Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking
This area is north of Pokhara offers some of the most dramatic close-up views of some of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the world. The abrupt variation in altitude found here is astonishing. From the Pokhara airstrip at 850m the summit of Machhapuchare(6697m) is less then 30 kms away, with no intervening ranges to spoil the view. In fact the views along the whole of the treks are superb.
Due to this incredible altitudinal range and unusual geographical and climatix mix, trekking in this area is a naturalists dream. In less then a week we move from the sub-tropical areas around pokhara to the high Tundra and glaciers of the sanctuary.
The inhabitants of the lower areas are mostly Gurungs and Magars, races that make up the backbone of the famous Gorkha regiments of the British and Indian armies. Pokhara is mainly inhabited by Newars, the lowland trades of Nepal. The return trail of the trek follows one of the most historical trading routs between Tibet and India in the whole Himalaya, and is also a major pilgrimage route.
Day 1: Pokhara
We can fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and also can take bus Transportation. It will takes a half an hour from Flight and takes a 6-7 hour from bus. It’s a lil bit 200km from Kathmandu. This is one of the good city in Nepal with a good environment.
Day 2: above Dhampus
We continue along the valley floor for just over an hour before we start the clomb to Dhampus lunching on the way up. After Lunch we reach the top of the ridge and the views are magnificent. Machhapuchare, Annapurna south(7273m) and Annapurna II(7937m) dominate the skyline . we move through Dhampus into thick rhodendron forest and camp.
Day 3: Ghandrung
A long hard day. we continue to climb after leaving camp up to about 2160m. The forest is alive with all varieties of birdlife. we then steadily descend to the village of Landrung(1650m) and Lunch on the banks of the Modi Khola(1432m). After Lunch we have steep climb up what is almost a stairless to the Gurung Village of Ghadrung which is set beautifully against the peaks of south Annapurna and Hiuchuli(6441m).
Day 3: Chomro
We climb up to the top of Ridge at 2225m and then descend through thick forest to the river at Kyumnu where we lunch. After Lunch we climb another ridge, contour round the ridge towards the Modi Khola Valley and drop to Chomro to camp.
Day 4: Doban
We leave chomro , the last permanent settlement before the sanctuary and walk up the Modi Khola valley through beautiful rhododendron and bamboo forests. The valley narrowsinto a steep sided gorge, and we pass numerous high waterfalls. We camp in a small clearing near the river as it thunders its way downhill.
Day 5: Annapurna Sanctuary
We leave the tree line and pass the large overhanging rock of Hinku cave. In palces the trail has become obliterated by rock fall and we have scramble over rocks and small streams. Tantalizing glimpses of the massive peaks that form the sanctuary appears and urge us on to the glaciers. when we reached the moraine to views are incredible this is a mountain amphitheatre of spectacular size
Day 6: Sanctuary
From our camp you can take walk to the Hiuchuli Glaciers at 4267m. From here the views of the great peaks and the glacier flowing from them are quite incredible, almost unbelievable, beyond anything you could possible Imagine. For those who wish to rest round the camp you will not be disappointed the views from here are spectacular.
Day 7: Kuldi Ghar
We descend through the modi gorge, past the spectacular waterfalls and back in to the tree line. We camp below the towering peak of Machhapuchre
Day 8: Kyumnu
Steadily descending all day we reach Chomro for Lunch and camp by the river at Kyumnu.
Day 9: Thante
We climb up through small terraced fields, past farmhouses and into the dense forest. This is a particularly good day for the bird-watcher and those interested in flowers. In the winter the daphe is in bloom and it's scent hangs in the trees. In the spring the rhododendron and Orchids bloom. Views of Annapurna are also excellent. at the end of days we camp in small clearing into the forest next to the stream
Day 10: Ghorepani
In the morning we have to steep, and somewhat exciting climb up the Deurali pass and the views on reaching the top are among the best throughout Nepal. To the west we see Dhaulagiri and Gurja Himal to the east Annapurna II, Manaslu and Himal Chuli. Above us towers are pyramid peak of Annapurna South while below us is the deepest river gorge in the world- the kali gandaki, over 3 miles deep in places.
Day 11: Birethanti
This is the day when we all decide that we prefer the uphill to the downhills. We descend steadily to Tirkhedhunga where we lunch. We have joined the main trail from Tibet and we are constantly meeting mule trains laden with goods. The traders are Tibetans, Khampas, Mustang peoples and the tea houses along the route are mostly run by Thakalis. Quite often we meet Hindu saddhus(Priests) and Piligrims. We reach the modi Khola once again and camp on it's bank.
Day 12: Pokhara
We will take bus from here to Pokhara and Half day sightseeing in Pokhara.
Day 13: Kathmandu
Move to Kathmandu by Tourist bus early in the morning
|
