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Duration: 21 days
Cost: USD 1450
Trip Type: Hotels & Lodge
Grade: Moderate to Adventurous
Altitude: 5,416 m
Activities: Sightseeing tour, exciting drive and scenic walks.
Area of Trekking: Nepal North Mid-West within Annapurna Himalaya region
People and Culture: Buddhist and Hindu
Start & End of treks: Besisar to Pokhara
Season: Almost all months of the year except the monsoon months from June to Mid-September.
Trekking Duration: 15 Nights and 16 Days with drives and walks.
ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREKKING
‘exciting walks over high and scenic Thorang-la within Manang and lower Mustang’
Annapurna Circuit Trekking, a beautiful journey on world’s best destinations as listed by several renowned travel magazines and guide books, truly a great place to visit once in your lifetime to experience the wonders of Mid-West Himalaya.Annapurna Circuit Trekking, marvelous adventure not only for its awesome scenery of landscapes and mountains, but for culture and custom which you will visit charming villages of immense interest interwoven with old Buddhism religion and age-old heritage.
The walk which leads you from warm sub-tropical country to cooler alpine hills covered within green beautiful forest of tall rhododendron-magnolia-oaks and pine tree lines which ends into arctic zone of ice and glaciers at Manang scenic valley and beyond high Thorang-la pass.An adventure with varied scenery and culture where climate changes on daily walks that makes Annapurna one of the most fascinating places in whole Himalaya region, which you can witness on this marvelous Annapurna Circuit Trekking.
Starting with exciting overland drive from Kathmandu to reach low and warmer areas of Nepal Mid West and then walk begins into high hills with glorious views of mountainscape as our route leads following raging Marysangdi River upstream to its glacial source near at Manang valley.
Walking through interesting villages enriched with colorful culture of Buddhism visiting its monasteries as walk leads into high and dry valley of Manang enclosed within snow capped peaks.Exploring villages and observing its traditional life as it was past hundred of centuries then heading higher to cross over Thorang-la pass with overwhelming panorama of peaks includes Dhaulagiri range and then downhill to another scenic areas of lower Mustang at holy Muktinath area. Muktinath one of the highest pilgrimage spot for both Hindu and Buddhist, where walk leads to Kali-Gandaki River to reach famous town of Jomsom and into charming Marpha villages on old Trans Himalayan Salt Trade Route of Nepal and Tibet.
As journey progress heading into deepest gorge of Kali-Gandaki River in between giant peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna and then to Tatopani, village with natural hot-spring within warmer areas, and then heading higher up to Ghorepani and Poon Hill for stunning sunrise views over chain of peaks.Walking into deep enchanting rhododendron forest to reach road-head for the drive to picturesque Pokhara where our wonderful adventure and mesmerizing Annapurna Circuit Trekking concludes.
Day 01: Reach Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels
Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour and preparations for the trek.
Day 03: Drive to Besisar 800 m and to Khudi 930 m - 06 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Jagat 1,290 m via Syange 1,100m - 06 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Dharapani 1,920 m - 05 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Chame 2,670 m - 05 hours.
Day 07: Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m - 05 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m - 05 hrs.
Day 09: Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka 4,110 m - 04 hours.
Day 11: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m - 04 hrs.
Day 12: Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m - 07 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Marpha 2, 670 via Jomsom 2, 715 m - 06 hours.
Day 14: Trek to Ghasa 2,130 m via Lete 2,480m - 06 hrs. Day 15: Trek to Tatopani 1,190m - 06 hrs.
Day 16: Trek to Ghorepani 2,750 m - 06 hrs.
Day 17: Morning Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 m and trek to Tadapani 2,700 m -05 hrs.
Day 18: Trek to Nayapul 1,100m -05 hrs with 2 hrs drive to Pokhara 860m.
Day 19: Drive of fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 20: In Kathmandu for individual activities and optional tour.
Day 21: Depart for International flights homeward bound.
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Day 01: Reach Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels
On reaching at Kathmandu international airport received by our representative and guide, then transfer for short drive in the heart of Kathmandu city and to your hotels. After checking into your pleasant rooms then join in for group briefing regarding Annapurna Circuit treks with other useful information to make your stay in Nepal with us more enjoyable and worth-while. Evening includes group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurant with cultural programs as entertainment.
Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour and preparations for Annapurna Circuit trek.
Morning after breakfast in the hotel, our tour guide will take you in the heart of Kathmandu city, for exciting historical and heritage tour of old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square of great importance. Tour includes Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess) Kastamandap Temple where Kathmandu name derived from, a temple built with the wood of a single tree, tour of old palace during the reign of Malla and late Shah kings.
As tour continues towards famed landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa, facing all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha, as tour continues towards famed landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa, facing all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Afternoon tour of famous Hindu Temple of Pashupatinath and visit Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the largest dome shaped monument in Asia of Buddhist religion and culture. After an exciting and interesting tour head back to hotel preparation for trek to Annapurna Circuit next early morning with exciting drive to Nepal Mid-West.
Day 03: Drive to Besisar 800 m and to Khudi 930 m - 06 hrs.
Starting this wonderful Annapurna circuit with an interesting long drive towards north mid west from Kathmandu, leading past Besisar town (headquarter of Lamjung district). From here transfer to another vehicle for the rough and exciting drive on dirt trail to Khudi village. A nice village located by the Marysangdi River with sub-tropical temperature with time here to browse around the village market or dip in the river around shallow side of the raging fast flowing river.
Day 04: Trek to Jagat 1,290 m via Syange 1,100m - 06 hrs.
From Khudi our first day walk begins heading towards farm areas past Bulbule and Ngadi following Marysangdi River upstream to reach at Syange village, and then leaving the river behind with climb to Jagat village for overnight stop in a nice lodge, Jagat a small farm village with few good lodges for trekkers.
Day 05: Trek to Dharapani 1,920 m - 05 hours.
From Jagat morning walk starts on winding path to Chamje, and towards Marysangdi River, and into forested area with super views of Annapurna and Manaslu range, walk continues reaching at Tal village located on a nice valley, after Tal Besi few hours walk to Dharapani village for overnight stop. Dharapani a nice village with Buddhist culture, situated on the junction of Annapurna circuit and Manaslu trekking trail.
Day 06: Trek to Chame 2,670 m - 05 hours.
Starting our morning as walk leads into cool rhododendron and pine forest past villages of Bagachap and Danque, and then climb up to Timang village. From here onward entering into more Buddhist cultural areas, with super view of Mt. Manaslu 8,163m / 26,781ft, after Timang few hours trek leads to a large town at Chame for overnight stop, a major town and headquarter of Manang district.
Day 07: Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m - 05 hrs.
From here on air gets cooler as walk gets closer to mountain views within serene cool shade of alpine forest with rhododendron and pine trees, following Masrsyangdi River upstream to Bhratang village. From this village an uphill into pine trees to Dhukure Pokhari, a small place with few lodge and views of Chulu and Pisang peak, after a lunch stop walk downhill to Pisang village for overnight stop. Pisang village located within Manang valley with stunning mountains views as altitude gains for here onwards.
Day 08: Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m - 05 hrs.
Morning begins walking into nice woodland with short uphill with grand views of Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu and Pisang peak. From here downhill to Hongde village with a small air strip, from here on tree lines fades to barren and arid country but beautiful. On route Manang village visit old Braga monastery enriched with Buddhist ancient relics, colorful painting, frescos includes super panorama of Annapurna Himalaya, from here an hour walk to Manang village where houses are of traditional Tibetan style with similar culture and traditions.
Day 09: Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.
An important rest day for acclimatization before reaching high altitude and up to Thorang –la, here with short hike exploring Manang village beneath towering Annapurna and Gangapurna peaks, a nice short hike up for views of Gangapurna Glacier and the Manang glacial Lake.
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka 4,110 m - 04 hours.
After a good rest at Manang, walk towards Yak Kharka, an interesting high altitude walk with views of mountains, crossing small streams to reach at Yak Kharka, a small settlement with incredible views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.
Day 11: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m - 04 hrs.
Morning walk leads closer to Thorang-la as the walk progress crossing a bridge and then a climb along the Jarjung River, then leading at Thorang Phedi for short rest and then climb the last hour uphill to Thorang High Camp for overnight stop.
Day 12: Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m - 07 hrs.
Starting early morning for the Big Day! To reach the highest point of the adventure and highlight, after breakfast a long climb leads to Thorang-la with some steep haul to reach at 5,416 m / 17,700 ft on top Thorang-la festooned with thousands of Buddhist colorful prayer flags. Thorang-La Pass rewards you with super vista of landscapes and snowcapped peaks, from here a long descend to Muktinath at 3,800 m. Muktinath a holy place for both Hindu and Buddhist the word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana or Liberation’.
Day 13: Trek to Marpha 2, 670 via Jomsom 2, 715 m - 06 hours.
After Muktinath, rest of the journey is easier with moderate walks all the way with a big drop of 1,200m downhill to Kaligandaki river valley, this pleasant walk leads to Kaligandaki river valley, from here walk to Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang area with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River. After Jomsom walk to Marpha, one of the most charming village, a gem village, with white painted houses, paved streets and well kept lodges. At Marpha celebrate with local apple products cider, brandy and juice this area from Kagbeni to Larjung is famous for delicious apples.
Day 14: Trek to Ghasa 2,130 m via Lete 2,480m - 06 hrs.
From Marpha onward, walk is enjoyable following Kaligandaki river downstream with views of Tukuche peak, Dhaulagiri and Mt. Nilgiri’s walk to Larjung village, after few hours walk getting back into tree lines of pine, oaks and rhododendron forest and then reaching at Kalapani village, another lovely village with grand views of Mt. Annapurna I, Nilgiri’s and Dhaulagiri, a short downhill brings you at Lete village. After Kalapani and Lete villages enjoying marvelous views of peaks and into woodland with downhill walk to reach a nice Thakli village at Ghasa for overnight stop, which is the end of Mustang district.
Day 15: Trek to Tatopani 1,190m - 06 hrs.
This pleasant walk continues leading back to paddy fields into warm sub-tropical climate to Tatopani passing beautiful waterfalls of Rupsi.
Tatopani (Hot Spring) village the valley is quite constricted and it is quite warm with sub-tropic climate and vegetation, Tatopani is another nice village with large hot spring pools just by the bank of the River Kaligandaki.
Day 16: Trek to Ghorepani 2,750 m - 06 hrs.
After a wonderful time at Tatopani, trek continues on the nice winding trail for an hour, our route diverts heading uphill with steep climb then with gradual up all the way through dense forest to reach at Chitre, from here an hour climb to Ghorepani village with fantastic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South with Vara-Shikar known as Annapurna Fang.
Ghorepani famous and popular for hike to Pun Hill a view point offering super wide angle views of world’s three highest peaks and range of other mountains with striking sunrise and sunset.
Day 17: Morning Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 m and trek to Tadapani 2,700 m -05 hrs.
Early morning before breakfast, hike up for an hour on top scenic Poon Hill at above 3,210 m our highest spot of this wonderful trekking. From Poon Hill catch striking sunrise views of panorama of mountains which includes Dhaulagiri-Tukuche-Nilgiri’s-Annapurna Fang (Vara Shikar) Annapurna range of peaks with majestic Machhapuchare Himal 'Fish Tail' the unclimbed and virgin peaks of Himalaya.
View includes Mt. Manaslu with Lamjung extending towards Ganesh Himal due east horizon, after a marvelous photo session head back to Ghorepani for breakfast and carry on trekking uphill into beautiful woods of rhododendron trees with views of mountains. Finally as walk leads to descend and then up at Tadapani within forested areas with grand views of Annapurna Himalaya.
Day 18: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara - 04 hrs walks and 2 hrs drive.
After a pleasant overnight stop at Tadapani, where morning and our last day walk leads downhill to Ghandruk, one of the largest Gurung village around Annapurna region.
From here on stone steps down to reach at Syali village and then on gradual trail with few short ups and down, past Bhirethati to reach at Nayapul town for few hour drive back to Pokhara after a great and wonderful time up in the high mountains.
Day 19: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels.
Morning an early drive back to Kathmandu on same interesting highway with exciting moments as drive leads through rural farm villages and towns with views of mountains after six hours journey ending at Kathmandu, and then transfer to your respective hotels.
(Options via air 30 minutes of scenic flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara)
Day 20: In Kathmandu for individual activities and optional tour.
In Kathmandu reserved this extra day for you to enjoy individual activities and shopping souvenirs or join in another exciting tour around Kathmandu-Patan / Lalitpur and Bhaktapur of great interest.
Day 21: Depart for International flights homeward bound.
Final and last day in Nepal, country of high Himalaya and varied culture, after a memorable experience and great scenic adventure on Annapurna Circuit trekking, with your time for international flight our staff transfer you to the airport for homeward bound or to your next port of call and respective destinations.
