Feb 9 - Feb 14, 2023 | Change
Return via the picturesque villages of Ghandruk and Chomrong
February has a slightly higher chance of precipitation than January and a slight increase in the chance of clouds, but in general it is typically a very dry month. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution. At high altitudes, temperatures can drop to well below freezing. Even during the day, temperatures may not rise much above freezing, if at all, and the snow that does fall doesn’t melt and can become hard and icy. This can make crossing high passes more difficult. During this season it may be wise to bring crampons or at a minimum a good trekking pole.
At a glance
On average there are 3 days with precipitation in
February. The highest point on the trek is
High Camp (Mardi Himal) at
3900 m. During
February, expect high temperatures of around
6.0°C (43°F)
and lows down to
-11.0°C (12°F)
at High Camp (Mardi Himal).
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Thu Feb 9 (day 1) |
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High Camp (Mardi Himal) (3900 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.0°C (43°F) and lows of about -11.0°C (12°F) in February. Overnight |
Fri Feb 10 (day 2) |
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Forest Camp (Kokar) (3050 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.1°C (52°F) and lows of about -5.9°C (21°F) in February. Overnight |
Sat Feb 11 (day 3) |
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Landruk (1565 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.0°C (68°F) and lows of about 3.0°C (37°F) in February. Overnight |
Sun Feb 12 (day 4) |
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Chomrong (2210 m)
About 5-6 hours from Landruk Overnight |
Mon Feb 13 (day 5) | |
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Ghandruk (2000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.4°C (63°F) and lows of about 0.4°C (33°F) in February. Overnight |
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Rating:
| 5 reviews
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Tue Feb 14 (day 6) |
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Birethanti (1025 m)
About 3 hours from Ghandruk |
Naya Pul (1000 m)
About 45 minutes from Birethani |
Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in February. |
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Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) led by Ang Tsering Sherpa
The side trip to Poon Hill was beautiful although the view at Khopra was more dramatic and far less crowded. If we did the Khopra trek again, I probably would not go to Poon Hill as well.
Ghandruk Loop via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) led by Mingma Nuru Sherpa
Ghandruk Loop Australian Camp Out and Back and via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) led by Samikshya Chaudhary
The final ascent from Ghorepani to Poon Hill is not as difficult as some other parts of the trek, and is certainly worth doing for the spectacular views of the sunrise over the Annapurna range from the top.
Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) led by Ang Tsering Sherpa