The Himalayas are the highest and probably
Nepal
the most spectacular mountains on the
planet.Trekking amongst the Annapurnas and
in the Everest region offers breathtaking
views, and a feeling of awe at the sheer
vastness and grandeur of the mountains
surrounding you.
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Annapurna & Mustang Trekking
Annapurna III, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhare,
Everest Trekking
Dhaulagiri & many more.
Trekking in the Annapurna region provides The adventure of trekking in the Everest region
dramatic contrasts between green terraced
The principal peaks of the western portion of
starts with a spectacular flight into the tiny
farmland of the Marshyangdi valley and the
the great Annapurna Himal, including Annapurna
airstrip of Lukla. Spend several days trekking
massive peaks of the western portion of the
South and Machhapuchhare, are arranged almost
through the homelands of the Sherpa people,
great Annapurna.These peaks include Mt.
precisely in a circle about 16 kilometres in
among their villages and Buddhist monasteries,
Manaslu, Buddha Himal,Annapurna II & IV
diameter with a deep glacier-covered
with views of Everest and neighbouring Ama
Gangapurna and Tilicho. In spite of the great
amphitheatre at the centre. From this glacier
Dablam, considered by many to be among the
heights of the surrounding peaks and ice walls,
basin, known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, the
most beautiful mountains in Nepal. Stroll around
the valley floor between provides comfortable
Modi Khola knifes its way south in a narrow
Namche Bazaar, the bustling market town in the
camping spots and some of the best trekking in
gorge 4,000 metres deep. Further south, the
heart of Sherpa country and soak up the
Nepal. Highlights include the Thorong La
gorge opens up into a wide and fertile valley,
(5416m), which must be crossed on the
the domain of the Gurungs.The middle and
magnificent mountain scenery.Without doubt,
Annapurna Circuit trek, to reach the sacred site
upper portions of Modi Khola offer some of the
the highlight of the trek is the awe-inspiring
of Muktinath.This temple complex is a
best short trekking routes in Nepal, and Poon
view which unfolds from the summit of Kala
pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists
hill offers a fantastic panoramic view of the
Pattar and not forgetting, of course, the
and when seen from here the sunrise on
Himalayas in the Annapurna region including
personal sense of achievement in reaching the
Dhaulagiri is particularly striking. Descending
three mountains over 8000 metres high.This
Everest Base Camp. If you have time on your
area has been wildly recognized as a natural
hands there is the option of crossing the Cho
from Muktinath, you will be rewarded with
paradise.The upper sub-alpine steppe
La to Gokyo.
great views of the Mustang region and caves in
environment harbours some of the rare snow
the northern hillside used as shelters by Tibetan
leopards and blue sheep. Other areas of the
Trekking Grade, Altitude and
refugees after China took over Tibet. Descend
region protect bird species such as the multi-
Fitness
through the beautiful river valley into the
coloured impeyan, kokla, and blood pheasant
world's deepest river gorge, carved by the Trekking in Nepal is physically demanding and
amongst a multitude of other birds, butterflies
mighty Kali Gandaki River, as it slices between
and insects. Many plants native to Nepal are
requires a good level of fitness. Some trekking
the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs. Relax in
found in the forest.
experience is recommended.Acclimatisation
hot springs at Tatopani and ascend Poon Hill for days are used and the pace is steady, but you
sunrise or sunset and panoramic mountain The Annapurna treks end in Pokhara, an need to be aware of the effects of altitude
views over the Annapurnas, including Hiunchuli, atmospheric town with a beautiful setting on sickness as your body needs time to adapt to
Annapurna South,Annapurna I, Ganagapurna, the shores of the lake. the high altitudes encountered in Nepal.
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