Annapurna
Circuit
The circuit of the Annapurna massif via the Manang valley
is one of the classic treks of the world. You will walk from
lowland rice paddies to the subtropical forest to the Tibetan
plateau between the Himalayan peaks and across the challenging
Thorung pass.
The
'Circuit' Trek
Driving from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar, we walk up the
lush Marsyangdi valley into the arid Manang valley,
greeted by ethnic Manangis (Of Tibetan descend) in villages
and monasteries. There are stunning views of Glacier
Dome (7202m), Gangapurna (7454m) and Annapurna 2 (7940m).After
several false summits we reach the Thorung pass, the
highest point of our trek, marked by two large cairns
with flying prayer flags. We descend to the holy village
of Muktinath (3800m).
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Dazzling views of Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (7689m) and
Annapurna 1 (8091m) are seen as we trek down the Kali Gandaki
valley, the deepest gorge in the world.
Day to Day Itinerary (23 days)
| Day
1: |
Arrive Kathmandu and
transfer to Hotel. (1330m) |
| Day
2: |
Half day Walking tour
of Ason the old market place |
| Day
3: |
Drive to Besi Sahar.
(750m) |
| Day
4: |
Trek to Bahundanda.
(1310m) |
| Day
5: |
Trek to Jagat. (1250m)
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| Day
6: |
Trek to Dharapani.
(1920m) |
| Day
7: |
Trek to Chame. (2630m)
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| Day
8: |
Trek to Pisang. (3190m)
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| Day
9: |
Trek to Manang. (3500m)
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| Day
10: |
Trek to Rest Day for
Acclimatization. |
| Day
11: |
Trek to Letdar. (4250m)
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| Day
12: |
Trek to Thorung Phedi.
(4420m) |
| Day
13: |
Trek to Muktinath
(3800m) via Thorung la (5415m) |
| Day
14: |
Trek to Marpha. (2665m)
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| Day
15: |
Trek to Kalopani.
(2560m) |
| Day
16: |
Trek to Tatopani.
(1250m) |
| Day
17: |
Trek to Ghorepani.
(2775m) |
| Day
18: |
Trek to Ghandruk.
(1970m) |
| Day
19: |
Trek to Pothana. (1990m)
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| Day
20: |
Finish trek at Dhampus
Phedi and drive on to Pokhara. (915m) |
| Day
21: |
Late afternoon flight
to Kathmandu |
| Day
22: |
Free Day Kathmandu. |
| Day
23: |
International Departure
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Fact Finder
| Duration: |
23 day Journey
with 18 days trekking |
| Trip
Details: |
- Experienced Nepalese guides & Leader
- Porters to carry personal gear
- Supplementary snacks during trek
- 4 Nights in Kathmandu
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| Activities: |
Cultural, Touring,
Walking |
| Grade: |
 |
| Mode
of Travel: |
Private
coach, Plane |
| Group
& Staff: |
Min 2, Max
18, Responsible Adventures leader, local guides plus driver
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| Accommodation: |
Comfortable
lodges throughout 14 day trek |
| Trip
Dates: |
- 20th September - 5th October 2008
- 4th October - 26th October 2008
- 18th October - 9th November 2008
- 1st November - 23rd November 2008
- 15th November- 7th December 2008
- 22nd November - 14th December 2008
- 21st February - 15th March 2009
- 28th February – 22nd March 2009
- 13th March - 4th April 2009
- 27th March -18th April 2009
- 11th April – 3rd May 2009
- 25th April – 17th May 2009
- 19th September - 11th October 2009
- 3rd October - 25th October 2009
- 17th October - 8th November 2009
- 31st October – 22nd November 2009
- 14th November- 6th December 2009
- 21st November - 13th December 2009
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Land
Costs:
Local Payment: |
USD $600
USD $215 |
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(Guaranteed
to run for a minimum of 2 clients ) |
Inclusions
Included:
Arrival Transfer Airport transfer to hotel day 1. 3 Star Hotels
in Kathmandu, Pokhara & on trek on room only basis. Fully
Escorted By Responsible Adventures trek leader, services of
porters, food for porters & crew members,insurance
for crew and porters that includes helicopter evacuation when
necessary and medical treatment,local representatives
& guides Transport by flight Pokhara. Entrance Fees Parks
fees and trekking permit included. Other entrance fees included.
Allow US$215 LOCAL PAYMENT (compulsory) payable to your tour
leader on arrival.
Not Included:
Insurance, No meals throughout the tour except for welcome
dinner, expenses of personal nature e.g. alcohol, laundry,
crew tips, International airport tax. |
