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DAY
01:
when you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel. While
in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples
and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted
on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms
on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well
come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY
02:
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and
said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view
of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath
and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square,
Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities
in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu
temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with
wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY
03:
Drive to Besi Sahar, near Pokhara. Overnight here.
DAY 04:
The route follows the Marsyangdi River upstream, crossing a long suspension
bridge and passing a beautiful, thin waterfall with a fine bathing
pool. We ascend to the town of Bahundanda, which means ‘Brahman
Hill’. There are good views to the north and a little-known
hot spring here.
DAY 05:
The gorge becomes narrower as we cross a cantilever bridge
followed by a suspension bridge. We pass a few small settlements along
the route and Chamje, the destination for the day, is one of them.
Having traveled upstream, we observe many changes in the people, architecture
and vegetation. Houses are now built of rocks, the vegetation is less
tropical and the culture more Tibetan-like.
DAY 06:
Leaving Chamje, the gorge becomes more impressive. We cross into the
district of Manang and see more Bhotia people. These are primarily
agro-pastoralists and the real trans-Himalayan traders of the region.
The route climbs gradually to the town of Bagarchap meaning (butcher’s
place). The houses here have flat roofs, indicating that there is
less rainfall here than the south. There is a temple here worth visiting,
and views of the Annapurnas and the Lamjung Himal
DAY
07:
Leaving Bagarchap, the valley becomes narrow and picturesque. The
vegetation is temperate, broad-leaved forest. Chame is a government
town and district centre for Manang. There are interesting religious
buildings and hot springs
DAY
08:
we continue in an unrelenting narrow valley of pine, hemlock
and cypress forest. The trail through a serene forest leads tolower
Pisang; a side trip to higher Pisang (100m higher) is a must for an
amazing view of Annapurna II. This arid region is in the rain shadow
of the Himalaya. The men here are traders - and may sell or trade
almost anything - and part-time farmers,and the women are full-time
farmers.
DAY
09:
There are 2 routes from here: a low road and a high road, the latter
taking longer but affording outstanding views of the Annapurna Himal
and few trekkers. Both routes converge in the large and interesting
village of Braga, which is the seat of the oldest monastery in the
area. The gomba is about 900 years old and belongs to the Kargyupa
sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and contains some unique works of art. Manang
is 30 minutes from here.
DAY 10:
There are 2 routes from here: a low road and a high road,
the latter taking longer but affording outstanding views of the Annapurna
Himal and few trekkers. Both routes converge in the large and interesting
village of Braga, which is the seat of the oldest monastery in the
area. The gomba is about 900 years old and belongs to the Kargyupa
sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and contains some unique works of art. Manang
is 30 minutes from here.
DAY
11:
Leaving Manang, facilities become scarcer. We cross small tributaries
and contour along pleasant meadows with occasional birch groves. There
is a chance to see herds of blue sheep.
Day
12:
We gain altitude gradually, and spend the night at the phedi, meaning
'foot of a hill'. If you are lucky you may spot a snow leopard near
here at dusk!
Day
13:
The trail now leaves the river valley and climbs steadily over lateral
moraine. The pass, marked by a large cairn, is the high point of
our trek. It is an exhilarating geographical feature, dividing 2
mighty Himalayan valleys. Far below to the west is the Kaligandaki
River. We descend in that direction for the village of Muktinath,
located in a poplar grove. It is a sacred shrine and pilgrimage
site for Hindus and Buddhists.
Day
14:
From Muktinath to Jomsom, we see people from Mustang, a restricted
area to the north, who come to sell handicrafts to pilgrims. Among
their merchandise is the highly-revered mollusk fossil called shaligram.
We will pass some ancient caves and see the impressive white mountain
that is the Dhaulagiri. We also transit at the significant town
of Kagbeni, which is at a junction of 2 rivers and the north-south
and east-west trading routes.
Day
15:
We descend to Marpha, a lovely village of whitewashed houses and
fertile fields, and continue down the Kaligandaki reaching the former
Thakali trading centre of Tukche. As the trail continues, the Himalayan
rain shadow blends into coniferous forest,and we reach the main
river valley and Kalopani. From here there are spectacular views
of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas.
Day
16:
A beautiful walk, with another transition into sub-tropical vegetation
and the return of water buffalo, banyan trees and poinsettias. The
trail follows the river through a narrow gorge and descends to cross
a bridge near a spectacular waterfall,before winding through the
valley to Tatopani. The hot springs that give the village its name
provide the perfect opportunity for a good scrub.
Day
17:
Steadily climbing all day, we eventually leave behind the terraced
fields and walk through thick rhododendron forest to the village
of Ghorepani, meaning (horse water). We camp at the pass for the
best views of the sunset over the spectacular,snow-capped Dhaulagiri
and the Annapurna Range.
Day
18:
Today the trail undulates through giant rhododendron forest and
orchid colonies to the pretty Gurung town of Ghandrung,where the
Annapurna range and Machapuchare (the Fishtail) dominate the mountain
views, although glimpses of Lamjung Himal and the Manaslu range
can also be seen further east.
Day
19:
The views continue to outstanding even as we descend, to the village
of Dhampus.
Day
20:
Today the trail descends through forests, all the way to the valley
floor, from where we make our way to the city of Pokhara.
Day
21:
After breakfast you're return to Kathmandu by road. After arrive
in Kathmandu you're free to shop and pick up some last minute souvenirs,
rest and visit the shop etc. O/N in Kathmandu.
Day
22:
After breakfast free for you until time to leave the international
airport for your final destination.
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