20 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek |
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This is one of
the classic and most rewarding
treks in Nepal which circles the
Annapurna massif, starting at
either Bhote Order or Gorkha,
west of Kathmandu and ending at
Pokhara. For most of the trek we
have close views of Annapurna,
Dhaulagiri, and the magnificent
Machhapuchre. The high
point of the trek entails
crossing of the 5414m high
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Throng Pass,
from the arid valley of the
upper Manang, home of Tibeto-
Buddhists, down to the Hindu
pilgrimage site of Muktinath,
and the Kali Gandaki valley, the
worlds deepest river gorge,
before heading down to Pokhara.
Besides the mountain views, we
encounter on this trek a variety
of mountain communities of the
Gurung, Manangi and Thakali
people. |
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Facts Of The Trek. |
Group size:
02
Season: March to November
Grading: 04
Departure date: Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday |
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Itinerary of Jomsom Pokhara
Trek In
Detail. |
Days 01 :
Kathmandu arrival/ transfer to Hotel . You will have
a nice clean, A/C room/ attached bathroom/ 24 hrs
running hot water/ type of hotel on a good location. |
Days 02 :
Kathmandu guided tour/ your guide will take around
Kathmandu/ to show its back ground and history/
visiting temples, monasteries and colorful city
itself gives you a picture of Nepal. Trekking Start. |
Days 03 :
Kathmandu to Beshi Sahar Drive to Dumre by tourist
Bus following wild hairpin bends, and drive by local
vehicles about 3 hrs. approximately to reach Besi
Sahar. |
Days 04 :
Beshi Sahar to Nadi (1011m) Walk for about 6 hours
towards Nadi through narrow tracks, suspension
bridges ..and a deep river gorge. Overnight at Nadi. |
Days 05 :
Nadi to Jagat (1314m) Walk for about 7 hours towards
Jagat through the valley crossing several suspension
bridges and passing several beautiful waterfalls
land view the tower of Mt. Lamjung (22,291Ft.),
Manaslu (26,760 Ft.) and Peak 29 (24,652 Ft.).
Overnight at Jagat. |
Days 06 :
Jagat to Dharapani (1943m.) Walking distance of
about 7 hours from Jagat to Dharapani, entering
Manang district from Taal and crossing a large
bridge to Dharapani to stay overnight. |
Days 07 :
Dharapani to Chame (2713m) The distance is covered
within 6 hours. The trail now leads to the west in
Manaslu .forming a splendid backdrop of Annapurna II
appearing occasionally to the south. As we continue,
Annapurana range offers a splendid view. Overnight
at Chame. |
Days 08 :
Chame to Pissang (3185m.) Keeping by the side of
river all day for about 7 hours and passing through
narrow and steep gorge reach Passing from where
Manang Valley (a wide U - shaped valley) hanging
between two giant snow peaks. Overnight at Pisang. |
Days 09 :
Pisang to Manang (3351m.) After a 7-hour walk
through trails and broad forested valley floor a
small stool airstrip and a village of about 200
houses and Barge monastery which is the largest in
the entire district and reach Manang. |
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Days 10 :
Rest in Manang for acclimatization A necessary day
to rest and acclimatize and explore Manang. the
village of about 500 flat. |
Days 11 :
We branch away from the Marsyandi Khola steadily
climbing into quiet distinct alpine areas.
Camp/lodge at Kharka. 3800m/3 hrs. |
Days 12 :
Thorong Phedi (4335m.), Crossing the Jarsang Khola
we climb to a small grassy valley and camp.
Approximately 3 hrs walk. |
Days 13 :
Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3798m.)Crossing the pass
early in the morning slowly reach the top of Thorang
Pass (5417m.) and enjoy some absolutely stunning
high Himalayan scenery and over to the Kaligandaki
valley through the entire Annapurna range , Mukut
and Mustang Himal to
the west. Walking distance is about 8 hours. |
Days 14 :
Jomsom with beautiful snow mountains and no tree
land ! It is gateway of Mustang trek. Those, having
not good enough time to trek down all the way to
Pokhra can fly to Pokhara-Kathmandu on the next day. |
Days 15 :
Jomsom to Tukuche (2591 m.) 5/6 hrs. walk a valley
dominated by Thakalis, Gurungs and Magars tribes,
lunch at Marfa on the way. |
Days 16 :
Tukluch to Ghasa (1970 m.) 5/6 hrs walk, a dramatic
change in the surrounding with green vegetation and
very beautiful view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna
region. Overnight at Ghasa. |
Days 17 :
Ghasa to Tatopani (1189 m.) 5/6 hours walk, gradual
descend to Tatopani through valleys, fields and the
beautiful Rupse Chhahara (water falls) and then the
time to have lunch at Dana village which is the
deepest gorge in the world. Rest and overnight at
Tatopani. |
Days 18 :
Tatopani to Ghorepani (2793 m.) 6/7 hrs. walk, A
challenging ascent upto Ghorepani. Lunch at Sikha
village, and overnight at Ghorepani from where one
can observe the best sun set view over the profile
of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. |
Days 19 :
Rest at Ghorepani and Excursion to the Poon Hill The
highest hill in the west in the whole trek , bird-
eye view of Mustang and Pokhara valleys, also
provides clear view of 30 snow-capped peaks
including the Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri. Or
walk to Tadapani at the afternoon for
4 hrs. |
Days 20 :
Ghorepani/Tadapani to Ghandrung (1951 m.) 6/3 hours,
with ups and downs towards Tadapani for lunch and
camp at Ghandrung which is the biggest Gurung
settlement with a closer view of Annapurna,
Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli. |
Days 21 :
Ghandrung to Birethati (5/6 hours, walk downwards to
Modi river) and drive back to Pokhara |
Days 22 :
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu |
Days 23 :
Day in Kathmandu on your own/ shopping. |
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Days 24 :
Drive to airport/departure or stay as your time
permits. |
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Cost Of The Trip |
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Cost US$ 849.00 Per Person |
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Included & Excluded |
Included
Kathmandu & Pokhara (as per
itinerary) Trekking
all fees, all transportation,
airport pick up/drops, guided
city tour, hotel with breakfast,
guide, porter, accommodation/
using lodge on the way, all
meals/ including hot drinks, all
fees, road transport/ one way
flight as well.
Does not included
lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and
Pokhara rescue/ emergence and
insurance cost tips (usually
people can keep US $2/day in
total for tips and donation
which is good amount) personal
equipment such as sleeping bags/
jackets (if you do not have we
can arrange within US $1.00/day
for two items). |
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