Annapurna and the lost valleys
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This Himalayan trek brings you a wonderful, never-to-be-forgotten experience in 3 weeks time. The combination of the 3 areas ensures that you discover the typical villages in the Himalayas, get to know different ethnic groups and see an enormously varied landscape. From rough steep cliffs to gently rolling hills; from rice and grain terraces to rocky terrain and snowy passes; from a stay in a secluded Buddhist monastery to a typical hiker’s lodge with more or fewer facilities.
A must for anyone who has enough time and loves walking!
In the end you will complete you tour with relaxing days in Pokhara and Dadhikot.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Kathmandu
Your arrival in Kathmandu – airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel in the capital Kathmandu.
The beautiful hotel has a big and quiet garden, and is located nearby Thamel (the main tourist hub in Kathmandu).
Free day.
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Day 2 : Free day in Kathmandu
Free Day in Kathmandu (option city visit with guide) – Meeting with trekking guide and preparation for trekking.
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Day 3 : Kathmandu - Besisahar
Together with the guide, by local bus from Kathmandu to Besisahar (760m). (In total around 8 hours)
First night in a trekkers lodge.
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Day 4 : Besisahar - Koto
Transport with jeep from Besisahar to Koto (2619m) (6 to 7 hours driving)
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Day 5 : Koto - Meta
We enter Nar-Phu valley and begin the trek. Hike mainly uphill today from Koto tot Meta (3560m).
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Day 6 : Meta - Phu
From Meta via villages of Chyako and Kyang to Phu (4080m).
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Day 7: Phu
Exploration of this ancient remote village (Phu) and the nearby monastery (with great view).
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Day 8 : Phu - Nar Phedi
Hike from Phu to Nar Phedi (3490m), where we overnight in the Buddhist monastery
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Day 9 : Nar
Via the beautiful Tibetan chortens to the village Nar, situated at 4110m
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Day 10 : Nar
Acclimatization trip along the yak fields up to Kangla Phedi (4530m) and back to Nar.
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Day 11 :Nar - Ngawal
By crossing the Kang La pass (5320m), we reach Ngawal (3660m) and arrive on the Annapurna Circuit.
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Day 12 : Ngawal - Manang
We leave the restricted area and hike to Manang (3540m).
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Day 13 : Manang - Tilicho Base Camp
From Manang to Tilicho Base Camp (4400m).
Hoping for clear weather, as we will visit the high-altitude-lake Tilicho tomorrow morning.
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Day 14 : Tilicho Base Camp - Khangsar
Hike to Tilicho Lake (4800m) in the morning and then back via Base Camp and further to Khangsar (3700m).
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Day 15 : Khangsar - Leddar
Uphill from Khangsar to Leddar (4250m)
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Day 16 : Leddar - Thorung Phedi High Camp
We keep going uphill, to our “highest” night from this trek.
From Leddar to Thorung Phedi High Camp. The lodge in High Camp is situated at 4800m.
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Day 17 : Thorung Phedi High Camp - Muktinath
Today we cross the highest point of this trek: the Thorung La Pass (5416m). Later on, descending to Muktinath (3810m).
Muktinath is a holy place where many Hindu pilgrims come to visit the local temple.
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Day 18: Muktinath - Kagbeni
Hike from Muktinath to Kagbeni(2800m)
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Day 19 : Kagbeni - Marpha
from Kagbeni to Marpha (2700m), a place amidst the apple orchards
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Day 20 : Marpha - Ghasa
From Marpha to Ghasa (2000m)
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Day 21 : Ghasa - Tatopani
From Ghasa to Tatopani (1200m) ; hot spring
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Day 22 : Tatopani - Pokhara
This is the last day of our trek, and we take together with the guide, the bus back to the city, Pokhara.
Enjoy some rest at the hotel or lakeside.
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Day 23 : Free day in Pokhara
A free day in Pokhara.
You can rent a mountainbike, go for a trekkers massage, enjoy some food and drinks, go shopping, visit the mountaineering museum, and much more!
Option: tandemflight paragliding (to book in advance)
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Day 24 : Pokhara - Dadhikot
A quiet day on the bus today: by tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu. We arrange your pick-up for the last few kms. until Dadhikot.
Our bed & breakfast at the country side, is located in a non-touristic area, amidst the paddy fields.
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Day 25 : Free day in Dadhikot
Free day in Dadhikot – optional guided city tour Bhaktapur (royal city).
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Day 26 : Departure
Free day. Transport to the airport for your international departure
Price Details
PRICE: (valid until the end of December 2022)
€ 1697 per person * on the basis of two persons
* The service of a Porter cost € 475 extra for the full trek and he/she carries max. 12kg.
This trip can’t be booked for one person; ask for your price when there are more than two participants.
* Option: Kathmandu (Boudhanath and Pashupatinath) with guide is €33 per person.
* Option: Patan with guide is €30 per person.
* Option: Bhaktapur with guide is €35 per person.
* Option: Paragliding in Pokhara is €80 per person.
Included
- All transportation in Nepal as mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara (hotel with breakfast) and in Dadhikot (bed & breakfast)
- Services, and insurance for a guide while on trekking
- Overnight stay in lodges and three meals a day (19 nights) while on trekking (for you and for your guide)
- All needed permits for the trek
- Administration fee
Excluded
- Your international flight and airport taxes
- Your travel, health and cancellation insurance
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Dadhikot
- Drinks and extras
- Porter/s for your luggage during the trek
- The usual tips
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Annapurna and the lost valleys
Wow! Both regions are so impressive!
I really enjoyed my trek Annapurna Circuit, already some time ago. And not such a long time ago, I was impressed again. Fantastic landscapes, friendly people and very authentic villages in the remote NarPhu trekking area.
Wishing I can go back there one day.....Annemie
Written on January 27th, 2019
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