This 18 day trip really offers an off the beaten track experience away from the din of modern life and free from the hustle and bustle of cityscape. The trek takes you deep into the lap of the Dhaulagiri Massif. Quiet, secluded and unspoilt, this trek offers a unique perspective into the lives of the mountain people of Nepal. The route does not see many trekkers and is away from the regular tourist ‘traps’ and in unsoiled by modernisation. A visitor can taste the real Nepal – its unique culture and natural beauty. The trail passes through lush vegetation, rice fields and the arid high altitude deserts dotted with quaint little villages. Colourful Buddhist prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, stupas that dominate the skyline of the villages and multihued monasteries give a visitor an unforgettable experience. The trail meanders through apple orchards and green river valleys until we leave behind the main busy Annapurna Circuit at Larjung and head towards the Base Camp on the east face of Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest peak in the world. The trek passes through some of the highest passes on this route as we make our way along glaciers and glacial moraines which is the most difficult part of the race. We again rejoin the main Annapurna trail and proceed northward along the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world, to Jomsom the gateway to the ancient kingdom of Mustang. The towering Nilgiri against the blue sky serves as a brilliant backdrop and a sharp contrast to the desert landscape of Jomsom. We pursue a side trip to Muktinath where you can "liberate yourself" like the holy Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims in the 108 water spouts that wash away sins.