Day - 01 |
Arrive Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel |
Day - 02 |
Kathmandu Guided Sightseeing |
Day - 03 |
Katmandu-Besishar (750m) by bus. |
Day - 04 |
Besishar - Bahundanda (1310m) in 6h 30.
We trek through Gurung villages mostly. This route is part of the famous Annapurna circuit, one of the best in the Himalayas, certainly the most varied. Superb views of the Natti Chuli (7800m. |
Day - 05 |
Bahundanda - Tal (1670m) in 6h.
From Jagat, a former Tibetan customs post, the influence of the Tibetan culture is largely perceptible. View of the Himal Chuli and Baudha summits. |
Day - 06 |
Tal - Chame (2713m) in 7h.
To the subtropical forest leads to beautiful areas of blue pines, spruces and oaks. |
Day - 07 |
Chame - Pisang (3185m) in 5h.
Magnificent pine forests and stunning sights of the Lamjung and Annapurnas II and IV. From Pisang, a remarkable village due to the woodwork adorning its houses, we can enjoy a 360° panorama: from the Annapurna massif to the south, Mount Tilicho (7134m) to the west and the Chulu East (6584m) towards the Mount Pisang summit (6091m) to the north. |
Day - 08 |
Pisang - Manang (3530m) in 5h.Manang is a typically Tibetan village, with numerous stoupas, monasteries and oratories. |
Day - 09 |
Manang - Letdar (4250m) in 4h.
This leg and the following one are short to prevent ascending too quickly in altitude. |
Day - 10 |
Letdar - Thorong Phedi (4700m) in 3h.
This area of mountain pastures is a yak kingdom. Yaks are reared for their wool, milk and their carrying capacities. |
Day - 11 |
Thorong Phedi - Thorong La (5415m) - Muktinath (3802m) in 8h.
Climb up to the Thorong La pass with a stunning panorama of prestigious summits rising above 6000m, then descend to Muktinath. |
Day - 12 |
Muktinath - Marpha (2670m) in 6h.
This is the route of the Mustang and Tibet caravans |
Day - 13 |
Marpha.
Rest day before starting to cross the Dhaulaghiri massif. |
Day - 14 |
Marpha – Yak Kharka (4200m) in 6h.
Tough climb on a narrow mountainside path. |
Day - 15 |
PYak Kharka – Thapa Pass (5230m) - Camp in the Hidden valley (5050m) in 8h.
Second grueling day on a steep and tricky path towards the pass. Magnificent panorama on the Annapurna massif and the Nilgiris. Short descent towards the camp site. |
Day - 16 |
Camp in the Hidden valley - French Pass (5400m) - Dhaulaghiri Base Camp (4750m) in 5h.Easy climb. Splendid view from the pass of Dhaulaghiri I and the peaks surrounding the Hidden valley: Sita Chuchura, Mukut Himal et Tashi Kang. Descent on the Chhonbardan glacier and camp opposite an iced-over waterfall. Dhaulaghiri II, III, IV and V on one side and Dhaulaghiri I and Tukuche Peak on the other. |
Day - 17 |
Dhaulaghiri Base Camp – Italians Camp (3700m) in 6h.
Progression on a glacier cluttered with moraine. The glacier valley narrows and ends in steep-sided gorges. |
Day - 18 |
Italians Camp– Dobang (2880m) in 5h.
The descent continues across moraines followed by wooded areas. Afterwards we progress along the Myagdi Khola. |
Day - 19 |
Dobang – Boghara (2080m) in 6h.
Descents leads to a climb in a narrow valley with an untamed atmosphere, dense forest and impressive waterfalls. |
Day - 20 |
Boghara – Phalai Gaon (1650) in 6h.
The path follows a canyon covered withlarge waterfalls, then plunges into the end of the valley. It then climbs towards Phalai Gaon after crossing a bridge over the Dhara Khola. |
Day - 21 |
Phalai Gaon – Darbang (1180m) in 6h.
A rich panorama of terraced fields and surrounding mountains: Putha Hiunchuli (7246m), Churen Himal (7371m) and Gurja Himal (7193m). |
Day - 22 |
Darbang – Beni (817m) in 6h.
Along the Myagdi Khola are a succession of villages, terraced fields and suspension bridges. |
Day - 23 |
Beni – Pokhara – Katmandu (bus) in 8h |