CROSSING THE HIGH PASS OF NEPAL'S GREAT ANNAPURNA RANGE
16 days - Thorong La Pass at 17,765 feet - Picturesque farming villages - World's Highest Mountain Range

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The classic Annapurna Circuit trek first became accessible to the world of adventure travelers as recently as 1977, when the Nepalese Government derestricted the Manang Valley, which had previously been closed on account of its proximity to the Tibetan border. Providing a combination of spectacular high mountain scenery, picturesque lowland farms and villages, a wealth of cultural interest and a challenging pass crossing, our new mini-Annapurna Circuit trek is justifiably popular. We start out from Besisahar, ascending the surprisingly wild and unspoiled Marsyangdi Valley to reach the north side of the Annapurna Massif. In terms of its sheer scale, the valley of the Marsyangdi is unsurpassed.

Throughout our walk, we enjoy regular contact with friendly villagers, as well as ever-changing panoramas of some of the world's greatest peaks, including Manaslu and the Annapurnas. Traveling from the Hindu-dominated farmland of Nepal's "middle hills" into the high alpine world on the north side of the Annapurnas, which is the domain of Tibetan Buddhism, this trip also offers exposure to the whole range of trekking environments for which Nepal is famous. Beyond the Tibetan Buddhist village of Manang, the high point of the trip is reached after a stamina-sapping ascent to the Thorong La (17765ft/5416m.). This new shortened itinerary allows us to take advantage of the multiple daily flights between the mountain airstrip at Jomsom and the colorful capital of Kathmandu while taking in the high traverse of the Annapurnas and without sacrificing our ever-important acclimatization process.

TRIP DEPARTURE DATES:
The Thorong La Pass Trek is part of our Himalayan Classic Trek Series. Our Classic Treks are led by an experienced, English-speaking Sherpa Guide and full support crew. We are able to arrange this trek starting on any day of the week during the months of March, April, May, September, October and November for groups of 1 to 12 people. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a detailed day to day Trip Itinerary.

2012 LAND ONLY PER PERSON TRIP PRICE:
1 Person: $3520.00
2 to 4 People: $2745.00
5 to 8 People: $2455.00
9 to 12 People: $2360.00
Single tent and hotel room supplement: $375.00 per person

TRIP SNIPPETS:
Hotels: 3 nights hotels
Lodge Trek: 12 nights lodges/teahouses
Trek Grade: 11 days STRENUOUS trekking
Max. altitude: 5415 meters / 17,765 feet on the Thorong La pass

Strenuous Trekking = physically very challenging and more suited to hikers who are used to extended days (6-10 hours) and who are competent over uneven and difficult terrain. This trek involves lengthy periods at high altitudes.

TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to group hotel.
Day 2: Drive to Bhulbhule via Beshishar. 7 hour drive.
Day 3: Trek to Ngadi. 3,050 feet. 3-4 hour trek.
Day 4: Trek to Jagat. 4,330 feet. 5 hour trek.
Day 5: Trek to Dharapani. 6,100 feet. 5-6 hour trek.
Day 6: Trek to Chame. 8,760 feet. 6-7 hour trek.
Day 7: Trek to Pisang. 10,500 feet. 5-6 hour trek.
Day 8: Trek to Manang. 11,615 feet. 4-5 hour trek.
Day 9: Rest and acclimatization day in Manang.
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka. 13,415 feet. 3-4 hour trek.
Day 11: Trek to Thorong High Camp. 16,010 feet. 6 hr trek.
Day 12: Cross the Thorong La to Muktinath. 12,460ft. 8-9 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Jomsom. 2 hour trek.
Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 15: In Kathmandu. Sightseeing. Hotel.
Day 16: Transfer to airport for departure.

Country Information: About Nepal
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