Trekking Annapurna
14 treks including the Annapurna Circuit and Sanctuary
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This guidebook describes 14 multi-day treks in Nepal's captivating Annapurna region, among the foothills of the mighty Himalaya. Routes range between 24km and 200km (15-124 miles) and between 4 and 23 days, with maximum altitudes from 1750m to 5416m. With accommodation options including a mixture of homestay, camping and lodges, trekkers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their surroundings and experience the warmth and richness of Nepalese hospitality and culture.
As well as detailed route description and sketch mapping, the guide presents a wealth of information to help make the most of a trip, including practical advice on transport, visas and permits, when to go, what to take and health and safety. There are notes on different styles of trekking, tips on cultural etiquette and fascinating background information on the region's history, plants and wildlife, culture and religion.
Areas covered include Machhapuchhre, Pokhara and Lamjung Himal. The varied treks showcase this inspiring landscape, offering stunning vistas of snow-clad peaks and verdant valleys. From the classic Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary to lesser-known routes, this is the definitive guide to exploring Nepal's most popular trekking region.
A guidebook to 4 treks in Nepal’s Annapurna region, including Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary, plus 10 other routes covering the Machhapuchhre region, Parbat Myagdi, northeast Pokhara, the foothills of Lamjung Himal, and the restricted areas of Mustang, Damodar and Nar-Phu.
Routes range from 4 to 23 days and are graded by difficulty, from easy-moderate to moderate-strenuous. Most involve altitudes of over 3000m, with the Annapurna Circuit ascending to over 5400m.
- Route description illustrated with sketch mapping and elevation profiles
- Notes on both organised and independent trekking , and accommodation options (lodges, camping and homestay)
- Advice on preparation and planning , including recommended kitlist
- Healthy and safety
- A wealth of cultural information , plus history, plants and wildlife
Weight:
370 g
Author:
Bob Gibbons, Sian Pritchard-Jones
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Series:
Product Type:
Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9781852848262
Pages:
328
Year of publication:
2017
Continent: Asia
Country: Nepal
Places / Mountains / Lakes: Jomsom, Muktinath, Pokhara, Phu, Annapurna Base Camp, Lo Manthang, Lamjung Himal