Annapurna Trekking - 23days

The Annapurna Circuit offers challenging hikes in the Himalayas among high mountain scenery and exhilarating experiences. The name is a nod to the goddess of fertility and agriculture, who has the same name. More than half of the people who include trekking on their Nepal vacations spend time on the circuit. This region in Western Nepal is home to some of the highest peaks in the world and a culture that's been thriving for centuries. While hiking the Annapurna Circuit, you'll have the chance to visit one of Nepal's preserved outdoor spaces. Since 1986, the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation has been watching over the Annapurna Conservation Area. Stretching out for nearly 5,000 square miles, the conservation area works towards sustainability for the people who live on the land and those who visit on Nepal holidays. When you spend time here, you'll experience diversity of culture and nature. The Annapurna circuit trek starts from a drive to Besishar and wings through lush, subtropical forests and traditional farming terrace villages of west Nepal. Every ridge brings a Himalayan panorama with Annapurna's Himalchuli soaring above. A trek of the Marshangdi River valley will bring you almost to the base of Gangapurna and into the Manang valley where you will spend unforgettable 2 days gazing at the snow-covered peaks above and the beauty of the landscape around, Manang is a Himalayan Shangri-La. We will then proceed to climb the pass Thorong-la, (5416mtr), which once on top has a perfect 360-degree view that is breathtaking will make you feel proud to be there.

Itinearay:

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) 5 to 5 ½ hours
Day 5: Trek to Chyamje (1430m) 6 to 6 ½ hours
Day 6: Trek to Bagarchhap (2160m) 6 to 7 hours
Day 7: Trek to Chame (2630m) 5 hours
Day 8: Trek to Pisang (3190m) 5 hours
Day 9: Trek to Manang (3500m) 5 hours (Lower Route) or 7 to 8 hours (Higher Route)
Day 10: Rest Day for Acclimatisation
Day 11: Trek to Yak Kharka (4090m) 4 hours
Day 12: Trek to Thorung Phedi (4420m) 4 hours
Day 13: Trek to Muktinath (3800m) via Thorung La (5415m) Approximately 8 to 10 hours
Day 14: Trek to Marpha (2665m) 7 to 8 hours
Day 15: Trek to Larjung (2550m) 6 to 7 hours
Day 16: Trek to Ghasa (1860m) 7 to 8 hours
Day 17: Trek to Tatopani (1190m) 7 to 8 hours
Day 18: Trek to Chitre (2390m) 5 hours
Day 19: Trek to Ghorepani (2800m) 2 to 3 hours
Day 20: Finish Annapurna Circuit trek at Nayapul and drive on to Pokhara (915m) 5-6 hours
Day 21: Late afternoon flight to Kathmandu
Day 22: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 23: International Departure

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