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A truly world-class trek with an amazing range of physical and cultural landscapes experienced on this great trans-Himalayan walk

This is the shortened version of the classic Annapurna Circuit trek ending at Jomsom. This remarkable trek around the Annapurna Massif is one of the world's finest walks with an unmatched diversity. You can experience the exhilaration of crossing high mountain passes at the barren windswept edges of the Tibetan plateau, trek across ridges, through gorges and also descend to sub-tropical forest, rice-fields and banana groves and, encounter many of the different tribal groups and pass sacred Buddhist and Hindu shrines.

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 Trek through the world's deepest gorge along Kali Gandaki Valley, to Jomsom (2,710m)
Day 14 From Jomsom take spectacular mountain flight to Pokhara (820m); afternoon free in Pokhara
Day 15 Drive to Kathmandu along a narrow river valley
Day 16/17 At leisure in Kathmandu
Day 18 Trip concludes

Trip profile
18 Day Trip
11 days point-to-point trek
5 nights Kathmandu
1 night Pokhara
Accommodation
Trek accommodation
Transport Private bus and plane
Type TeaHouse
StyleDiscovery
When to VisitOct to Nov, Mar to May
Altitude Max 5,416m/ 17,765ft (Thorung Pass)
Altitude Avg 2,800m/ 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
Crossing KaliGandaki
ThorungLa (5,416m)

Highlights
-Kathmandu's ancient temples and markets
-Scenic drive to Besisahar and to Kathmandu through  deep river valleys
-Incredible geographic and cultural diversity
-Trek through sub-tropical forests, rice-fields and  banana groves to ridges and moraines
-Mule caravans reminiscent of olden times
-Meeting people of various ethnic backgrounds; ie,  Brahmin, Chettri, Gurung, Manangi, Thakali, Mustangi  Tibetan
-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 La 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
-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
-Jomsom-Pokhara: one of the world's most beautiful  mountain flights
-Beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara

Inclusions
-All meals except main meals in Kathmandu;
-All ground transport, including airport transfers, and  flight 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.

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

Comments
-This route boasts of some of the finest teahouses in  Nepal
-It is important to have 2 spare days in Kathmandu as  cushion for any flight delays or cancellation at the  remote mountain airstrip of Jomsom
-Please note that the prosperous town of Jomsom (at  the Kali Gandaki Valley) is being connected by road and  there are a lot of constructions 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. Given the  circumstances, flying out of Jomsom, although  worthwhile for the flight's sake, sadly appears to be the  better option than do the entire Circuit route.
-This trek could be done in combination with a side trip  to Tilicho Lake, or Nar-Phoo region