Itinerary
Few
places in he worlds have such a splendid variety of natural beauty as
the Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow
capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges,
Tibetan monasteries, hot-springs, and picturesque villages inhabited
by simple and friendly ethnic people.
Day
01
Arrive
Kathmandu
Arrive
Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel
Day
02
Kathmandu
Sightseeing 1/2 Day sightseeing to Monkeys Temple and trekking permit
arrangements. O/N in Kathmandu.
Day
03
Kathmandu
- Beshishar
Drive
to Beshishar for Annapurna circuit trek. O/N at Beshishar.
Day
04
Beshishar
- Bahundanda
Walk
through the deep river gorge, rice fields, subtropical forest and small
hamlets to Khudi. Walk to wards Bahundanda after crossing a bridge and
we continue along the river side past a majestic waterfall, arrive Bahundanda
with views of Himal Chuli and Manasalu.
Day
05
Bahundanda
- Chamje
A
steep and slippery trail descend to cross the stream and then climbs
to crossing a suspension bridge. Continuing to climb through the village
and rhododendron forest to Chamje, a small settlement at 1430m.
Day
06
Chamje
- Bagarchhap
Climb
along a rustic trail, arriving at the Tal on the open plateau. Cross
through barley and, potato fields to arrive at Dharapani. Starts to
climb to Bagarchhap, the first Tibetan Monastery, which offers you the
views of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal.
Day
07
Bagarchhap
- Chame
The
trail climbs along the mule track through the forest, past a rough trail,
hot springs a water fall and a wooden bridge, to arrive at Chame.
Day
08
Chame
- Pisang
Walk
along the riverside, through deep forest to cross the suspension bridge
and arrive at Pisang with good views of Pisang peak and Annapurna II.
Day
09
Pisang
- Manang
Start
to climb Manang ( 3535m) to study the largest Tibetan settlement with
the good views of Annapurna II, IV & Tarke Kang. It is no problem to
trek here in the summer as there is a lower rain fall.
Day
10
Manang
T
his
is a rest day to acclimatise to the higher altitude. Time 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, passing a village thicket
and meadows where horses and Yak graze, at an elevation of 4250m the
second to last camp before the pass
Day
12
Latdar
- Thorang Phedi
The
trail climbs north west of the tributary valley of the Jargeng Khola.
It is some times possible to see herds of blue mountain sheep along
the cliff.
Day
13
Thorang
Phedi - Muktinath
Ascend
steeply for 2 hrs., to a rock ledge at 4590m, then along an undulating
trail to the level top of Thorang La 5416m. View of Annapurna range
to the south and Mukut Himal bordering Dolpo to the West. Descend in
to Mustang, a steep down hill trail for 3hrs. to Muktinath. This is
one of the most important pilgrimage sights for Hindus. The holy water
flows from the 108 carved spouts surrounding the Vishnu temple in a
grove of secret poplars. Muktinath is also home to many ethnic Tibetans
and holy Buddhist as well, particularly for the temple in which fire
miraculously burns in a stream of water.
Day
14
Muktinath
- Jomsom
Descend
gradually through fields and poplar groves., then into the KaliGandaki
river valley. Follow the valley southwards to Jomsom. The Kaligandaki
valley here is called the Thakkhola, from the ethnic group the Thakalies,
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 Kaligandaki reaching the former Thakali trading centre
of Tukuche. Continue the transit from the Himalayan rainshadow into
coniferous forest, which returns to the main river valley and then to
Kalopani.
Day
16
Kalopani
- Tatopani
A
lovely day with another transition into sub-tropical vegetation., and
the return of water buffalo., banyan trees and poinsettias. The trail
follows the river through the narrow gorge, descending again to cross
the bridge near a spectacular waterfall. Continue walking through the
valley of Tatopani. In Tatopani there are natural hot water springs
- time for a " scrub-up".
Day
17
Tatopani
- Ghorepani
Steadily
climbing all day we eventually leave behind the terraced fields and
enter thick rhododendron forest and the village of Ghorepani. We camp
at the pass for the best views of the sunset and look down on the Dhaulagiri
and Annapurna Range.
Day
18
Ghorepani
- Ghandrung
This
day is up and down walking through the magnificent stand of giant rhododendrons
and orchids to the pretty Gurung town of Ghandrung, where the Annapurna
range and Machhapuchhre ( Fish tail ) dominate the mountain Views, though
glimpses further east to Lamjung Himal and the Manasalu range are also
visible
Day
19
Ghandrung
- Dhampus - Pokhara
Descend
about 2 hrs. and a sharp little climb to another Gurung village, Laundering.
The trail follows the hill side south to the Dhampus. The mountain views
are superb and apparently far away to the south lie Fewa Tal. Down to
the ridge through the village of Dhampus, which leads to a steep decent
through a river valley to Pokhara via Hyanja. Then drive from there.
Day
20
Pokhara
- Kathmandu
Drive
to Kathmandu.
Day
21
Kathmandu
Free day on your own.
Day
22
Departure
After breakfast drive to Airport for your onward destination.
Annapurna
Base camp trek|
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Valley Camping | Everest 15 Days
| Ganesh Himal Trek | Langtang
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Trek | Manaslu Trek