Days 01 :

Kathmandu - Arrive in Kathmandu where you will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the days offer a chance to catch up lost sleep, do some sightseeing and enjoy a good meal.

Days 02 :

Beni - A longish bus journey to the point where we begin our trek at Beni on the Myagdi Khola close to its junction with the Kali Gandaki. We sleep in tents this night and for all nights hereafter till the end of the trek.

Days 03 :

Babichar - We take the trail up the valley through small villages and a hot spring to reach Babichar (950m).

Days 04 :

Phedi - From Babichor a gentle ascent takes us to the stoned paved village of Shahasharadhara and across the Duk Khola which we follow to Darbang. Our resting place is a little further at Phedi (1,100m).

Days 05 :

Phalai Gaon - An early start as it is a long day with a climb. he trail crosses the Dang Khola, rises to Dharapani, climbs further past Takum, Sibang and Mattim up to the snout of a ridge from where Dhaulagiri Himal is visible. We then descend to the Gatti Khola and make our way round the ridge to Phalai Gaon (1,810m).

Days 06 :

Jugapani - Regaining the Myagdi Khola, we climb to meet a vista of Dhaulagiri I (8,167m) and Gurja Himal (7,193m) before descending to cross the Dhora Khola, and going up again to Ghorban Dhara with its fine view of Ghustang South (6,465m) and down once more to the Myagdi Khola where we camp near the single house below Jugapani.

Days 07 :

Myagdi Valley - A steep and exciting day. We continue up the Myagdi Valley, traverse the gorge and descend through forest to a ridge where the summer settlement of Boghara (2,080m) is visible.

Days 08 :

Lapche Kharka - Another up and down day starts with a descent to the last village we will see for a while, Jyardan, and finishes at Lapche Kharka, a grassy area surrounded by trees where we camp.

Days 09 :

Chartare - The path ascends through the forest and eventually crosses the Konabon and Myagdi Kholas before climbing to the Pakite Khola (views of Jirbang 6,062m). Across the stream is a tableland where we soon reach Chartare (2,820m), a kharka with a stream and a ruined hut.

Days 10 :

Italian Base Camp - The route climbs up to and crosses the Choriban Khola to give views of Manapati (6,380m) and then on gently to Puchhar. We then cross a small glacier, and descend to another which comes down from the west wall of Dhaulagiri I. Here we camp in an area known as the Italian Base Camp (3,660m) with views of Dhaulagiri I, Manapati and Tsaurabong Peak, opposite a wide grassy area in a shallow ablation valley, Pakabon (3,585m).

Days 11-13 :

Dhaulageri Base Camp - Our progress during these strenuous days will depend on conditions but it should allow time for a rest day with some exploration of the side valleys. The route follows a lateral moraine to a rocky ridge and then descends to a valley buried in snow and fallen rocks. Then, after an impressive gorge, we follow an intermittent path to and across the Chhonbarban Glacier from which we emerge to reach Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,750m). There we enjoy excellent views of the several faces of Dhaulagiri and the vast icefall dropping from the North East col.

Days 14 :

Hidden valley - After an early start we leave the glacier, climb up to some terraced hills and then cut across the mountain flank to cross a lateral moraine coming from Sita Chuchura (6,611m). Thereafter it's straight up the to the French Pass at 5,356m to enjoy views of Sita Chuchura, Mukut Himal, and Tashi Kang, Tukuche Peak West and Dhaulagiri I. We descend the gentle slope into Hidden Valley where it is possible to camp.

Days 15 :

Yak Kharka - We wend our way up to the Thapa Pass (5,250m), then descend across the rocky hillside, past 'Altitude' campsite at 4,915m, eventually to reach a camp site and small cave at Yak Kharka.

Days 16 :

Marpha - Our narrow path goes steeply down to reach stone huts at the ridge at Alubari and then into Marpha. We have joined the Kali Gandaki and the Annapurna Circuit.

Days 17 :

Jomsom- Pokhara - From Marpha we go briefly north along the tea-house trail to Jomoson from where we fly to Pokhara.

Days 18 :

Pokhara - After a night in a comfortable hotel, a dawn view of the Annapurnas is followed by a day of recuperation and shopping in Pokhara followed, perhaps, by a lake excursion to see the sunset over Machapuchare.

Days 19 :

Kathmandu - Fly to Kathmandu in the morning. Free the rest of the day and evening.

Days 20 :

Free until the evening flight home

Price :

Person	1-3	4-6	7-10	10-15	16-20	20-30
US $	50	48	45	43	40	36	Camping	A
							Per Person Per Day
US $	40	38	36	35	33	30	Tea House	B
							Per Person Per Day
US $	25	50	75	90	130	180	Guide Porter Per Day	C
							Per Group

Service Includes :

National Park entry permit
Trekking permit
Land transportation to and fro
Accommodation in lodges during the trek
Food: three meals a day
A guide & required number of porter (s)
Essential equipment.
 

Service Excludes :

Personal expenses
Insurance
Tips
Emergency evacuation by Helicopter
Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike and road blockade etc.