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Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Circuit Trek

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Key Information

Trip Duration

17 Days

Accommodation:

Hotel / Tea House

Grade:

Moderate / Adventure

Altitude

5416m

Activity:

Trekking / Sightseeing

Best Season:

Jan- May, Oct- Dec

Group Size

2- 4, 5- 15

Treks Type:

Tea House Trek

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Overview And Highlights

Annapurna Circuit Trek Trip Description

Annapurna Circuit Trek is the 2 weeks over long adventure trekking around the Annapurna massifs and other giant mountains in the Annapurna Region of Nepal. This trekking is also popularly known as Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Annapurna Round Trek route goes counter-clockwise from Besisahar to Nayapul reaching its summit in Thorung La Pass at altitude of 5416m. During this Annapurna circuit trek you will encounter and pass the following mountains: Manaslu, Langtang Himal, Annapurna II and IV, Annapurna III and Gangapurna, Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri. You will also cross through the world's deepest gorge in between Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri Mountains. The trek also goes through Buddhist villages and Hindu holy sites, most notably Muktinath. Walking though the Kali Gandaki valley you pass through fascinating trading villages like Marpha and Tukuche.

The Himalayan adventure of Annapurna Round trek starts from Kathmandu and follows the highway route of Thankot with the fresh view of White Mountains and Himalayas. Then the route goes with the view of Natural beauty of Trishuli River until the destination reach to Mugling Bazaar. Then goes ahead with the view of Manang Marsyangdi River.

The landscape changes from thick greenery to bare rock and windswept plains. The way up the Kali Gandaki Gorge follows the ancient trade route to Tibet. On leaving the Thakali village of Tukuche (2590m), a dramatic change occurs in the vegetation, from pine and coniferous forests to dry and desert-like terrain. Marpha is another important Thakali village of flat-roofed houses and narrow stone-paved alleys. Further up the trail, the Tibet-like country north of the Himalayan is a magical experience - bizarre rock formations carved out by the wind, vertical rock faces pockmarked with cave dwellings and high-altitude turquoise lakes.

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First we welcome you to home of Mt. Everest, Nepal, country of Himalayas. Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport our representative will welcome you and assists to transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. You will have to make rest day in Kathmandu. Make permit day and you can look around in Kathmandu valley or make Sightseeing tour in the Kathmandu valley. After time to get refreshed, evening you will meet and transfer for the welcome dinner in Nepal Culture restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and bring briefing about your trip and overnight hotel.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1305

Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, living goddess – Kumari, Pashupatinath, Baudhanath, Swayambunath etc. Overnight at hotel.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel

You will drive along the Prithivi Highway to Dumre and then drive towards Besisahar, the district headquarters of Lamjung district. All the local government offices are situated here. This headquarter is the centre for rural people for shopping daily usable commodities. And you can see nice view of the Himalayas. You will start the Annapurna Round Trekking from Besisahar to Ngadi for overnight.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Tea House
Elevation
930

The first part of the trail passes through flat level along the bank of the Manang Marshyangdi River. While passing from these area trekkers can observe local culture of Gurung community.


We reach Bahundanda for lunch. From Bahundanda the magnificent view of snow -capped mountains can be grasped through your eyes. A steep trail descends for early half an hour and then follows flat path through rice terraces.

It then climbs again and traverses the hillside high above the river before reaching the village of Lali Gaon. Ahead the Marshyangdi valley forms a steep shape and you follow the winding mountain path down through Syange eventually you descend to the stone village of Jagat situated on a shelf which juts into the precipitous Marshyangdi valley.

 

Food
Breakfast / Lunch/ and Dinner
Accomodation
Tea House
Elevation
1300

Trek Jagat to Dharapani (1860m), 5/6 hour

Food
Breakfast / Lunch/ and Dinner
Accomodation
Tea House
Elevation
1860

Then we descend up and down through forest to Chamje. The first part of the trail descends to the river. After crossing suspension bridge we climb up to Sattale Climbing the zigzag path to the top of the hill, we see the level, plain of Tal before us. Though it is enclosed by cliffs, the level area looks reassuring after the harrowing mountain paths just traveled on. You descend to a grassy riverbank which leads to Tal with its hotels and teahouses.

Here you can enjoy the exhilarating waterfalls .Beyond Tal, the valley narrows and the path becomes high and winding and in several areas hewn from the rock itself. Beyond the small village of Karte there is a bit more cliff-walking before the path drops again to the river. You cross a suspension bridge and climb the short distance to the stone mani marking the entrance to Dharapani and our camp for the night.

Food
Breakfast / Lunch/ and Dinner
Accomodation
Tea House
Elevation
1500

As you cut through a narrow field from the village, the Dudh Khola, which originates from the south face of Manaslu, enters on the opposite bank. The Marshyangdi then veers to the left and as Annapurna II becomes visible ahead, you arrive at Bagarchhap, a Bhote village with prayer flags fluttering in the breeze around Buddhist monastery.

Continuing to climb through forests of pine and oak, you pass through Danaque There comes a small wooden bridge which takes you to follow steep ascent path up to Timang. It lies at the bottom of Lamajung Himal. The trail goes through flat level until you reach Chame where there are government offices, shops and hotels. Chame is the administrative headquarters for the Manang district.

Food
Breakfast / Lunch/ and Dinner
Accomodation
Tea House
Elevation
2670

With Lamjung Himal sparkling in the morning sun, you set off for Pisang. The mountain disappears as you climb the path up the valley, passing a huge apple orchard. You continue through a fir and pine forest, climbing to a high, rocky area as the opposite bank becomes an impassable cliff. From this point the valley becomes extremely steep-sided as you follow the path to Bhratang You now walk through a pine forest and as the forest ends, the valley changes from a V-shape to a gentle U-shape, opening up a wonderful vista before us.

Food
Breakfast / Lunch/ and Dinner
Accomodation
Tea House
Elevation
3200

You will really enjoy the wonderful trekking trail with the pastures by the Yaks, Horses and cattle. The trail offers some magnificent sights Annapurna. After short walk from Pisang village the trail forks and one climbs to the Ngawal from where the view of the Annapurna's is wonderful. Beyond Pisang, the trail climbs a steep ridge which affords good views of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak.

Food
Breakfast / Lunch/ and Dinner
Accomodation
Tea House
Elevation
3660

This day you start trek to the Manang valley. You can stay in Manang or after few hours rest hike about 2 hour to Ghunsang (3960m) and overnight stay there.

Food
Breakfast / Lunch/ and Dinner
Accomodation
Tea House
Elevation
3540

The landscape view is more like Tibetan plateau in Manang. It seems more gradual rather than up but hard to breathe and take longer time to cover the short distance. Now the trail ascends gently all the way to Yak Kharka passing through the Ghunsang village.

Food
Breakfast / Lunch/ and Dinner
Accomodation
Tea House
Elevation
4018

Along the route, we will come across several lodges. As we approach the picturesque meadows and rich forests of barberry, juniper etc, we might be able to encounter horses and yaks grazing. The trail takes us further along a large stream that flows from Chulu West and Gundang. Lunch time at Letdar. From Letdar, we will ascend gradually to a ridge before descending to the headwaters of the Marshyangdi and will cross via a covered wooden bridge. After a short ascent up the mountain path on the right bank, we will follow a narrow trail across an unstable steep slope and then descend to Thorung Phedi.

Food
Breakfast / Lunch/ and Dinner
Accomodation
Tea House
Elevation
4450

You start early to cross Thorong La 5416m. The trail becomes steep immediately on leaving camp but as this trail has been used by local people for hundreds of years the path is well defined. The gradient then eases and after around 4 hours of steady climbing, we reach the chorten and prayer flags of the pass.

From the snow-covered mountains above, to the head of the Kali Gandaki valley below and the brown and purple hills of Mustang, which spread out before us, we are presented with a dramatic tableau. The descent to Muktinath is a 1600m trek. Muktinath is a village of great religious significance and you will be transcended into a world of religion. It is a pilgrimage center for both Buddhists and Hindus alike.

Food
Breakfast / Lunch/ and Dinner
Accomodation
Tea House
Elevation
3700

You can visit the Temple of Muktinath, Buddhist Monastery and the famous natural gas light which is known as the flame of Muktinath. Enjoy the spectacular view of Nilgiri and Daulagiri mountains. After lunch, the trek to Kagbeni will start. The hike is downhill and easy, passing by Tibetan-like villages until you reach Kagbeni which is situated in the Lower Mustang district.

Food
Breakfast / Lunch/ and Dinner
Accomodation
Tea House
Elevation
2720