Annapurna is a Sanskrit word meaning 'Goddess of the Harvests' and the area of and around the massif allows for both high altitude climbs as well as moderate elevation trekking through fertile valleys. Annapurna area is located east of a great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kali Gandaki river. The mountain has glaciers on its western and northwestern slopes which drain into this gorge.The Annapurna massif is perhaps the most astonishing and unforgettable mountain range in the Himalayas. There are seven major peaks in the region, including Annapurna I, the tenth highest mountain in the world, and at the centre of the massif is the Annapurna Sanctuary, a beautiful glacial plateau ringed by mountains. The walking country in and around this mountain range is simply spectacular – it is no surprise that trekking in the Annapurnas are amongst the most highly regarded walking holidays in the world.
Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrival Kathmandu transfer to hotel.
Day 02 – Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu preparing for trek .
Day 03 – Fly to Pokhara.
Day 04 – Drive to Phedi & Trek to Landruk .
Day 05 – Trek to Chhomrung.
Day 06 – Trek to Dovan.
Day 07 – Trek to Fishtail Base Camp. (MBC)
Day 08 – Trek to Annapurna Base Camp & Return back to Himalayas.
Annapurna is a Sanskrit word meaning 'Goddess of the Harvests' and the area of and around the massif allows for both high altitude climbs as well as moderate elevation trekking through fertile valleys. Annapurna area is located east of a great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kali Gandaki river. The mountain has glaciers on its western and northwestern slopes which drain into this gorge.The Annapurna massif is perhaps the most astonishing and unforgettable mountain range in the Himalayas. There are seven major peaks in the region, including Annapurna I, the tenth highest mountain in the world, and at the centre of the massif is the Annapurna Sanctuary, a beautiful glacial plateau ringed by mountains. The walking country in and around this mountain range is simply spectacular – it is no surprise that trekking in the Annapurnas are amongst the most highly regarded walking holidays in the world.
