The
word Annapurna doesn’t mean Annapurna Base Camp or Annapurna Circuit only;
apart from this two destination there are several other adventure destination
with Annapurna. On basis of previous mountain experience, age, stamina and
interest there are easy grade to challenging grade trek with in Annapurna that
are possible to trek with ACAP entry permit and TIMS or restricted region
permit on basis of region. Scroll down to see entire alternatives trekking
trail in Annapurna along with some basic details about number of days, highest
elevation, grade and permits as well as mode of trek whether camping trek or teahouse
trek.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
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| Annapurna from northern side of Lete and Ghasa - Jomsom Muktinath Trekking |
Lets
start with famous trekking destination of Annapurna. Annapurna Base Camp Trek
can last for minimum eight days to twelve days. It can be categorized as
moderate grade trek on hear of Annapurna. Annapurna South Base Camp Trek can be
done entirely on teahouse.
Number
of days – Eight to Twelve
Highest
Elevation – 4200 m
Permit
– TIMS Card and ACAP Entry Permit
Mode
– Teahouse or Camping
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Another
synonym of Annapurna Region Trek, Around Annapurna Trek is world renowned for
its varied landscape and natural beauty. Trail passes through world’s widest
Thorong La pass. There are several peak climbing alternatives during Annapurna
Circuit Trek.
Number
of days – Fourteen to Twenty Two
Highest
Elevation 5416 m
Permit
– TIMS Card and ACAP Entry Permit
Mode
– Teahouse or Camping
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
Famous
sunrise and sunset viewpoint of Poonhill is prime destination in Annapurna
Region where number of local domestic trekkers trek within short time frame.
Almost sixteen different mountains can be seen from Poonhill including one of
eight thousanders, i.e. Dhaulagiri I.
Number
of days – five to Seven
Highest
Elevation – 3200 m
Permit
– TIMS Card and ACAP Entry Permit
Mode
– Teahouse
Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek
A
good alternative of Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal is another ten days
teahouse trek on southwest of Annapurna Sanctuary. Community based eco lodge
are operated on Mardi Himal Base Area where different view of same mountain can
be seen along with aerial view of ABC from high camp of Mardi.
Number
of days – Ten to Twelve
Highest
Elevation – 4600 m
Permit
– TIMS Card and ACAP Entry Permit
Mode
– Teahouse or Camping
Khopra Danda Trek
A
good alternative of Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, Khopra Danda is another excellent
example of community based eco lodge chain. Terrain is lest explored and located
on northeast of Ghorepani Poonhill. In short timeframe this area starts to
dominate Poonhill, as there is optional side trip to Hidden Lake right in front
of Annapurna South.
Number
of days – Eight to Ten
Highest
Elevation – 3800 m
Permit
– TIMS Card and ACAP Entry Permit
Mode
– Teahouse or Camping
Nar Phu Valley Trek
Starting
from similar start point of Annapurna Circuit, Nar Phu Valley hike further
north of trail. Area is less explored and belongs to restricted region, as
there are very poor infrastructure and close access to Tibet via walking trail.
At the last after merging on Manang one can either traverse to Thorong Pass or
retrace back via same way.
Number
of days – Fifteen to Twenty
Highest
Elevation – 5200 m
Permit
– Restricted Region Permit and ACAP Entry Permit
Mode
– Camping
Upper Mustang Trek
Another
restricted region on Annapurna that passes deep inside the Kali Gandaki Gorge is land of last forbidden kingdom. Terrain
is similar to Tibetan Plateau and so are the people. Different culture and tradition
as well as different environment can be sense on Upper Mustang.
Number
of days – Fourteen to Fifteen
Highest
Elevation – 4300 m
Permit
– Restricted Region Permit and ACAP Entry Permit
Mode
– Teahouse or camping
Dhaulagiri Circuit Trekking
One
of the toughest treks in entire Nepal, Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek is suitable for hikers
with previous mountain experience. Duration of walking per day is high and
successive passes one after another add twist of hike. Final traverse of French
Col might need help of fixed ropes and crampons.
Number
of days – Seventeen to Twenty
Highest
Elevation – 5300 m
Permit
– TIMS Card and ACAP Entry Permit
Mode
– Camping
Jomsom Muktinath Trek
Passing
through Ghorepani Poonhill, experience of hot water pond at Tatopani and
beautiful settlement of Marpha and Kagbeni Jomsom Muktinath Trek is perfect
combination of nature, culture as well as development. Apart from that major pilgrimages
site of Hindu area is considered holy too.
Number
of days – Eight to Ten
Highest
Elevation – 3800 m
Permit
– TIMS Card and ACAP Entry Permit
Mode
– Teahouse
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