Day 1-2
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Arrive in Kathmandu - Transfer to Hotel - Welcome dinner. Full day sightseeing around ancient Stupas, Temples & Palaces of Kathmandu. | |
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Day 3
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Fly to Pokhara - Trek to Dhampus (1798m) / Ponthana (1990m) | |
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Day 4-9
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Landruk (1645m) - Chomrong (1951m) - Bamboo Lodge (2340m) - Himalaya Hotel (2900m)/Hink Cave (3160m) - Machapuchhare Base Camp(3720m)- Annapurna Base Camp (4000m) | |
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Day 10
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Himko Cave/Himalayan Hotel | |
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Day 11-13
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Chomrong _Ghandrung (1950m)- Birethanti | |
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Day 14
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Drive to Pokhara. Explore the town of Pokhara. Overnight Hotel | |
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Day 15
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Drive to Kathmandu - Transfer to hotel. Time on own. | |
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Day 16
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Trip ends after breakfast. Transfer to international airport for departure. | |