Trekking in annapurna region, Annapurna region trekking, Annapurna trekking, Annapurna trek, Round annapurna trekking

Annapurna Region is the most popular trekking route in Nepal. There are four major trekking routes in central Nepal: to Ghorepani/Poon Hill trekking, Jomsom/Muktinath trekking, Annapurna Sanctuary / Base Camp trekking and around Annapurna Himal itself. Pokhara is also a good starting place for short treks of one to seven days is including the around Annapurna, Thorung la pass trekking, Ghorepani trekking Around Dhaulagiri trekking, Annapurna sanctuary trekking, Royal trek, Siklish trek, Panchase trek, Ghandrung trek, Sarangkot trek, Dhampus trek, Mustang trekking, Kaligandaki valley trekking, Jomsom trekking, Muktinath trekking, Mustang Trekking, Jugal Himal Trekking.

Annapurna Trek

This classic 14-day Round Annapurna Trek around the famed Annapurna Massif till Jomsom offers the most diversity of any trek in Nepal. Fascinating ethnic groups each with their own language, incredible views of may of the Himalayas famous high peaks and constantly changing panoramas from lush, tropical rice paddies and moss-laden rhododendron forests to Tibetan fortress clinging to rocky cliffs.

A: Throngla Pass Trek (Round Annapurna) 5416 mtr.

Starting with a drive to Besishar we ascend along the Marshyangdi river valley. We pass beneath snow-capped Annapurna II, III, IV and a range of 6,000 m peaks stretching north to Tibet. Crossing Thorong La pass (5418 m) to flight to Pokhara. Moderate to strenous trekking between 2,000 m and 4,400 m with one pass crossing of 5,416 m. Accommodation in comfortable lodges. The trek starts from Kathmandu and includes all meals, road-head transport, services of experienced local guide and porters to carry luggage. Clients carry day-pack only and walk at their own pace.

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B: Annapurna Base Camp Trek (Annapurna Sanctuary Trek) 4130 mtr

The Annapurna Himal is a vast massif with several peaks above 7000 m. Part of the range forms a natural amphitheatre known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, ringed by such giants as Annapurna I, Glacier Dome, Gangapurna, Fang and Machhapuchhare. We trek through forested hillsides to Ghorepani where we ascend Poon Hill for a magnificent panoramic sunrise of the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri. Entering a narrow valley we pass directly below Machhapuchhare before reaching the Sanctuary, a veritable home of the Gods. We have a day to explore this magnificent place before returning to Pokhara via a different route. This is a fairly strenous alpine trek offering close-up mountain views equal to any in the Himalaya. Moderate to difficult trekking from 900 m to 3,700 m. Accommodation in comfortable lodges run by local families. The trek starts in Pokhara, clients carry day-pack only and walk at their own pace.

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C: Rhododendron Excursion Trek (Ghorepani poon Hill Trek) 3132 mtr.

This 5 to 6 days of trip in the Annapurna Foot hills to the view point on Poon Hill offers all the best of trekking in Nepal including accommodation in comfortable family run trekkerss' lodges along the way. Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque fluted peak of Macchpuchare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline. At the climax of this trek you will climb Poon hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountains cape on earth. As the sun touches the snowapped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167/26,788 ft) and Annapurna (8,091 m/26,538 ft.) along with a maze of other paeaks, slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes. A rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape.

Easy to moderate trekking from 900 m to 3200 m at any easy pace.

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D: Kaligandaki Valley Trek (Jomsom Trek) 3900 mtr.

The ancient trade route to Mustang and Tibet, up the Kali Gandaki river, presents one of the most developed trekking trails offering comfortable lodges run by Gurung and Thakali families. Starting from Pokhara we ascend the Annapurna foothills through picturesque Gurung villages and continue through lichen-draped rhododendron forest to climb Poon hill at dawn for spectacular views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. Later we will trek up the deepest valley in the world situated between two Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m) and Annapurna I (8,091 m). As we trek up the Kali Gandaki valley we pass through the traditional and prosperous villages of Tukuche, Ghasa, marpha and Jomsom. The Thakalis, a traditional traders, have converted their charming and wonderfully clean homes into trekkers' lodges and are well known as one of the most gracious and successful inn-keepers in Nepal. Past Jomsom we reach the Lapass, we have a day to explore the temple and villages and enjoy wonderful mountain views before taking the flight bak from Jomsom. Moderate to difficult trekking from 900 m to 3,800 m. Accommodation in comfortable lodges run by local families. The trek starts in Pokhara, clients carry a day-pack only and walk at their own pace.