Saturday 27 November 2010

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna base camp trekking in Nepal

This is an amazing trek begins in Nayapul, a location just outside of Pokhara Valley. The trail takes you through dense rhododendron forests, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, passing through several rural villages and along a mule track with some steep climbs that take you into the serene Annapurna Sanctuary. Finally you make your way up to the spectacular Annapurna Base Camp.

You will be amazed by the beautiful scenery during your trek to Annapurna. Highlights of the trek include panoramic views of mountain ranges and peaks, captivating sunrises and sunsets, terraced farmlands, villages of different ethnic groups and ample time to immerse yourself in the Himalayan lifestyle plus warm hospitality of the local people.

This trek can be done throughout the year except during the rainy season. However, it is more exciting and memorable during springtime

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Trekking in the Everest Region of Nepal


Probably the most famous trekking area in the world, the Everest region contains four of Nepal’s 8 peaks that scale over 8,000. Naturally, this region is a prime destination offering a wide range of experience to alpinists and trekkers from all over the world.

Located in northeast Nepal, the Everest region known as Khumbu is part of the Solukhumbu District and is one of the three major settlements of the Sherpa’s. The region’s elevation increases from 3,300 m to 8,848 m, the summit of Mt. Everest (known as Sagarmatha in Nepali). It also encloses Sagarmatha National Park. Further east is the Makalu-Barun National Park. The trekking trails to Everest Base Camp are well developed and there are several routes leading to more remote areas of semi-wilderness in the vast area. Besides the famous town, Namche Bazaar, there are villages of Thami, Khumjung, Pangboche, Pheriche and Kunde and Tengboche monastery

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