Annapurna Base Camp Trek

“from the lush green vegetation of low sub-tropic to the artic terrain, a complete view of the snow-capped peaks, traditional villages, warm locals and trekking right into the heart of the massif Annapurna,  spectacular walk with Ghorepani and Pun-Hill”.

Trip Profile:

Mode of Trekking:                  Tea-House / Lodge.

Trek Grade:                            Moderate to Adventurous

Introduction:

This trek combines spectacular mountain scenery with incredible and cultural diversity and traverses through rural farms and villages. The trail leads towards the deep gorge between the peaks-Hiunchuli and Mt. Machapuchere and through the dense rain and bamboo forest of the narrow Modi Khola (river) valley than to the Sanctuary with immense walls of the mountain fortress. Once into the Sanctuary, you will be in the midst of Amphitheater of snow peaks Annapurna (26,545ft-8,091m) Other major peaks overlooking the Sanctuary include the Annapurna south (23,693ft-7,219m), Gangapurna (24,457ft.-7,455m) and Annapurna III (24,787ft-7,555m) This area is also referred to as the Annapurna Base Camp and Machapuchere (Fish-tail) Base Camp. Our return journey, descend through the lush terraced Modi Khola valley and finally concluding the adventure at Pokhara, a popular destination with its famed Phewa Lake, dominated by the towering mountain range of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu range including the majestic peak Machapuchere (Fish-Tail).

The trail is not overly difficult; passing through plenty of villages along the way. The trek begins from the outskirt of Pokhara and the first portion passes through lush green hill country typical of the heartland of Nepal.