Annapurna Experience

9 Days Trek in the Annapurna, 2 Days River Rafting & 3 Days Wildlife Safari

Grade     : Introductory/Mid-Mountain    96/97 Price: Trek Only    US$ 370 per person 
Departure : Minimum 4 persons            Single Supplement         US$  30 per person                                                                          Full 
					 Full Package              US$ 795 per person                                                          
					 Single Supplement Chitwa  US$ 165  per person
At the Southern flank of the mighty Himalayan Range lies the famous destination of Pokhara with it’s famed Lake Phewa, dominated by towering 8,000 metre Peaks of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri just 15 to 20 km. distance away.

Our adventure begins from this exotic valley of Pokhara town. The town itself is a long bazaar in length, extending for more than 2 miles. Towards the North of the valley we can witness for ourselves the wonderful gems - the White Himals: Dhaulagiri (8,167m.), Annapurna Summits and the Lamjung (6,983m.) and Manaslu (8,163m.). And of- course the first mountain peak that catches our eyes at a glance is the majestic Machhapuchhre ‘Fish Tail’ mountain .

Now the FUN starts : From the bagar bazaar of Pokhara, we follow the ancient trail ascending the Kaligandaki Valley Gorge, passing through terraced rice fields, strange and unique villages of Hyangja, Suikhet reaching toward South to the base of the hill ‘Phedi’. The trail again makes a climb to the village of Naudanda situated on a ridge. From ridge top we have the stunning views of the Annapurna - Lamjung massif. The trail proceeds along the ridge line to Khare, then drop down on to Lumle. A village where Ex-Gurkha soldiers learn farming. From here we proceed toward the “Moon Town” - Chandrakot perched on the edge of the hill overlooking Modi Khola Valley. From here we have the distinctive view of the Mountain “Machhapuchhre”. Steep downhill to river side village of Birethanti, is the starting point of our trek.

We roller-coaster further on up along the Bhurungdi valley towards the “Horse Watering - Place” where ancient old Inns are still existing - it is called Ghorapani.

We pass many interesting villages in between - Hille, Tirkhedhunga. At Tirkhedhunga we stop - camp for the night. After Tirkhedhunga we then climb steeply up to a Magar village town of- Ulleri (it is said that highest percentage is comprised by the Magars from here, in the overseas famous Gurkha Soldiers). From Ulleri we will find out the views back toward Pokhara, strikingly outstanding. We can realize now that we are more than half way from the Horse Watering Place. Contouring along the way we pass on the settlements of Banthanti, Nayathanti then reaching to this place - the Ghorapani, crammed into Deurali (Pass). The Pass “Deurali” a forested ridge having a only Chautaara (Resting place) that surround a huge tree. But, to this day - funny to our ears is that, this place Ghorapani has become the most popular spot in the Annpurna region. And we will be camping here for the night. Over here the next day, will be resting and exploring - going on short excursion.

We proceed on past the campsite along the ridge line with our journey following the trail through rhododendron forest towards the large village town of Ghandrung. Along the way we pass a Deurali 2,987 metre (Pass) and descend steeply heading south to Bhainsi Kharka (Buffalo pasture land) towards Tadapani “distant water”. From Tadapani we then take the left side trail climbing down the hill to this famous Gurung village of Ghandrung - the 2nd largest village town of Gurungs in Nepal. This village is also the project headquarters of Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA). It consists of clusters of slate-roofed houses with stone courtyards. Form high point we will have the breathtaking views of the mountain peaks - Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli and the Annapurna South, that we have ever seen before.

Our trail continues from here through the trees and along the river banks, passing through terraced fields, then at one point crossing a small suspension bridge. After crossing the bridge the trail lead us to a village of Landrung, another of the large Gurung village up the hillside. Onward from this village we head along towards Dhampus. In between, we pass along several tiny settlements and villages like Tolka, Bheri Kharka, Bhikshuk Deurali (Pass 2,100m.) and village Pothana, as our trail wind around the two side valleys and finally reaching to a village of Dhampus. Dhampus village is most oftenly visited by all class of tourists especially from Pokhara side and they halt for a night to watch the glorious golden sunrise over the mountains the next morning.

Passing by our campsite at Dhampus, we carry on down the Mardi Khola Valley following the river downstream until arriving at the roadhead near Hyangja. We conclude the trek, driving to Lake Phewa for the last night camp of our 9 days journey. After this portion is over, we can extend our holiday further, possibly the optional venture e.g. - River Rafting and the Chitwan Wildlife Safari.

Please refer to the Annapurna Circuit for details about the flora and fauna of the area.

Itinerary

Day  01  Flight  to Pokhara (915m.)         Day  02   Drive to Nayapool (1,340m.)
						      camp at Birethanti 
Day  03  Tirkhedhunga                       Day  04   Ghorapani (2,850m.)
Day  05  Rest Day                           Day  06   Tada Pani (2,530m.)
Day  07  Ghandrung                          Day  08   Landrung  
Day  09  Dhampus (1,800m.)                  Day  10   Trek concludes at Pokhara via Mardi Khola
Day  11  Drive to Rafting Put-In Point      Day  12   River Rafting 
Day  13  Drive to Chitwan National Park     Day  14   Jungle Activities
Day  15  Drive back to Kathmandu                       

Departures - 1996

a       Monday SEP 16, 1996             -               SEP 30, 1996 Monday
b       Monday OCT 07, 1996             -               OCT 21, 1996 Monday
c       Monday NOV 04, 1996             -               NOV 18, 1996 Monday
d       Monday DEC 02, 1996             -               DEC 16, 1996 Monday
Departures - 1997

a       Monday JAN 13, 1997             -               JAN 27, 1997 Monday
b       Monday FEB 03, 1997             -               FEB 17, 1997 Monday
c       Monday MAR 10, 1997             -               MAR 24, 1997 Monday
d       Monday APR 07, 1997             -               APR 21, 1997 Monday
e       Monday SEP 15, 1997             -               SEP 29, 1997 Monday
f       Monday OCT 06, 1997             -               OCT 20, 1997 Monday
g       Monday NOV 03, 1997             -               NOV 17, 1997 Monday
h       Monday DEC 01, 1997             -               DEC 15, 1997 Monday

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