This trek circumnavigates the entire Annapurna massif from Dumre, through Manang, over the Thorung-La (a 5416m.high pass), and down the Kali Gandaki gorge, finally passing through Tatopani (hot spring) finishing in Pokhara via Beni. The trek offers a true cross section of Nepal. lowland rice plantations, deep pine forest, spectacular mountain views, arid desert country in the rain shadow of the himalaya and a great variety of ethnic groups along the route all combine to make this trek a scenic and culturally interesting experience. Because the route follows valleys instead of climbing over ridge after ridge, it is not as difficult as the Everest trek, but the crossing of Thorung-La requires two days of strenuous effort at high altitude. Although this trek is scheduled at times when there is typically good weather, it is possible that unseasonable snowfall may delay the crossing of the pass, so the itinerary for this trek is especially tentative