Trip Fact
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Duration
15 Days 14 Nights -
Max Altitude
5,416 m -
Accomadation
Hotel, lodge (tea house) -
Destination
Nepal -
Transportation
Flight and Bus -
Activity
Trekking -
Grade
Moderate to fairly challenging -
Trip Start
Kathmandu -
Trip End
Kathmandu
Overview
This is probably one of the world's most awe-inspiring treks, and since 1977 has been one of Nepal's classics. Our route takes you through a fascinating variety of landscapes and cultures; from the sub-tropical lower Marsyangdi Valley, where Hindu (Gurung and Thakali) settlements dominate, to the predominately Buddhist areas of the northern arid, semi-desert Tibetan Plateau. The contrast could not be more dramatic or diverse. Along the Marsyangdi Khola, on easy trails and suspension bridges, through rice terraces and forests, you will slowly gain altitude and acclimatize in preparation for the ascent towards the arid semi-desert with stunning and extremely close-up views of snowy and glaciated high peaks including Annapurnas II, III and IV. This remote area lies in a rain shadow formed by the Annapurnas and the landscape supports little in the way of forests apart from pine, juniper and scrub rhododendron. This, however, allows for the possibility of year-round trekking. The crossing of the Thorung La Pass at 5,416m is one of the highlights of this trek, where we are rewarded with breathtaking scenery.
Simmilar Trips
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu. At Kathmandu International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel (on request). In the evening you will meet our member for a pre-trip departure meeting
Day 2: Drive to Besisahar (6hrs) & trek to Bhulbule (2hrs)
Drive to Besisahar (6hrs) & trek to Bhulbule (2hrs)
Day 3: Trek to Ghermu
Trek to Ghermu
Day 4: Trek to Tal
Trek to Tal
Day 5: Trek to Danakyu
Trek to Danakyu
Day 6: Trek to Chame
Trek to Chame
Day 7: Trek to Pisang
Trek to Pisang
Day 8: Trek to Manang
Trek to Manang
Day 9: Acclimatization day.
Acclimatization day.
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka
Trek to Yak Kharka
Day 11: Trek to Thorung Phedi
Trek to Thorung Phedi
Day 12: Trek over Thorung La Pass (5,416m) & trek to Muktinath
Trek over Thorung La Pass (5,416m) & trek to Muktinath
Day 13: Trek to Jomsom
Trek to Jomsom
Day 14: Drive to Tatopani fly to Kathmandu and departure
Drive to Tatopani (hot springs) Alt. 1,190m / 3,903ft. (5hrs) - optional flight to Pokhara (25mins) - additional cost.Day 15 - Drive to Pokhara (7-8hrs)
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