THE THORONG LA PASS WOMEN'S TREK
Chicks On The Trail Crossing the High Pass of Nepal's Annapurna Range
16 days - Stunning Mountainscapes and Ancient Buddhist Monasteries

Since the Annapurna region of Nepal was opened to trekkers in the 1970s, it has consistently been regarded as the gem of trekking in Nepal. With good reason - the regions leading up to and coming from Thorong La Pass - the crux of the Annapurna - have bits of the best that this spiritual, mountainous country has to offer. Our all-women trek begins in the lowlands of Besisahar and climbs steadily through picturesque stone-hut villages, tumbling rice paddies, buckwheat fields and pastures adorned with bell touting yak. Himalayan giants Manaslu and the Annapurnas watch us as we climb higher in the Marsyangdi Valley. We pass through the Buddhist villages of Pisang, Manang, and after crossing the legendary Thorong La (17,765 ft), drop into Muktinath - one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage sights in Nepal. A brief visit to the Tibetan Buddhist enclave of Kag Beni nestled in the bed of the famous Kali Gandaki Gorge then leads us to Jomosom where our plane then departs for Kathmandu. Our all women's trek is a cultural, physically challenging and geographically stunning journey through a still wild and unspoiled land among the greatest peaks in the world. Our abridged itinerary allows for full exposure to this classic Himalayan trek without the full time commitment of the entire Annapurna Circuit.

2011 TRIP DEPARTURE DATE:
April 17 to May 2, 2011
(the trip date indicates the day you need to arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal and the day you can schedule to depart)

This is a Special All-Woman Thorong La Pass departure to be led by travel writer and international guide Manasseh Franklin, a global gal who is deeply passionate about Nepal and all that the country has to offer.

Please contact Manasseh Franklin with any questions or to receive a detailed day to day Trip Itinerary.

2011 LAND ONLY PER PERSON TRIP PRICE:
5 to 8 People: $2910.00
9 to 12 People: $2660.00
Hotel room and lodge single supplement: $370.00 per person

TRIP SNIPPETS:
Hotels: 3 nights hotels
Camping Trek: 12 nights of tented camping
Trek Grade: 11 days STRENUOUS trekking
Max. altitude: 5415 meters / 17,765 feet on the Thorong La pass

Strenuous Trekking = physically very challenging and more suited to hikers who are used to extended days (6-10 hours) and who are competent over uneven and difficult terrain. This trek involves lengthy periods at high altitudes.

TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to group hotel.
Day 2: Drive to Bhulbhule via Beshishar. 7 hour drive.
Day 3: Trek to Ngadi. 3,050 feet. 3-4 hour trek.
Day 4: Trek to Jagat. 4,330 feet. 5 hour trek.
Day 5: Trek to Dharapani. 6,100 feet. 5-6 hour trek.
Day 6: Trek to Chame. 8,760 feet. 6-7 hour trek.
Day 7: Trek to Pisang. 10,500 feet. 5-6 hour trek.
Day 8: Trek to Manang. 11,615 feet. 4-5 hour trek.
Day 9: Rest and acclimatization day in Manang.
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka. 13,415 feet. 3-4 hour trek.
Day 11: Trek to Thorong High Camp. 16,010 feet. 6 hr trek.
Day 12: Cross the Thorong La to Muktinath. 12,460ft. 8-9 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Jomsom. 2 hour trek.
Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 15: In Kathmandu. Sightseeing. Hotel.
Day 16: Transfer to airport for departure.

Country Information: About Nepal
The Annapurna Range: About the Annapurnas