TrekkingAnnapurna region The Annapurna region offers great Himalayan views without the logistical complications of the Everest region. All routes are accessed by road so there are no issues with flight delays. The treks are also generally less strenuous and at a lower altitude than the Everest region meaning mountain sickness is also less of an issue. Easier accessibility means shorter and cheaper treks are available in this region for people with less time or fitness concerns making the Annapurna region the more popular area for trekking. Annapurna Sanctuary trek - 10 days Trek to Annapurna base camp through the Annapurna sanctuary - an experience like no other as you are completely enclosed within a 'basin' of Himalayan mountains. Seasons. Mid September to Mid December, then Feb to May
Day 1. 7 hours. Hard You will leave Pokhara and travel to Phedi by road, and begin your trekking, passing through an area inhabited by various Nepalese races. Your clmib is long and steep, through forests rich in animal and plant life, through fields and subsistance farms, and past rural houses and settlements. The are fantastic mountain views as you continue on along ridges. Eventually, after a long ascent, you begin to descend through settlements to the head of a canyon and cross a stream. The trail climbs gently into the main Modi valley, and you have finally reached your destination for today- Tolka Day 2. 7 hours. Moderate - hard You begin the day descending and and cross the Tigu Khola river over a suspension bridge. Once over you will then climb through forests to a ridge from where you will have good views to the Modi Khola far below as you walk past streams and fields. You will pass a rural hill school and cross the Ghora Khola river over a suspension bridge, and continue on to Landruk. You will trek on, starting to get a feel for the traditional life of the 'real Nepal' as you are takien through rice terraces and forests to Naya Pul where you will cross the Kladi Khola river. You will then make a steep climb to Jhinu Danda and have the option of. making a short descent natural hot springs when you can have a bit of a bathe. From there it is a long and steep ascent to your days destination - Chhomrong which has spectacular views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare. Day 3. 4.5 hours. Moderate. After admiring the magnificent morning views, you begin the days trekking descending out of Chhomrong on a stone staircase and cross the Chhomrong Khola river on a suspension bridge. The days trek is through through forests of Oak, bamboo, and rhododendrons, througho the settlement of Tilche and onwards, continuig to climb through forests ablazed with orchids. You will pass through Kuldi, an area once used as a British sheep breeding project, and then. descend on a stone staircase to todays destination - Bamboo. |
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Day 4. 3 Hours. Moderate. Todays trail climbs continuously through forests, occasionally dropping to pass over small streams. You will traverse several avalanche chutes and pass a small hydroelectric plant in Doban. The trail continues high above the Modi Khola river, passing a waterfall and small temple before reaching your lodge for today. Day 5. 4 hours. Moderate Your day begins ascending through forests on a rocky trail, and then you trek up a steep ravine to Hinko, called Hinko cave because of a large overhanging rock that provides Hinko protection from the rain. Leaving Hinko, youl cross a ravine then climb through large boulders to Deorali. From here you can see the ‘gateway’ to the Annapurna sanctuary. You will then descend to the Modi Khola river, and follow it to Bagar. You will trek into the 'sanctuary' which is like a basin - only with Himalayan mountains as walls. You pass through a birch forest, cross a moraine and pass a German meteorological project and helipad. The mountain views are awesome, with a panorama including Hiunchi, Annapurna south, Annapurna I, Annapurna II and Machhapuchhare. You will spend the night at Machhapuchhare base camp. 
Day 6. 2 hours. Easy. This is a short walk in a spectacular setting. Follow a stream and climb to shepards huts alongside a moraine.
Days 7 - 10 Return along the route you have come and travel back to Pokhara by road.
There are scores of treks to suit all time frames, budgets and fitness levels. Please get in touch to find out more. “"Trekking in the Himalayas is a life-changing experience. There are so many choices of routes that you can keep coming back here and never see the same things twice. I trekked to Annapurna Base Camp, also known as the Sanctuary trek due to the proliferation of flora and fauna, and it was utterly breathtaking. We walked for around six hours each day and stayed the night in local guesthouses en route. The villages were incredibly friendly. I never would have attempted this on my own, but Nepal Dreams made it seem so easy. Everything was taken care of from the moment I arrived and they also gave me some great advice before I went too. I didn't have to worry about a thing. I had the time of my life, and Nepal Dreams made it all possible." Katie Law - London |