Annapurna Region

NSTR # 20 ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK
Duration	:	Three week
Grade	:	Tough
Maximum Elevations	:	5416m. at Thorang -La pass
Season	:	Autumn and Spring
Trek Style	:	Lodge / Tented

Summery : This describes the classic trail around one of the most beautiful of the Himalayan massifs - the Annapurnas. The trail begins at the middle-hills village of Besi Sahar on the Marsyangdi River and follows the river all the way from the Brahmin- Chettri-Gurung settlements to that of the Tibetan Buddhistic regions of Manang. The high point is the crossing of the Thorong La at 5416m into the Kali Gandaki Valley, stopping at the famous shrine of Muktinath then continuing along the river to Tatopani through Thakali settlements, Magar and Gurung villages back into Pokhara.

Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu. Reception at airport and transfer to hotel and briefing.
Day 02 : Day sightseeing tours to Kathmandu.
Day 03 : Drive to Besi Sahar and commence trek.
Day 20 : Trek concludes at Pokhara.
Day 21 : Drive or fly to Kathmandu.
Day 22 : Trip concludes by departure transfer to airport.