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Agent Pick of the Month

Karen Laushway

Name: Karen Laushway
Title: Adventure Travel Company Manager
Location: Seattle
Contact: (206) 322-0396
KLaushway@atcadventure.com

Tour: Nepal
Classic Annapurna Circuit (IMT)
Duration: 22 Days
Cost: From $670 USD

"Nepal is the kind of place that remains with you for a long time and so many visitors are drawn back to Nepal a 2nd time. I know for me this is true. The Natural beauty and the Nepalese people make it one of the best places to visit and hike.

The best time to visit is the start of dry season from October to November and the 2nd best is the spring when the wild flowers are in bloom from February to April.

So dust off those boots and start getting in shape! The Annapurna Circuit is a wonderful trek and the teahouses are a great way to end each day having a drink and chatting with the locals."
- Karen Laushway

ITINERARY:

Day 1: KATHMANDU:

Day 2: KATHMANDU:
Morning walking tour of the market area of Asan, Durbar Square and Swayambunath Temple.

Day 3: BESI SAHAR (820m):
We drive to Besi Sahar where we meet our team and spend our first night on the trek.

Day 4: NGADI (950m):
Wonderful views of Himal Chuli (about 7,200m) welcome us as we commence our trek across rice-fields. Tonight we camp near a torrent at Ngadi.

Day 5: JAGAT (1,310m):
Trek to our night halt at Jagat.

Day 6: DHARAPANI (2,000m):
Passing through quaint villages we arrive at Dharapani for our first view of an 8,000m peak - Manaslu.

Day 7: CHAME (2,700m):
There’s a chance to take a bath in Latamrang Hot Springs to soothe your trekking muscles! The day ends at Chame, with superb views over Himal Chimal.

Day 8: PISANG (3,200m):
After a beautiful walk through forests, we end near Pisang where we can visit the gompa and Buddhist temple.

Day 9: MANANG (3,500m):
Trek to Manang via the village of Braga. Enjoy a fantastic panorama of the Annapurnas.

Day 10: KHANGSAR GOMPA (3,920m) - MANANG:
A rest day to enjoy the superb scenery for those who wish others may prefer to hike to Khangsar Gompa.

Day 11: LEDER (4,200m):
Half day trek to the village of Leder.

Day 12: THORUNG PHEDI (4,500m):
To allow for the altitude, today's trek through the barren landscape is fairly short.

Day 13: MUKTINATH (3,700m):
A strenuous day as we cross the Thorung La pass (5,350m) to arrive at the doorstep of Mustang, the forbidden kingdom once known as Lo.

Day 14: MARPHA (2,700m):
Visit the amazing old fortresses of Jarkhot and Kagbeni, then trek to Marpha.

Day 15: KALOPANI (2,500m):
Following the donkey caravan route the trail reaches Kalopani. There are wonderful views of Annapurna 1.

Day 16: TATOPANI (1,200m):
We cross from the alpine zone to the sub-tropical zone and camp at Tatopani, famous for its hot springs.

Day 17: GHOREPANI (2,850m):
A long but worthwhile trek uphill to Ghorepani, with its stunning views.

Day 18: GHANDRUNG (2,100m):
You have the option to rise early to climb up Poon Hill (3,194m) to watch a magnificent sunrise over the Himalaya. West to east you can see Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Dhampus Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurnas and Machapuchare - breathtaking! After breakfast, our trail passes through rhododendron forests and many small villages to Ghandrung.

Day 19: DHAMPUS (1,600m):
Our last full day trekking brings us to the village of Dhampus, located along a ridge. This is a great spot that affords lovely views of the magnificent Annapurnas and Machapuchare.

Day 20: POKHARA (900m):
A short morning trek to pick up our vehicle for the journey to Pokhara.

Day 21: KATHMANDU:

Day 21: KATHMANDU:
Tour ends.

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