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This is the classic trek which covers over 200 miles circumnavigating the entire Annapurna massif. The trail starts in the middle hills at the village of Besi Sahar and follows the Marsyangdi river through Gurung settlements and to the Tibetan regions of Manang. The high point is the crossing of the Thorung-La (a pass at 5,416m) and then the trek down the deep Kali Gandaki gorge.

The trek offers a true cross section of Nepal from lowland rice plantations, deep pine forest, spectacular mountain views to arid terrain in the Himalayan rain shadow. You will visit old Buddhist monasteries and probably take a dip in the hot springs along the way.

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OUTLINE ITINERARY

• Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
• Day 2 Sightseeing in Kathmandu
  
• Day 3 Drive to Besisahar
• Day 4 Trek to Bahundanda (1,320m)
• Day 5 Trek to Chamje (1,430m)
• Day 6 Trek to Dharapani (1,940m)
• Day 7 Trek to Chame (2,700m)
• Day 8 Trek to Pisang (3,190m)
• Day 9 Trek to Manang (3,500m)
• Day 10 Rest day and acclimatisation in Manang (3,500m)
• Day 11 Trek to Yak Kharka (4,090m)
• Day 12 Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,490m)
• Day 13 Cross the Thorong la pass (5,400m) and to Muktinath (3,800m)
• Day 14 Spare day
• Day 15 Trek to Kagbeni (2,800m)
• Day 16 Trek to Marpha (2,670m)
  
• Day 17 Trek to Kalopani (2,530m)
• Day 18 Trek to Tatopani (1,190m)
• Day 19/20/21 Trek to Ghorepani (2,750m) and to Birethanti/Pokhara
  
• Day 22 Fly to Kathmandu
  
• Day 23 Fly back home
  

Recommended books & maps:

Nepal
Annapurna

Take a look at our other Annapurna treks:

Annapurna Discovery
Annapurna Sanctuary
Annapurna luxury lodges

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Royal Chitwan National Park