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Round Annapurna Trek |
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Trek type : Camping or
Teahouse
Trek Grade : Challenging
Duration : 23 days (19 days trekking)
Activities : Trekking, camping,
sightseeing, rock-climbing (option)
Best Time to go : September through to
April
Departure dates : By arrangement |
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This most spectacular and adventurous
trek commences at Dumre (420m); a four and a half-hour
bus ride from Kathmandu.
You will be walking through low lands and high hills
along the Marshyangdi River viewing enchanting natural
beauty of green forests, bamboo groves with lovely
chirping birds, picturesque villages and monasteries of
Tibetan origin.
Your trek will be imprinted in your mind forever because
of the spellbinding panoramic views of the mighty
Himalayas, which can be seen from Thorang-la (5417m),
the peak point of this route.
You will be in the lap of mountains such as Ngadichuli,
Lamjung, Manaslu, Pisang Peak, Annapurna ll, lV and lll,
Gangapurna, Chulu East and West, Tilicho Peak, Nilgiri,
Himchuli, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, Annapurna 1 and
South, Machhapuchare (Fish Tail), and many more. |
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About
Round Annapurna Trek Itinerary in Detail |
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Itinerary |
Day 01 :
Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and
formalities
Height : 1336m |
Day 02 :
Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley |
Day 03 :
Leave Kathmandu for Dumre, Prithibi highway and
Dumre to Besi Sahar (823m) by bus |
Day 04 :
Ngadi/Usta |
Day 05 :
Jagat
Height : 1314m |
Day 06 :
Dharapani
Height :
1943m |
Day 07 :
Chame
Height :
2700m |
Day 08 :
Pisang
Height :
3183m |
Day 09 :
Manang
Height :
3350m |
Day 10 :
Rest day for acclimatisation with necessary
short hike |
Day 11 :
Thorong Phedi
Height :
4400m |
Day 12 :
Thorong La Pass (5416m) to Mukatinath
Height :
3800m |
Day 13 :
Jomson/Marpha
Height :
2675m |
Day 14 :
Kalopani
Height :
2530m |
Day 15 :
Tatopani
Height :
1189m |
Day 16 :
Rest day at Tatopani |
Day 17 :
Ghorepani
Height :
2853m |
Day 18 :
Hille/Birethata |
Day 19 :
Nayapul then bus to Pokhara |
Day 20 :
Rest day in Pokhara |
Day 21 :
Kathmandu by bus |
Day 22 :
Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional
rock-climbing at Ballaja cliff |
Day 23 :
Trip concludes in Kathmandu |
Day 20 :
Rest day in Pokhara |
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Cost
: We will be pleased to quote you a
price based on your requirements. Please
submit the booking/enquiry form or give
us a call. If you can organise your own
party of eleven persons or more, the
organiser goes free of charge (excluding
international fares and items normally
excluded).
Cost included :
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (as per
itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B,
twin share basis), airport transfers,
full compliment of trekking crew, all
meals while on trek (except alternative
by choice), all necessary camping gear
(including sleeping bag, down jacket),
overland transportation, National Park
Fees, trekking crew insurance, emergency
first aid kit.
Teahouse Hotel
accommodation in Kathmandu (as per
itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B,
twin share basis), airport transfers,
full compliment of trekking crew, all
meals while on trek (except alternative
by choice), accommodation at best
available teahouse, overland
transportation, National Park Fees,
trekking crew insurance, emergency first
aid kit.
Cost not included :
Extra hotel expenses, single room
supplement where requested, any personal
expenses (bottled soft drinks, telephone
charges, video/camera fees, etc.),
domestic and international airfares,
medical costs (except medical attention
given by trek leader), rescue charges,
tips for crew (typically around NRp100
per trekking day), airport departure tax
(currently NRp1100 for international
destinations), Visas and visa extension
costs, lunch and evening meals while in
Kathmandu (except Namaste meal on first
night) |
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Itinerary |
Day 01 :
Arrive in Kathmandu (1336m). You will be met by
your group leader and transferred to the hotel
where the pre-trek briefing will be given.
Arrangements are made today for the distribution
of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down jacket.
Remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. |
Day 02 :
Day at leisure in Kathmandu. You have time to
explore Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and the
lessor known towns that dot the valley. The area
has an amazing range of fascinating highlights,
whatever your interest. Excellent bookshops,
extensive markets, novelty shops and handicraft
shops contrast with fantastic centres of
cultural and spiritual significance. Kathmandu
has more World heritage sites than any other
city in the world. A sightseeing tour is
organised for your benefit. |
Days 3 to 21 :
Activities as per itinerary above. |
Day 22 :
Day at leisure in Kathmandu. There are a million
things to see in Kathmandu and we recommend you
spend this day wandering around the town and
exploring the valley on bicycle or by taxi. The
old Royal Palace, Durbar Square, Swayambhunath
(the Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath (a major
Hindu shrine) and the giant Buddhist Stupa at
Bodnath are absolute musts. Our staff can help
you with arrangements or provide a guide and/or
transport should you wish, or you can head off
armed with a map and let the day unfold. Also
available (for an additional charge) is the
opportunity to try your hand at rock-climbing
with experienced crew. |
Day 23 :
After breakfast, arrangements cease unless
further arrangements have been made. Those
people travelling by aircraft to further
destinations will be transferred to the airport
and assisted with check-in procedures. Don't
forget to have NRp1000 departure tax available
for payment at the airport |
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The above itinerary, times and
heights are a guide only. The itinerary may
change at any time due to weather and/or trail
conditions or for any other reason deemed
necessary by the trek leader. Your Leader will
always make the final decision after assessing
the situation and consulting with our Nepali
crew and the group members. Trekking times are
estimated only but have been calculated to give
the trekker a comfortable pace throughout the
trek
Introductory Treks: - on these treks you will be
walking or involved in activity for up to six
hours per day at altitudes not exceeding 2500
metres and with some steep ascents and descents.
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