ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK

Round Annapurna Trek is one of the world’s most famous treks also knows as Annapurna Circuit trekking. It is considered as one of the busy trek route which starts with a filthy road extending up to the valley of Besisahar and Khudi. We have easy walk in the beginning and then the path connects the valley of the Marsyangdi River with the Kaligandaki.

Round Annapurna Trek is one of the world’s most famous treks also knows as Annapurna Circuit trekking. It is considered as one of the busy trek route which starts with a filthy road extending up to the valley of Besisahar and Khudi. We have easy walk in the beginning and then the path connects the valley of the Marsyangdi River with the Kaligandaki. Thorung La (5416m) is the highlight of the trek and one can see gigantic Himalayan and pass through subtropical to alpine region. Diverse ecosystems, cultures and beautiful landscape of lush paddy fields, oak forests, in the Kaligandaki the deepest gorge in the world, which make the Annapurna Circuit trekking one of the most famous trekking route in the world. Also, Around Annapurna trek offers an extraordinary panorama of Annapurna (8,097m) including, Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Lamjung, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, Tukuche peak and many other stunning peaks. Besides, you will see 100 varieties of orchids and several varieties of rhododendron forests in the world. Moreover, you can see various wild lives like snow leopards, mountain Thar, jackal, blue sheep; different species of birds including colored Impeyan, kokla, blood pheasant, and varieties of butterflies and insects. In totality, 100 mammals, more than 60 reptiles and amphibians, 450 species of birds, 9 types of Rhododendrons can be spotted in this.

Outline Itinerary:

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation
  • Day 03: Kathmandu to Chame By drive (2,710m/8,891ft) 9-10 hours
  • Day 04: Chame to Pisang (3,300m/10824ft) 5-6 hours
  • Day 05: Pisang to Manang, 6-7 hours
  • Day 06: Manang: Acclimatization day
  • Day 07: Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft) 3-4 hour
  • Day 08: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft): 3 – 4 hour
  • Day 09: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) via Thorong La pass (5416m/17764ft)7-8 hours
  • Day 10: Muktinath to Marpha (2,670m/8,760ft) 4-5 hours
  • Day 11: Marpha to Kalopani (2,530 m/8,300 ft) 5-6 hours
  • Day 12: Kalopani to Tatopani (1,200m/3,937ft) 6-7 hours
  • Day 13: Tatopani to pokhara (827m/2,789ft)by jeep 4-5 hours
  • Day 14: Pokhara sightseeing.
  • Day 15:  Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 6-7 hours
  • Day 16: Kathmandu Sightseeing And Free Shopping Day
  • Day 17: Final departure

 Detail Itinerary:

Day 01:  Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft):
After arriving in Kathmandu you will be picked up from Airport representative and transfer to hotel. We will serve authentic Nepalese cuisine with cultural show in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Meals included: Dinner

Day 02: Kathmandu: Trek Preparation/ Optional Sightseeing tour:
Today, we will be free on your own. If we want to include some sightseeing around it is possible. We visit the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ and Buddhist shrine called Bouddhanath, which are listed in UNESCO World Heritage sites.The afternoon we will have trip briefing your hotel.
Meals Includes:Breakfast

Day 03: Drive Besisahar and chame (800m/2,624ft) 9-10 hours:
After breakfast we start driving to chame including the best view of Trishuli River.We will drive to chame, we reach at Chame the district headquarters of Manang District. You will admire amazing views of Annapurna II/IV and Lamjung Himal.
Meals Included:Breakfast.lunch,dinner.

Day 04: Chame to Pisang (3,300m/10824ft) 5-6 hours:
After breakfast trek and explore the exotic and rugged mountainous topography of Manang valley on the way, we head up to immerse into the dense and verdant forests of oak and rhododendron. Savoring the natural taste of deep gorges, rivers, aquamarine glaciers, yak pastures and green meadows, we reach to the beautiful Marshyangdi valley and Pisang Village.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 05: Pisang to Manang, 6-7 hours:
Among two routes to go to Manang we will follow the upper Pisang route because of the excellent views of the beautiful mountains including Annapurna, Pisang, best vegetations and the best landscape. We will visit the Barge Monastery which is the biggest in Manang.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 06: Acclimatization day in Manang:
We have rest day in Manang today because we need some rest while traveling to mountains. You may keep busy to visit Bhojo Gumba, Vraga village or Gangapurna Lake.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 07: Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft) 3-4 hours:
Another short day of walking crosses a stream, climbs to a village of Tenki and continues to climb out of the Marshyangdi Valley. The trail further passes near the small village of Ghunsa. After that the trail goes through meadows where horses and yaks graze, crossing a small river on a wooden bridge we reach small village of Yak Kharka.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 08: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft)34 hours:
An uphill walk after walking and crossinga suspension bridge we reach Ledar village. We ascend furthermore and pass through towering cliffs before reaching Thorang Phedi, the last village before Thorong La pass.  While trekking we can see the best view of Thorung Peak, Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, and Mt. Khatungkan.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 09: Thorong Phedi-Thorong La pass (5416m/17764ft)to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) 7-8 hours:
After breakfast at Thorong La Phedi we trek to Thorong La Pass, one of the highest passes in the world from East to West (Manang to Muktinath) which is the easiest and safest route. We morning around 2.30 am and trek up to the mountain. When we finally make it to reached at top around 6-7 am in the morning. This will be the best day to takes me pictures. After that we defend to Muktinath valley.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 10: Muktinath to Marpha (2,670m/8,760ft) 4-5 hours:
Muktinath, an important pilgrimage site both Hindus and Buddhists . In the morning, we pay our visit to Muktinath Temple and a Gompa. After the temple visit we will trek down toward Kagbeni and then to Jomsom finally arriving at Marpha. Now a days we can also get the Jeep from Jomsom or Muktinath to Marpha if we like to travel by Jeep. Marpha is famous in the region because we can get many varieties of Apples and apple brandy.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 11: Marpha to Kalopani (2,530 m/8,300 ft) 5-6 hours:
From Marpha, we take a new route toward Kalopani via Chokhopani village. Today, we come across traditional villages of the ethnic Thakali people. Also, we get to see beautiful apple gardens. From here we get panoramic views of Dhaulagari, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Fang and Annapurna I mountains. From Chokhopani, we continue to Kokhethanti. We cross a river and come across the newly constructed road site before reaching Kalopani.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 12: Kalopani to Tatopani (1,200m/3,937ft) 6-7 hours:
Most of trek today is downhill. We cross the bridge at Ghasa, drop to lower elevations, we emerge back into subtropical forests, lush with vegetation. Our trail continues along Rupse Chahara (a famous waterfall). We continue down the east bank to a bridge at Dana.  We can observe daily lives of the local people around the villages. Upon reaching Tatopani, we relax and have hot spring bath.
Meals Included:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 13: Tatopani to pokhara (827m/2,789ft) by jeep 4-5 hours:
After early breakfast we will towards tatopani to pokhara.you have to see good views on the way and After 4-5 hrs drive .you will reach pokhara and rest. or (free to visit). Overnight at the hotel.Meals Included:Breakfast

Day 14: Pokhara Sightseeing: After breakfast you will have sightseeing around Pokhara. You will visit Bindabasini temple , Mahendra Cave, Seti River, Davis falls, Barahi Temple and then Afternoon  return back hotel. Overnight at the hotel. B

Day 15: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu, 5-6 hours drive/ 25 mins flight:
After breakfast at a hotel in Pokhara you will drive/fly to Kathmandu. A farewell dinner serve in the evening.
Meals Included :Breakfast, Dinner

Day 16- Kathmandu Sightseeing And Free Shopping Day: After breakfast take an excursion visit. Today we will go for sightseeing  Bhaktapur world heritage site and freely shopping day. evening there will be a Typical Nepali Dinner organized for you in the Typical Nepali restaurant with cultural program. Overnight at the hotel. B

Day 17: Final departure.
You will have breakfast and You will be free till your departure. A representative will take you airport for your final departure.
Meals included: Breakfast

The price covers the following services:

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers in Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Six night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara including breakfast
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara (optional)
  • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period in the lodges/restaurents
  • Local fresh fruits where available
  • Surface Transport to and from Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Twin sharing acommodation at the tea house lodges
  • Annapurna base camp trekking map
  • An experience guide and one trekking helper between 2 persons
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available) when required
  • All required special trekking permits and conservation fee
  • TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
  • All government taxes and our service charges
  • Farewell Dinner before departure

 The price does not include:

  • International flight to and from Nepal
  • Soft and hard drinks
  • Meals in Pokhara and Kathmandu
  • Personal insurance and other personal expenses
  • Tips for trekking staff (tipping is expected).