'a picturesque country full of variation with exotic culture and scenic views on daily walks'
Highlights:
"Adventure around world tenth highest Mt. Annapurna within its massive range of peaks
From low warm paddy fields to cooler alpine rolling green hills towards moraine-ice and glaciers
Dramatic landscapes of green valley and lovely alpine coniferous forest with grand views
Explore the colorful and lively Gurung villages the highlanders of Annapurna Himalaya
Daily views of world highest peaks in the shade of old rich Buddhist cultures
Dramatic and unique change in landscapes-vegetations-climate and people on daily walks
The one and only region that offers wide variations of adventure and different trekking routes"
From low warm paddy fields to cooler alpine rolling green hills towards moraine-ice and glaciers
Dramatic landscapes of green valley and lovely alpine coniferous forest with grand views
Explore the colorful and lively Gurung villages the highlanders of Annapurna Himalaya
Daily views of world highest peaks in the shade of old rich Buddhist cultures
Dramatic and unique change in landscapes-vegetations-climate and people on daily walks
The one and only region that offers wide variations of adventure and different trekking routes"
Introduction:
Annapurna region, very famous and popular destinations in all Himalaya range where beginners and experienced trekkers to hardy adventurer can enjoy the walk and climb within Annapurna Himalaya region from scenic and popular mainstream trekking routes to hidden pockets of Annapurna area, where trekkers and adventurer seldom venture into pure wilderness.
Annapurna Himalaya region one of the most massive Himalayan range of mountains where it extends towards west close to world 7th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri and world 8th highest Mt. Manaslu in the eastern directions, which makes the adventure around Annapurna Himalaya more exciting and fascinating with views of highest mountains of western Himalaya.
Amazing Annapurna region offers wide varieties of adventure from day hike and country walks to moderate treks of few days to week duration and more with adventurous grade trekking or to extreme peak climb and mountaineering adventure.
From popular areas to hidden pockets, where trekkers seldom venture where you can enjoy its beautiful wilderness in the harmony of nature and mountains, Annapurna is certainly blessed with wide range of scenic and spectacular destinations for trekking, climbing peaks to major mountaineering.
Annapurna the name is also goddess of harvest as the mountain forms the glaciers and then feeds it network of river systems which helps to irrigate the crops fields yielding good harvest, so the name Anna for crops / food and Purna as enough / plenty.
Annapurna, the mountain and goddess of food enough of extreme scenery and beauties, where on this planet one can find glaciers side by side of dense rain and alpine forest, with green vegetations and enchanting forest on south of Annapurna and arid-barren windswept terrain on the northern and other side of Annapurna, offering visitors with tantalizing views and scenery on daily walks.
Various Trekking Destinations:
Ghorepani Poon Hill from 4-5 days walks.
Picturesque Poon Hill Panorama, where you can explore around Annapurna mid hills witness fascinating culture of Gurung and Pun / Magar people, interwoven with Buddhist and Hindu religion within the backdrop of giant snow capped mountains and stunning sunrise views from Poon Hill, highest point of the trek at 3,210 m. A scenic spot offering 360 degree wide views of Western to Eastern Himalayan range of mountains.
Beside mountains and traditional hill villages you will be walking into cool shade of enchanting forest of tall rhododendron, magnolia, pines and fir trees, in spring and summer this whole place into paradise with wildflowers in full bloom with riots of colors.
This fabulous trek starts and concludes at popular and picturesque touristic Pokhara where the Annapurna Himalayan reflects on its pristine lakes.
Panchase Hill Trek: 2-3 days walks:
A fabulous walk on the high ridges and hills beyond Phewa Lake of Pokhara valley on the least trekked areas, away from mainstream trekking trails offers panorama of Dhaulagiri-Annapurna to Manaslu range with magnificent Machhapuchare 'Fish Tail' peak from the high hill and view point of Panchase at an altitude of 2,510 m high within pristine surrounding of dense alpine forest.
Royal Trek to Syaklung: 3-4 days walks:
A pleasant country walks on the eastern foot hills of Annapurna within traditional farm villages of Brahmin-Chettris Hindu people as the walk leads higher around Gurung tribe village at Syaklung at above 1,730 m high overlooking fascinating views of Annapurna-Manaslu-Lamjung Himal towards Dhaulagiri in the western horizon. The Royal tag comes from a royal British monarch Prince Charles who sauntered the area in early 1980's.
Siklis around Eastern Annapurna: 4-5 days walks.
A wonderful place around eastern Annapurna range of mountains beneath towering whale shaped peak of Lamjung Himal 6,986m dominates the skyline above the village, a mere 10 kilometers away. Siklis a fascinating village perched in a beautiful location one of the least explored and trekking route around Annapurna region.
Mardi Himal Trekking: 4-5 days walks.
Mardi Himal located on the least frequented route, at present slowly getting popular also known as other Sanctuary the trek leads on high ridges of Mardi and Annapurna Himal towards south base camp of Mardi Himal at above 4,300 m high beneath the towering Machhapuchare 'Fish Tail' peak.
Annapurna Base Camp: 08 -09 days walks.
Annapurna Base Camp within scenic sanctuary, one of the most popular and fascinating destination of over week duration, where you can reach base camp in the comfort of nice cozy lodge, without the problem of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) as the walk leads slowly gaining heights with acclimatization, the trek offers super views of Annapurna range of peaks where you will be close beneath world 10th highest Mt. Annapurna I at above 8,091 m high with range of peaks that surrounds you.
Annapurna Base Camp within scenic sanctuary, one of the most popular and fascinating destination of over week duration, where you can reach base camp in the comfort of nice cozy lodge, without the problem of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) as the walk leads slowly gaining heights with acclimatization, the trek offers super views of Annapurna range of peaks where you will be close beneath world 10th highest Mt. Annapurna I at above 8,091 m high with range of peaks that surrounds you.
Annapurna Circuit or Around Annapurna: 12-14 days of beautiful and adventurous walks.
Annapurna Circuit or Around Annapurna, one of the most fascinating destination a popular and widely trekked region which covers from low areas of Lamjung district to high Manang valley towards Mustang area via high Thorang-La pass of above 5,416 m / 17,769 ft with breath-taking panorama of mountains and landscapes.
Annapurna Circuit or Around Annapurna, one of the most fascinating destination a popular and widely trekked region which covers from low areas of Lamjung district to high Manang valley towards Mustang area via high Thorang-La pass of above 5,416 m / 17,769 ft with breath-taking panorama of mountains and landscapes.
Annapurna Circuit or Around Annapurna listed as world's top ten adventure destination by many travel magazines and travel guidebooks, certainly a journey of a lifetime experience where you will be within North and South of high Annapurna Himalaya and trekking towards world deepest gorge of Kali-Gandaki River.
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Semi Annapurna Circuit: 10-11 days of beautiful and adventurous walks.
Semi Annapurna Circuit, a fascinating destination and widely trekked region which covers from low areas of Lamjung district to high Manang valley towards Mustang area via high Thorang-La pass of above 5,416 m / 17,769 ft with breath-taking panorama of mountains and landscapes.
Semi Annapurna Circuit, a fascinating destination and widely trekked region which covers from low areas of Lamjung district to high Manang valley towards Mustang area via high Thorang-La pass of above 5,416 m / 17,769 ft with breath-taking panorama of mountains and landscapes.
Semi Annapurna Circuit an adventure of over a week of lifetime experience where you will be within North and South of high Annapurna Himalaya and trekking towards Jomsom at main Mustang town for scenic short flight to picturesque Pokhara by the beautiful Phewa lakes.
Tilicho Lake Trekking: 11-12 days walks.
Tilicho Lake Trekking a combination of culture and fascinating scenery which leads you on the main Annapurna circuit trails for sometimes, and then heading towards remote and isolated areas to reach at emerald and turquoise colored Tilicho Lake with impressive views of mountains, and then heading via either crossing Meoso-Kanto-la pass to Jomsom or by Thorang-la pass, a short flight from Jomsom brings you at scenic Pokhara.
Nar & Phu Trekking: 13-14 days walks.
Nar & Phu trekking a unique adventure, although walk leads on the same popular scenic trail of Annapurna circuit for few days, and then heading high beyond beautiful Manang valley in one of the remote, isolated and far flung areas of Northern Annapurna and Damodar Himal which is close to Upper Mustang area also, the walk leads you to hidden Shangri-la at Nar and Phu villages where trekkers seldom venture into this wild and windswept valley. Walk leads over high Kang-la pass with an options either trek and drive back to Kathmandu on the same route or continue walk beyond Manang on mainstream trail towards high Thorang-la to reach at Jomsom for short scenic flight to picturesque Pokhara.
Khayar Lake and Kopra Ridge: 5-6 days walks.
An awesome trekking area where you will be close to both Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range of mountains on the laps of Annapurna South and Vara Shikar (Annapurna Fang), this region lies hidden from the main stream trekking route, on 'off the beaten trails' away from main villages and mass flow of trekkers where you can enjoy the mountains in complete tranquility surrounded with cool alpine forest and exploring the holy glacial lake of Khayar.
An awesome trekking area where you will be close to both Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range of mountains on the laps of Annapurna South and Vara Shikar (Annapurna Fang), this region lies hidden from the main stream trekking route, on 'off the beaten trails' away from main villages and mass flow of trekkers where you can enjoy the mountains in complete tranquility surrounded with cool alpine forest and exploring the holy glacial lake of Khayar.
Apple Pie Trail around Kali-Gandaki River valley: 5-6 days or more.
The Kali Gandaki River valley starts from high Mustang areas and flows downstream towards Myagdi district on warmer areas close to Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range, with more than 6,000 m drops making world's deepest gorge, the trek starts from beautiful Pokhara valley and towards scenic Ghorepani and Poon Hill and towards windswept terrain of lower Mustang around Ghasa-Kalapani-Tukuche-Marpha and Jomsom and beyond towards Kagbeni with high,
and holy sites of Muktinath at above 3,700 m. The region located on an old ancient Trans Himalayan Salt and Caravan Route of Nepal-India and Tibet, where trade still exists.
The route known as famous apple pie trail, due to its delicious apples grown around the areas with many excellent apple products, the area can be done overland drive, trekking or taking flight in and out of Jomsom town.
Home Stay and Volunteering Programs:
Beside trekking and major adventure around Annapurna area, there are various ways one can enjoy within Annapurna with a visit to local mountain and hill villages and spend a day or a week and mix with the local happy communities and staying at local homes, where you can witness the in-depth of local culture and custom, an ideal holiday for honey-moon couples, family and corporate to be away from maddening world of modernization in peace and serene environment on hill villages of Annapurna in the harmony of natural surroundings in the backdrop of giant peaks.
People who wish to spend time and help the rural villages and schools in Nepal.
Annapurna is an ideal and right place to be for all kinds of financial support where you can enjoy volunteering with walks in remote rural villages and schools and help the locals in maintaining path, clean drinking water project, hygiene, conservation of natural environment and helping the poor schools building and constructing the school compound-fence and teaching the children's with word of wisdom and useful knowledge.
Seasons:
Annapurna one of the best and unique areas where visitors can trek and hike all months of the seasons, however July to mid September will be overcast with monsoon clouds and heavy rains but the hills and valley will be alive with lush greenery and wild flowers in blooms.
The best season to be March to May when wild-flowers like magnolia and various species of rhododendron will be bloom turning the place into natural garden.
September to November will be the best when most of the day will be clear for views of mountains, however morning and evening time can be cooler with minimum temperatures of 0 to -5 degree Celsius and maximum of 16-20 degree Celsius and it all depends upon the chosen areas of trekking destinations.
Higher up north of Annapurna region around Manang December and January will be the coldest with morning - 10 degree to maximum 10 to 15 degree Celsius without adding the wind-chill factor.
Annapurna can be trekked all year round (with options on monsoon months) where no high passes are involve, trek with high passes can be done from March to June and September to early December depending upon snow conditions.
Vegetations and Wildlife:
Rich in green vegetations around southern Annapurna areas treasuring 1,226 species of flowering plants, 102 mammals, 474 birds, 39 reptiles and 22 amphibians. The area contains world’s largest rhododendron forest at Ghorepani and Poon Hill of 12 different species from tall trees to bush and dwarf rhododendron known as Azalea with colorful wild flowers including magnolia. The forest of warmer areas below 2,000m mostly with Kapok (silk cotton trees) Sorea Robusta or Sal Trees, Pipal and Banyan trees (Ficus religisa), bamboos, higher up with conifers forest of rhododendron-magnolia-pines-firs-oaks-spruce-maple and birch trees.
Geography –Landscapes:
With several special features that makes Annapurna region one of the unique places on earth from rest of Himalaya region. It contains world’s deepest river gorge - Kali Gandaki Gorge, which is 3 miles long and 1.5 miles wide, a valley with fossils from the Tethys Sea dating 60 million years ago. The region contains world’s largest rhododendron forest in Ghorepani. Tilicho Lake, located in Manang - north of Annapurna massif, is the world’s highest altitude fresh water lake.
The region been divided into seven unit with conservation - Jomsom, Manang and Lo-Manthang in the trans-Himalayan region and Bhujung, Sikles, Ghandruk, and Lwang on the southern flank of the Annapurna range.
The focus of Jomsom, Manang and Ghandruk, which are among the most popular trekking destinations, is on integrated tourism management and other development activities that benefit the local communities and the environment. Other areas are Bhujung, Sikles and Lwang integrated with agriculture development and agro-forestry.
People Religions and Culture with Tourism:
The biological diversity of the Annapurna region of great cultural difference, where Gurung and Magar are the dominant groups in the south, whereas Thakali, Manange and Loba are dominant tribe in the north.
Each of group of tribes has their own dialect, and has unique cultures and traditions; besides, there are also Hindu Brahmin, Chettris and other occupational castes although in comparatively smaller numbers. Hindu, Buddhist and pre-Buddhist religions along with a mixture of all these are prevalent across the region. The local people reside in the 5 districts of the 57 Village Development Committees (VDCs).
The natural and cultural features of the area make trekking destination within Annapurna very exciting and interesting country, drawing more than 60 percent of the country’s total trekkers. Tourism, over the years, has been firmly established as one of the most important and competitive sectors of the local economy.
Responsible and Eco Tourism with ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project):
There are over thousands of good, excellent and basic lodges, teashops and hundreds of other subsidiary services to cater to the thousands of trekkers, pilgrims and their support staff.
The soaring number of visitors, whose fuel wood consumption is twice more than that of the local people, has exerted immense pressure on forest resources already stressed from the growing local population. Similarly, litter, particularly the wastes produced by trekkers and hoteliers, is another major concern. It is estimated that an average trekking group of 15 people generates about 15 kgs, of non-biodegradable and non-burnable garbage in 10 days trek, producing tons of garbage in mountain regions annually.
The multifaceted problems have been addressed through an integrated, community based conservation and development approach, an experimental model which has been in the vanguard of promoting the concepts of “Conservation Area” through an “Integrated Conservation and Development Program” approach in the country and abroad. ACAP was first tested as a pilot Program in the Ghandruk Village Development Committee (VDC) in 1986.
After being notified in the Gazette as a “Conservation Area” in 1992, ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Program) covered the entire area.
Established in 1986, the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) is the largest undertaking of NTNC and also the first Conservation Area and largest protected area in Nepal.
It covers an area of 7,629 sq. km. and is home to over 100,000 residents of different cultural and linguistic groups. ACAP is rich in biodiversity and is a treasure house for 1,226 species of flowering plants, 102 mammals, 474 birds, 39 reptiles and 22 amphibians.
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Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel. : +977-1-4414496 , +9779851085088
Email : info@bunatreks.com
Site : www.bunatreks.com
