annapurna Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Trekking, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Ghorepani-Poonhill-Ghandrung Trek, Royal Trek, Siklis Trek

General notes: Trekking in the Annapurna Conservation Area Project requires a valid trekking visa available from the central immigration office in Tri Devi Marg, Kathmandu and at Rastra Bank Chowk, Pokhara. You’ll need your passport, photographs and the fee permit after paying RS 2000 to obtain the Visa. You should carry your passport and trekking visa on the trek and be ready to show it at the police check post in route.

It can be cold at high altitude and the weather can change suddenly in the Mountains. Take a hat and Globes, waterproof, warm clothing and a sleeping bag. Goggles and sun –cream. Tummy upsets are common so take appropriates medicine with you in case you are affected and take iodine to treat drinking water.

ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP (3566 meter (ABC)

For a short trek with few altitude problems, the Annapurna region provides you with unparalleled access to spectacular horizons of Snowy peaks, so high that you'll find yourself looking twice before you believe that they are not clouds. As well as providing the views for which the trek is famous, the trail takes you through an ever-changing landscape of rice fields, misty forests and tiny local villages.

This used to be a complicated trek due to problems with food and lodge. Now there are many new facilities between Ghandruk and base camp along this trail only used by trekkers.

Day 1. Pokhara - Ghandruk (915m-1951m): Leave Pokhara early in the morning by bus or truck to Chandrakot (Birethati) or taxi to Phedi. From Phedi take a path steeply up the hill to your right towards Dampus. Walking along this ridge gives fantastic views of the mountains as you look for a lodge about Thorkha. If you go to Birethati turn right after crossing the river ( Modi) and aim to reach Ghandruk about 4-5 hours steep hill trial. Where there are good views of Machhapuchre (Fishtail) and Annapurna South for your rights stop in this pretty village.

Day 2. Ghandruk – Chomrong ( 1951m – 1952m): If you are on the east side of the Modi river valley cross the river at Nayapool (New Bridge) and climb to Chomrong via the hot spring which away prove a much needed drives ion. If you are on the west of the valley continue to Chomrong, which has plenty of lodge and good views of tomorrow walk.

Day 03. Chomrong – Himalaya Hotel (1952 m – 3000m): As you leave Chomrong you enter land hot inhabited all the year round by Nepalis. Everything is carried in so prices rise with the altitude. Most pasties take 2 days to reach Base Camp but some take 3. There are some new lodges to stay at so rest when you’ve had enough. The trail is surprisingly up and down and can be quite broken in places so take care ! Aim to stay around Himalaya Hotel the first night. The excellent views of Machhapurchhre (fishtail ) pass as you begin to walk past in base. The valley narrows and the forest gives way to bamboo which becomes scrub.

Day 04. Himalaya Hotel – Base Camp. (3000m – 3566m): The Valley begins to look very “Glacial” with its steep sides and eventually you climb the terminal mountains and turn left to begin to feel like you are entering the sanctuary you can stay at Machhapuchre Base Camp and visit to sanctuary the next day from there, but if you are happy with the altitude press on to stay the right at the Annapurna Base Camp. The weather can change very quickly here so the prepared and don’t give up hope of good views in the morning.

Day 05.06. Base Camp / Chomorong: Return to Chomorong in two days with a stop perhaps at Deaurali. Look forward to a lodge with hot shower and good food.

Day 07. Chomorong - Return: Decide which way to return to Pokhara. Chomorng to Tadapani, Tadapani to Ghorepani.

Day 08. Poon hill and back to Pokhara 09 day or Chomorong to Ghandruk, Birethati and Pokhara day 08 days or Chomrong to Landung Dampus and 08 Pokhara , 09 days.

ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT

Trek: Strenuous / Season: Spring/ autumn

Starting Alt: 796m / Max Alt: 5416m

Experience the broad sweep of the natural and cultural diversity for which the Annapurna region is famed. From the verdant lowlands, through lush subtropical forest, to alpine meadows and on the the barren, wind-swept Tibetan Plateau, you will see it all. You’ll experience the lifestyles of diverse ethnic groups along the trail, which follows ancient trading routes and passes through prosperous trading villages. Add the crossing of the 17,700ft. Thorong-La-Pass, and you have the perfect adventure. Beginning at only 500m from Beshisahar, near historic Gorkha, the trail leads north along the Marshyngdi River Valley, while the peaks of Manaslu, Himalchuli and Lamjung Himal soar above. The lush forests of this region are a complete contrast to the arid northern terrain ahead. Acclimatize in the colorful Buddhist valley of Manag, home of the shrewd manangi traders. Cross the Thorong La and descend to Muktinath. Here eternal blue flames of natural gas are revered in Buddhist and Hindu temples. To which pilgrims journey from afar. From here the trail descends into the deepest river gorge in the world, the kali Gandaki and winds back to Pokhara through busy villages, banana groves, mandarin orange orchard, green forest and terraced hillsides.

Itineraries:

Day 01.Arrival Kathmandu and meet assist with us at Int'l AirPort transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free for strolling and personal activities.

Day 02.Kathmandu City sightseeing. Overnight in hotel.

Day 03.Drive to Beshishar by Tourist bus. Overnight in Lodge at Beshishar.

Day 04.Commence Trek from Beshishar /ngadi Khola (896m). Cross the village of Kudi Bazarand Bulbule (6hrs). Overnight in Lodge.

Day 05.Nagadi Khola /Jagat (1450m). Several stiff rises with length of Marshyandi River.(7hrs) Overnight in Lodge.

Day 06.Jagat/Dharapani (2000m). the valley becomes very boxed.(6hrs) Overnight in Lodge.

Day 07.Dharapani/Cheme (2700m) the landscape becomes alpine. Hot sources.(6hrs) Overnight in Lodge

Day 08.Chame/Pisang (3300m). You are in village Manang. The archtiecture of the villages changes.(5½hrs) Overnight in Lodge.

Day 09.Pisang/Manang (3650m) Traverse of the village, Braga (3550m) Fantastic village surrounding by small mountains of more than 7000m. Numberof tourist visit this Monastery. (6hrs) Overnight in Lodge.

Day 10.Manang. Day of acclimatization and visit of village. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 11.Manang/Thoranphedi (4400m) Walk up to the camp, located at the foot of the collar goes by small village.(7hrs) Overnight in Hotel or Lodge.

Day 12.Throngphedi/Muktinath(3700m) Departure early in the norning to climb Throng (5445m) and descent towards Muktinath. (8hrs) Overnight in hotel.

Day 13.Muktinath/Marpha (2760m) Cross village of Jharkot and kagbeni easy stage on an old road of caravans. Sight on the solid mass of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri and Tukuche Peak (6hrs). Overnight in hotel.

Day 14.Marpha/Lete (2650m) We join the valley of Kaligandaki and Thakali villages which appears with the pay of Dhaulagiri (6hrs) Overnight at Lodge.

Day 15.Lete/Todapani (1300m) Seen at the fall of ice of beautiful Dhaulagiri cross in forest one let us rejoin the hot sources with Tatopani. (7hrs). Overnight in Hotel.

Day 16.Tadapani/Ghorepani (2810m) Travel to Kaligandaki river then long rise until a Ghorepani. (7hrs) Overnight in hotel.

Day 17.Ghoripani /Tadapani (2590m) Climb the Deorali (2855m) then descent through the forest rhododendron until Tadapani (6hrs) Overnight in Lodge.

Day 18.Tatopani/Ghandruk - Descent in the forest until Gandrung, Visit a village of Gurungs community and enjoy cross with beautiful magnificent mountain. (6hrs) Overnight in hotel.

Day 19.Ghandruk/Pokhara. Easy increase until Birethati and crossing by Modi river and descent up to point to join the track by bus to Pokhara hotel.

Day 20.Visit to Pokhara and after midday flight to Kathmandu. End of Service. midday flight to Kathmandu. Service End

GHOREPANI - POONHILL - GHANDRUNG TREK

One of the famous trekking route in Nepal for both teahouse and organized. Its offers you the taste of unspoilts culture and people specially Gurung and Pun (Magars) with Provides splendid views of MT. Fishtail, Annpurna and Dhaulagiri range on the initial part of the tour is breathtaking..

Day 1 Pokhara - Birethanti - Tikhedunga.
One hour drive to Birethanti (Alt. 1100 m.) Situated along the Modi River. People are very friendly and series of four water fall provide excellent swimming. The trail ascends to Tikhedunga.

Day 2. Tikhedunga - Ghorepani ( 2850 m. )
It is a steep climb to Ghorepani from Tikhedunga Ghorepani is one of the most popular villages along the Annapurna Circuit. Many trekkers, who do not trek the whole circuit, still make it is Ghorepani to view a magnificent panorama of the Himalaya peaks. It is actually situated at the ridge separating the valley of kali Gandaki from the valley of Modi river and is one of the highest point along the whole trek if you do not have include the Thorangpass. Almost all of villages are Magars.

Day 03 Ghorepani - Tadapani.
Early morning your guide will take you to Poonhill excussion (3210m) one-hour climb. One can have the excellent views of 30 peaks of Himalayas and in spinning best views of Rhododendron flowers in its vicinity or in the trail in between Ghorepani Ghandrung. The red one called 'Lali Guras' is the national flower of Nepal.
4- 5 hours gradual descends to Tadapani.

Day 04. Tadapani - Ghandrung
Ghandrung ( 2012 m ) it is the most interesting tribal Gurung village in Nepal, which has provided Gorkha soldiers. It has excellent close -up views of Annapurna South, Machhapurchhe and Himachuli.

Day 05. Ghandrung - Pothana or Pokhara.
A great view of Annapurna and Machhapure Himal.

Day 06. Pothana - Pokhara
Descends ot Phedi and drive back to Pokhara and overnight at hotel.

TREK – POKHARA – JOMSOM – MUKTINATH

This popular trek takes you a long the valley of the kali Gandaki river which runs between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Mountain. The easiest of the tips mentioned here, it does not rise above 3000m. Until well after Jomsom and affords good views of the mountains with spectacular and varied scenery on the way.

Day 01. Pokhara – Ulleri ( 915m-2073m.): Leaves Pokhara early in the morning by bus or truck we have to got of New Bridge and head for Birethati. The journey will take about 2 hours over the hill to Chandrakot where you alight to start you walking. Cross the river at Birethati and head left along the gentle slope to Tikhedunga where you cross the Bhurungdi Khola to startthe long steep climb to Ulleri. Here you will find a lodge to spend the right.

Day 02. Ulleri – Ghorepani (2073m – 2855m): Continue your climb along the trail making sure you’re always on the inside of the path when the donkey pass. Occasional views of the peaks give way to a narrower valley, you pass through Rhododendron forest and eventually reach Ghorepani. If you find a lodge near the top of the pass you’ll have less to walk in the morning. If you are up early enough to walk half an hour up to Poon Hill to see the sunrise and the spectacular views of Machapuchhre, the Annapurna South, Nilgire and Dhaulagiri.

Day 03. Ghorepani – Tatopani. (2855m-1189m): Enjoy the cool quite of the forest as you descend steeply through Chitre, Shikha and Ghara all of which offers refreshment and a chance to rest your knees. After about 6000 ft. of descend you have your first sight of the Kali Gandaki river which you cross to reach Tatopani. Tatopani mean ‘ hot water and the Geothermal water in the well maintained pool near the river is well worth the days walk. Lodge at either and of the village and good with excellent food at the North end.

Day 04 Tatopani – Lete ( 1189m-2438m): You continue up the valley to day which becomes progressively steeper and narrow as the river becomes ‘younger’ when the river meets the Rupse Khola. There is a waterfall and the Geology changes. The river valley becomes ‘old again’ the secret being that the river was here long before the himalayas. Try to reach Late or Kalopani, but there are lodge to stay at along the way at Ghasa if you ‘ve had enough for the day.

Day 05. Lete – Marpha ( 2438m – 2667m): From Ghasa the trails is very beautiful with forests and spectacular views of the peaks. At Kalopani you cross the river where it is narrow and back again over suspension bridge. Aim to reach the pretty village of Marpha today. There are lots of lodge to choose from, some basic and some catering for those needing home comforts.

Day 06. Marpha – Kagbeni ( 2667m- 2800m): From this point north wards a strong wind begins to blow from about 10.00 AM onwards. So, aim to set out early. The trail begins to enter the rain shadow caused by the mountains and the tree became smaller. So they are few and far between and scrub taken its place. As you approach Jomsom. The scenery changers again becoming like desert. You may want is have a rest day in Jomsom in one of the large lodge with cheaper food, which can be flown in instead of being carried on a donkey train. If you’re full of energy, you can go continue to Kagbeni.

Day 07 Kagbeni – Muktinath ( 2800m-3802m): If you have Jomson to day aim for Jarkot . If Kagbeni you will reach Muktinath. Head up the wide river bed about an hour and you’ll come to a lodge for refreshment before deciding on the high path of Muktinath or low path of Kagbeni. Both are interesting and meet halfway up the hill. As you turn east away from the Kali Gandaki river there are views to Muktinath and the Thorung Pass in the distance. Notice how the local people use different the village have a Tibetan Buddhist feel to them. Jarkot is much more real then the trekking village of Muktinath and it is possible to stay here and visit the temple the next morning without your heavy pack. Muktinath Temple is a point of Pilgrimage for Buddhist and Hindus where flame, water and air meet.

Day 8. Muktinath Return: Enjoy the views from here before returning to Marpha or Jomsom. If you have plan to fly back Pokhara by Airlines, it is possible to set out return. Otherwise return back as accordingly Marpha, Late day 09, Tatopani day 10 , Ghorepani day 11 and choose option route for the Pokhara 12 days. Tadapani – 13 days – Ghandrung 14 days & Pokhara 15 days.

Royal Trek

This is an easy, short trek that starts from Pokhara and offers good mountian views. It joined its name because prince charles and an entourage of go guest, camp followers and staff trekked here.

Whilst you will still pass through many remote villages, these regions are so unspoiled as to have no tea-houses, and you will need to camp. Again, the range of mountains you can view on these treks is superb.

Day 01. Pokhara - Kalikasthan:

It is about 5 km drive to the Bijayapur Army Camp just east of the Bijayapur Khola. A broad trail starts in rice fields, a resting place under a large pipal tree. These trees, planted centuries ago, have broad leaves and branches that extend out - fushion, offering welcome shade to travelers. It was under a banyan tree (also called a Bodi tree) that Buddha attained enlightement in India, over 2000 years ago. You can differentiate the Banyan from the pipal tree a related species) by the long roots that drop down from the limbs, a peculiarity of the Banyan. Around these shade trees prople have built walls and Chautaaras, stone benches for proters to rest their loads upon as they pause during the hot, steep climbs. Many people built a chautaaras in the name of deceased relatives. The trail climbs gently only a ridge top through Brahmin and Kshetri villages towards Kalikathan at 1370 meters. The children along this part of the trail are particularly time that you start walking you acan camp either before or after the village of Kalikathan. Both campsites are on ridge tops with good mountain views. Inculding macchapuchhre and Annapurna.

Day 02. Kalikathan - Shyanklung:

The trail continues along the forested ridge top through Thulokot to Mati Thana, where there are a few tea shop, there is a short climb, Then the trek reached Naudanda (notto be confuse with the Naudanda west of Pokhara) continue along the ridge to a school at Lipini village, the make a steep but short climb through forest to the Gurung village of Shuanmklung at 1730m.

Day 03 shyanklung - Chiso Pani:

The Himalayan skyline continues to change as the route comes abreast of Annapurna II Lamjung Himal, Manasulu and Himalchuli from shyanlung. The trail drops steeply down the south side of the hill to a large tree, a chautaara several tea shops and a police check post. This is a trail junction, trails lead from here west to Begnas Tal and east to the Marsyangdi Khola. The Royal Trek route climbs Chisopani winding around back of the hill to the village. A short distance above Chisopani village is a high knoll where there is a small temple. This is chisopani Danda, meaning Chsipani ridge top. The camp here has splendid mountain views.

Day 04. Chsopani - Pokhara:

From Chisopani Danda, descend along the fidge for an hour or so, then descend steeply on the stone step into a smaoll valey and a 188 Annapurna Region - The Royal Trek stream that feeds Rupa Tal. Continue for a short distance through the rice field. Then make a final ascent to the ridge that separates Begnas Tal and Rupa Tal, on a wide path you will share with many local people. From the ridge, descend into the Begnas Bazzar and to Pokhara.

SIKLIS TREK

Rough and wild, this trek cuts through less traveled country south of Annapurna II & Lamjung Himal massif. It boasts good mountain views and the local people are unaccustomed to trekkers. It is a spectacular short trek and traverses a variety of terra in from low land villages and rice terraces up to Nepal's largest Gurung (Gurkha) village (3000m,) as well as blooming forests of rhododendron in the spring.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 Half day sightseeing O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus.
Day 04 Pokhara to Kalikasthan
Day 05 Kalikasthan to Lamachaur (near Thak)
Day 06 Lamachaur to Siklis
Day 07 Explore around (optional trip: can be climbed unnamed peak)
Day 08 and 7 Chipli - to Ghale Gaon
Day 09 Ghale Gaon to Pokhara
Day 10 Pokhara to Kathmandu