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A 16
day trek to the Annapurna base camp and Poon Hill,in the spectacular
heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary |
It is easy
to see why the hidden mountain stronghold of the Annapurna
base camp is one of the most popular trekking destinations
in Nepal. After some time looking around Kathmandu, we have
an early morning flight to Pokhara. On arrival at Pokhara,
we transfer to our hotel, which is in the quite Lakeside
district. In the morning we will be transported to the start
of the Annapurna base camp trek. Our trekking days are not
long, this is to allow us to acclimatise slowly. From the
terraced farmland above Pokhara, we trek on good trails
through scattered villages and thick forests, climbing up
slowly to the Annapurna base camp. Here we are surrounded
by a ring of impressive mountains, including Annapurna 1
(8091m) and Machhapuchhare the famous Fish Tail Peak. This
high and glaciated wilderness is quite simply, awe-inspiring.
For
the Annapurna circuit trek click here.
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The Annapurna
Base camp trek can be tailor made for groups or individuals |
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The Annapurna Sanctuary / Base camp trek
is a hike into the dazzling natural amphitheatre formed
by the staggeringly beautiful peaks of the giants - Annapurna
1, Glacier Dome, Gangapurna, Fang and the fishtail peak
of Machapuchare. Although there is only one entrance to
the sanctuary itself. we. The vast amphitheatre of the
Annapurna Sanctuary is encircled by the famous Himalayan
peaks – the 'fishtail' spire of Machapuchare (6997m),
Gangapurna (7454m), Annapurna 1 (8091m), the unclimbed
Fang (7647m) and Annapurna South (7273m). The only approach
to Annapurna base camp,follows the Modi Khola Valley through
forests of oak, rhododendron and bamboo, passing through
local Gurung villages to a world of soaring peaks.
The flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes us past three
8000m giants . We start our Annapurna Base Camp Trek with
a short drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. We walk to a village
by the Modi River, Birethanti(1000m). Walking through
oak forest we cross several side valleys, which run into
the Modi Khola, and climb a stone 'staircase' to the Gurung
village of Chomrong (2060m). Trekking past Hinku cave,
we reach what is known as the 'gate' into the Sanctuary
– a pass between the spectacular peaks of Hiunchuli
and Machapuchare.
The glaciated and snow covered peaks of the Sanctuary
form a spectacular barrier .Dazzling views confront us
as we trek up through the last permanent settlements to
the Machapuchare Base Camp (3729m) where we are rewarded
with superb views of 'Fishtail' mountain. While here we
will also visit the Annapurna South Base camp.
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Our guides
on the Annapurna base camp,are all
experienced, and have been with us for many years.
We
stay in family lodges on the Annapurna base camp trek, run
by local people.
The
Annapurna base camp trek takes you in to some of the most
beautiful places in Nepal.
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