There is also a vast contrast in landscape and vegetation, and houses some of the most exotic flora & fauna and magnificent mountain scenery from any angle.
You will also have a chance to walk through through quaint lowland villages, lush subtropical forests and the remote Manang region resembling the medieval era. Little wonder why this continues to be the most favoured trekking region in Nepal and perhaps in the world. Although this is the most popular trek in epal, be assured, as with all our trips, we always endeavour to choose secluded campsites away from the usual tourist areas.
Our efforts will be rewarded with the completion of this fantastic trek around the entire Annapurna massif. You will also make your way up to the Throng La pass at 5,416m, and cross down into another valley. The colours, landscape, and terrain are almost like those of Tibet. While on this trek you will be walking amongst the highest mountain peaks in the world. The trek while passing along the Kali Gandaki reveals the world’s deepest gorge and circle all the way down the other side of the valley and back into scattered lowland settlements and completing the circuit. All this will definitely leave you inspired, with a real sense of achievement. A relaxed night and day await you in the tranquil Lakeside town of Pokhara before returning to Kathmandu.
This trek starts from the small hillside town of Besisahar. The route then follows the entire length of the gorge up to Dharapani while exploring forests and villages and watching the mighty river cascading down the mountain. Beyond Dharapani you will finally enter the Himalayan valley. This part of your trek is one of the most beautiful; both sides of the path are watched over by snow-clad mountains. The southern part reveals the Annapurna range while at the north you can see the Manaslu range and the Manang valley nestles between the giants. At Manang you will have a day of rest and to get acclimatized to higher altitudes. This area is populated with Gurung people, a small community of Nepal by size of population. The next two days are challenging because of the crossing of Thorong La (5416m. /17760ft). The hard climb is rewarded with the welcoming temple of Muktinath (3843m). The descent starts beyond this point as you walk back down towards the Kaligandaki River and back up to the hot springs at Tatopani. A day of rest is in order at this amazing natural wonder. Another two days are required to reach Ghorepani (2834m. / 9295ft.). From here you will descend all the way down to Birethanti where our trek ends and continues to the serene lakeside town of Pokhara.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Bus to Besi Sahar, the starting point of the trek.
Day 2: Trek to Bahundanda for the night, a village set on a long ridge at 1310m.
Day 3: Bhaundanda to Chamje
Day 4: Chamje to Dharapani
Day 5: Dharapani to Chame.
Day 6: Chame to Pisang
Day 7: Pisang to Manang
Day 8: Rest Day in Manang
Day 9: Manang to Yak Kharka
Day 10: Yak Kharka to Throng Phedi
Day 11: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath
Day 12: Muktinath to Jomsom via Kagbeni
Day 13: Kagbeni to Tukuche
Day 14: Tukuche to Ghasa
Day 15: Ghasa to Tatopani – Hot Spring
Day 16: Tatopani- day to relax
Day 17: Tatopani to Shikha
Day 18: Shikha to Ghorepani
Day 19: Ghorepani to Trikhedhunga
Day 20: Trikhedhunga to Nayapul followed by an easy drive to Pokhara
