Friendship Trek

ROUND ANNAPURNA / PISANG PEAK:

A complete trek encircles the famous Annapurna massif with Pisang Peak-6091m climbing. The trek offers great variety, from sub-tropical plains in the Himalayan foothills, through the trans-Himalayan, Manang and Mustang region. The trip goes through Thorong-La Pass-5416m between in two valley of Manang and Jomsom, the Kaligandaki valley (probably the deepest gorge in the world) makes this trek an excellent trip in Nepal that has diverse culture and traditional values.

This trek is considered as a non-technical trek and suitable for average people. If you are moderately fit and have a sense of adventure will enjoy this trek. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not expected high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.We suggest you to strengthen your knee muscles and prepare for several days of steep descents. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, biking or aerobics is recommended, but mostly hiking on steep hills or running up and down steps are preferable.Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.
1 Drive to Besisahar.
2 Trek to Bahundanda.
3 Trek to Change.
4 Trek to Thonje.
5 Trek to Chame.
6 Trek to Upper Pisang.
7 Upper Pisang, rest day.
8 Trek to Pisang Base Camp. (4573m)
9 To Pisang High Camp. (5030m)
10 Summit Pisang Peak and back to Base Camp, 6091m
11 Trek to Braga.
12 Trek to Khangsargaon.
13 Trek to Hotel Camp.
14 Trek to Tilicho Lake and over Kharka Pass.
15 Trek to Yak Kharka.
16 Trek to Tinigaon.
17 Trek to Jomsom.
18 Trek to Kalopani.
19 Trek to Tatopani.
20 Trek to Gorepani.
21 Trek to Ulleri.
22 Trek to Pokhara.
23 Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Grading:
This trek is moderate, but you need to have a sense of adventure, and the willingness to walk 8 to 9 hours a day, often at high altitude. Good physical condition and a degree of good stamina are essential. A good knowledge of mountain climbing is an must, although our experienced Sherpa guides will guide and accompany you to the top.

Accommodation:
For those who would like us to arrange their transfer Airport / Hotel / Airport, it would be a pleasure for us to do so at the cost of US$ 6 per person.

If you want us to arrange your accommodation in Kathmandu before or after the trek, let us know your preference of hotel so that we can arrange your booking accordingly.

Package includes:
. All-inclusive full board tented camp trek with sleeping tent, dining

tent, toilet tent, food and bedding as per itinerary

. Services of Sirdar, cook, Shera staff and porters or yaks while on

trek.

. All kitchen utensils / materials along with tables and chairs.
. Transportation, KTM - Base Camp - KTM of all equipment, food, staff

and porters.

. Local taxes, guide & porters' insurance.
. National Park fee.
. Climbing Fee of the Peak, equipment allowance of climbing guide,

necessary equipment and clothing for camp staff and porters.

. Common used climbing equipment. (fixed ropes, ice screws, pitons,

etc.)

. All transportation in Kathmandu as per program.
. Domestic airport departure taxes.

Package does not include:
* Expenses of personal nature.
* Personal tips.
* Alcoholic beverages and canned or bottled cold drinks.
* International departure taxes.
* Personal climbing equipment. (Can be rented in Kathmandu)