Few places in the worlds have such a splendid variety of natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan monasteries, hot-springs, and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly ethnic people.
» Trip Outline
Trekking Days
10
Total days in Nepal
15
Trekking grade
03+
Maximum Altitude
3800m
Best time
Spring : March to May
Autumn : September to November
Trekking Type
Teahouse or Camping Basis
walking per Day
5-6 Hours in average
» Where are you going?
Days
Programmes
Day 01
Kathmandu: Pick up then Transfer to hotel and handle check in. Short briefing that afternoon followed by orientation walk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02
Sight seeing: Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03
Morning drive (Approx. 6 hrs) or fly (25 Min) to Pokhara. Transfer to the Hotel. Walk around the Phewa lake and city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04
Pokhara - Kagbeni (2800m). Morning fly to Jomsom. It is fantastic flight between two over 8000m Himalayan range. We walk north through the arid plateau lands that stretch up to Tibet. The trail is quite barren with craggy rocks and sand and is mostly flat, which makes it very easy going. This enjoyable start is at the same time picturesque, with views of big peaks all around such as Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche (6920m) and, in the west, the awesome mountain above Kagbeni--Nilgiri. Over to the south and southwest the entire Annapurna Massif can be seen. Kagbeni interesting village, quite old town has 500 yrs old monastery. Overnight at teahouse / lodge.
Day 05
Kagbeni to Muktinath (3800m). Walking about 5-6 hrs passing through interesting Tibetan style village Khingar, Jharkot (3550m). That holds great religious significance to both Buddhist & Hindus. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 06
Trek to Jomsom (2710m), walking about 6 hrs. Morning visit to Muktinath Temple (famous Hindu and Buddhist religious site) and descent to the Kagbeni (2800m) through the Jharkot (3550m) and Khingar (3200m) villages. Kagbeni is the entrance gate of Upper-Mustang (Restricted Area) and has very old monastery. We explore the Kagbeni village and then to Jomsom. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 07
Trek to Larjung (2550m) waking around 5 hrs. Quite easy walk through the beautiful villages Marpha (2670m / home of Apple), Tukuche (2590m) including views of Mt. Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 08
Trek to Ghasa (2010m), walking about 5 hrs. Quite easy walk passing through the beautiful villages of Kalopani (2530m) and has fantastic views of Dhaulagiri Ice fall, Mt. Nilgiri south, Bara-Shikhar (7647m) as well as AnnapurnaI (8091m) and descend to the Ghasa. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 09
Trek to Tatopani (Hot – Spring 1190m) walking about 5 hrs. Now the trails passes through the narrow gorge-regarded as the deepest and steepest in the world takes up to the Tatopani passing through the Dana (1400m) village including amazing views of stunning water falls. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp. .
Day 10
Trek to Ghorepani (2750m), walking about 8 hrs. Quite long climb passing through the villages Shikha (1935m), Chitre (2390m) and big rhododendron forest takes you to the Ghorepani, an important crossroads for tourists and the numerous mule caravans on the Jomsom – Pokhara trade passed years and has amaizing views of Annapurnasouth (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), BaraShikhar, Dhaulagiri range and more just front of you. Overnight at teahouse lodge or camp.
Day 11
Trek to Hile (1475m), walking around 4 hrs. Morning we ascent to the PoonHill 3200m (One of the Best view point in Annapurna Range including Sun rise and mountains views). Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 12
Trek to Nayapul (1070m), walking around 3 hrs. An easy walk takes you to the Naya-Pul. Where we catch our taxi / van to the Pokhara (820m). Transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 13
Explore around Pokharacity (Phewa Lake, Santi Stupa, Seti gorge and museum). Ovenight at teahouse / lodge.
Day 14
Morning drive or fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15
Departure: Transfer to airport for final departure to onward destination.
Camping (twin sharing tow men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent
Meals (3 meals / B.L.D) while on the trek
Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpers
All program according to itineraries on full board
Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
Package excludes:
Nepal entry visa fee per person US$30 only
Travel insurance
Medical evacuation in case of emergency
Domestic airfare
Personal expenses
All bar bill
Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc
International airport tax US$24 per person only
Note:
Given itinerary is suitable for keen walkers who are able to walk for 4-5 hours in a day, As you are traveling in a remote mountain region, we can not guarantee the weather condition, it could be change unexpected. There will be experience Nepali leader or guide and helpers. The guides and their helpers’ assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.
For further information and price details please write us: info@clubmountain.com
Few places in the worlds have such a splendid variety of natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan monasteries, hot-springs, and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly ethnic people.
