Departure
Date: 21 September 2008 (one French couple
Fanny and Eric are Looking to join Group)
Drive from kathmandu to Besisher, the starting point of trek, it takes about 6 to 7 by Bus or other private transportations.
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.
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Trekking Region
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Annapurna, north of Pokhara.
Culture
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Mixed influences among the majority of Gurung,
Starting Point
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Besisahar
End Point
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Pokhara
Trek Duration
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23 days,
Tour grade
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Moderate - Difficult
Highest Access
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Thorung La Pass (5416m.)
Best Season
Oct-Nov, Mar-April
Type of trekking
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Camping/Tea house both
Himalayan sights
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All Annapurna ranges, Manaslu, Gangapurna, pisang peak, chulu west-East Dhawalagiri Himal and many more beautiful peaks.
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.
OUTLINE ITINERARY 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 16 : Kalopani to Tatopani (hot spring) (1190m) (6 hours). Day 17 : Tatopani to Ghorepani (2853m) 7:30 hours). Day 18 : Morning Ghorepani to poon hill & trek to Tikedhunga (1512m). Day 19 : Tikedhunga to Naya pull & drive to Pokhara. Day 20 : Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus or flight. Day 21 : Free day/shoping/sightseeing in kathmandu. Day 22 : 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.
Cost Includes
Cost Exculdes
Arrival in International Airport and Departure.
5 Night’s hotel in Kathmandu and pokhara with Bed & Breakfast.
Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara with Guide.
Annapurna conservation fee.
Local Transport and domestic flight.
Domestic airport departure taxes.
Tea House accommodation Breakfast, lunch and dinner in trekking.
Guide and porters.
Insurance for trekking staff and Equipments.
Personal equipment for Trekking.
Personal travel Insurance.
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Emergency Rescue evacuation.
Personal expenses/Bar bills.
Tipping for trekking staff.
Nepal Visa cost (US$ 30 for 60-day single entry visa).
International Airport tax - (Rs. 1700 - US$ 24.00).
Drive from kathmandu to Besisher, the starting point of trek, it takes about 6 to 7 by Bus or other private transportations.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 16 : Kalopani to Tatopani (hot spring) (1190m) (6 hours).
