Annapurna Three Pass Trekking

We live in a fast-paced society. Walking slows us down.
— Robert Sweetgall

Trip Facts

Trip Code AN-M118
Trip Length 31 Days
Route Difficulty Level E
Group Size Min 2 to 8
Min Altitude 608m / 1995 ft.
Max Altitude 5416m / 17769 ft.
Route Style Local Teahouse
Mode Drive In Fly Out

About Trip

Annapurna Three Pass Trekking is a special trekking route designed by combining three popular trekking route — Manaslu Circuit — Annapurna Circuit — Naar Phu Valley. It is no doubt one of the best fusion of the three most scenic and adventurous route, might as well leave you speechless.

Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trekking is a beautiful journey to discover the archaic model monasteries and beautiful villages of mixed ethnic groups while enjoying an excellent walk amid varied landscapes and adventure passes with awesome views of the mountain.

Nar Phu Valley Trekking is another interesting route into the remote lifestyle of the people living in Annapurna region, which has been isolated for centuries and hasn’t changed since. There are ancient Buddhist monasteries to visit, small villages and settlements to explore and high elevation adventure of crossing Kangla Pass to find a trail to Manang Valley and join Annapurna Circuit.

Annapurna Circuit Trekking is popular among travelers and attracts huge traffic during the high season of October- November, and March-May. Manang Valley offers a fantastic view of Annapurna range and several other stunning peaks. There are gorgeous glaciers and lakes, ancient caves and monasteries, mountain and valley viewpoints to visit on the way to Thorang La Pass (5416m). Mustang Valley has more authentic monasteries and sacred temples, and the awesome views of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri range. This long journey to witness the variety of items on the foothills of world highest mountains amid isolated valleys and varied landscapes. A beautiful journey to learn and experience something you have never seen or felt before.

Highlights

Adventure of Thorang La Pass (5416m), Kangla Pass (5306m) & Larkya La pass (5135m)
Beautiful villages and walking trail through authentic Buddhist monasteries
Mixed landscapes and vegetation throughout the trails
Distinct lifestyle of typical high elevation local people
Jeep drive in uneven roads in mountains
Sacred Hindu and Buddhist Shrine – Muktinath Temple
Ganagapurna Glacier and Chongkor View Point at Manang Valley (3540m)
Beautiful Rhododendron Forest (during Spring)
Peek to Upper Mustang trail – visit Tiri Village
Witness Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu (8163m) and Mt. Annapurna (8019m)
Stunning Valley of Naar, Phu and Manang

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu : Picked Up from the airport and transfer to the Hotel
Day 02:Free Day in Kathmandu
Day 03:Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (710m / 2329 ft)
Day 04:Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (930m / 3051 ft)
Day 05:Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1410m / 4625 ft)
Day 06:Trek from Jagat to Philim (1570m / 5151 ft)
Day 07:Trek from Philim to Deng (1804m / 5917 ft)
Day 08:Trek from Deng to Ghap (2400m / 7874 ft)
Day 09:Trek from Ghap to Lho Gaon (3180m / 10433 ft)
Day 10:Trek from Lho Gaon to Sama Gaon (3530m / 11581 ft)
Day 11:Rest and Excursion day at Sama Gaon (Visit Birendra Lake)
Day 12:Trek from Sama Gaon to Samdo (3875m / 12713 ft)
Day 13:Trek from Samdo to Dharmasala (4460m / 14633 ft)
Day 14:Cross Larkya la pass (5160m / 16929 ft) and descend to Bhimtang (3590m / 11778 ft)
Day 15:Trek from Bhimtang to Tilje (2320m / 7612 ft)
Day 16:Trek from Tilje to Koto (2600m / 8530 ft)
Day 17:Trek from Koto to Meta (3560m / 11680 ft)
Day 18:Trek from Meta to Phu Village (4080m / 13386 ft)
Day 19:Rest and Exploration day at Phu Village (Tashilakhang Monastery, Kyauchyu Water Fall, Pasture Lang)
Day 20:Trek from Phu Village to Nar (4110m)
Day 21:Rest and Exploration Day at Nar Village
Day 22:Cross Kagmara-La Pass (5306m / 17408 ft) and trek to Ngawal (3660m / 12007 ft.)
Day 23:Trek from Ngawal to Manang (3540m / 11615 ft.)
Day 24:Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4050m / 13287 ft.)
Day 25:Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi (4450m / 15600 ft.)
Day 26:Cross Thorang-La Pass (5416m / 17769 ft.) and trek to Muktinath (3760m / 12336 ft.)
Day 27:Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2720m / 8924 ft.) via Kagbeni Village
Day 28:Early Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (820m / 2690 ft)
Day 29:Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 30:Free Day in Kathmandu (Contingency Day)
Day 31:Final Departure | Other Travel Plan

Included in the Cost

One Experience Leader Guide, Necessary Porter (1 per 2 trekkers) and Assistant Guide as per group size
All of the wages, expenses and insurance of Nepalese Crew Members
27Breakfast, 27 Dinner, 27 Lunch with seasonal fruits and hot drinks
Twin Shared Best Suited Local Teahouse Accommodation during trekking
All necessary National Park/Conservation Area Permit and Special permit for restricted area
One night Standard Accommodation in Pokhara (Twin Sharing)
Four nights Standard Accommodation in Kathmandu (Twin Sharing)
Kathmandu – Soti Khola transfer in Local Bus (1 to 3 travelers) and transfer in Private Vehicle (4 to 8 travelers)
Pokhara-Kathmandu transfer in Tourist Bus (1 to 3 travelers) and transfer in Private Vehicle (4 to 8 travelers)
All necessary transfers before and after trek in private vehicle (Car/Jeep/Hiace)
Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara with airport taxes
Complimentary Airport Arrival and Departure Transfers
Complimentary Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (return after use)
Optional: Half Day Walking Tour
Our Duffel Bag, Trip Map and Adventure Certificate
Comprehensive Equipped First Aid Medical Kit (to check with AMS)
Farewell Nepalese Cultural Dinner
All applicable fees, local and government taxes

Not Included in the Cost

Nepal Visa Fee and International Airfare
Entrance Fee during sightseeing in Kathmandu
Other Trekking Expenses like Drinking Water, Soft & Hard Drinks, Juice, Phone Calls, Internet Use, Battery Charging, Laundry, Hot Shower, Donation, Additional Porter etc
Personal Trekking Gears and Equipments
Any Kinds of Health or Travel Insurance (It is mandatory to reduce the possible expense in case of emergency evacuation)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu/Pokhara due any reason like early arrival or late departure than scheduled itinerary (also in case of early arrival from trekking)
Cost arises due to obstruction and delays in the program itinerary due to weather or any social or political problems
Tipping to Crew Members (Expected)
Any other expenses or activities besides “Service Provided”

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu : Picked Up from the airport and transfer to the Hotel Drive: 30 minutes | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Welcome Dinner

Day 2Free Day in Kathmandu Optional: Join our free walking tours – starts at 10am – Walk to Monkey Temple – Visit National Museum – Kathmandu Durbar Square – finish before 4pm
Walk: 1.5 hours | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast

Day 3Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (710m / 2329 ft) Drive: 8 – 9 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 4Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (930m / 3051 ft)Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 5Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1410m / 4625 ft)Walk: 6 - 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 6Trek from Jagat to Philim (1570m / 5151 ft)Walk: 6 - 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 7Trek from Philim to Deng (1804m / 5917 ft) Walk: 6 - 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 8Trek from Deng to Ghap (2400m / 7874 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 9Trek from Ghap to Lho Gaon (3180m / 10433 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 10Trek from Lho Gaon to Sama Gaon (3530m / 11581 ft)Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 11Rest and Excursion day at Sama Gaon (Visit Birendra Lake)Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 12Trek from Sama Gaon to Samdo (3875m / 12713 ft)Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 13Trek from Samdo to Dharmasala (4460m / 14633 ft)Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 14Cross Larkya la pass (5160m / 16929 ft) and descend to Bhimtang (3590m / 11778 ft)Walk: 8 – 9 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 15Trek from Bhimtang to Tilje (2320m / 7612 ft)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 16Trek from Tilje to Koto (2600m / 8530 ft)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 17Trek from Koto to Meta (3560m / 11680 ft)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 18Trek from Meta to Phu Village (4080m / 13386 ft)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 19Rest and Exploration day at Phu Village (Tashilakhang Monastery, Kyauchyu Water Fall, Pasture Lang)Walk: 3 – 4 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 20Trek from Phu Village to Nar (4110m)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 21Rest and Exploration Day at Nar Village Walk: 2 – 3 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 22Cross Kagmara-La Pass (5306m / 17408 ft) and trek to Ngawal (3660m / 12007 ft.)Walk: 7 – 8 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 23Trek from Ngawal to Manang (3540m / 11615 ft.)Walk: 4 – 5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 24Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4050m / 13287 ft.)Walk: 3 – 4 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 25Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi (4450m / 15600 ft.)Walk: 3.5 – 4.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 26Cross Thorang-La Pass (5416m / 17769 ft.) and trek to Muktinath (3760m / 12336 ft.)Walk: 8 – 9 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 27Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2720m / 8924 ft.) via Kagbeni VillageWalk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 28Early Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (820m / 2690 ft)Flight: 20 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 29Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to HotelDrive: 7- 8 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Included: B, L, D

Day 30Free Day in Kathmandu (Contingency Day)Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast

Day 31Final Departure | Other Travel Plan

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FREE WALKING TOUR: This is an optional walking adventure on the outskirts of Thamel area, which will surprisingly take you to popular Buddhist shrine – Monkey Temple (original name Swayambunath Stupa) and Kathmandu Durbar Square (House of Virgin Living Goddess) after a quick peek at the National Museum. It is around 6km walk, takes 1.5 hrs walk starting and ending from/to Thamel. It is a guided tour; however the entrance fees to these heritage sites must be pay by travelers themselves. [Monkey Temple – Rs 200, Kathmandu Durbar Square – Rs 1000, National Museum – Rs 150]. We start at 10am in the morning (after breakfast) and finish before 4pm (time can vary).

SAFETY CONCERN: Your safety is our top concern while organizing outdoor and adventure plans. Our leaders and crew members are experienced professionals who will make sure that the trip is safely in course. We truly understand the need of information flow and risk management to provide the best experience. Our trekking arrangement includes the proper clothing, supplies of equipment and gears, high altitude prevention measures and remedies to provide the carefree adventure in the Himalayas.

STANDARD TRIP: Standard itinerary and route plans are typically designed considering the necessary number of days to complete the trek for average fit travelers and level of altitude gain on the trek (and multiple other factors) which can be modified as per the interest, time, experience and budget plan of travelers. On the given adventure plan, we have included the most important items necessary for the trip and the cost for it and quoted to provide a general idea of the cost of the trip with minimum number of days required to complete the trip.

CUSTOMIZE TRIP: We can organize a trip to every style and provide our service as required by the travelers. There are few items like leader, permits etc, which are mandatory to provide from the agency whereas there are also several alternatives to design the trip as suited. Any customization of the standard itinerary will change the trip price accordingly. We always like to hear what you have to say. We are always happy to assist your valuable travel holidays in your manner with the best information that suits your way of traveling.

ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU
We need to have 4 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (before and after the trip) for preparation, rest, and contingency. We provide twin sharing room at Hotel Nepalaya on BB Plan for your trip. If you choose to book your own accommodation in Kathmandu, 60 USD per person is discounted from trip price.

If you prefer to select your own accommodation, then you are free to do so and find a place suitable to your interest. Alternatively, you can suggest a name, and we shall book that place for you.

GROUP SIZE: All of our adventure trips are accompanied by specialized local leaders, guides, porters and assistant guides (as required) who will always ensure your safety and comfort at every part of the journey. We found that the group size of 8 is the optimal size to run these trips, however we can organize a trip plan for any group size upon the request.

Group of More than 8: We also have a good experience of handling big groups of volunteers, employees, students, and able to organize a trip plan upon request. Please kindly submit your group size information, and we will garnish a proper trip plan and price for you.

It is your travel plan; you can choose what you want to do, of course with a lot of information first. Feel free to submit and share your travel ideas, and we shall get back to you with more thoughts in no time.

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