Annapurna Nature Treks
Nepal For All Seasons: Nature Treks, Wildlife Safari & Culture Tours
Max Elevation: 5416 m Thorung- La in Circuit trail
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Interesting Features: Ethnic Cultures, Panoramic mountain view, Birding
Type: Tea-House Trek
Annapurna Nature Treks is claimed as one of the best trekking in the world. It spreads around five districts (Kaski, Myagdi, Mustang, Manang, and Lamjung). Beginning at an altitude of 790m. the area reaches as high as 8091m Mt. Annapurna with the lake at the highest altitude in the world known as Tilicho Taal (4919m). This region is rich for its biodiversity starting with subtropical climate to Alpine and Trans-Himalayan (rain shadowy) part of Nepal. It inhabits 102 different kinds of mammals including rare snow-leopard, and blue sheep; 478 species of birds including endangered species Impeyan pheasant and Blood pheasant; 39 species of reptiles; and 22 species of amphibians are recorded to the date.
The trek begins with the Brahmins' hymns whilst climbing the uphill trail for the Buddhist chants, and walks down with a fusion of the Hindu-Buddhist colourful cultures of Thakali, Gurung and Magar ethnic groups.
Itineraries
- Annapurna Circuit - 23 days Kathmandu to Kathmandu
- Annapurna Sanctuary (ABC ) - 14 days
- Ghorepani Circuit - 7 to 9 days
- Jomsom - Muktinath - 12 days (Flying in to Jomsom )
Annapurna Sanctuary Trek 12 days
Day 01 at7am drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara(900m)6-7hrs- Overnight at Pokhara.
Day 02 At 7:15am -drive to Nayapul Trek to Ulleri (1960m): Driving takes 2hrs to Nayapul and we follow Bhurungdi River for about one hour with forest on the side walk. We will walk through three main villages including Birethanti. 1.30 hrs walk up-hill from TirkheDhunga to Ulleri. We get glimpse of Hiunchuli Peak from Ulleri and beautiful terraced field and village view. You can take a walk around the village in Ulleri populated by Magar ethnic community.
Day 03 Trek to Ghorepani (2750m): We head uphill after breakfast walking through a Village, for Ghorepani. It is a pleasant walk by streams and through shady forest. We will have lunch at Nangethanti with beautiful view of the forest hill surrounding after 3hour walk. From Lunch point to Ghorepani takes 1.30 hrs walk. We stop at upper Ghorepani for Mountain view of the west, north Himalayan Ranges.
Day 04- Rest Day-1hour walk up to poonhill before sunrise. 180 degree view of the Himalaya. With Over 8000m peaks starting from left Dhaulagiri, Annapurna-I, and Manaslu. Rest Day
Day 05 Trek to Tadapani (2690m): The day walk is mixture of nature, view and walking competence. You will find yourself face to face Annpurna South and Mt. Hiunchuli. Mt. Fishtail in little distance. You feel the energy of the Giant mountains.
Day 06 Trek to Chhomrong (2210m): A salutation to Mt. Fishtail and Annapurna in the Morning before breakfast. You have very close view of the Annapurna Range. Walk down to Kimrong Khola (river) through forest and Gurung ethnic village. And then Hike up to Chhomrong with Southern terraced field and green Hill views. We stop for Lunch at a view point. Then walk up-hill through village to Chmrong- Hinuchuli and Mt. Fishtail very close. We can take a walk up and down the Gurung village.
Day 07 Trek to Himalaya (2840m).Salutation to Mt. Fishtail before breakfast and walk down Bamboo and then Climb up to Himalaya.
Day 08 Trek to Fishtail Base Camp (3170m) is easy but slow walk from Himalaya, main gate to the Sanctuary.
Day 09 1:30hrs walk up Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) for the sunrise and then walk down to MBC for the rest Or walk down to Deurali. 360 degree mountain view from base camp.
Day 10 Trek back to Sinwa
Day 11 Trek to Jhinu (1.30hrs) and Rest day by Natural Hot spring.
Day 12 Walk down to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara
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