Annapurna Seven Pass Trek

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Annapurna Seven Pass Trek

Start atKathmandu

DifficultyModerate

Ends atKathmandu

ActivityTrekking

TransporationFlight & Land Transport

AccomodationTea Houses

Duration21 days

Meals3X(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner) & 3X(Tea or Coffee)

Max Altititude5416m

Best Seasons(Mar-May)(Sep-Nov)

Highlights

Trek through 7 High Passes while traversing mysterious valleys and historic settlements. Kuchumro Pass (4900 m), Yarcha Pass (4834 m), Meta Pass (4635 m), Phu Pass (5043 m), Naar Pass (5390 m), Kangla (5300 m), and Thorung La (5416 m).
Get spectacular views from alpine meadows during the walk while staying away from traffic and crowds.
Visit the secluded trekking destination of Nar Phu Valley, the Holy Muktinath temple, and Jomsom, which serves as a gateway to Upper Mustang's prohibited Kingdom of Lomanthang.
Beautiful views of the snow-covered mountains, serene scenery, and uninhabited mountain wilderness away from people and traffic.
Get the chance to experience the captivating dawn from Thorong La Pass, the highest point of the Annapurna 7 High Passes Trek.
Experience the customs and culture of the Tibetan ethnic group by visiting historic monasteries and artifacts of the former fort.
Magnificent views of three of the fourteen 8000-meter peaks in the world, including Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Mt. Annapurna I, as well as numerous nearby stunning summits.
Breathtaking sights on the alpine flight from Jomsom across the deepest valley in the world.

Are you interested in challenging trekking in the Himalayan wilderness? The Seven High Passes Trek of Annapurna is a trekking journey that might be ideal for the adventurer in you. The greatest mountain wildness is available there, along with a strenuous trekking adventure that crosses seven high mountain passes of the Annapurna region in Nepal.

A blend of environment and society that is missing from treks that travel through communities can be found on 23 Days Annapurna Seven Passes Trek, which will shower adventure seekers with the difficulties of the high passes. Seven high passes, including four that rise beyond 5,000 meters, will be crossed during this journey. The Annapurna Seven High Passes Trek Itinerary has lately become a popular choice for trekkers looking for an extended journey through the beautiful Himalayan terrain. With a combination of camping, homestays, and teahouses, this is a wonderful chance to start a new path. The secluded settlements of Naar and Phu, which were previously forbidden to outsiders, are now prepared to welcome trekkers. Additionally, few trekkers will be encountered along the way because this is a relatively new route.

Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani hamlet, which is located on the banks of the lovely Marshyangdi River, to begin the Annapurna 7 Passes Trek Itinerary. You will trek from Dharapani to the lovely town of Tilche while passing by beautiful vegetation, waterfalls, and rivers. The further hike from Tilche leads to the villages of Tache and Shongle. After leaving Shongle and traveling via Kuchumaro Phedi, Yarcha Pass, and Kuchumaro Pass, you will arrive in Namakyu village. You will continue your adventure across Meta Pass to reach Meta Village. You must hike to Phu village from Meta village. In the Nar Phu Valley are Meta Pass and Phu settlements. This location was restricted for outsiders previously but now it is open for trekking. To go to Nar village from Phu village, your Annapurna 7 Passes Trek Route must travel across the Phu Pass and the Nar Pass. You will travel to Nar village and enjoy everything that it has to offer in the Annapurna area.

You must hike from Nar village to Kang La Phedi and then cross the Kang La Pass to reach Ngawal. You will travel from Ngawal to the settlement of Manang, which is located in this region. You will hike from Manang hamlet to lovely settlements like Yak Kharka and Thorung High Camp. Following the Thorang La Pass, the remaining journey will lead you to Muktinath. The magnificent Thorang La offers breathtaking views of the northern Annapurna, Damodar, Bhrikuti, and Dhaulagiri mountains. You will arrive in the Mustang district in Jomsom after the hike. A flight to the Pokhara Valley may be taken from Jomsom, which is the main location in Mustang. From Pokhara, a drive will bring you back to Kathmandu, the starting point of the Annapurna Seven High Passes Trek.

Annapurna 7 Passes Trek takes hikers through some of Nepal's most stunning and difficult-to-reach environments. Seven high passes, including four that rise beyond 5,000 meters, are crossed throughout the 23-day journey. Along with being challenging due to the high hills, this stroll offers a combination of community and environment that is absent from treks. For hikers looking to spend more time in the beautiful Himalayan environment, the Annapurna Seven Passes Trek has lately become an appealing choice. With a mix of camping, homestays, and teahouses, this is an excellent chance to start a new route when you are still trackless along the way.

You will face several challenging passes along the way, including Kuchumro Pass (4900m), Yarcha Pass (4834m), Meta Pass (4635m), Phu Pass (5043m), Naar Pass (5390 m), Kang La Pass (5300 m), and the well-known Thorong La Pass (5416m). Three of these passes are higher than 4600 meters, and four are higher than 5000 meters. The multicolored rhododendrons that blossom throughout the spring months of March, April, and May make the Annapurna Seven Pass Trek spectacular. Likewise, exploring the seven-pass trek path is best done during the autumn months of September, October, and November. Furthermore, the winter months are difficult for trekking at these seven passes, whereas the other seasons are optimal.

What You can Expect from the Annapurna Seven Passes Trek?

Seven high mountain passes in the Annapurna area will be crossed during this adventure. Even though 7 high passes over 21 days sound like a difficult journey, it is undoubtedly achievable and comparable to previous treks.
Annapurna Seven High Mountain Passes can be completed at any time of the year, and in addition to the breathtaking mountain views, you will see a variety of flora and wildlife.
The most incredible mountain vistas on earth may be seen at the seven mountain passes that are located along the route. You will experience the ultimate hiking adventures by trekking to 4 passes that are above 5,000 meters and 3 passes that are over 4,000 meters above sea level.
You will enjoy gorgeous mountain vistas and a tranquil environment in addition to the effort of ascending through passes. Along the trek, you will also see the hidden valleys of Nar and Phu as well as historic settlements.
One of Nepal's most distinctive and thrilling treks is the Seven Passes Trek in Annapurna. If you are fortunate, you could also spot Red Pandas while you stroll through some unspoiled forests.
Your journey companions will be mountains like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, etc. On this voyage, they won't let you feel alone. The different landscapes, rivers, civilizations, and legacies of this area are abundant.
Beginner-level trekkers shouldn't attempt the seven passes in Annapurna. Due to the high heights of all the passes, trekkers are susceptible to high-altitude sickness. Acclimatization, along with other strategies, is therefore crucial to reducing the effects of altitude.
An unforgettable experience is provided by the spectacular Annapurna Himalayan massif and the Tibetan-influenced culture found at such high elevations.

Is Annapurna Seven Passes Trek Suitable for You?

For hikers looking to spend more time in the serene alpine nature, Annapurna 7 Passes Trek Route has unexpectedly emerged as an amazing option.
This journey is perfect for people who wish to avoid traffic and crowds while yet seeing a bird's eye perspective of the surrounding mountains from alpine meadows.
The Annapurna Seven High Passes Trek will be rewarding and may end up being the finest experience of your life if you are healthy and willing to prepare yourself for it.
Although the Annapurna 7 High Passes Trek is not a simple endeavor, practically everyone who is accustomed to hiking while carrying some weight may experience it and accept the challenge if they begin their preparations for the event well in advance of the start date.
The Seven High Passes Trip of Annapurna is appropriate for you if you have already completed the Annapurna Base Camp Trek and the Annapurna Circuit Trek and wish to take on a more difficult trek in the Annapurna region.

Preparation for Annapurna Seven Passes Trek

You should begin building up your strength and endurance a few months ahead of time since you would need to trek up and down an unstable terrain for 18 days while carrying your backpack that weighed at least 6 kg for 6 to 7 hours every day on average. Create a plan for your weekly workouts, and at least once a week, walk up and down a hill while wearing your backpack weighing six to twelve kilos.

Your legs and muscles will become more capable of handling any difficulties that may arise throughout your journey as you increase your hill training. Training is crucial since you will be trekking at a greater altitude, which will result in you getting less oxygen and your lungs being unable to provide your body with the proper quantity of oxygen. So, if you want to succeed on the Annapurna Seven High Passes Trek and avoid upsetting the other trekkers, start working out, do weightlifting, and walk while carrying your backpack to become in shape. Even experienced trekkers prepare themselves for such a struggle beforehand.

While planning a trek to Annapurna Seven High Passes, don't neglect the importance of mental preparation. Although the adventure cannot be compared to climbing Everest in terms of difficulty, it is nonetheless a tough path that takes many days. Be ready for the necessities, quickly shifting weather, and a high likelihood of altitude sickness.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Kathmandu (1275m)

Upon Arrival in Kathmandu Airport you will be expected to complete your custom formalities (Visa etc.) We suggest you to look for our representative who will be waiting for you at the arrival gate with the Everest View Treks and Expedition display board you will then be transferred to hotel Marshyangdi or another hotel similar category. include B/B.

Day 2

Day 03:Drive to Tal – 10 Hrs. Drive.

An early morning breakfast and we drive to Besisahar. We drive early to avoid the through the paved road from Kathmandu until Besisahar. We stop over for a lunch at Besisahar where we change our vehicle and use the Jeep from here until Tal as the roads are off route. We stop over shortly at the checkpoint in Khudigoan. Crossing several iron bridges and a tunnel made by Chinese government building a 50MW hydro power.

We arrive at Chyamje where will stop for a quick tea and enjoy the waterfall and continue driving through the bumpy road to Tal which is a beautiful village situated at the bank of Marshyangdi River. The Gurung village with around 300 people has comfortable lodges where we spend the overnight after the long drive from Kathmandu. Overnight at guest house include Meal B/L/D.

Day 3

Trek to Tilje (2300 m) – 6/7 Hrs. Trek.

After breakfast, we start our walk through the village and continue by the side of the Marshyangdi River flowing through the valley. 2 hrs. of walking brings us to Khotro (2200m) from where we start uphill towards Nache (2200m) for around 2.5 hrs. Nache is a village situated on a top of hill with around only 40 households and few homestay. We have our lunch here in Nache and continue our trek with a short descend to a long suspension bridge of 130m long. One of highlights of the day is this suspension bridge from where village of Bagarchap, Dharapani and Timang along the Marshyangdi corridor is visible from the high suspension bridge. We continue our trek along the pine forest where we can visit a small Monastery and continue walking to meet a motor road and cross a small suspension bridge to arrive at Tilje. Tilje is another small village that is used for the Manaslu trek route for overnights.Overnight at Guest house include Meal B/L/D

Day 4

Trek to Tachai (2340 m) – 5 Hrs. Trek.

We start our walk today through the village today and cross a small bailey bridge and continue walking for another 20 minutes. A shot detour brings us to a stalagmite cave. A small cave that is interesting to visit where lamas are believed to have meditated. After the short detour we continue walking through the pine forest and corn fields to arrive at a suspension bridge. A short walk of 10 minutes brings us to a resting spot. We continue walking through the forest for another 1 hr to arrive at Tachai, a small Gurung village rested at a top of hill. The village has around 28 home stays where we will stay for the overnight. The village also has a hot spring water flowing 20 minutes’ walk from the village. Overnight at Tea house include Meal B/L/D.

Day 5

Trek to Shongle (3360m) – 8 Hrs. Trek.

We start our walk today with a beautiful view of surrounding villages of Ghelinchok and as we head up we look back to see the beautiful Tachai where we spent an overnight. Our walk today will be strenuous as we ascend uphill from the village itself for about two and half hours. We arrive at the saddle of Chonga Dada (3282m). Animal sightings such as Himalayan Griffon and Monkeys will be possible. After resting for some time, we descend through the pine forest to meet the Chonga River. We continue our path by the river upstream with gradual uphill and cross the river through a small wooden bridge. We continue our walk for about an hour and have our first lunch prepared by our kitchen staff by the side of the river. As we gain altitude, we continue our walk through the pine and rhododendron forest to arrive at an open space for Shongle Kharka where we spend our first overnight in tent. include meal B/L/D.

Day 6

Trek to Kuchumro Phedi (4217 m) – 4/5 Hrs. Trek.

A fresh morning with giant hills on both sides, we have our breakfast prepared by our kitchen crew and start our trek as our staff pack up the tents. 45 minutes of walk and we will meet a small shepherd hut. We continue our climb towards Kuchumro Phedi at an altitude of 4525m where we spend our camp for the big climb next day.Overnight Camping include meal B/L/D

Day 7

Trek to Namakyu (4445 m) Via Kuchumro Pass and Yarcha Pass – 10 Hrs.Trek.

We gear up a long walk today with mostly going uphill until we cross the Yarcha Pass. We start our day with view of Manasalu towards the east and Lamjung and Annapurna towards the west. A walk of about 2.5 kilometers brings us to the top with 3 hrs of walk. We are rewarded with amazing views of Manasalu and Lamjung range as we make a pass of Kuchumro. The snowy pass requires proper equipment like gaiters, crampons. Once we pass the Kuchumro pass (54900 m), we walk down about 30 minutes to start uphill to cross the Yarcha pass (4860 m). As we cross Yarcha pass, we are rewarded by the views of Kangaru Himal (6941 m) and Annapurna II. We continue walking downhill to arrive at Namakyu (4595 m) where we spend our overnight after a long walk. We will camp by the river side directly facing the Lamjung Himal and view of Kangaru Himal. Overnight tent Camp include meal B/L/D.

Day 8

Trek to Meta (4204 m) via Meta Pass (4635 m) – 8 Hrs. Trek.

Wake up early for the early morning views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II and Gangapurna towards the south west and Kangaru Himal facing top towards the north. The clear sky with the views of mountains makes it a perfect ambience to start your day. After breakfast, we walk for about 10 minutes uphill and then descend for another 15 minutes to cross a small glacial river. We cross the river for gradual uphill facing Annapurna II the whole time and keeping Kangaru Himal at the back. As we ascend for 2 hrs. we are greeted by the views of Pisang peak standing majestically above the Pisang monastery from where we take gradual walk all the time facing Pisang peak directly in front of us. We arrive at the Meta pass (4800m). Pack lunch is recommended today as there is shortage of water before the pass. After lunch at Meta pass, we start to descend towards Meta. It’s a long downhill from Meta pass to Meta with almost 4 hrs. We arrive a river with a small bridge from where we start to ascend for another 1 hr to reach Meta – a small village with few houses. Overnight in Camp include meal B/L/D.

Day 9

Trek to Phu (4204 m) – 9 Hrs. Trek

Today is a moderate but long walk. We get the early morning sunrise view of Lamjung Himal on the south and Pisang peak towards the west. After breakfast we start with a gradual easy walk with view of Pisang monastery on the other side of the hill. We come across a Khampa settlement at Jhunum after 1.5 hrs. This Khampa settlement is now used as a winter stay by villagers of Nar. We continue our walk from here to cross a glacial river and continue walking to arrive at another Khampa settlement at Chyakhu. (Recommend reading: Buddha’s warrior for more info on Khampa war). We walk further with gradual uphill and then descend to arrive at a small bailey bridge to cross the river from where we start ascending for about 20 minutes to arrive at Kyang. Another Khampa settlement at the valley between huge rugged stone mountains. We will have our lunch here and after lunch we continue our trek to arrive at an interesting trail facing the river and made from cliff carved trail. We continue on this trail with Phu River on the left side for another 3 hrs to meet a wooden bridge. Cross the bridge and continue walking. During the monsoon, if the river is high we continue walking on the same side instead of crossing the bridge. As we approach the final descend for the Phu, we arrive at big canyon from where a straight uphill of 15 minutes brings us to the gate of Phu village and another 30 minutes’ walk brings us to a suspension bridge and we are official in Phu village. Overnight in Camp include Meal B/L/D.

We cross the Phu pass and start our descend to arrive at the base of the hill to cross a small wooden bridge and start descending for another 1 hour to arrive our camp for today at Loang. Pack lunch is recommended today due to shortage of water along the way.Overnight in Tent Camp include Meal B/L/D.

Day 10

Trek to Loang (4680 m) via Phu Pass (5200m) – 7/8 Hrs.Trek

An early morning walk to the Tashi Lakhang Monastery, an important Buddhist religion site. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the monastery and then return back for breakfast. We are served with the views of Himlung Himal and Kangaru Himal. We start our trek through the village of Phu and start climbing walking through the scree field to gain about 1000m above the Phu village. Continue walking will bring us to the viewpoint from where the Himlung, Bhrikuti and Kangaru Himal are visible quite prominently. The Phu pass is another 1 hour of moderate walk.

Day 11

Trek to Chekchu (4410 m) via Nar Pass (5400 m) – 6/7 Hrs. Trek.

.Wake up in the morning to the views of Himlung and Kangaru Himal. We start our trek ascending towards the Nar pass. The view of Himlung and Kangaru Himal stays with us along our way till Nar pass (5400m) which takes about 3 hours of walk. As we approach the pass, the scree fields makes it rather challenging to reach the pass. However, when we reach the top, we are greeted with 360 degree views of the mountains including Bhrikuti, Himlung, Kangaru towards the east and Chulu and Annapurna range towards the south west. After taking enough photographs and enjoying the views, we descend from here to lose about 1400 m through the scree field to arrive at Checkchu where we camp for the night. Overnight in Camp include Meal B/L/D.

Day 12

Trek to Nar Village (4110m) – 5 Hrs. Trek

After breakfast, we start to descend for about 1 hour until we reach a suspension bridge from where we start to ascend towards the Nar village for another 2 hrs to reach the top. From here we continue for another 20 minutes to arrive a small valley with surround big hills with cave formed on the top of it. A steep uphill here for another 3 hrs will bring us to the beautiful Nar village where we spend our overnight. Tent Camp include Meal B/L/D.

Day 13

Trek to Kangla Phedi (4530 m) – 3 Hrs. Trek

An easy day today, we can visit the Nar Village and the surrounding after breakfast. We will leave Nar village after lunch, taking easy walk from Nar through the Pisang valley with Pisang peak on the left side and other snowcapped mountains on the right.We arrive at the Kang La Phedi (4530 m) after 3 hrs. of walk and camp here for our final pass the next day. Overnight in Camp include Meal B/L/D.

Day 14

Trek to Ngawal (3360m) via Kangla Pass (5350 m)

We start to ascend early morning today towards the Kang La pass in order to reach early for a great views of the Pisang peak and Chulu Far East peak before heading down to Ngawal. We start our walk crossing a small glacial stream. We ascend gradually to the top ridge of Kang La for 3 hrs. The top of Kang La offers amazing views of Annapurna, Chulu range, Lamjung Himal. We descend from the Kang La pass through the scree field with wide valley and amazing view of the landscape. The descend takes about 3 hrs to reach Ngawal where we spend a night in Ngawal Mountain Home for the night where we will have comfortable beds, hot shower and great food.Overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D.

Day 15

Rest Day in Ngawal (3360m)

Our rest day at Ngawal today can be spent walking around the village of Ngawal and meeting local people and interacting with them. This small village has the population of roughly 300 people is the one of the seven village development committee in Manang district of Northern Nepal. Overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D

Day 16

Trek to Manang (3519 m) – 4 Hrs Trek.

Continuing on the south side of the river, the trail includes a long climb over a ridge which passes through Upper Pisang via Ngawal as it guarantees outstanding views of Mt. Annapurna, Pisang Peak. On the way, we pass through pine forests, villages such as Braga and farming terraces. As we walk near Manang, the climate becomes more cold and dry. Overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D.

Day 17

Trek to Letdar (4250 m) – 5/6 Hrs. Trek

We continue our trail that ascents towards the Thorong La pass as we climb steadily through Tenki and leaving Marshyangdi Valley. As we continue along the Jarsang Khola Valley. we arrive at Letdar that lies at the elevation of 4251 m. Overnight at Guest house include meal B/L/D.

Day 18

Trek to Phedi or High Camp (4600m).

The first small settlement we reach after a steady walk upwards is Letdar. It is an uphill walk towards Thorong Phedi. We now ascend further and pass through towering cliffs before reaching Thorong Phedi. On the way, we go through the outstanding views of Mt. Ghundang, Mt. Syagang. Overnight at guest house meal B/L/D.

Day 19

Trek to Muktinath via Thorong Pass – 8/9 Hrs Trek

The trail becomes steep as soon as we leave Thorong Phedi. Following rocky ridges, as it ascends to the Thorong La pass, the Great Barrier Ridge appears. We can take a few photos before heading to Muktinath Valley at the foot of the Thorong La pass. The site one can see upon reaching the pass is of traditional Chorten, prayer flags, and cairn, and the panorama of Himalayan giants along with the first view of the immense Kali Gandaki valley to the west. Overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D.

Day 20

Trek to Jomsom (2710 m) – 5 Hrs.Trek.

Today’s trek begins with the downhill walk to Kali Gandaki Gorge having arid landscapes opening on the Tibetan plateau to the north, high mountains covered with snow to the south (Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri Himal). Passing down to Jomsom, we cross Jharkot and Kagbeni which are also worth visiting. Further descending down we reach Marpha, a delightful Thakali village. Its narrow alleys and passageways provide welcome shelter from the strong winds of the Kali Gandaki Gorge.Marpha is well known for its apples, apple cider, apricot and peach wine. We continue our trek towards Jomsom. Overnight at guest house include meal B/L/D.

Day 21

Fly to Kathmandu via Pokhara.

We take an early morning spectacular flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and catch a connecting flight back to Kathmandu. We will be in our hotel by evening to enjoy chilled beer in our hotel marshyangdi include B/B.

Day 22

Fly home farewell friend.

You are saying good bye to the mountains as your journey in Nepal. Comes to an end today we hope you enjoyed the tour with us, and are sure you will be back in your trip somewhere in the Himalayan again. Approximately 3 hour before your scheduled flight a representative from Everest View Treks And Expedition will transfer you to the airport on your way home you ll have plenty of time to plan your next Adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

Includes/Excludes

All Hotel airports transfer by Private Vehichle as per itinerary.
Kathmandu Hotel two nights with bed and breakfast plan.
Kathmandu to Besisasar via drive from private vehicle and jomsom to pokhara-Kathmandu flight tickets for clients & guide.
Best available lodge and tea house accommodation during the trek.
Full Board Meals( Breakfast, Lunch ,dinner) &3X(Tea or Coffee)
A trekking or hiking leader - Fluent English speaking, experienced, knowledgeable with assistant trek guide (4 hikers:1 assistant guide) and needed Sherpa porters (2 trekkers:1 porter) together with their payments, assurance, gears, foods and accommodations.
All necessary national park fees, permits and paper works (Annapurna Conservation park permits and TIMS) &Entire administration and local Taxes.
Guide and porter salary , food & insurance.
Fresh Fruit after dinner everyday + 1 pc snickers or mars chocolate each person every day.
Trekking certificate
Trekking Kit bag
Farewell dinner
Complimentary Annapurna seven pass map
Nepal Visa fees on your airport arrival (You should bring accurate USD cash and two passport size picture)
Personal expenses (Shopping, Laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water or boiled water, Phone calls, hot shower etc)
Your Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (This apply also early come back from trek then the fixed itinerary)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu than above itinerary.
International fare/arrival taxes/departure taxes to and from Kathmandu
Tips for guides and porters
Rescue in case emergency