Introduction:
Annapurna Circuit Trekking, a scenic and most beautiful adventure in all Himalaya where walk leads you on both sides of massive Annapurna Himalaya within close views of Dhaulagiri and Manaslu range of peaks.
Probably one of the most picturesque and exotic adventure destinations on this planet earth, wherein this world that you can trek from low sub-tropical climate to enter cool alpine areas and into an arctic zone of ice and glaciers within a short duration of time, an amazing place to be.
Annapurna Circuit Trekking, no doubt listed as the world’s top ten adventure destination by many leading Travel magazines and Guide books, truly a country of great beauty with picturesque landscapes filled with green valley-enchanting forest-rolling hills and a massive range of mountains.
Besides natural scenery, the culture-religion and traditional life of local villages are equally interesting with ancient monasteries and age-old heritage with colorful custom makes Annapurna Circuit Trekking one of the most sought adventure destinations.
Starting with the exciting drive to reach the trekking point at Nepal Mid West warmer areas, and then walking high into lovely areas of farm villages and forest with daily views of snow-capped peaks, soon vegetation and tree lines fades for the rugged and beautiful windswept country around Manang valley.
As the walk continues following the Marsyangdi River right up to its glacial source at Manang and then heading towards high and scenic Thorang-La pass the highest point of the adventure with stunning scenery.
Walk carries on reaching Mustang areas of holy Muktinath and Jomsom with charming Marpha village then heading due southeast at Tatopani with hot spring, where climb leads to famous Ghorepani and Poon Hill offering striking sunrise over chain of peaks and slowly ending our walk with a drive to scenic Pokhara by the serene Phewa Lake with views of Annapurna Himalaya.
With the last overnight stop in beautiful Pokhara and Annapurna region taking an interesting drive back to Kathmandu on completing a memorable and most breath-taking adventure of a lifetime on Annapurna Circuit Trekking.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour around world heritage sites.
Day 03: Drive to Syange 1,460 m on Nepal Western highway – 07 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Dharapani 1,920 m – 06 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Chame 2,670 m – 05 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m – 05 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m – 05 hrs.
Day 08: Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.
Day 09: Trek to Yak Kharka 4,110 m – 04 hours.
Day 10: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m – 04 hrs
Day 11: Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m – 07 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Tatopani 1,190m – 07 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Ghorepani 2,750 m – 06 hrs.
Day 14: Trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,500m – 05 hours walk.
Day 15: Trek to Bhirethati 1,100m and drive to Pokhara 860m.
Day 16: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
On arrival by respective airlines where our guide and staff receive you for a short drive to your hotel in the hub of busy Kathmandu, with hotels in a quiet environment after getting a refresh in your rooms our guide will brief on treks-hotels with necessary information.
The evening includes group dinner in a nice Nepali restaurant with Culture and folk dance of Nepal to go with your meals.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour around world heritage sites.
At Kathmandu with a free day to join in for an exciting sightseeing tour of great interest where our
city and tour guide will show you around Nepal’s most important world heritage sites for a few
an hour and then back at hotel preparation for Annapurna Circuit Trekking.
Day 03: Drive to Syange 1,460 m on Nepal Western highway – 07 hrs.
Morning departs from the hotel for scenic long overland drive towards Nepal Mid West journey leads past many farm villages and town and then leaving the main Kathmandu and Pokhara highway entering towards Lamjung district at Besisar town (headquarter of Lamjung areas).
From here drive continues on a dirt road to Khudi, Bulbule, and Ngadi following Marsyangdi River upstream, and through rice terraces to reach at Syange for the overnight stop.
Day 04: Trek to Dharapani 1,920 m – 06 hours.
The first-day walk of the adventure begins with climb after leaving Marsyangdi River below at Syange to reach Jagat village, a walk for few hours to Jagat village with many lodges for trekkers.
From Jagat village, our route leads on the winding path to Chamje and back to join at Marsyangdi River, and then crossing towards the forested area, with views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges, as our walk advances on a wide path to Tal Besi.
A short stop for refreshment or lunch break, few hours walk from Tal takes you to Dharapani village for an overnight stop, Dharapani a nice village situated on a junction of Annapurna circuit and Manaslu trekking trail.
Day 05: Trek to Chame 2,670 m – 05 hours.
From Dharapani walking on the wide winding trail into rhododendron and pine forest following the trail to Bagachap and Danque villages, and then an hour climb to Timang village entering within more Buddhist cultural villages with super views of Mt. Manaslu.
From Timing a few hours trek to Koto and then reaching Chame town for the overnight stop, Chame a large and headquarter town of Manang district.
Day 06: Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m – 05 hrs.
With a pleasant stop at Chame town where the air gets much cooler onward as our walk leads close towards high mountains, morning leads into the forest of pines and rhododendron following Marshyangdi River upstream with few short up and down to Bratang village.
From Bratang village, walk leads to a climb up into cooler woodland to reach on a ride top within a small area of Dhukure Pokhari with some teahouse and lodge.
Overlooking views of Chulu’s and Pisang peaks, a possible lunch break here, and then an afternoon walk downhill to Pisang village for the overnight stop.
Day 07: Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m – 05 hrs.
Morning from Pisang village catching views of Pisang and Chulu peaks with Annapurna II towards the south direction, from here altitude gains slowly as walk leads into a small forested area with short climb overlooking views of Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu’s and Pisang peak.
From the ridge top downhill to a valley at Hongde village with a small airstrip, from here onward tree lines disappear for barren, arid landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate.
Before Manang, visit old Braga monastery where you can witness old Buddhist relics, ancient wall painting and frescos with grand views of Annapurna Himalaya, from here an hour walk to reach Manang village.
Around Manang houses are built in traditional Tibetan style, Manang people are known for their rich culture and traditions.
Day 08: Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.
A necessary and important rest day for acclimatization before heading higher elevation to Thorang – La pass, at Manang enough time for short walks and to explore its interesting village and around the beautiful valley,
Manang, a large village of the area located on the windswept valley by the bank of Marsyangdi River beneath towering Annapurna II-III and Gangapurna mountain range, a nice walk uphill for views of Gangapurna Glacier and Manang’s’ emerald Lake.
Day 09: Trek to Yak Kharka 4,110 m – 04 hours.
After a good rest at Manang, morning leads towards Ghunsang village with a slow climb to Yak Kharka, an interesting and scenic high altitude trek with a grand view of snowcapped mountains, then crossing a small stream river to reach Yak Kharka, a small settlement with views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.
Day 10: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m – 04 hrs.
As our walk advance heading higher area and getting close at the base of Thorang-la, crossing a bridge and then a climb above Jarjung stream, to reach Thorang Phedi, after rest and possible lunch stop an hour steep climb takes you to our high overnight stop at Thorang High Camp.
Day 11: Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m – 07 hrs.
Our tough and a big day of the adventure after early breakfast walk a steep climb to reach on top Thorang-la at 5,416 m, marked with thousands of Buddhist color prayer flags where a signboard is placed with name and altitude of Thorang-La Pass.
From the top offers spectacular views of landscapes and high snowcapped peaks with Dhaulagiri mountains, and then a long descent takes you at Muktinath above 3,800 m.
Holy Muktinath areas for the overnight stop, regarded as a sacred spot for both Hindus and Buddhists, the name Muktinath means ‘place for Nirvana or Liberation’.
Day 12: Trek to Marpha 2, 670 via Jomsom 2, 715 m – 06 hours.
From Muktinath, the rest of the journey is easy on gradual downhill hills with a big drop of 1,200m to reach at Kaligandaki river valley, walking on vast windswept Kaligandaki river valley to reach at Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang region with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River.
After a refreshing break, an hour of pleasant walk in the windy afternoon brings you at Marpha, one of the most charming villages in all Himalaya regions where houses are painted whitewashed with neat stone-paved streets and numerous well-kept lodges, shops, and stores.
Marpha, with vast apple orchards and garden a famous place for delicious apples and apple products like cider, brandy, and juice a delightful village for walks around the village street.
Day 13: Trek to Lete 2,480m – 06 hrs.
From Marpha onward, an enjoyable walk following Kaligandaki River downstream to reach at Tukuche village, beneath Tukuche peak, Dhaulagiri and Mt. Nilgiris with views of Dhaulagiri icefalls.
After Tukuche to Larjung village, and then on a wide river bed, walk either way over temporary plank bridges of numerous channels when the river level is low, or walk over a high suspension bridge, after an hour walk back into the forest of pines, oaks, and rhododendron.
Our route leads away from the river for a while to reach Kalapani, a lovely alpine area village, after a short stop here, continue to walk to Lete with views of Mt. Annapurna I, Nilgiris and Dhaulagiri, a short downhill brings at Lete village for the overnight stop.
Day 14: Trek to Tatopani 1,190m – 06 hrs.
Walk from Kalapani and Lete onward takes you into dramatic changes of vegetation and landscapes from dry, arid desert to pine and conifer forested area, walk leads between two giant peaks of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna forming world’s deepest gorge.
The first two hours of walks lead to Ghasa village which is the end of Mustang district with another few hours of good walks to the warmer area at Tatopani village, a nice village with large hot spring pools by the bank of Kaligandaki River.
Day 15: Trek to Ghorepani 2,750 m – 06 hrs.
After a pleasant and enjoyable at Tatopani with hot spring, morning walks continues on winding trail for an hour, then with an uphill climb on steep terraced hillsides, dotted with farms and villages.
After a steep section walk on a gradual path to Chitre, from here hour climb brings you at Ghorepani village with fantastic views Mt. Dhaulagiri with Annapurna South and Vara-Shikar / Annapurna Fang.
Ghorepani located on a high spot within beautiful forest surrounding, inhabited by Poon / Magar tribal people.
Day 16: Trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,500m – 05 hours walk.
The morning before dawn an hour hike up to Poon-Hill at 3,210m offers stunning views of the sunrise over the array of snow peaks with the world’s three highest mountains Dhaulagiri-Annapurna and Manaslu with Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’ the virgin and unclimbed peaks of whole Himalaya.
Day 17: Trek to Bhirethati 1,100m and drive to Pokhara 860m.
After Tirkhedhunga, last day walk of our marvelous adventure heading downhill most of the way past scattered farm villages with views of waterfalls, and then finally reaching a nice village Bhirethati by Modi River.
From here taking an overland drive and then ending our final day walk of the great adventure, with the scenic and exciting drive of few hours to reach at beautiful Pokhara for overnight stop by the clam Phewa Lake.
Pokhara, a popular touristic destination blessed with natural beauty and picturesque scenery of mountains-hills and lakes.
Day 18: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels.
Morning an early drive back to Kathmandu on an interesting highway with exciting
journey as drive leads through rural farm villages and towns with views of mountains after six
hour drive ending at Kathmandu, then transfer to your respective hotels.
Day 19: International departure for homeward bound.
Your final and last day in amazing Nepal in the country of high Himalaya with a remarkable time
and adventure on Annapurna Circuit Trekking, depart from the hotel for your
onward destinations flying homeward bound.
Cost Include
- Kathmandu Transport (picks up and drop)
- Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, Included in Trekking.
- National park fee.
- Tims card fee and any trekking permits
- Guide food and daily wage.
- Porter’s food and daily wage.
- Guide and Porters transport flight Ticket
- Guide and Porters Insurance
- Ground Transport for trekking car Jip and bus etc.
- Domestic flight tickets as per the Itinerary
- Medical Kits
Cost Exclude
- International flight from Kathmandu,
- Kathmandu Hotel bed and breakfast.
- Sightseen Kathmandu Valley
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Laundry, postage, Telephone calls and other items of personal nature
- Entry visa for Nepal and reentry visa
- International departure tax
- Medical and rescue insurance
- Bar Bills and beverage
- Personal equipment sleeping bags and down Jackets.
- Tips