Annapurna Circuit via Kang La and Nar
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Overview
Highlights
- Savour unrivalled views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu ranges
- Two high pass crossings at Kang La (5320m) and Thorong La (5416m)
- Feast your eyes on Manaslu (8156m), the world's 7th highest mountain
- Journey into the remote Nar Valley
- Enjoy magnificent mountain views across to Mustang and Western Tibet
- Visit the sacred Hindu site of Muktinath
- Experience a Himalayan mountain flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Jomsom
- Explore Kathmandu
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Trip includes
- 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners including all meals on trek valued at US$650
- Airport transfers if arriving on day 1 and 15 or if you booked pre/post tour accommodation at the Radisson through World Expeditions
- flight Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu US$256
- an extra 5kg luggage allowance on Jomsom to Pokhara flight, total 20kg
- expert bilingual guide
- medical kit
- good quality accommodation in Kathmandu
- the use of a World Expeditions trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, down or fibre fill jacket and insulated mat (valued at over US$500)
- private air conditioned transportation
- all park entrance fees and trekking permits
- porters to carry all personal and group equipment
- porter's insurance
- accommodation in our fully serviced wilderness campsites
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Itinerary
You will be met by a representative of World Expeditions and transferred to the Radisson hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. A pre-trek briefing will be given around 4.30-5pm where arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag ...
From Kathmandu we drive along to the Kathmandu to Pokhara highway. We divert off the highway at the bustling town of Dumre. We follow the Marsyangdi valley to the village of Besi Sahar 820m on a plateau high above the river. Overnight: Eco Lodge
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We continue our drive along a dirt track that winds high above the Marsyandi river. We pass through secluded villages that once defined the route of the famous Annapurna Circuit trek to the village of Koto. Here you will be greeted by our staff and porters and prepare...
From Koto the trail diverts and follows the course of the Nar Phu river to our serene campsite – upper Koto camp – set amid pine forest at around 2750m. The rest of the day is free to take in views of Annapurna 2 (7932m) and the host of distant peaks that rise high into the Nar Phu region.
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We ascend the Nar Phu Khola where we enter spectacular gorge with impressive waterfalls before reaching the substantial settlement of Meta. The impressive chortens and mani walls provide a constant reminder that we are entering a Buddhist region close to the Tibetan border. Just beyond Meta we descend to our camp at Nar Phedi.
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From Meta we cross the bridge over the Nar Phu Khola and had up a side valley to the village of Nar. It’s impressive country, dotted with mani walls while yaks are grazing in the high pastures above rich barely fields that define the village. The origins of the village date back to former trading ties between Manang (in the Marsyangdi Valley) and the borders of Tibet.
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A comparatively short stage to further acclimatise. Our camp affords magnificent views of the Damodar Range to the north while to the south west we appreciate snow bound peaks that form the Annapurna Range. The scant pasture and juniper fields leave little doubt that we are camping in the vicinity of 5000 metres.
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The Kang La is not an unduly difficult pass and you should be able to complete the ascent to the crest of the pass in 3 to 4 hours – sometimes less depending on snow conditions. An early start is imperative to gain magnificent views of the Annapurna Range to the west,...
We head along the main trail to the main trading town of Manang with time for a well-deserved tea break and opportunity to explore the main bazaar before we gradually ascend the trail to the popular camp at Yak Kharka. Further views of Annapurna 3 (7555m) and the distinctive Gangapurna (7454m) enhance the stage.
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Another short, impressive stage that will put us in excellent stead for crossing the Thorong La the next day. The stage entails ascending extensive scree slopes and scant pastures to reach the ramshackle tea houses that once did a roaring trade during the days of the classic Annapurna Circuit trek.
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A long arduous and undoubtedly rewarding stage as we cross the famous Thorong La. It is imperative to maintain a slow, regular pace as you adjust to the rarefied air. We plan to reach the pass by late morning before the notorious high winds set in. The final hour may ...
A day to reflect and wind down as we head down to the Kali Gandaki river. The river forms the deepest gorge in the world as it forges a path between the 8000m Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Most of today’s walk follows the recently constructed road that now extends ...
A spectacular early morning flight from Jomsom heads through the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge before heading across the forest and settlements of the Annapurna foothills to Pokhara and our connecting flight to Kathmandu. Please Note: should the flight from Jomsom to P...
Today you have a full day to explore Kathmandu’s bustling streets and significant landmarks. You may wish to start by exploring the city’s two most important World Heritage Listed spiritual sites: Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temple and an important cremat...
After breakfast arrangements cease unless further ones have been made. Those people departing by aircraft will be transferred to the airport.
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great adventure
. .the weather conditions did test us, unusually late monsoon weather. I stongly recommend doing this trip with World Expeditions. Their experience clearly showed an...
The weather was tewrrible
.. late monsoon with road closures, etc. But the Tour leader coped very well with the changes.
Fantastic Annapurna Circuit trek with truly wild camping
As a very well travelled person the team leader Mani stands out he is brilliant. You focus on the walk and the immersive experience. Mani and the team remove all oth...
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- 15 day trip
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- 3 nights hotel
- 9 nights wilderness camping
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