19-Oct-2000
Mardi Himal is a mountain peak on the shoulder of fishtail - on Day 4 we went from Low Camp to High Camp (4100m)
Annapurna I
Pemba - our tail guide and SGK
Flattest place we'd yet seen in Nepal
Richard on an outcropping
3 minutes later the fog totally obscures the Annapurnas
Annapurna Circuit Trek
ReplyDeleteThis classic trek circles the entire Annapurna massif and in so doing offers a spectacular variety of people and landscapes, from lowland farming country to alpine meadows to the Tibet-like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya.
We start in the foothills at Besi Sahar and rise after 6 days to the settlement of Manang at 3500m where we acclimatise and enjoy the mountain views. We continue to ascend and on day 10 of the trek we cross the famous Thorung La, at 5416m, to Muktinath, an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.
From here we descend into the Kali Gandaki, with Annapurna and Dhaulagiri towering on either side. En route back to Pokhara we pass through the many beautiful hill villages that populate this ancient trading route between Tibet and India. We also visit the hot springs at Tatopani, and climb up Poon Hill, above Ghorapani, to enjoy magnificent mountain views. Accommodation and food is provided in the local lodges. Transport to Besi Sahar is by private coach and this trek ends in Pokhara.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Besi-Sahar (760m)
Day 02: Trek to Bahundanda (1310m)
Day 03: Trek to Chamje (1430m)
Day 04: Trek to Dharapani (1860m)
Day 05: Trek to Chame (2670m)
Day 06: Trek to Pisang (3200m)
Day 07: Trek to Manang (3540m)
Day 08: Acclimatization day in Manang
Day 09: Trek to Yak Kharka (4018m)
Day 10: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4450m)
Day 11: Thorong Phedi / High Camp / Muktinath (3800m)
Day 12: Trek to Kagbeni (2800m)
Day 13: Trek to Marpha (2670m)
Day 14: Trek to Kalopani / Ghasa (2010m)
Day 15: Trek to Tatopani (1190m)
Day 16: Rest day at Tatopani
Day 17: Trek to Shikha (1935m)
Day 18: Trek to Ghorepani/ Poonhill (3210m)
Day 19: Trek to Ghandruk (1950m)
Day 20: Ghandruk/ Pokhara via Birethanti (1025)
http://www.nepalguideinfo.com/Annapurna-circuit-Trek.php
www.hikehimalayas.com
Annapurna Circuit Trek
ReplyDeleteThis classic trek circles the entire Annapurna massif and in so doing offers a spectacular variety of people and landscapes, from lowland farming country to alpine meadows to the Tibet-like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya.
We start in the foothills at Besi Sahar and rise after 6 days to the settlement of Manang at 3500m where we acclimatise and enjoy the mountain views. We continue to ascend and on day 10 of the trek we cross the famous Thorung La, at 5416m, to Muktinath, an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.
From here we descend into the Kali Gandaki, with Annapurna and Dhaulagiri towering on either side. En route back to Pokhara we pass through the many beautiful hill villages that populate this ancient trading route between Tibet and India. We also visit the hot springs at Tatopani, and climb up Poon Hill, above Ghorapani, to enjoy magnificent mountain views. Accommodation and food is provided in the local lodges. Transport to Besi Sahar is by private coach and this trek ends in Pokhara.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Besi-Sahar (760m)
Day 02: Trek to Bahundanda (1310m)
Day 03: Trek to Chamje (1430m)
Day 04: Trek to Dharapani (1860m)
Day 05: Trek to Chame (2670m)
Day 06: Trek to Pisang (3200m)
Day 07: Trek to Manang (3540m)
Day 08: Acclimatization day in Manang
Day 09: Trek to Yak Kharka (4018m)
Day 10: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4450m)
Day 11: Thorong Phedi / High Camp / Muktinath (3800m)
Day 12: Trek to Kagbeni (2800m)
Day 13: Trek to Marpha (2670m)
Day 14: Trek to Kalopani / Ghasa (2010m)
Day 15: Trek to Tatopani (1190m)
Day 16: Rest day at Tatopani
Day 17: Trek to Shikha (1935m)
Day 18: Trek to Ghorepani/ Poonhill (3210m)
Day 19: Trek to Ghandruk (1950m)
Day 20: Ghandruk/ Pokhara via Birethanti (1025)
www.nepalguideinfo.com
www.hikehimalayas.com