Grade |
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Moderate |
Average walking per day |
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6 hrs |
Maximum altitude |
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5416m |
Best seasons |
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February-May, October-November |
Type of trek |
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Teahouse |
Day 01 |
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Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel |
Day 02 |
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Kathmandu Valley sightseeing |
Day 03 |
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Drive to Beshishahar and walk to Bhulbhule |
Day 04 |
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Bhulbhule to Jagat. Approximately 7 hrs |
Day 05 |
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Jagat to Dharapani. Approximately 6.30 hrs |
Day 06 |
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Dharapani to Chame. Approximately 6 hrs |
Day 07 |
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Chame to Pisang. Approximately 5 hrs |
Day 08 |
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Pisang to Manang. Approximately 5.30 hrs |
Day 09 |
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Rest in Manang for acclimatization |
Day 10 |
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Manang to Yak Kharka |
Day 11 |
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Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi (4460m) |
Day 12 |
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Thorung Phedi to Muktinath (3800m). approximately 8 hrs |
Day 13 |
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Muktinath to Marpha. Approximately 6.30 hrs |
Day 14 |
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Marpha to Ghasa. Approximately 6 hrs |
Day 15 |
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Ghasa to Tatopani. Approximately 5.30 hrs |
Day 16 |
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Rest day in Tatopani |
Day 17 |
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Tatopani to Ghorepani. Approximately 7 hrs |
Day 18 |
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Ghorepani to Tikhedhunga |
Day 19 |
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Ghorepani to Tikhedunga |
Day 20 |
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Free day in Pokhara |
Day 21 |
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Drive / fly back to Kathmandu |
Day 22 |
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Departure or free for personal activities |
This trekking trip is one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The trail goes on a circuitous route around the entire Annapurna massifs, visitng the Tibet like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya and the dramatic Kali Gandaki gorge. Much of the trek is through lowland country, but there is one challenging ascent Thorong La Pass (5,416m). The trail over the pass is steep but in good shape and not hard to follow. This is the major point of the entire circuit where you really feel you are amidst the mountains. The pass is usually snow-bound and un-cross able from mid-December to mid-April. After crossing the Throng La Pass we descend down the Kali Gandaki gorge known to be the world's deepest river gorge and immerse ourselves in the beauty of the Himalayas. 
