Annapurna Circuit Trek
The Annapurna Circuit Trek has been highly popular among the travelers and is considered a spectacular trekking route in the Annapurna region since it opened to foreign trekkers in 1977.
This trek starts right from Besisahar which goes along the Marshyangdi River, with great views of Manaslu and HimalChuli to the east.
This magnificent trek leads you to the fine village inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups giving you an insight into the local culture and interact with the local communities whose land you are walking through, whether by bartering for souvenirs, talking to the inquisitive children or relaxing at a tea house during a well- earned break time. You will be highly stunned by spectacular and majestic views of the white Himalayas. It continues to the north of the main Himalayan range to the high and dry Tibetan Plateau, the scenery is equally breathtaking. The highest point of the trek is Throng La pass at the top of the valley at 5416 meters high. Due to the difficulties of crossing the pass, the circuit is usually walked in a counter clockwise direction. Traveling clockwise the longer ascent and shorter descent from west to east is too much for many people to manage in one day.
As we descend to the west at Muktinath from Throng La pass, we continue to the barren Tibetan like village of the Kali Gandaki - the world's deepest gorge passes between the giant Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. After you cross the Thorung La pass from Manang to Muktinath the final seven days of the circuit trek are the same as the Jomsom Trek from Pokhara, but in reverse way.
Trek Profile
Total Days: 29Days
Highest altitude: Thorung La Pass (5416m)
Group Size: Min - 1 + above pax
Best Season: March/April/May/Sept/Oct/Nov
Mode of Travel: Land transportation
Trek Grade: Challenging
Style of Trek: Tea House/Lodge
Trekking Hours: Approximately 6 - 7 hrs a day
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.
Day02: Trekking preparation day
Trekking permit & Annapurna Conversation Area entry permit preparation day. We will brief on trekking plan, culture of the area and weather during the trek. We will introduce you with the guide and the porter(s)
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (823m.) 6hrs
Day 04: Trek from Beshishahar to Bahundanda (1305m.) 6hrs
Day 05: Trek from Bahundanda to Chamje (1410m.) 6hrs
Day 06: Trek from Chamje (1410m.) to Dharapani (1960m.) 6hrs
Day 07: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2675m.) 6hrs
Day 08: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3100m.) 5hrs. With LamjungHimal (6893m) sparkling in the morning sun, you set off for Pisang.
Day 09: Trek from Pisang to Manang (3440m.) 6hrs. Beyond Pisang, the trail climbs a steep ridge which offers good views of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak (7145m.)
Day 10: Rest day at Manang and hang in and around the small town. This is an important rest and acclimatization day today before crossing the Thorung La.
Day 11: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4350m.) 4hrs
Day 12: Trek from Yak Kharka to ThorongPhedi (4420m.) 4hrs
Day 13: Trek from ThorongPhedi to Muktinath (3850m.) via Thorong La (5416m.) Pass 7hrs
Day 14: Trek Muktinath to Marpha (2667m.) 6hrs
Day 15: Trek from Marpha to Ghasa (2013m.) 6hrs Your trail descends steeply through forests to Ghasa, the last Thakali village and the southern limit of Tibetan Buddhism.
Day 16: Trek from Ghasato Tatopani (1189 m.) 5hrs. The trail descends steeply up to RukseChhahara (Rukse Waterfalls) which is amazing to view at. There is situated the deepest gorge of the world between two mountains Annapurna I (8091m.) and Dhaulagiri I (8167m.) facing each other near Rukse Waterfalls.
Day 17: A rest day at Tatopani to enjoy the natural hot spring bath. It is believed that one who takes bath get rids of skin diseases. After several days of trekking, it is a great idea to take bath at hot spring and relax.
Day 18: Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani (2853 m.) 7hrs. Your trail passes through flat level of the land for some distance. Then, the trail begins ascending steeply for at least one hour. Now the path goes up through different villages inhabited by the people of different caste and agricultural land. The majority of the people belong to Gurung communities.
Day 19: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3180m.) to Tadapani (2675m.) 6hrs. Early morning trip to Poon Hill (3232m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), VarahaShikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), LamjungHimal (6931m.) and other numerous snow-capped mountain peaks.
Day 20: Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Ghandruk (1950m.) 3hrs. It is very easy trek by descending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests.
Day 21: Trek from Ghandruk (1950m.) to Pothana (1990m.) 6hrs
Day 22: Trek from Pothana to DhampusPhedi (1113m.) & drive to Pokhara 5hrs
Day23:Pokhara valley sightseeing by car
Day 24: Drive to Rafting Point, 3 hours rafting and Camp
Day 25: Rafting and drive to Chitwan National Park stay there in Hotel , some activities.
Day 26: Full day Safari activities in ChitwanJungle , all meal there
Day 27: Bird watching, breakfast and drive to Kathmandu and stay in the Hotel
Day28: Kathmandu valley sightseeing by car
Day29: fly back to your destination
Note : The itinerary mentioned above is to give an overview of the trekking. It can be changed based on your interests and needs.
Service Includes
• Pick & Drop to Airport / 3 nights Hotel in Kathmandu
• 2 nights Hotel in Pokhara
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with a tour guide
Pokhara Valley Sightseeing with a guide
• 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with tea or coffee) during the trek , Rafting and Chitwan
All activities with National park fee and Elephant ride, canoe, guide fee in Chitwan
• Accommodation at Lodges in Twin Sharing Basis during the trek
• Trekking Guides and Porter(s)
• Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for trekking crew
• First Aid medical kit
• Annapurna Conservation Area permit
• TIMS card
• All ground transportation '
Service Excludes
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu &Pokhara
• Airfare Domestic / International flights with airport tax
• Nepal entry visa fee, (Note: Visa issuance is easy upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu which requires 2 passport size photos)
• All alcoholic drinks, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internet
• Personal Trekking Equipment
• Medical and travel insurance
• Entrance fees for Sightseeing/Monument
• Any kind of personal expenses not specified in the itinerary
• Emergency rescue by Helicopter
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