Mt. Annapurna Circuit
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- Category: Cycling
Mt. Annapurna circuit:
This extraordinary trip takes you to some of the most stunning and exotic biking
routes in Nepal. Annapurna Circuit Mt. bike tour passes through a variety of
different landscapes, from lush sub-tropical rainforest, deep valleys and
cultivated fields, to wooded alpine and high deserts. We visit many different
villages, meeting the local hill tribes and enjoy frequent spectacular views of
massive Himalayan peaks, including the Annapurnas and Manaslu. We reach the
lowland villages, dense oak forests, deep gorges and lovely isolated hamlets to
the lap of the mighty high mountains and the Tilicho lake - one of the highest
altitude fresh water lakes. To top it all, the crossing of the Thorong La pass
(5,416m) is a challenging ascend, surrounded by some of the most magnificent
mountain scenery in the world.
Itinerary
Day 1 Kathmandu - Nagarkot
Day 2 Nagarkot - Kathmandu
Day 3 Kathmandu - Besisahar
Day 4 Besisahar - Taal
Day 5 Taal - Chame
Day 6 Chame - Manang
Day 7 Rest in Manang
Day 8 Manang - Thorong Phedi
Day 9 Thorong Phedi - Kagbeni
Day 10 Kagbeni - Tatopani
Day 11 Tatopani - Pokhara
Day 12 Rest in Pokhara
Day 13 Pokhara – Kathmandu
Trip Highlights
• The crystal-clear mountain ranges (Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Annapurna,
Manaslu) visible from Pokhara
• A relaxing time at the Phewa Lake. Activities include boating, sight-seeing
and basking in the sun like there’s no tomorrow
• Tasting the legendary apples, apple pie and apple wine in Jomsom
• Sight-seeing in Muktinath. Exploring the popular hiking routes in the area