Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Panorama Trek is a colourful short foray into the Annapurna region. The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and past icy waterfalls where you can stop to cool your face. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the high mountains, whole horizons of which will be revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek.

This trek in the Annapurna foothills to the view point on Poon Hill offers all the best of trekking in Nepal. Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, Magars dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline. At the climax of this trek you will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountain views on Earth.

Country	Nepal
Location	Kaski, Mustang &  Manang  DistrictsNorth of Kathmandu (Central Nepal)
Established On	1986
Importance	Conservation Area Project (ACAP)
Area Covered	7,629 sq. km.
Best Season To Visit	March to  JuneSeptember to November
Coordinates	27° 57′ 55″ N, 86° 54′ 47″ E
Population	1,000,000
Major Ethnic Group	Gurung, Bothia, Thakali & Managis
Major Religion	Buddhism
Major Rivers	Trisuli, Sunkoshi, Seti, Karnali, Modi Bhotekhosi, Kali Gandaki,& Marshyandi
Major Glaciers	Gangapurna and Annapurna glaciers
Bioclimatic Zone	Lower and Upper Temperate Sub-alpine, Alpine and Nival
Major Peaks	Annapurna I (8,091 m)Annapurna II (7,937 m)Annapurna South (7,219 m),Gangapurna (7,455 m)
Climate	Temperate to arctic
Elevation Range	790 m - 8,091 m
Endangered/Threatened mammals	Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep Red Panda, Wild Yak
Major Tree Species	Pine, Hemlock, Fir, Juniper, Birch

As the sun touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) along with a maze of other peaks, slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes. A rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape.

DAY	PLACE	ALTITUDE
Day 1	Arrive in Kathmandu – Transfer to Hotel	1,355 m
Day 2	Sightseeing in Kathmandu – Afternoon free	1,355 m
Day 3	Kathmandu to Pokhara	820 m
Day 4	Pokhara - Nayapul - Tikhe Dhungha	1,540 m
Day 5	Tikhe Dhungha to Ghorepani	2,750 m
Day 6	Gohrepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani	3,193 m
Day 7	Tadapani to Ghandruk	1,940 m
Day 8	Ghandruk to Tolka	1,700 m
Day 9	Tolka - Phedi - Pokhara	0,820 m
Day 10	Pokhara to Kathmandu	1,355 m
Day 11	At Leisure in Kathmandu	1,355 m
Day 12	End of Trek - Flihgt back Home	1,355 m

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Annapurna Circuit Treks

The Annapurna Circuit, considered one of the best trekking/hiking trails in the world, is the classic long distance trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The trek is one of contrasts between the green, terraced farmland of the Marshyangdi valley and the semi-arid environs of Lower Mustang.

The two areas are separated by the Thorong La River (5416m), which we must cross on a long day, to reach the sacred site of Muktinath. The temple complex is a pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists and when seen from here the sunrise on Dhaulagiri is particularly striking.

We descend into the world’s deepest river gorge, carved by the mighty Kali Gandaki, as it slices between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs. The river meanders to the relaxing hot springs at Tatopani before ascending to Poon Hill for our last sunrise over the Annapurnas.

DAY	PLACE	ALTITUDE
Day 1	Arrive in Kathmandu – Transfer to Hotel	1,355 m
Day 2	Sightseeing in Kathmandu – Afternoon free	1,355 m
Day 3	Kathmandu to Besisahar	830 m
Day 4	Besisahar to Bahundanda	1,430 m
Day 5	Bahundanda to Chamje	1,410 m
Day 6	Chamje to Bagarchhap	2,160 m
Day 7	Bagarchhap to Chame	2,170 m
Day 8	Chame to Pisang	3,190 m
Day 9	Pisang to Manang	3,540 m
Day 10	Manang - Acclimatization Day	3,540 m
Day 11	Manang to Letdar	4,250 m
Day 12	Letdar to Thorong Phedi or Thorong High Camp	4,420 m
Day 13	Thorong Phedi - Throrong La - Muktinath	5,416 m
Day 14	Muktinath - Kagbeni -Marpha	2,670 m
Day 15	Marpha to  Ghasa	2,080 m
Day 16	Ghasa to Tatopani	1,190 m
Day 17	Tatopani to Ghorepani	2,834 m
Day 18	Ghorepani - Poonhill - Tadapani	3,210 m
Day 19	Tadapani to Ghandruk	1,950 m
Day 20	Ghandruk to Nayapul - Pokhara	820 m
Day 21	Pokhara to Kathmandu	1,355 m
Day 22	At Leisure in  Kathmandu	1,355 m
Day 23	End of Trip - Flight back Home	1,355 m

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Altitude Sickness !! Know Before you Go !!!

Altitude Sickness

Altitude is defined on the following scale High (8,000 - 12,000 feet [2,438 - 3,658 meters]), Very High (12,000 - 18,000 feet [3,658 - 5,487 meters]), and Extremely High (18,000+ feet [5,500+ meters]). Since few people have been to such altitudes, it is hard to know who may be affected. There are no specific factors such as age, sex, or physical condition that correlate with susceptibility to altitude sickness.

Some people get it and some people don't, and some people are more susceptible than others. Most people can go up to 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) with minimal effect. If you haven't been to high altitude before, it's important to be cautious. If you have been at that altitude before with no problem, you can probably return to that altitude without problems as long as you are properly acclimatized.

AMS is common at high altitudes. At elevations over 10,000 feet (3,048 meters), 75% of people will have mild symptoms. The occurrence of AMS is dependent upon the elevation, the rate of ascent, and individual susceptibility. Many people will experience mild AMS during the acclimatization process. Symptoms usually start 12-24 hours after arrival at altitude and begin to decrease in severity about the third day. The symptoms of Mild AMS are headache, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, nausea, disturbed sleep, and a general feeling of malaise.

Symptoms tend to be worse at night and when respiratory drive is decreased. Mild AMS does not interfere with normal activity and symptoms generally subside within 2-4 days as the body acclimatizes. As long as symptoms are mild, and only a nuisance, ascent can continue at a moderate rate. When hiking, it is essential that you communicate any symptoms of illness immediately to others on your trip. AMS is considered to be a neurological problem caused by changes in the central nervous system. It is basically a mild form of High Altitude Cerebral Edema.

Golden Rules:

GOLDEN RULE # 1

If you feel unwell at Altitude, it is Altitude Sickness until proven otherwise.

GOLDEN RULE # 2

Never ascend with symptoms of AMS

GOLDEN RULE # 3

If you are getting worse or have (HACE or HAPE), go down at once!!!

Things You Must Know:

1. Acclimatization
2. Prevention
3. Basic Treatment
4. Severe AMS
5. Medicines

Summery:

Acclimatization. There are no specific factors such as age, sex, or physical condition that correlate with susceptibility to altitude sickness.

• Causes. The major cause of altitude illnesses is going too high too fast.
• Prevention. "Climb High and sleep low." This is the maxim used by climbers.
• Prevention. Avoid tobacco, alcohol and other depressant drugs including, barbiturates, tranquilizers, and sleeping pills.
• Diamox allows you to breathe faster so that you metabolize more oxygen, thereby minimizing the symptoms caused by poor oxygenation.
• Dexamethasone (a steroid) is a prescription drug that decreases brain and other swelling reversing the effects of AMS.
• Basic Treatment. The only cure is either acclimatization or descent. Symptoms of Mild AMS can be treated with pain medications for headache and Diamox. Both help to reduce the severity of the symptoms, but remember, reducing the symptoms is not curing the problem.
• Moderate AMS. Moderate AMS includes severe headache that is not relieved by medication, nausea and vomiting, increasing weakness and fatigue, shortness of breath, and decreased coordination (ataxia).  At this stage, only advanced medications or descent can reverse the problem.
• Severe AMS. Severe AMS requires immediate descent to lower altitudes (2,000 - 4,000 feet [610-1,220 meters]).
• HAPE. Anyone suffering from HAPE must be evacuated to a medical facility for proper follow-up treatment.
• HACE. Severe instances can lead to death if not treated quickly. Immediate descent is a necessary life-saving measure

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