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The sheer diversity of the mountain scape, the exhilaration of crossing a high mountain pass, and the unsurpassed views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu Ranges are the essentials of this outstanding trek.
Trekking north, we acclimatize at the important trading village of Manang (3440m), before crossing the Thorong La (5416m). As you reach the pass, line after line of snow ridges stretch before you, while far below lies the sub-tropical Kali Gandaki Gorge.
From the heights of the pass we descend to Muktinath and its scared Buddhist and Hindu Shrines. Further south, the contrasts of the Nepal Himalaya become even more apparent, as high windswept passes are replaced by forests, or mandarin and banana groves.
Finally we trek out of the gorges and look back to the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, before traversing the forest ridges down to Pokhara. |
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| Annapurna Circuit Trek , Itinerary |
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Day 01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel |
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Day 02 |
Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley |
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Day 03 |
Drive Kathmandu to Besishahar (790m).
About 5 hours scenic drive by car / van. O/N at Guesthouse. |
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Day 04 |
Besishahar to Ngadi |
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Day 05 |
Ngadi to Jagat |
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Day 06 |
Jakat to Dharapani |
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Day 07 |
Dharapani to Chame |
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Day 08 |
Chame to Pisang |
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Day 09 |
Pisang to Manang |
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Day 10 |
Rest day in Manag.
Today we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend by doing some fine day walks and overviewing the magnificent views around the village & the day time is best to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation & have a night rest. |
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Day 11 |
Manang to Ledar |
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Day 12 |
Ledar to Phedi or High camp. |
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Day 13 |
Phedi or High Camp to Muktinath
The journey from Phedi "foot of the hill" or at the foot to the 5416m Thorung La pass, begins the day. We then make the climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problem to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. About four hours climb up to the pass marked by the chortens & prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top. |
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Day 14 |
Trek to Marpha (2600m.) |
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Day 15 |
Trek to Ghansa (2100m.) |
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Day 16 |
Trek to Tatopani (1200m.) |
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Day 17 |
Rest day at Tatopani (hot spring) |
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Day 18 |
Trek to Ghorepani.(2874m.) This is nice place of more than 30 hotels & Guesthouses. |
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Day 19 |
Hiking to Poon hill (3200m.) - Tadapani (2600m.).
This morning, we will get up early in the morning, and go for hiking to Poon Hill. From here you will see superb view of sunrise, and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and so on. After visiting Poonhill, we will come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Tadapani. |
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Day 20 |
Trek to Ghandruk (2000m.) |
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Day 21 |
Trek to Pothana (1950m.). |
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Day 22 |
Trek down to Phedi, and half an hour car drive to Pokhara. |
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Day 23 |
Drive or Fly back to Kathmandu. | |  |
