Annapurna trekking holiday in Nepal
Description of Annapurna trekking holiday in Nepal
The Annapurna Panaoramic trek is a justly popular choice for anyone looking for a relaxed but exciting mountain adventure. Incredible views of iconic Himalayan pinnacles - Annpurna South Gangapurna Himal, Machapuchare (Fish Tail mountain), Dhaulagri, Tukuche and Nilgri Himal – are complemented by rivers and mountain lakes plus a chance to experience life in wonderful traditional villages.
From Kathmandu, transfer to the lovely lakeside city of Pokhara before a drive to Phedi through rice terraces along the Seti River. From here, you'll trek to Potana through rhododendron forest with superb valley views, before climbing to Dhampus for stunning mountain views.
The trek to New Bridge takes you through oak and orchid forest onto a stone path with stupendous peak views, before descending to Bechok and a river crossing at Modhi-Khola. Trekking to Chomorong (3210m) through rice terraces and lush forest you pause for a magical hillside lunch, while the day-long walk to Ghorepani features wonderful magnolia and orchid forest.
Perhaps the finest peak views come with a short morning hike to see the sunrise from Poon Hill – plus superb views of the Annapurna massif include Dhaulagri (8167m), Mt Lamjung, Nilgri Himal, Thapa Peak and Tent Peak. Another morning trek to Tato Pani, meanwhile, offers the chance to ease any aching limbs in a local hot spring.
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1 Reviews of Annapurna trekking holiday in Nepal
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2016 by Sinead Ryan
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Reaching Ghorepani after walking up 3000 steps and then hiking further uphill afterwards. We saw the peak of Dulagiri peeking out over the tops of the clouds. Manakamana organized excellent guides so I felt safe at all times.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
It's a fantastic experience that I highly recommend. Trekking in the Himalayas has been one of the most rewarding holiday experiences that I've done. It was tough, but worth it. Eat plenty of gurung bread and try the Nepalese rum!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Staying in the tea houses in the Himalayas provides vital business to the areas. Locals can earn a living from trekkers staying in the tea houses. Buying goods and services there helps to support the local economy. Locals have all said that tourism has been affected by the earthquake so it's good to know that I can help in a small way towards recovery.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Fantastic experience. I would highly recommend this company for trekking tours in Nepal.
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We employ well-trained & experienced local guides and hire local porters whose load limit is 20-25kg. Our guides will give a briefing about responsible tourism e.g. rubbish disposal, giving food scraps to domestic animals, paying the porters to carry out trash, using a fire pit when camping, not picking flowers, using kerosene instead of firewood, avoiding bathing/washing clothes in streams, using local tea houses or camping sites. In addition the small group size of 4-10 people helps to minimise the impact on the environment.The Himalaya, abode of eternal snow and ice, an incomparably gigantic landscape garden, laid out by Mother Nature. Dense forests of mighty trees and climbers, shade loving plants, rocks garden, emerald-green grassy meadows studded literally with germs of multicolored flowers, cool crystal clears, cascades and waterfalls
We can not imagine of any lives without nature and environment. The multicultural people can be flourishing in the region under the sound environments. So it becomes a great responsibility for anyone to minimize negative impact on natural environments and also need to respect local customs and religious beliefs.
People
Our trekking company is wholly committed to responsible tourism. On our treks & tours, tourism helps improve the standard of living for the local people by generating income for the local community through purchasing of local products such as fresh fruits, handloom products, meat, drinks, and fresh vegetables and providing job opportunities.On this trek, we stay at local lodges/tea-houses operated by local people such as Himalayan Panorama lodge, Mountain views lodge, Panorama lodge These lodges manage garbage proper section, Use Gas for cooking and solar energy facilitated.
Our trekking company supports a local school & health post by financial donations and educational and medical materials. We also support the Kavresthali Women society with financial donations which provides goat farming and adult literacy for women. On this trip, our guests will have the opportunity to give donations to these causes, and visit the Annapurna conservation project to explore the activities of environment protection system in this region. This project plays vital role to protect environment and development community of this region. Visitor can share the moment with project, how is moving ahead for the preservation of nature and culture in this region. Visit Ghorepani School, visitors may support by contributing educational materials such as copies, art books, pencils, and sports goods etc.
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