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| Gangapurna Lake view from Manang |
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| Norsang is showing Mt. Annapurna (III and IV) and Gangapruna |
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| View of Dhaulagiri (I and II) from way decent to Thorong La to Muktinath |
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| Tilcho peak |
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| Way to Thoroung La pass |
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Annapurna Circuit & Sanctuary
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One of the photos shown above is that of Sanjay Lama in the beautiful Annapurna region.
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The Annapurna conservation area (ACA) is located in the central part of Nepal. It is Nepal's first and largest conservation area. It has grown to over 7,600 sq. km. since the first trekker came to the Annapurna area in 1957. It is the most geographically and culturally diverse protected area in the world. It has people of different cultures and lifestyles, steep terraces, lush forest, barren plateaus, Mountain-desert, the deepest Kali Gandaki gorge, Annpurna I (8091m; the eight highest mountain) and Machhapucchare Fishtail 6993m) the must beautiful mountain and other beautiful Mountain peaks. It is also an excellent habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals that reflect the lands' biological diversity. Recent surveys have recorded 1226 species of plants, 38 species of orchids, 9 species of Rhododendrons, 101 species of mammals, 478 species of birds, 39 species of reptiles and 22 species of amphibians in the Annapurna conservation area.
The Annapurna region is the most popular trekking area in the world. We offer long and short day-treks as indicated below:
1. Annapurna circuit (AC) trek
Duration: 19 days
Trek start/end: At Besisahar (drive from Kathmandu 7hrs) and Naya Pool by Taxi/bus to Pokhara
Trek style: Lodge/teahouse trek
Grade: Challenging
Highest elevation: Thorong La 5416m
Ethnic group: Majority of Gurungs, Thakalis & Magars
Lakes: Gangapurna Lake, Ice Lake and World highest Tilicho Lake.
On the first day, one travels to Besisahar by bus or van. From there, one walks through beautiful countryside before arriving at the lovely destination of Manang where trekkers spend two or more than two nights for acclimatizing before pushing to Thorong La pass. There are interesting places for hiking for around Manang. A steady climb from Manang leads to Thorong la pass at 5416m. From there, the summit of the trek, one rather rapidly descends into the holy city of Muktinath. On the following day, one often treks to Jomsom, to the deepest gorge Kali Gandaki valley (see photos below) to Tatopani where is hot spring at bank of Kaligandaki river. Thereafter, ascent to Gorepani/Poon hill that is best place to see panoramic view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Decent to Uleri (Gurung village) Birethati/Nayapool by walk then drive to Pokhara and returns to Kathmandu by Tourist bus.
On this trek, you can see Mt. Lamjung, Manaslu (8163 m), Pisang peak, Annapurna I (8091 m), II, III, IV and south, Gangapurna, Chulu East and West, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri I (8167 m), II, most beautiful Mt. Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) 6993m and Hiuchuli peak etc.
The trek's highest point is Thorong la pass. The photo shown below is that of Jon Little, Chheduk man lama, Dan Little, and Sanjay lama; it was taken on a beautiful day in late June of 2001, at the summit. As you can see by the smiles, they were a happy lot.
On this trail, you will be villages, lush forest, streams, rivers, and barren plateaus, the holy place, Muktinath, where you can see nature flame, Buddhist people and Monasteries, as well as the always-windy place Jomsom.
Itinerary:
1) Airport pick up
2) Trek briefing and preparation
3) Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus
4) Trek to Nagdi
5) To Jagat
6) To Dharapani
7) To Chame
8) To Pisang
9) To Manang
10) Acclimatizing day
11) To Ledar
12) To Thorong Phedi /High Camp
13) To Thorong La 5416m pass to Muktinath
14) Rest day
15) To Marpha
16) To Kalopani
17) To Tatopani
18) To Gorepani
19) To Hille
20) To Birethati/Nayapool and one hour drive to pokhara city
21) To Kathmandu by Tourist bus (6hrs)
22) Sightseeing world heritage sites of Kathmandu
Teahouse package; for the most up-to-date price per client, please contact us at trekinfo@gmail.com
Cost includes:
1) Airport pick up and departure
2) Two nights accommodation at Two star hotel in Thamel/Kathmandu
3) Local and Tourist bus tickets for clients and staffs: an experience guide and porter with full service
4) Annapurna conservation fee
5) Trekking agency service charge
6) Good accommodation during the trekking days
7) Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for clients and staffs during the trekking days.
8) Daily salary for guide and porter
9) One night accommodation in Pokhara
Cost does not include:
1) Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
2) Personal clothes for clients
3) Mineral water, coca-cola, fanta, sprite, beer and whisky or alcohol etc during the trekking days
4) Personal expenses of client such as: laundry, email/Internet and telephone etc.
5) Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
6) High risk medical Insurance
7) Tips for the staff
8) World heritage sites entrance fee during sightseeing in Kathmandu
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2. Jomsom to Muktinath, a holy place
Duration: 12 days
Trek start/End: Nayapool/Jomsom
Highest elevation: Muktinath 3800m a holy place for Hindu and Buddhist
Trek style: Teahouse/lodge
Ethnic group: Majority of Magars and Thakalis
Himalayan scenery: Annapurna I- 8091m, Annapurna III-7855m, Annapurna IV- 7525m, Annapurna South 7819m, Varaha Shikhar 7847m, Himchuli 6441m,Dhaulagiri 1- 8163m, Dhaulagiri II- 7751m, Sita Chuchura 6611m, Nilgiri 6940m, Tukche Peak 6920m, Machhapuchhre 6993m and Lamjung Himal 6931m etc.
The trek starts from Kathmandu and traverses to Pokhara by bus. Pokhara to Nayapool by bus/Taxi and trek to Gorepani/Poon hill and decent to Tatopani (hot-spring) and to the deepest gorge Kali Gandaki valley (see photos below) to Muktinath by walk. This trek offers you see enchanting Mountain Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, most beautiful Fishtail and other several mountain peaks, ice fall, water fall, Mountain desert, nature flame, temple and Monasteries, the unique villages, hot spring bath, apple garden, as well as Buddhist people and their colorful culture. Back via same route to Jomsom. Jomsom to Pokhara by air. Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus.
Itinerary:
1) Airport pick up
2) Trek briefing and preparation
3) Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus
4) To Nayapool by Taxi and trek to Tikhedunga
5) To Gorepani
6) To Tatopani
7) To Gasa
8) To Tukche
9) To Jomsom
10) To Kagbeni
11) To Muktinath
12) To Jomsom
13) To Pokhara by flight
14) To Kathmandu
15) Sightseeing at world heritage sites in Kathmandu
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3. Annapurna Base camp (ABC) trek:
Duration: 12 days
Trek start/end: Nayapool and Dhampus phedi/suiket
Grade: Moderate
Highest elevation: ABC 4200m
Ethnic group: Majority of Gurung and Magar
Trek style: Lodge/teahouse
This classic trek start from Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus. Pokhara to Gorepani/Poon hill Chhumrung (Gurung village) to Modi Khola valley to MBC to ABC by walk. It is walk right into the heart of mountain because it is lies on among Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), II, III, IV, South beautiful Mt. Fishtail and other several mountain peaks. You can see more icefalls from MBC and ABC. On this trek, you will be Gurung villages, lush forest, and ice. If you are lucky, you can see Langurs, Musk Deers, Himalayan Thar (wild goat), Jackals and many birds. It is one of the most environmentally sensitive tourist destinations in the ACA. Back via same route to Chhumrung to Landrung to Dhampus Phedi and Pokhara by bus/Taxi and Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist bus.
Itinerary:
1) Airport pick up
2) Trek briefing and preparation
3) Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus
4) To Nayapool by bus/Taxi and trek to Tikhedunga
5) To Ghorapani
6) Hiking to Poon hill (best place to see panoramic views) in the morning than after trek to Tadapani
7) To Chhumrung
8) To Bamboo
9) To Dheurali
10) To ABC
11) To Sinuwa
12) To Landrung
13) To Dhampus phedi and to Pokhara by bus/Taxi
14) To Kathmandu by tourist bus
15) Sightseeing at world heritage sites in Kathmandu
Teahouse package; for the latest price per client please contact us at trekinfo@gmail.com
Cost includes:
1) Airport pick up and departure
2) Two nights accommodation at two star hotel in Thamel/Kathmandu
3) Local and Tourist bus tickets for clients and staffs: an experience guide and porter with full service
4) Annapurna conservation fee
5) Trekking agency service charge
6) Good accommodation during the trekking days
7) Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for clients and staffs during the trekking days.
8) Daily salary for guide and porter
9) One night accommodation in Pokhara
Cost does not include:
1) Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
2) Personal clothes for clients
3) Mineral water, coca-cola, fanta, sprite, beer and whisky or alcohol etc
4) Personal expenses of client such as: laundry, email/Internet and telephone etc.
5) Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
6) High risk medical Insurance
7) Tips for staffs
8) World heritage sites entrance fee during sightseeing Kathmandu
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4.Ghorapani/Poon hill trek
Duration: 7 days
Grade: Easy
Trek style: Teahouse
Highest elevation: Poon hill 3210m
Ethnic group: Majority of Gurung and Poon Magar
Himalayan scenery: Annapurna I- 8091m, Annapurna III-7855m,Annapurna IV- 7525m, Annapurna South 7819m, Varaha Shikhar 7847m, Himchuli 6441m, Dhaulagiri 1- 8163m, Dhaulagiri II- 7751m, Sita Chuchura 6611m, Nilgiri 6940m, , Tukche Peak 6920m, Machhapuchhre 6993m and Lamjung Himal 6931m etc.
From Kathmandu to Pokhara, one travels by bus; from Pokhara to Nayapool by Taxi and trek to Ghorapani by foot. You can see the beautiful Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail; 6993m), Annapurna South, Hiuchuli from Dampus and Gandrung villages. On this trek, the highest point is Poon Hill (3210m) where you can see panoramic view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
Poon Hill is one of the best Himalayan viewpoints in Annapurna. In the spring season, these treks always color forest because of the Rhododendron bloom every year. This trek offers you see the culture of large villages Gurung and Poon Magers. Back via different route to Gandurng to Landrung to Thampus Gurung villages to Thamupus Phedi/Suekhet and to Pokhara by bus. Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist bus.
Itinerary:
1) Airport pick up
2) Trek briefing and preparation
3) Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus
4) To Nayapool by Taxi and trek to Tikhedunga
5) To Gorepani
6) To Poon hill to Gandurng village
7) To Landrung to Potana
8) To Thampus Phedi/Shekhet and to Pokhara by Taxi
9) To Kathmandu by tourist bus
10) Sightseeing at world heritage sites in Kathmandu
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5. Tilicho Lake, the worlds' highest lake (4919m),Tilcho (Mesokanto La) pass to Jomsom trek:
Duration: 19 days
Trek start/end: At Besisahar (drive from Kathmandu 7hrs) and Naya Pool by Taxi/bus to Pokhara
Trek style: full service camping
Grade: Challenging
Highest elevation: Thorong La 5416m
Attraction of AC trek: Majority of Gurungs & Thakalis
Lakes: Gangapurna Lake, Ice Lake and World highest Tilcho Lake.
This trek starts from Kathmandu and traverses to Besisahar by bus. From there, one treks to Manang and onward to Tilcho Lake. On this trek you can see Mt. Lamjung Himal, Mt. Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Nilgiri, Tilcho peak, and the highest lake in the world (4919m), Lake Tilcho. You can also witness the Buddhist people and their colorful culture. The return trip passes though Jomsom; one flies from there to Pokhara, and from Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus.
Itinerary:
1) Airport pick up
2) Trek briefing and preparation
3) Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus
4) Trek to Nagdi
5) To Jagat
6) To Dharapani
7) To Chame
8) To Pisang
9) To Manang
10) Rest day for acclimatizing
11) To Khangsar village
12) To Tilcho Lake
13) To Tilcho (Mesokanto La 5360m) pass to Namphu Kharka camping
14) To Jomsom
15) To Pokhara by air
16) To Kathmandu by tourist bus
17) World heritage sites sightseeing in Kathmandu
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6. Mustang (Lo-Manthang) Trek:
Duration: 10 days
Trek start/end: fly in/out at Jomsom from Pokhara
Grade: Moderate
Highest elevation: 3800m (Lo-Manthang)
Ethnic group: Majority of Thakali and Tibetan
Trek style: Full service camping
Upper Mustang (The walled forbidden kingdom) trek offers you a visit to Lo-Manthang, the capital is walled city ruled by religious king. This are lies on the rain shadow of the mountain. It is undefiled and has its own distinctive culture and traditional which so rich and unique. You can see the oldest Monasteries and enjoy the breathtaking views of Mountain peaks. Once you been this area, you will never forget the experience.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Drive to Pokhara by bus.
Day 2 Pokhara to Jomsom by flight and stay Kagbeni.
Day 3 Enter the restricted area
Days 03-10 Kagbeni to Lo-Mangthang trekking.
Day 14 Back to Jomsom via same route from Lo-Mangthang.
Day 15 Jomsom to Pokhara flight.
Day 16 Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus.
Details:
1) Permit for 10 days: US$ 700.00 and thereafter, per person per day - US$70.00.
2) Cost for liason officer.
3) Minimum - 2 trekkers and Maximum - no limit.
4) Trekking minimum: 10 days.
4) Staff includes: guide, cook and necessary porters
5) Gear: Food, fuel, tents and kitchen equipments
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7. Narphu Valley, Kang La and Thorong La pass trek:
Duration: 17 days
Trek start/end: At Besisahar (drive from Kathmandu 7hrs) and Naya Pool by Taxi/bus to Pokhara
Trek style: Lodge/teahouse trek and camping
Grade: Challenging
Highest elevation: Thorong La 5416m
Attraction of trek: Majority of Gurungs & Tibetan
Narphu Valley is a newly open trekking area in the Annapurna region. You can visit the Tibetan style villages Phu 4200m and Nar 4300m with ancient and historical Tashi Lakhang Monestery. You can enjoy mountain panoramic view around Nar and Phu Gaon (village). It's possible to trek in monsoon season in Nepal because there is no raining at that time.
Itinerary:
1) Airport pick up
2) Trek briefing and preparation
3) Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus
4) Trek to Nagdi
5) To Jagat
6) To Dharapani
7) To Koto
8) To Dharmasala
9) To Kyang
10) To Phu Gaon to Kyang
11) To Nar Gaon
12) To Kang La 5350m pass to Ngawal village
13) To Manang village
14) To Ledar
15) To Thorong Phedi/High camp
16) To Thorong la pass to Muktinath
17) To Jomsom
18) Fly to Pokhara
19) To Kathmandu by tourist bus
20) Sightseeing at world heritage sites in Kathmandu
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| Jon, Chheduk Man, Dan, Sanjay (Thorung La, July 2001) |
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Sylvie (photo appearing above on the left) and Guillaume (right photo above) with Norsang Lama along the Annapurna Circuit during April of 2005.
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| Kali Gandaki River Valley |
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