Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Rakshi Peak 2010

This is the most popular and popular trek in Nepal. It is more distinctive than any other treks by its rich culture, beautiful landscapes and natural scenery. This trek leads you to North West of Pokhara through the different villages, landscapes, glaciers, gorges and water falls. From the Annapurna Base Camp you will have a close view of Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Machhapuchhre.

At the final destination the Annapurna sanctuary (Base camp 4200m) awaits you welcoming patiently. This is a natural amphitheatre, encircled by Annapurna south 7219m, and I, Varahashikhar7847m, Gangapurna 7485m, and Machhapuchhre 6993m. It has the base camp for expeditions as well as favorite place for trekking destination and mountain lovers. Beginning from Pokhara, you should climb to Naudanda (1,463 met and slowly through.Landruk there is another unique Gurung village, famous for its cultural heritage. Situated on a hill adjacent to Ghandruk and on the other side of the Modi River, Landruk continues to attract tourists from around the globe. At 1,646 meters high, Landruk is also a famous vista, for overlooking the surrounding villages, Pokhara Valley and the Annapurna region.

The villages lie within the Annapurna Conservation Area, the project manages the area and help local communities to better preserve to this region. To reduce the villager's dependency on wood products, alternative energy development programs, micro hydro and solar electrification has been launched there. The sympathy and dedication shown by the people here towards the eco-tourism has made the area all an extra ordinary.

Itinerary

26 October 2010 Day 01: Doha-Kathmandu-Pokhara flights
27 October 2010 Day 02:  Pokhara-Phedi-Damphus-Photana or Tolka
28 October 2010 Day 03: Tolka-Chomrong
29 October 2010 Day 04: Chomrong-Bamboo Lodge
30 October 2010 Day 05:  Bamboo Lodge-Himalayan Hotel
31 October 2010 Day 06:  Himalayan Hotel-Macchapucchare BC
01 November 2010 Day 07: Macchapucchare BC-Annapurna BC
02 November 2010 Day 08: Annapurna BC- High camp

03 November 2010 Day 09: Rakshi Peak-Annapurna BC

04 November 2010 Day 10: Annapurna BC-Himalayan Hotel
05 November 2010 Day 11: Himalayan Hotel-Bamboo Lodge
06 November 2010 Day 12: Bamboo Lodge-Chomrong
07 November 2010 Day 13: Chomrong-Damphus-Pokhara
08 November 2010 Day 14: Pokhara-Katmandu  flight
09 November 2010 Day 15: Final departure