Annapurna Circuit Trek
GRADE
Strenuous
TRIP DURATION
13 days
BEST SEASON
February till May & October till December
GROUP SIZE
From single person
TRIP NOTES
CUSTOMIZE TRIP
On Request
Trip Highlights
Excellent landscape, ethnic group, Throng La pass (5416m), high desert landscape, Monasteries visit, deepest gorge of the world, Hot spring, Rhododendron flower (March/April), 180 degree mountain views from Poon Hill, 3 Eight Thousander and many more....
Trip Overview
Annapurna circuit offers the greatest diversity of flora, fauna and landscape of any trek in Nepal. From sub-tropical to alpine forests, from lush jungle to arid wind-swept valleys, few other treks enable you to walk through such a changing environment. From Kathmandu we cross fertile, terraced valleys, following the Marsyangdi River.
An awe inspiring trek of incredible diversity, panoramic views and soaring peaks. We take you from sub-tropical zones right up to the very edge of the arid Tibetan plateau. An unparalleled trek that combines the Marsyangdi Valley with the Sacred Kali Gandaki Valley and encircles the entire Annapurna Himal.
We pass Manaslu and Himalchuli to our east as we ascend through the Manang valley to the highest point of our trek, the Thorung La pass. The pass is at the very edge of the Tibetan plateau and affords unsurpassed panoramic views. Once across, we visit the pilgrimage town of Muktinath, before descending along the Kali Gandaki valley, towards Pokhara, (this last section is the reverse of the famous Jomsom trek).
Trekking past the Dhaulagiri Ice flow, we encounter the world deepest gorge, where the powerful Kali Gandaki River has cut deep through the Himalaya between the massive peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. Hot springs await us at Tatopani followed by a magnificent sunrise at Poon Hill, before descending back to Pokhara.
Clients will carry daypack only and walk at their own pace. Total trekking hours will be about 6-7hr.
- Day 01 Drive to Beshi Sahar (823m) by bus from Kathmandu (L, D)
- Day 02 Drive to Dharapani (1900m) via Syange (1100m) (B, L, D)
- Day 03 Trek to Chame (2713m) (B, L, D)
- Day 04 Trek to Pisang (3185m) (B, L, D)
- Day 05 Trek to Manang (3351m) (B, L, D)
- Day 06 Trek for acclimatization (B, L, D)
- Day 07 Trek to Latder (4250m) (B, L, D)
- Day 08 Trek to Phedi (4480m) (B, L, D)
- Day 09 Trek to Muktinath (3802m) via Thorung la pass (5416m) (B, L, D)
- Day 10 Trek to Marpha via Jomsom (2713m); as an optional trip route via Lupra Valley to visit old Bon monastery (B,L,D)
- Day 11 Drive to Tatopani (1189m) (B, L, D)
- Day 12 Trek to Ghorepani (2855m) (B, L, D)
- Day 13 Hike to Poon Hill and Trek to Tikhedhunga and drive to Pokhara by sharing Jeep (B, L)
YOU MAY CAN BOOK EXTRA SERVICE WITH US IN REASONABLE PRICE ; BEFORE AND AFTER TREK:
- Day 00 Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner. (D)
After Trekking:
- Day 00 Drive or if fly to Kathmandu from Pokhara/Hotel (B)
- Day 00 Day at leisure/ Farewell dinner /Hotel (B, D)
- Day 00 Drive to Airport for Return flight (B)
- Trekking land transport start from Kathmandu
- Trekking conservation permit
- Trekking Register Certificate
- Equipped and insured trekking porter (one porter in between 2 person)
- Experienced and first aid trained license holder trekking guide
- Tea House accommodation during the trek in double occupancy
- All meals during the trek (B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Sleeping bag (only if require)
- Government taxes and service charges
- Drinks and Bar Bill (beverage) in the tea house trek
- Helicopter evacuation/rescue in case of emergency
- Personal insurance
- Personal use trekking equipment
- Tipping to guide and porter
Day 01 Drive to Beshi Sahar by bus from Kathmandu
Altitude: 823M
Drive Length: 6 HOURS
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Today we travel from Kathmandu to the small town of Beshi Sahar. Beshi Sahar is approx. 6 hours’ drive from
Kathmandu. Today we will be going across beautiful sceanary during our drive to beshisar. Different rivers as
well as greenery will surely treat us as we finally enter the gateway of our trek.
Day 02 Drive to Dharapani via Syange (1100m)
Altitude: 1900M
Drive Length: 5 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will continue our trip as we will drive to the village of Dharapani. The road today is off-road as we
will go there by jeep. Today we will be witnessing waterfalls and beautiful landscapes. We will cross the
village of Syange finally reaching the Place where we will start our trek.
Day 03 Trek to Chame
Altitude: 2713M
Trek Length: 7 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we start our trek , as we will walk towards the village of Chame. Chame is known as the Headquarter of
Manang. The walk to chame will be gradually easy one. We will be witnessing different landscapes along our
way. Overnight in Chame.
Day 04 Trek to Pisang
Altitude: 3185M
Trek Length: 4 hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we continue our trek to Pisang. We will walk through the dense forest, Marsyangdi River crossway the
beautiful panoramic views of pastures and mountains. Eventually, after longwalk, we will reach Pisang from
where we can see a Majestic Annapurna II standing high on our south and we will rest here today.
Day 05 Trek to Manang
Altitude: 3351M
Trek Length: 4 Hours with lower route/ 7 Hours with upper route for the more view point
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will be trekking through the trail that pledges excellent views of the beautiful landscape and the
mighty mountains including Annapurna and Pisang. We will notice the change in the vegetation as well as the
landscapes as we come across cold and dry climate creating a much harsher environment. We will also visit
the Barge monastery, the largest monastery in the entire district of Manang. Overnight at Manang.
Day 06 Trek for acclimatization
Altitude: Gangapurna Lake 4000m; 2 HOURS/ Ice Lake 4600m; 6 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will indulge our self into some short side trips or hike just to keep our body trained for the altitude
for further days. We will enjoy the view of different Mountains and also go to Gangapurna Lake. Optional day
trip- for the more view point we can also go to Ice Lake for our day trek with packed lunch.
Day 07 Trek to Latder
Altitude: 5250M
Trek Length: 5 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will continue our trek as we ascend towards the village of Latder. We make the climb steadily
through Tenki Manang, leaving the Marsyangdi Valley. The as we ascend more upwards we will finally reach
the village of Latder. Overnight at Latder.
Day 08 Trek to Phedi
Altitude: 4480M
Trek Length: 3 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will start our trek towards Phedhi. We ascend as we reach the valley crossing throung khola and
getting our way towards the beautiful scenary offering the view of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak
and Mt. Khatungkan. Overnight at Phedi.
Day 09 Trek to Muktinath via Thorang-La.
Altitude: 5416M Throng La Pass/ 3802M Muktinath
Trek Length: 9 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a long trek starting before sunrise at 4 am to reach the pass by 9-10 am. We we be aiming to cross the
pass before 9-10am as the winds get very harsh at the day time. We will enjoy the breathtaking view from the
top and enjoy the success of our summit and desend towards the village of Mukhtinath. Mukhtinath carries a
lot of cultural as well as spiritual values for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Day 10 Trek to Marpha via Jomsom
Altitude: 2650M Marpha/ 2713 Jomsom
Trek Length: 7 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we wake up and Visit the Holy Mukhtuinath Temple. Mukhtinath stands for “Nirvana’. The temple of
Hindu god Bishnu has a huge symbolic importance in Hindu culture. Descending from Ranipauwa village down
the steep and barren hillside, we tumble down toward Kagbeni and then to Jomsom finally arriving at Marpha.
The trail today is quite surreal as we trek along a plateau above Kali Gandaki River, the world's deepest gorge.
Optional route- we can trek also via Lupra Valley for the valley view and scenic mountains view point with Bon
monastery along the way.
Note: Those who have limit time for trekking could end trek at Jomsom and fly to Pokhara on Day 11.
Day 11 Drive to Tatopani
Altitude: 1189M
Drive Length: 5 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will drive towards the village of Tatopani. We will be witnessing awesome landscapes which will
surely melt any ones heart. Tatopani offers a natural Hot water spring which is also said to be beneficial for
many medical reasons. Upon reaching Tatopani, we relax and have a bath in the hot spring.
Day 12 Trek to Ghorepani
Altitude: 2855M
Trek Length: 7 HOURS
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The trek starts with the uphill climb leaving the Kaligandaki Behind we will walk towards the village of
Ghorepani. We pass through the villages of Shikha and Chitre before reaching a beautiful rhododendron
forest. Finally reaching the village of Ghorepani standing at 2840m. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 13 Hike to Poon Hill and Trek to Tikhedhunga and drive to Pokhara by sharing Jeep
Altitude: 3210M Poon Hill/1577M Tikhedhunga/ 827M Pokhara
Trek Length: 7 Hours
Drive Length: 3 Hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
We wake up at 4:30 am early morning and start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at an altitude of 3,210m, a view
point that treats you with 180 degrees Mountain View. We return to Ghorepani for Breakfast after spending
an hour in Poonhill. Then we descend towards the village of Tikhedhunga. At arrival Tikhedhunga we drive to
Pokhara by sharing Jeep.
(NOTE: Since this information is a standard representation of what we provide, the above trip schedule can be customized as per your request and requirements.)
