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1 Katmandu
You are welcomed by AIT representative at Tribhuvan Airport and transport you to your Katmandu hotel. They will offer you for a welcome drink and cover off any questions you may have and give you helpful tips for your time in Katmandu. Later that afternoon we gather for a pre trek briefing and introductions to your trek leader and Spirit team, and make arrangements for your ‘trek pack’. Free in the evening but the guide usually organizes dinner at a local restaurant in the heart of Katmandu.
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Sightseeing Tour
First take a relaxing breakfast in Katmandu before joining a guided tour of the amazing city sightseeing of Katmandu. You will visit Durbar Square, Swayambhunath ‘Monkey’ Temple, the famous Hindu temple – Pashupatinath and the largest Stupa in Nepal – Boudha.
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Kathmandu to Besishar
Early start to make the bus journey around 8 hours to Besisahar (850m), the starting point of the trek. Your adventure begins! Passing through many small villages on the way will fascinate you with snippets of every day living in these lowland villages.
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Besishar to Bahundanda
First day of your walk involves crossing a few suspension bridges, waterfalls, several ups and downs hill sections, across rice paddies and subtropical forest. The villages and people are an interesting mix. You eventually ascend to Bahundanda (Hills of Brahmins) for the night, a village set on a long ridge at 1310m.
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Bahundanda to Chamje
Trek through amphitheatre-shaped rice terraces, along a steep vertical cliff, lush forests, and some culturally intriguing villages. Spend the night at Chamje at 1430m.
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Chamje to Dharapani
Day six time to enter the Manang district after passing fields of Corn. Barley and potatoes, and then through forests of bamboo and Rhododendrons. Dharapani (1950m) is the place where you can spend the night at 2160m. Many of the villages you will encounter with typical Tibetan architecture
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Dharapani to Chame
Today you will negotiate a few steep forested landscapes, along with several landslides on route, remember to look up though, as you will receive some sensational views of major Himalayan peaks. Your destination for the night is Chame at 2,630m.
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Chame to Upper Pisang (Ghyaru)
A narrow steep path through a very dense forest will bring you to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. As the trail opens up you will be surrounded by Himalayan Peaks all the way to Upper Pisang, at 3700m.
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Upper Pisang (Ghyaru) to Manang
Enter the upper Manang region, where the rainfall is much lower. You will notice much contrast with the landscape and vegetation; the cold arid climate creates a much harsher environment. This area is a fascinating mix of barren cliffs and exotic rock formations in contrast to the snow covered Himalayan peaks. You have entered another world; Manang Village is set at 3500m.
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Manang
Rest day for acclimatization. The village itself is fascinating; there are also some spectacular side trips not far away. The glacial lake below the icefall is mandatory.
The village consists of about 500 flat roofed houses and is picturesquely set amongst spectacular scenery: Annapurna II, Annapurna III, (24787 ft), Gangapurna (24,457 ft) to the south: Tilicho (23,400 ft) and the Grand Barrier, to the west; Chulu west (21,599 ft) and Chulu East (19,880 ft) to north.
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Manang to Chulu Base Camp - rest day at base camp to High camp to Summit and back to Base camp
North-West Ridge: Go beyond the hut following the yak pastures and walk up a ridge which leads into a hidden valley where it is possible to find a good site for a base camp. Here we will spend an additional day for acclimatization and last training to attack Chulu west. From this camp, ascend steep screed slopes to a col 4,900m, on a subsidiary ridge that leads down from the main ridge. To the north of the col ascend snow slope for 200 meters to the base of a band of rock at an altitude of 5,100 meters and the site for a possible high camp.
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Climb the rock band with some difficulty to the north-west shoulder of Chulu west 5450 meters where another camp can be made or alter-native camp can be placed on a snow plateau above 5,530 meters. On the first ascent and several subsequent ascents rope was fixed on the rock band. From the plateau continue up the progressively narrowing ridge to the summit 6,250 meters. Descend by the same route to base camp.
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Chulu Base Camp to Throng Phedi
Make your way to the foot of the pass, Thorong Phedi (4600). A small although busy settlement catering to the needs of highlander trekkers and climbers that use this point as a base camp
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Throng Phedi - Pass/ la to Muktinath
Across Throng La pass 5,416m. An early start is important in order to cope with the long day over the pass. Challenging, however very rewarding. Crossing this infamous pass will take you into a world beyond reality. It is truly one of life's magical moments! Descend to Muktinath at 3800m which is one of the famous pilgrimages place in Nepal. You'll see good combination between two different religions.
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Muktinath -Kagbeni to Jomsom
The country today is quite surreal as you trek along a plateau above the Kali Gandaki, the world's deepest gorge. Similar to Tibet the landscape is wild and barren, at times you will feel completely isolated, it is almost arid, giving you an out of this world experience. Descend further to a more comfortable elevation and temperature; it is extraordinary how the landscape changes in days walk. Spend the night at Jomsom (2713 m)
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Jomsom to Pokhara
early morning flight to Pokhara and enjoy with fewa lake view.
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Pokhara explore.
Rest and relax around Lake and pokhara sight-seeing.
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Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus. O/n Hotel in Kathmandu.
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Departure: You could catch up on some last minute shopping, Internate to your friends and family before departure to Airport or onwards to your next destination.
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