Posts from the Annapurna region.
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Pokhara, popularly known as the City of Lakes, is the gateway to the Annapurna region. Due to the drop in prices and easy availability, helicopter tours have become increasingly popular to destinations like Mardi Himal, Kapuche Glacial Lake, and even the highlands of Kori.
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While trekking in the Nepal Himalayas, most people think you have to trade comfort for spectacular mountain views. And while this notion is partially correct, there are quite a few hotels in the Himalayas that provide unmatched comfort in one of the most difficult terrains of the world. Here are some that will be a pleasure to check in to after a long day's march.
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This article will provide a brief overview of how you can travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Additionally, it contains information regarding getting from Pokhara to the starting points of some popular treks like Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Read on. There are two ways of getting from Kathmandu to Pokhara- the …
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Complete information on how to get to Jomsom and Muktinath form all the possible destinations.
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While you are at Jomsom, there is a wealth of options to indulge in adventure and relaxation activities. We have brought you the top five things you would not want to miss while you are in Jomsom. If you miss any of these attractions, you will not see all of Jomsom.
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Tripple P. Gurung is a man on a mission. He is on a mission to build an alternative to the Annapurna Circuit Trek because a large part of what was once one of the best treks in the world is now a motorable road. Because of this, trekkers are increasingly hesitant to do the Annapurna …
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Well, some people confuse Annapurna Circuit trek with Annapurna Base Camp trek. First of all, these are two entirely different treks. Annapurna Circuit trek is getting more feasible due to the building of motor roads. They are all Nepali style roads- so good luck with that. But if we compare the treks, the Annapurna Circuit is a great experience that you can have in Nepal. It is because you trek…
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Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek is one of best places to trek in Nepal and it is all about that lust for the mountains. But there’s so much more than the obvious mountains throughout the ABC trek that should keep your eyes wide open and feet on your toes. Along with the mountains, you will …
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The Annapurna Circuit Trek is the ultimate trek in terms of variety and adventure in Nepal. With her you will shrug shoulders with polite Brahmins, gutsy Gurungs, regal Ghales, smiling Lobas and hospitable Thakalis. With her, you will earn bragging rights for scrambling past one of the highest mountain passes and gliding through one of …
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As extravagantly beautiful the trails stretching from Jomsom-Muktinath (a part of Annapurna Circuit Trek) are, there are some weird yet cool stuff that you will witness as you devour the journey. Don't worry- it has nothing to do with the optimum possibility that you shall return home (from 3800 meters) a rich storyteller- to tell …
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Because Annapurna Circuit covers such a vast area and interesting sites it was inevitable that many people would be attracted to this treasure. Many have come here for research works and contributed a great deal to understanding the people, the history, the land itself like Tony Hagen, David Snellgrove, Giuseppe Tucci etc. The circuit has …
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Now this is hard. With so much variety, coming up with a top ten things to see along the Annapurna Circuit is not only difficult but possibly meaningless too. Think about it, it will take at least 18 days to complete the entire circuit. Can you imagine the variety that you will be witnessing? It …
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