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| TREK HIGHLIGHTS |
| Manang, Thorung La Pass (5416m); The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath; Kagbeni, Jomsom, scenic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, and much more... |
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| Tour Code: |
NTB-AP17 |
| Max. Altitude: |
5416m. |
| Trip Duration: |
17 days |
| Trek Grade: |
Moderate to Strenuous |
| Activities: |
Trekking + Tour |
| Accommodation: |
Teahouse (Lodge to Lodge) |
| Meals: |
Breakfast, lunch & Dinner |
| Transportation: |
Car / Van / Plane |
| Trek Departure: |
Every day throughout the week |
| Group Size: |
1 (minimum) |
| Best Time: |
Jan, Feb, March, April, May, Oct,
Nov, Dec |
| Per day Hiking: |
5 to 8 hours |
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What our guest says? |
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Just
a quick note thank you very much for organising
our trek, we all really enjoyed it, we will keep
the memories for ever. We will recomened you to
any one who would like to do the trek.
Take care,
kind regards
Ben Maclean
London
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Trekking in the Annapurna region is the best approach
to have a close look at the formation of mysterious
nature's wonders which have facilitated this region
to be highly concentrated trekking spot amongst the
world since 1977 when it was first time opened for the
foreigners. This region has been associated with the
name of massive Annapurna peak - one among eight world's
highest peaks of the world. This highly praised and
spectacular trekking route makes your traveling a different
experience ever in lifetime. More than anything else,
the great deal of traditional culture and the unique
hospitality of the native people can definitely help
to erase your tired mind in course of your great journey.
This two weeks trek in the Annapurna region is specially
designed considering those individual who have got only
few time in Nepal and very interested to explore this
area by crossing Thorung La Pass (5416m.). In this way,
this short but exclusive trek program is basically targeted
to enjoy the Himalayan spirit through unique adventure
as well as within short period of time.
The starting point of this
ideal two weeks trek is Besishahar - a naturally rewarding
area from where the trail heads to Bahundanda. This
magnificent trek leads you to the fine village inhabited
by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic
groups, offering spectacular and majestic view of the
white Himalayas. As it continues to the north of the
main Himalayan range on to the high and dry Tibetan
Plateau, the scenery is equally breathtaking. The trails
then follows the way crossing the Marsyangdi River on
a suspension bridge, leading to the fine stone village
called "Jagat".
Muktinath - the most sacred
Hindu temple stands as the most remarkable feature of
this trek offering the astonishing view of the snow
- capped mountains from the top. The eye appealing view
of around surrounding is beyond one's thought to enable
you to enjoy never ending blissful experience in peace
and tranquility.
Jomsom at an altitude of 2713m
is the ultimate destination of this trek where our hiking
excursion gets an end. A night rest at this point is
more praiseworthy in a sense that the countryside view
settle down your all tiredness both mentally and physically.
The next day, a 20 minutes scenic flight takes you another
picturesque town - Pokhara which undoubtedly offers
many things of tourist's alike within a very limited
area.
Anyone with sound health
can join this trek since this trek has been set on the
basis of slow hike pace to get full acclimatization
with a view to enable our clients to get ultimate fun
of trekking in this Himalayan paradise.
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| Day
01 |
Your
arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport
(TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative,
and transfer to hotel. Overnight at
hotel. B.B. |
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Drive
Kathmandu to Besishahar (790m). |
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About
5 hours scenic drive by car / van. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
| Day 03 |
Besishahar
to Bahundanda (1310m). |
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Today
our journey starts at Besishahar, from where,
the trail makes the climb to Khudi at 790m,
we then reach the first Gurung village (many
of Nepal’s Gurkha Soldiers are Gurungs).
As we continue the from Khudi the trail offers
fine views of Himalchuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi
Chuli). It climbs to Bhulbhule at 825m; it
then goes to Ngadi before reaching Lampata
at 1135m and nearby Bahundanda at 1310m.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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| Day 04
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Bahundanda
to Chyamje (1400m). |
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Today
the trail drops steeply to Syange at 1070m
from Bahundanda crossing the Marsyangdi
River on a suspension bridge. We then follow
the river to the stone village of Jagat
before climbing through forest to Chyamje
at 1400m.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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| Day 05
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Chyamje
to Bagarchhap (2160m). |
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The
day begins with the rocky trail following
the Marsyandi Rivers steadily uphill to Tal
at 1675m, the first village in the Manang
district. We make a trailverse crossing a
wide, flat valley. The trail then climbs a
stone stairway to 1860m till another stairway.
The journey continues making up and down to
Dharapani at 1890m. There we find a stone
entrance chorten typical of the Tibetan influenced
villages from here northwards. We then visit
the Bagarchhap at 2160m that offers the typical
flat roofed stone houses of local Tibetans
design although the village which is still
in the transition Zone before the dry highlands.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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| Day 06
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Bagarchhap
to Chame (2630m). |
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With
often rough and rocky, the trail climbs to
Tyanja at 2360m, & then continues through
forest, but near the river, to Kopar at 2590m.
As we reach the Chame, the headquarters of
the Manang district, we are rewarded by the
fine views of Annapurna II as you approach
Chame & two small hot springs by the town.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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Chame
to Pisang (3300m). |
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The
day starts through deep forest in a steep
and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long
bridge at 2910m. We then cross another bridge
at 3040m, from there the view of the soaring
Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear.
From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang,
which sprawls between 3200m & 3300m.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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| Day 08
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Pisang
to Manang (3500m). |
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Today
we continue through the drier upper part
of the Manang district, cut off from the
full effect of the monsoon by the Anapurna
Range. People of this region, herd yaks
& raise crops for part of the year besides,
they also continue to enjoy special trading
rights gained way back in 1784.
Leaving Pisang, we have an alternate trails
north and south of the Marsyangdi River
which meet up again at Mungji. The southern
route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325m
involves less climbing than the northern
route via Ghyaru, though there are better
views on the trail that follows the northern
bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail
continues past the picturesque but partially
hidden village of Bryanga at 3475m to nearby
Manang at 3500m.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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| Day 09
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Manang
- Acclimatization day |
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Today
we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The
whole day we spend by doing some fine day
walks and overviewing the magnificent views
around the village & the day time is best
to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we
return back to our accommodation & have
a night rest.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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| Day 10 |
Manang
to Ledar (4250m). |
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Today
we leave Manang, & the trai makes an ascent
of nearly 2000m to the Thorung La pass. We
make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving
the Marsyangi Valley. Continuing along the
Jarsang Khola Valley, we reach Ledar at 4250m,
there we see the vegetations steadily more
sparse.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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| Day 11 |
Ledar
to Phedi or High camp (4600m). |
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The
trail descends to cross the river at 4310m
we then climb up to Phedi at 4420m. At High
Camp on the elevation of 4600m, we can recently
found some good Guesthouses built. Your overnight
stay will be there.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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| Day 12 |
Phedi
or High Camp to Muktinath (3710m). |
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The
journey from Phedi “foot of the hill”
or at the foot to the 5416m Thorung La pass,
begins the day. We then make the climb steeply
that is regularly used and easy to follow.
However, the problem may arise due to the
altitude and snow. It often causes terrible
problem to cross the pass if it is covered
by snow. About four hours climb up to the
pass marked by the chortens & prayer flags.
As you reach the top, you are rewarded by
the magnificent view from the top.
Overnight at
Guest House. B.L.D.
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Day
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Trek
to Jomsom (2713m.). Treks ends here. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
Day
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Fly
back to Pokhara (about 20 minutes short, but
scenic flight).
Overnight at
hotel. B.L.D.
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Day
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Drive back to Kathmandu by Private Car / Van
- about 5 hours scenic drive. |
| Day 16 |
Full
day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath
Temple, Boudhanath,
Swayambhu,
and Kathmandu
durbar square). Overnight at
hotel. B.B. |
| Day 17 |
Transfer
to Airport for your onward Journey. Farewell! |
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Note:
B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D>
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. |
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| Private Departure Trip cost for above program |
Group Size |
1 (Solo trek) |
2 to 5 |
6 to 9 |
10+ |
Cost per person in USD |
1599.00 |
1195.00 |
1140.00 |
1099.00 |
Single Room Supplement in Kathmandu & Pokhara: USD 70.00 & USD 40.00 per night respectively
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Note: The trip cost will valid till last December 2008. |
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#Private Departure treks are available on any day all year round, and they can be customized to your travel needs |
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| GROUP DEPARTURE |
| If you would like to join in one of our Group Departure, please follow up the dates as given below. Kindly note that following Starting date will be your arrival date in Kathmandu, Nepal and Ending date will be your return date from Nepal after the trip completion. |
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| Price: USD 1170.00 p.p. (twin sharing)
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Group Size: 02 - 10
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Single Room Supplement in Kathmandu & Pokhara: USD 70.00 & USD 40.00 per night respectively |
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| Group departures in Spring |
in Autumn |
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Ending |
Starting |
Ending |
March 01 |
March 17 |
Sep 26 |
Oct 12 |
March 11 |
March 27 |
Oct 04 |
Oct 20 |
March 27 |
April 12 |
Oct 12 |
Oct 28 |
April 03 |
April 19 |
Oct 20 |
Nov 05 |
April 21 |
May 07 |
Nov 03 |
Nov 19 |
April 30 |
May 16 |
Nov 21 |
Dec 07 |
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May 31 |
Nov 30 |
Dec 16 |
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| The above price includes: |
- Airport / Hotel / Airport
pick up & transfer by car / Van.
- 3 nights accommodation with
breakfast at deluxe
hotel in Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and
dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
- Lodge to lodge accommodation
during the trek.
- 1 highly experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people), their food, accommodation, salary, equipments, insurance (We have insured our staffs by Neco Insurance Company Nepal).
- Surface Transfer from Kathmandu
to Bensishahar and back to Kathmandu from Pokhara
by private car / van.
- Annapurna conservation permit,
and all necessary permits.
- Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
- 1
night accommodation in Pokhara (inclusive
of Government taxes, breakfast, lunch & dinner).
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
- Tourist service charge,
Vat.
- Office Service charge.
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- Any
meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
- Travel insurance (if you
want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would
greatly be happy to assist). For detail information
regarding the travel insurance, please click here.
- International air fare to
and from Nepal.
- Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 30 days. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
- Disembarkation Airport Tax
in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
- Items of a personal nature
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks,
hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone
call, internet.
- Trekking Equipments (down
sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire
or buy in Kathmandu, which would cost approximately
US$ 1 per day per item to hire and US$ 60 to US$ 100
per item to buy). For trekking equipments list info
please click here.
- Tips for guide, porters,
driver...
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NOTE:
Tipping is expected
but it is not mandatory. |
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| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY OUR
CUSTOMERS |
* What type
of shape do I need to be in?
This trek is suitable
for average people who are moderately fit, thus no previous
experience is required. To get condition for the trek,
some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming,
hiking is recommended before you embark on journey.
Person suffering from pre-existing diseases must seek
medical advice before considering the trek. Whilst on
the trek, it is common to experience some discomfort
before being fully acclimatized.
* Do we need any mountaineering
experience?
No mountaineering experience
is required as long as you're in your sound physical
shape & have a sense of adventure will enjoy this
trek.
* Is there any dangers that occur
on these trips (robbery, kidnappings, etc...) due to
Maoist uprising or is it a safe experience?
Nepal is absolutely safe
country to travel. We do take every precaution to ensure
the comfort and safety of the trekkers. In regards to
political stress, everything has returned to normalcy
lately after government - Maoist truce and Maoist party
recently joint political mainstream after historical
peace accord signed by both parties.
* How long have you been in business?
We have been serving in
this field for over a decade and are trustable and government
registered trekking agency.
* Do you have any referral
customers?
To know about our former
clients / clients' referral, please mouse over www.trailblazertrekking.com/testimonials.html,
and you may also watch video testimonial placed at our
site www.trailblazertrekking.com/video.html.
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Would you like
to extend your holiday? |
If
your answer is yes, there are many options and choices
to extend your holiday before or after
your main trip. Following trips are suggested for your
holiday extensions. |
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updated: July 16, 2008 |
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