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The Annapurna Sanctuary offers
the quickest way to get to high Himalayan altitudes where
glaciers replace rivers. We start by ascending the foothills
from Pokhara, appreciating the slate-roofed tropical villages
and magnificent rhododendron forests before entering the narrow
Modi Khola gorge. As we climb higher we get to the hidden
world of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The huge south face of Annapurna
(8,090m/26,535ft) provides an impressive backdrop, while the
closeness of 10 peaks over 6,000m/20,000ft, including
Hiunchuli,
Fang, Annapurna III and Machapuchare (the Fish Tail Peak),
inspire a delicious joy as a fitting highlight of this spectacular
trek. On the return journey we will have a chance to visit
the beautiful village and the Gurung 'capital' of Gandruk
before heading back to Pokhara. A wonderful journey to the
heart of the Annapurnas.
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