After having done the trekking of the Annapurna for a week, I must say that the experience was fantastic. Enjoy human with our Nepalese guide and, of course, landscaping. Totally recommended for the rejoicing of the spirit.
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 Short Trek is one of the most picturesque and scenic walk around Himalaya region in the comfort of nice cozy lodge on route trekking with incredible views and panorama of peaks.
On walks around Annapurna Circuit & Thorang-La Pass, daily great views both sides of Annapurna massive peaks, with Chulu’s, Mt. Manaslu and Lamjung Himal with Mt. Dhaulagiri range on crossing high and scenic Thorang-La Pass.
Beside mountains views and fantastic landscapes the culture and custom of the villagers is equally interesting, on reaching highest Manang valley with impressive Buddhist religion and traditional way of life similar to Tibetans.
A marvelous journey of Annapurna Circuit & Thorang-La pass with 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 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.
Journey continues reaching windswept and dry country into Manang valley enclosed with peaks of Annapurna and Chulu peaks, with 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.
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) and transfer to the 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.
Day 02
Drive from Kathmandu to Syange (1100m/3608 ft) 8 - 10 hours.
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.
Day 03
Trek from Syange to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft) 7 - 8 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.
Day 04
Dharapani to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft) 5 - 6 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.
Day 05
Chame to Pisang (3,300m/10824ft) 5 - 6 hours.
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.
Day 06
Pisang to Manang (3,500m/11,482ft) 6 - 7 hours.
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.
Day 07
Manang- Acclimatization day.
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.
Day 08
Day 8: Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft): 3 - 4 hours.
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.
Day 09
Yak kharka to Thorang Phedi: (4420m/14501ft): 3-4 hours.
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.
Day 10
Trek to Thorong La (5416m/17764ft) to Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft) then drive to Jomsom: 7 - 8 hours trek, 1 hour drive.
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.
after reaching Muktinath for , a holy place for both Hindus and Buddhists the word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana or Liberation’ than drive to jomsom. Overnight at jomsom.
Day 11
Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara-25 minutes.
Fly to Pokhara from Jomsom. Stay at Pokhara.
Day 12
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
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.
Day 13
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.
What's included
- Airport pick up and drop.
- 3 star level hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara (breakfast included).
- Tea house accommodation (twin-shared basis) in the trek.
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek.
- A professional English speaking guide.
- A porter (carry up to 15 kg ) - 1 porter for every 2 trekkers.
- Meals, Accommodation, Travel Insurance etc. for all our staffs during the trek.
- All required permits (TIMS, Local Government Taxes, Annapurna Conservation Area Permit).
- Basic medical kit.
- A trekking map.
- A duffel bag to carry all your belongings (should be returned after the trek).
- Rescue arrangement only (must be covered by your travel insurance).
- All Government taxes and official expenses.
- Farewell dinner.
What's not included
- International Airfares.
- Travel Insurance.
- Nepal Visa fee.
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
- Tips for Guide and Porter.
- Personal nature expenses (Drinks and beverage – tea / coffee / bottled water / hot water / alcohol ).
- Hot shower etc. which are not mentioned in inclusion.
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