The most diverse trek in the Himalaya start in lush terraced farmland, through high Manang Tibetan landscape to the wide Kali Gandaki River between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. We stay in Thakali courtyard lodges, with world class food, visit Buddhist rock face monasteries and the sacred pilgrimage site of Muktinath. We see fantastic waterfalls and relax in natural hot springs. The Annapurna range is stunning; and we discover it close up from all sides; the majestic views from the south, the sculpted ice of the great north faces and the deep gorges of the west. We take in the final sunrise panorama from Poon Hill, and still have time for a few days to relax in gorgeous lakeside Pokhara. Much of the walking on the circuit is straight-forward, but half way round is the 5,416 m Thorong pass, a very tough but very rewarding day.
TREK HIGHLIGHTS
Explore beautiful Kagbeni village - The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath -View of Dhawagiri Ice- flow -The world deepest gorge and the Kaligandaki valley - Natural Hot spring at Tatopani - Sunrise at Poonhill with magnificent mountain views.
Facts of the Trip Trekking Destination: Muktinath |
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Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu
Altitude 1300Meters
Arrive Katmandu traditional wel-come by our representative after transferred to our Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara
Duration 6 hours | Altitude 850Meters
Drive to pokhara gives you an excellent introduction to the foothills as we wind our way from valley to valley, picking up mountain vistas on the passes between. Lunch is on route at Dumre. On arrival in Pokhara we head for our excellent lakeside hotel. From the roof we get our first view of beautiful Machapuchare, the 'fish-tail' peak. Pokhara lakeside is relaxation paradise, with excellent restaurants and juice bars on the shores of Phewa Tal. Overnight hotel.
Day 03 : Pokhara - Jomsom ( 2500 M) -Kagbeni
Duration 3 hours | Altitude 2775Meters
Early morning transfer to Airport, fly to Jomsom enjoy Breakfast, couple of hrs trek to Kagbeni, the total altitude difference of the day will be (+275M) today. So, need to drink more water and walk slowly as possible but steady. This is one of the world's most exciting flight to see Mountain closely through plane, Annapurna One 8083 Meters, Dhaulagiri 8163 Meters, Fishtail 6900 Meter, and other numerous peaks, deep gorges, dense Rhododendron forest, enjoy Breakfast at in Jomsom viewing majestic views of Mt. Nilgiri.
Day 04: Kagbeni - Muktinath
Duration 5 hours | Altitude 3700Meters
After breakfast we continue to trek to Muktinath, the total altitude difference of the day will be (+ 925M). You will see earth, fire and water come together where the eternal flame burns night and day, giving the place an aura of mystery. This is the holy pilgrimage sites for both Buddhist & Hindus.
Day 05: Muktinath - Marpha
Duration 6 hours | Altitude 2665Meters
After breakfast we trek down , the total altitude difference of the day will be ( - 1035M) Down the wide flat valley of the Kali Gandaki, the landscape changes yet again as we past between twisted stratified rock formations to Jomosom (2739Mlunch stop) the centre for the Mustang District. After lunch we carry on a short way to Marpha (2693M), a gorgeous little whitewashed town, where the houses and lodges are built around beautiful courtyards which protect them from the strong afternoon wind, drawn up between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Overnight lodge
Day 06: Marpah - Kalopani
Duration 6 hours | Altitude 2530Meters
After breakfast we trek down , the total altitude difference of the day will be ( - 135M)While we continue to walk down, past the agricultural research farm just out of Marpha, to the large village of Tukuche (2615M), historically important as the Thakali trade centre, evident by it's handsome architecture, richly carved. We have lunch here. Soon after we come to the interesting village of Khobang (2625M) where the trail enters an internal corridor protecting the entrances to the houses from the wind. On down to Kalopani (2555M) our night stop. Overnight lodge
Day 07: Kalopani - Tatopani
Duration 7hours | Altitude 1200Meters
After breakfast we trek further , the total altitude difference of the day will be ( - 1330M)On through Lete and Ghasa (2062M), the trail now high above the river passing through a narrow gorge, regarded as the deepest and steepest in the world, dwarfing us between the summits of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna high above. Kabre, the northern-most hill-caste village on the trail, marks the change back from dryer Tibetan landscape, becoming more lush as we move into Hindu areas again - Brahmin and Chetri hill farmers and Gurung and Magar tribes. We stop for lunch at the spectacular waterfall of Rupse Chhaharo (5350ft), a truly beautiful spot. Then through the small village of Dana we head for our lodge stop at Tatopani - literally 'hot springs', where we can take a good relaxing soak before supper. This is the last Thakali village south, and shows all the signs of their enterprising spirit. Overnight lodge.
Day 08: Tatopani - Gorepani
Duration 8 hours | Altitude 2847Meters
After breakfast we trek further , the total altitude difference of the day will be ( +1647M Trek to Gorepani will make little bit tough after all the easy days coming down the Kali Gandaki. A long day, all up hill, and it is usually quite hot. We avoid the worst of it by making a good early start, climbing up through the villages Ghara (1447M) and Sikha (2099M) before the day warms up. At Phalate (2277M) we have most of the climb behind us and magnificent views of the huge south face of Dhaulagiri, which have been getting better as we go up. We can stop here for lunch or at Chitre (2354M), just beyond. We make sure to keep on the right route, up to the right, and it is really not far now to our lodge stop at Ghorepani (9250ft), originally a horse watering place on the ridge, which has evolved into an important crossroads with many tourist lodges. Overnight lodge.
Day 09: Gorepani - Thirki Dunga
Duration 4 hours | Altitude 1800Meters
After breakfast we trek further , the total altitude difference of the day will be ( -1047M)Its been a daily routine of getting up early and walk. We get up early and climb Poon Hill (3225M) standing just south of Ghorepani. To be there as the sun rises over the valley of Pokhara, and lights the whole panorama of peaks from Dhaulagiri through Annapurna and Machhapuchhare to Lamjung and way out east, is truly one of the most magical moments in the Himalaya. A wonderful finale to the trek. From here it is all down hill to Tirkhedunga Overnight lodge.
Day 10: Thirki Dunga - Pokhara
After breakfast we trek further , the total altitude difference of the day will be ( -975M)The last stretch to reach the good road just beyond Birethanti village (1108M), where our transport will be waiting to take us on the short drive back to the our luxury hotel in Pokhara. Overnight hotel.
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