Annapurna Range
Goddess of the Harvests
Annapurna, a collosal masiff is placed as the
tenth tallest mountain in the world. Kali Gandaki river segregates
Annarpurna mountain range from the great gorge that slices through the
Himalayas. Range of Mount Annapurna holds huge glaciers on its slopes.
Fast Facts
| Location | Central Nepal Himalayas |
| Altitude | 8,091m |
| Importance | 10th Highest Mountain In The World |
| Best Time To Visit | April To October |
Major Peaks of The Annapurna Range
| Annapurna I | 26,545 ft. | 8,091 m. |
| Annapurna II | 26,040 ft. | 7,937 m. |
| Annapurna III | 24,786 ft. | 7,555 m. |
| Annapurna IV | 24,688 ft. | 7,525 m. |
| Gangapurna | 24,457 ft. | 7,455 m. |
| Annapurna South | 23,684 ft. | 7,219 m. |
Highlights
The trek to Annapurna mountain takes the tourists very very close to nature. The
trek is a marvellous combination of being spiritually soothing and highly
adventurous. The following places are the trek's highlights.
- Pewa Lake Pokhara
- Gurung Villages, Langdrung and Gandrung
- Hinko Cave
- Bamboo Forests
- Machapuchare Base Camp
- Annapurna Base Camp
Route Map
Annapurna, one of Nepal's renowned mountain ranges,
comprises an array of peaks, all of astounding heights. Of these, Annapurna
I and Annapurna II are the highest at almost 8000 meters, offering beautiful
impressive view for anyone trekking through the Himalayas.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and enjoy sightseeeing
Day 02: Fly to Pokhara. Drive to
Proceed to Nayapul (1 hr). Trek to Syaulibazar (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 03: Trek Syaulibazar to Ghandrung. (4 hrs).
Camp.
Day 04: Trek Ghandrung to Tadapani (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 05: Rest Day at Chhomrong. Camp.
Day 06: Trek Chhomrong to Bamboo (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 07: Trek Bamboo to Himalayan Hotel (4 hrs).
Camp.
Day 8: Trek to Machhapuchre Base Camp (3,700m) (4
hrs). Camp
Day 9: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) (2
hrs). Camp.
Day 10: Trek back to Himalayan Hotel (5 hrs).
Camp.
Day 11: Trek Himalayan Hotel to Chhomrong (6-7
hrs). Camp.
Day 12: Trek Chhomrong to Ghandrung (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 13: Trek Ghandrung to Tolka (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 14: Trek Tolka to Dhampus (5 hrs). Camp.
Day 15: Trek Dhampus to Nayapul (3 hrs). Drive to
Pokhara. Free to explore. Hotel.
Day 16: Flight: Pokhara - Kathmandu. Hotel
Overnight.
Day 17: Free day to explore, and enjoy Kathmandu.
Hotel Overnight.
Day 18: Final Departure.
Major Treks
Annapurna Village Trek
Annapurna village trek presents the best of trekking. The
trek is along the Mt. Annapurna Foothills to the view point on Poon Hill.
Trekking routes snake through the impressive mountain scenery and charming
villages, home of the Gurungs, dense rhododendron forests brimming with
birds and deep sub-tropical valleys. All these are set below the Annapurnas
with the majestic peak of Machapuchare (Fish Tail Peak) ruling the skyline.
Royal Trek
The trek has been christened the "Royal Trek" as
Britain's Prince Charles walked it in the 1980s. The trek route slowly
climbs up through the ethnic villages and jungles of Magnolia and
Rhododendron.
This trek offers panoramic views of Pokhara Valley and the beautiful Mt
Fishtail (Machhapuchre) as well as Annapurna range to the north and
magnificent lakes surrounded by mountains in the south, Lamjung Himal,
Manaslu and Himchuli in the east.
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annarpuna Circuit trek routes through variety of
landscapes and vegetationm from the tropical landmass to the Tibetan
Plateau. The beautiful views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri can also be
enjoyed. Thorong-La Pass (5416m) is the highest spot. This trek also
provides the tourists opportunity to see different Central Nepalese ethnic
groups.
Gokyo Lakes & Everest
The 360° panorama from Gokyo Ri is considered by many to
be the best in the world. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu have sheer
vertical faces, sculpted pinnacles above the crystalline lakes.
Tit-Bits
- In 1950, it became the first 8,000 meter mountain
to be successfully climbed. - 'Annapurna' is a Sanskrit name that can be
translated as 'Goddess of the Harvests' or more simply 'The Provider'.
