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TYPE DE GOUVERNEMENT : REPUBLIQUE FEDERALE PRESIDENT : RAM BARAN YADAV MONNAIE : ROUPIE NEPALAISE HABITANTS : 29 519 114 SUPERFICIE : 147 181 KM2 CAPITALE : KATMANDU LANGUES PARLEES : NEPALAIS
TREKKING ANNAPURNA 21 DAY - REFERENCE : NEP001
ACCUEILDay 1 Arrival : 15 -20 Minute drive (Airport to Hotel) AIT representative will greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transport you to your Kathmandu hotel. After having formal introduction, you are being served with welcome drink at the hotel. They will give you helpful tips for your time in Kathmandu. O/N Hotel Day 2 Kathmandu Sight-seeing: 3-4 hours. After breakfast, you are being prepared for joining a guided tour of the amazing sightseeing of the Kathmandu Valley. You can visit Durbar Square, Swayambhunath ‘Monkey’ Temple, the famous Hindu temple – Pashupatinath and the largest Stupa in Nepal – Boudhanath onwards at afternoon we gather for a pre trek briefing and introduction to your trek leader & make arrangements for your ‘trek pack’. In the Evening AIT organizes welcome dinner at a local restaurant Day 3 Early morning start to make the bus journey around 6 hours to Besisahar (850m), the starting point of the trek. Your adventure begins! Passing through many small villages on the way will fascinate you with snippets of every day living in these lowland villages. Day 4 Your first day’s walk involves crossing a few suspension bridges, waterfalls, several up and down hill sections, across rice paddies and subtropical forest. The villages and people are an interesting mix. You eventually ascend to Bahundanda (Hills of Brahmans) for the night, a village set on a long ridge at 1310m Day 5 Trek through amphitheatre-shaped rice terraces, along a steep vertical cliff, lush forests, and some culturally intriguing villages. Spend the night at Chamje at 1430m. Day 6 Today you enter the Manang district after passing fields of corn, barley and potatoes and then through forests of bamboo and Rhododendrons. Dharapani (1950m) is where you spend the night at 2160m, the first of many villages you will encounter with typical Tibetan architecture. Day 7 Today you will negotiate a few steep forested ridges, along with several landslides on route, remember to look up though, as you will receive some sensational views of major Himalayan peaks. Your target for the night is Chame at 2,630m. Day 8 A narrow steep path through a very dense forest will bring you to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. As the trail opens up you will be surround by Himalayan Peaks all the way to Upper Pisang, at 3700m. Day 9 Enter the upper Manang region, where the rainfall is much lower. You will notice much contrast with the landscape and vegetation; the cold arid climate creates a much harsher environment. This area is a fascinating mix of barren cliffs and exotic rock formations in contrast to the snow covered Himalayan peaks. You have entered another world; Manang Village is set at 3500m. Day 10 Rest day in Manang. This is necessary for acclimatization. The village itself is fascinating; there are also some spectacular side trips not far away. The glacial lake below the icefall is mandatory. Day 11 Start the 2000m ascents up to the Throng La Pass. Today is a short walk up to Yak Kharka, a small settlement set at 4090m. Gradual ascent is the key to avoiding altitude problems. Day 12 Make your way to the foot of the pass, Throng Phedi (4600). A small although busy settlement catering to the needs of a multitude of trekkers and climbers that use this point as a base camp. Day 13 Across Throng La pass 5,416m. An early start is important in order to cope with the long day over the pass. Challenging, however very rewarding. Crossing this infamous pass will take you into a world beyond reality. It is truly one of life's magical moments! Descend to Muktinath at 3800m. Which is one of the famous pilgrimages place in Nepal. You'll see good combination between two different religions. Day 14 The country today is quite surreal as you trek along a plateau above the Kali Gandaki, the world's deepest gorge. Similar to Tibet the landscape is wild and barren, at times you will feel completely isolated, it is almost Erie, giving you an out of this world experience. Descend further to a more comfortable elevation and temperature; it is extraordinary how the landscape changes in days walk. Spend the night at Kagbeni Day 15 Follow the bank of the holy river spend the o/n Marpha (2670m). Enjoy with the view of Dhaulagiri Glacier, Nilgiri and Tibetan land, culture and renowned for an assortment of apple delicacies. Day 16 5/6 hours hiking through by the Kali Gandaki valley and O/N Ghasa (2530m ) Day 17 Emerge back into subtropical forests, lush with vegetation. Villages today are more frequent enjoy observing the everyday lives of the local village people. Pass through by the deepest gorge. Stay the night at Tatopani (1200m) and relax in the hot springs. Day 18 A steep climbing and genteelly up to Ghorepani (2850m) today. You will stay here the night in order to make the climb up Poon Hill early in the morning. From this point you receive spectacular unobstructed views of the Himalayan. Day 19 After the walk up Poon Hill continue the trek down to Birethanti and a short walk to complete the trail, you will be received and transported to Pokhara, a peaceful lakeside city harbouring a unique setting of tropical climate and vegetation with the dramatic backdrop of the Himalayas. Day 20 Morning sight seeing around Pokhara and afternoon by flight to Kathmandu and transfer to your Hotel O/N Day 21 Departure: You could catch up on some last minute shopping, Internate to your friends and family before departure to Airport or onwards to your next destination Trip Inclusions -Pre-trip services & advice -Embassy Reg. -All permits such as National park, Trekking Permit, ACAP, Climbing permits as itinerary describes. -All hygienic meals such as Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner while you are on treks. -All accommodations as per Itinerary describe. -Use boiling water reduces mountain pollution & save money. We provide you boiling water. -Down sleeping bags and Jackets -Trekking gear duffle bag for your trekking stuffs. -Good quality climbing equipments for peak climbing except 6500m expeditions. -High quality tents, mattress, pillows, kitchen equipments for camping trek -Medical Kit Bag on every trip -First Aid and Eco trained English Speaking professionals guide -Domestic airport Tax -All Comfortable, private transportation by car, bus and plane as per itinerary -Necessary porters as per the trip -Staffs insurance, well paid salary, high altitudes equipments, foods and accommodations -Rescue Arrangements off course not the rescue bills please! -High altitudes chamber bags (PAC) for high altitudes treks, expedition, Mt. Kailash and long private Tibet Tours. -Group celebration dinner -10 % VAT and 2% TSC Taxes Trip Exclusions -International airfare to/from home city; -Food and Accommodation while you are off the trip. -Nepal entry visa costs -Visa extension fees; -International Airport departure taxes; -Excess baggage charges; -Travel, trek and expedition medical and evacuation insurance; -Emergency evacuation charges, if required; -Personal expenses (e.g. phone calls, laundry, alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, souvenirs, etc.); -Tips for the staffs because this is the sign of the guest happiness at the end of the trip. It has been establish a custom say "Baksis" -Any loss due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, road blockage due to landslide, etc Annapurna Circuit Trek- 21 days 17 nights 18 days trekking on full board Include 3 nights 4 Star Hotel accommodation in Katmandu & Pokhara Activities: - Hiking, Cultural Experience & Sightseeing. Price: - US$ 1025
PRE-RESERVER SUITEWalk completely around the Annapurna massif. Trek through low land Brahmin and Chhettri villages to the remote Manang village, and down the Kali Gandaki George (officially deepest George in the World). Cross a 5416m pass-probably the highest you will ever get without climbing a mountain. This 18-day trek offers the widest range of experiences we have ever encountered, and for this reason it has become most popular trek in Nepal. It passes through country inhabited by a wide diversity of peoples, offers spectacular mountain scenery and goes far north of the Himalayas to the Tibetan Plateau. Altitudes of 5416m are reached, and a high level of physical health and fitness is necessary. The journey begins in Besisahar town, where, for the first 7 days we will trek through the eloquent rice paddies, lush jungle and hospitable villages of the Annapurna Conservation Area. The awe-inspiring views of Mt. Manaslu (8187m) and the Annapurna range provide a dramatic backdrop for the initial stages of this trek. An acclimatization day will be spent in the Tibetan village of Manang (3500m), where we will be able to observe Buddhist monks in worship at one of the many majestic monasteries of this area. A side trip will also be taken to the icy Gangapurna Lake and the awesome Gangapurna Glacier, a photographers paradise! We continue ascending to the Throng La Pass (5416m), from where we can enjoy spectacular views of Mustang Peak and the snow-covered giant; Dhaulagiri (8167m). Arriving in village of Muktinath, we will be able to see the celebrated Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath Temple with its 108 spring water taps and the mysterious natural gas fires. We descend, following the breathtaking Kali Gandaki River Valley, officially the deepest gorge in the world. Continuing along the gorge to the beautiful village of Tatopani, we will be able to bathe in the famous hot springs. We will take an early morning side-trip to Poon Hill viewing point (3210m), where we will enjoy a magnificent sunrise over the whole Annapurna range. Finally, we descend to the village of Nayapul from where we will take a bus to Pokhara city, the final destination.