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The Annapurna range situated in central
Nepal has one of the most dominating
Himalayan panoramas. Placed just north
of Pokhara the range from west to
east consists of Annapurna south face
(7219m), Fang (7647m), (Annapurna
I 8091m, Rocnoir 7485m, Glacier 7193m,
Dome 7069m, Gangapurna 7455m, Annapurna
III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525 and Annapurna
II 7925m
The Annapurna south face base camp
is known as Annapurna Sanctuary, and
in this trek we shall follow the route
into the 'heart' of the Annapurna
range. The trek is not so difficult
and is ideal for those wishing a close-up
view of the mountains and having a
limited a timetable to contend with.
Further, the worry of tackling extreme
altitudes is not a factor. The trek
is best suited for early autumn or
late spring, as the chance of the
route getting snow -bound during the
winter months is high.
Day 01: KATHMANDU
Arrival and transfer to hotel
Overnight at hotel
Day 02: KATHMANDU
Free day in Kathmandu
Overnight at hotel
Day 03: KATHMANDU / POKAHAR
- POTHNA (1799m)
Fly to Pokhara
From Pokhara, drive Suikhet by jeep
about 45 minutes. From Suikhet Phedi
start walking up hill through pine
tree forest till you reach your lunch
site. Have lunch at Dampus village.
After lunch start ascending to Pothna
through tine forest. It takes about
3 hours to reach camping place. On
the way to Pothna you will have a
nice view of Annapurna south. Overnight
you will be in tented camp at Pothna
Day 04: POTHNA - NAYA PUL
(1650m)
After breakfast the trail takes us
on a steep descent through a thick
forest for about 2 hours. After this,
the trail eases until we reach Langdrung
village for lunch. The post lunch
walking is also quite easy till we
reach Naya Pul for night camp. The
total walk is approximately 6 hours
Day 05: NAYA PUL - CHOMRUNG
(1951m)
Today we have to ascend almost whole
day to reach Chomrung village. It
is not very difficult climbing, the
trails goes on zigzag way, and we
have to pass through villages. Before
reaching Chomrung we have to descend
to Chomrung for about 20 minutes.
It takes about 6 hours to reach Chomrung
village for our night stop
Day 06: CHOMRUNG - BAMBOO
FOREST (2700m)
After breakfast walk down to the
small river. After crossing the river
start climbing through forest. Today
is the pleasant walking day through
pine forest. The walking timing is
about 6 hours to reach Bamboo forest.
Day 07: BAMBOO FOREST - DEURALI
(2950m)
After breakfast start gaining altitude
steadily and leaving the tree line
behind. The trail goes along side
of River Modi. Proceed slowly as you
have to avoid altitude sickness.it
takes about 6 hours to reach Deurali.
Day 08: DEURALI - ANNARPURNA
BASE CAMP (3900m)
Today you can have glimpses of massive
peaks more frequently and as you move
into the sanctuary itself, the views
are incredible. Approximately 6 hours
walking
Day 09: ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP
- DHOBAN
Return via same route.
Day 10: DHOBAN - CHOMRUNG
Return via same route.
Day 11: CHOMRUNG - LANGDRUNG
Return via same route.
Day 12: LANGDRUNG - DHAMPUS
Return via same route.
Day 13: DHAMPUS - POKHARA
Return via same route.
From Suikhet Phedi take a bus to Pokhara.
Fly to Katmandu by evening flight.
Overnight at hotel
Day 14: KATHMANDU
Free Day in Kathmandu
Overnight at hotel
Day 15: Departure
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