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Day 1 & 2
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Fly from Los Angeles to Bangkok,
and on to Kathmandu
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Day 3 -
5
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In Kathmandu - exploring the city
and the surrounding villages. Members are encouraged to
strike out on their own, or in small groups.
Marpha
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Day 6
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Fly to Pokhara - staging for the
early morning start of the trek
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Very early flight up to Jomosom -
walk up the Kali Gandaki and overnight in a 16th century
fort in Kagbeni
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Day 7
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Day
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Kagbeni to Muktinath - the holiest
site in Nepal and one of the most awe-inspiring sites in the
Himalayas
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Day 9
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From Muktinath we’ll leave the
trail and trek cross-country, over the pass to the ancient
village of Lupra. On to Marpha the apple growing center of
Nepal, and perhaps Nepal’s most charming village.
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Day 10
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Yak breeding grounds - If the snow
levels permit, we’ll trek above Marpha to the yak
breeding grounds.
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Day
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On to Ghasa- fabulous views of Mt.
Nilgiri and Mt. Dhaulagiri
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Day 12
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Down the Kali Gandaki to Tatopani-
Evening spent in the hot springs.
From Muktinath
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Day 13
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Tatopani to Chitre
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Day
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Trek through the rhododendron
forests to Tatapani
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Day 15
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Through the forest to Chomrong at
the mouth of the Annapurna Sanctuary - awesome views of the
Annapurnas and Machapuchare
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Along the Modi Khola to Sauli
Bazaar
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Day 16
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Van to Pokhara and fly to
Kathmandu
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Day
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Last full day in
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Day 18
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Fly to Bangkok. 2 nights at the
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel in Bangkok.
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Day 19 & 20
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Fly Bangkok to Los Angeles. Meet
connecting flights home.
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Day
21
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My vacation was a treasure
chest of many cherished moments, much more than a trek in
Nepal. A fun filled once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thanks
Tim for sharing Nepal!
D.B., Arlington, VA
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