Trekking in Nepal : Annapurna - Manaslu - Dhaulagiri Trek
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| 18 days - Moderate | Max Altitude: 5000m / 16,500ft |
| Trek Name: Annapurna - Manaslu - Dhaulagiri Trek Trek Code: ANAMD |
Max Group Size: 15 |
| Kathmandu - Pokhara - 13 day Annapurna Camping Trek | Cost: $US 1,546 |
| Is this trek for you? | |
| Being self-sufficient with tents and cooking crew, we get well away from the usual trekking trails, lodges and other walkers. This trip is ideal for those who enjoy the greater sense of freedom and closeness to nature that camping affords, and the satisfaction of reaching places that most others don't. A reasonable level of fitness is required - expect to walk 4-7 hours per day, sometimes along quite narrow and indistinct paths. |
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Leaving the main trekking trails and their traffic behind, we follow instead a route heading roughly west through several small rural communities. We ascend steadily for the next few days, up steep terraced hillsides, and through rhododendron and oak forest alive with flowers and birds. Along the way we camp at some spectacular sites perched on high ridges, with just the magnificent mountain scenery for company.
An early start sees us climbing Poon Hill above Ghorepani, aiming for arrival at sunrise to view a superb vista of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri Himal.
For a short time we join the main trail from Ghorepani to Chitre, before branching off again. Our path undulates before emerging above the treeline as we make for our highest campsite at Kopra Ridge (3870m). The views here are just fantastic. Annapurna South
(7237m) towers directly above us and is only 6 kilometres away. Beyond the dramatic Kali Kandaki valley - the deepest gorge in the world - the Dhaulagiri Himal (Dhaulagiri at 8167m) dominates the skyline to the west. And in the far east, Manaslu (8163m) can also be seen.At Kopra Ridge we stay a couple of days to explore and enjoy the stunning mountain wilderness. A demanding day trip can be made to the holy lakes at Kaire, where an altitude of 5000m is briefly gained.
Our descent takes us along trails used only by local shepherds and pilgrims to reach habitation again at Tadapani and then Ghandruk. These are Gurung villages, whose menfolk have served in the British Gorkha regiments. Exceptional views of the Annapurna and Manaslu Himal are to be had here.
Finally we descend to Naya Pul, where a coach will take us to our hotel in Pokhara, Nepal's second largest city. We can relax here as we wish, perhaps enjoying some water activities on tranquil Lake Phewa. A flight returns us to Kathmandu to complete our trip.
| Itinerary: | |
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1360m) transfer to hotel Day 02: Kathmandu, half day sightseeing tour Day 03: Nayapul (1100m) Day 04: Lyangdi (1650m) Day 05: Sallijan (2300m) Day 06: Nangi (2100m) Day 07: Phulbari (2658m) Day 08: Saunta 2200m) Day 09: Chistibung (3000m) Day 10: Kopra Ridge (3870m) Day 11: Kopra ridge, rest & exploration Day 12: Kopra ridge, rest & exploration Day 13: Dobaato (3420m) Day 14: Ghabdruk (1950m) Day 15: Pokhara (850m) Day 16: Pokhara sightseeing Day 17: Fly back to Kathmanfu Day 18: Departure (Trek ends after breakfast) |
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| Trips Start Dates: | |
2010: |
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| Price from Kathmandu (US dollars): | |
| Trip Price - $US 1350 Domestic Flight - $US 196 | |
| Included in your trip: | |
| ● Airport transfers ● Half day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu ● Domestic flight to/from Pokhara & domestic departure taxes ● All other transport ● Services of experienced leaders, trekking guides & porters & cooking crew ● All accommodation (5 nights hotels, 12 nights two-person tents with foam sleeping mat provided) ● All meals on trek (17 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 12 dinners) ● Trek pack (sleeping bag, sleeping sheet, kit bag(duffel bag), down jacket) ● Annapurna Conservation Park Fee ● Specialized Medical Kit including medical oxygen ● Insurance for all Local Staffs |
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| Not included: | |
● Visa
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