Trekking in Annapurna area - Day 4: Marpha – Alu Bari

This route is a part of trekking in Annapurna area

Day 4: Marpha (2640 m) - Alu Bari (3915 m) - 6 km

We deviate from the Annapurna Circuit and aim to reach Thapa Peak (Damphus Peak) at 6012m in 5 days : First to Alu Bari, there an acclimatization day while the guide explores the route for the next day, then an easy hike over a ridge (Day 3) and then to an elevation camp to Thapa Peak and the descent to Marpha on the last day.

In the middle of the village, the official starting point is a wide stone stairway leading up. There is a signpost to Dhaulagiri base camp.

It goes very slowly uphill on a rocky path that winds along the mountainside. Below us we see Marpha getting smaller and we get a nice view of the Nilgiri on the other side of the valley.

We rest in some barracks . Camping is sometimes done here (Alu Bari I 3716m).

What makes the tour so unique today is the transition from the sun-drenched , warm valley to the high mountains, where snow covers the flanks. A strong wind, a steep way up and criss-crossing snow under the boots make the journey difficult and long.

Finally we reach the 2nd camp Alu Bari at 3915 meters . There is a stable with a small open space in front of it where the tents are set up. The terrain is not entirely flat and there is snow everywhere, there are dark clouds and there is a lot of wind . The temperature is just above freezing. It will still snow at night.

Be sure to consult the information about the sights here once you are on site. They explain what you get to see!

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