One of the world's most fantastic trekking experiences for capable outdoor enthusiasts in great shape
Endowed with tremendous diversity, this trek takes you for the best part of the trip, through remote wilderness, and over the main trails on the Marshyandi Valley, known the world over as the famous Annapurna Circuit route, before entering the Khangsar Valley to Lake Tilicho, purported to be the world's highest, that lies below the conglomeration of high peaks known as the Great Barrier- the true heart of the Annapurnas. Bone-chilling traverse across precarious scree slopes and crossing of the steep glaciated pass makes it one of the most difficult treks in the world!
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu (1,330m)
Day 2 In Kathmandu, sightseeing Kathmandu Valley
Day 3 Drive to Besisahar and on to Bulbule (840m); commence trek across forested ridges to Ngadi (930m)
Day 4/8 Slowly ascend Marsyandi Valley through Hindu settlements to the trading village of Manang (3,540m)
Day 9 Acclimatisation and exploration in Manang
Day 10/12 Follow Khangsar valley along difficult landslide trail to Tilicho Lake (4,930m)
Day 13 Cross the treacherous MesoKanto Pass (5,100m) to KaliGandaki Valley
Day 14 Continue the descent down the world's deepest gorge through yak pastures and steep alpine meadows, to Jomsom (2,710m)
Day 15 From Jomsom take the spectacular mountain flight to Pokhara; afternoon free in Pokhara (820m)
Day 16 Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 17/18 At leisure in Kathmandu
Day 19 Trip concludes go to take flight.
Trip profile
19 Day Trip
12 days point-to-point trek
5 nights Kathmandu
1 night Pokhara
Accommodation 6 nights Hotels, Guesthouses
Trek accommodation12 nights Teahouses, Camping
Transport Private bus, planes
Type Camping and TeaHouse (wherever available)
Style Discovery
When to VisitSep to Nov, May
Altitude Max5,100m/ 16,729ft (MesoKanto Pass)
Altitude Avg 2,800m/ 9,185ft
Grade D+/ Strenuous+
-Involves trekking of up to 6-7 hours a day at a steady pace (on difficult terrain at altitude, as we approach Tilicho)
-Trail to Tilicho BC hotel is narrow and steep, and crosses a few unstable scree slopes
-Involves crossing of extreme and treacherous MesoKanto Pass (5,100m), with or without snow
-Risk of exposure and altitude problems at or near the pass
-Very steep face on the Kali Gandaki side of the pass, may require fixing of the rope from the pass
-Tilicho Lake: risk of getting holed up in case of a freak snow storm
-Two day long, relentless downhill walk to Jomsom from the pass
-The pass is snowbound in winter and spring
Highlights
-Kathmandu's ancient temples and markets
-Scenic drive to Besisahar and to Kathmandu through deep river valleys
-Incredible geographic and cultural diversity
-Indigenous people of various ethnic groups: Gurung, Manange, Tibetan, Thakali, etc
-Mule caravans reminiscent of olden times
-Ancient Buddhist monasteries and old villages
-Trading town of Manang
-Try the potent Seabuckthorn juice, said to have vitamin content higher than any other fruit or vegetable
-Quiet trail from Khangsar valley
-Turquoise coloured Tilicho Lake, claimed to be the world's highest lake
-Great view of what Maurice Herzog called the Great Barrier, a concentration of greater bulk of Annapurna massif, from Tilicho
-Walk down the world's deepest river gorge
-Seldom seen mountain panorama from the MesoKanto Pass
-Apple pie and apple brandy
-Jomsom-Pokhara, one of the world's most beautiful mountain flights
-Beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara
Inclusions
-All meals except main meals in Kathmandu;
-All ground transport, including airport transfers, and flights as mentioned;
-All accommodations;
-Sightseeing in Kathmandu;
-All applicable permits and entrance fees;
-Full trek staff arrangements including a Trek Leader and Sherpa guides;
-Porters or pack animals to carry personal and group equipments;
-Use of Trek Pack;
-Group medical kit;
-All major group equipments, etc.
Exclusion
-Presonal expansc
-Tip & Donation
-Drinks
-Air fare
Comments
-MesoKanto Pass provides a significant challenge far worse than ThorungLa, despite its height
-It is important to have 2 days' leeway in Kathmandu for any flight delays or cancellation at the remote mountain airstrip of Jomsom




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