The Annapurna Massif is barely 40 km north of Pokhara, Nepal's second city, a splendid and dramatic Himalayan setting. West of the Annapurna Massif and the circuit trail is one of the world's 8,000+ meter high mountains, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and this will be in sight much of the time. The route meanders through a very diverse range of climates, which is what akes Nepal such a special trekking destination. From the high altitude arid zone north of Jomsom through to the sub-tropical heat and terraced rice paddies at the end of the trek. The magnificent mountain Machhapuchhre (6,993m) is the centerpiece in the backdrop as you finish your trek in the western section of the Annapurna Circuit, this trek can be arranged for 7 to 10 days & the highest access at Muktinath - 3,800 m. approx.)
Itinerary in Detail | |
Day 01 | Early morning flight to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni (2,850 m / 3 hrs) The 18 mints flight is the best mountain flight as it passes through the world's deepest gorge wedged between Annapurna I (8,091 m) and Dhaulagiri I (8,167m). Jomsom is a small town on the base of Nilgiri Himal. We will mostly follow the river bed of Kali Gandaki to Kagbeni. Visit old Kagbeni with 500 years old monastery. |
Day 02. | Trek to Muktinath (3,750 m / 5 hrs) | Explore the temple and monasteries The trail climbs steeply above Kagbeni to the plateaus and then more gradually to another ancient town of Jharkot. From Jharkot, it is 45 mints climb to Muktinath. From the altitude of Muktinath, one will be overlooking at Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri Ranges. |
Day 03 | Take a detour to Lubra and back to EkaliBhatti Lubra is the last Bon village (pre-Buddhist practice). The place is full of legend and history. Also the scenery is beautiful as we first traverse the pasture to come to the ridge closer to Dhaulagiri range. From the point where Panda Valley meets Kali Gandaki,we have to walk back half an hour to Ekli Bhatti. |
Day 04 | Trek back to Jomsom (2 and half hrs). You can explore Museum or hike to Dhumba Lake (2 hrs) from Jomsom. Or hike to Village Thini< over night at Jomsom. |
Day 05 | Fly back to Kathmandu via Pokhara, Over night at Hotel. |
Price: USD650 P/P (single supplement USD 100) | |
Price includes: | Airport Pick up/drop, 2 nights accommodation in Pokhara at tourist standard hotels, all inclusive trek such as Ground transportation, necessary permits entrance fess, professional guide, porter/porters, and their expenses including their insurance and equipments, accommodation at lodges en route, all food (breakfast, lunch & dinner) with tea/coffee, Flight Jomsom-Pokhara |
Price excludes: | Beverages, Tips, your insurance, personal/natural expenses, Food in Kathmandu & Pokhara. |