Trekking in the Annapurna Mountains

Trip Start Mar 23, 2008

Trip End Sep 23, 2008

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Monday, June 2, 2008

We spent 19 days hiking in the Annapurna region around the Annapurna Circuit and up/back to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). We were rewarded with amazing views early in the mornings and since we were trekking in the off season, we had the tea houses to ourselves for the majority of the time. The scenery changed dramatically day to day and the rain held off until the last week of trekking. The biggest accomplishment of the trip was crossing the Throng La Pass (17,768 feet high); this called for a proper celebration (see photos).

Our friend and best trekking guide in Nepal, Dipak (AKA "Super Dipak"), kept us out of trouble and heightened our experience with his knowledge of local culture and customs (not to mention keeping us from getting lost). Thank you, thank you Dipak!

For those who are interested, below is our route:

Day 1: Bus from KTM to Besisahar, hike to Bhulbhule
Day 2: Jagat
Day 3: Dharapani
Day 4: Chame
Day 5: Pisang
Day 6: Manang
Day 7: Manang
Day 8: Throng Phedi
Day 9: Throng La Pass, Muktinath
Day 10: Marpha
Day 11: Kalopani
Day 12: Tatopani
Day 13: Ghorepani
Day 14: Tadapani
Day 15: Sinuwa
Day 16: Deurali
Day 17: Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
Day 18: Chhomrong
Day 19: Hike to Nyapol, taxi to Pokhara

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Rest Stop - Bhulebhule	View From Bhulebhule	On The Trail	Nice Waterfall
Max and Super Dipak	Trail Down to Tal	Max Walks Through Tal	Mules Crossing Suspension Bridge Comments!
3 Sisters Tea House - Dharapani	3 Sisters	Where Are The Boys?	Moonlight Guest House - Chame
Prayer Wheels - Chame	Rooster At Water Tap	Chame Tea House	Long Prayer Wheel
Typical Tea House Kitchen	Max and Dipak	Crossing the Bridge	Tibetan Rock Carvings
Pisang Entry Gate	Entry Gate Mural	Three Hansome Men	Time For Tea??
On Way To Manang	Porters Comments!	View Down the Valley	More Rock Carvings
Rock Carving Monument Near Pisang	MAX!	Pani (Nepalese For Water)	Woman Head-Carries Crops
Old Village	Manang Approach	Manang Gate	Manang Village
Manang 'Movie Theater' Sign	Manang Stupa	Kids of Manang	View From Tea House Room in Manang
Another View From Room	Manang Tea House Room	First Views of Himal	Chillin' On The Deck in Manang
Day Hike In Manang	Manang View From Above	Max Poses In Yak Herder's Hut Door	Nepalese Tea House Toilet
Studying the Map	Break on the Way to Throng Phedi	Throng Phedi	Tea House in Throng Phedi
5am - Just Before Start of Climb to Throng La	On Way to Throng La - So Excited!	The Boys	Himal
Max and Himal	King of the Mountain	Almost there.......	Drinks at Throng La With the Italians
Top of the World	Max at the Pass	First Packer Gear at Throng La	Annapurna Trekking Team
View Down The East Side of the Pass	Himal Above Muktinath	Trail to Jomsom	Break Time
Homade Cider in Marpha	Non-Hikers	Room in Kalopani	Brits Drink Fanta
Huge Waterfall	Himal View at Tadopani	Hike to Ghorepani	Super Max
Benny Tries to Fix Computers in Ghorepani	Bamboo Dries Near Tea House Heater	Machhapuchhare ('Fish Tail') Mountain - Tadapani	Morning in Tadapani
Super Dipak in Chame	Tea House in Dureali	Max Photos Max	Max and Friend
Hike to Machhapuchhare Base Camp (MBC)	Tea Break With Dog	MBC Sign	Arrival at Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
Sunrise at ABC	More Sunrise at ABC	ABC Himal	Beautiful Mountain View
Sun, Mountain and Clouds	ABC Tea Houses	ABC View From Above	Annapurna 1
More Mountain Views	Max and Himal	Prayer Flags and Mist Comments!	Incredible Reflection
Benny	Sketchy Wooden Bridge

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Comments

michiel on

17000 foot barrier
Gorgeous shots buddy. I did my thesis in Muktinath for 2 weeks gorgeous place. Nice job breaking that 17000 foot barrier.
That place looks really similar to Tibet, and if you go to the Northwest from the Annapurna Cirquit you can get to Mustang and Dolpo, a rarely visited region of Nepal. Locals often have never seen a tourist there.
Glad you guys are getting those adventures in.
Incredible Himals. Nice man.

lazerhole on

workin it out
hey guys,

the hiking looks sweet. keep it up, im digging the updates. dave

lalalanger on

impressive journey
hey guys- thanks for posting all the photies, very pretty and cool. It looks like you guys are visiting some hidden gems of the world. Take care!

bennyandmax on

Re: 17000 foot barrier
Dear Loyal Fan -

Thank you for verifying the badassness of our hiking trek. We would have loved to trek in Mustang, but the permit cost is $70/day with a minimum of 10 days; and that's before paying for all of the porters, food, kitchen boy, guide (as you are required to have a guide in this area), etc.... Us members of the PLT II are now taking donations in support of our next trip to the Mustang Region.

We thank you in advance for your heafty pledges.