Departure: March, April, May and September, October, November December 2011
This trek is generally called Marsyangdi trail. It goes upstream along the Marsyangdi river. You will trek through canyons and gorges and move on the the north side of Annapurna Himalayas. You will pass Manang which was once a kingdom, cross the Throng pass (5416m) the northern most pass in the Annapurna Himalaya and descend to Muktinath, a sacred place. The final destination is Jomsom, which has an airport or continues walk down through Tatopani, Ghorepani and Nayapul.from Naya pul drive to pokhara.
Trekking Region : Annapurna, North of Pokhara
Trek Grade : Moderate - Difficult
Starting Point : Besisahar
End Point : Pokhara
Trek Duration : 14 days
Highest Access : Thorung La Pass (5416m.)
Seasons : Oct-Nov, Mar-April
Trek Mode : Camping/Tea house Both
Himalayan Sights : All Annapurna ranges, Manaslu, Gangapurna, pisang peak, chulu west-East Dhawalagiri Himal and many more beautiful peaks.
Culture : Mixed influences among the majority of Gurung
Trek Summary : Walk completely around the Annapurna massif. Trek through lowland villages to the remote Manang Region, and down the Kali Gandaki. Cross 5416m. Pass - probably the highest you'll ever get without climbing a mountain.
Day 01 : Pick up from the Int'L Airport, transfer to Hotel & well come diner.
Day 02 : Sightseeing In kathmandu valley.
Day 03 : Kathmandu - Drive a bus to Bensishar 177km (820m).
Day 04 : Besisahar to Bahundanda (1310m) (7 hours).
Day 05 : Bahundanda to Chamche (1430m) (6:30 hours).
Day 06 : Chamche to Dharapani (1920m) (6:30 hours).
Day 07 : Dharapani to Chame (2630m) (7 hours).
Day 08 : Chame to Pisang (3190m) (7 hours).
Day 09 : Pisang to Manang (3500m) (6:30 hours).
Day 10 : Manang Rest (for Acclimatization).
Day 11 : Manang to yak kharka (4090m) (6 hours).
Day 12 : Yak kharka to Throng phedi (4420m) (4 hours).
Day 13 : Crossing throng pass (5416m) O/N in Muktinath (3800m)
Day 14 : Muktinath to Jomsom (2700m) (4 hours).
Day 15 : Jomsom to Kalopani (2530m) (6 hours).
Day 17 : Kalopani to Tatopani (hot spring) (1190m) (6 hours).
Day 18 : Tatopani to Ghorepani (2853m) 7:30 hours).
Day 19 : Morning Ghorepani to poon hill & trek to Tikedhunga (1512m).
Day 20 : Tikedhunga to Naya pull & drive to Pokhara.
Day 21 : Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus or flight.
Day 22 : Free day/shoping/sightseeing in kathmandu.
Day 23 : Transfer to International Airport and fly home.
Note : you can visit Tilicho Lake which is Highest Lake in the world. From Manang you can go Tilicho Base camp and next day you can excursions on the lake and back to Base camp than over throng-La to Muktinath, or over Tilicho pass to Jomsom.but for the Tilicho pass, you need fully camping gears for three days.