| Annapurna circuit Trek 20 days. Popularly known as “Around Annapurna’ trek this 22-days trek program takes you right round the great Annapurna massif visiting a Tibet-like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya and then into the dramatic Kali Gandaki gorge - the deepest in the world. The trek begins from Besishahar, which is about 4 hours drive by local bus from Dumre. The trail leads northwest into Marsyangdi river valley following the river upstream into the beautiful Manang valley which is surrounded on all sides by major Himalayan peaks such as Annapurna II (7,937m), Annapurna III (7,555m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Gangapurna (7,455m), Glacier Dome (7,193m) and Tilicho peak (7,134m). The people of Manang valley are similar to Tibetans in culture and in dress though their historic origins are unknown. They are known for their shrewd business instincts. The effect of the Himalayan rain shadow is very apparent as lush vegetation of the lower Marsyangdi valley gives way to fields of barley, buckwheat and potatoes in Manang. The trail leads higher to cross Thorung La (5,416m), the mountain pass that leads into a sharp descent to the spectacular Kali Gandaki gorge. Following the route along the banks of Kali Gandaki passes through spectacular landscape and contrasting villages of ethnic mixes, religions, climate; thus making the descent an interesting trekking course. Day 01: Morning, drive from Kathmandu to Dumre. (4 hrs) and Dumre to Beshisahar (790m) by local bus. Day 02: Trek from Beshisahar to Bhulbhule (850m) 6 hrs. walk. Day 03: Trek from Bhulbhule to Bahundanda (1,311m) 6 hrs. walk. Day 04: Trek from Bahundanda to Jagat (1,314m) 5 hrs. walk. Day 05: Trek from Jagat to Dharapani (1,943m) 6 hrs. walk. Day 06: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2,713m) 7 hrs. walk. Day 07: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,185m) 5 hrs walk. Day 08: Trek from Pisang to Manang (3,351m) 5 hrs. walk. Day 09: Rest day in Manang. Possibility of walk to Khangsar. Day 10: Trek from Manang to Churi Lattar (4,220m) 5 hrs walk. Day 11: Trek from Churi Lattar to Thorung La Phedi (4,420m) 5 hrs. walk. Day 12: Cross Thorung La (5,416m) to Muktinath (3,800m) 7 hrs. walk. Day 13: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2,713m) 5 hrs. walk. Day 14: Trek from Jomsom to Tukuche (2,591m) through Marpha 5 hrs. walk. Day 15: Trek from Tukuche to Ghasa (2,052m) 5 hrs. walk. Day 16: Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani (1,189m) 6 hrs. walk. Day 17: Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani (2,775m) 7 hrs. walk. Day 18: Rest day in Ghorepani (morning excursion to Poonhill). Day 19: Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,904m.) 5 hrs. walk. Day 20: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandrung (1,980m) 4 hrs. walk. Day 21: Trek from Ghandrung to Dhampus (1,800m.) 6 hrs. walk. Day 22: Walk down to Phedi 2 hrs. and drive to Pokhara. Home Email |
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