Ceri Pritchett

This trail was first opened in 1977 and is a classic Himalayan trek. Our itinerary completes the Circuit with a few new variations that will enhance this magnificent trek. We ascend the Marsyandi Valley before heading to the wild, windswept 5416m Thorong La (pass) and around the Annapurna massif. This trek offers startling contrasts throughout. The trails start and end in the lush green foothills of the Annapurna range that are dotted with Hindu villages. As we trek north of the Great Himalayan Divide there is a dramatic change as we enter the stark landscape of the Tibetan Plateau where the culture becomes predominantly Buddhist. We then head back down the great Kali Gandhaki Valley, said to be one of the deepest gorges on earth with Annapurna and Dhaulagiri towering some 7,000 metres above before returning to Pokhara where we complete our exhilarating trek.

Brief Itinerary DAY 1 Join Kathmandu DAY 2 In Kathmandu DAY 3 Drive to Besisahar & Bhulbhule DAY 4 Commence trek DAYS... more

This trail was first opened in 1977 and is a classic Himalayan trek. Our itinerary completes the Circuit with a few new variations that will enhance this magnificent trek. We ascend the Marsyandi Valley before heading to the wild, windswept 5416m Thorong La (pass) and around the Annapurna massif. This trek offers startling contrasts throughout. The trails start and end in the lush green foothills of the Annapurna range that are dotted with Hindu villages. As we trek north of the Great Himalayan Divide there is a dramatic change as we enter the stark landscape of the Tibetan Plateau where the culture becomes predominantly Buddhist. We then head back down the great Kali Gandhaki Valley, said to be one of the deepest gorges on earth with Annapurna and Dhaulagiri towering some 7,000 metres above before returning to Pokhara where we complete our exhilarating trek.

Brief Itinerary DAY 1 Join Kathmandu DAY 2 In Kathmandu DAY 3 Drive to Besisahar & Bhulbhule DAY 4 Commence trek DAYS 5/8 To Pisang DAYS 9/12 To Yak Kharka DAYS 13/14 Cross Thorong La DAYS 15/17 To Tatopani DAYS 18/19 To Gorepani & Poon Hill DAYS 20/21 To Naya Pul & Pokhara DAY 22 Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu DAY 23 In Kathmandu DAY 24 Trip concludes in Kathmandu

I am going on this trek in March/April 2013 (March21 - April13), and I'm raising funds for Equipe - please help me raise as much as possible for this awesome charity :)

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