Annapurna area is the most
popular trekking region in Nepal, every year visited by 70 percent
of trekkers, and for good reason. the deep valleys and high mountains
encircling the giant Annapurna himal embrace a wide range of peoples
and terrains, from subtropical jungle to a geographic extension
of high, dry , Tibetan Plateau. The scenery is superb mix of lush
vegetation, mountain peaks and an endlessly changing procession
of people.
The course is called the Marshyandi trail. It
goes upstream along the Marshyandi river. Trek through canyons and
gorges and move on the north side of Himalayas pass Manang. Which
was once kingdom.Cross Palace, people that live in the villages
on this route are the Brahman, Cheetris, Newars, Tamangs, Gurungs
and brought about by Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism.you will also
see the climatic and environmental distinctiveness of the both in
the south and the north of the Himalayas. |
Starting from:
|
Kathmandu |
Ending at: |
Pokhara |
Grade: |
Moderate |
Highest access
of the trek: |
4200m (Annapurna Base Camp) |
Culture: |
Gurung, Magar, Thakali |
Mode
of trekking tour: |
Teahouse or Camping |
Himalayan
sights: |
Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Annapurna
range, Manaslu, Nilgiri etc |
Most
Attraction of the trek: |
Close Mountain View, Villages |
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Day to Day Itinerary |
Day
01 |
Arrive
in Kathmandu Airport & Transfer to Hotel
Welcome dinner in the evening. |
Day 02 |
Full day
Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
We will be visiting three of the famous heritage sites in Kathmandu.
You will visit first the Swayambunath
Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said that Swayambunath
Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge.
The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing
power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims
from all over the world come. It is a 30 minutes
drive to Boudhanath Stupa,
another important Buddhist pilgrims site. This ancient Stupa
is considered one of the biggest in the World. Every morning
and evening, many Buddhist devotees come here to pray and circumambulate
enabling the visitors to observe local religious practices.
One of the holiest hindu
shrines in the world, The fabulous
pagoda houses the linga of Lord Shiva and people bathe in the
Bagmati River with a faith of cleansing themselves spiritually.
Many Sadhus or Hindu Ascetics live here. During religious festivals,
Hindus come to make offerings, and it is sometimes very crowded.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square:
This former royal palace complex offers the elegant 15th
century Palace of 55 win-dows, artistic courtyards, the Golden
gat. Patan Durbar
Square : Durbar Square an enchanting melage of
palace buildings, courtyards and pagoda temples, is the center
of Patan's religious and social life. |
Day 03 |
Kathmandu
to Besisahar By bus 823m
The journey begins by bus from Kathmandu to Dumre.
The bus ride takes approximately about 5 hours to reach Dumre.It
takes about 3-4 hours to reach Besisahar, where you first night
camp awaits you. This is a small town at the head of the Round
Annapurna Circuit; here you can find many shops and a pharmacy
where you can buy little things that you might have forgotten.
Accommodation at lodge |
Day 04 |
Besisahar
to Nadi (1011m)
Your first day of trekking starts with a gentle downhill
and straight walk. The trail climbs up the east bank of the
river, past a high majestic waterfall surrounded by the screw
pine trees. From here, the trail then passes small-scattered
villages and terraced fields to a small village of Ngadi. The
trail crosses the Ngadi Khola on a long suspension bridge, and
continues climbing gradually. It makes a steep climb through
the scrub forests to Bahundanda (Hill of the Bahuns), an attractive
village situated in a saddle on a long ridge. Bahun caste is
the highest of the four caste of the Hindu caste system. These
people are priests, and are normally experts in the field of
religion and education during the olden times. They used to
follow a strict vegetarian diet. |
Day
05 |
Nadi
to Jagat (1314m)
The hill passing through rice fields, in and out of
the deep river gorges, and then crosses the Marshyangdi on a
long suspension bridge and village of Syange. From Syange, the
trail stays near the river, the forest of rhododendron and pine
trees. It passes the Tibetan village of Jagat where you can
find several suspension bridges and passing several beautiful
waterfalls land view the tower of Mt. Lamjung (22,291Ft.), Manaslu
(26,760 Ft.) and Peak 29 (24,652 Ft.). Overnight at Jagat. |
Day
06 |
Jagat
to Dharapani(1943m)
Walking distance of about 7 hours from Jagat to Dharapani,
entering Manang district from Taal and crossing a large bridge
to Dharapani . The route also reaches Lata Manang near the waterfall.
From Lata Manang, the trail continues in an easy manner staying
level, passing through pine forests past the village of Kodo
and reaching another village of Chame, which is one of the biggest
villages in the Manang valley.
Overnight at Dharapani. |
Day
07 |
Dharapani
to Chame(2713m)
Dharapani to Chame (2713m) The distance is covered
within 6 hours. The trail now leads to the west in Manaslu .forming
a splendid backdrop of Annapurna II appearing occasionally to
the south. As we continue, Annapurana range offers a splendid
view. Overnight at Chame. |
Day
08 |
Chame
to Pisang(3292m)
Keeping by the side of river all day for about 7 hours
and passing through narrow and steep gorge reach Passing from
where Manang Valley (a wide U - shaped valley) hanging between
two giant snow peaks. Overnight at Pisang. |
Day 09 |
Pisang
to Manang(3351m) .
After a 7-hour walk through trails and broad forested
valley floor a small stool airstrip and a village of about 200
houses and Barge monastery which is the largest in the entire
district and reach Manang. You can see fascinating panoramic
views of the mountain peaks, such as Annapurna, Pisang peak,
and several others. |
Day 10 |
Manang-
Rest day
It is very important that you take a day rest and get
acclimatized with the altitude. Manang is a good place to do
that because the next three days will be very challenging and
tiring with rapid gain in altitude. You should never be confident
with the altitude and always be cautious. You can take an excursion
to a little distance away to the place called Brada. It is a
small village that you will find interesting visiting. |
Day
11 |
Manang
to Kharka(4200m)
From Manang village, the trail crosses a stream, climbs
to a village of Tenki above Manang, and then continues to climb
out of the Marshyangdi Valley turning northwest up the valley
of Jarsang Khola. The trail follows this valley northward, passing
a few pastures, a scrub of juniper tress, as it steadily gains
elevation. The trail passes near the small village of Ghunsa,
a cluster of flat mud roofs just below the trailhead. Now the
trail goes through meadows where horses and yaks graze. After
crossing a small river on a wooden bridge, the trail passes
an ancient old Mani wall in a pleasant meadow and then reaches
another small village of Yak Kharka. Walking takes about 5 hours.
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Day 12 |
Yak
Kharka to Throng Phedi high camp (4780m)
The trail continues further along after an hour's walk reaching
to Ledar. From here, the trail continues to climb along the
East bank of Jarsang Khola and then descends and crosses a stream
on a wooden bridge. From the bridge, continue walking on the
steep slope; watch your steps for loose rocks. The trail is
small. In about 1 hour, you reach Thorang Phedi with only one
lodge. The camp is set high on the slopes. |
Day 13 |
Thorong
phedi (Thorong La 5514m) to Muktinath 3802m.
You will have to start very early about 3 am because
in the late morning there will be lots of wind blowing which
makes walking difficult. More strenuous downhill walking awaits
you on your journey to Muktinath, a pilgrimage center. The place
is worshipped by Hindus and Buddhist alike; it has a beautiful
landscape set beneath the Damodar Hills. You can visit the temple
and view the ever-burning flame of the place considered holy
by all Hindus and Buddhist. |
Day 14 |
Muktinath
to Jomsom(2713m)
Jomsom with beautiful snow mountains and no tree land
! It is gateway of Mustang trek. Those, having not good enough
time to trek down all the way to Pokhra can fly to Pokhara-Kathmandu
on the next day. |
Day 15 |
Jomsom
to Kalapani(2530m)
Kalapani is a beautiful Thakali village. From this
village, the trail descends steeply down the hill to Lete Khola.
Here you can find a few teahouses. You will cross the same river
and continue walking through pine forests before reaching Ghasa.
Ghasa is a big Thakali village situated nearby the beautiful
waterfall. Walking mostly downhill takes about 7 hours from
Marpha. |
Day 16 |
Kalapani
to Tatopani (1190m)
Descend gradually from Ghasa towards Dana. Enroute
is a spectacular waterfall Rupse Chhahara, which presents a
most impressive sight. Here the Kali Gandaki River falls in
a series of cataracts, which presents a thrilling sight. After
an hours descent, the trail reaches the village of Dana, from
where there is gradual descent to Tatopani. Tatopani lies on
the sub-tropical zone of the Kali Gandaki valley. You can enjoy
a hot bath in the Hot Springs here. Overnihgt at Tatopani. |
Day 17 |
Tatopani-
Rest day |
Day 18 |
Tatopani
to Ghorepani(2800m)
After breakfast, we take the trail crossing the hanging
bridge over Kali Gandaki River. You will then leave the riverbank
and start walking up again to the village of Shikha. Ascend
again for another three hours through rich forests of rhododendron
to Ghorepani. |
Day 19 |
Ghorepani/
Poon hill to Hille
We will visit the popular viewpoint of the region,
Poon Hill (2.900 meters). You will wake up early in the morning
at about 5 am and get ready to go. It takes about 50 minutes
to reach the top, which is a small flat spot. You will see the
sun gradually rise on the mountains, and the views are breathtaking.
The mountain peaks you will see are Annapurna I, Annapurna South,
Tukche, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri I, and glaciers. |
Day 20 |
Hille to
Nyapul to Pokhara
Walking through terrace and rice paddies for 3 hours
to reach to Nyapul. After Nyapul bus ride back to Pokhara for
one hour. |
Day 21 |
Sishtseeing
in Pokhara Valley
(Pokhara) An enchanting
Himaloayan Valley: if Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal,
then Pokhara is its center of adventure.
Pokhara is resort city of remarkable beauty. The serenity of
Phewa Lake and the magnificent summit of Machhapurhcre rising
behind it create an ambiance of peace and magic. |
Day 22 |
Return bus to Kathmandunu |
Day 23 |
Free day in Kathmandunu |
Day 24 |
Tour ends |
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Personal Guide/porter service: |
US$ Per Day |
Guide only |
15 |
Guide/porte |
12 |
Porter only |
8 |
You will have to pay the food, accommodation and
the trekking transfers yourself when using this kind of service.
Porters and guide/porters carry luggage of two clients
maximum. Guides do not carry any luggage. Guides and guide-porters
speak enough English to communicate well; porters only understand
basic English. Guides off course are well-trained and have lots
of experience in trekking. Moreover, they are able to tell you many
things about the mountains, the culture, the history and the religions
of Nepal.
Includes on the trekking price:
-
Their meal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
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