Annapurna Circuit Trek
Overview
Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the Annapurna region. It is also known as a classic Himalayan trek and also known as one of the best treks all over the world. This is a really new adventure trekking in Nepal Himalayas as well as fell the new off the road overland experience in Nepal. The magnificent trek leads you to the fine villages, inhabits by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and magnificent views of the mountain this makes our journey more adventurous and enjoyable. There are more remote, more challenging and more exotic trails elsewhere but there is still something very special about the awesome trekking that captivates first-time visitors as well the regular. This wonderful trekking is the most adventure and popular trekking route of Nepal which has been widely recognized as a naturalist paradise. It is the most popular region because of best trekking route which is popular and spectacular trekking in Nepal. We will have opportunities to take a bath in one of the most famous natural hot-spring at Tatopani. The water on this hot spring is proved that to be very good for the skin and there are many examples of cured of many skin diseases.
Annapurna Circuit Trek begins from Pokhara after a wonderful scenic drive from the Kathmandu valley. You will enjoy the ranges of views during the trek as it starts and finishes in the lush foothills of the Annapurna, scattered with the different settlement. Not only the young age people can do this trek but all the age group of people can easily do this trekking. The landscapes of the region provide breathtaking sceneries and in the early morning views of the mountains are majestic. This trek is perfect for those trekkers who want to explore the beauty of Nepal and know about the lifestyle of the people who live in the remote Himalayan part of Nepal. This is an amazing walk through the diverse landscapes and culture with mountain views, terraced fields, Gurung villages and the wide variety of flora and fauna. We get the chance to know about the culture, traditions and the lifestyle of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakali peoples who are the local inhabitant of this route. We get an opportunity to enter the Annapurna conservation area which is also the home of many rare animals, birds, flora, and fauna. The perfect season for trekking in this region is between February to April and October to December.
Outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive to Jagat (1,300m) 7-8 hrs
Day 03: Trek to Dharapani (1,960m) 7-8 hrs
Day 04: Trek to Chame (2,710m) 5 – 6 hrs
Day 05: Trek to Upper Pisang (3,300m) 5 – 6 hrs
Day06: Trek to Ngawal (3600m) 6 hrs
Day 07: Trek to Manang 6 – 7 Hrs
Day 08: Rest day in Manang
Day 09: Trek to Yak Kharka (4,110m) 3 – 4 hrs
Day 10: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,600m) 3 – 4 hrs
Day 11: Trek to Muktinath (3,800m) 7 – 8 hrs
Day 12: Trek to Marpha (2,670m) 4 – 5 hrs
Day 13: Trek to Marpha to Kalopani (2,530 m) 5 – 6 hrs
Day 14: Trek to Tatopani (1,200m) 6 – 7 hrs
Day 15: Trek to Ghorepani (2,850m) 7 – 8 hrs
Day 16: Trek to Pokhara (827m) 5 – 6 hrs
Day 17: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 5-6 hrs
Day 18: Final International departure
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
After you reach in Kathmandu valley then there will be one guide of our company will be waiting to pick-up you. And after pick-up, we will directly check out the hotel and have some dinner and make some preparation for the trip and take some rest.
Day 02: Drive to Jagat (1300m) 7 - 8 hrs
We will drive towards Beshisahar main city of Lamjung to Tough road Jagat after having a hot breakfast in the hotel of Kathmandu valley. During the time of travel, you get an opportunity to see the small city of Nepal, wonderful landscapes, majestic views of the mountain, and many other things on the route. After 7-hrs drive from Kathmandu valley, we will reach Jagat where we will spend overnight.
Day 03: Trek to Dharapani (1,960m) 7-8 hrs
If the hotel is able to make breakfast then we will have our breakfast in the hotel and start our walking. We will have great views of the mountain, landscapes, and all the way and we have our lunch on the way then after slowly move towards Dharapani where we will spend one night.
Day 04: Trek to Chame (2,710m) 5 - 6 Hrs
On the way, we will have a great view of the Himalayas including Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV. And we will have our lunch on the way then after slowly move towards Chame and spend overnight.
Day 05: Trek to Pisang (3,300m) 5 - 6 hrs
The district center teems with lodges, modern fast food or cyber cafe. Before reaching Pisang, we have to cross many suspension bridges and waterfall on the way. And we will reach Pisang where we will spend one night.
Day 06: Trek to Ngawal (3,600m) 5 - 6 hrs
after breakfast continue to hike up gyaru village take couple hours climb up. The Gyaru is typical highlander villages. magical scenery from the village which is Annaourna IIII, Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tilicho himal, Chulu West, Chulu far East, Manaslu Expedition and Pisang Peak. lunch will be on the way and forward to Ngawal Village stay overnight at lodge.
Day 07: Trek to Manang 4 Hrs
From Ngawal, there are two routes to heading towards Manang. We begin to notice a contrast in the landscapes and vegetation from today. The people are basically traders though partially engaged in Farming.
Day 08: Rest day in Manang
Today we don’t start our trekking today is for the rest day. And we will take rest in Manang. In the daytime after having lunch at the hotel, we will explore all around the Manang and in the evening we will come back to the hotel and spend one night.
Day 09: Trek to Yak Kharka (4,110m) 3 - 4 hrs
We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marshyangdi village. The trail follows this valley northward, passing a few pastures and scrub of juniper trees as it’s steadily gained elevations.
Day 10: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,600m) 3 - 4 hrs
It is an uphill walk to Thorang Phedi. It takes almost 3 to 4 hrs to reach Thorang Phedi from Yak Kharka where we get an opportunity to see the wonderful views of the mountains and landscapes on the way.
Day 11: Trek to Muktinath (3,800m) 7 - 8 hrs
The views are dramatic, to say the least from the snow-capped mountains to the heads of the Kali Gandaki valley below and the brown and purple hills on the Mustang which is spread out before us.
Day 12: Trek to Marpha (2,670m) 4 - 5 hrs
We leave Muktinath for Marpha, after having breakfast early in the morning. We will continue our trek walking by the bank of Kali Gandaki River and we will descend the closer views of Stupas and old traditional houses and civilizations.
Day 13: Trek to Marpha to Kalopani (2,530 m) 5 - 6 hrs
On this trail, we will have an opportunity for the wonderful views of the mountain and beautiful landscapes. We will have our lunch on the way and take some rest then after we will slowly start our trekking towards Kalopani where we will spend one night.
Day 14: Trek to Tatopani (1,200m) 6 - 7 hrs
The trail ascends slightly to Tatopani through different settlements and we will have time to go and take a bath on the natural hot spring and spend one night in this beautiful village.
Day 15: Trek to Ghorepani (2,850m) 7 - 8 hrs
Above the village where the trail climbs gently through pasture and cultivated fields, through rhododendron and oak forest then reach to Nangethanti where will have our lunch and take some rest and after slowly moving towards Ghorepani where we will spend a night.
Day 16: Trek to Pokhara (827m) 5 - 6 hrs
From Ghorepani, we will slowly move towards Ulleri, Tikhedhunga and hile and take lunch and take a local jeep drive to Pokhara and stay overnight at hotel.
Day 17: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 5-6 hrs
In the morning after having breakfast, we will drive back towards the Kathmandu valley by the same route. After 6 to 7 hrs drive from Pokhara, we will reach Kathmandu valley. And after reach in Kathmandu valley, first of all, we will check out the hotel and then after we will have our farewell dinner and spend one night in this wonderful city.
Day 18: Final International departure
With lots of memory, you will drive towards the international airport of Kathmandu valley. We will sure that it’s not the last time in Nepal and you will provide us to see you again and give us a chance to serve you next time too.
Cost Details
COST DETAILS
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up and Drop by private car/van/bus.
- 2 Nights Hotel In Kathmandu with BB
- 2 Night Hotel in Pokhara with BB
- Twin sharing accommodation in a tourist city with breakfast as per itinerary.
- Kathmandu to Jagat Local Express bus
- Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus
- Local Transportation
- All 3 meals and basic accommodation during the trek.
- Familiar and knowledgeable guide for trek and sightseeing and 1 porter between 2 person
- All the facilities for the staff like salary, equipment, insurance, etc.
- Trekking permit and tims card for every client.
COST EXCLUDES
- International Airfare (from and to Kathmandu)
- Nepal Visa fee
- Airport Departure taxes/Excess baggage charges.
- Lunch/Dinner in Tourist city.
- Travel Insurance.
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency.
- Personal spending money, Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, tips, etc.
- Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest, etc. In such case, extra will be charged as per actual.
- Extra accommodation early arrived and let departure, early arrived from the trekking due to any case.
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