Track around Annapurna 16 days16 days

Schedule

• Day 1. Arrival in Kathmandu

  Arrival to Tribhuvan International Airport, named after the former king of Nepal. Shortly before landing, the velvety green hilly valley of Kathmandu opens to the gaze, framed from the north by glittering glaciers of the Himalayan ranges.
  The first thing you will hear in Nepal is the traditional Namaste greeting, literally meaning “I greet God in your person.”

  Nepalese entry visa is issued at Kathmandu Airport.

  Transfer to Kathmandu.
  Accommodation in the hotel Samsara resort.

• Day 2. Kathmandu

  Registration of permits and trekker’s card.
  ОSightseeing in Kathmandu Valley: Swayambudhnat, Kathmandu Durbar, AsanTol, Garden of Dreams. Swayambhudnat is a large Buddhist complex located on the monkey hill. Below at the foot is the Buddha Park. At the very top is the Swayambhu stupa (translated as “self-arisen”), two Hindu shikhara temples built during the Malla dynasty and other temples and monasteries. From the top of the hill offers a charming view of the valley of Kathmandu.
  Kathmandu Durbar Square (Palace Square) consists of two parts: Hanuman Dhoka Square and Basantapur Square. The oldest temples, the Royal Palace, sculptures — UNESCO treasury! AsanTol Square is located on the old caravan route, passing through the Kathmandu Valley (Diagonal Bazaar).
  The amazingly beautiful Garden of Dreams was built at the end of the 19th century by the Prime Minister of Nepal, Jang Bahadur Rana, for one of his sons. An amazing combination of European and Asian architecture is still impressive seekers of beauty.
  Preparing for the trek.

• Day 3. Transfer to Besisahar.

  Besisahar — a staging post before entering the trek around the Annapurna massif. From the windows of the hotel opens a stunning view of the peaks of LamjungHimal, 6983 m.
  Overnight stay at the Gateway Himalayan resort.

• Day 4. Transfer by jeep to Danakyuvillage.

  Danakyu is a small authentic village where you can have a good rest and hire porters (porters) if you wish.
  Overnight stay in the lodges.

• Day 5. Trek to Danakyu - Chame

  From the village of Danakyu begins the ascent to the beautiful rhododendron forest near the village of Timang. At the top of the village we’ll have a second breakfast and admire the amazing view of KangaruHimal, 6981 m!
  Overnight in the village of Chame.

• Day 6. Trek Chame - Pisang

  Annapurna II, 7937 m is already visible from Chame!
  A beautiful piece of trek with suspension bridges, wonderful forests, authentic villages. If lucky we may spot some small animals of the Himalayas: a big field mouse, a fox. Overnight in Upper Pisang.

• Day 7. Trek Pisang - Manang

  In the morning a miracle awaits us: the Annapurna II, 7937 m wall opens right in front of us! It is an unspeakable view!
  Downhill we’ll pass the valley of the Marsyandi River and the Lower Pisang. To the right is a view of the mountains adjacent to the Humde valley.
  This part of the journey is sheer delight: theHumde valley with the walls of Annapurna IV, 7525 m; humps of the peaks of KanglaHimal; and behind the backdrop is Tilicho, 7000 m! A small cafe in the middle of the valley. Silence.
  When approaching Manang, you can see rock caves and herds of yaks.
  Overnight in Manang.

• Day 8. Manang

  Acclimatization in Manang. Visit to a Buddhist monastery with lovely scenery.
  Directly in front of the village are two seven thousand meters — Annapurna III and Gangapurna. Below it — the glacier and the lake Gangapurna.

• Day 9. Transfer to Tilicho base camp, 4200 m.

  Difficult transition, especially in the scree! But insanely beautiful. It is from this part of the treck that the views of the Kangsar Kola valley and the Kangsar Kang peak, 7485 m, open up!

• Day 10. Ascent to Lake Tilicho.

  We dedicate this day to a smooth ascent to Lake Tilicho (the platform at the lake is 5014 m). The lake itself is located in the bath (mirror — 4920 m). From the slope of the 7000 mTilicho, a glacier is sliding into the lake. Sometimes you can see small avalanches.
  Walk around the lake and photo shoot!
  Overnight stay at the camp.

• Day 11. Down to Gunsang / Manang

  Trek to Gunsang / Manang

• Day 12. Gunsang / Manang Track - TorungPhedi

  TreckGunsang / Manang — TorungPhedi

• Day 13. TorungPhedi - Torung La Pass - Muktinath

  Muktinath — a valley in the Himalayas, is located on the territory of Nepal in the administrative district of Mustang. Muktinath is a sacred place for Hindus and Buddhists. A large number of temples and monasteries are located in the valley, the most famous of which is located near the village of Ranipauvaand has the same name Muktinath.
  Hindus call this place MuktiKshetra, which means «place of salvation of the soul.» Also this place is one of 51 Shakti Pith (Shakti worship center). Buddhists gave him the name ChumigGyatz, which in Tibetan means «one hundred sacred waters.»

• Day 14. Muktinat - Jomsom

  Jomsom is located in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2770 m above sea level. The city is located in a valley formed by the Kali-Gandaki River, which flows between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. The width of the valley is 0.5-1 km.
  From Jomsom you can see the mountain peaks of Dhaulagiri I (8167 m), Nilgiri (7061 m), and Tukche-Ri (6920 m).

• Day 15. Transfer to Jomsom - Pokhara

  Accommodation in Hotel Pokhara Eco resort.

• Day 16. Leisure day in Pokhara

  Activities in the resort ofPokhara: boating, ascent to the World Peace Pagoda, visit the museum of mountains. Pokhara is one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal, located in the valley of Lake Phewa. We will be able to see 55 km of the Annapurna massif from the south from the Sarangkot mountain, including the Annapurna I, 8091 m!

• Day 17. Transfer to Kathmandu

  Transfer to Kathmandu

• Day 18. Excursions to Baktapur and Narayanhiti Palace

  Baktapur (formerly Bhadgaon) is a city rebuilt between the 12th and 18th centuries and retaining its architectural appearance to this day.
  The palace where the kings of Nepal lived until 2008 is now a museum. It is all the same as it was in the days of the Shah dynasty. Narayanhiti is an amazing must see!

• Day 19. Departure from Kathmandu

  Departure from Kathmandu