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TREKKING IN NEPAL
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| Annapurna Foothills |
This trek follows little used trails through Gurung villages north of the Madi Khola valley.
We begin by the shores of Begnas Tal and trek through oak forests rich in birdlife and wildflowers to the pretty village of Siklish. There are few trekkers along this route and our leisurely pace allows plenty of time to meet the Gurung villagers and admire a way of life that has seen little change. As we cross over into the Pokhara Valley |
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we are met with panoramic views of the eastern Annapurna, Lamjung Himal and the beautiful 'fishtail' peak of Machapuchhare. Our trek finishes close to Pokhara where we have a rest day by the lake before flying back to Kathmandu.
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3000m |
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camping on trek, Hotel Marshyangdi/Manang, Kathmandu, Hotel Snowland, Pokhara. Full board on trek, breakfast only Kathmandu, Pokhara. |
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minimum 4, maximum 12 |
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OUTLINE ITINERARY
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Day 1
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Departure - Your Country |
Day 2 - 3
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Kathmandu |
Day 4
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drive to Begnas Tal |
Day 5 - 10
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on trek |
Day 11 -12
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Pokhara |
Day 13
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fly Kathmandu |
Day 14
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Kathmandu |
Day 15 |
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Depart - Your Country |
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Our two week itinerary takes us straight into the heart of the Khumbu with the short flight to Lukla. We soon enter Sagarmatha National Park and trek toward Namche Bazaar where we have time to visit the Sherpa museum and watch the sunset on Mt Everest and the Lhotse/Nuptse wall.
We spend a night at Tengboche to enjoy the 360'
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mountain panorama and visit the monastery where we may be lucky enough to witness a ceremony. From here we descend to the picturesque village of Khumjung. The ancient gompa here contains some grotesque masks of demons and you can be shown the fabled yeti scalp. There are many possibilities for day hikes to high viewpoints of the Himalayan giants....Makalu, Everest, Cho-Oyu, Gaurishanker and the beautiful peak of Ama Dablam, before returning to Lukla for the spectacular mountain flight to Kathmandu. |
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easy/moderate |
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3900m, Cultural Panorama 3790m |
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4 nights Hotel Marshyangdi/Manang Kathmandu, comfortable mountain lodges on trek. Full board on trek, breakfast only Kathmandu
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minimum 2, maximum 12 |
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OUTLINE ITINERARY
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Day 1
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Departure - Your Country |
Day 2 - 3
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Kathmandu |
Day 4
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Fly Lukla/Phakding |
Day 5 - 9
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on trek |
Day 10
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rest day Khumjung |
Day 11 - 12
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on trek |
Day 13
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fly Kathmandu |
Day 14 |
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Kathmandu |
Day 15 |
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Departure - Your Country |
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| Kali Gandaki Explorer |
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We fly to Jomsom in the upper Kali Gandaki Valley and enter a different world of whitewashed Tibetan style houses with Buddhist prayer flags flying from the corners of every building. The landscape is arid yet remarkably beautiful with snow capped peaks forming a contrast to the eroded hillsides below. We spend a night in Kagbeni, the gateway to Mustang, and have time to explore the narrow streets and visit the ancient gompa. |
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We fly to Jomsom in the upper Kali Gandaki Valley and enter a different world of whitewashed Tibetan style houses with Buddhist prayer flags flying from the corners of every building. The landscape is arid yet remarkably beautiful with snow capped peaks forming a contrast to the eroded hillsides below. We spend a night in Kagbeni, the gateway to Mustang, and have time to explore the narrow streets and visit the ancient gompa.
The climb to Muktinath is a gradual one which we take slowly to reach the temple complex that contains the eternal flame and 108 waterspouts that grant salvation to both Hindus and Buddhists that bathe there. In the summer we may be lucky enough to see the Yartung festival where the Thakali people hold horse races through the streets of Muktinath.
There are outstanding views across barren hillsides dotted with numerous caves to the triangular massif of Dhaulagiri. From our high point we descend into the deepest valley in the world and follow the Kali Gandaki River through prosperous Thakali villages and fields that become greener each day. We spend a day relaxing by the lake at Pokhara before flying back to Kathmandu. A short trek with much scenic and cultural interest. |
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3802m |
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lodges on trek, Hotel Marshyangdi and Manang, Kathmandu, Hotel Snowland, Pokhara. Full board on trek, breakfast only Kathmandu and Pokhara
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minimum 2, maximum 12 |
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OUTLINE ITINERARY
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Day 1
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Departure - Your Country |
Day 2 - 4
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Kathmandu |
Day 5
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Fly Pokhara |
Day 6
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fly Jomsom, trek to Marpha |
Day 7 - 14
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on trek, drive Pokhara |
Day 16
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Kathmandu |
Day 17
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Departure - Your Country |
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| Annapurna Sunrise |
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The trek begins with a steep climb up to the Dhampus Ridge where our efforts are rewarded by vistas of the high peaks of the Annapurna Massif. The mountains get ever closer as we reach Chomrong, nestled beneath the fish-tail peak of Machapuchhare, and the gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary.
We take a delightful high path that traverses the
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mountainside towards the ridgetop settlement of Tadapani, an excellent viewpoint for an Annapurna sunrise. A ridgetop trail leadsGhorapani and affords views of Dhaulagiri (8167m) and way below to the deepest valley in the world, the Kali Gandaki. A pre-dawn start is required to reach the summit of Poon Hill for one of the most beautiful sunrises in the world. We have a rest day by the lake in Pokhara before flying the length of the Himalaya back to Kathmandu. This is a beautiful short trek that passes through the interesting Gurung villages of the Annapurna Conservation Area, with opportunities to view wildlife, wildflowers and of course the Annapurna sunrise whilst staying in some of the best lodges in Nepal. |
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Trek grade: |
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easy/moderate |
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3198m |
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lodges on trek, Hotel Marshyangdi/Manang, Kathmandu, Hotel Snowland, Pokhara. Full board on trek, breakfast only Kathmandu and Pokhara.
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minimum 2, maximum 8 |
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OUTLINE ITINERARY
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Day 1
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Departure - Your Country |
Day 2 - 3
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Kathmandu |
Day 4
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drive to Phedi and begin trek |
Day 5 - 10
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on trek |
Day 11 - 12
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Pokhara |
Day 13 - 14
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Kathmandu |
Day 15 |
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Departure - Your Country |
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