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One of the most popular treks in the world! Combining foothill villages, high mountain passes, and windswept valleys. 

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If you’re interested in visiting one of the most magnificent places on earth, then join EMS to the Annapurna region of Nepal. The geological and cultural diversity of this trek is what makes it a once in a lifetime experience.

This trip circumnavigates the Annapurna Himal, so you’ll be witness to views of these giants that can’t be seen from anywhere else. Your adventure will expose you to everything from lush bamboo forests to arid high mountain landscapes. You’ll experience a non-technical climb over the famous Thorong La (17,599-ft.), the highest pass visited by most travelers in all of Nepal. During the hike over Thorong La, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular blazes of orange, as the sun rises, casting the white Himalayan peaks in a fiery glow.

After crossing over the Thorong La, we’ll descend to the village of Muktinath, which has been attracting both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims for centuries. Located in Muktinath is the Jwala Mai Temple, where a flame of natural gas burns from a trickle of water. Many Hindus believe that Brahma offered this miracle to the gods himself. You’ll get to explore other interesting temples in Muktinath before we descend into the Kali Gandaki river valley.  No other river valley in the world has as great a distance from valley floor to mountain peaks as the Kali Gandaki. At one point, you’ll be 3 1/2 miles below the summits of the Annapurna peaks along side us. The austere beauty of this arid landscape in the shadow of Dhaulagiri (26,794 ft.) and Annapurna 1 (26545-ft.) gives you the feeling living giants are watching your progress.

Once we reach the village of Jomsom, which is also the capital of the Mustang District, we are finished with our adventure. The next morning we’ll take a morning flight to Pokhara. The lakeside city of Pokhara is the third largest city in Nepal. Like a jewel Fewa Lake reflects the Annapurna Himal in its blue waters. We’ll stay right on the lake at one of the many lodges available. The next morning we’ll have lunch, before heading back to Kathmandu for your final day there.

And that’s only the short version of what we’ll see and explore, since many other villages and monasteries are situated along the way.

So don’t miss out on this life inspiring adventure.

4 Night stay in the city of Kathmandu

Non-technical hike over the Thorong La

Day hike to glacial lake in Manang

13 Days Trekking

Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu

1 Night stay in Pokhara, hotel located right on the lake

All meals while trekking

Great trek for fit hikers of any age

TOTAL: 18 DAYS – depending on your departure arrangements

21 Days USA-to-USA: Depart two days before arrival date. Return flight should be booked for the last day of the trip.

Arrival/Departure City: Kathmandu, Nepal

2008 LAND COST:

• $2160 USD per person
  (prices may rise due to increasing domestic airline costs) Single Supplement: $200

2008/09 Dates

• March 28 – April 14
• November 1 – 18 (Led by Becky)

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GROUP SIZE: 4 to 16 Members - Cost is higher for groups under 4 people.

MEALS: Breakfast included in Kathmandu at hotel, all meals during trek. Check itinerary for symbols (B, L, D) for exact meals provided.

STYLE OF TREK: Depending on the group size we’ll either be camping or staying in local teahouses. Showers in the evening are available in the local teahouses at an extra cost. Our camping equipment is proven to protect you from the elements and our highly trained cooking staff will amaze you with the meals they can make in a tent!

GRADE: Moderate to Strenuous – High level of fitness needed to cross the Thorong. 90% of trek is Moderate. Highest altitude reached 17,599’. Hiking times each day 6 – 7 hours.

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For more information, or to book your very own Eastern Mountain Sports adventure, call our travel guru Becky Harrison at
888-755-8735
or e-mail us at becky@emstrek.com.

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