Itinerary
Day 01- Kathmandu to Besishar or Pokhara (830m/2,773ft) by bus. 7 hours or flight 45 minutes
Day 02- Besishar to Baundada (1,430m/4,691ft) 5 hours
Day 03- Baundada to Chamje(1,560m/5,118ft) 5 hours
Day 04- Chamje to Dharapani (1,880m/6,167ft) 5 hours
Day 05- Dharapani to Chame (2,725m/9,104ft) 5 hours
Day 06- Chame to Pisang (3,150m/10,334ft) 5 hours
Day 07- Pisang to Manang(3,500m/11,646ft) 5 hours
Day 08- Acclimatization day at Manang
Day 09- Manang to Yak Kharka (4,080m/13,385m) 5 hours
Day 10- Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,420m/14,501) 5 hours
Day 11- Throung Phedi to Thorong - la (cross over 5,416m/17,769ft), then trek down to Muktinath (3,802m/12,473ft) 7 hours
Day 12- Muktinath to Kagbeni(2,810m/9,219ft) 4 hours
Day 13- Kagbeni to Marpha (2,670m/8,759ft), via Jomsom 5 hours
Day 14-Marpha to Kalopani(2,480m/8,136ft) 5.5 hours
Day 15- Kalopani to Tatopani (1,190m/3,904ft) 5 hours
Day 16-Tatopani Hot Springs
Day 17- Tatopani to Ghorepani (2,870m/9,416ft) 6 hours
Day 18- Early morning hike up to Poon hill (3,210m/10,531ft) for sunrise and panomaric views of the mountains, then trek to Tadapani(2,640m/8,661ft) after breakfast. 6 hours
Day 19- Tadapani to Ghandruk (1,940m/6,334ft) 4 hours
Day 20- Ghandruk to Nayapul (1,010m/3,313ft) then drive to Pokhara (900m/2,952ft)
Day21- Finish in Pokhara
|
Trip Details
Duration
21 Days
Accommodation
Locally run guesthouses in a variety of price ranges. Budget to luxury accommodation availalble in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Activities
View the world's deepest gorge the Kaligandaki, cross the world's highest pass Thorung La at 5416m(17,769ft), traverse through apple orchards, visit the world's highest lake Tilicho Lake, take in the awesome 360 degree views of the Annapurna range with over 41 peaks stretching to heights of 8091m (26,545ft), soak in hotsprings at Tatopani, experience diverse cultural groups and cross amazingly varied landscapes from deserts to glaciers to jungle.
Trip Grading
Medium to Difficult
Trip Type:
Long trek
Group Size
From one to twelve people
Start From
Besisahar
Finish In
Besisahar
Trip Dates
Contact us and we'll work with you to accommodate your schedule
Highest Altitude
5416m/17,769ft
Best Season
September to December and March to May
Trip Highlights
Completing one of the world's most visually stunning treks with views of of more than 40 Himalayan peaks. Walking among Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims in Muktinath. Experiencing the icy beauty of the icefalls and glaciers in Manang. The unforgettable sunrise from Poon Hill over the mountains. Too many to name, an incedible journey!
|
|
Trip Notes
Fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu (45 minutes) than drive three hours to Besisahar or drive to Besisahar from Kathmandu (8 hours).
Trip Rates
Contact us with your budget for trip rates
Inclusives
Guide and porters, accommodation, meals, conservation area fees and trekking permit fees, local transportation
Exclusives
Alcohol, beverages, personal items, travel insurance, gear, international travel, visa, meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Permits & Fees
2000 Nrs. ($30USD) per person for foreign nationals. 1000 Nrs. ($15USD) per person for SAARC country nationals (India, Sri Lanka,Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan) permit fees for the Annapurna Conservation Area.
|
