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Annapurna (Sanskrit, Nepali, Nepal Bhasa: is a
section of the Himalayas in north-central Nepal that includes 8,091 m (26,545
ft) Annapurna I, thirteen additional peaks over 7,000 m (22,970 ft) and 16 more
over 6,000 m (19,690 ft).This section is a 55 km-long (34 mi-long) massif
bounded by the Kali Gandaki Gorge on the west, the Marshyangdi River on the
north and east, and Pokhara Valley on the south. Annapurna I is tenth among
Earth's fourteen eight-thousanders. 8167 metre Dhaulagiri I rises 34 km to the
west across the Kali Gandaki Gorge, considered Earth's deepest canyon.
Annapurna is a Sanskrit name which literally means "full of food" (feminine form), but is normally translated as Goddess of the Harvests. In Hinduism, Annapurna is "... the universal and timeless kitchen-goddess ... the mother who feeds. Without her there is starvation, a universal fear: This makes Annapurna a universal goddess ... Her most popular shrine is located in Kashi, on the banks of the river Ganga." Her association with the giving of food (wealth) led her in time to be transformed into Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth
The entire massif and surrounding area are protected within the 7,629 km2 Annapurna Conservation Area, the first and largest conservation area in Nepal. The Annapurna Conservation Area is home to several world-class treks, including the Annapurna Circuit.
The Annapurna peaks are among the world's most dangerous mountains to climb, although in more recent history, using figures from only 1990 and after, Kangchenjunga has a higher fatality rate.As of the end of 2009, there had been 157 summit ascents of Annapurna I, and 60 climbing fatalities on the mountain.[ This fatality-to-summit ratio (38%) is the highest of any of the eight-thousanders. In particular, the ascent via the south face is considered, by some, the most difficult of all climbs.
Contents
• 1 Geography
• 2 Climbing expeditions
o 2.1 Annapurna I
2.1.1 Fatality rate§
o 2.2 Annapurna II
o 2.3 The other peaks
• 3 Trekking
• 4 See also
• 5 Footnotes
• 6 References
• 7 Further reading
• 8 External links
Geography
The Annapurna massif contains six major peaks over 7,200 m (23,620 ft):
Annapurna I 8,091 m (26,545 ft) =2,984 m
Annapurna II 7,937 m (26,040 ft),437 m
Annapurna III 7,555 m (24,786 ft
Annapurna IV 7,525 m (24,688 ft)
Gangapurna 7,455 m (24,457 ft)
Annapurna South 7,219 m (23,684 ft)
The Annapurna Himal from the northeast. Left to right: Annapurna II and IV (close together); a major col; Annapurna III and Gangapurna; Annapurna I.
Climbing expeditions
The Annapurna massif, view from aircraft
The south face of Annapurna I
Annapurna I
Annapurna I was the first 8,000-metre (26,200 ft) peak to be climbed. Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal, of a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog (including Lionel Terray, Gaston Rébuffat, Marcel Ichac, Jean Couzy, Marcel Schatz, Jacques Oudot, Francis de Noyelle), reached the summit on 3 June 1950.(See the documentary of the expedition "Victoire sur l'Annapurna" by Marcel Ichac). Its summit was the highest summit attained on Earth for three years, until the first successful ascent of Mount Everest. (However, higher non-summit points—at least 8,500 metres (27,900 ft)—had already been attained on Everest in the 1920s.)
The south face of Annapurna was first climbed in 1970 by Don Whillans and Dougal Haston, members of a British expedition led by Chris Bonington which included the alpinist Ian Clough, who was killed by a falling serac during the descent. They were, however, beaten to the second ascent of Annapurna by a matter of days by a British Army expedition led by Henry Day.
In 1978, the American Women's Himalayan Expedition, a team led by Arlene Blum, became the first United States team to climb Annapurna I. The first summit team, comprising Vera Komarkova and Irene Miller and Sherpas Mingma Tsering and Chewang Ringjing, reached the top at 3:30 p.m. on October 15, 1978. The second summit team, Alison Chadwick-Onyszkiewicz and Vera Watson, died during this climb.
On 3 February 1987, Polish climbers Jerzy Kukuczka and Artur Hajzer made the first winter ascent of Annapurna I.
The first solo ascent of the south face was made in October 2007 by Slovenian climber Tomaž Humar; he climbed to the Roc Noir and then to Annapurna East(8,047m).[
On 8 and 9 October 2013 Swiss climber Ueli Steck soloed the Lafaille routeon the main and highest part of the face; this was his third attempt on the route and has been called "one of the most impressive Himalayan climbs in history", with Steck taking 28 hours to make the return trip from Base Camp to summit and back again.
Fatality rate
Annapurna I has the greatest fatality rate of all the 14 eight-thousanders: as of March 2012, there have been 52 deaths during ascents, 191 successful ascents, and nine deaths upon descent, which means that "for every three thrill-seekers that make it safely up and down Annapurna I, one dies trying." That same ratio is at or above six-to-one for all of the other eight-thousanders, except for K2 and Nanga Parbat.[7] Climbers killed on the peak include Russian Anatoli Boukreev in 1997, Spaniard Iñaki Ochoa in 2008, and Korean Park Young-seok, lost in 2011
Annapurna II
Annapurna II, the eastern anchor of the range, was first climbed in 1960 by a British/Indian/Nepalese team led by J. O. M. Roberts via the West Ridge, approached from the north. The summit party comprised Richard Grant, Chris Bonington, and Sherpa Ang Nyima. In terms of elevation, isolation (distance to a higher summit, namely Annapurna I, 30.5 km or 19.0 mi) and prominence (2,437 m or 7,995 ft), Annapurna II does not rank far behind Annapurna I. It is a fully independent peak, despite the close association with Annapurna I which its name seems to imply.
In 1983, Tim Macartney-Snape planned and participated in an expedition to Annapurna II (7,937 m or 26,040 ft) successfully reaching the summit via the first ascent of the south spur. The descent was delayed by a blizzard and the expedition ran out of food during the last five days. They were reported missing and when the expedition eventually returned they received significant publicity.[
The other peaks
Annapurna south face
Annapurna III was first climbed in 1961 by an Indian expedition led by Capt. Mohan Singh Kohli via the Northeast Face. The summit party comprised Mohan Kohli, Sonam Gyatso, and Sonam Girmi.
Annapurna IV, near Annapurna II, was first climbed in 1955 by a German expedition led by Heinz Steinmetz via the North Face and Northwest Ridge. The summit party comprised Steinmetz, Harald Biller, and Jürgen Wellenkamp.
Gangapurna was first climbed in 1965 by a German expedition led by Günther Hauser, via the East Ridge. The summit party comprised 11 members of the expedition.
Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse) was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North Ridge. The summit party comprised S. Uyeo and Mingma Tsering.
Hiunchuli (6,441 m/21,126 ft) is a satellite peak extending east from Annapurna South; Hiunchuli was first climbed in 1971 by an expedition led by U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer Craig Anderson.
Machapuchare (6,993 m or 22,943 ft) is another important peak though it just misses the 7,000 metre mark. Machapuchare and Hiunchuli are prominently visible from the valley of Pokhara. These peaks are the "gates" to the Annapurna Sanctuary leading to the south face of Annapurna I. Machpuchare was climbed in 1957 (except the final 50 metres for its local religious sanctity) by Wilfrid Noyce and A. D. M. Cox. Since then it has been off limits.
Millet fields in the Annapurna region play a major part in local agriculture.
Marsyangdi Valley
Trekking
The Annapurna Conservation Area is a well known trekking region.
There are three major trekking routes in the Annapurna region: the Jomson Trek to Jomsom and Muktinath (increasingly disturbed by a road-building project[ the Annapurna Sanctuary route to Annapurna base camp; and the Annapurna Circuit, which circles the Annapurna Himal itself and includes the Jomsom route. The town of Pokhara usually serves as a starting point for these treks, and is also a good starting place for other short treks of one to four days, such as routes to Ghorepani or Ghandruk.
The Mustang district, a former kingdom bordering Tibet, is also geographically a part of the Annapurna region, but treks to upper Mustang are subject to special restrictions.
About two-thirds of all trekkers in Nepal visit the Annapurna region. The area is easily accessible, guest houses in the hills are plentiful, and treks here offer incredibly diverse scenery, with both high mountains and lowland villages. Also, because the entire area is inhabited, trekking in the region offers unique cultural exposure and experience.
See also
• Tilicho lake
• Mount Everest
• Machhapuchhre
• Dhaulagiri
Footnotes
1. Jump up ^ "Annapurna". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
2. Jump up ^ "Nepal/Sikkim/Bhutan Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Archived from the original on 25 December 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
3. Jump up ^ H. Adams Carter (1985). "Classification of the Himalaya". American Alpine Journal (American Alpine Club) 27 (59): 127–9. Retrieved 2011-05-01.
4. Jump up ^ Pattanaik (2009), pp. 25, 27.
5. Jump up ^ "Complete ascent — fatalities statistics of all 14 main 8000ers". 8000ers.com. June 19, 2008. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
6. Jump up ^ "Annapurna I". 8000ers.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
7. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Stairway to heaven". The Economist. May 29, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
8. Jump up ^ Herzog, 1953, p. 257.
9. Jump up ^ Blum, 1980.
10. Jump up ^ "8000m Peak". Summitpost.org. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
11. Jump up ^ "New Alpine Solo Route on the South Face of Annapurna". Russianclimb.com. Archived from the original on 17 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
12. Jump up ^ "Climbing Annapurna: Tomaz Humar". Outside. January 29, 2008. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
13. Jump up ^ "Tomaz Humar klettert solo durch die Annapurna Südwand" (in German). Bergsteigen.at. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
14. Jump up ^ Von: Text: adidas eyewear (November 26, 2007). "Tomaz Humar glĂźckt Erstbegehung am Annapurna im Alpinstil - Climbing.de - Alle Infos fĂźr Bergsteiger und Kletterer" (in German). Climbing.de. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
15. ^ Jump up to: a b "Annapurna South Face Routes", russianclimb.com, accessed 13 October 2013.
16. Jump up ^ "Ueli Steck and Annapurna: the interview after his South Face solo", planetmountain.com, accessed 14 October 2013.
17. Jump up ^ "Steck Solos Annapurna South Face", ukclimbing.com, accessed 13 October 2013.
18. Jump up ^ "Annapurna South Face Solo - 28 Hours", ukclimbing.com, accessed 13 October 2013.
19. Jump up ^ "It's over: Iñaki Ochoa lost on Annapurna". Mounteverest.net. May 23, 2008. Archived from the original on 25 May 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
20. Jump up ^ Woo, Jaeyeon (October 31, 2011). "With Park Gone, Korea Loses Its Trailblazer". Korea Real Time (blog). The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
21. Jump up ^ Hall, Lincoln, White limbo: The first Australian Climb of Mt. Everest Random House Australia 1985 ISBN 978-1-74166-864-3
22. Jump up ^ Stacy Tasman (27 May 2011). "Nepal’s shrinking Annapurna Circuit".
23. Jump up "Austin Pick: Circling the Abode of Snow". Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-27.
AAnnapurna is a Sanskrit name which literally means "full of food" (feminine form), but is normally translated as Goddess of the Harvests. In Hinduism, Annapurna is "... the universal and timeless kitchen-goddess ... the mother who feeds. Without her there is starvation, a universal fear: This makes Annapurna a universal goddess ... Her most popular shrine is located in Kashi, on the banks of the river Ganga." Her association with the giving of food (wealth) led her in time to be transformed into Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth
The entire massif and surrounding area are protected within the 7,629 km2 Annapurna Conservation Area, the first and largest conservation area in Nepal. The Annapurna Conservation Area is home to several world-class treks, including the Annapurna Circuit.
The Annapurna peaks are among the world's most dangerous mountains to climb, although in more recent history, using figures from only 1990 and after, Kangchenjunga has a higher fatality rate.As of the end of 2009, there had been 157 summit ascents of Annapurna I, and 60 climbing fatalities on the mountain.[ This fatality-to-summit ratio (38%) is the highest of any of the eight-thousanders. In particular, the ascent via the south face is considered, by some, the most difficult of all climbs.
Contents
• 1 Geography
• 2 Climbing expeditions
o 2.1 Annapurna I
2.1.1 Fatality rate§
o 2.2 Annapurna II
o 2.3 The other peaks
• 3 Trekking
• 4 See also
• 5 Footnotes
• 6 References
• 7 Further reading
• 8 External links
Geography
The Annapurna massif contains six major peaks over 7,200 m (23,620 ft):
Annapurna I 8,091 m (26,545 ft) =2,984 m
Annapurna II 7,937 m (26,040 ft),437 m
Annapurna III 7,555 m (24,786 ft
Annapurna IV 7,525 m (24,688 ft)
Gangapurna 7,455 m (24,457 ft)
Annapurna South 7,219 m (23,684 ft)
The Annapurna Himal from the northeast. Left to right: Annapurna II and IV (close together); a major col; Annapurna III and Gangapurna; Annapurna I.
Climbing expeditions
The Annapurna massif, view from aircraft
The south face of Annapurna I
Annapurna I
Annapurna I was the first 8,000-metre (26,200 ft) peak to be climbed. Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal, of a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog (including Lionel Terray, Gaston Rébuffat, Marcel Ichac, Jean Couzy, Marcel Schatz, Jacques Oudot, Francis de Noyelle), reached the summit on 3 June 1950.(See the documentary of the expedition "Victoire sur l'Annapurna" by Marcel Ichac). Its summit was the highest summit attained on Earth for three years, until the first successful ascent of Mount Everest. (However, higher non-summit points—at least 8,500 metres (27,900 ft)—had already been attained on Everest in the 1920s.)
The south face of Annapurna was first climbed in 1970 by Don Whillans and Dougal Haston, members of a British expedition led by Chris Bonington which included the alpinist Ian Clough, who was killed by a falling serac during the descent. They were, however, beaten to the second ascent of Annapurna by a matter of days by a British Army expedition led by Henry Day.
In 1978, the American Women's Himalayan Expedition, a team led by Arlene Blum, became the first United States team to climb Annapurna I. The first summit team, comprising Vera Komarkova and Irene Miller and Sherpas Mingma Tsering and Chewang Ringjing, reached the top at 3:30 p.m. on October 15, 1978. The second summit team, Alison Chadwick-Onyszkiewicz and Vera Watson, died during this climb.
On 3 February 1987, Polish climbers Jerzy Kukuczka and Artur Hajzer made the first winter ascent of Annapurna I.
The first solo ascent of the south face was made in October 2007 by Slovenian climber Tomaž Humar; he climbed to the Roc Noir and then to Annapurna East(8,047m).[
On 8 and 9 October 2013 Swiss climber Ueli Steck soloed the Lafaille routeon the main and highest part of the face; this was his third attempt on the route and has been called "one of the most impressive Himalayan climbs in history", with Steck taking 28 hours to make the return trip from Base Camp to summit and back again.
Fatality rate
Annapurna I has the greatest fatality rate of all the 14 eight-thousanders: as of March 2012, there have been 52 deaths during ascents, 191 successful ascents, and nine deaths upon descent, which means that "for every three thrill-seekers that make it safely up and down Annapurna I, one dies trying." That same ratio is at or above six-to-one for all of the other eight-thousanders, except for K2 and Nanga Parbat.[7] Climbers killed on the peak include Russian Anatoli Boukreev in 1997, Spaniard Iñaki Ochoa in 2008, and Korean Park Young-seok, lost in 2011
Annapurna II
Annapurna II, the eastern anchor of the range, was first climbed in 1960 by a British/Indian/Nepalese team led by J. O. M. Roberts via the West Ridge, approached from the north. The summit party comprised Richard Grant, Chris Bonington, and Sherpa Ang Nyima. In terms of elevation, isolation (distance to a higher summit, namely Annapurna I, 30.5 km or 19.0 mi) and prominence (2,437 m or 7,995 ft), Annapurna II does not rank far behind Annapurna I. It is a fully independent peak, despite the close association with Annapurna I which its name seems to imply.
In 1983, Tim Macartney-Snape planned and participated in an expedition to Annapurna II (7,937 m or 26,040 ft) successfully reaching the summit via the first ascent of the south spur. The descent was delayed by a blizzard and the expedition ran out of food during the last five days. They were reported missing and when the expedition eventually returned they received significant publicity.[
The other peaks
Annapurna south face
Annapurna III was first climbed in 1961 by an Indian expedition led by Capt. Mohan Singh Kohli via the Northeast Face. The summit party comprised Mohan Kohli, Sonam Gyatso, and Sonam Girmi.
Annapurna IV, near Annapurna II, was first climbed in 1955 by a German expedition led by Heinz Steinmetz via the North Face and Northwest Ridge. The summit party comprised Steinmetz, Harald Biller, and Jürgen Wellenkamp.
Gangapurna was first climbed in 1965 by a German expedition led by Günther Hauser, via the East Ridge. The summit party comprised 11 members of the expedition.
Annapurna South (also known as Annapurna Dakshin, or Moditse) was first climbed in 1964 by a Japanese expedition, via the North Ridge. The summit party comprised S. Uyeo and Mingma Tsering.
Hiunchuli (6,441 m/21,126 ft) is a satellite peak extending east from Annapurna South; Hiunchuli was first climbed in 1971 by an expedition led by U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer Craig Anderson.
Machapuchare (6,993 m or 22,943 ft) is another important peak though it just misses the 7,000 metre mark. Machapuchare and Hiunchuli are prominently visible from the valley of Pokhara. These peaks are the "gates" to the Annapurna Sanctuary leading to the south face of Annapurna I. Machpuchare was climbed in 1957 (except the final 50 metres for its local religious sanctity) by Wilfrid Noyce and A. D. M. Cox. Since then it has been off limits.
Millet fields in the Annapurna region play a major part in local agriculture.
Marsyangdi Valley
Trekking
The Annapurna Conservation Area is a well known trekking region.
There are three major trekking routes in the Annapurna region: the Jomson Trek to Jomsom and Muktinath (increasingly disturbed by a road-building project[ the Annapurna Sanctuary route to Annapurna base camp; and the Annapurna Circuit, which circles the Annapurna Himal itself and includes the Jomsom route. The town of Pokhara usually serves as a starting point for these treks, and is also a good starting place for other short treks of one to four days, such as routes to Ghorepani or Ghandruk.
The Mustang district, a former kingdom bordering Tibet, is also geographically a part of the Annapurna region, but treks to upper Mustang are subject to special restrictions.
About two-thirds of all trekkers in Nepal visit the Annapurna region. The area is easily accessible, guest houses in the hills are plentiful, and treks here offer incredibly diverse scenery, with both high mountains and lowland villages. Also, because the entire area is inhabited, trekking in the region offers unique cultural exposure and experience.
See also
• Tilicho lake
• Mount Everest
• Machhapuchhre
• Dhaulagiri
Footnotes
1. Jump up ^ "Annapurna". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
2. Jump up ^ "Nepal/Sikkim/Bhutan Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Archived from the original on 25 December 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
3. Jump up ^ H. Adams Carter (1985). "Classification of the Himalaya". American Alpine Journal (American Alpine Club) 27 (59): 127–9. Retrieved 2011-05-01.
4. Jump up ^ Pattanaik (2009), pp. 25, 27.
5. Jump up ^ "Complete ascent — fatalities statistics of all 14 main 8000ers". 8000ers.com. June 19, 2008. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
6. Jump up ^ "Annapurna I". 8000ers.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
7. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Stairway to heaven". The Economist. May 29, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
8. Jump up ^ Herzog, 1953, p. 257.
9. Jump up ^ Blum, 1980.
10. Jump up ^ "8000m Peak". Summitpost.org. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
11. Jump up ^ "New Alpine Solo Route on the South Face of Annapurna". Russianclimb.com. Archived from the original on 17 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
12. Jump up ^ "Climbing Annapurna: Tomaz Humar". Outside. January 29, 2008. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
13. Jump up ^ "Tomaz Humar klettert solo durch die Annapurna Südwand" (in German). Bergsteigen.at. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
14. Jump up ^ Von: Text: adidas eyewear (November 26, 2007). "Tomaz Humar glĂźckt Erstbegehung am Annapurna im Alpinstil - Climbing.de - Alle Infos fĂźr Bergsteiger und Kletterer" (in German). Climbing.de. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
15. ^ Jump up to: a b "Annapurna South Face Routes", russianclimb.com, accessed 13 October 2013.
16. Jump up ^ "Ueli Steck and Annapurna: the interview after his South Face solo", planetmountain.com, accessed 14 October 2013.
17. Jump up ^ "Steck Solos Annapurna South Face", ukclimbing.com, accessed 13 October 2013.
18. Jump up ^ "Annapurna South Face Solo - 28 Hours", ukclimbing.com, accessed 13 October 2013.
19. Jump up ^ "It's over: Iñaki Ochoa lost on Annapurna". Mounteverest.net. May 23, 2008. Archived from the original on 25 May 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-26.
20. Jump up ^ Woo, Jaeyeon (October 31, 2011). "With Park Gone, Korea Loses Its Trailblazer". Korea Real Time (blog). The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2011-11-17.
21. Jump up ^ Hall, Lincoln, White limbo: The first Australian Climb of Mt. Everest Random House Australia 1985 ISBN 978-1-74166-864-3
22. Jump up ^ Stacy Tasman (27 May 2011). "Nepal’s shrinking Annapurna Circuit".
23. Jump up "Austin Pick: Circling the Abode of Snow". Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-27.
AnnapurnaBase Camp is one of the best
treks of Nepal as it is the combination of splendid natural scenery with the
blend of cultures. The major attractions of this place are the Annapurna Himal
including Himchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna, Annapurna II, Annapurna III and
Machhapuchhre and many more.
The terraced farmland
above Pokhara and the pastures, the deep forests of oak, bamboo and
rhododendron provides an alluring sensation. The view of Dhaulagiri and Kali
Gandaki is even more appealing. The visit to the inner sanctuary of Annapurna
gives you the panoramic views of ten peaks over 6000m. The Natural hot spring
at Jhinudanda is quite relaxing.
The ABC is suitable
for any trekker who has enough stamina to walk few hours a day. Previous
trekking experience is not necessary and one does not need to be super fit.
Daily exercise prior to the trip is strongly recommended. February to June and
September to December is the favorable time to enjoy this trek.
·
Grade: Medium-Hard
·
Maximum Altitude: 5424 m
·
Best Seasons: March - Jun, Oct
- Dec
·
Type of Trek: Lodges / Tea
House
·
Commences At: Kathmandu
·
Ending At:
Kathmandu
·
Day 01: Fly/ drive Kathmandu to Pokhara.
We
drive to the large village of Lumle and the hamlet of Chandrakot. From here the
trail descends steeply to Birethanti on the banks of the Modi Khola. We follow
the east bank of the Bhurungi with some detours to avoid cliffs. Along the way,
various hamlets offer ample camping possibilities but if Ghorepani is the
objective for the next day it is better to push on to Tikhe Dhunga.
·
Day 02: Drive to Nayapul,Trek to Tikhedhunga (1540)
The
trail ascends a steep stone staircase to Ulleri village then more pleasantly
through rhododendron forest. There is a hut with water and a small camp site
about 1 hr. above Ulleri, and further, on the stream is followed, providing
water for a meal stop. Arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass and Camp there.
·
Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani (2855m)
Early
in the morning, hike up to Poon Hill (3,100m) for more panoramic views of the
mountains and out to the river plain before thermals bring the steamy clouds up
from the jungle below. Back down to your hotel for breakfast and then begin the
long descend to Tatopani which lies between two 8,000 meter peaks, Annapurna I
(8091m) and Dhaulagiri I (8167m).
·
Day 04: Trek to Tadapani.(2590m)
As
the canyon narrows the trail is forced high up the cliff, at one point passing
through a tunnel carved into the rock. The trek passes by a most beautiful
Rukse Chhahara (waterfall) before reaching Ghasa, the first Tibetan- style
village of the upper Kali Gandaki where the stone houses are characterized by
the flat roof and narrow covered always.
·
Day 05: Trek to Chomrong (2170m)
Today,
you will pass through few beautiful Thakali villages, Marpha being the
prominent one. Marpha is a lovely village of whitewashed houses and fertile
fields, famous for its apple brandy and jam. This large Thakali village
exhibits the typical Thak Khola architecture of flat roofs and narrow paved
alleys and passageways. It is quite wonderful to wander its streets and shops
which are entirely different from towns in the west and still without
automobiles. After this a gentle walk takes us to beautiful.
·
Day 06: Trek to Himalaya Hotel (2900m)
After
breakfast in the morning, our trek begins by 8:30 a.m. crossing the Kali
Gandaki river by bridge then trek about three hours to reach Eaklibatti
village; another hour brings us to Kagbeni which lies at the bank of two
rivers-Kali Gandaki (flows from Muktinath) and Nilgiri (flows from Mt.
Nilgiri). There are good current of wind that.
·
Day 07: Himalaya Hotel to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC)
(3700m)
The
trail rises up out of the valley to a high desert bench overlooking the river
below. We walk onwards to Muktinath an important pilgrimage destination for
Hinduism and Buddhism with a Gompa and Pagoda style temples. The most
interesting importance of the area however is the spot with burning natural
gas.
The
trail descends to the valley 1,525m below as we retrace our steps to Jomsom
through the beautiful arid landscapes. The new perspectives upon the mountains
and ease of descending make this a great final day of trekking.
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Day 09: MBC/Deurali to Bamboo (2500m)
Take
breakfast early in the morning, then short walk to airport and fly back to
Pokhara or further connect to Kathmandu.
·
Day 10: Bamboo to Chomorong. (2170m)
Take
breakfast early in the morning, then short walk to airport and fly back to
Pokhara or further connect to Kathmandu.
·
Day 11: Chomorong to Ghandruk (1940m)
Take
breakfast early in the morning, then short walk to airport and fly back to
Pokhara or further connect to Kathmandu.
·
Day 12: Ghandruk to Tolkha. (1710m)
Take
breakfast early in the morning, then short walk to airport and fly back to
Pokhara or further connect to Kathmandu.
·
Day 13: Tolkha to Dhampus. (1510m)
Take
breakfast early in the morning, then short walk to airport and fly back to
Pokhara or further connect to Kathmandu.
·
Day 14: Dhampus to Pokhara. (820m)
Take
breakfast early in the morning, then short walk to airport and fly back to
Pokhara or further connect to Kathmandu.
Trekking Price for per person = 593$ USA
dollar
Cost Include :
·
All airport/hotel transfers
·
Welcome and farewell dinner
·
All accommodation and meals during the trek
with Tea and coffee as you like
·
Domestic flights and airport
departure taxes
·
All transport Kathmandu Pokhara- Kathmandu
, Pokhara-Naya pool-Dhampus
·
An experienced English-speaking trek leader
(trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and
Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary,
insurance, equipment, , food and lodging
·
Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag and
trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip
completion)
·
A comprehensive medical kit during trek
trek
·
All necessary paper work and permits
(Conservations permit, TIMS )
Cost Exclude:
·
Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and
two passport photographs)
·
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
·
Excess baggage charges
·
Extra night accommodation/s in Kathmandu
because of early arrival, late departure, early return from the mountain(due to
any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
·
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and
also in the case you return early from the mountain than the scheduled
itinerary)
·
Travel and rescue insurance
·
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry,
bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
·
Tips for guides and porters
Email-:sanjib-adhikari@hotmail.com
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