Trekking in Nepal: January 2015

Annapurna Circuit:
Since it opened as a trekking route in 1977, the Annapurna Circuit has gained a reputation as one of the most spectacular and varied treks in the world. With lush green valleys and fascinating villages, it offers impressive views of some of the highest snow-capped summits of the Himalayas.
We start at less than 1,000 m at Besisahar, and follow the Marshyangdi River that eventually leads us to the 5,416 m Thorung La Pass, the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit. Due to the difficulties inherent in crossing such a high pass, the circuit is usually trekked in a counter-clockwise direction. In traveling clockwise, the longer ascent and shorter descent from west to east is too much for most people to manage in a single day. After crossing the pass the circuit now descends to Mukhtinath and through ethnic Tibetan villages of the upper Kali Gandaki River Gorge, the world’s deepest gorge.

Itinerary:

Annapurna Mini Cricuit

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal

Day 02: Sight seeing around the Kathmandu Valleya and prepare for trek

Day 03: Drive to Beshishar to Sange (1100m.)

Day 04: Trek to Tal (1700m.)

Day 05: Trek to Dankyu (2300m.)

Day 06: Trek to Chame (2670m.)

Day 07: Trek to Pisang (3200m.)

Day 08: Trek to Manang (3540m.)

Day 09: Acclimatization day in Manang (3540m.)

Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka (4018m.)