My new plan for the Annapurna Circuit

And so the inquiries I initiated just a few hours ago have resulted in my starting the AC trek TOMORROW.  Which seems pretty sudden as it's not the timing I had in mind but also perfect because I found an organized group that is leaving first thing in the morning ...

I'll be doing the trek with Earthbound Expeditions, based here in Kathmandu, starting in Besi Sahar tomorrow March 29th, returing April 16th to Pokhara.  The rough AC "itinerary" they've provided is below.  I'm not expecting frequenting the email so expect a massive "mission accomplished" email on April 16th.  Yes I am feeling full of good cheer, optimism and hope :)

Much love,
Me


Annapurna circuit trek - 17 days details

• Day 01, March 29  Drive from Kathmandu to Besi Shahar  then to Bhulbule and trek to Bahundanda (1430m/4691ft). Approx. 3 hours after drive
• Day 02, March 30 Bahundanda to Chamje(1560m/5118ft). Approx. walking 5 to 6 hours, 
• Day 03, March 31  Chamje to Bagarchap via Dhararpani (1810m/5938ft) Approx. walking 5:30 to 6 hours each day
• Day 04, April 1 Bagarchap to Chame
• Day 05, April 2  Chame Pisang (3190m/10466ft). Approx. walking 5 to 6 hours
• Day 06, April 3 Pisang to  Manang (3500m/11483ft)
• Day 07, April 4  One day rest in Manang for acclimatization, walk around it is Himalan Shangri-la
• Day 08, April 5  Manang to Yak kharka (4090m/1341ft). 
• Day 09, April 6  Yak Kharka to Throung Phedi (4441m/14570ft) Approx. walking 4 to 5 hours
• Day 10, April 7  Throung Phedi to Muktinath (3802m/11512ft) crossing Throung-la pass(5416m/17769ft);  Approx. walking 8:30 to 9 hours 
• Day 11, April 8 Muktinath to Marpha village via Jomsom (2665m/8743ft). Approx. walking 5:30 to 6 hours
• Day 12, April 9 Marpha to Ghasa (2080m/6824ft). Approx. walking 5:30 to 6 hours
• Day 13, April 10  Ghasa to Tatopani (Natural hotspring - ENJOY!) –(1110m/13361ft) 
• Day 14, April 11  Tatopani to Shikha (1935m/5859ft) Approx. walking 5 to 5:30 hours
• Day 15, April 12  Shikha to Ghorepani (2834m/9298ft) -  base of Poon hill . Approx. walking 4:30 to 5 hours
• Day 16, April 13  Ghorepani(2834m/9298ft) to Poon Hill (3210m/10531ft) ,  trek to Nyapul and drive to Pokhara by car for an hour. Approx. walking 6 hours
• Day 17, April 14 : trek to Nyapul and drive to Pokhara by car for an hour. Approx. walking 6 hours