Most treks in this region commence from Pokhara valley, which lies 200 km from Kathmandu, the capital city, in the shadow of the lovely Annapurna Mountains. Annapurna circuit trek begins at the middle-hills villages of Besi Sahar on the Marshyangdi River and follows the river all the way from Brahmin-Chettri-Gurung settlement to that of the Tibetan Buddhistic regions of Manang. The high point is the crossing of the Throng-La at 5416 m into the Kali Gandaki Valley stopping at the famous shrine of Muktinath then continuing along the river to Tatopani through Thakali settlements, Magar and Gurung villages back into Pokhara. Or beginning in the tropical climate of Pokhara’s bare 900m and gradually ascending to the 5400m pass above Muktinath, and may be on to upper Mustang which was opened in October 1991 to a limited number of tourists.
The main trails in the region and trek days from Pokhara are: easy hiking around Pokhara 1 to 6 days, Ghorepani circuit 6-day, Muktinath via Jomsom and flight back 8 to 12 day, Annapurna Sanctuary 11-day which although is considered moderate the most beautiful trek in the world, Annapurna Circuit 5416, 19-day, Annapurna-Dhaulagiri trek 4200m. a newly discovered route 13-Day, Siklish 2200m. 7-day, Lamjung 3800m. 7-day, Gorkha 2800m. 8-day from Kathmandu, Dhaulagiri Circuit 19 day, Manaslu Circuit trek 5100m, 21-day, Legendary Mustang 3840m, 13-day, Pokhara to Dolpa trek 19-day, peak climbs enroute and several other endless trails. Tour Codes and Destination NSTR # 35: Family Adventure NSTR # 36: Hike, Bike, Raft & Wildlife NSTR # 32: Luxury Lodge trek in Annapurnas with Wildlife Safari NSTR # 16: Siklish Trek NSTR # 06: Nepal Experience-Temple to Mountain and Tiger NSTR # 07: The Phewa Circuit Trek NSTR # 10: Gorkha Trek NSTR # 11: Lamjung Trek NSTR # 13: Annapurna Sanctuary Trek NSTR # 24: Upper Mustang Trek NSTR # 19: Annapurna-Dhaulagiri Trek NSTR # 28: The Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek NSTR # 20: Annapurna Circuit Trek NSTR # 22: Manaslu Circuit Trek Notes:
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