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How do I plan trekking trip in the Annapurna region?
There are several popular treks in the Annapurna region – Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Sanctuary, Jomsom and Machhapuchhare Model trek being some of them. The duration and the difficulty of the trek differs and below is the general guideline about those treks: Annapurana Circuit Trek Annapurna Circuit Trek starts from Besisahar in Lamjung. There are direct [...]
Jomsom Trek Itinerary (part of annapurna circuit trek too)
Jomsom Trek starts from Naya Pul which takes around 2 hours on a bus from Pokhara to Baglung. It takes 9 days to complete the trek and the maximum elevation of 3800 meters is during the trek. The best season to trek is October to May. After reaching Muktinath, you need to trek back to [...]
How do I reach Marpha from Larjung on the Jomsom trek?
The trail passes Khobang, a village at an altitude of 2580 meters with gompa above it and offers good views of the mountains. Then the trail reaches Tukuche (2590 meters) which was once a meeting point for traders from Tibet. Then the village of Marpha (2680 meters) is reached. The landscape from here is behind [...]
Which mountain peaks can be seen while trekking in the Annapurna region?
Nilgiri (6940 meters), Tilicho (7132 meters), Annapurna-1 (8091 meters), Annapurna-South (7273 meters), Trake Kang (7193 meters), Gangapurna (7454 meters), Annapurna-III (7555 meters), Machhapuchhre (6997 meters), Pisang Peak (6091 meters), Annapurna-IV (7525 meters), Annapurna-II (7937 meters) and Lamjung Himal (6986 meters) can be seen while trekking in the Annapurna region. Please read Annapurna Circuit Trekking for [...]
Which are the places where I can stay in during the Jomsom Trek?
While trekking in the Jomsom area, you can stay in various hotels, lodges, tea houses that are situated along the trekking route. There is Sunny Hotel in Deorali, which provides good services. Read Jomsom Trekking for comprehensive itinerary. You might enjoy these Related Posts:How do I reach Marpha from Larjung on the Jomsom trek?Which mountain [...]
How do I go from Muktinath to Pokhara or Naya Pul in the Annapurna Circuit Trekking?
From Muktinath to Naya Pul, the trail is the reverse of the Jomsom Trek. It takes about six to seven days to complete this trail. If you are trekking on the Annapurna Circuit, one option of ending it takes you to Naya Pul from Muktinath, which is the same as the reverse of Jomsom Trek. [...]
How do I go to Muktinath from Kagbeni?
From Kagbeni, the trail ascends steeply to join the direct path leading to Khingar (3200 meters). The trail passes through a desert landscape, meadows and streams before arriving at Jharkot (3500 meters). From Jharkot, a further climb will bring you to Ranipauwa, the accommodation area of Muktinath (3710 meters). Muktinath is a very popular pilgrimage [...]
How do I go to Kagbeni from Marpha in the Jomsom Trek?
The trail from Marpha ascends gradually before crossing a low ridge to Jomsom (2713 meters). Jomsom is the major center in the region and has facilities like a hospital, an Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) visitor center and a police check post. You must register at the police check post and get your ACAP permit [...]
How do I go to Larjung from Ghasa in the Jomsom Trek?
The trail to Larjung is a steep climb through the forest from Ghasa. The trail takes you to Lete Khola (river), Lete village (2340 meters) and to Kalopani. It then crosses to the east side of the Kali Gandaki River, before crossing back at Larjung. Larjung at an altitude of 2570 meters has alleyways and [...]
How do I go to Ghasa from Tatopani in the Jomsom Trek?
From Tatopani, the trail climbs across several landslides before ascending to Dana (1400 meters). It continues to climb to the waterfall of Rupse Chhahara (1560 meters) and crosses the Kali Gandaki River at 1620 meters and back again at 1820 meters before reaching Ghasa. Ghasa, situated at an altitude of 2120 meters, is the first [...]