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Mt. Annapurna Region - Nepal
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Mt. Annpaurna
Region
(The Annapurna Conservation Area
Project) has been claimed as one of the best
trekking spots in the world and one of the
popular trekking spots in the in the
country. The area covers Kaski, Mustang,
Manang and Lamjung districts of western
Nepal. Beginning 790 meters, the area
reaches as high as 8,091 meters of Mt.
Annapurna. Ghandruk and Ghorepani treks
offers breathtaking and panoramic view of
the Annapurna, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri
ranges. In spring, special attractions are
the surrounding green hills blooming red,
pink and white rhododendron flowers. The The
area also includes famous Mt. Annapurna
Circuit Trek and Mustang via Manang and
Jomsom. In the circuit route, is the
famous Hindu religious sites Muktinath
Temple. The
trek southeast from Jomsom, leads to the
scenic Tilicho Lake aat an altitude of 4,919
meters between Kaligandaki and Manang
Valley.
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Places of interest in and around Annapurna Region |
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Ghandruk & Ghorepani: It is but a couple of
days from Pokhara to reach Ghorepani, which is well
known for the great views it offers of both the
Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri mountains. A better
viewpoint is Pun Hill (3,193 meters), which is about
an hour's climb away. Ghorepani can also be reached
on the way back from the Annapurna Sanctuary and
conversely it can be a planned stop on the way to
the Sanctuary. Recommended duration: 4 to 5 days for
Ghandruk, 6 to 8 days covering both Ghandruk &
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Annapurna Sanctuary:
Probably the most famous of the shorter treks, this
trek requires 10 to 14 days and leads to the Mt.
Annapurna South Face base camp. The trek begins in
Pokhara passing through rice terraces to reach high
mountain glaciers in a matter of days. At the
culmination of the trek one is surrounded by
mountain peaks on all sides. It is not advisable to
go on this trek during winter and early spring due
to the frequent avalanches that occur then.
Recommended duration: 9 to 14 days. |
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Round Annapurna (via Manang valley): This is
the route that attracts the highest number of
trekkers in Nepal. As the name itself suggests, the
trail goes on a three-week-long circuitous route
around the Annapurna range of mountains. The trek
can start either from Dumre at the lowly elevation
of 500 meters, or from Besisahar (a few hours' ride
away along a bumpy road or a day's walk away). The
initial stage of the trek goes along the Marshyangdi
valley before ascending to Throng Pass (5416meters)
on the tenth day, the highlight of which is the view
of the Great Himalayan Divide from the pass itself.
The route then leads to the Kali Gandaki Valley,
famous for its barren beauty, comparable to the
Tibetan Plateau. The first stop from Throng Pass is
Muktinath, The temple of the Lord of Salvation, holy
for both Hindus and Buddhists. From there it is
around seven days through the ever-changing
landscape to Pokhara. For those that want to get
back quick, however, there are regular flights to
Pokhara from Jomsom, a day's walk from Muktinath.
Recommended duration: 11 to 14 days based on fly out
from Jomsom to Pokhara, 18 to 20 days for round Mt.
Annapurna. |
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Jomsom/Muktinath: The famous temple of Lord
Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is
situated an altitude of 3749 meters and about 18
kilometers northeast of Jomsom Bazar (the nearest
Airstrip for the region). The temple is situated on
a high mountain range, on the way to Mustang and
Manang, and is visited during the fair weather.
Recommended duration: 11 to 12 days based on trek in
and fly out from Jomsom to Pokhara. |
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