Saturday 4 April 2020

Annapurna Region trekking route

The Annapurna region is well known as a famous tourist destination of the world. It offers the tourists to come to Nepal for the trekking with its Himalayan ranges including Thorong-La pass (5416m), Tilicho Lake (5119 mt.), Poonhill (3210m ) Annapurna Base camp (4130m)  lies on one of the best viewpoint  of world. This region presents itself as a unique collection of picturesque diversities of nature and its beauty on the one hand and of ethnicity, cultures religions and many other social characteristics on the other. This region is unique in the world also because it has twelve different Himalayan peaks of higher than 7000mt. and many other peaks higher than 6000mt. So this region offers the mountaineering possibilities for all types of mountaineers. The gorges of this region made by Kaligandaki River is regarded as one of the deepest gorges of the earth which offers various subjects matters of research for geologists and big forest of rhododendron of different types of colour and many other types of flora attract both heart and soul of every human being. Moreover, the fresh water lakes, rivers, rivulets, big and small cascades, big mountains, ridges, village and rural communities are among other distinguished features of this region.






Some information About Annapurna region Trekking 






Trekking Program in Annapurna Region 

Tuesday 21 January 2020

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking without PoonHill

The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC ) Trek  known as Annapurna Sentury treks is one of our most popular treks in Nepal . Mt. Annapurna rises to 8091m and is the 10th highest mountain in the world. This invigorating trek to Annapurna Base Camp passes through waterfalls, villages, farmlands, rhododendron forests, and mountain vistas. The Annapurna Base Camp trek, like others in the Annapurna region, start from the beautiful city of Pokhara start from 800 meters to a high altitude of over 4,000 meters with gradual acclimatization process. We also pass through a diverse geographical
and cultural variation with amazing ranges of flora and fauna in between. Needless to say that throughout this trekking journey we get to enjoy the sheer magnificence of the Himalayas, including one mountains that are above eight thousand meters - Mt. Annapurna (8091 m) . Hospitality and rich culture of the local community and the brilliance of nature. Just imagine being in the company of some of the highest mountains on earth and the magnificence of the sunrise over the snow-capped Himalayas. 
Annapurna base camp trekking Route profile 
Fact About Annapurna Base camp Trekking 
Starting from               : Kathmandu/Pokhara
Ending at                    : Pokhara/Kathmandu
Grade                         : Moderate-Difficult
Highest access of the trek     : 4200m (Annapurna Base Camp)
Culture encounter          : mixed 
Trekking type                : Teahouse
Himalayan sights           : Fishtail, Annapurna range, 
Most Attraction of the trek      : Close Mountain View, Villages
Best Season                        : February, March, April, May, September,October, November
Itinerary type              : Fixed / Customized


Outline Itinerary of Annapurna Base camp  trekking Route without Poon Hill 

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m) 
Day 04: Pokhara to Ghandruk  (1990m)
Day 05 :  Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m) 
Day 06: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m )
Day 07: Bamboo to Deurali ( 3,200 m)
Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp ( 4130m)
Day 09: Annapurna Base camp ( ABC ) to Bamboo (
Day 10: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda ( 1,600 m) Bath in natural hot spring
Day 11: to Jhinu Danda to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara 
Day 12: Pokhara Free day
Day 13: Drive Pokhara  to Kathmandu 

Detail Itinerary of Annapurna Base camp  trekking Route without Poon Hill   

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Upon arrival at the airport, meet and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, you have an option to be escorted stroll around Thamel and the local streets of Kathmandu. 

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
After breakfast, start sightseeing covering the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, which are Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa.  Kathmandu Durbar Square area holds the palaces of the medieval Kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Swayambhu meaning the “the self-existent” is popular among the foreigners as Monkey Temple owing to the large number of monkey population residing in this area. It is said that Swayambhunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims from all over the world come. In the afternoon you will get short briefing and discussion regarding your trek.

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m)
Distance 200kms – Approximately 6 Hours Drive 
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu (200km) via Prithvi Highway, takes 6hrs approximately (option to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, takes extra cost). Along the way we will stop in scenic spots, for lunch and to get fresh as well, en-route we see more about countryside of Nepal that offers greenery, rivers, local villages, farm lands and beautiful mountain scenarios. In the evening, you have option to stroll around the Phewa Lake and local market in Pokhara.

Day 04: Pokhara to Ghandruk  (1990m)
Drive 42km, Approximately 1:5 Hours and walk 12 km  ,6 hours walk 
Early morning drive to NayaPul and start the trek. From Birethanti, we trek uphill on the trail to Ghandruk. While on the trail, we again enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains, pass along various small villages  Along with enjoying the stunningly close-up towering views of Fishtail, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. We also acquaint ourselves with the simple but rich cultural traditions of the Gurung people at the Gurung Museum in Ghandruk.

Day 05 :  Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m)
Trekking distance 9 kms – Approximately 5 Hours walk
After passes beautiful village Ghandruk we climb up to Kimrong danda On the way, we can enjoy great views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail Mountain (Machhapuchhre) and Ganggapurna. Next, it’s a steep descent takes us to the Kimrong Khola. After another steep ascent from Kimrong Khola to Chere Danda, we descend for a while then it’s a gentle walk to Chhomrong. Chhomrong is a beautiful village located on the lap of the giant Annapurna massive. 

Day 06: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2310m )
Trekking distance 08 kms – Approximately 5 Hours walk 
Trek down to Chhomrong khola (river) and then climb up to Sinwa . From here we enter into steep valley towards Annapurna sanctuary at the buttresses of Annapurna South and Fishtail. From Sinwa we we walk through the jungle when we arrive Kuldi Ghar will climb down to Modi River at the little hamlet of 'Bamboo' , This places is deep inside the Forest 

Day 07: Bamboo to Deurali ( 3200 m)
Trekking distance  09 kms – Approximately 6 Hours walk
We gently climb up to next village Dovan, After that we passes some cliffy river and water fall  and we will Reach himalayas. After Himalaya (2,900m), we enter into sparsely vegetated rocky terrain and climb steeply to Hinku cave. after that we little climb down and climb up we reach in Deurali It is more wide places compare to Bamboo, Dovan and Himalayas 

Day 08: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp ( 4130m)

Trekking distance 06 kms – Approximately 5 Hours walk 
The trail from Deurali to Machhapuchhre  base camp is avalanche risk area. So guide will consult about the situation with local people and if necessary we will change the route to the other side of the Modi Khola . And slowly climb up to Machhapuchhre Base camp  (3,700m). Machhapuchhre Base camp is a valley opens up wide and bright with beautiful snow peaks. The trail to Annapurna base camp climbs gradually in winter season full of snow and summer season we can see green grass.  At Annapurna base camp we are at the base of world's highest mountains surrounding us in 360 degree.

Day 09: Annapurna Base camp ( ABC ) to Bamboo 
Trekking distance 15 kms – Approximately 7 Hours walk 
After a beautiful sunrise view over the Annapurnas, same way  we will head down slowly to Bamboo.

Day 10: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda ( 1,600 m) Bath in natural hot spring
Trekking distance 09 kms – Approximately 5 Hours walk 
We follow the same trail that we took to climb up till Chhomrong.After Chhomrong Village we Climb down steely on the stone steps to the village of Jhinu. We settle into our lodge and then head down half and hour to natural hot spring pool in the shore of Modi river. Enjoy the natural hot spring and enjoy your last night in the mountain.

Day 11: to Jhinu Danda to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara 
Trekking distance 13 kms – Approximately 6 Hours walk 
From Jhinu, we follow the Modi river coast  we will basically traverse along the Modi river to Nayapul from where we started our trek We will be picked up by a vehicle  for a drive to Pokhara. 

Day 12: Pokhara Free day
After finish trekking pokhara is a really nice places for chill out , pokhara is very popular for paragliding so suggest for that and you can enjoy the boat ride in phewa lake  which is beautiful lake in Nepal or if you like to do city tour we can do city tour and visit most popular places like Bindivashini Temple , Devi's Fall Gupteshwor cave , Tibetan refugee camp , Mountain museum old Bazaar Etc , in evening if you are interested for shopping it a best places for shopping 

Day 13: Drive Pokhara  to Kathmandu 
After breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu(200km/6-7hrs). we can enjoy the diverse landscape and scenery en-route. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. 

Day 14: Departure
You will be transfer to the International airport by Private vehicle according to your flight schedule.

Note:                                                                                                                                             
This is standard Itinerary for trekkers 
If you have few time and interested same route you can finish in 11 days , you need to be well fit for trekking 
OR 
If you want spend  more time in Annapurna base camp trekking route we can extend this trip till 20 days for all things mail me I will provide all detail in your mailbox 


Friday 16 August 2019

Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking Route

Ghorepani poonhill trekking route map 
Ghorepani poon hill trekking route  is one of the popular trekking  in Annapurna region. Ghorepani poon hill trekking route offers superb Himalayan views including the Mount Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna I 8091m, Fishtail / Machhapuchhre 6998m, Nilgiri 7041m, Annapurna south 7219m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Lamjung Himal 6988m, Hiunchuli 6441m, Tukuche peak 6920m etc . Probably Ghorepani poon hill 3210m is one of the best viewpoint in Annapurna region trekking. Ghorepani poon hill trekking route  is one of the easier trekking trail in Annapurna region which can be done with in one weeks. In recent, Ghorepani poon hill trekking trail has become a very popular and busy place for trekking, after opening in 1997. A few lucky scientist expedition groups had trekked into this region in the past 1950's. A tiny place to look the panoramic view from poon hill.
Ghorepani trekking Trekking route offers some of the most dramatic close-up views of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the world.Ghorepani poon hill trekking route  passes through rhododendron and mixed forest alive with ferns and birds, through spectacular villages of the Gurkha soldiers with their spectacular Himalayan back drops leads to Ghorepani 2850m. The following morning visits Poon Hill at 3210 m . a vantage point to view the Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and the Annapurna massif. Ghorepani poon hill trekking makes a small circuit and visits Tadapani (2050 m), Ghandruk gurung village and finally ends at pokhara than by flight or by tourist bus back to Kathmandu. We will  arrange the Ghorepani poon hill trekking according to trekker's wish and desire.
Great view from Poon Hill top 

Trip Detail 
Starting from         : Kathmandu/ Pokhara
Ending at                : Pokhara/ Kathmandu
Grade                      : Easy
Highest access of the trek   : 3210m (Poon Hill Tower )
Culture heritage          : Gurung, Magar, Thakali
Trekking type              : Teahouse
Himalayan sights         : Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Annapurna range, Manaslu, Nilgiri
Most Attraction of trek         : Close Mountain View, Villages
Best Season                      : February, March, April, May, October, November
                                          :Almost All year


Outline Itinerary of Ghorepani poonhill Trekking Route 

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m) 6hrs
Day 04: Pokhara to Ulleri  (1950m)
Day 05: Ulleri  to Ghorepani  (2850m)
Day 06: Ghorepani to Poonhill ( 3210m )  and Trek to Tadapani (2540m) 
Day 07: Tadapani to Ghandruk ( 1990m)
Day 08: Ghandruk to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara 
Day 09: Pokhara Free day
Day 10:Drive Pokhara  to Kathmandu 
Day 11: Departure

Detail Itinerary of Ghorepani Poonhill trekking Route  

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Upon arrival at the airport, meet and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, you have an option to be escorted stroll around Thamel and the local streets of Kathmandu. 

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
After breakfast, start sightseeing covering the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, which are Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa.  Kathmandu Durbar Square area holds the palaces of the medieval Kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Swayambhu meaning the “the self-existent” is popular among the foreigners as Monkey Temple owing to the large number of monkey population residing in this area. It is said that Swayambhunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims from all over the world come. In the afternoon you will get short briefing and discussion regarding your trek.

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (800m) 6hrs
Distance 200kms – Approximately 6 Hours Drive 
Early morning after breakfast, drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu (200km) via Prithvi Highway, takes 6hrs approximately (option to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, takes extra cost). Along the way we will stop in scenic spots, for lunch and to get fresh as well, en-route we see more about countryside of Nepal that offers greenery, rivers, local villages, farm lands and beautiful mountain scenarios. In the evening, you have option to stroll around the Phewa Lake and local market in Pokhara..

Day 04: Pokhara to Ulleri  (1950m)
Drive 42km Approximately 1:5 Hours and walk 11 km to Ulleri ,6 hours walk 
After breakfast we drive to Nayapul on the way we pass some beautiful village and scenery, we will stop for while to take picture close to Nagdada and cross the beautiful village Lumle and reach in  Nayapul  (1100m) situated along the Modi River. After that we arrive in Birethanti where we check out TIMS and Permits and cross the modi khola bridge and passes and follow the Vuramdi Khola when we arrive in Tikhedhunga start to climb up to Ulleri top , from where we can see Annapurna south and Himchuli 

Day 05: Ulleri  to Ghorepani  (2850m)
Trekking distance 8 kms – Approximately 5 Hours walk 
Get up early morning and see the beautiful sunrise after breakfast start to trek  Ghorepani, on the way we pass some beautiful tea houses which is managed by local people ( Called Magar ) and we start to walk through the beautiful Jungle we will passes some water fall . Before arrive to Ghorepani we will see welcome gate and reach in beautiful Village Ghorepani is one of the most popular village along the Annapurna Region . Almost all of village are Magars. From Ghorepani we can see 2 Himalayas range Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas range, Guide consult with local people for tomorrow sunrise time , Suggest sleep early because tomorrow morning wake up early for Sunrise 

Day 06: Ghorepani to Poon Hill ( 3210m  )  and Trek to Tadapani (2540 m) 
Trekking distance 11 kms – Approximately 7  Hours walk 
Wake up early morning prepare for the sunrise , suggest wear warm clothes and take headlight  start to Hike up to Poon Hill  (3210m) 45 minute climb. from Poon Hill we can see beautiful sunrise and beautiful mountain from poon hill we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountains Descend back to Ghorepani and after having breakfast After that, the trail steeply ascending until Deurali-La on a grassy knoll that offers good Mountain views similar to those from Poon Hill . Then the trail descends through deep rhododendron forest until reaching Banthanti  . on the way we  cross the north side of stream and it will offer great views over the gorge to Ulleri. A rocky trail descends steeply to small stream and climbing again through deep forests to Tadapani, a village which is surrounded by beautiful forests. You can see more magnificent view of Machhapuchre, Annapurna South, Himchuli and Annapurna II 

Day 07: Tadapani to Ghandruk ( 1990m)
Trekking distance 7 kms – Approximately 3.5 Hours walk 
In the morning, after breakfast your trek slightly descending through the deep forests until reaching Baise Kharka  smooth walking and descends again in the subtropical forest until reaching Ghandruk village. we can see a very good view of Fish Tail, Annapurna South and other small snowy peak. Afternoon you will go to visit the Buddhist Monastery and Old Traditional Gurung Museum which are very nice to see during the Ghandruk Stay

Day 08: Ghandruk to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara 
Trekking distance 10 kms – Approximately 5 Hours walk
Today is our  final day for trekking, we slowly follow our trail back to Nayapul where we can take see beautiful local people and we cross the Paddy field,  when we reach to Syauli bazaar the path is flat till Nayapul when we arrive in Nayapul then we drive Back to Pokhara .

Day 09: Pokhara Free day
After finish trekking pokhara is a really nice places for chill out , pokhara is very popular for paragliding so suggest for that and you can enjoy the boat ride in phewa lake  which is beautiful lake in Nepal or if you like to do city tour we can do city tour and visit most popular places like Bindivashini Temple , Devi's Fall Gupteshwor cave , Tibetan refugee camp , Mountain museum old Bazaar Etc , in evening if you are interested for shopping it a best places for shopping 

Day 10: Drive Pokhara  to Kathmandu 
After breakfast, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu(200km/6-7hrs). we can enjoy the diverse landscape and scenery en-route. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. 

Day 11: Departure
You will be transfer to the International airport by Private vehicle according to your flight schedule.