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Nepal is a small but mystical land filled with diverse cultural and geographical regions. Starting from the city of temples, the capital city Kathmandu to far end of Karnali region. Entire nation is filled with mystical places. Looking towards the isolated Himalayas it has so much to offer. People often trek to Nepal to explore the Himalayas, so why don’t you? Here, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours is offering you this fabulous trekking trail to the secret land of Muktinath (place of liberation) combined with once a sovereign kingdom, Upper Mustang. People who want to explore the isolated Himalayas and its unseen pictures, this Annapurna circuit and Upper Mustang trek is for you.
Annapurna region has been one of the most famous trekking destinations in the world. Due to many trekkers, the silence of Himalayas often gets disturbed. Still, the north side of this region is not disturbed much and yet silent and isolated. The nonspeaking lands of this region can just melt your heart if you can see it once.
Our trekking starts from Chyamje and ends at Jomsom. Annapurna upper mustang trekking is one the best trails in the Himalayas as far as we know. The exploration of this trail is multidimensional. Everything you seek to find in the Himalayas is in this trail. The well-protected Tibetan culture, Holy pilgrimage shrines, isolated villages, natural vegetation and the unseen pictures of the Himalayas cannot be articulated in words nor can your lens grasp it. Mustang has a big history. The Royal Palace of Mustang will come on your way during this trip. You can also witness Jampa Lakhang (god house), one of the four oldest gompas on your route to Lo Manthang and many other small gompas.
In Annapurna circuit with Upper Mustang trek,
you will enter the restricted parts of Upper Mustang. You can explore the
historical Kagbeni, the silent but roaring giant Kali Gandaki River, some green
but other barren valleys. The Buddhist flags fluttering in the walls of each
house. The stone-carved white houses look so isolated and beautiful as you go
upwards towards Lo Manthang. After the Tibetan Buddhist village of Manang,
the highest point of the trip will reach after a stamina draining ascent to the
Thorong La Pass (5,416 m). Mustang lies in the rain shadow of the Himalayas. It
is one of the least rainfall happening places in Nepal. Mustang is very much
alive in culture and religious aspects and is one of the most isolated places
which gets different from other places due to various reasons. Mustang can be
called a secret treasure in the Himalayas of Nepal. From hundreds of years,
Mustang is still alive with those vibrations of isolation.
Annapurna circuit and Upper Mustang trek outline
itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,400 m, Hotel
DAY 2: Final trekking
preparation in Kathmandu, B, Hotel
DAY 3: Drive from Kathmandu
to Chyamje 1,405 m via Besisahar, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 4: Trek from Chyamje to
Dharapani 1,920 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 5: Trek from Dharapani to
Chame 2,670 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 6: Trek from Chame to
Pisang 3,230 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 7: Trek from Pisang to
Bhraka 3,520 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 8: Trek from Bhraka to
Manang 3,519 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 9: Trek from Manang to
Yak Kharka 4,110 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 10: Trek from Yak Kharka
to Thorong Phedi 4,540 m or Thorong High Camp 4,600 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 11: Trek from Thorong Camp
to Muktinath 3,800 m via Thorong La Pass 5,416 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 12: Trek from Muktinath
to Chuuksang 2,920 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 13: Trek from Chuuksang
to Samar 3,150 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 14: Trek from Samar to Geling
3,500 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 15: Trek from Geling to
Charang 3,620 m via Nyi La Pass 4,020 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 16: Trek from Charang to
Lo Manthang 3,700 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 17: Lo Manthang, rest and
exploration day, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 18: Trek from Lo Manthang
to Ghaymi 3,520 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 19: Trek from Ghaymi to
Samar, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 20: Trek from Samsar to
Kagbeni 2,804 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 21: Trek from Kagbeni to
Jomsom 2,715 m, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 22: Fly from Jomsom to
Pokhara, B, Hotel
DAY 23: Drive from Pokhara to
Kathmandu, B, Hotel
DAY 24: Free and shopping day
in Kathmandu, BD, Hotel
DAY 25: International
departure to your sweet home, B, Flight.
DAY 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,400 m, Hotel
We heartily welcome to you all in Nepal, the Himalayan paradise. You will be greeted by our staffs in the airport and taken to the hotel for the rest. Short briefing will be held in the evening time by your team leader.
DAY 2: Final trekking preparation in Kathmandu, B, Hotel
Final preparation for the upcoming adventure Annapurna circuit with Upper Mustang will be done. Since it’s going to be a long and arduous journey ahead, we need this time in Kathmandu to warm ourselves up before departing out. You can opt to go for sightseeing if you wish.
DAY 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Chyamje 1,405 m via Besisahar, BLD, Teahouse
After having a healthy breakfast, we will take a drive towards Chyamje. It will take us around 8 hours of ride. Chyamje will be our starting point of the trek where we will spend our first night.
DAY 4: Trek from Chyamje to Dharapani 1,920 m, BLD, Teahouse
After having a healthy breakfast we will take a drive towards chyamche . It will take us around 7hours of a ride. Chyamche will be our starting point of the treck. We will spend our first night over there
DAY 5: Trek from Dharapani to Chame 2,670 m, BLD, Teahouse
From today we will start our trek from chyamche towards Timang which will take us about 6hours of a walk . We can witness the amazing Natural vegetation on our way.
DAY 6: Trek from Chame to Pisang 3,230 m, BLD, Teahouse
his day would be a gentle day. We would walk about 3 hours from Timang to reach Chame. We will cross amazing villages like Thanchowk(2570m) and Koto(2640m).
DAY 7: Trek from Pisang to Bhraka 3,520 m, BLD, Teahouse
Many trekkers always miss this wonderful village on their trek but we will not miss this chance to be there. Pisang is divided into the lower and upper parts. Pisang village has many things to
DAY 8: Trek from Bhraka to Manang 3,519 m, BLD, Teahouse
It will take us about 7 to 8 hours to reach Manang from Pisang. Pisang is divided into two divisions. We will take lower Pisang as our routes. Since it is short, strenuous and stretched over multiple ridges that offer the magnificent views of Annapurna III.
DAY 9: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka 4,110 m, BLD, Teahouse
Our journey towards the upper belt of Manang region begins with the normal hiking after having the relaxing, proper breakfast in the lodge. The trail is quite different than the earlier ones. After you cross the first stream, you will ascend to the Tenki village which lies just above Manang and is inhabited by the ethnic Limbu community. Climb further to the Marshyangdi valley followed by the valley of Jarsang Khola. You shall then follow the valley northwards again and continue towards the village of Ghunsa. Eventually, we will arrive in Yak Kharka after crossing a wooden bridge, where we shall spend the relaxing and warm overnight.
DAY 10: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi 4,540 m or Thorong High Camp 4,600 m, BLD, Teahouse
Nearly approaching the day when we are crossing the highest pass in the world. Just another push before we get to the top. It's mostly uphill but slightly except the part when we arrive at the bottom of Thorang High Camp. If all is well, we will climb the steep ascent part of our journey which will last only an hour. Thorang Phedi and also the High Camp is the bustling settlement that caters to all sorts of trekkers. For those who are unable to climb to the High Camp, base camp is also another option. Whichever suits you, we will go with it and we prepare ourself for the next day which is obviously the highlight of our entire adventure, Thorang La Pass.
DAY 11: Trek from Thorong Camp to Muktinath 3,800 m via Thorong La Pass 5,416 m, BLD, Teahouse
Today, we will walk towards one of the most famous holy pilgrimage sites of Nepal for both Hindus and Buddhists. We will cross the popular Thorong La pass and descend towards Muktinath. Enjoying our walk slowly and gently, we will conquer the pass. Eye-catching views of the southern Annapurna ranges and Mukti Himal to the west of Dolpo can be seen en route.
DAY 12: Trek from Muktinath to Chuuksang 2,920 m, BLD, Teahouse
Today we enter the restricted area of Upper Mustang. It will take us around 6 hours to reach Chuuksang from Muktinath. We will start our journey in the flat trail and cross the suspension bridge. After sometime, we will reach Gyu La Pass 4,030 m. This is an amazing vantage point from where you can witness marvelous pictures of Mt Dhaulagiri, Dhampus Peak, Tukuche Peak, Thapa Peak, Thorong peak, Mt Tilicho and other mountains.
DAY 13: Trek from Chuuksang to Samar 3,150 m, BLD, Teahouse
The nice walk today will take us around 6 hours to reach Samar. Passing through these trails you can notice the change in the topography and also the cultural diversity. We will walk further to the north and walk over the suspension bridge of roaring Kali Gandaki River to arrive at Samar.
DAY 14: Trek from Samar to Geling 3,500 m, BLD, Teahouse
We will start our day with a walk above Samsar to a ridge crossing through shady Juniper trees. After a couple of hours, we will come across a stream and walk down the ridge which will lead us to Syangbochen. From there, we gently climb uphill to emerge in another valley just to descend for a bit to reach our stop Geling.
DAY 15: Trek from Geling to Charang 3,620 m via Nyi La Pass 4,020 m, BLD, Teahouse
In this day, we will come across Tama Gaun and an imposing chorten. Now we will make the upward climb towards Nyi La Pass and later make a descent towards Charang. We can witness the maze of willow trees, fields and the houses separated by stone walls from here.
DAY 16: Trek from Charang to Lo Manthang 3,700 m, BLD, Teahouse
Today we will start our day walking down towards Charang Cho Canyon and then uphill. It will take around 5 hours of rough walk to reach Lo Manthang. The trail goes to the north where you can see a large silent chorten marking the boundary between Charang and Lo Manthang. Lo Manthang is filled with many famous gompas like Thugchen Ghompa, Jampa Lakhang and Chodi Ghompa and also the Royal Palace of Mustang.
DAY 17: Lo Manthang, rest and exploration day, BLD, Teahouse
Ex capital of the Mustang Kingdom, Lo Manthang is an amazing wonderland where you can explore so much and spend days if you have time. You can even hire the pony ride in this rest day when exploring the vicinity.
DAY 18: Trek from Lo Manthang to Ghaymi 3,520 m, BLD, Teahouse
Today we will pass through Lo Gekar which is the home to Ghar Ghompa, supposedly the oldest Vajrayana monastery in the Himalayan region. We also cross many lush green as well as barren valleys on the way including Marang La Pass. We continue our walk to Dhamkar where we will have our Lunch. After lunch, we do a quick climb to a ridge and descend down to Ghaymi.
DAY 19: Trek from Ghaymi to Samar, BLD, Teahouse
Today, we will make a reverse move to Samsar. We will trek across Geling and cross a beautiful stream to reach Samsar. It will take us around 5 hours of walk.
DAY 20: Trek from Samsar to Kagbeni 2,804 m, BLD, Teahouse
In this wonderful day of traversing through the barren lands of Upper Mustang, we descend downhill in the first part to reach Chhuksang. Crossing the suspension bridge of Kali Gandaki River we will continue to walk along the bank of the river. Relishing the amazing natural vegetation and apple orchards en route we continue walking gently for few hours until we reach Kagbeni.
DAY 21: Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom 2,715 m, BLD, Teahouse
This is the day when we will finally exit the Restricted area of Upper Mustang. It will take us around 4 hours of easy walk to reach Jomsom. The trail is mostly flat and along the riverbed till the end of the trail. Pass the settlement of Eklebhatti before arriving finally at Jomsom.
DAY 22: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara, B, Hotel
Storing all of those beautiful memories inside our brain of our remarkable journey in the Annapurna region of Nepal, we will take the first flight to Pokhara. Very popular city in whole Nepal, Pokhara awaits you to share the love and beauty. Enjoy the city in this relaxing day.
DAY 23: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, B, Hotel
After spending wonderful moments in the lake city Pokhara, it’s time for us to drive back to Kathmandu, the capital city. Rest and relax more while you arrive in Kathmandu. You can also opt to fly to Kathmandu if you wish to explore more of historical, cultural and religious sites of the Kathmandu valley.
DAY 24: Free and shopping day in Kathmandu, BD, Hotel
It has been an epic Annapurna circuit journey combined with the Restricted Mustang trek. After completing such a long and very fulfilling adventure of your life, it’s time to do some leisurely shopping to bring the best memories to your home. Happy shopping. We will meet up in the night to celebrate for our victory.
DAY 25: International departure to your sweet home, B, Flight.
It’s remarkably unbelievable how the time has flown by. We wouldn’t be able to forget such a journey in the decades to come, would you? Our farewell is given to you right when you are about to enter the airport gate to catch your flight back home.
Kathmandu airport pick up and drop services
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours’ staffs will pick you up from the airport as per your flight arrival time and similarly drop you off in the airport for international departure according to your flight schedule. During arrival, please don’t forget to look for your name placard hold by the team, outside the airport arrival gate. Our staff will be impatiently waiting for your arrival to greet you and warmly welcome you in Nepal. ‘NAMASTE’ is the foremost and the most commonly used greeting word in Nepal which you will hear from our staff at the very first moment you meet him.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.
But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
Accommodations in Kathmandu, Pokhara and during trek
You will be staying in the 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara while in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses during the trek.
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.
If you wish to change the accommodation category to a better ones in Kathmandu and Pokhara, please let us know and we can change it for you on added cost.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.
Your trekking guides and porters
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.
Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek.
How much does the Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek cost?
The cost of the Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek varies from $2500-$3500 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices and group sizes also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek?
In Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses even have some attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Most of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.
What are the permits that I need for Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek?
For Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek, you will need to make 3 permits: Upper Mustang Restricted Permit, ACAP permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) and TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).
How does this tipping system in Nepal work and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide expects around $5 or more per day per person while a porter expects $4 or more per day per person.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek?
You can easily charge your electronic devices during Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek {with few days exception} but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek?
Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek route has good mobile network coverage these days {with few exception days}, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek to avoid paying extra by buying WiFi on the trek.
WiFi is available on most of the teahouses in Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek route and cost some charges. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.
When is the best time to trek to Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang?
Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek in Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek. Some of the villages in Annapurna circuit and Upper Mustang though is not affected by rain.
Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek?
The itinerary of our Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek?
When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 5416 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek demands high physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents including crossing of the highest pass in the world which means you need lots of practices before you start the trekking journey. You will be traversing through the forests, high passes and high hills. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least two months prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang.
What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek?
Only breakfast is included in Kathmandu and Pokhara while full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.
The most common and the highly recommended food during the Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.
Do I need a travel insurance for Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek?
Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 5500 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.
What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang Trek?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.
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