This is definitely a trek for nature lovers and for those who love the great outdoors! This is a perfect opportunity to trek through the Annapurna Conservation Area that takes you to the highest pass and the deepest valley in the world. Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,769ft) and the Kali Gandaki Gorge (5,571m) are just two of the attractions of this amazing adventure. This is a chance to discover why this is the most popular trekking region in Nepal. You will follow trails through striking rhododendron, oak, bamboo and cyprus forests and be surprised at the proximity of the enormous snow-covered peaks: Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Dhaulagiri (8167m) (meaning white beautiful mountain in Sanskrit), Machapuchare (Fish Tail), Annapurna South and Manaslu. You will also get to visit one of the highest lakes in the world, Tilicho Lake (4919m) and experience the distinctive cultures of the many villagers living in this far-flung region. A visit to the famous Buddhist and Hindu holy site at Muktinath is a peaceful experience in a land where there are numerous different sects existing in harmony. It is said that there are over a 100 varieties of orchids in the area, as well as numerous animal species like the Martin deer, Langur monkey and the elusive Snow Leopard.
Trekking through this region will expose you to the fascinating Sherpas, their warm friendly smiles and who are also famous for their hardiness as high altitude climbers. Their reputation is well deserved and respected worldwide among climbers.
Your journey begins at Kathmandu with an entire day of seeing the sights of Kathmandu Valley. The trek itself starts from Syange and takes you through the following villages: Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft), Chame (2,710m/8,891ft), Pisang (3,300m/10824ft), Manang (3,500m/11,482ft), Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft), Thorong Phedi (4420m/14501ft), Thorong La Pass (5416m/17764ft), Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft) then drive to Jomsom (2,700m) and on to Pokhara (8,50m). The last part of this trek is a drive from Pokhara back to Kathmandu (1,350m). You will see that from the very beginning of the trek we head slowly to higher altitudes. This is said to be the best way to acclimatize. We will likewise spend a day at Manang to better acclimatize and prepare ourselves before ascending to Thorong La Pass, the highest point on the trek.
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