Incredible circuit around Annapurna with one of the best guide that i have met. If you want to have an incredible experience hoy should go with him.
Highlights
- Daily views both sides of massive Annapurna range of peaks on walks to high Manang valley Trek on scenic high hills of Annapurna Himalaya within beautiful landscapes and alpine forest.
- Explore Gurung / Magar and Manang villages of great interest with ancient traditional life.
- Walking into charming alpine forest of tall rhododendron-magnolia-oaks-pine and fir trees. From warm areas to alpine hills and towards ice and glaciers with high Thorang-La Pass.
Overview
Annapurna Circuit Trek is listed as the world’s Top Ten Adventure destination by several leading Travel Guide Books and Magazines, truly a great walk with an exciting time as our route leads from warm paddy fields to cooler alpine hills towards the arctic zone of ice and glaciers.
Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most picturesque and scenic walks around the Himalayan region in the comfort of the nice cozy lodge on route trekking with incredible views and a panorama of peaks.
On walks around Annapurna Circuit & Thorang-La Pass, daily great views of both sides of Annapurna’s massive peaks, with Chulu’s, Mt. Manaslu, and Lamjung Himal with Mt. Dhaulagiri range crossing high and scenic Thorang-La Pass.
Besides mountain views and fantastic landscapes, the culture and customs of the villagers are equally interesting, on reaching the highest Manang valley with impressive Buddhist religion and traditional way of life similar to Tibetans.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Outline
Starting our marvelous journey Annapurna Circuit & Thorang-La pass with an exciting scenic drive to reach Lamjung areas around Nepal Mid West Himalaya, from here following Marsyangdi River upstream right to its glacial source near Manang village.
Walk leads into a serene cool forest on leaving warm sub-tropical low areas towards alpine hills with views of mountains and walking past lovely villages of Jagat, Tal, Dharapani, and Chame a headquarter town of Manang areas.
The journey continues reaching windswept and dry country into Manang Valley enclosed with peaks of Annapurna and Chulu peaks, with a rest day for acclimatization at Manang to explore its interesting villages and monasteries, then heading to cross high and scenic Thorang-La Pass.
On crossing the highest point of the adventure leading to Lower Mustang areas at holy Muktinath and then at Kaligandaki River valley to Jomsom a major town of Mustang district and then heading past charming villages of Marpha, Tukuche, Ghasa to reach warmer areas at Tatopani village.
After a refreshing time in Tatopani with Hot Natural Springs to enjoy, then climb towards cooler areas at Ghorepani and Poon Hill for fantastic sunrise over the chain of Himalayan peaks with the Dhaulagiri range, from here walking into lovely forested areas of rhododendron to reach the end of the trek at Hille.
From Hille farm village few hour’s drive takes you to the famous touristic and beautiful Pokhara by the serene Phewa Lake where our marvelous adventure Annapurna Circuit & Thorang-La concludes.
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International airport, received by our guide and staff for transfer to your hotel in heart of Kathmandu city around Thamel, a great interesting areas.
After checking into your hotel rooms then meet our guide / leader and other members of the group for briefing regarding trekking and related information required in Nepal with Trail Himalaya.
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
3 star hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02
Free day in Kathmandu with half day sightseeing tour and trek preparation.
Allowing you a day in Kathmandu with tour of Kathmandu city where our city guide will show you the wonders of past history of Nepal visiting world heritage sites of great importance and interest, afternoon at leisure preparation for Annapurna Circuit.
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
3 star hotel in Kathmandu
Day 03
Drive to Syange 1,400m via Besisar town 940 m - 07 hrs.
Morning as per group size either on tourist coach or in private chartered vehicles for exciting overland drive on Kathmandu and Pokhara highway, following Trisuli River past warmer areas with exciting views of farm villages and towns with snow capped peaks.
Max Altitude: 1400m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 04
Trek to Dharapani 1,900 m - 05 hours.
After a refreshing stop at Jagat starting the morning walk on a gradual winding trail to Chamje, and towards Marsyangdi River crossing the eastern bank leading into forested area, with super views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges.Walk continues to Tal Besi village, another 3 hours walk brings at Dharapani village for overnight stop.
Max Altitude: 1900m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 05
Trek to Chame 2,600 m - 05 hours.
Morning walk leads along winding path into rhododendron, pine forest past Bagachap and Danque village, then climb up to Timang village. From here onwards into more Buddhist culture area with view of Mt. Manaslu and Lamjung Himal.
From Timang village few hours walks to Koto and then to Chame town for overnight stop, a large and major town and headquarter of Manang district.
Max Altitude: 2600m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 06
Trek to Upper Pisang 3, 300 m - 05 hrs.
Adventure continues into cooler area from here onwards getting close to mountainous region, trekking through nice alpine forests of rhododendron and pine trees, following Marshyangdi River upstream with short ups and down hills to Bhratang village.
From Bhratang village walk follows uphill through alpine woodland overlooking Chulu’s and Pisang peak, after lunch break at Dukuri Pokhari walk descends to lower Pisang village for overnight stop.
Max Altitude: 3300m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 07
Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m - 05 hrs.
Pisang village with great views of mountains walk leads through woodland with short uphill and views of staggering Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu’s and Pisang peak.
As the walk leads to Hongde village, from here tree lines disappear for barren, landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate.
Before Manang, tour of old Braga monastery of Buddhist religion and ancient idols of Buddha and other saints, from here an hour walks to Manang village.
The houses here are built up in traditional Tibetan style and Manang people are known for their rich cultural and traditions.
Max Altitude: 3450m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 08
Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.
A necessary rest day for acclimatization before heading higher altitude, Manang village located beneath Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range and Manang glacial Lake, here with
time to explore interesting village of Manang and walk to view point of Manang with close views of Gangapurna and Annapurna II glaciers with Manang emerald lake.
Max Altitude: 3450m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 09
Trek to Leader 4,200 m via Yak Kharka - 04 hrs.
After a good rest at Manang, morning walk leads towards Ghunsang village on the uphill path to Yak Kharka, an interesting high altitude trek with super views of Tilicho-Chulu West and Gangapurna peaks, then cross a small stream river to reach at Yak Kharka, a small settlement with tremendous views of Peaks.
From here a short walk takes you to Leader for overnight stop with grand views of mountains in this beautiful spot.
Max Altitude: 4200m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 10
Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,800 m vai Phadi 4400m - 04 hrs.
Morning heading higher area to the base of Thorang-la after a climb along the river bank, walk leads to Thorang Phedi, from here an hour steep climb reaches you at Thorang High Camp for overnight stop.
Max Altitude: 4800m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 11
Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m - 06 hrs.
Our main highlight of the adventure, with early breakfast trek follows a long climb up to Thorang-la with steep haul on the winding path to Thorang La Pass at 5,416 m / 17,700 ft.
The highest point of this trip, the pass offers super views of awesome sceneries of snowcapped peaks after feeling high reaching the main highlight, and then a long descend leads to Muktinath at 3,800 m.
On reaching Muktinath for overnight stop, a holy place for both Hindus and Buddhists the word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana or Liberation’.
Max Altitude: 3800m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 12
Trek to Marpha 2, 670 via Jomsom 2,700 m - 06 hours.
After Muktinath, rest of the walks is moderate walks with a big drop of 1,200m downhill to Kaligandaki river valley, and to Jomsom headquarter town of Mustang region with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River.
From Jomsom few hours walk reaches at Marpha, one of the most charming villages of all Himalaya regions with whitewashed houses, paved streets and numerous well kept lodges.
Max Altitude: 2700m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 13
Drive to tatopani 1100m.4hrs
From Lete onward a dramatic change in landscapes, walking between two high peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna forming world deepest gorge.
From Ghasa village a southern end of Mustang area, dominated by Thakali people and then heading at Tatopani (Hot Spring) village with sub-tropic climate.
Tatopani another nice village with large hot spring pools just by the bank of the River Kaligandaki.
Max Altitude: 1100m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 14
Trek to Ghorepani 2,800m - 06 hrs.
After Tatopani, morning walk leads across a bridge over Kaligandaki River and then our route diverts heading uphill on terraced hillside, dotted with farms and villages, after a steep section through dense alpine forest reaching at Chitre and to Ghorepani- village with super views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South and Vara-Shikar also known Annapurna Fang.
Max Altitude: 2800m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
Tea house
Day 15
Morning hike to Poon Hill 3,210 m and descend to Hille 1,450 m - 05 hrs. Drive back to Pokhara
Morning an hour hike up to Poon Hill at 3,210m, offering stunning sunrise views over chain of mountains including majestic Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”, after a wonderful time at Poon Hill, our last day walk of the adventure leads into beautiful rhododendron forest on gradual trail with long descend from Ulleri village all the way to Tirkhedhunga, and then to road head at Hille village for last overnight stop of the treks.
Max Altitude: 850m
Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
3 star hotel in Pokhara
Day 16
Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to your respective hotels.
From Pokhara with amazing time on high hills of Annapurna Himalaya, morning an exciting drive of six hours leading past beautiful scenery with farm villages and towns and finally reaching at Kathmandu, with afternoon free at leisure for individual activities.
(By air options of 30 minutes scenic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu)
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast
3 star hotel in Kathmandu
Day 17
Final departure.
Last day in Nepal and with Trail Himalaya, with your time for international flight back to your respective countries, our staff and guide transfers you to airport after a great experience on Annapurna Circuit & Thorang-La pass Trekking.
Max Altitude: 1300m
Breakfast
What's included
- Airport pick-up and required land transfers
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in Bed and Breakfast.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Card and Annapurna conservation permit
- Government Taxes, local taxes (if any)
- Licenced English Speaking Guide
- Porter per two trekkers (if needed)
- Insurance for Guides and porters
- Trekking route map
- Trip Accomplishment Certificate
- First Aid Kit
- Welcome and Farewell dinner
- Airport Drop for your departure
- Down Jacket, Duffel bag, Sleeping bag and Trekking pole [ To be return back to office after trek]
What's not included
- International Airfare
- Your Travel Insurance
- Rescue & Evacuation.
- Nepal Visa fee (mostly on arrival)
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Tips for Guide and/or Porter
- Drinks and beverage – tea / coffee / bottled water / hot water / alcohol
- Chocolates and sweets
- Hot shower
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