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Annapurna circuit trek |
Animals found here are pika, blue sheep and
Himalayan Thar and vegetation ranges from
tropical species to temperate forests of oak,
beech and rhododendron. The popular trekking
routes of this region are Jomsom/Muktinath,
Annapurna circuit, Annapurna Base Camp and
Grorepani/Poon Hill. Regardless of the trek
chosen ,it is most likely that Pokhara would be
either the starting or ending point of your trek
in the Annapurna region. Pokhara is located 200
kilometers west of Kathmandu and can be reached
by road in about six hours and by air in thirty
minutes from the capital.
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Trek Type : |
Camping Trek |
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Trek Grade : |
Moderate/Demanding |
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Total Days : |
24 days |
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Trek Duration : |
20 days |
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Tarrif : |
Request Cost |
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Maximum Altitude : |
5416m(Thorang La) |
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Maximum Size : |
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Depature Rate : |
As per request |
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Best Season : |
Spring: Mar-Apr-May,
Autumn: Sept-Oct-Nov |
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Itenerary |
DAY 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu Airport
Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and then transfer
to the Hotel. You will have a nice clean room
with attached bathroom and 24 hrs running hot
water.
DAY 2 : Kathmandu Sightseeing
The following morning of arrival you will be
taken on Sightseeing tour of the many holy
temples and interesting surrounding sights of
Kathmandu to show its back ground and history.
DAY 3 : Kathmandu – Beshisahar
Drive about 6-hours to Benshisahar, a small
beautiful town the district head quarter of
Lamgung district, set on the banks of the
Marshyangdi River. It is smaller and much less
hectic than Kathmandu and is the perfect
starting point for our trek.
DAY 4 : Beshishar - Bahundanda
We walk through the deep river gorge, rice
fields, sub-tropical forest and small hamlets to
the Gurung village of Khudi. From here, the
trail continues along the riverside past a
majestic waterfall to Bahundanda, watched over
by the towering peaks of Himal Chuli and
Manaslu.
DAY 5 : Bahundanda - Chamje
A steep and slippery trail runs up and down
along the valley side through paddy fields, dips
to cross the river and then snakes steeply up
the cliffs on the other side. Passing through
tiny Tibetan villages, the trail ascends through
the rhododendron forest to Chamje, a small
settlement at 1430m.
DAY 6 : Chamje - Bagarchhap
The trail climbs beside the river through bamboo
groves, before a dramatic waterfall heralds our
arrival at Tal, a large village on a suddenly
emerging open plateau. We cross barley and
potato fields to reach Dharapani and begin to
climb to Bagarchhap (2160m,) site of our first
Tibetan Monastery and with views of Annapurna II
and Lamjung Himal.
DAY 7 : Bagarchhap - Chame
The trail climbs along the mule track through
pine and fir forest and then follows the river
for a time amongst the higher oak and maple
trees. We pass through scattered small villages
before arriving at Chame (2630m.)
DAY 8 : Chame - Pisang
The trail undulates through the river valley,
ascending through deep forest to Pisang (3190m)
with good views along the way of Pisang peak and
the high Annapurna II.
DAY 9 : Pisang - Manang
Tibetan culture begins in earnest as we start to
climb towards Manang (3535m) through fields of
grazing yak and a wide variety of crops. This
large Tibetan settlement commands good views of
Annapurna II and IV.
DAY 10 : Rest in Manang
This is a rest day to acclimatize to the higher
altitude. You have great opportunity to visit
Monasteries, take advice from the Himalayan
Rescue Association and observe the spectacular
views of the Himalaya.
DAY 11 : Manang - Latdar
The trail climbs to Latdar along the riverside
and as the altitude increases, we move through
alpine pastures to scrubby forests of juniper
and rose.
DAY 12 : Latdar - Thorung Phedi
The trail undulates near the river, before
climbing a steep screed slope north west of the
tributary valley of the Jargeng Khola. It is
sometimes possible to see herds of blue mountain
sheep along the dramatic cliffs that surround
the camping meadow at Thorung Phedi (4420m.)
DAY 13 : Thorung Phedi - Muktinath
We ascend steeply to a 4590m, then along an
undulating trail to the flat top of Thorung La
(5416m.) From here there are views of the
Annapurna range to the south and Mukut Himal
bordering Dolpo to the West. The trail descends
steeply over glacial moraine, which gives way to
grassy meadows before we reach Muktinath. This
is one of the most important pilgrimage sights
for Hindus. Holy water flows from the 108 carved
spouts surrounding the Vishnu temple in a grove
of poplars
DAY 14 : Muktinath - Jomsom
Descend gradually through fields and poplar
groves, then into the Kali Gandaki River valley.
Follow the valley southwards to Jomsom. The Kali
Gandaki valley here is called the Thak Khola,
from the ethnic group the Thakalis, the main
inhabitants of this area.
DAY 15 : Jomsom -Kalopani
Descend to Marpha, a lovely village of
whitewashed houses and fertile fields. Continue
down the Kali Gandaki reaching the old Thakali
trading centre of Tukuche. As the trail
continues, the Himalayan rain shadow end and
open spaces make way for coniferous forest and
Kalopani (2560m.) From here there are
spectacular views of Dhaulagiri and the
Annapurnas high above.
DAY 16 : Kalopani - Tatopani
A beautiful walk, with another transition into
sub-tropical vegetation and the return of water
buffalo, banyan trees and poinsettias. The trail
follows the river through a narrow gorge, and
descends to cross a bridge near a spectacular
waterfall, before winding through the valley to
Tatopani, the hot water springs.
DAY 17 : Tatopani - Ghorepani
Steadily climbing all day, we eventually leave
behind the terraced fields and walk through
thick rhododendron forest to the village of
Ghorepani. We camp at the pass for the best
views of the sunset over the spectacular,
snow-capped Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Range.
DAY 18 : Ghorepani - Tadapani
A short early-morning climb to the Deurali pass
for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and
the Annapurnas. Trail descends steeply through
dense moss-covered forest rich with bird life to
Tadapani (2540m) for beautiful sunset views of
Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.
DAY 19 : Tadapani - Ghandrung
Trail descends steeply through dense damp
forest, where you may see monkeys, and continues
down over a series of rock-cut steps that follow
a leaping stream. Arrive in Ghandrung (1940m)
and explore the maze-like streets of this
thriving Gurung settlement.
DAY 20 : Ghandrung - Dhampus
The path descends for about 2 hours, before
climbing steeply to another Gurung village,
Landrung. We then follow the hillside south to
the Dhampus. The mountain views are superb.
DAY 21 : Dhampus - Pokhara
Steep descent through the river valley to Phedi,
and then drive to Pokhara.
DAY 22 : Pokhara – Kathmandu
Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus.
DAY 23 : Rest day
Join the farewell dinner in the evening most
probably with cultural program.
DAY 24 :
Transfer to the airport for Departure.
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