Annapurna Circuit Trek was the famous trekking route in Annapurna for long days . Now it became a two weeks trekking route after the development of roads in the lower part of the trekking areas .This trek where we can see dramatic deep gorges, desolate high mountain passes, and the massive snow-capped mountain ranges as well as relaxing hot springs, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and delightful farming villages. The Annapurna Circuit Trek is a fulfilling trek where you will be able to enjoy the panoramic sceneries of the Himalayas including – Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m) Mt. Manaslu (8,163m), Mt. Annapurna II (7,937m), Mt. Annapurna III (7,555m), Mt. Annapurna south (7,219m), Mt. Annapurna IV (7,525m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,041m), Mt. Machhapuchhare (6,998m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441m), Mt. Lamjung Himal (6,986m), Tukuche Peak (6,920m), and Tilicho Peak (7,134m),.
Overview
Destination : Annapurna Region
Duration : 10 Days
Grading : Moderate-Hard
Max Altitude : 5,416m at Thorung la high pass |
Activity : Trekking
Other activities – city tour Kathmandu & Pokhara
Starts at : Kathmandu
End at : Kathmandu
TripRoute: Kathmandu-BesiSahar-Bahundanda-Manang-ThorongLa-Muktinath-Tatopani-Pokhara-Kathmandu
Best Season : Mar-May;Sep-Nov
Trip Highlights
- Spectacular views of Mt. Annapurna, Thorung Peak, Nilgiri, Chulu West, and Chulu East, Tukuche Peak, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV
- Crossing the Thorong La Pass: One of the Highest Mountain Pass
- Cultural Experience of Mountain People
- Muktinath Temple and Monasteries
- kaligandaki gorge and rivers
Itinerary
Welcome to the land of Everest! Today you will arrive in Kathmandu, an enchanting and exotic city immersed with ancient temples and tradition! Our Company member meet you in Kathmandu( Trivuwan Internation Airport ) and transfer to you by private car / haice in the Hotel. Accommodation :Tourist standard accomodation with bed and Breakfast. (BB PLAN)
• Overnight stay at Hotel
Early morning after breakfast, we take a Tourst bus ( 7 am )to Besishar, which takes about 6-7 hours (190 Km). The route passes out of the valley along the picturesque Trishuli river to Besisahar, situated along the Marsyangdi River. Throughout your ride, you will see amazing terraced farms, beautiful villages, gorgeous Ganesh and Manaslu snow peaks
Lunch – one the way in highway hotel
stay overnight at Besisahar hotel
After breakfast , 8 am we start our trek to chame today by Mountain jeep about all 60 km rough road . The journey beyond Besisahar is a bumpy and dusty road with breathtaking views of magnificent landscapes and waterfalls. There are many stop points to get good picture on the way . The beautiful scenic road is with beautiful Himalayan views, waterfalls, local villages and exploration of local activities . we get to Chame village about 3 pm
Lunch – one the way in local hotel
• Overnight stay at Hotel (room with hot water /attached bathroom)
• Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) local food priority.
Today we start our first day full trekking Chame to Pisang trek distance is 13.7 kilometers / 8.5 miles.
A steep and narrow path through a very dense forest will bring us to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. The forests and heavy vegetation would now be gone. We cross and re-cross the river again and again on suspension bridges. As the trail opens up we get surrounded by majestic Himalayan Peaks. We find ourselves in U-shaped valley of Manang hanging between two giant snow peaks. Upon walking through these wonderful sites we reach at Pisang.
Overnight at Lower Pisang.
• Overnight stay at guest house (room with hot water )
• Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) local food priority
Lower Pisang to Manang is the most beautiful part of Annapurna circuit trek decorated with natural and cultural heritage.Today, we will have disjuncture’s of two routes that we follow. If taken upper route (Himalayan Glacier recommends), i.e., the route through Upper Pisang via Geru, we will have outstanding sceneries. We feel like we are horizontally in front of the majestic peaks. The panoramic views of the mountain peaks, such as Annapurna, Pisang peak, and several others will definitely allure us. We experience a contrast with the landscape and vegetation from today. On the way, the cold and dry climate creates a much harsher environment. Our short visit to Barge monastery, the largest in the entire district of Manang will be memorable.
• Overnight stay at guest house (room with hot water )
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) local food priority
village or day hike to the Gangapurna Glacier Lake Trekkers Lodge. .Accomodation at Trekkers lodge in Manang and you can order your food at trekkers lodge .During the whole day of rest you can visit to Gangapurna glacier lake near by Manang and enjoy with christal water .
Full day discover Manang and prepare high altitude trek from tomorrow .
• Overnight stay at guest house (room with hot water )
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) local food priority
.This is the parts of trekking on high aultitute , Trek uphill about 3 hrs we get to Yak Kharka (4050m) . The path to Yak Kharka might have been challenging, but from Yak Kharka, the trail to Ledar is not harder .After short break with lunch we start uphill trek to Throng phedi . (Phedi is a Nepali word for the foot of the hill). Its high aultitute walking so please dont run on the way ,Just fell relax and fell comfortable for everything. Trekking with beautiful high mountains trail we get to Trorng Phedi
• Overnight stay at guest house (room with hot water )
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) local food priority
The most challenging part of the trip lies on our 8th day, as we will be crossing Thorong La Pass, one of the highest passes in the world, and the highest point of this trek
.Trekking start from Throng Phedi its very early morning at 4 am .If you start your trek let morning its hard to cross the Throng-la (5416 Mtrs ) Our professional Trekking leaders inform you to what time start the trek for world bigest pass Throngla -Pass ,On the way there is have some tea shop ,you can get a chance to drink cup of 7tea and coffee.Its such a quite long trekking arround7 hrs,Please carry hot water from Throng Phedi because of on the hard to get drinking water.After take Top (Throngla ) Enjoy with photo with world high pass and after that continue trek down to Muktinath its wonderful. From the Thorong La Pass, on your north, you will see a panorama of majestic Himalayan peaks extending to Tibet, and as you turn back, you can see the Annapurna massifs. After enjoying the views from the Thorong La Pass, quite steep down hill will take between 3 to 4 hours take to you Muktinath .
• Overnight stay at Hotel (room with attached bathroom)
• Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
if you interested we might visit today Muktinath Temple (Muktinath is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists. In the morning, we pay our visit to Vishnu Temple and Gompa. Descending from Ranipauwa village down the steep and barren hillside,) . Depend on your condition and mood we take local bus/ jeep come down 1 hrs to visit Kagbeni viallgae and can stay in Jomsom . (condition apply )
if you interested we might visit today Muktinath Temple (Muktinath is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists. In the morning, we pay our visit to Vishnu Temple and Gompa. Descending from Ranipauwa village down the steep and barren hillside,) . Depend on your condition and mood we take local bus/ jeep come down 1 hrs to visit Kagbeni viallgae and can stay in Jomsom . (condition apply )
Early morning after breakfast we take sharing Bus or Jeep to Pokhara city . Our driving journey today with roufgh road and beautiful view near by Kaligandaki river . One the way Tatopani , Bus/ jeep take Highway road to pokhara with in 4 hrs from Beni . Check in hotel in evening around 6 pm at Lakeside (tourist place ) .
Late evening we take full body Massage Therapy in Aaurbedic Massage center . you might give your laundry ( optional )
• Overnight stay at Deluxe Hotel (room with attached bathroom
Today we visit some beautiful place ( local market – waterfall – cave – boat etc ) for 3-4 hrs by private car / van (2 pm – 5 pm only .
you can enjoy lots of activities with extra cost .
Paragliding , ultra flight, city sight seen , trekking massage and spa, swimming , fishing , boating in fewa lake , local shopping ,make your faverate Tatoo . etc.
- Evening you can enjoy in pop and bars till late nigh if you like .
Morning after breakfast 7 am pick you from hotel by car /van to catch 7;30 am Tourist couch (Bus ) to Kathmandu . Apx 7 hrs get to Kathmandu . We take you to your hotel by car/ van
or .. you can take flight Pokhara to kathmandu 25 min fly duration ,
9 am we take you to Kathmandu city tour . visit some historical and heritage sites with UNESCO listed places like Bauddhanath , Pashupatinath Temple (Monkey Temple ) Darbar Square , Patan Darbar and other with Local food and culture . Our city gide describe about Kathmandu valley culture and food .
(Evening enjoy local shopping /food and discover and enjoy Thamel life.
If your flight on same day evening /night we drop to you airport for final departure .
depending on your flight Date/ time, you will be drop by private car/ van to Kathmandu airport for your final departure.
Travel Himlaya Treks Nepal meeting you has been a great honor and we pray for your Safe journey home and will reflect on the wonderful times we spent together ! We hope to see you again some day…
Thank you !! ( DHANYABAD)
Cost includes:
- Cost includes:
- • Internationl Airport pickup/ Drop by private car/ van
- • Standred deluxe Hotel in Kathmandu/ Pokhara as itianary
- • Tourisst couch ( AC bus) Kathmandu – pokhara – Kathmandu
- • All transport from beginning to end of the trekking
- • breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea ,( local food priority ) in trekking day .
- • Standard guesthouse accommodation during the trek.
- • Trekking pole (stick) , map etc
- • Guide/or porter and their expenses. (1 language guide . 2 porters)
- • Staff food, accommodation and insurance
- • First Aid box with Normal Medicine .
- • Administration and tax .
Cost Excludes
- • Nepal visa , Flight tickets ,any types of health test .
- • Travel insurance. We strongly recommend you purchase travel or health insurance for your trip.
- • Kathmndu /Pokhara city stay days and bus travel journey day all food and beverage
- • Any Extra day stay behind then itianary .
- • Alcohol, soft drinks, juice/Water and snacks. Personal expenses such as phone, internet laundry , etc
- • Emergency Risqué (by helicopter/or by land ) if required .
- • Tips to staff (OPTIONAL )
- • All other services not included in the "cost include " section above