Annapurna
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2023-03-01 15:00:04
Annapurna
Annapurna
Middle Himalayan Mountains in northern Nepal
Annapurana is located in the middle of the Himalayas in the north of Nepal. Annapurana means food supplier or harvest god in the local language. There are many inns along the Annapurana Ring Road to provide rest and meals. After years of development, it has developed into a mature hiking route. Nepal is known as the "paradise for hikers". Among the "top ten hiking routes in the world", Nepal's Annapurna Grand Circle (ACT) hiking route ranks first, ranking first comprehensively， sports fitness .
brief introduction
Annapurna
Nepal is a mountainous country. Among the 10 peaks with a height of 8000 meters in the world, 8 can be seen in Nepal. The Annapurna Loop Line rises step by step from Pokhara at an altitude of about 800 meters to Thorong-lapass at an altitude of 5416 meters and returns to Pokhara again. The sea level drop is large, and the vegetation and landforms along the way are very rich, from the broad-leaved forest in the plain to the alpine meadow at high sea level, to the barren pass, the beautiful snowy mountains, the dazzling blue alpine lakes, and the desert and dry-hot valley in the west section of the line, You can walk almost all kinds of mountains in Nepal. In addition, there are many distinctive small villages and residents of all nationalities along the way. The change of vertical height brings wonderful scenery experience - forests, meadows, countryside, snow mountains, lakes; From the east slope of the Annapurna Mountains to the west slope, the stunning beauty of Annapurna or the dry desert have become the changing scenery on the way. Every day in front of you will bring you unexpected surprises!
Main peaks
Anapurna from the air
Annapurna region is located in the middle of the Himalayas in northern Nepal. This reserve and its surrounding areas are full of peaks, including numerous peaks with an altitude of more than 6000 meters, among which there are three peaks with an altitude of 8000 meters: Daolagiri Peak (8167 meters above sea level), Manasru Peak (8153 meters above sea level) and Annapurna Peak (8091 meters above sea level); Other famous peaks include Fishtail Peak (6993 meters above sea level), Annapurna Second Peak (7939 meters above sea level), Annapurna Third Peak (7555 meters above sea level), Annapurna Fourth Peak (7525 meters above sea level), Annapurna South Peak (7220 meters above sea level), Nilgiri North Peak (7061 meters above sea level) and Gangapuna Peak (7454 meters above sea level).
Hiking route
Chinese map of Annapurna
There are three main routes in Annapurna, namely, the PoonHill Circuit (short for the small loop, about 4 days), the Annapurna Reserve Line/Annapurna Mountain Base Camp (short for ABC, about 7 days), and the Annapurna Circuit (short for the big loop, about 12-16 days).
Travel season editing and broadcasting
Hiking on the Grand Ring can be done at any time of the year, although the conditions will vary greatly when the seasons change. The most suitable time is October to November after the rainy season, which is also the busiest season for the inn, followed by March to April (spring before the rainy season).
Spring (before the rainy season): March to May
From March to April, the average daytime temperature at the foothills of Pokhara is slightly lower than 30 ℃, and the snow mountains are often covered by clouds in the morning. The northern area is drier and the visibility is very good, but there are also bursts of downpour from time to time. The azalea blooms from mid-March to the end of April, especially in Boone Mountain and Tadapani. In April, it rarely snowed at Gaoshan Pass. Spring is also the golden season for bird watching. In May, the southwest monsoon hit, making the foothills very sultry and uncomfortable when walking. But the weather at high altitude is very good.
Summer (rainy season): June to September
The rainy season usually comes in early June and lasts until late September. The damp heat in the low altitude area is uncomfortable, rainstorm is raging, and leeches crawl all over the jungle. The mountain often collapses, and when the wildflowers are at the right time, the clouds hovering overhead will suddenly open a gap, revealing the snow-white mountain top, which is surprising. Lumle in the northwest of Pokhara has an annual rainfall of 5000 mm. The the Himalayas form a front here. It is different when crossing the water ridge. The north side of the mountain is dry and rainless. The annual rainfall of Lo Manthang in the upper Mustang area is less than 100 mm.
Autumn (after rainy season): October to November
The best season for hiking. In October, the rain cleaned the air very clear, the visibility was the best, and the climate was mild. The low-altitude area is still warm in the daytime, and there will be frost at night after more than 3000 meters. Further up, it may snow at any time, so you need to bring enough warm clothes and warm sleeping bags.
Winter: December to February
It is very cold day and night in the mountains, and it will snow at an altitude of 2000 meters. It is dangerous to try to cross the Tolong Fortress (mainly from the cold and snow), and many inns will be closed. The benefit of fewer tourists is that it is possible to enjoy the quality services that are difficult to meet in general, such as washing clothes with hot water.
Features along the way
1. Timang (2610m), see the best position of Manaslo;
2. UpperPisang or Ghyaru (3670), see the best position of Anapurna II;
3. Tilicho Lake (5100), the highest lake in the world, surrounded by snow mountains;
4. Muktinath (3710), who first met Daorajiri, has many villages and temples;
5. Mara (2680), the hometown of apples, should have lunch here, buy a bag of apples and drink some authentic apple juice even if you don't live here;
6. Kalopani (2530), a place that is easy to be ignored, where you can see Doragiri, Annapurna I and Nilgiri at the same time;
7. PoonHill (3190), the best viewing platform, the best location to see the Dorajiri, and the Anapurna Mountains, Fishtail Peak and Nilgiri;
8. SARANGKOT or the World Peace Tower, the two viewing platforms in Pokhara, where you can see Doragiri, Annapurna and Fishtail Peak, are good places to take postcards.
