A
Trek Around the Mighty Annapurna Massif - The Classic
Trek of Nepal.
Includes
visit to Tilicho Lake the world highest lake located at 4,920m
/ 16,140 ft.
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classic 21-day trek completely around the famed Annapurna
Massif offers the most diversity of any trek in Nepal:
fascinating ethnic groups each with their own language,
incredible views of many of the Himalaya's most famous
high peaks, and constantly changing panoramas - from lush,
tropical rice paddies and moss-laden rhododendron forests
to Tibetan fortresses clinging to rocky cliffs. |
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Starting with a drive to Besisar we ascend along the Marsyangdi
river valley. We pass beneath snow-capped Annapurnas II, III
and IV and a range of 6,000m/20,000ft peaks stretching north
to Tibet. Crossing Thorung La pass (5418m/17,770ft) to reach
the holy shrine of Muktinath. We then descend into the mighty
Kali Gandaki Valley - the deepest river valley on the face
of the earth - 7000m/23,000ft deep between Dhaulagiri and
Annapurna. At the end we trek through a wonderful rhododendron
forest on the Gorepani Ridge and the picturesque Gurung villages
before finishing back in the Pokhara Valley.
In addition our 21 day trek also spends a few days exploring
the Tilicho Lake area in the upper Manang valley. Even though
this high altitude glacial lake is only 2 days away from the
main trail very few westerners venture here. We will spend
a whole day exploring the lake which is the headwaters of
the Marsyangdi river which you have been following since the
beginning of this trek. We do not know of any other operator
who offers this side-hike.
Apart from being able to enjoy homely comforts we will have
the added advantage of being guests to families of different
ethnic people typical of this area. The Manang and the Kali
Gandaki valleys lies along an ancient trade route between
India and China, and a variety of ethnic peoples have settled
here: Newars, Chettris, Gurungs, Manangeys and Thakalis.
| Moderate
to strenuous trekking between 2,000m (8,000ft) and 4,400m
(14,500ft) with one pass crossing of 5,418m (17,700ft).
Accommodation in comfortable lodges. The trek starts from
Kathmandu and includes all meals, road-head transport,
services of experienced local guide and porters to carry
luggage. Clients carry day-pack only and walk at their
own pace. |
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I T I N E R A R Y :
Day 01 Drive Kathmandu to Besisar.
Day 02 Trek to Bahaun Danda.
Day 03 Trek to Tal.
Day 04 Trek to Chame.
Day 05 Trek to Pisang.
Day 06 Trek to Manang.
Day 07 Rest day at Manang.
Day 08 Trek to Kangsar.
Day 09 Trek to Tilicho Base Camp.
Day 10 Exploration to Tilicho Lake.
Day 11 Trek to Leder High.
Day 12 Trek to Phedi.
Day 13 Cross Thorung La pass to Muktinath.
Day 14 Trek to Kagbeni.
Day 15 Trek to Marpha.
Day 16 Trek to Kalopani.
Day 17 Trek to Tatopani.
Day 18 Trek to Gorepani.
Day 19 Early morning climb Poon Hill for sunrise views.
Trek to Gandruk village.
Day 20 Trek to Birethanti. Drive to Pokhara.
Day 21 Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu. Trek ends.

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