This”classic” journey aroundthe massif of the Annapurna Himal starts with a drive to Beshishahar – in thelowland paddy fields steadily gaining altitude leading up the Marsyangdi RiverValley passing through oak and pine forests and eventually emerging into highdesert country at Manang (3597 m.) through the villages of Chamje, Bagarchap, Pisang to cross the Thorung La Pass (5416 m). The descent is equally amazing and varied. The trail thenswitches over to the Kali Gandaki River valley and descends through the villagesof Muktinath, Jomsom and Ghorepani to terminate in Pokhara giving you enoughtime to observe the people and their customs. Lowland, farming communities of Brahmin and Chettri people ofAryan stock give way, slowly, to the highland trading communities of Magar,Gurung and Bhotia people of Mongoloid stock. As the people change, so does thedominant religion. Close up views of the Annapurna range, varied ecosystems,diverse cultures and an ever-changing landscape – lush, green paddy fields andoak forests, arid deserts and the deepest gorge in the world make this one ofthe most popular treks in the world.
Facts Of The Trek
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Thorong La Pass (5416m.) |
Itinerary In Details
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Price Cost Per Person: (N/A) Click here for for further details. Price Includes National Park entry permit Price Excludes Personal expenses |