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Annapurna Hiking |
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 The Annapurna region lies toward the north of Central Nepal. The region is well known for the most dramatic natural scenery, deep valleys, gorge, high mountain passes, and sub-tropical to alpine vegetation, Buddhist monasteries, Muktinath Temple, villages, ethnic people, their culture and lifestyle. The region consists of Annapurna peaks, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurnas I, II, III & IV, Kali Gandaki River and several climbing peaks.
The most prominent ethnic groups of people are Gurung, Thakali and Managhis. Animals found here are Pika, blue sheep and Himalayan Thar and vegetation ranges from tropical species to temperate forest of oak, beech and rhododendron. Mustang or Lo Manthang, the desert plateau located in the upper valley of the river Kali Gandaki, and to the north of the main Himalayan range also falls in this region. The popular trekking routes of this region are Jomsom, Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp , Annapurna foothills, Siklis, Lamjung, Dhaulagiri, Upper Mustang and around Pokhara. The best time to visit this region for trekking and mountaineering is during spring and autumn. |
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Annapurna Hiking Itinerary:
| Day 01 |
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Arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel |
| Day 02 |
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Fly to Pokhara; wandering Lake Site, boating in Fewa, Seti gorge many more |
| Day 03 |
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Drive to Naya Pul (New bridge), and hike to Tikhe Dhunga(1495m/4905ft). |
| Day 04 |
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Trek to Ghorepani (2850m/9350ft): This is a pleasant walking day today. We trek through rhododendron and oak forests and across streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti. From Nangethanti we head up to Ghorepani (2850m). |
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Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2520m/8268ft): An early start and an hour hiking to Poon Hill (3195m) leads us to a brilliant spectacle, this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. After spending about 40 minutes on the hillside, we come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and start walking to Tadapani. From Ghorepani the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). We descend to reach Banthanti, before winding our way to Tadapani (2540m). |
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Tadapani to Ghandruk (1950m/6398ft): Our descent brings us to the village of Ghandruk around noon. We will overnight here so have the afternoon to visit the Annapurna conservation office and museum. |
| Day 07 |
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Ghandruk to Nayapul via Birethanti |
| Day 08 |
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Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu. |
| Day 09 |
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Departure |
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Included in the price
- Pick & Drop to Airport / 2 nights Hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with Tour guide
- 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek.
- Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
- Hiking Guides and Porters
- Ground transportation
- Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
- Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
- Area Permit for Annapurna Natioanl park and TIMS
- All ground transportation
Not included in the price
- Any Meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Airfare domestic / international flights
- Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu which will require 2 passport size photos.
- Airport tax required for the Domestic / International flights
- All alcoholic, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
- Personal Trekking Equipment, medical and travel insurance
- Entrance fees for Sightseeing/Monument
- Any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on the Price Includes section
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