Annapurna Circuit Trekking
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 Himal Chuli 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 Thorung 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 Thorung 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.
Trip Highlight
Total Days: 25Days
Highest altitude: Thorung La Pass (5416m)
Group Size: 1 + above pax
Best Season: March/April/May/Sept/Oct/Nov
Mode of Travel: Land transportation
Trek Grade: Moderate/Challenging
Style of Trek: Tea House/Lodge
Trekking Hours: Approximately 6 - 7 hrs a day
Beyond Pisang, the trail climbs a steep ridge which offers good views of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak (7145m.)
This is an important rest and acclimatization day today before crossing the Thorung La.
Thorong La is Best attraction of a Mazic Himalaya and Muktinath is the Respected Holy place for the Hindus and Buddhist as well .It is believed that where Lord Vishnu had Meditated.
Marpha is famous for Thakali people, Apple Farm and Tibetan Buddhist Monastery.
Marpha is famous for Thakali people, Apple Farm and Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. Your trail descends steeply through forests to Ghasa, the last Thakali village and the southern limit of Tibetan Buddhism.
The trail descends steeply up to Rukse Chhahara (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.
. 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.
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.
Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210m.) to Tadapani (2675m.) 6hrs. Early morning trip to Poon Hill (3210m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.),Dhampus Peak , Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snow-capped mountain peaks.
It is very easy trek by descending gently all the way through rhododendron, oak and other kinds of dense forests.
Note: This Itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday and interest in Nepal
