Nepal & Tibet
Destination
Trekking
Adventure
Annapurna region is best described as the most happening incentive trekking destination of Nepal. The Annapurna Circuit Trek has been proved as a highly praised and spectacular trekking route in the Annapurna region since it opened to foreign trekkers in 1977. This magnificent trek leads you to fine villages inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic view of the white Himalayas. As it continues to the north of the main Himalayan range on to the high and dry Tibetan Plateau, the scenery is equally breathtaking.
| Total Duration |
15 Nights / 16 Days (Ex Kathmandu)
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| Grade |
Challenging
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| Maximum Altitude |
5,415 m / 17,767 ft
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| Best Season |
September to October
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| Accommodation |
Hotel- 4; Tree House Stay – 12
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| Food |
Kathmandu, Pokhara – Bed and Breakfast basis; On trek – All meals included
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| Travel |
In small, non-AC vehicles/coach depending on the group size; Pokhara to Kathmandu flight
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS ADVENTURE TRIP
Annapurna region is best described as the most happening incentive trekking destination of Nepal. The Annapurna Circuit Trek has been proved as a highly praised and spectacular trekking route in the Annapurna region since it opened to foreign trekkers in 1977. This magnificent trek leads you to fine villages inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic view of the white Himalayas. As it continues to the north of the main Himalayan range on to the high and dry Tibetan Plateau, the scenery is equally breathtaking.
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1,402 m / 4,600 ft)
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu where you are met by our representative. Check in to your hotel. In the evening the group assembles for a briefing about the trek followed by a welcome dinner. Overnight at hotel.
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DAY 2: FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING KATHMANDU
After breakfast proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Swyambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel.
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DAY 3: DRIVE KATHMANDU TO BESISAHAR. TREK FROM BESISAHAR TO NAGADI (860 m / 28 22ft; 8 hrs)
Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar. Trek to Nagadi Overnight at lodge.
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DAY 4: NAGADI TO JAGAT (1,340 m / 4,397 ft; 5 hrs)
Dinner and overnight at Jagat.
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DAY 5: JAGAT TO DHARAPANI (1,943 m / 6,375 ft; 5 hrs)
Dinner and overnight at Dharapani.
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DAY 6: DHARAPANI TO CHAME (2,713 m / 8,901 ft; 6 hrs)
Continue ascending through forest to Temang and descend to Chame. Dinner and overnight at Chame.
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DAY 7: CHAME TO PISANG (3,185 m / 10 450 ft; 5 hrs)
Continue ascending through forested hillsides past the rock face of Paungdi Danda to the village of Pisang. Dinner and overnight at Pisang.
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DAY 8: PISANG TO MANANG (3,530 m / 11,582 ft; 4 hrs)
Slowly ascend the Marsyangdi Valley to the village of Manang. Dinner and overnight at Manang.
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DAY 9: REST DAY AT MANANG
Rest day at Manang to acclimatize before proceeding to higher altitudes. We can go for a walk in the afternoon to the north of the village, which offers a panoramic view of Annapurna IV and II to the southeast and Gangapurna (7,455 m / 24,460 ft) and Tarke Kang or Ice dome (7,202 m / 23,630 ft) to the southwest. Dinner and overnight at Manang.
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DAY 10: MANANG TO CHURI LATTAR (4,250m / 13,944 ft; 3 to 4 hrs)
Dinner and overnight at Churi Lattar.
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DAY 11: CHURI LATTAR TO THORUNG PHEDI (4,220 m / 13,846 ft; 3 hrs)
Trek to Thorung Phedi. After lunch continue for another 2-3 hours to the High Camp. This is not because it is very high, but it is closer to Thorung La pass and saves trekkers approx 2 to 3 hours while crossing the main Thorung La pass the following day. Dinner and overnight at a teahouse at High Camp.
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DAY 12: THORUNG PHEDI TO MUKTINATH (3,802 m / 12,474 ft; 8 to 9 hrs)
Dinner and overnight at Muktinath.
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DAY 13: MUKTINATH TO JOMSOM (2,713 m / 8,901 ft; 4 to 5 hrs)
Dinner and overnight at Jomsom.
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DAY 14: FLY TO POKARA
After an early breakfast transfer to the Jomsom Airport to board a 20-minute flight to Pokhara and transfer to the hotel in Pokhara.
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DAY 15: DAY IN POKARA
Spend a free day relaxing in and around Pokhara. Pokhara is the country’s second largest city, located on the west bank of the Seti River. Only foothills separate Pokhara from the full height of the Himalayas, and the magnificent 8,000 m peaks of the Annapurna range. It is a vacationer’s paradise with its crystal clear lakes and fantastic views of the mountains.
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DAY 16: FLY TO KATHMANDU FOR FINAL DEPARTURE
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board a 25-minute scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival meet our representative, assist and transfer to International Airport for your final departure from Nepal.
