Annapurna Circuit Trek
- Overview
- Itinerary
Overview
Annapurna circuit trek is one of most popular circuit trial around the world, also known for Annapurna trek or thorang la pass trek. This is a fascinating trekking trail that offers you the great panorama views of Himalayas and entire natural wilderness. Apart from the attractive view of Himalayas and its panorama, while on Annapurna circuit trek you will meet different ethnics group and various climatic region. Annapurna circuit trek is the most challenging trek of the Annapurna region rich in cultural diversity of Hinduism, Tibetan, Buddhism and the mysterious Bon-Po religion still co-exist and act together with each other in this region.
Annapurna circuit trek starts from khudi near besi sahar Lamjung passing through the world’s deepest George kali gandaki edged by the massive Dhaulagiri from west to the Annapurna range at the east. Fascinating trading valley and even more spectacular Mountain View are experienced all over the Annapurna circuit trek. Spectacular natural beauty, breathtaking panorama view of Himalayas and entire culture of warm and charming Sherpa’s are the important features of Annapurna circuit trek.
Annapurna circuit trek is a popular trekever since it is one of the top trekking trial out of ten trekking destination around the world. Normal walking experience is enough for this trek to commence.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu (1300m). Upon your arrival we assist you from international airport to hotel. Rest overnight.
Day 2: Today we provide you a guided tour around Kathmandu valley to visit world heritage sites and sightseeing spots. Prepare for the trek and rest overnight.
Day 3: Today we drive for 7hours from Kathmandu to Beshisahar all the way to Khudi (800m). Rest overnight.
Day 4: Today we trek from Khudi to Sirung (2200m) walking for 6 hours. Rest overnight.
Day 5: Today we trek from Sirung all the way to Chamje (1410m) walking for 6 hours. Rest overnight.
Day 6: Today we trek from Chamjeall the way to Dharapani (1960m). Rest overnight.
Day 7: Today we trek from Dharapani all the way to Chame (2,710m) walking for 5-6 hours. Rest overnight.
Day 8: Today we trek from Chame all the way to Pisang (3190m). Rest overnight.
Day 9: Pisang to Manang [3,520m/11,546ft]
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Manang. Today early in the morning we tour around Manang to visit the sightseeing area and experience the culture of the inhabitants. Rest overnight.
Day 11: Today we trek from Manang all the way to Yak Kharka (4,110m). Rest overnight.
Day 12: Today early in the morning we trek from Yak Kharka all the way to Phedi (4,600m). Rest overnight.
Day 13: Today we trek from Throng Phedi passing through Throngtop (5,416m)all the way to Muktinath (3800m). Enjoy the hospitality of warm welcoming Sherpa people and visit the sacred Muktinath temple. Rest overnight.
Day 14: Today we trek from Muktinath all the way to Marpha (2,670m). rest overnight.
Day 15: Today early in the morning we trek from Marpha all the way to Kalopani (2530m) walking for 6 hours. Rest overnight.
Day 16: Today we trek from Kalopani all the way to Tatopani (1,200m). Rest overnight.
Day 17: Today we trek from Tatopani all the way to Ghorepani (2,850m) walking for 7 hours. Rest overnight.
Day 18: Today we trek from Ghorepaniall the way to Nayapul (1050m) and then driveback to Pokhara. Enjoy the fine evening at paradise city of Pokhara and rest overnight.
Day 19: Today after lunch we drive from Pokharaback to Kathmandu. Rest overnight.
Day 20: Today after breakfast we assist you to international airport for your final departure.
Trip fact
Grade: Moderate
Season: Sept to Dec, Feb to May
Duration: 22 Days
Trek type: Tea house or Lodge
Activities: Trekking and sightseeing
Highest access: Thorang la 5416m
Start From: Kathmandu-Khudi
Ending at: Pokhara-Kathmandu