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We saved the best for last \u2013 Annapurna Base Camp!<\/p>\n

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Annapurna 1 (8,091m) from ABC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n

We only had Annapurna Base Camp left to complete after trekking 13 of the 14 x 8,000m base camps for our Project Base8000<\/a>. The lucky last \u2013 and did we nail it! Not only that, the weather window we had was perfect. We couldn\u2019t have planned it any better, thanks to The Mountain Company<\/a> and our guide, Bhim!<\/p>\n

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Passing through villages at the start of the trek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Prior, we had heard mixed reports that the trail and tea houses could be \u2018super crazy\u2019. While there were many trekkers, everyone had ample room to manoeuvre around each other; even the tea houses had many vacancies, suggesting that guides and trekkers, solo or otherwise, were evenly spread up and down the trail to Annapurna Base Camp.<\/p>\n

The Approach<\/h2>\n

After taking a short flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, we drove around 2 hours to Birethanti, just beyond Nayapul. From here, we trekked up for 2 days to Ghorepani (2,750m).<\/p>\n

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We were warned that there were many stairs to climb (and descend) on this trek \u2013 and this certainly proved to be right! Luckily we\u2019d trained hard in preparation. It was hot work for the first few days.<\/p>\n

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Many stairs on this trek!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The Magic of Annapurna Base Camp Trek: A Visual Journey<\/h2>\n

The sunrise from Poon Hill was beckoning! After rising at 4.30am, we trekked 300m up to Poon Hill for a fantastic early morning, with sunny clear views overlooking a true Himalayan panorama.<\/p>\n

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Sunrise, walking up to Poon Hill (3,210m)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The Annapurna range, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhare (aka, Fish Tail) and Dhaulagiri<\/a>, the 7th highest mountain in the world (8,167m).<\/p>\n

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Himalayan Panorama at Poon Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Trevor, Emma and our guide, Bhim, at Poon Hill with Dhaulagiri in the background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

As it was spring season the rhododendrons and magnolias were starting to bloom.<\/p>\n

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Rhododendron flowers in bloom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Lovely trekking through forests<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

After another few days, heading up through the narrow gorge, we reached the enchanting Machhapuchhare Base Camp, with several lodges to choose to stay.<\/p>\n

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Teahouse at Machhapuchhare Base Camp (MBC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

We had great views of Machhapuchhare, Annapurna South and other 7,000m peaks.<\/p>\n

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Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Sunrise over Annapurna South (view from MBC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Sunset over Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Annapurna Base Camp: A Trek to Remember<\/h2>\n

After waking up to another glorious sunny morning, it was time to head up to Annapurna Base Camp, 4,130m. This would take around 2 hours, but we could have taken longer, such were the views! At the head of the valley was Annapurna 1 (8,091m) \u2013 the tenth highest mountain in the world \u2013 a sight to behold!<\/p>\n

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Trekking up to Annapurna Base Camp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Reaching ABC was a time to celebrate, having completed the last 14 x 8,000m base camp of our project. A group of trekkers from the UK, who we\u2019d met earlier, gave us a round of applause which we appreciated and which added to the occasion.<\/p>\n

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Project Base8000 at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The original plan was to stay the night up at ABC. With the weather deteriorating, we decided to head lower down to MBC early in the afternoon. This proved a wise decision and made for a quick exit the following day.<\/p>\n

The Exit<\/h2>\n

Descending, we chose to exit at Jinnu, a very steep 1-hour descent from Chomrong. The other exit point is at Ghandruk, which takes around four more hours.<\/p>\n

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The longest swing bridge (300m)!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Driving the five hours back to Pokhara from Jinnu was a breeze compared to the drive back to Kathmandu! Due to the inclement weather, which had prevented many flights from landing or taking off from Pokhara for some days, we hired a jeep for the drive to Kathmandu. Nine hours later, through dusty roadworks, a landslide and road tunnel works, we finally reached our destination and a well-earned celebratory drink!<\/p>\n

Onwards and upwards!<\/em><\/p>\n

Trevor<\/p>\n

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