The Annapurna tour trekking
Duration : 15 days
Nepal, Annapurna
Level : moderate to sustained
from 1884 € / p. from 1 to 15 persons
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I suggest you come to Nepal to complete the famous Annapurna tour, rightly considered one of the most beautiful treks in the world. It's also one of Nepal's most popular treks.
You'll explore the beautiful village of Manang, where you'll spend a day acclimatizing before crossing the Thorong La pass, a difficult passage on the way to Muktinath, a pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus. The panoramas of the Annapurna tour are grandiose, and the lodges along the way make this trek very comfortable and enjoyable.
From 900 to 5400 meters above sea level, a world of varied cultures unfolds before our eyes. This extraordinary journey takes you from the land of Hindu rice paddies to the high valleys of Buddhist and Tibetan influence. It's a trek that offers magnificent views of the Himalayas, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and upper Mustang.
I also propose other easier itineraries on the Annapurna balconies: the Ghorepani to Chitwan, the Ghandruk and the Mardi Himal trekkings.
Program
D1: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Welcome, transfer and installation at the hotel.
D2: Kathmandu - Ngadi (850m).
Early morning departure from Kathmandu for a 7-8 hour drive to Besishahar, during which you can enjoy panoramic views across green hills and rice terraces.
We continue with a 45-minute walk to Ngadi, a Gurung village where the trek really begins.
Night in lodge.
D3: Ngadi - Jagat (1300m).
The trek starts with a steep ascent to the Bahundanda viewpoint, then descends through rice fields and forests, crossing the Syange suspension bridge. You then pass through small villages to reach Jagat, a village built along a ridge.
Night in lodge.
About 5 to 6 hours of walking, night in lodge.
D4: Jagat - Dharapani (1900m).
The day begins on a wide, comfortable trail that leads to Tal, where you can admire the unique mountain architecture of this village wedged beneath huge cliffs. You then cross rocks and climb gradually from terraced fields to forests, before reaching the Dharapani for an overnight stay in a lodge.
About 6 hours of walking.
D5: Dharapani - Chame (2700m).
On this day you have the opportunity to visit the village of Bagarchap with its prayer walls, then enjoy the changing vegetation as you enter forests of blue pine, spruce and oak. The stage arrives in Chame, capital of the Manang district, where you spend the night in a lodge.
About 5 to 6 hours of walking.
D6: Chame - Upper Pisang (3300m).
The day begins in a forest dominated by impressive cliffs, before exploring the village of Pisang, known for its Tibetan influence and its monastery perched 150 meters above the valley. Enjoy spectacular views of Annapurna II, Pisang Peak, Chulu Peak, Tilicho Peak and many more.
Night in lodge.
About 5 hours of walking.
D7: Upper Pisang - Nagwal (3600m).
This acclimatization stage offers fabulous panoramic views of the northern slopes of Annapurna IV, II, III and Gangapurna. After passing through the hilltop village of Ghyaru, you reach Nagwal, balcony with a spectacular view on the mountains.
About 5 hours of walking.
D8: Nagwal - Manang.
You cross the high plateaus towards Manang, stopping off in the village of Braga to visit one of the region's most beautiful monasteries.
About 4 hours of walking.
D9: Acclimatization day in Manang.
Pleasant walk around the village, with the possibility of visiting Lake Gangaurna.
D10: Manang - Yak Kharka (4020m).
We hike along an unfrequented trail to the Yak Kharka sheepfolds.
Night in lodge.
About 4 hours of walking.
D11: Yak Kharka - Phedi (4450m).
We embark on a slow climb to Phedi, at the foot of the Thorong pass. On this stage, you can observe the herds of Bharal (blue sheep).
Night in lodge in Phedi.
About 5 hours of walking.
D12: Phedi - Thorong La pass (5416m) - Muktinath (3800m).
An early start to a challenging 8-hour trek.
You follow steep paths and moraines to reach the famous Thorong pass, which offers breathtaking views.
The subsequent descent is steep to Muktinath, with its Hindu and Buddhist shrines and vibrant atmosphere.
Night in lodge.
D13: Muktinath - Marpha.
Morning visit to Muktinath temple, after an hour-and-a-half jeep transfer to Marpha.
D14: Marpha - Pokhara.
We set off on a 7-8 hour bus journey to our hotel in Pokhara. This is another opportunity to enjoy the magnificent Nepalese scenery.
D15: Pokhara - Kathmandu.
About 6 to 7 hours by tourist bus.
The price includes
- Supervision by the experienced guide.
- Airport/hotel/airport transfers.
- Kathmandu / Besishar / Bhubule trip in 4WD vehicle.
- Muktinah / Pokhara trip in local bus.
- Pokhara / Kathmandu trip in tourist bus.
- Full board accomodation (excluding drinks, beers, etc.).
- Permit for Annapurna conservation (ACAP).
- TIMS (Trekking Information Management Service).
- Insurance for the Nepalese team.
- 1 porter for 2 participants (in accordance with the rules of the Nepal porter's union, one porter carrying a maximum of 20kg, you will have to hire an extra porter if your luggage exceeds 10kg).
- Insurance for the Nepalese team.
Number of participants | Price per person |
1 | 1450€ |
2 | 1145€ |
3 to 5 | 1073€ |
6 to 9 | 971€ |
10 to 15 | 884€ |
The price does not include
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- International flight.
- Personal equipment (sleeping bag, hiking poles, water bottle, backpack, sunglasses, sunscreen).
- Personal insurance (mandatory: check that your insurance covers you in case of accident, ie all medical expenses, the cost of a helicopter evacuation and repatriation to return home).
- Drinks.
- Entry visa to Nepal (check that your passport is valid for another 6 months after your return date.)
- Transport for the visits in Kathmandu.
- Fees in the city (museum, monument, monastery, etc).
- Costs caused by exceptional events (road cut, landslide, general strike, bad weather, snow) that can not be expected.
- Tips.
- Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".
Any trip interrupted or abridged, any change of program at the request of the participants (accident, illness, mountain sickness, early return, trek abbreviated) can not give rise to any refund.
Accommodation
In lodge during the trekking.
No scheduled departure, but you can contact me to book your dates.
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