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One of the world's classic treks around the entire Annapurna range, with am amazing variety of mountain scenery and Himalayan culture

This remarkable trek explores the tremendous diversity of the renowned Annapurna region, embracing high mountain passes, lush terraced fields, stark Tibetan landscapes and subtropical flora, all linked by historic trade routes still tramped by donkey caravans. Amidst the spectacular mountain vistas, we also visit remote monasteries and temples, see waterfalls of melted snow, cross icy rivers, soak in hot spring, traverse broad plains and at the climax, cross the formidable Thorung La pass. A truly epic journey!

Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu (1,330m)
 Day 2 In Kathmandu, sightseeing Kathmandu Valley
 Day 3 Drive to Besisahar and on to Bulbule (840m); commence trek across forested ridges to Ngadi (930m)
 Day 4/8 Slowly ascend Marsyandi Valley to the trading village of Manang (3,540m)
Day 9 Acclimatization day in Manang
 Day 10/12 Cross the mighty Thorung la (5,416m) to Muktinath (3,800m), a place of pilgrimage
Day 13/15 Trek through the world's deepest gorge along Kali Gandaki Valley, beneath the great peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna (both above 8000m), to Tatopani (1,190m)
Day 16/17 Ascend to Ghorepani (2,750m) and the famous view point of Poon Hill (3,193m), before reaching Pokhara (820m)
Day 18 Drive to Kathmandu along a narrow river valley
Day 19 At leisure in Kathmandu
 Day 20 Trip concludes

Trip profile
20 Day Trip
15 days point-to-point trek
4 nights Kathmandu
1 night Pokhara
Accommodation
Trek accommodation14 nights Teahouses
Transport Private bus
Type TeaHouse
Style Discovery
When to VisitOct to Nov, Mar to May
Altitude Max5,416m/ 17,765ft (Thorung Pass)
Altitude Avg2,800m/ 9,185ft
Grade D/STRENUOUS
-Involves trekking of up to 6-7 hours a day at a steady pace (at altitude, as we  approach ThorungLa)
-Crossing of the high Thorung La Pass (5,416m) is difficult and is usually  snowbound from mid-Dec to mid-April, although navigable
-Downhill section of Thorung Pass to Muktinath is very steep and could be  treacherous in case of snowfall
-Risk of altitude problems and exposure

Highlights
-Kathmandu's ancient temples and markets
-Scenic drive to Besisahar and to Kathmandu through  deep river valleys
-Incredible geographic and cultural diversity
-Trek across ridges and moraines and descend to sub- tropical forests, rice-fields and banana groves
-Mule caravans reminiscent of olden times
-Meeting people of various ethnic backgrounds; ie,  Brahmin, Chettri, Gurung, Manangi, Thakali, Mustangi  Tibetan, Magar
-Ancient Buddhist monasteries and old villages
-Try the potent Seabuckthorn juice, said to have vitamin  content higher than any other fruit or vegetable
-Trading village of Manang
-Cross 5416m Thorung Pass, one of the world's highest  navigable passes
-Fantastic mountain panorama from the pass
-Sharing trail with pilgrims on their way to Muktinath  Temple, one of Hindu's most revered sites
-Walk the famous Apple Pie trail from Muktinath, and  sample apple brandy
-Walk through the world's deepest river gorge flanked by  Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri (both above 8000m)
-Walk on the historic trade route and explore the trading  villages
-Relax in a hot spring
-Ascend the world-famous Poon Hill to view sunrise  over the Annapurnas
-Beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara

Inclusions
-All meals except main meals in Kathmandu;
-All ground transport, including airport transfers as  mentioned;
-All accommodations;
-Sightseeing in Kathmandu;
-All applicable permits and entrance fees;
-Full trek staff arrangements including a Trek Leader  and Sherpa guides;
-Porters or pack animals to carry personal and group  equipments;
-Use of Trek Pack;
-Group medical kit;
-All major group equipments, etc.
-All trekking permit

 Exclusions
-Presonal expansc
-Tip & Donation
-Drinks
-Air fare

Comments
-This route boasts of some of the finest teahouses in  Nepal
-Please note that the prosperous town of Jomsom (at  the Kali Gandaki Valley) is being connected by road and  there are a lot of construction work going on below  Jomsom as part of Nepal's drive to bring road networks  to major villages. We ask you to experience this trek  before it's too late as there is another road construction  in the pipeline on other sections of the trekking trail
-This trip could be combined with Annapurna Sanctuary,  Nar-Phoo, or a side trip to Tilicho Lake, if you have  more days to spare