Annapurna & Thorong La

This is the most celebrated route in Nepal. Trek though a tremendous diversity of ecological zones spanning from sub-topical to alpine. Equally varied are the cultures along the route from Tibetan origins Thakali, Magar and the Gurung hills people. Unlike most circuit trekkers we will begin from Gorkha, home to the brave Nepalese soldiers serving in the British army. As we gain altitude the arid climate will be prominent in the landscape, dramatic stone pillars, and a snaking river cutting the valley. We will take an acclimatization day in Manang, from here we head towards the highest point of the trip at Thorung La pass, 5416m. The trail descends most of the way to Pokhara passing through the holy site of Muktinath and towards the deepest gorge of Kali Gandaki Allow yourself to be awe-inspired.

Grade: Moderate / Adventurous

Departures:
21 Mar to 16 Apr / 18 Apr to 14 May / 19 Sep to 15 Oct / 17 Oct to 12 Nov

Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Meet & transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel.
Day 02: ½ day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley. O/N Hotel.
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu / Gorkha. Trek to Daraundi Khola. O/N Camp.
Day 04: Trek to Palungtar. O/N Camp.
Day 05: Trek to Bhote Odar. O/N Camp.
Day 06: Trek to Simal Chaur. O/N Camp.
Day 07: Trek to Ngadi. O/N Camp.
Day 08: Trek to Jagat. O/N Camp.
Day 09: Trek to Dharapani. O/N Camp.
Day 10: Trek to Chame. O/N Camp.
Day 11: Trek to Pisang. O/N Camp.
Day 12: Trek to Manang. O/N Camp.
Day 13: Rest day at Manang for local excursion. O/N Camp.
Day 14: Trek to Yak Kharka. O/N Camp.
Day 15: Trek to Thorong Phedi. O/N Camp.
Day 16: Cross Thorong La and trek to Muktinath. O/N Camp.
Day 17: Trek to Marpha. O/N Camp.
Day 18: Trek to Lete. O/N Camp.
Day 19: Trek to Tatopani. O/N Camp.
Day 20: Trek to Ghorepani. O/N Camp.
Day 21: Trek to Tadapani. O/N Camp.
Day 22: Trek to Ghandrung. O/N Camp.
Day 23: Trek to Pothana. O/N Camp.
Day 24: Trek to Phedi and drive back to Pokhara. O/N Camp.
Day 25: Fly Pokhara / Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel.
Day 26: At leisure in Kathmandu for independent activities. O/N Hotel.
Day 27: Transfer to airport for departure.