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    Nepal – Annapurna 5416

    Nepal · Annapurna Circuit, Thorong La

    Asia

    Duration

    14 days

    Price per person

    $2,790 / pers.

    Intensity

    Hard

    Sessions

    1 date

    Overview

    14-day trek around the Annapurna massif, one of the most beautiful walks on Earth: subtropical valleys giving way to Tibetan-influenced villages, the high desert of Manang, and the crossing of the Thorong La before descending into the pilgrimage town of Muktinath. Porters carry the loads, comfortable teahouses provide hot meals and real beds every night — no camping, no technical skills, just good boots and a steady pace. A real high-altitude adventure built for trekkers, not mountaineers.

    Day by Day

    Day 1

    Arrival Kathmandu

    Briefing and gear check, last-minute preparations in the capital.

    Day 2

    Drive to Besisahar

    Long drive west, first views of the Annapurna range.

    Day 3

    Besisahar to Chamje

    First trekking day, rice terraces and the Marsyangdi valley.

    Day 4

    Chamje to Dharapani

    River crossings and pine forest, entering the drier upper valley.

    Day 5

    Dharapani to Chame

    Views of Manaslu open up behind, the valley narrows.

    Day 6

    Chame to Pisang

    Walking beneath the Paungda Danda rock face into pine forest.

    Day 7

    Pisang to Manang

    Choice of the high scenic route, first proper views of Annapurna II, III and IV.

    Day 8

    Acclimatization in Manang

    Rest day with a short acclimatization hike above the village.

    Day 9

    Manang to Yak Kharka

    Short high-altitude day, yaks grazing on open slopes.

    Day 10

    Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi

    Final approach to base camp below the pass.

    Day 11

    Thorong La Crossing

    Pre-dawn start, the 5,416m pass, long descent to Muktinath.

    Day 12

    Muktinath to Jomsom

    Visit to the pilgrimage temple, walk down through the Kali Gandaki gorge.

    Day 13

    Flight to Pokhara

    Short flight over the mountains, rest by Phewa Lake.

    Day 14

    Return to Kathmandu

    Drive or flight back, debrief and farewell dinner. End of expedition.

    Included

    • All meals
    • All drinks (water and soft drinks)
    • All ground transport
    • English-speaking local tour guide
    • Ligne Rouge Tours tour leader
    • Visa support documents
    • All entry fees to sites
    • Airport transfers

    Not Included

    • Round-trip airfare
    • Travel insurance
    • Visa fees
    • Tips
    • Personal spending money

    Application Required

    Participation is subject to review. Selection is confirmed after internal validation.

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