2015 Annapurna Re-visited after the Earthquake with new treks

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Annapurna Re-visited after the Earthquake with new treks

The Annapurna Circuit and surrounding area was not effected by the recent earthquake, the trails are in place and the lodges are open

19th June - The road condition between Pokhara to Jomsom. The recent landslide that caused the Kali Gandaki river blockage 9km north of Beni at a place called Baisari. Reconstruction is underway and local contractors claim the road will be fully connected again in 8/9 days. Travelers have to walk 25 minutes on this landslide area until they can catch the next bus. We're trekkers, what's the problem with this?

In an effort to overcome the perceived problems and effects on trekking routes  in the Annapurna region caused by the recent extension of the local roads four new treks have been developed.

Jeeps can now drive to Tal, in the Manang District; reaching Tal Danda in 10-11 hours should you wish to take advantage of these. However, some people might want to stop over night in Chamje and then start the trek fresh the following morning by crossing the Marsyangdi River and following the old trail into Tal village.

These newly developed treks can either be completed in their own right as standalone treks or they can be used altogether to avoid the old existing north-eastern side of the circuit

 Seven Passes Annapurna Circuit

 

Day 1:    Drive to Chamje 10 – 11 hours

Day 2:    Tal – Nache 2260m, approximately 6 trekking hours, height gain 600m and 6km

Day 3:    Nache – Kromtong 2975m, 6 hours, 6km

Day 4: Kromtong – Dharamshala 3665m, 7 hours, 8.5km

Day 5: Dharamshala – Dona Lake (Acclimatization Day)

Day 6: Dharamshala – Bijay phedi 3915m, 6 hours, 5.5km

Day 7: Bijay phedi – Gho (Tripple Pass) 4480m, 6 hours, 6km

Day 8: Gho – Tachai 2340m, 5 hours, 8.5km

Day 9: Tachai – Shonglai 3360m, 5 hours, 4km

Day 10: Shonglai – Kujumru Phedi 4900m, 7 hours, 6.5km

Day 11: Kujumru Phedi – Namge Kharka (Yarcha Pass), 4445m via the Pass at 4860m, 6 hours, 6.5km

Day 12: Namge Kharka – Meta 3636m, 6 hours, 10.5km

Day 13: Meta – Phu 4060m, 8 hours, 18.5 km

Day 14: Phu (Acclimatization day)

Day 15: Phu – Loang 4680m via the Phu Pass at 5050m, 7 hours, 8.5km

Day 16: Loang – Nar 4200m via theNar Pass 5400m, 8.5 hours, 12.5 km

Day 17: Nar – Kangla Phedi 4630m, 4 hours, 7km

Day 18: Kangla Phedi – Manang 3540m via the Pass 5300m, 9 hours, 18.5km

Day 19: From Manang there are several options to continue your trek, via the Thoorong La Pass to Jomsom, via Tilicho to Jomsom or to return down the Annapurna Circuit back to Chamje.

Rhododendron Trek

Day 1: Drive Kathmandu – Chamje 10 – 11 hours

Day 2: Tal – Nache2260m, 6 hours, 6km

Day 3: Nache – Kromtong 2975m, 6 hours, 6km

Day 4: Kromtong – Dharamshala 3665m, 6 hours, 8.5km

Day 5: Dharamshala – Dona Lake (Acclimatization Day)

Day 6: Dharamshala – Bijay Phedi 3915m, 6 hours, 5.5km

Day 7: Bijayaphedi – Gho 4480m (Tripple Pass), 6 hours, 6km

Day 8: Gho – Tache 2340m, 5 hours, 8.5km

Day 9: Tache – Dharapani from here there are various options to finish your trek. Continue over the Thorong La, cross Tilicho Pass to Jomsom or return to Besisahar and onwards.

 Yarcha Trek 

Day 1: Drive Kathmandu – Besisahar – Tal 10 hours

Day 2:  Tal – Dharapani – Tache 2340m, 5 hours, 11.5km

Day 3: Tache – Shonglai 3360m, 5 hours, 4km

Day 4: Shonglai – Kujumru Phedi 4900m 7 hours, 6.5km

Day 5: Kujumru  Phedi – Namge Kharka (Yarcha Pass 4860m) 6 hours, 6.5km

Day 6: Namge Kharka – Meta 3636m. 6 hours, 10.5km

Day 7: Meta – Koto 2625m, 5.5 hours 18km

Day 8: From Koto there are various options to conclude your trek, via the Thorong La Pass to Jomsom, cross Tilicho Pass to Jomsom or to return back to Chamje and onwards.

Nar Phu Circuit Trek

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani – 10 hours 

Day 2: Dharapani to Koto 1880m to 2625 meters, 6 hours, 16 

Day 3: Koto to Dharamshala 3260m, 6 hours, 15.5 km

Day 4: Dharamshala to Kyang 3880m, 8 hours, 12.5km

Day 5: Kyang to Phu 4060m, 3 hours, 9km

Day 6: Exploring Phu, 4060m acclimatization and rest day

Day 7: Phu - Loang 5050m on the Pass then descend to 4680m, 7 hours, 8.5km

Day 8: Loang - Nar 5400m on the Pass descend to 4200m 8.5 hours, 12.5km

Day 9: Nar rest and acclimatization day

Day 10: Nar – Khangla Phedi 4630m, 4 hours, 7km

Day 11: Khangla Phedi – Khangla Pass 5300m - Naygwal 3670m, 6 hours, 9.5kms

Day 12: Naygwal – Manang 3540m, 3 hours, 9km

From Manang there are various options for your onward journey; via the Thorong, La Pass to Jomsom, across Tilicho to Jomsom or to return back to Chamje and onwards.