Annapurna Tekking
Trekking in Annapurna Area is the best way experience Nepal's unbeatable combination of natural beauty and cultural riches by walking through them. It has aptly been called "A Trekkers Paradise" as her terrain-mountains, hills and beautiful landscape offers some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. The immense contrast in altitudes and climates found here support an equally spectacular mix of lifestyles, vegetation and wildlife. Trekking in Annapurna is as much a cultural experience as a Himalayan adventure. Annapurna Region is the best known trekking destination in Nepal Himalaya. Based on sheer numbers of the trekking visitors it is the certainly the most popular. As the title suggests, the center piece of this part of Nepal is the range of mountains that includes Annapurna I (8091m.), the first of the 8000 meter peaks to be climbed. Also included in this general area is another 8000 meter giant, Dhaulagiri (8167m.) which is located to the west of the Annapurna I. Between this two mountains runs the valley of Kali Gandaki River, "The Deepest Gorge" on the Earth. Combine this with lush, fertile farming land, stands of undisturbed natural forest and a mixture of different ethnic inhabitants and you have diverse range of experiences that makes this area one of the most satisfying trekking destinations in the world.
When to visit Annapurna?
As most of the trekking areas in Nepal, the best times to visit this region are during the spring and autumn. Spring is the time for rhododendrons while the clearest skies are found after the monsoon in October and November. At these times the weather is generally mild and there is very little rainfall some times. Unlike other part of Nepal, the monsoon, from June to September, is the ideal time to visit part of the region that fall in the rain shadow. In particular, Upper Mustang is the perfect destination during the rainy season. The winter months provide good trekking conditions throughout the foothills but some of the higher passes will be closed due to heavy snow.
Permits and Fees:
For most of the areas in Annapurna are doesn't required special trekking permits. But trekking through non tourist and remote areas such as Upper Mustang, Naar, Phu are require to have special trekking permit. We will arrange all the necessary permits for our valuable clients before starting the trek.
Trekking styles:
Most of the trekking routes in the Annapurna region are well serviced by teahouse for most of their length but all the trekking can be also operate in Camping basis according to desire of our valuable clients. Trekking in less developed and remote areas, particularly The Dhaulagiri Circuit, Upper Mustang, the treks east of Lamjung and Naar, Phu definitely require trekkers to be self sufficient in food and shelter, so only the camping trekking are possible there .
Trekking in Annapurna Area is the best way experience Nepal's unbeatable combination of natural beauty and cultural riches by walking through them. It has aptly been called "A Trekkers Paradise" as her terrain-mountains, hills and beautiful landscape offers some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. The immense contrast in altitudes and climates found here support an equally spectacular mix of lifestyles, vegetation and wildlife. Trekking in Annapurna is as much a cultural experience as a Himalayan adventure. Annapurna Region is the best known trekking destination in Nepal Himalaya. Based on sheer numbers of the trekking visitors it is the certainly the most popular. As the title suggests, the center piece of this part of Nepal is the range of mountains that includes Annapurna I (8091m.), the first of the 8000 meter peaks to be climbed. Also included in this general area is another 8000 meter giant, Dhaulagiri (8167m.) which is located to the west of the Annapurna I. Between this two mountains runs the valley of Kali Gandaki River, "The Deepest Gorge" on the Earth. Combine this with lush, fertile farming land, stands of undisturbed natural forest and a mixture of different ethnic inhabitants and you have diverse range of experiences that makes this area one of the most satisfying trekking destinations in the world.
When to visit Annapurna?
As most of the trekking areas in Nepal, the best times to visit this region are during the spring and autumn. Spring is the time for rhododendrons while the clearest skies are found after the monsoon in October and November. At these times the weather is generally mild and there is very little rainfall some times. Unlike other part of Nepal, the monsoon, from June to September, is the ideal time to visit part of the region that fall in the rain shadow. In particular, Upper Mustang is the perfect destination during the rainy season. The winter months provide good trekking conditions throughout the foothills but some of the higher passes will be closed due to heavy snow.
Permits and Fees:
For most of the areas in Annapurna are doesn't required special trekking permits. But trekking through non tourist and remote areas such as Upper Mustang, Naar, Phu are require to have special trekking permit. We will arrange all the necessary permits for our valuable clients before starting the trek.
Trekking styles:
Most of the trekking routes in the Annapurna region are well serviced by teahouse for most of their length but all the trekking can be also operate in Camping basis according to desire of our valuable clients. Trekking in less developed and remote areas, particularly The Dhaulagiri Circuit, Upper Mustang, the treks east of Lamjung and Naar, Phu definitely require trekkers to be self sufficient in food and shelter, so only the camping trekking are possible there .
Trekking Routes in Annapurna Region of Nepal Name of Trekking Trekking Grade Duration Mode of Trek
Annapurna Base Camp (Sanctuary) Trek. 12-14days
Ghorepani (poonhill) treks. 5-7 days
Annapurna round treks. 14-21 days
Muktinath treks or Jomsom treks. 7-12 days
Upper Mustang treks (only for camping treks.) it up to you because of is through
jomsom treks and you could not be more then 7 days inside upper mustang
Annapurna Base Camp (Sanctuary) Trek. 12-14days
Ghorepani (poonhill) treks. 5-7 days
Annapurna round treks. 14-21 days
Muktinath treks or Jomsom treks. 7-12 days
Upper Mustang treks (only for camping treks.) it up to you because of is through
jomsom treks and you could not be more then 7 days inside upper mustang
