Annapurna Circuit Trek

 

Annapurna circuit trek is one of the most popular trekking trail in the world. Annapurna circuit treks is an adventurous 300 km hike around the majestic Annapurna massif. The trek starts from a low altitude and at one point it reaches a height of 5,416 meters at the Thorang La pass. This splendid pass is one of the best points on the face of earth to view the sublime beauty of the mighty Himalayas. Annapurna circuit trekking offers chances to Visit Ice lake & Tilichi lake. If you have flexible time frame then can be visit to Tilicho Lake in this trek. You need three nights more visit to Tilicho lake. Annapurna circuit trek covers to visit ice lake. It can be visited the scheduled of the itinerary the day of rest at Manang. Now days, road is being built in Annapurna circuit trek up to Manang.

Annapurna circuit trek follows Marsyangdi River up to Manang valley. And the go higher up to Thorong pass with 5416 meter above sea level elevation, afterwards bring down into melodramatic valley of Kali Gandaki and eyeful landscape view of Mustang. This route leads you day by day with different landscape and scenery as well as several cultural groups. According this itinerary, your foot print will be printed on the trail as long as approximately 145Km. After Thorong pass you will visit Muktinath. It is one of the famous temple of Hindu as well as Buddhist. Specially, mostly Hindu pilgrims have to visit Mt Kailas in Tibet, Pashupati Nath in Kathmandu and Muktinath. It would be better if you have one more day visit to Marpha. It is the king land of Apple in Nepal and beautiful village and environment.

Annapurna Circuit Trek is a classic trekking program which is very popular among the global trekking community. Due to an increasing inflow of trekkers every year, the number of tea houses/lodges in Annapurna circuit trekking region have also increased.

Check out our fixed itinerary for Annapurna Circuit Trek or just send us an email and we’ll tailor make an itinerary based on your requirements.

Trip Highlights

Scenic drive along the banks of the Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers.
Syange waterfall, Upper Pisang monastery, Muktinath temple.
Superb views of Mt. Manaslu, Pisang peak, Annapurnas and Himalchuli peak.
Thorong La pass - Longest pass in the world.
The world deepest gorge - Kali Gandagi river

Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu - (1360m) You will be warm welcomed at airport by our office representative and then you will transfer to hotel. Our staff will give brief explanation about the program. This day you can stay within the hotel or enjoy night at Thamel, Kingsway especially famous for clubs and bars.

Day 02. Sightseeing  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 03.  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 04. 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 05. 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 06. 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 07. 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 08. 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 09. 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.

 Cost Includes:
# All necessary transportation by private vehicle. Except to Beshisahar and from pokhara to Kathmandu
# All entrance fee for sightseeing spot.
# Meals three times a day ( Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner ) During Trekking
# Annapurna Conservation fee and TIMS Card
# English Speaking Guide and Porter/s
# All Accommodation on twin sharing room on BB basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
# Accommodation in the Lodges in normal standard during trekking.
# Insurance of Guide and Porter/s covers personal accident and medicine..

Cost does not Includes :
# Expenses of Personal nature.
# All sorts of Drinking [ Water / Beer / Tea Coffee ]
# Meals in Kathmandu aand Pokhara
# Others not mentioned in inclusion above.
# Tips for Trekking & other employed staffs which is not mandatory but expected.