Annapurna Circuit Trek

21 days

Duration

Demanding

Trip Level

Group Size

5416 m

Max-altitude

Trek to the Annapurna Circuit is undoubtedly the world’s most well-known trek. Despite its stunning and unbeatable sceneries, the road disturbs to walk. Annapurna Circuit Trek involves beautiful landscapes, Thorong-La Pass, Mukti Nath’s holiest pilgrimage site. Besides, Kali Gandaki Valley and Ghorepani Poon Hill provide a fantastic opportunity to combine with different local insights. These are the main attraction of the Annapurna circuit trek, which starts from Bensi Shahar. The trail goes, however, towards Thorong-La Pass, which borders Manang and Mustang.

In the meantime, Trek to Annapurna Circuit allows in discovering the charming villages and lush green vegetation along the Marsyandi Valley. The elevation of this trek is ranging from 900 to 5416 meters, so there is a high possibility of exploring the diversities. The Thorong La Pass is one of the tallest passes since it is 5416 meters high. It provides a stunning 360 ° view of beautiful mountains such as Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Nilgiri.

A trek to Annapurna Circuit is more disturbing than the previous one due to the new construction road. Now some segments of the alternative path are being built to prevent emissions. On this road, however, there are limited lodging and food facilities. The trail stretches even further to visit the Annapurna base camp, whatever the routes you have chosen. But Around Annapurna Trek offers an unforgettable experience. The trail takes you over 3500 meters, so proper acclimatization is necessary. The spring season is highly recommendable due to its perfect climate. Nevertheless, Around Annapurna trek runs throughout the year.

Annapurna Circuit Trek: Highlights

The Marsyangdi River Valley and its natural wonders

Crossing the Thorong La Pass with breathtaking mountain scenery

Explore the Kali Gandaki Valley and natural hot spring

Experience the high altitude trekking in the comforts tea houses

Days	Destinations	Altitude	Durations
1.	Arrival in Kathmandu	1400 m
2.	Treks preparation & sightseeing
3.	Drive to Bul Bule	830 m	6h20 drive
4.	Jagat	1400 m	6h30 walk
5.	Dharapani	1970 m	7h00 walk
6.	Chame	2650 m	6h00 walk
7.	Pisang	3300 m	5h30 walk
8.	Manang	3500 m
9.	Rest & acclimatization
10.	Yak Kharak	4130 m	4h00 walk
11.	Thorong Phedi	4400 m	4h00 walk
12.	Muktinath via Thorong – La pass 5416 m	3800 m	8h00 walk
13.	Marpha	2667 m	6h00 walk
14.	Lete	2438 m	6h00 walk
15.	Tatopani	1130 m	6h30 walk
16.	Ghorepani	2670 m	7h30 walk
17.	Tikhedunga via Poon Hill	1400 m	6h00 walk
18.	Pokhara		4h00
19.	Kathmandu
20.	Rest and free day
21.	Departure

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350 m).

You will welcome at the airport by our representative and transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Free day in Kathmandu.

During the free day in Kathmandu you may have a chance to visit heritage site in Kathmandu valley. Followed by pre-departure meeting in the evening conduct by a guide and will provide brief information regarding the trek about team introduction and formation, equipment and nature of trek.

Day 3: Kathmandu – Bulbule(840m) 7h00.

Early morning departure from Kathmandu by local bus to Bhulbule via Besisahar 950m. 9 hours.

Day 4: Bhulbule – Jagat (1314m)

walking through the rice field, villages, view a beautiful waterfall. 6-hour walk.

Day 5: Jagat – Dharapani (1970m)

passing through the village of Tal, the gateway to Manang. 6 hours walk.

Day 6: Dharapani – Chame (2710m)

Wonderful view of MANASLU and Lamjung Himal. 6 hours walk.

Day 7: Chame – Pisang (3300m)

Iwalking through the pine forest and very close view of Lamjung, ANNAPURNA II PISANG PEAK, and Chulu WEST. Five hours walk.

Day 8: Pisang – Manang (3500m)

a beautiful view of the ANNAPURNA II ANNAPURNA III Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak. Lower trail 4 hours and upper trail 8 hours walk.

Day 9: Acclimatization day in Manang

(Explore village, lake and monasteries)

Day 10: Manang – Ledhar (4200m).

Walking through the yak pasture and beautiful scenery of mountains.

Day 11: Ledhar – Thorong Phedi (4400m). 4h00 walk.

Day 12: Thorong Phedi – Muktinath (3800m)

by passing Thorong La (5416m.) 8 hours walk.

Day 13: Muktinath – Marpha (2667m)

To avoid the dust due to new construction road and its traffic highly recommended an alternating route via Lupra valley. (Marpha is famous for apricots and apples and make a lot of dried fruit. They also make Brandy from these fruits in many homes. 6 hours walk

Day 14: Marpha – Lete (2438m)

To avoid the dust due to the newly construction road and its traffic highly recommend an alternating route just opposite of Kali Gandaki river bank approaching DHAULAGIRI, Tukuche peak, THAPA peak, and NILGIRI.

Day 15: Lete – Tatopani (hot water) 1189m

To avoid the dust due to the construction of road and its traffic highly recommended to take an alternating route. (There is a hot spring, or you can swim in any season), passing through small villages of many ethnicities. 6 hours walk.

Day 16: Tatopani – Ghorepani (2855m)

7 hours walk, walking through Magar villages an ethnic group.

Day 17: Ghorepani – Poon Hill (3210m) – Thikedunga (1400m)

Early morning, hike up to Poon Hill 45 minutes to climb from where you can see a magnificent view of the Annapurna SOUTH Dhaulagiri, Tukuche peak, THAPA peak, Churen HIMAL, HIUCHULI, Machhapuchhre, NILGIRI. And descend to Tikhedhunga (1480m). 6 hours walk

Day 18: Tikhedhunga – Nayapul (1113m) – Pokhara (915m)

2 hours walk and 1 hour 30 minute by bus to Pokhara. Hotel is near the lake. (Hotel included).

Day 19: Pokhara – Kathmandu

A long scenic drive takes 6-7 hours to Kathmandu from Pokhara. Crossing over the cultivated lands, local villages, en route along the Trisuli River arrive in Kathmandu at afternoon. Night at the hotel.

Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu

You have leisure day upon completion of your trek and have a chance to visit heritage site of Kathmandu valley or choosing you another adventure.

Day 21: Final departure.

You will transfer to the airport 3 hours before the scheduled flight.

DEPARTURE/RETURN

Tribhuwan International Airport

DEPARTURE TIME

Please enter at least 3 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

Hotel and Airport transfer

Accommodations in Kathmandu with breakfast

All accommodations and all meals during the treks

All necessary documentation and permits

All ground transportation (as per mention in itinerary)

Professional guide and porters

A First Aid Kits

Applicable Government Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

International Airfare

Nepal Visa fee (advice to take accurate amount)

Meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast)

Personal Expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters

Travel Insurance

Guide and Porter gratuity

Prices quoted and payable only in (US$ dollars). All prices published on our website set as low as possible. The Prices may vary at any time due to currency fluctuation, fuel prices, and unforeseen economic circumstances. However, we guarantee our prices which already signed up for your tour. Please consult us for a custom quote.

Tour Reviews

5.00 based on 1 review

Francois Le Poder

15/07/2017

I had a wonderful time during the trip. The guide was informative, friendly and attentive to our entire group! I definitely plan to be a returning customer and recommend this to my friends and family!