Annapurna Circuit Trekking

Annapurna Circuit Trekking in Nepal

Annapurna Circuit Trekking Trip Description

Annapurna Circuit Trek, passing via world’s widest passes Thorong La Pass, probably one of the highest passes with elevation of 5416 m from sea level. Annapurna Circuit perfect blend of culture and adventure used to last for 22 days but however with possibilities of motor road from both side of Thorong La Pass now day it can be accomplished with two weeks. Annapurna Round Trek starting from Beshisahar will end on next side of ridge near Mustang Jomsom Trek. Major highlights of Annapurna Circuit are Manang, Gangapurna Lake, and options of side trip to Ice Lake as well as Tilicho Lake, Thorung La Pass, Muktinath Temple, Kagbeni, which is considered as gateway to Upper Mustang and if further continues trek down from Jomsom instead of getting a ride then village of Marpha, Lete, Kalopani offer exceptional view of traditional housing and ranges of Nilgiri, Tukuche and Dhaulagiri. Apart from that another highlight of trip is at the ending days of Annapurna Circuit Trek is Rupse Waterfall, natural hot spring in Tatopani and world’s deepest gorge with two eight thousand meter high mountain on both side i.e. Mt. Annapurna on left side and Mt. Dhaulagiri on right side on the way down from Jomsom to Pokhara. Once one manage to reach Tatopani there are multiple option either straight retrace back to Kathmandu passing via Pokhara or hike to Poonhill and descend the Poon Hill Trek trail all the way down to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara. On our Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary we will create enough room for acclimatization on the way up to Thorong La Pass and once we descend to Jomsom then drive back to Pokhara passing via Marpha and taking a lunch in Tatopani by soaking in natural hot water pond.

 Annapurna Circuit Trekking Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu - (1360m)
You will be warm welcomed at airport by our office representative and transfer to hotel. Your trekking guide will give brief explanation about the Annapurna circuit trekking program at hotel. This day you can stay within the hotel or enjoy night at Thamel, Kingsway especially famous for clubs and bars.

Day 2: Sightseeing Day in Kathmandu
This day, you will visit many cultural heritages, which includes some of the famous world’s heritages like Pashupatinath, Swyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath stupa and many more. You can do shopping various Nepalese cultural stuffs in this day. And Back to hotel for overnight.

Day 3: Kathmandu to Besisahar - (760m) 7 hrs Drive
After breakfast we take a drive for 7 hours to Beshishar observing the natural beauty and peoples lifestyle along Prithivi highway. Overnight at lodge with full board of meals. (BLD)


Day 4: Trek to Bahundanda - (1300m) 6 hrs Trek
We start our trek to bahundanada after breakfast from where we can seeing beautiful scenery of Annpurna ranges, Khudi and Ngadi peak. After a walk of one and half hour, we will reach Ngadi where we will have our Lunch. After Lunch we will head towards Bahundanda in about two hours and overnight at Lodge.

Day 5: Trek to Jagat - (1400m) 5 hrs Trek
We will start our walking through the paddy and muddy fields observing hills,mountains and beautiful waterfall. We will stop at Syange for lunch and again continues our trek for Jagat. After about two hours walk we will reach Jagat and overnight at Lodge with full board of meals (BLD).

Day 6: Trek to Dharapani - (1960m) 7 hrs Trek
We will continue our journey by trekking through off road and bank of Marshyandi river viewing beautiful waterfalls. Then we will reach to beautiful valley called Taal and will have lunch there. We will enter the Manang district walking through barely rice, potato fields and pine forests and we reach to Dharapani, one of the big village of Manang. Overnight at Lodge with full board of meals. (BLD)

Day 7: Trek to Chhame - (2630m) 5 hrs Trek
After our breakfast, we start our trek with ascend trail along the mile track through fir forest, higher peaks and maple trees. We will have awesome views of Manaslu, Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II. Then we will reach Chame, district headquarter of Manang where we can enjoy HOT SPRING. Overnight at Lode with full board of meals. (BLD)

Day 8: Trek to Pisang - (3200m) 6 hrs Trek
Today also we have to climb along mile track observing beautiful scenery. After reaching Pisang, we will visit Pisang’s monastery and view massive mountains. Overnight at Lodge in Pisang with full board meals.(BLD)

Day 9: Trek to Manang - (3540m) 6 hrs Trek
We walk through the valley floor via Hungde observing the field of gearing Yak and a wide variety of crops, spectacular views of Annapurna II, III IV, Gangapurna. Then we have to reach Jharsang river and walk through pine forest to reach Khausar village, a gurung village. We can see small monastery, Chortens, Mani walls and prayer flags. Overnight at Lodge with full board of meals. (BLD)

Day 10: Acclimatization Day (Optional hike to Gangapurna lake or Melaripa cave)
We will stay one more day in Manang observing beautiful view of greenery, mountains, Chortens and Monasteries. We can also explore unique culture and life style of local people. And overnight at Lodge with full board of meals. (BLD)

Day 11: Trek to Ledar (You may stop at Yak Kharka) - (4250m) 5 hrs Trek
To reach Ledar, we have to trek through Thorung La Pass and make steep climb through Tenki Manang, leaving Myarshyandi valley behind. And walk along the Jarsang river, we will reach Yak Kharkha and then to Ledar. Overnight at Lodge with full board of meals. (BLD)

Day 12: Trek to Thorang Phedi (Option of hiking up to the High Camp) - (4420m) 4 hrs Trek
The trail continues through Throng Phedi along the bank of Jarsang river, where we may see herd f mountain sheep. Then we will reach to Phedi and overnight at Lodge with full board of meals. (BLD)

Day 13: Trek to Muktinath (Visit Muktinath temple in the morning) - (3800m) 8 hrs Trek
We have to move ascend and descend hills to reach Muktinath. On the way we can see the beautiful scenery of Gangapurna, Annapurna, Thorang peak and Khatung Kang peak. Then we will reach to Muktinath temple, a famous holy place for Hindu, Buddhist and many Tibetan peoples. Overnight at lodge with full board of meals. (BLD)

Day 14: Trek to Jomsom (via Lupra or Kagbeni) - (2600m) 5 hrs Trek
We will move through trail of Kagbeni or Lupra to reach Jomsom. This day we will trek along Kali Gandaki river to reach Jomosm. Jomsom is a strong windy and a little cold valley but like the beautiful wet hills and the view of Tilicho mountain as well. Overnight at lodge with full board of meals. (BLD)

Day 15: Fly back to Pokhara
After our breakfast, we go to airport for flight to Pokhara. (Flight will be depends on weather) or we also take a local bus/ private van to reach Pokhara from Jomsom.

Day 16: Drive back to Kathmandu (Flights also available)
After our breakfast, we take a drive to Kathmandu or take a flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Day 17: Departure to your destination
Today is your departure day, we will drop you to the International airport to catch your flight back to your home and pray for your Safe journey.

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