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Private vehicles, Public bus (Kathmandu to Khudi) and Tourist Bus (Pokhara to Kathmandu)
March-June and Sept-Dec
March-June and Sept-Dec+
3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu and in Pokhara and Lodge/Guest House during the trekking
3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu and Lodge/Guest House during the trekking
3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu and Lodge/Guest House during the trekking
3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu and Lodge/Guest House during the trekking
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Highlights
Listed as one of the top long-distance trekking destinations in the world, as well as other interesting excursions
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The Nepalese Himalayas will stun you as you trek through the spectacular Annapurna region. These snow-capped summits, mist-shrouded valleys, secluded settlements, and inaccessible monasteries will inspire individuals with a fearless spirit and a desire to encounter true nature. Reach altitudes of over 5000 meters, learn about the local people's ancestral traditions, and thoroughly immerse yourself in the Annapurna Circuit's breathtaking mountain wilderness. Although this is a difficult climb, the sense of accomplishment will leave even the most experienced hiker with some great memories.
Itinerary
Drive to Besisahar (923m) and trekking to Bulbule
From Kathmandu, we will start early for our drive to Besisahar. We travel by bus arranged by us. The road up to Besisahar is of fair quality. Once we have reached Besisahar we walk about another two hours to Bulebule close to Marysangdi river. It’s an easy trek to Bulbule after the long bus journey. Once we reach there, we freshen up and spend the night there.
Trek to Chamje (1410m)
On the first day of the trek, we cross various suspension bridges, waterfalls and continue past rice paddies and forests. Once we reach the cliff in Jagat, we can view the Marsyangdi Khola below and rocky hills all around. The beehives at the top of the cliffs will be an attraction for the day. Also known as Mad honey In a short while we will reach Chamje where we will spend the night.
Trek to Bagarchhap (2160m)
As we move past narrow and steep valleys, through rhododendron, pine and bamboo forests, in the rocky folds of a mountain, we will come across a bridge that takes us to a quick ascent and finally atop climb to reveal a widening valley. After reaching the village of Tal, we have to move across barley, wheat and potato farms for a while before we reach Dharapani. From there we turn west through the fern and pine forests to reach Bagarchhap.
Trek to Chame (2710m)
From Bagarchhap we start early to reach Danaque village and then a steep climb to reach Tamang village with exquisite views of Manaslu, Lamjung , Annapurna and other mountain beauties. As we trek through a Tibetan village that acts as a transition between the lowlands and high hills, we follow a gradual flat path to Thanchowk, Kolo and finally to Chame.
Trek to Pisang (3240m)
We first pass through the older part of Chame, climb up to Telekhu and continue on a long, leveled trail through forests underway to Brathang. The trails round a bend and once we continue ahead we need to cross back to the south bank of Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge. Then the trail takes us on a gentle ascent over a pine forested ridge and then levels again as we move from the upper part of Manang valley to Pisang.
Trek to Manang (3540m)
The town of Pisang is the start of the upper region of the Manang district. On this day, the trek climbs to Braga, a Tibetan styled village. The houses here are stacked upon each other forming verandas with each other's rooftops. The main attraction is the Gompa, the largest in the district, with a vast array of statues on display and perched on a high crag with the view of the entire village. After a while we reach Manang, where we freshen up and spend the night.
Acclimatization in Manang
As we are reaching higher altitudes, we need to acclimatize to avoid the risk of altitude sickness. Manang is the perfect spot with its beautiful natural setting and a hike up to Khangsar in the afternoon for a short detour.
Trek to Yak Kharka (4120m)
Now that we are rested, we should feel rejuvenated to continue on our trek. As we move past the tall trees towards the alpine grass and junipers, we reach meadows where a few horses and a number of yaks are grazing around. The serene environment with meadows and steep slopes of Yak Kharka is the perfect place for us to spend the night. We can also choose to walk for an hour to reach Letdar and spend the night there
Trek to Thorung Phedi (4,560m)
Trekking to Letdar helps getting acclimatized to the increasing altitude as we ascend along the east bank of Jarang Khola. In some time we reach a meadow surrounded by vertical cliffs, the Thorung Phedi. Sighting of blue sheep and snow leopards have been reported a few times in the area, whereas Lammergeiers and Griffons are quite common. We will spend the night here.
Over Thorung La (5.416m) to Muktinath (3.802m)
Today we will hike for about 7-8 hours. The trail is comparatively easier having been trodden for years, but could get difficult with strong winds in the upper regions. The trail is believed to have been used for hundreds of years to take sheep and yaks in and out of Manang along with other trading goods. We will reach Thorung Phedi in about 6 hours. After we reach Thorung la pass, our hike will be rewarded with beautiful views of Annapurna, Gangapurna and a heavily glaciated peak of Khatungkang. When done with a descent of about 1600m, we view the glorious Dhaulagiri standing in the distance. After a while, the trail becomes less steep and enters grassy fields and meadows to finally reach Muktinath. In Hindu religion, Muktinath refers to a place of nirvana which houses a temple and a number of monasteries, making it a holy site for Hindus and Buddhists alike. The main attractions of the site are the Jwalamai temple with a spring and an eternal flame as well as the 108 water spouts that pour holy water. These are visited by thousands of pilgrims every year.
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