ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREKKING
‘adventure on north and south of Annapurna Himalaya with high Thorang-la pass’
Annapurna Circuit Trekking, one of the most picturesque and beautiful adventure in whole Himalaya where you can find comfort in nice and cozy lodges on route with scenic mountain views throughout the walks on this magnificent journey.
Listed as world top Ten Adventure destinations by leading travel magazines and guide books with much praise and highlighting Annapurna Circuit Trekking as most scenic walks on this planet, where treks leads you from low warm sub-tropical areas to cooler alpine hills filled with enchanting green woodland of tall rhododendronmagnolia-firs and pines trees to remorseless fields of arctic zone with ice and glaciers at high Manang valley.
Truly, one of the best destination to choose which leads you to adventure of a lifetime experience with sweeping panorama of mountains and being high on top Thorang-La pass above 5,416 meters encircled with series of giant peaks.
Not only just mountain views on daily walks, exploring villages of immense Buddhist culture with age-old heritage and traditions makes this trip worth-while and enjoyable with exciting times on Annapurna Circuit Trekking.
Starting Annapurna Circuit Trekking taking an interesting drive to Nepal Mid West where walks leads you into rolling hills and following Marshyangdi River right up to its glacial source at Manang valley, as walk progress with acclimatization days and crossing high Thorang-la pass towards Mustang areas at Muktinath and Jomsom.
After being in high mountainous areas walk leads back into warmer areas and within world deepest gorge at Kaligandaki River, and then our marvelous walk leads to scenic view point at Pun Hill for stunning sunrise views over array of mountain range, and then walking into lovely woodland to conclude our adventure at famous touristic spot in Pokhara with fabulous moment and fond memories of Annapurna Circuit Trekking.
Trip at a Glance
Trip Mode: Hotel – Lodge (Tea-House) on treks.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous
Trekking Region: Annapurna Himalaya around Mid West Nepal
People & Culture: Gurung-Tamang-Thakali and Magar ethnic tribes of Hindu and Buddhism religion with interesting old traditional life and cultures. Lower areas mixed Hindu / Buddhist people of varied custom.
Highest Elevation: 5,416 m / 17, 872 ft high on top Thorang-La Pass.
Trekking Durations: 14 Nights & 15 Days (With drives and walks).
Hours of Walks: From minimum 04 hrs to maximum 06 hrs.
Total Trip: 18 Nights & 19 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Seasons: March to June and September to December months. March to May flowering time on hills October to December with clear blue sky (cold morning and nights with chances of snow)
Highlight of trekking
“Trekking from low warm areas to cooler alpine scenic green hills enriched with serene forest
Explore Gurung, Manang, Thakali & Pun/Magar traditional villages of Hindu and Buddhist cultures
Enchanting pristine forest filled with tall rhododendron-magnolia-pines-oaks and fir tree lines
Around north and south of massive Annapurna Himalaya with high and scenic Thorang-La pass
Adventure from high beautiful terrain to world deepest gorge of Kali-Gandaki River valley
Stunning sunrise views over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu mountain range from Pun Hill
Ever present views of Annapurna Himalaya with Machapuchare Himal (fish tail) on treks”
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: On arrival in Kathmandu meet our staff for transfer to hotel
Day 02: In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour around world heritage sites.
Day 03: Drive to Syange 1,460 m via Besisar town on Nepal Mid West highway - 07 hrs
Day 04: Trek to Dharapani 1,920 m - 05 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Chame 2,670 m - 05 hours
Day 06: Trek to Pisang 3, 230 m - 05 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m - 05 hrs
Day 08: Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.
Day 09: Trek to Yak Kharka 4,110 m - 04hours.
Day 10: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m - 04 hrs
Day 11: Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m - 07 hrs
Day 12: Trek to Marpha2, 670 via Jomsom 2, 715 m- 06 hours.
Day 13: Trek to Lete 2,480m - 06 hrs.
Day 14: Trek to Tatopani 1,190m - 06 hrs
Day 15: Trek to Ghorepani 2,750 m - 06 hrs
Day 16: Trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,500m - 05 hrs.
Day 17: Trek to Bhirethati 1,100m and drive to Pokhara 860m
Day 18: Drive or fly to Kathmandu and then transfer to your hotels.
Day 19: Depart for international flight home ward bound or to respective countries