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Annapurna Circuit Jomsom trek - 15 Days
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This trek completely around the famed Annapurna
Massif offers the most diversity of any trek in
Nepal: fascinating ethnic groups each with their
own language, incredible views of many of the
Himalaya's most famous high peaks, and
constantly changing panoramas - from lush,
tropical rice paddies and moss-laden.
There are Rhododendron forests to Tibetan
fortresses clinging to rocky cliffs which will
definitely stun you. Starting with a drive to
Besisahar you ascend along the Marsyangdi river
valley. You pass beneath snowcapped Annapurnas
II, III and IV and a range of 6,000m. peaks
stretching north to Tibet. You cross Thoroung La
pass (5418m.) to reach the holy shrine of
Muktinath. You then descend into the mighty Kali
Ghandaki Valley - the deepest river valley on
the face of the earth - 7000m deep between
Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. At the end you trek
through a wonderful rhododendron forest on the
Gorepani Ridge and the picturesque Gurung
villages before finishing back in the Pokhara
Valley.
As this is one of the most popular trekking
routes in Nepal many lodges catering to the
needs of the trekkers have sprung up all along
this trail and you will be staying in one of
these lodges every night. Apart from being able
to enjoy homely comforts you will have the added
advantage of being guests to families of
different ethnic people typical of this area.
The Manang and the Kali Gandaki valleys lie
along an ancient trade route between India and
China, and a variety of ethnic peoples have
settled here: Newars, Chettris, Gurungs,
Manangeys and Thakalis.
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Duration: 15 Days
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Trek type: Tea House |
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Max Altitude: 5416 m. |
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Minimum Pax: 1 + |
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Mode of travel:
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Grade: Moderate |
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Below itinerary can be re designed as per your
timeframe and interest. Please, let us know
whether you would like to make it shorter or
longer

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Itinerary in Detail
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Day 01 : |
Drive from Kathmandu to Beshishahar (823m.)
which takes about seven hours. You drive along
the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway to Dumre and then
follow the narrow and paved road by the
Marsyangdi River to Besi Sahar (823m.). It takes
almost 6 hours. Beshishahar is the district
headquarters of Lamjung district. All the local
government offices are situated here. From here,
you can see some of mountain peaks, natural
sceneries surrounding the valley and the daily
activities of local people. This headquarter is
the centre from where the daily usable
commodities are supplied to the different
villages and numerous towns. |
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Day 02 : |
Trek from Beshishahar to Nagdi (1050m.) which
takes about four and half hours. The first part
of the trail passes through flat level along the
bank of the Marshyangdi River. You can enjoy the
sceneries and the local culture of Gurung
community. Here you walk through the rice
terrace fields with the good views of various
mountains. |
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Day 03 : |
Trek from Nagdi to Jagat (1800m.) and it takes
about six hours. A steep trail ascends from
Nagdi, through rice terraces, before crossing a
stream at the bottom of a small waterfall. It
then climbs again and traverses the hillside
high above the river before reaching the village
of Lili Gaon. Ahead, the Marsyangdi valley forms
a steep V-shape, and you follow the winding
mountain path down through Syange and along the
river for some distance. The trail then climbs
steeply and the path is cut into the sheer
cliff-face some 200-300m above the riverbed.
Eventually you descend to the stone village of
Jagat, situated on a shelf, which juts into the
precipitous Marsyangdi valley. You stay
overnight at tea house (lodge). |
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Day 04 : |
Trek from Jagat to Dharapani (1943m.) which
takes about six hours. The trail from Jagat
descends until it almost reaches the river and
then begins to climb again through a forest. The
sheer cliff on the opposite bank plunges
downward but this side is also steep. When the
climb ends, you follow a level track to Chyamje,
which is marked by a magnificent waterfall on
the opposite bank. After descending to the river
and crossing a suspension bridge, you begin a
climb to Sattale on a path so steep that it
seems one slip would send you hurtling down into
the valley. You continue on an undulating path
above the river, and at one point, where a
tributary flows in from the opposite bank, the
main river becomes covered with huge boulders
that hide the water. Climbing the zigzag path to
the top of the hill, you see the level, plain of
Tal before us. Though it is enclosed by cliffs,
the level area looks reassuring after the
harrowing mountain paths just travelled on. You
descend to a grassy riverbank, which leads to
Tal with its hotels and teahouses. Here you can
enjoy the exhilarating water fall. Beyond Tal,
the valley narrows and the path becomes high and
winding, and in several areas hewn from the rock
itself. Beyond the small village of Karte, there
is a bit more cliff-walking before the path
drops again to the river. You cross a suspension
bridge, and climb the short distance to the
stone kani marking the entrance to Dharapani,
and your camp for the night.
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Day 05 : |
Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2713m.) which
takes about four hours. As you cut through a
narrow field from the village, the Dudh Khola,
which originates from the south face of Manaslu,
enters on the opposite bank. The Marsyangdi then
veers to the left, and as Annapurna II becomes
visible ahead, you arrive at Bagarchhap, a Bhote
village with prayer flags fluttering in the
breeze. Continuing to climb through forests of
pine and oak, you pass through Dhanakyu before
coming to a thundering waterfall. Further on,
the Marsyangdi Khola enters a gorge and the path
consists of steep stone steps. Pausing for
breath, you can look back for views of Manaslu.
When the steep incline ends you follow a path
amid magnificent rhododendrons to Ratamron and
then continue on a gently rising path, crossing
a stream before entering a pine forest. You then
cut across a loose hillside to the hamlet of
Kotho from where you can look straight up at
nearby Annapurna II - a sight convincing us that
you are deep in the Himalayan Mountains! From
here the trail climbs through a fir and pine
forest to Chame where there are government
offices, shops, and hotels. Chame is the
administrative headquarters for the Manang
district.
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Day 06 : |
Trek from Chame to Pisang (3155m.) and it takes
about five hours. With Lamjung Himal (6893m)
sparkling in the morning sun, you set off for
Pisang. The mountain disappears as you climb the
path up the valley, passing a huge apple
orchard. You continue through a fir and pine
forest, climbing to a high, rocky area as the
opposite bank becomes an impassable cliff. From
this point, the valley becomes extremely
steep-sided as you follow the path to Bratang.
In the past this was the military station for
troops who fought against the Khampa tribal
revolution, but the dilapidated buildings are
all that remain of that era. A short climb from
the village brings you to a rock-strewn area
where you cross a wooden bridge and follow a
high, winding path, before crossing back to the
right bank again. You now walk through a pine
forest and as the forest ends, the valley
changes from a V-shape to a gentle U-shape,
opening up a wonderful vista before us. You can
see the east peak of Annapurna II as well as
Pisang Peak to the north-east. Continuing on,
you come to a long mani wall by a bridge and the
lower village of Pisang.
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Day 07 : |
Trek from Pisang to Manang (3351m.) which takes
about five hours. Beyond Pisang, the trail
climbs a steep ridge, which affords good views
of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak.
Descending past Manang's airstrip at Hongde, you
come to a level area from where the north-east
face of Annapurna III rises majestically above
you. From the wide plains of the Sabje Khola
Valley, Annapurna IV (7525m.) also becomes
visible. Just beyond this point you cross the
considerably reduced flow of the Marsyangdi
Khola via a wooden bridge to the tiny village of
Mungji. Cultivated fields appear on both sides
of the path and off to the right, below a craggy
mountain, you can see the village of Bryaga with
its splendid monastery. Large chortens and mani
walls abound and the tall peaks of the Himalaya
spread out before us - Annapurna II, Annapurna
III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna (7455m.) and, to
the rear, Tilicho Peak (7134m.). After a short
steep climb you reach Manang which is a
surprisingly large village for this remote
mountain region. You camp here for the night,
amidst the fluttering prayer flags which adorn
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Day 08 : |
Rest day at Manang for acclimatization. This is
an important rest and acclimatization day today
before crossing the Thorung La. There are
optional day walks such as crossing the river to
see the tremendous ice-fall coming down from the
Annapurnas, or climbing high above the village
for a full panorama of the Annapurna range and
the Manang Valley. There is also a Himalayan
Rescue Association [HRA] aid post in the village
which makes an interesting and educational
visit. |
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Day 09 : |
Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4100m.) which
takes about four hours. Now the trail ascends
gently all the way to Yak Kharka passing through
the Gunsang (3960m.) village. En route, you can
see panoramic views all the day. |
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Day 10 : |
Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4420m.)
which takes about three hours. Leaving Yak
Kharka, you climb gradually to a ridge before
descending to the headwaters of the Marsyangdi
and crossing via a covered wooden bridge. After
a short ascent up the mountain path on the right
bank, you follow a narrow trail across an
unstable scree slope and then descend to Thorung
Phedi. |
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Day 11 : |
Trek from Thorong Phedi to Thorong La (5416m.)
to Muktinath (3795m.) which takes about eight
hours. This is an early start today for your
crossing of Thorung La [5416m]. The trail
becomes steep immediately on leaving camp but as
this trail has been used by local people for
hundreds of years the path is well defined. The
gradient then eases and after around 4 hours of
steady climbing we reach the chorten and prayer
flags of the pass. The views are dramatic to say
the least, from the snow covered mountains
above, to the head of the Kali Gandaki valley
below and the brown and purple hills of Mustang
which are spread out before us. The descent to
Muktinath is a knee pounding 1600m but it's
compensated for with excellent views of
Dhaulagiri. Eventually the moraines give way to
grassy slopes before a pleasant walk along the
Jhong Khola Valley to Muktinath and its shrines
and temple.
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Day 12 : |
Trek from Muktinath to Kagbeni (2895 m.) and it
takes about four hours. You now begin the trek
descent down the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge,
initially through arid country in the same
geographical and climatic zone as Tibet. After
passing through Jharkot and Khingar, villages
with typical Tibetan architecture, we follow
path steeply down to Kagbeni, a primitive
village famous for Tibetan architectures. People
living there follow the Tibetan life style and
culture. There is situated a monastery said to
belong to 15th Century.
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Day 13 : |
Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom (2713m.) which takes
about three hours. Your trail passes through the
bank of Kali Gandaki passing through the
Eklebhatti. The trail is windy after late
morning. The river flows through broader course.
Jomsom is the headquarters of Mustang and it is
split into two towns and between these two towns
passes through Kali Gandaki river. There is
access of internet and banking facilities. From
Jomsom, you can enjoy the magnificent views of
Nilgiri and Tilicho peak. Here you stay
overnight at hotel. |
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Day 14 : |
Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara which takes about 35
minutes. The flights are available during the
morning time. The strong breeze blows during the
after and frequent change of the weather prevent
the flight being landed and taken off in the
afternoon. During the flights in morning, the
sky looks very clear which makes you able to
enjoy the splendid views of different mountain
peaks. |
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Day 15 : |
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini
bus, which takes about seven hours. While
driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up
to Damauli,, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar
where the Nepal's first Cable car is operated to
reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could
enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice
terrace fields, vegetable fields and people
being engaged in their daily life activities.
From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the
gateway to capital city. You can also fly from
Pokhara to Kathmandu which takes about 25
minutes. |
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Private Trip Departure everyday
upon your request. But if you are interested to
join with group, please see below our fixed
group departure dates as per your requirement.
Fixed Departure Date for 2009
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Services
Included
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit,
Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in
lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day,
A guide & required number of porter(s),
Essential equipment.
Services
Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency
evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative
transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide,
strike, road blockade etc.
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