Trip Code :
VHA/AR-03
Duration :
16 Days
Grading :
Moderate
Max Altitude :
4560m
Activity :
Natural wonders
Starts at :
Nayapul (1000 meters)
End at :
Nayapul (1000 meters)
Best Season :
March - May / September-November
Overview
Hidden Lake and Glacier trek is an exciting and demanding hidden trek in heart of Annapurna sanctuary. Hidden lake and Glacier Trek cover a Hidden Holy Lake (Khaire) in Annapurna area which is a moderate to challenging trek in wilderness area below Annapurna South where few trekkers have gone before. Hidden lake and glacier trek cover some of very popular trekking area of Annapurna Sanctuary such as GhandrukVillage, Tadapani, chhomrong from where you could see panoramic views of Annapurna south, himchuli, fishtail and some other mountains in Annapurna region. The rest of the trek areas, we will visit are more wilderness and very remote, however the trail will take you to the base camp of Annapurna south base camp through off the beaten track trail and the areas only few people travel before such as Kopra danda, Khaire Lake which are hidden trail of Annapurna region. Hidden lake and Glacier trek is one of great contrast, encompassing all the features of the area from the terraced village lowlands, through the forests and agricultural areas of the middle hill country, to the glacial basins of the Annapurna Mountains. Hidden lake trek starts from the sub-tropical Pokhara Valley and passes through paddy fields before gradually ascending through terraced hillsides of wheat and barley. At each of the villages along the way we are warmly received by the local Gurung and Magar people. This trek is sensibly paced so we have ample opportunity to experience and absorb local lifestyles that have changed little over centuries. From the start of trekking, we enjoy ever-changing views of the stunning, snow-covered Annapurna Mountains. Halfway through the trek we leave habitation behind and walk through rhododendron and oak forests, alive with exotic birds and beautiful flowers, to finally emerge above the tree line at Kopra Danda. Here we experience the stunning wilderness scenery beneath the towering peaks of Annapurna; to the west lies Dhaulagiri and far below lies the Kali Gandaki River Valley, which is the world’s deepest George. As we climb higher above the tree line we enter a fantastic mountain wilderness visited only by local shepherds during the monsoon months. The truly spectacular vista is dominated by Annapurna I (8091m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m), the highest peaks in the region. However this unique trek concentrates on the unexplored wilderness around Annapurna South (7237m), a remote and magnificent area that is rarely visited. An exploration of the rugged area below Annapurna South is sure to be the highlight of our journey.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival Day in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 2: Sightseeing day in Kathmandu & Flight to Pokhara- Hotel(B/B)
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Ghandruk (1950m) - (B/L/D)
Day 4: Trek to Tadapani (2550m), Approx 4 hrs- (B/L/D)
Day 5: Trek to Bayeli Kharka (2900m), approx 6 hrs- (B/L/D)
Day 6: Trek to Kopra Ridge (3870m), approx 5 hrs- (B/L/D)
Day 7: Trek to Kaire Khola (4200m), approx 4 hrs- (B/L/D)
Day 8: Acclimatization day Kaire Khola (4200m) - (B/L/D)
Day 9: Trek to Celli Kharkha (3850m), approx 5 hrs- (B/L/D)
Day 10: Trek to Hidden Lake (4250m), approx 5 hrs- (B/L/D)
Day 11: Trek to Annapurna South Base Camp (3400m), approx 5 hrs- (B/L/D)
Day 12: Trek to Chhomrong (2100m), approx 7/8 hrs- (B/L/D)
Day 13: Trek to Shyauli (1220m), approx 7 hrs- (B/L/D)
Day 14: Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara (850m), approx 4 hrs- Hotel(B/B)
Day 15: Flight to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 16: Departure: Drive to Airport and final departure from Nepal
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