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.
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Free day in Kathmandu with half day sightseeing tour and trek preparation.
Drive to Syange 1,400m via Besisar town 940 m - 07 hrs.
Trek to Dharapani 1,900 m - 05 hours.
Trek to Chame 2,600 m - 05 hours.
Trek to Upper Pisang 3, 300 m - 05 hrs.
Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m - 05 hrs.
Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.
Trek to Leader 4,200 m via Yak Kharka - 04 hrs.
Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,800 m vai Phadi 4400m - 04 hrs.
Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m - 06 hrs.
Trek to Marpha 2, 670 via Jomsom 2,700 m - 06 hours.
Drive to tatopani 1100m.4hrs
Trek to Ghorepani 2,800m - 06 hrs.
Morning hike to Poon Hill 3,210 m and descend to Hille 1,450 m - 05 hrs. Drive back to Pokhara
Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to your respective hotels.
Final departure.
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