Trekking around world’s 10th
highest Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m)
Annapurna Base Camp & Pun
Hill Trekking where you will be surrounded by awesome high peaks within the mid
hills of Annapurna Himalaya range of mountains. On this trek, you can see
Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545ft) Annapurna South (7,219m/23,693ft), Gangapurna
(7,455m/24,457ft) and Annapurna III (7,555m/24,787ft), including to Mt.
Machhapuchhre (Fish tail) at 6,790 m stretches up towards world’s 7th highest
Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167 m and 08th Mt. Manaslu at 8,163 m and more peaks across
the horizon along with the striking sunrise from Pun Hill.
Annapurna Base Camp & Pun
Hill trekking one of the most unique journey leading from warm subtropical,
mediterranean of mid hills to alpine climate zone, all these drastic change in
temperature found only around southern Annapurna Himalaya region, this makes a
drastic change in vegetations and its awesome scenery.
After a great time at Ghorepani
village and hike to Pun Hill with panorama of 360° parallel views of
Dhaulagiri, Annapurna & Manaslu mountain range journey, heading towards in
the heart of Annapurna Base Camp and the sanctuary where you will be in the
midst of snow capped high peaks that surrounds in this awesome location and
mountainous landscapes, the trek heads back to Chomrong and then via an alternative route with a long
descend following the river Modi near to Landruk and then with a gradual scenic
walk back to Pokhara and then return back to Kathmandu for your international
flight after a memorable time with Solu Khumbu Treks & Expeditions trekking
around magnificent trek to Annapurna Base Camp & Pun Hill.
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 950m - 06 hrs journey distance 210 k.m.
Morning travel by tourist coach
or in private vehicle over the busy scenic highway towards amazing picturesque
Pokhara valley driving through the Himalayan foothills, on arrival at Pokhara
transfer to respective hotels nearby beautiful Phewa Lake with afternoon free
for short walks.
Drive to Nayapul 1,100m begin
trek to Tirkhedhuga 1,450m.
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| Annapurna Base Camp & Pun Hill Trekking, Tikhedhunga |
After a wonderful stay in the
world’s popular tourist spot in Pokhara,
two hours drive leads away from the Pokhara valley to Nayapul, through
mid hills towns and villages with superb views of landscapes and Annapurna
mountain range including the majestic Mt. Machhapuchhre “ The Fish Tail” after an interesting two
hours journey reaching at Nayapul (new bridge) located on the Pokhara-Baglung /
Beni highway, from here our trek starts with a gradual walk through the nice
village of Bhirethati here encountering trekkers, mule and donkey trains, our
route leads on ancient trail to Tibet by Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade Route,
walking through farm lands and villages, waterfalls then reaching at
Tirkhedhuga village for the first night stay in the comfort of a nice cozy
lodge.
Trek to Ghorepani 2,874m - 05 hrs walk.
Morning walk from Tirkhedhuga
leads to a steep up for about two hours on the paved stone steps all the way to
the top of Ulleri village overlooking grand views of the surrounding landscapes
and of snow capped peaks of Annapurna South and Mt. Machhapuchhre, after the
strenuous uphill climb the walk gets better on the winding path through cool
forest path, walking into serene green alpine tree-lines of oaks-pines and
rhododendron, slowly walk reaches with a short climb gaining more height at
Ghorepani- Deurali village with fantastic scenery of world’s 07th highest Mt.
Dhaulagiri and its range of peaks towards North West, view includes Annapurna
South and Vara-Shikar also known Annapurna Fang, this lovely village Ghorepani
located on the high spot in the midst of old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade Route
which stretches all the way to Upper Mustang unto Tibet the people of this area
are Pun Magar tribe and this place is famous and popular for the hike to Pun
Hill a view point offering super wide
angle views of world’s three highest peaks and range of other mountains with
striking sunrise and sunset.
Morning hike to Pun-Hill trek to Tadapani 2,721m - 05 hrs.
Early morning, before dawn an
hour hike up to Pun-Hill at 3,190m this wonderful hill top offers
fantastic sunrise views over the mountain range from Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt.
Manaslu to Annapurna and as far to Ganesh Himal in the far eastern horizon
including the stunning Mt. Machhapuchhre “The Fish Tail” one of the most
respected and unclimbed peak, enjoying the lovely panorama of mountains and
landscapes scenery walk continues after Ghorepani towards Tadapani, the walk
leads uphill through the enchanting rhododendron forest this area a paradise
for naturalist and botanical interested people with rich vegetation along with
the gorgeous mountain views, after heading down hill and with the last short
climb to Tadapani for the overnight stop. Tadapani situated in the midst of
a lovely forest with rhododendron, magnolia and oaks tree lines with fabulous
views of Mt. Maccahapuchare and Annapurna South.
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| Annapurna Base Camp & Pun Hill Trekking |
Trek to Chomrong 1,951m - 06 hours.
From Tadapani walk leads downhill
through enchanting forest of rhododendron, pines and oaks tree lines and then
reaching a small village of Ghurjong near Kimrong river valley, from here a steep
uphill for few hours all the way to the top of Chomrong village, a short
downhill walk to the overnight stop at Chomrong village, this is the last
permanent Gurung village and the gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp
trekking.
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| Annapurna Base Camp & Pun Hill Trekking, Tadapani |
Trek to Dovan 2,130m -06 hours.
After Chomrong today’s walk leads
to a short downhill over the terraced farm fields and to the Chomrong river,
after crossing the bridge an uphill for an hour to Sinuwa Danda a small spot
with few lodges offering great views of the surrounding landscapes and rolling
green hills, from this place walking through cool dense forest till a place
called Bamboo is reached, located by the Modi River in the middle of bamboo,
rhododendron and oaks forest. From here an hour walk on the gradual up trail to
Dovan for overnight stop, situated in the middle of forest Modi River gorge.
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| Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, Chhomrong River |
Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp 3,720m - 06 hrs.
From here onwards the air gets
cooler and fresher entering towards the Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp, walk
leads on the gradual winding path with gentle ups to Himalaya Hotel near the
Hinko Cave, right beneath of Huinchuli peak. From here walking on the glacier
and moraine in the old avalanche area, after crossing a small bridge near at
Deurali the last lodge before Machhapuchhre Base Camp, from here further
vegetation and tree lines disappears with only high alpine bushes and shrubs,
our route climbs following the Modi river upstream, the walk gets pleasant in
some places then with steep up reaching at Maccahapuchare Base Camp for
overnight stay. This place with four lodges located on the bottom of Mt.
Maccahapuchare North Face, from here onwards within the Annapurna Sanctuary
Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4, 095m - 04 hours.
After a wonderful morning
overlooking views of Annapurna mountain range, from here a short walk to the
base camp, morning walk on the grassy uphill slopes then reaching higher almost
level ground near Annapurna Base Camp, morning walk with stunning views of
close Annapurna peaks that circles the sanctuary facing Annapurna I. After a
good scenic walk reaching at Annapurna Base Camp a magnificent spot with about
three large lodges at present, offering tremendous awesome scenery of snow
capped peaks that encircles around this lovely spot at base camp, afternoon at
leisure to enjoy the mountain views.
Annapurna area was first explored
by the British Adventure Col. James O.M. 'Jimmy' Roberts in the year 1956.
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| Annapurna Base Camp Trekking |
Trek to Bamboo 2,050 m - 06
hours.
After a grand time at Annapurna
Sanctuary and base camp, morning walk on the downhill path all the way to
Deurali, then with few ups and downs with gradual winding trail in the serene
forest and back to the tree lines to Bamboo for the overnight stay.
Trek to Jhinu danda 1,700m via Chomrong 06 hours.
From here a short steep up to
Khuldi Ghar, then on the winding downhill path through the dense forest to
Sinuwa danda, from here walk descends to Chomrong khola. After the bridge an
uphill walk for less than an hour reaching at Chomrong village for rest stop or
lunch, after Chomrong with another up for half hour to the top of Chomrong
ridge, then our route descends to Jhinu danda,
for overnight stay, this place offers refreshing hot springs just 20
minutes walk downhill near Modi river.
Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara - 05 hrs.
At Jhinu with a good moment, our
easy walk leads to Birethanti, then Nayapul, drive back to Pokhara after a
wonderful time up in the high mountains.
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu.
Morning a scenic drive to
Kathmandu, after a wonderful memorable trip in the high mountains of Annapurna
area, then on reaching Kathmandu
transfer to respective hotels with afternoon free at leisure. Or 30 min. flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
