18 Days of Trekking across Thorung La
Maximum Elevation 5416 meters (17,770 feet)
This trek travels around the entire Annapurna massif, visiting the Tibet-like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya and the dramatic Kali Gandaki gorge. much of the trek is through lowland country, but there is one high pass, Thorung La. The pass is not difficult, but this is still a long trek at high elevation. You should be aware that you might have to return to Dumre if it is impossible or dangerous to cross Thorung La because of snow or altitude sickness. There are years where the weather allows it to stay open, but Thorung La is usually snowbound and closed from mid-December to mid-April.
Day 1: Dumre to Besi Sahar
Day 2: Besi Sahar to Bahundanda
Day 3: Bahundanda to Chyamje
Day 4: Chyamje to Bagarchhap
Day 5: Bagarchhap to Chame
Day 6: Chame to Pisang
Day 7: Pisang to Manang
Day 8: Manang
Day 9: Manang rest day
Day 10: Manang to Letdar
Day 11: Letdar to Thorung Phedi
Day 12: Thorung Phedi to Muktinath
Day 13: Muktinath to Kagbeni
Day 14: Kagbeni to Marpha
Day 15: Marpha to Kalopani
Day 16: Kalopani to Tatopani
Day 17: Tatopani to Ghorapani
Day 18: Ghorapani to Tikedungha
Day 19: Trek to Birethanti, drive to Pokhara
Kathmandu, Nepal
12 Days of Trekking
to Annapurna Base Camp
Maximum Elevation 4123 meters
The route to Annapurna Sanctuary (Annapurna Deuthali in Nepali), the site of the Annapurna south face base camp, is a spectacular short trek. Though it has some steep climbs, the trek is not difficult. The major problem with this trek is that it can become impassible because of snow and avalances in winter and early spring. It is the only major trekking route in Nepal that has significant avalance danger, so you must inquire locally whether the trail is safe. Some trekkers have died because of avalanches, and others have been stranded in the sanctuary for days. The sanctuary trek traverses a variety of terrain, from lowland villages and rice terraces to glaciers, and offers outstanding high mountain views. This trek is a fine opportunity to surround yourself with Himalayan peaks in a short time, without having to contend with the altitude and flight problems of the Everest region.
Day 2: Tolka to Chhomrong
Day 3: Chhomrong to Bamboo Lodge
Day 4: Bamboo Lodge to Himalayan Hotel
Day 5: Himalayan Hotel to Machhapuchhare Base Camp
Day 6: Machhapuchhare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp
Day 8: Deorali to Doban
Day 9: Doban to Chhomrong
Day 10: Chhomrong to Ghandruk
Day 11: Ghandruk to Birethanti
Day 12: Drive to Pokhara
4 Days of Trekking in the Annapurna Foothills
Maximum Elevation 1730 meters (5700 feet)
This is an easy, short trek which starts near Pokhara and offers good mountain views. It gained its name because Prince Charles and an entourage of 90 guests, camp followers, and staff trekked here. The trek has also seen the likes of such luminaries as Mick Jagger. The route is not a popular one, so you will see few other trekkers.
Day 1: Pokhara to Kalikastan
Day 2: Kalikastan to Shaklung
Day 3: Shaklung to Chisopani
Day 4: Chisopani to Pokhara
8 Days of Trekking (Short and Sweet)
Day 1: From Pokhara, drive to Nayapul, and trek to Birethanti
Day 2: Birethanti to Ulleri
Day 3: Ulleri to Ghorapani
Day 4: Ghorapani to Tadapani
Day 5: Tadapani to Ghandruk
Day 6: Ghandruk to Landrung
Day 7: Landrung to Dhampus
Day 8: Dhampus to Phedi, drive to Pokhara
Pokhara-Jomson Trek
8 Days of Trekking
Day 1: Pokhara to Tikedungha
Day 2: Tikedungha to Ghorapani
Day 3: Early morning visit to Pun Hill and to Tatopani
Day 4: Tatopani to Gasha
Day 5: Gasha to Marpha
Day 6: Marpha to Jomson
Day 7: Jomson/Kagheni/Jomsom
Day 8: Fly to Pokhara