Annapurna Circuit trekking holiday
| country: | Nepal |
| location: | Annapurna, Annapurna Circuit |
| trip type: | High altitude & Challenging trekking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 27 Sep |
| price: | From £695 (23 days) excluding flights. Min group size 6 people. We can also offer alternative departure dates for bespoke groups |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Acclaimed as one of the classic Himalayan experiences & one of the best treks in the world. With-ever changing scenery, this trip provides both a trekking extravaganza, and a rewarding cultural experience with village life, temples and monasteries along the way. It takes you right around the Annapurna –a range of mountains along with spectacular views of the Manaslu and the Dhaulagiri Range of mountains, as well as the famous Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail Mountain as it is commonly known.
The circuit also allows you to explore the many different cultures and religions resident through the climate zones as you pass from sub tropical, through alpine and arid desert landscapes.
This trek also includes a three day walk through Khangsar village to Tilicho Lake – at just under 5000m and surrounded by the giant Himalaya, this is a stunning location that most trekkers miss. The high point on this lodge based trek is of course Throng La – a mountain pass at 5416m.
After our efforts crossing the pass we have a more easy going day visiting Muktinath Temple and then on to the picturesque village of Kagbeni in Lower Mustang. At Tatopani there is a welcome opportunity to relax and bathe your feet in the hot springs! The following day brings us to the end of our circuit trail at Beni.
This trip also gives you the opportunity to visit Pokhara and see the highlights of Kathmandu Valley as well as enjoy an internal flight along the Himalaya from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Price details: Includes carbon balancing for international flights, 4 nights City Hotel B&B, 18 nights Teahouse accommodation, 2 days guided sightseeing, transportation & internal flight (Pokhara-Kathmandu), porterage & guides, NP entrance and charity donation. Excludes international flights & taxes, meals (unless stated), personal expenses, tips, Tourist visa (US $30), single supplement (£60), additional sightseeing and travel insurance.
The circuit also allows you to explore the many different cultures and religions resident through the climate zones as you pass from sub tropical, through alpine and arid desert landscapes.
This trek also includes a three day walk through Khangsar village to Tilicho Lake – at just under 5000m and surrounded by the giant Himalaya, this is a stunning location that most trekkers miss. The high point on this lodge based trek is of course Throng La – a mountain pass at 5416m.
After our efforts crossing the pass we have a more easy going day visiting Muktinath Temple and then on to the picturesque village of Kagbeni in Lower Mustang. At Tatopani there is a welcome opportunity to relax and bathe your feet in the hot springs! The following day brings us to the end of our circuit trail at Beni.
This trip also gives you the opportunity to visit Pokhara and see the highlights of Kathmandu Valley as well as enjoy an internal flight along the Himalaya from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Price details: Includes carbon balancing for international flights, 4 nights City Hotel B&B, 18 nights Teahouse accommodation, 2 days guided sightseeing, transportation & internal flight (Pokhara-Kathmandu), porterage & guides, NP entrance and charity donation. Excludes international flights & taxes, meals (unless stated), personal expenses, tips, Tourist visa (US $30), single supplement (£60), additional sightseeing and travel insurance.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive in Kathmandu. Check in and relax before group dinner in the evening. Accommodation: city hotel B&B. |
| Day 2: | Kathmandu sightseeing. Guided tour of the country’s most important Hindu temple, Pashupatinath, and Boudha, the largest Buddhist monument of its kind. Accommodation: city hotel B&B. |
| Day 3: | Kathmandu to Ngadi. Drive to Besi Sahar, following rivers & gorges and start our trek in the Marshyangdi Valley, inhabited by the Gurung people. Drive time: 6 hrs. Walking time: 3 hrs. Altitude: 800m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 4: | Ngadi to Jagat. Trek through villages terraced and richly cultivated with rice and a deep gorge with cascading waterfalls. Walking time: 6½ hrs. Final altitude: 1340m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 5: | Jagat to Dharapani. Trek to a small Tibetan settlement then through a gate into the Buddhist Manang District, where chortens & prayer walls mark the entrance to each village. Walking time: 6-6½ hrs. Final altitude: 1943m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 6: | Dharapani to Chame. Trek past pine & fir trees and apple orchards enjoying views of Annapurna II, Manaslu, Himalchuli and Ngatichuli. Walking time: 6½ hrs. Final altitude: 2713m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 7: | Chame to Pisang. Trek to Brathang; the old Brathang village was a Tibetan resistance camp. Beautiful walk in the shadow of Annapurna II to Lower Pisang. Walking time: 6 hrs. Final altitude: 3200m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 8: | Pisang to Braga. Choice of trek. 1: Level trail then climb up to Ngoro Kang pass then down to Braga. 2: High and scenic route past a lake & the ruins of a fort. Walking time: 4½ hours (option 1) – 7 hrs (option 2). Final altitude: 3500m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 9: | Acclimatizing day. Spend the day in Braga, a very picturesque village & home to a 500 year old monastery. Optional acclimitising walk to a monk’s cave retreat or glacier. Walking time: varies. Final altitude: 3500m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 10: | Braga to Siri (Khangsar). Trek following the Marshyangdi, then continue to the 500 year old Thare Monastery. Chance to spot the endangered blue sheep or grazing yaks. Walking time: 4 hrs. Final altitude: 3800m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 11: | Siri to Tilicho Base Camp. Aclimitising trek to a col at 4800m, keeping to the golden rule 'climb high, sleep low'. Walking time: 3½ hrs. Final altitude: 4200m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 12: | Day trip to Tilicho Lake. Trek to a cairn with prayer flags; the view is breathtaking, with the turquoise blue lake spread out in front of you and Tilicho Peak behind. Walking time: 5½ hrs. Final altitude: 4200m (walking up to over 5000m). Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 13: | Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka. Trek up to the col and along a trail high above the valley for great views. Walking time: 6½ hrs. Final altitude: 4000m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 14: | Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi. A gentle climb enjoying the mountain views as we ascend to Throng Phedi. Walking time: 4½-5 hrs. Final altitude: 4400m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 15: | Thorong Phedi to Muktinath. A big trekking day, climbing over a thousand meters over Throng La Pass, starting by moonlight, watching the sun rise and enjoying amasing views of the valley and mountain ranges. Walking time: 8–10 hrs. Final altitude: 3800m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 16: | Mukinath to Kagbeni. Rest day & the opportunity to visit the Hindu temple at Muktinath and beautiful medieval villages. Walking time: 2½ hrs. Final altitude: 2800m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 17: | Kagbeni to Marpha. Trek past to a pretty village of white washed houses famous for its apple brandy. Visit a Buddhist monastery with a giant prayer wheel claimed to be over 100 years old. Walking time: 4½ hrs. Final altitude: 2667m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 18: | Marpha to Kalopani. Trek on the floodplains, through the deepest point of the gorge separating Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri, with breathtaking sunset views over Annapurna. Walking time: 6hrs. Final altitude: 2530m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 19: | Kalopani to Tatopani. Trek through pine, fur and cypress, noticing the beautiful woodwork on the houses, and bathe in a hot spring at the end of the day. Walking time: 7½ hrs. Final altitude: 1189m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 20: | Tatopani to Beni. We trek along the Kali Gandaki, with a good opportunity to look out for birds and have a nice valley walk. Walking time: 6hrs. Final altitude: 800m. Accommodation: mountain lodge. |
| Day 21: | Beni to Pokhara. We drive to Pokhara in the morning. Free to explore the lakeside and shop, or go for a boat ride. Farewell dinner with the crew in one of the lakeside restaurants. Accommodation: city hotel B&B. |
| Day 22: | Pokhara to Kathmandu. Flight to Kathmandu and relaxing afternoon in medieval Bhaktapur, with Newari architecture, shrines, temples and back streets to explore. Evening of last night celebrations. Accommodation: city hotel B&B. |
| Day 23: | Return to UK. |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.how this holiday makes a difference
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