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Created: Tenrec Club
Last update: 16 Sep 2018
Nepal. Around Annapurna
| Activity type: | Trekking |
| Activity level: | Moderate |
| Availability: |
14 Oct 2019 - 30 Oct 2019 |
| Duration: | 17 Day(s) / Tour with flexible start dates |
| Price: | from $760 |
Full description
The track around Annapurna is considered one of the most picturesque routes in the world! The route features a stunning variety of landscapes: you will discover the enchanting views of the highest peaks of the Earth: Annapurna I (8091 m), Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Manaslu (8163 m). Your path will pass through the jungle with rhododendrons blooming in spring, through hanging bridges over rough mountain rivers, past waterfalls and rocks; Buddhist temples and stupas, forsaken in the mountains. Also you will visit lake Tilicho, one of the most altitude mountain lakes in the world.
Nepal is waiting for you!
Price includes
- registration of TIMS — a personal tourist card (2 photos 3x4 are required)
- group medical kit
- guiding services
- auto transfers
- lodge accommodation during all route
- Annapurna National Park staying
Not included in price
- entry visa to Nepal (2 photos 3x4 are required) $40 for 30 days, put on arrival at Kathmandu airport
- insurance (as a must!)
- accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara (about $12 per overnight)
- meals on the trek (about $20 per day)
- fly tickets
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We are Tenrec Club, and our hiking is for all! Who is Tenrec? A tenrec is any species of mammal within the family Tenrecidae, found on Madagascar and in parts of the African mainland. Tenrecs are widely diverse; as a result of convergent evolution they resemble hedgehogs, shrews, opossums, mice and even otters.
And back on trek: our club do not require medical clearance and hiking experience before the tour. We believe that only you can determine your own possibilities! Only desire is required, but we will help this desire come true.
Location
Nepal, Pokhara, Western Development Region, Gandaki
Day 1
Group meeting in Kathmandu. Accommodation in a comfortable guesthouse, with double and triple rooms with hot showers and Wi-Fi. Kathmandu is located in the valley of the same name at an altitude of 1450 meters above sea level and is the historical, cultural and economic center of Nepal. Our guesthouse is placed in the heart of the city, in the Thamel area. There is also a market there where you can buy necessary equipment for the hike.
In the evening we will getting know for group members, and made an acquaintance with the upcoming route.
Day 2
We leave hotel early in the morning and go to Besakhar (760 m) by minibus. Here is situated the checkpoint to the Annapurna National Park. We have lunch and relocate to the mountain village of Chamzha (1430 m), from where our route begins.
Day 3
From Samjhe we start trekking to the mountain village of Darapani (2580 m). Darapani is a very large village, "Dara" in Nepali means "falling", "pani" means water. Two tracks intersected in Dharapani, around Annapurna and towards Manaslu. On the way we stop at the Tal settlement for lunch.
Day 4
Trek from Dharapani to Chame, a village located at an altitude of 2650 m in the valley of the Marsyangdi River near the northern slopes of the Annapurna mountain range. Chame is the administrative center of the Manang district. In good weather from Chama you can see the eighth highest peak of the world — Manaslu (8,156 m).
Day 5
From Chame we go to Pisang (3250 m), with the stopping in the Bratang village to refresh ourselves. Pisang is divided by the Marsyangdi river into two parts, Lower Pisang (on the right bank) and Upper Pisang (on the hill on the left bank). In Upper Pisang there is a Buddhist temple, which is a local landmark. Not far from the Lower Pisang, on the top of the hill a memorial stupa has been erected, with a plaque to commemorate the German-Swiss team of climbers and the accompanying Sherpas, who perished in 1994 while climbing the peak of Pisang (6091 m).
Day 6
We leave Pisang to Manang (3500 m). This is a fairly large settlement, a stronghold of civilization, with hotels, bakeries with delicious pastries, shops with a large assortment. We will spend the whole next day in Manang for acclimatization to a higher altitude. So we rest, taste Nepalese pastries, and those who wish can even go to see the movie: there are several cinemas in Manang.
Day 7
We dedicate the day to acclimatization walk to the Milarepa cave. The road is not so easy, but it is a general reward because of views and numerous Buddhist shrines. According to the legend, the cave was built by the great yogi Milarepa, who possessed not only supernatural powers, but also the prosody ability. Milarepa is the author of many songs and ballads, still popular in Tibet and Nepal.
Day 8
We leave Manang, climbing along the path with the beautiful views of Gangapurna to the Tilicho Base Camp, located at an altitude of 4150 m. This is a large two-story guest house where we will spend the night, gaining strength for tomorrow's ascent.
Day 9
Today we have a hard day ahead and a fairly steep climb, which is essential for good acclimatization. It will be difficult, but useful. Early in the morning, cheerful and rested, we trek to Tilicho Lake, climbing long and stubborn way of about 800 meters high. Lake Tilicho has an elongated form (from the northwest to southeast), its length is 4 km, the width is about 1 km. The lake is being replenished by the meltwater of Tilicho peak glacier, which in good weather will appear before us in all its glory. Small icebergs, separated from the glacier, are often visible on the surface of the lake.
After ascent we have a snack, take pictures, and go down to Kansgar, where we have dinner and spend the night.
Day 10
From Kansgar we go to the village of Yak Harka, 4018 m, consisting of only a few houses (mainly hotels). And if everyone feels well, we can reach the Letard (4200 m). There is a great chance to meet peacefully grazing yaks Along the way, don’t miss the opportunity to capture this picture.
Day 11
From Yak Harka past Thorong Phedi we go to High Camp, the summit camp, from where we will move to the acme of our track — Thorong La Pass. “Thorong High Camp View” is a hotel with several buildings, and we'll have to go to sleep earlier, because of great things to do tomorrow.
Day 12
Early in the morning we pass Torong La (5416 m), the highest point of our route with the stop in the shelter on the summit to drink hot tea and enjoy the views, and descend to Muktinath (3800 m), the Himalaya valley in administrative district of Mustang. Muktinath is a sacred place for Hindus and Buddhists. There are a large number of temples and monasteries in the valley, the most famous of which with the same name Muktinath is located near the village of Ranipauva. Hindus call this place Mukti Kshetra, which means "the place of soul salvation." Also this place is one of the 51 Shakti Pithas (the centers of Shakti worship). In addition to the spiritual values in Muktinath, there are many different restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops, so we have a pleasant time in the evening.
Day 13
We reach Jomsom by jeeps, and then we move to Tatopani (1190 m) by bus. We rest in the village of Tatopani, taking baths in hot springs as a reward for yesterday's hard day.
Day 14
From Tatopani we move to the Ghorepani (2750 m), gaining a considerable altitude. One of the most beautiful phenomena in the Nepalese Himalayas is the rhododendrons flowering in spring and the best place to enjoy it is this small village.
Day 15
We leave Ghorepani through the beautiful Poon Hill viewing point. Rising to an altitude of 3,185 m, the Pun Hill is entirely covered by a rhododendron forest, blossoming from March to April. From the top of the hill opens one of the best views of the Himalayas: from here you can see all the main mountains of this region — Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machapuchu and others.
Having a good look at the majestic mountains and making beautiful panoramic shots, we pass to Nayapul (1070 m).
Day 16
On a public bus we go to Pokhara, a city near the Feva Lake. Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal after Kathmandu. This is a very popular site among tourists, where you can have a great time riding a bike, visiting caves, swimming along the lake on boats or flying a paraglider. And local cafes and restaurants have a very delicious meals of local cuisine!
Day 17
We return to Kathmandu, where you can stay for a few days to take advantage of a variety of tourist offers, whether it's sightseeing or visit to Chitwan National Park with the wild animals. Or you can fly over Everest on a small plane, or paraglide, raft or try bungee jumping. Kathmandu will not let you get bored!
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