| Trekking/Annapurna Circuit |
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| Description | Itinerary |
| The Region |
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The Annapurna  region is that north of Pokhara in Central Nepal, and includes some of the world's highest and most beautiful mountains. These include the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre - the famous fish-tail mountain that dominates the skyline above Pokhara. In addition this area boasts the Kali Gandaki, the world's deepest gorge.
Bryaga Monastery, 3475m, below Manang
| The Annapurna Circuit Trek |
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This classic trek circles the entire Annapurna massif and in so doing offers a spectacular variety of people and landscapes, from lowland farming country to alpine meadows to the Tibet-like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya. We start in the foothills at Besi Sahar and rise after 6 days to the settlement of Manang at 3500m where we acclimatise and enjoy the mountain views. We continue to ascend and on day 10 of the trek we cross the famous Thorung La, at 5416m, to Muktinath, an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.
From here we descend into the Kali Gandaki, with Annapurna and Dhaulagiri towering on either side. En route back to Pokhara we pass through the many beautiful hill villages that populate this ancient trading route between Tibet and India. We also visit the hot springs at Tatopani, and climb up Poon Hill, above Ghorapani, to enjoy magnificent mountain views. Accommodation and food is provided in the local lodges. Transport to Besi Sahar is by private coach and the return to Kathmandu from Pokhara is by air. |
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Annapurna Circuit
Trek Summary |
Duration:
22 days |
Trek days:
16 days |
Hotel:
4 nights in Kathmandu
1 night in Pokhara |
Maximum altitude:
5416m |
Dates:
7 - 28 April 2008
6 - 27 October 2008
5 - 26 April 2009
3 - 24 May 2009
4 - 25 October 2009
1 - 22 November 2009
or custom date |
Price:
$1,300 |
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| Enquiries & Bookings |
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| The Dossier for the Annapurna Circuit Trek includes a full day to day description, a detailed map and useful information about the life on the trek. |
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