Photo Albums » Nepal - Annapurna 2007
Being seasoned trekkers, it was only a matter of time before the lure of the Himalayas proved too tempting. For our first trip to the world's highest mountains, we travelled to the Annapurna Region in Nepal. Here, we linked together the famous Annapurna Circuit and Sanctuary treks into one long three-week route. Afterwards, there was time to chill in Pokahara and track wildlife in Chitwan National Park.
Kathmandu
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| Date added: 27.11.2007
We flew into Nepal's capital city and spent a couple of days adjusting to the pace of life and preparing for our trek. Kathmandu is blessed with a stunning location in a broad and fertile valley amongst snowcapped peaks. We visited some of the city's sights, namely the largest Buddhist and Hindu temples which are all located on the outskirts of the city.
Annapurna Circuit Part 1: Besisahar to Manang
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| Date added: 21.11.2007
We chose the Annapurna region for our first trek in Nepal. It is a varied and scenic horseshoe-shaped route which crosses a high pass, the Thorung La, on the north side of the Annapurna massif. The first week of the trek is spent climbing slowly up the Marsyangdi Valley to the town of Manang at 3,500m.
Annapurna Circuit Part 2: Manang to Ghorepani
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| Date added: 21.11.2007
From Manang, the trek continues to climb in several short stages before a big push over the Thorung La, a high pass at over 5,400m. The route drops quickly to the Kali Gandaki valley and turns south. After 3 days in the valley, we climbed again through a lush side valley to reach Ghorepani in the southern foothills.
Annapurna Sanctuary
| Total images: 30
| Date added: 21.11.2007
We continued our trek into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a high wilderness ringed by mountains with only one access point up a steep river valley. This is also the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp, from where climbers launch their attempts on the south face of the mountain. From the base camp it was a 2 long days' trekking back to the road.
Pokhara
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| Date added: 21.11.2007
After a typically unpredictable bus ride, we arrived at the lakeside city of Pokhara after dark on a damp night. After our long trek, we needed a few days off to rest, recuperate and make the most of all the luxuries and comforts of civilisation that the city had to offer.
Chitwan National Park
| Total images: 16
| Date added: 21.11.2007
Nepal's southern region bordering India is called the Terai. Its fertile lowlands are heavily populated, but there are also pockets of the original forests, swamps and grasslands. Chitwan National Park is the most important, one of the last refuges of tigers, rhinos and wild elephants in Nepal.
