Description
The trek begins at Besisahar or Bhulbhule in the Marshyangdi river valley and concludes in the Kali Gandaki Gorge. Besisahar can be reached after a seven-hour drive from Kathmandu. The trail passes along paddy fields and into subtropical forests, several waterfalls and gigantic cliffs, and various villages.
Overview
 Region : Kathmandu, Nepal
 Duration : 13 Days 12 Nights
 Grade : Difficult/Expedition
 Max Altitude : 17,769 Ft.
 Approximate Trekking Km : 220 KMS
 Approximate Temp Range : 10 ℃ to -10 ℃
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 Participant should be between 15 to 55 years of age by the start date of trek and can be of any nationality and gender
 Participant should have experience of at least one high altitude trek (above 8000 ft ASL)
 Participant must be fit and have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance in 45 minutes without a stress
 Heart problem, high blood pressure, asthma, and epilepsy cannot be reconciled on this trek, participant must not have these conditions
Kathmandu, the capital city of the Himalayan kingdom Nepal is a paradise for adventure and nature lovers. The historical city nestled in the lap of the great Himalayas and surrounded with several majestic peaks, thick forests, valleys, perennial rivers, a lot more make everyone gaze in surprise. Kathmandu is like a city where all different tourist variations entertain travelers with historic glimpses, culture, heritage, thrilling acts and many more.
By Air :-
Nepal country has only one international airport known as Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. From here a large number of flights serve their services to different countries. Jet Airways, Air India, and Indigo are the flights available to reach Kathmandu from Indian cities. Coming to other foreign countries, Qatar Airways, Silk Air, Etihad Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Airlines, Air Asia, and Air China, Air Arabia, and Fly Dubai are available the different flight operators.
By Road :-
It is the best way to reach Kathmandu from India. From different major cities, you can avail the buses or tour operators to reach Kathmandu. From Gorakhpur and Patna cities in India, you can take direct buses to Nepal. Moreover, you can reach through car also but the thing to remember is please keep the toll fee and transport permits to show at the crossing borders.
By Rail :-
There are no direct trains to Kathmandu from India. But you can take the train from Jainagar, India to Janakpur in Nepal. From there you can reach Kathmandu. Also, some regular passengers connect Southern Nepal and Raxaul (India).
DAY 1| ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDUÂ AND HOTEL TRANSFER
 After check in, relax for a bit and spend the day at leisure exploring the area around you.
 Evening :You will meet your trek leader on this day and he would brief you about trekking in Nepal and your chosen destination.
 Return to the hotel/hostel for an overnight stay
 Food: Not Included
  Stay overnight at a twin sharing tourist hotel
DAY 2 | KATHMANDU TO BESISAHAR | 820 m/2690 ft
 Food: breakfast, lunch, dinner and 1 Cup of tea or coffee with breakfast
 Vehicle: best available
 Post breakfast you start our memorable journey towards Besisahar.
 You will traverse by river Marshyangdi and several small mountain villages.
 Enjoy smooth roads up to Besisahar.
 Stay overnight in a twin sharing hotel
DAY 3 | BESISAHAR TO CHAMEÂ |Â 2630 m/8629 ft
 Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
 Vehicle: best available
 Post breakfast, set out for the day.
 You will enter alpine areas today.
 Move towards Chhame, that is the district head quarter and a bustling town in this area.
 Follow the Marshyangdi River through the Manang valley, and take in superb sights of Annapurnas in the west.
 Stay at a teahouse or local twin sharing hotel
DAY 4 | CHAME TO PISANG |Â 3190 m/10466 ft
 Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
 A slew of breathtaking scenery is on the cards today as the trail goes through a deep gorge, then past the great sweeping slope of Paungi Danda.
 Today is mostly an easy walk with few ascending stretches of trail dotted throughout the day.
 Stay at a local twin sharing hotel or in a teahouse after dinner
DAY 5 | PISANG TO MANANG |Â 3520 m/11549 ft
 Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
 Trek the northern trail via upper Pisang and Ghyaru – an area renowned for its spectacular views.
 It is now drier and you are sure to come across local farmers herding yaks.
 Here’s a hot tip – Tibetan yaks take a special interest in people wearing red, so choose your gear carefully today!
 Stay in a sharing teahouse or twin sharing hotel after dinner
DAY 6 | MANANG REST | ACCLIMATIZATION
 Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
 Spend a day here to acclimatize by doing some high climbing, then return to the lower altitude of Manang for the night.
 Manang, a village of about 500 flat-roofed houses, offers excellent views of Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Gangapurna and Chulu East.
 Have dinner and stay in a teahouse or twin sharing stay
DAY 7 | MANANG TO LATHERÂ | 4250 m/13944 ft
 Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
 Explore the beauty of Lathere.
 Enjoy the beauty of Annapurna Range with dinner with rising moonÂ
 Stay at a local teahouse or Twin sharing hotel at the base camp
DAY 8 | LATHER TO HIGH CAMPÂ | 4850 m/ 15912 FT
 Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
 Enjoy the beautiful view of Annapurna top from here with a view of several other hillsÂ
 Enjoy your dinner with the rising moon at a teahouse.
 Pack your bags before sleeping you will leave early morning for ABCÂ
 Stay overnight in a twin sharing hotel or local tea houseÂ
DAY 9 | HIGH CAMP TO THORANGLA PASSÂ TO MUKTINATH |Â 5416 M/17764FT
 Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
 Start this day early and embark on the toughest leg of this entire trek as you climb to the pass called Thorong La (17769 ft) with packed lunch.
 It is best to start early as wind speed gets stronger as the day breaks in.
 From atop the pass, you get a jaw dropping panoramic view of the majestic Himalayan peaks extending northwards into Tibet.
 From there, you will descend towards Muktinath, which is considered to be a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists.
 Enjoy the stunning views of Dhauladhar and Nilgiri.
 Stay overnight in Muktinath.
DAY 10 | MUKTINATH TO TATOPANI (HOT SPRING) | 1160 m/3806 ft
 Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
 Vehicle: local bus
 Today after the sun gilds over the sky, you will begin the trip post breakfast.
 You will follow the river to Ghasa where you can fill your stomach with some tasty lunch.
 Moving further to the wonderful hot springs at Tatopani where you can rest and enjoy relieve to your legs.
DAY 11 | TATOPANI TO POKHARA BY BUS 7/8 HOURS DRIVE | 1,740 m/5,710 ft
 Food: breakfast, lunch, and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
 Vehicle: local bus
 Pokhara is a peaceful lakeside location which rests beneath the snow-capped peaks of the Annapurna Range.
 Pokhara is part of a once vibrant trade route extending between India and Tibet.
 This is the land of Magars and Gurungs, hardworking farmers and valorous warriors who have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha soldiers.
 Stay in a twin sharing tourist hotel after dinner
DAY 12 | POKHARA TO KATHMANDU BY BUS
 Vehicle: tourist bus
 As soon as the morning folds, get ready as today will be your return journey.
 The tourist bus to Kathmandu will leave early, so be prepared accordingly.
 The journey along the Prithivi Highway is scenic, it will keep you hooked.
 It will stop for lunch and tea, and in the afternoon you will reach Kathmandu.
 Stay in a twin sharing room in a tourist hotel
DAY 13 | Return
 Vehicle: private vehicle to airport
 Start your return journey our services ends here
 There will be no connectivity during the trek
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♦ INCLUSIONS
 Accommodation: (Sharing basis)
 All meals during trek:
 All ground transportation by private vehicle, local or tourist bus
 A vastly experienced English/Hindi speaking trek leader along with other local guides and porters, cook, ponies
 Oxygen Cylinder, standard medical kit, first aid, crampon, gaiters, ice axe, trekking pole during trek as per need
 Emergency assistance, all permits and fees
 Preparation assistance, exclusive checklists, specific adventure consultant till the end of trip
 GST
 Adventure of life time
♦ EXCLUSIONS
 Mineral water
 Wifi, charging batteries and hot showers
 Customary gratuities for guides and porters
 Porters to carry personal backpack/belongings
 Personal trek & safety equipment
 Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above
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 When to book:
It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organising your trip at least five months in advance. (Please contact us if you require a late booking)
In the event of cancellation of trek/adventure activity services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows: –
 Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the trek
Choose to go for the same trek in any other batch till one year or get 90% refund of amount paid
 Cancellation between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the trek
Choose to go for the same trek in any other batch till one year or get 80% refund of amount paid
 Cancellation between 15 days and 07 days to the start of the trek
Choose to go for the same trek in any other batch till one year or get 70% refund of amount paid
 Cancellation less than 07 days to the start of the trek
Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend. No cash refund.
 Disclaimer
1) Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.
2) In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by HMRA.
3)Â HMRA holds the right to change/cancel the policies/dates/plan as per the situations beyond our control, without prior notice.
4)Â HMRA does not hold any responsibility related to emergency evacuation/airlift in case of serious health hazards, participant need to understand the risks involved in this trek and be prepared accordingly.
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