Annapurna: 14 treks including the Annapurna Circuit and Sanctuary (Cicerone Guides)

Description

An essential guidebook to the Annapurna region; the most popular trekking area in Nepal and a magnet for those who love mountains. 14 diverse treks update old favourites such as the classic Annapurna Circuit, and introduce exciting new routes. Packed full of information on trekking seasons, local culture and recommended equipment. CONTENTS Overview map Map key Preface Introduction Geography Climate Plants, animals and birds Brief history People of Nepal Religion Cultural considerations Getting there Visas and permits When to go Style of trekking Accommodation on trek Food Money matters Health matters Altitude sickness Mountain safety Hazards and security What to take Maps Photography Communications Kathmandu – Gateway to the Himalayas Pokhara – Gateway to the Annapurnas Bandipur How to use this guide The last word 1 Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary Trek 1 Annapurna Circuit Stage 1 Bhulbhule to Manang Stage 2 Manang to Muktinath Stage 3 Muktinath to Tatopani Stage 4 Tatopani to Naya Pul via Ghorepani Alternative Stage 4 Tatopani to Dhampus Phedi via Ghorepani and Ghandruk   Trek 2 Annapurna Sanctuary Stage 1 Dhampus Phedi to Chhomrong Alternative Stage 1 Naya Pul to Chhomrong Stage 2 Chhomrong to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Stage 3 Annapurna Base Camp to Chhomrong Stage 4 Chhomrong to Naya Pul via Ghandruk Alternative Stage 4 Chhomrong to Naya Pul via Ghorepani   Trek 3 Ghorepani Circuit (Poon Hill Expedition) Trek 4 Annapurna–Dhaulagiri Trek 2 Restricted areas – Mustang, Damodar and Nar-Phu Trek 5 Mustang Trek Stage 1 Jomsom to Lo Manthang Stage 2 Lo Manthang to Muktinath via Tange   Trek 6 Nar-Phu Trek Stage 1 Koto to Phu Stage 2 Phu to Koto 3 Other treks Machhapuchhre region Trek 7 Mardi Himal Trek Trek 8 Machhapuchhre Korchon (Model) Trek Parbat Myagdi Trek 9 Parbat Myagdi Link Trek 10 Parbat Myagdi Circular Ridges north and east of Pokhara Trek 11 Siklis Trek Foothills of Lamjung Himal Trek 12 Khatri Thanti–Besisahar Trek Trek 13 Ramgha–Besisahar Trek Trek 14 Gurung Heritage Trail   Appendix A Trek summaries and suggested schedules Appendix B Religious and other terminology Appendix C Useful words and phrases Appendix D Books, films and music Appendix E Useful contacts