Horse (Pony) Ride Annapurna Circuit Trek- 10 Days

Horse Ride Annapurna Circuit Trek

Horse Ride Annapurna Circuit, one of the newest and fresh to start your adventure around Annapurna trek.  Where ride and walks takes you towards high and beautiful Manang valley enclosed within high mountains.

Annapurna Circuit trek is a actually horse breed around Himalaya. You will drive to reach at low warm areas of Lamjung district at Besisahar the headquarter town.

Our actual adventure follows through serene woodland of tall rhododendron-oaks and pine tree lines riding along on our good friend horse. Starting part of our trek, slowly over a trail that leads to Pisang village, where scenic Manang valley starts.

Circuit hiking, you impressive main Manang village having rest day to support acclimatization with side ride and walks to Ice-Lake or around its scenic areas.

At Manang explore the culture of Manang people intact with colorful Buddhism religion and visiting its interesting monastery of Braga.

After Manang heading due north-west to reach our highest spot of the adventure to cross over Thorang-la pass at above 5,416 m. You will be facing breath-taking panorama of high peaks of Dhaulagiri-Mustang Himal-Chulus with Annapurna range of mountains.

Enjoying pleasant and scenic time at Jomsom and on whole journey within Annapurna Circuit where a short panoramic flight brings you at beautiful Pokhara city to end our fabulous and marvelous Horse Ride-Annapurna Circuit.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Besisahar – 6/7 hrs
Day 02: Drive  to Chame (2,670 m/8759 ft) by Jeep– 05 hrs.
Day 03: Horse ride to Pisang (3, 230 m/10597 ft) – 05 hrs.
Day 04: Horse ride to Manang Village (3,450 m/11318 ft)– 05 hrs.
Day 05: Rest day at Manang. Horse ride around local place  (Ice lake 4600 m/15091 ft) and acclimatization.
Day 06: Horse ride to Yak Kharka (4,110 m/13484 ft)– 04 hours.
Day 07: Horse ride to Thorong High Camp (4,600 m/15091 ft)– 04 hrs.
Day 08: Horse ride to Cross Thorong-La Pass (5,416 m/17769 ft)and to Muktinath (3,800 /12467 ft ) – 07 hrs.
Day 09: Horse ride to Jomsom(2,715 m/8907 ft) – 05 hrs.
Day 10: Drive or fly back to Pokhara (850 m/2788 ft).

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Besisahar - 06/7 hrs.
Morning with interesting and scenic long drive towards Nepal mid west, journey leads to Besisahar as journey follows beyond Kathmandu valley to reach around Nepal Mid-West at Lamjung district at Besisahar, headquarter town of Lamjung area, on reaching transfer into nice lodge and hotels, with to browse around the town street and observe local Gurung culture.

Day 02: Drive to Chame 2,670 m/ 8,759 ft by Jeep - 05 hrs.
From this interesting town, where drive follows on dirt road to Khudi, Bhulbhule and Ngadi to follow Marysangdi River upstream, drive continues through rice terraces fields and villages to Syange, from here with a slow climb leaving the Marysangdi River behind to reach first overnight stop at Jagat village.

After Jagat drive leads towards cool alpine areas through nice woodland to reach at Chame, a major town of Manang district.                                                                 

Day 03:  Horse ride to Pisang 3, 230 m/10,597 ft - 05 hrs.
In Chame where our guide will make ready with friendly animal horse or Tibetan pony, with complete saddle to sit and ride, where morning ride with some walks takes you into beautiful green forest to reach to cross a bridge and then climb on top of a hill facing views of Pisang peak with Annapurna II and III.

The hill top a small place called Dhukure Pokhari with few teahouses and lodge, from here walk or ride with long descend to reach at lower Pisang village for overnight stop.

Day 04: Horse ride to Manang Village 3,450 m/11, 318ft - 05 hrs.
Pisang village offers great scenery of mountains and surrounding landscapes, from here altitude gains as the morning walk leads through forest and with a short uphill with super views of staggering Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu’s and Pisang peak. As the walk reach flat valley at Hongde village, from here onward tree lines disappear for barren, arid landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate.

Before Manang, visit old Braga monastery with old Buddhist relics, ancient wall painting and frescos and stunning views of Annapurna Himalaya, from here an hour walk reaches at Manang village.

Day 05: Rest day at Manang ride around local place Ice Lake 4,600m/15091 ft and acclimatization.
An important and necessary rest day to get acclimatize before heading higher elevation towards Thorang-la pass, in Manang short hike and explore Manang village and valley, Manang a large village situated on windswept valley at the bank of Marysangdi River beneath Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range, a nice walk uphill for views of Gangapurna Glacier and the Manang emerald Lake.  Other options start early morning hike or horse ride to Ice Lake located above Manang valley.

Day 06: Horse ride to Yak Kharka 4,110 m/13,484 ft-04 hrs.
After a good time at Manang morning adventure leads towards uphill trail riding and walking to Yak Kharka, an interesting high altitude journey with super views of snowcapped mountains, and then crossing a small stream to reach Yak Kharka a small settlement, offering tremendous views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.

Day 07: Horse ride to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m/15,091 ft - 04 hrs.
Morning ride and walk advances around high area, heading closer to the base of Thorang-la as ride or walk leads to cross a bridge and then a climb along the river bank of Jarjung, as pleasant ride leads at Thorang Phedi, here depending upon the physical conditions of the clients, if all goes well an hour steep climb to Thorang High Camp for overnight stop.

Day 08: Horse ride, trek to cross Thorang-La Pass 5,416 m/17,769 ft to Muktinath 3,800 /12467 ft -07 hrs.
A long and big day of this great adventure, after an early breakfast ride and walk leads to a long climb all the way on top Thorang-la within a steep terrain riding on winding path to Thorang La Pass at 5,416 m / 17,769 ft.

The highest point of this adventure offering super views of snow-capped peaks, and then a long descend to Muktinath at 3,800 m.

On reaching Muktinath for overnight stop, a holy place for both Hindus and Buddhists the word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana or Liberation’.

Day 09: Horse ride to Jomsom 2,715 m/ 8,907 ft - 05 hrs.
Today the last final day of the walk and horse ride, after Muktinath rest of the journey is easier with moderate walk and horse ride all the way to Jomsom as route drops below 1,200 m downhill to Kaligandaki river valley, a pleasant trail on reaching wide Kaligandaki river valley taking a small break at Ekalebhatti.
From here gets windy in the afternoon time, a few hour ride to Jomsom, headquarter of Mustang region with an airstrip located above Kaligandaki River.

Here at Jomsom with last night in the mountain village, celebrate with local apple products like cider, brandy and juice this area from Kagbeni to Marpha & Larjung famous for delicious apple and its product.

Day 10:  Drive or fly back to Pokhara 850m/2,788 ft.
Early breakfast and transfer to Jomsom airport for sweeping short flight less than 25 minutes flight to Pokhara, during airborne spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri’s and Annapurna range of mountains with rolling hills dotted with farm villages,

On reaching Pokhara airport transfer to respective hotels by the serene lake Phewa, afternoon free for individual activities or just relax and enjoy the views of the Annapurna Himalaya.

Cost Information

Equipment

FOR HEAD

1. Sun hat / Scarf
2. Sun glasses and Head light

FOR UPPER BODY

1. Water Proof Jacket
2. Down Jacket / Warm Jacket
3. Light Weight T-shirt (At least 1 pair)

FOR LOWER BODY

1. Water Proof Pants
2. Running tights
3. Light Weight Pant

FOR HAND

1. Gloves

FOR FEET

1. Thin Inner socks (At least 2 pairs)
2. Woolen socks
3. Trekking boots (preferred comfortable boots)

OTHER ACCESSORIES

1. Sleeping bag
2. Water bottle etc
3. Suncream
4. Water purification tablets
5. Toiletries (Toilet paper etc)
6. Warm hat
7. Trekking Bag Etc.

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