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Annapurna Trekking
Trip Profile: 22 Days Trip
03 Nights in Kathmandu
01 Nights in Pokhara
18 Days Trekking |
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 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.
ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE IN KTHMANDU
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel.
While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and
Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions
are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore
the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious
traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU CITY TOUR
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said
to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view
of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath
and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square,
Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities
in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and
Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working
with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 3: KATHMANDU - BESI SAHAR(823m)
Drive to Besi Sahar. O/N at Besi Sahar.
DAY 4: BESI SAHAR - BAHUNDANDA(1311m)
The route follows the Marsyangdi River upstream, crossing
a long suspension bridge and passing a beautiful, thin waterfall
with a fine bathing pool. We ascend to the town of Bahundanda,
which means ‘Brahman Hill’. There are good views to the north
and a little-known hot spring here.
DAY 5: BAHUNDANDA - CHAMJE(1390m)
The gorge becomes narrower as we cross a cantilever bridge
followed by a suspension bridge. We pass a few small settlements
along the route and Chamje, the destination for the day, is
one of them. Having traveled upstream, we observe many changes
in the people, architecture and vegetation. Houses are now built
of rocks, the vegetation is less tropical and the culture more
Tibetan-like.
DAY 6: CHAMJE - BAGARCHAP(2103m)
Leaving Chamje, the gorge becomes more impressive. We cross
into the district of Manang and see more Bhotia people. These
are primarily agro-pastoralists and the real trans-Himalayan
traders of the region. The route climbs gradually to the town
of Bagarchap meaning (butcher’s place). The houses here have
flat roofs, indicating that there is less rainfall here than
the south. There is a temple here worth visiting, and views
of the Annapurnas and the Lamjung Himal.
DAY 7: BAGARCHAP - CHAME(2615M)
Leaving Bagarchap, the valley becomes narrow and picturesque.
The vegetation is temperate, broad-leaved forest. Chame is a
government town and district centre for Manang. There are interesting
religious buildings and hot springs
DAY 8: CHAME - PISANG(3133m)
We continue in an unrelenting narrow valley of pine, hemlock
and cypress forest. The trail through a serene forest leads
tolower Pisang; a side trip to higher Pisang (100m higher) is
a must for an amazing view of Annapurna II. This arid region
is in the rain shadow of the Himalaya. The men here are traders
- and may sell or trade almost anything - and part-time farmers,and
the women are full-time farmers.
DAY 9: PISANG - MANANG(3500m)
There are 2 routes from here: a low road and a high road,
the latter taking longer but affording outstanding views of
the Annapurna Himal and few trekkers. Both routes converge in
the large and interesting village of Braga, which is the seat
of the oldest monastery in the area. The gomba is about 900
years old and belongs to the Kargyupa sect of Tibetan Buddhism,
and contains some unique works of art. Manang is 30 minutes
from here.
DAY 10: MANANG(3500m)
Today is acclimatisation day, which is best spent being
active and climbing to higher elevations for views but returning
to lower altitudes to sleep. Manang itself is in a spectacular
location with many attractions. There are lakes, caves, moraine-hills,
monasteries or local activities in town.
DAY 11: MANANG - LATDAR(4176m)
Leaving Manang, facilities become scarcer. We cross small
tributaries and contour along pleasant meadows with occasional
birch groves. There is a chance to see herds of blue sheep.
DAY 12: LATDAR - THORUNG PHEDI(4404m)
We gain altitude gradually, and spend the night at the phedi,
meaning 'foot of a hill'. If you are lucky you may spot a snow
leopard near here at dusk!
DAY 13: THORUNG PHEDI - THORUNG
LA(5416m) - MUKTINATH(3802m)
The trail now leaves the river valley and climbs steadily
over lateral moraine. The pass, marked by a large cairn, is
the high point of our trek. It is an exhilarating geographical
feature, dividing 2 mighty Himalayan valleys. Far below to the
west is the Kaligandaki River. We descend in that direction
for the village of Muktinath, located in a poplar grove. It
is a sacred shrine and pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.
DAY 14: MUKTINATH - JOMSOM(2713m)
From Muktinath to Jomsom, we see people from Mustang, a
restricted area to the north, who come to sell handicrafts to
pilgrims. Among their merchandise is the highly-revered mollusk
fossil called shaligram. We will pass some ancient caves and
see the impressive white mountain that is the Dhaulagiri. We
also transit at the significant town of Kagbeni, which is at
a junction of 2 rivers and the north-south and east-west trading
routes.
DAY 15: JOMSOM - KALOPANI(2530m)
We descend to Marpha, a lovely village of whitewashed houses
and fertile fields, and continue down the Kaligandaki reaching
the former Thakali trading centre of Tukche. As the trail continues,
the Himalayan rain shadow blends into coniferous forest,and
we reach the main river valley and Kalopani. From here there
are spectacular views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas.
DAY 16: KALOPANI - TATOPANI(1190m)
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 springs that
give the village its name provide the perfect opportunity for
a good scrub.
DAY 17: TATOPANI - GHOREPANI(2819m)
Steadily climbing all day, we eventually leave behind the
terraced fields and walk through thick rhododendron forest to
the village of Ghorepani, meaning (horse water). 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
- GHANDURNG(2012m)
Today the trail undulates through giant rhododendron forest
and orchid colonies to the pretty Gurung town of Ghandrung,where
the Annapurna range and Machapuchare (the Fishtail) dominate
the mountain views, although glimpses of Lamjung Himal and the
Manaslu range can also be seen further east.
DAY 19: GHANDURNG - DHAMPUS(1700m)
The views continue to outstanding even as we descend, to
the village of Dhampus.
DAY 20: DHAMPUS - POKHARA
Today the trail descends through forests, all the way to
the valley floor, from where we make our way to the city of
Pokhara.
DAY 21: POKHARA - KATHMANDU
After breakfast you're return to Kathmandu by road. After
arrive in Kathmandu you're free to shop and pick up some last
minute souvenirs, rest and visit the shop etc. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 22: DEPARTURE
After breakfast free for you until time to leave the international
airport for your final destination.
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