Annapurna Region

NSTR #19 ANNAPURNA-DHAULAGIRI TREK
Duration	:	Two week
Grade	:	Moderate
Maximum Elevations	:	4200 m. at High Camp
Season	:	Autumn, Spring
Trek Style	:	Tented / Remote

Summery : This is one of the most spectacular 'off the beaten path' treks in the Annapurna region of unspoiled wilderness surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Wildlife of this area include the Himalyan Tahr{a large goat- like creature}, the Pikka{a mammal similar to a guinea pig} And the national bird of Nepal - the multi-colored Impeyan pheasant. For the bird watcher this trek presents a variety of species with maximum numbers of available during the spring {March- May}. The scenery ranges from the fertile splendor of the Pokhara valley with its panoramic views of Machapuchare and the Annapurnas massif, through splendor rhododendron, hemlock and fir forest, to the high above the tree line where we get uninterrupted views of the Annapurnas, the Dhaulagris and far up the Kali Gandaki past the Nilgiris into Mustang and Tibet. This trek provides a wonderful view of all that Nepal has to offer- mountains, forests and diverse village life.

Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu. Reception and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 : Sightseeing tours to Kathmandu valley.
Day 03 : Drive to Pokhara and onto Birethanti and commence trek.
Day 13 : Trek concludes at Pokhara.
Day 14 : Drive to Kathmandu.
Day 15 : Trip concludes by departure transfer to airport.

For the more adventurous, and those with more time, we could suggest the flowing three-week trek-tours around the Annapurna Range or Manaslu, circling the massif in a wide arc. Or trek up to Lomanthang in to upper Mustang (still restricted region). Or into the far west of Dolpa trek to see wilderness. Or follow the classical expedition trails now commencing at the Jiri roadhead over the spectacular Lamjunra Pass and up to the Base Camp of the greatest of them all-Everest. Or again a different route, farther up towards the Nepal-Tibet border, along the Rolwaling Valley and over the Thashi Laptsa Pass, magnificent Gauri Shankar, and into the Khumbu region