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Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal,
Tel: 977-1-4226566, 4220467,
E-mail:
potalgh@wlink.com.np
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Trek:
ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT
Duration: 22 Days
Grade: Moderate - Challenging
Accommodation: Lodge Based
This is the trek that everyone is
talking about, a classic that takes you through high passes
and deep gorges and all around the Annapurna mountains.
 Beginning at Besisahar and ending at Pokhara, the Annapurna
Circuit is a sacred pilgrimage for the trekking faithful and a
trip to remember for a lifetime. The walk takes you up Kali
Gandaki Gorge (the deepest in the world), over the Thorung-La
Pass (5416m) across the dry Tibetan plateau 'behind' the
Himalayan and back to the green forests of your starting
point.
The Annapurna Circuit offers the ultimate in variety of
terrain and cultural diversity. Taking off from the lush
rhododendron forests and terraced rice paddies of the
mid-hills, the route follows the Kali Gandaki upriver with
Dhaulagiri (8167m) to the left and Annapurna I (8091m) to the
right to the dry Tibetan plateau. Gurung and Magar villages
give way to settlements resembling old Tibet. The landscape
changes from thick greenery to bare rock and windswept plains.
The way up the Kali Gandaki Gorge follows the ancient trade
route to Tibet. On leaving the Thakali village of Tukuche
(2590m), a dramatic change occurs in the vegetation, from pine
and conifer forests to dry and desert-like terrain. Marpha is
another important Thakali village of flat-roofed houses and
narrow stone-paved alleys. Further up the trail, the Tibet
–like country north of the Himalaya is a magical experience
bizarre rock formations carved out by the wind, vertical rock
faces pockmarked with cave dwellings and high-altitude
turquoise lakes.
Muktinath (4100m) is a highly revered Buddhist and Hindu
pilgrimage spot. Traversing over the Thorung-La Pass, the
highest point on the trail, is an intense experience of
accomplishment. Following the course of the Marsyangdi River,
the trek ends at Pokhara. Bird-watchers will also find the
trek most interesting ( there are over 800 hundred species in
Nepal). White-capped river chats, red-starts, little forktails,
whistling thrushes Camp at Muktinath (3750m) and large pied
kingfishers crisscross the skies.
DAYS ITINERARY
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Day 01 |
ARRIVAL –KATHMANDU
Kathmandu
 The small mountain sheltered valley; the arrival and visit
point for the visitors is the historical and architectural
center point of Nepal which was crowned with the title of
"Capital City" after the great unification of Nepal in 1768
AD.
Welcome With Flower Garlands & Transfer To Hotel.
Check Into Hotel Rooms.
Evening: Trek Briefing
Overnight at the HOTEL. |
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Day 02 |
Breakfast at the coffee
shop of the Hotel.
AM Sightseeing tour of Boudhnath & Pashupatinath.
Boudhanath
 This is the largest stupa in Nepal and one of the
largest in the world. It is a religious center for
Nepal’s considerable population of Tibetans and there a
number of thriving monasteries around the stupa which
have their own self- importance.
Pashupatinath
 Pashupatinath the most important Hindu temple in Nepal,
it’s one of the most important Shiva temples on the
subcontinent and draws numerous devotees from all over
India each year. Pashupati is considered to have a
special concern for the kingdom of Nepal.
PM Sightseeing tour of Patan, Patan Durbar Square &
Swayambunath.
Patan
 Patan is 15 minutes drive from Kathmandu. Lalitpur, the
city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the
Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the
valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to
its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces.
Patan’s central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with
temples: it’s an architectural center point with a far
greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in
Kathamandu or Bhaktapur.
Swayambhunath
 The Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath, situated on the
top of a hill west of the city, is one of the most
popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal.
Geologists believe that the Kathmandu Valley was once a
lake and legends relate that the hill on which
Swayambhunath stands was an island in that lake.
Transfer to Hotel.
Overnight Hotel. |
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Day 03 |
Breakfast at
the coffee shop of the Hotel. Kathmandu Besisahar by
Land. Arrive Besisahar. Freshen up & get ready for trek.
Trek to Bulbule (840m). |
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Day 04 |
Trek to
Bahundanda (1310m). |
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Day 05 |
Trek to
Chamje (1430m). |
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Day 06 |
Trek to
Dharapani( (1860m) . |
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Day 07 |
Trek to
Chame (2670m). |
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Day 08 |
Trek to
Pisang (3200m). |
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Day 09 |
Trek to
Manang (3540m). |
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Day 10 |
Manang –
Rest for acclimatization and enjoy surroundings. |
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Day 11 |
Trek to
Lethdar (4200). |
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Day 12 |
Trek to
Thorongphedi (4450m). |
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Day 13 |
Cross
Thorung La pass & trek to Muktinath (3800m). |
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Day 14 |
Rest/
Extra day. |
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Day 15 |
Trek to
Marpha (2670m) via Jomsom (2710m). |
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Day 16
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Trek to
Kalopani (2530m). |
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Day 17 |
Trek to
Tatopani (1190m). |
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Day 18
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Trek to
Ghorepani (2750m). |
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Day 19 |
Early
morning visit Poon Hill & Trek to Birethanti (1025m). |
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Day 20
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Trek to
Nayapul (1070m) & Drive to Pokhara – Arrive Pokhara.
Pokhara
 Pokhara is one of the imaginary realistic part of Nepal. This
is the second touristic destination of the country. Pokhara
stands at 884 meters above sea level, about 700 meters lower
than Kathmandu. The valley has three large lakes: Rupa Tal,
Begnas Tal and Phewa Tal.
Rest & roam around the town of Pokhara.
Overnight at the Hotel. |
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Day 21 |
Breakfast at the coffee shop of the Hotel. Pokhara/
Kathmandu by land.
Transfer to Hotel – Free time on your own.
Overnight at the Hotel. |
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Day 22
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Breakfast at the coffee shop of the Hotel. |
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Transfer to International airport for departure with farewell
Khata (white scarf). |
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