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Calidex group members tour Kathmandu then fly to Pokhara to begin one of the world's classic and most spectacular treks: 17 days on the trail into the mighty mountain cirque of the Annapurna Sanctuary and along the Kali Gandaki Gorge to the Dhaulagiri Massif and Jomsol. This Nepalese Himalayan stretch is scenically unforgettable—Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Nilgiri and other dramatic peaks scrape the heavens in all directions. Gurung Buddhist villages along the way are cultural gems. No trek on earth permits such dramatic mountain encounters at such moderate elevations combined with such extensive enroute support. Thanks to the infrastructure that has sprung up along the route in the past ten years, the trek can be made in considerable comfort, with overnights in small guesthouses and meals taken in teahouses along the trail. Our team scout jumps ahead each day to secure the best accommodations for the upcoming night, and the best meal services. Trek elevations range between 8,000' and 12,000' with 5 to 6 hours of walking each day. Porter-supported and Sherpa-guided, only daypacks with camera, water, and personal items need be carried. Return to Kathmandu by air from Jomsom. Lodgings along the trail are small basic inns, and meals are taken in teahouses along the way. No camping is necessary for this high-country trek.
THE CARTOGRAPHY
NEPAL
THE TREK ROUTE
for 2008...
TREKKING NEPAL: POKHARA TO THE ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY & JOMSOM
RENDEZVOUS
DATE
JOURNEY
RENDEZVOUS
CITY
NO. OF
DAYS
GROUP
SIZE
TRIP
COST
November 1
 Trekking Nepal: Pokhara to the Annapurna Sanctuary & Jomsom
Kathmandu,
Nepal
19
6-10
$4,650
+ air
THE DAY-BY-DAY BRIEF
THE HIGHLIGHTS

                    
Day 1 (Rendezvous Day): Group members rendezvous in Kathmandu and tour city and Kathmandu Valley.

Day 2: Fly to Pokhara; drive to the trek trailhead at Phedi village and begin the trek into the Annapurna Conservation Area.

Days 3-8: Hike in the Modi Khola Valley into the Annapurna Sanctuary.to South Annapurna Base Camp. Nights in small guesthouses and meals along the trek route at teahouses.

Days 9-15: Loop back and cross to the Kali Gandaki Valley and Gorge. Hike up the great gravel riverbed of the Kali Gandaki. Continue north along the Dhaulagiri Himal to Jomsom, capital of Nepal's remote Mustang District. Teahouse meals and lodging in small guesthouses.

Days 16-17: Ascend to Chhancha Lhumba (elevn 2,730m) and Muktinath (3,710m). Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri dominate the surrounding views. Continue to Jharkot (elevn 3,500m) and the ruins of a dhzong (a fortress-monastery) and on to the unspoiled villages of Purang and Changur. Return to Jomson for a farewell dinner with the Sherpa trek support team.

Days 18-19: Fly from Jomsom to Kathmandu via Pokhara; group members depart for home.

 

  • The exotic sights and smells of Kathmandu, one of Asia's most interesting capitals

  • The drama of spectacular Himalayan mountain scapes, from Machhapuchhre to Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri

  • South AnnapurnaBase Camp, the launch site of many historic climbing expeditions

  • Village life along the trek route—timeless rhythms of planting, harvest and ritual observances

  • The invigorating challenge of 5 to 6-hour daily hikes in flawless weather in magnificent surroundings
THE GALLERY: THE KATHMANDHU VALLEY & HIMALAYAS
Mythical figure, Kathmandu Valley
Durbar Square, Kathmandu
NyatapolaTemple,Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Valley
Dhaulagiri, the world's 7th highest mountain
Restaurant along the trek route
Annapurna Base Camp Lodge
Machapuchare, the "Fishtail Peak"


JOIN AN UNFORGETTABLE TREK IN THE NEPALESE HIMALAYA

Trek one of the world's classic high-country routes, from Pokhara into the Annapurna Sanctuary to Annapurna South Base Camp, then up the Kali Gandaki Gorge past the Dhaulagiri Himal to Jomsom. In flawlessly clear weather surround yourself with some of the world's highest and most beautiful mountains, and savor each invigorating hiking day in this spectacular countryside. Trip cost includes all lodging, meals and non-alcoholic beverages on the trail, airport transfers, permits & entry fees, domestic flights, and all activities as set forth in the itinerary.

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