This "classic" journey around the massif of the Annapurna Himal
starts with a drive to Beshishahar - in the lowland paddy fields
steadily gaining altitude leading up the Marsyangdi River Valley
passing through oak and pine forests and eventually emerging
into high desert country at Manang (3597 m.) through the villages
of Chamje, Bagarchap, Pisang to cross the Thorung La Pass (5416
m). The descent is equally amazing and varied. The trail
then switches over to the Kali Gandaki River valley and descends
through the villages of Muktinath, Jomsom and Ghorepani to
terminate in Pokhara giving you enough time to observe the people
and their customs. Lowland, farming communities of Brahmin and
Chettri people of Aryan stock give way, slowly, to the highland
trading communities of Magar, Gurung and Bhotia people of
Mongoloid stock. As the people change, so does the dominant
religion. Close up views of the Annapurna range, varied
ecosystems, diverse cultures and an ever-changing landscape -
lush, green paddy fields and oak forests, arid deserts and the
deepest gorge in the world make this one of the most popular
treks in the world.
Facts OF The Trek.....
Minimum Group size: 02 Season : March to November Grading : 04 Departure Date : Sunday, Tuesday, Friday
and Saturday
Itinerary In Details.....
Day 01:
Kathmandu arrival/ transfer to hotel/ our
represent will be at the airport to receive you
on your arrival. Just look for your names
banner.
Day 02:
Kathmandu guided tour/ your guide will take
around Kathmandu/ to show its back ground and
history/ visiting temples, monasteries and
colorful city itself gives you a picture of
Nepal.
Trekking Start.
Day 03:
Drive Kathmandu to Beshi Sahar Overnight in
Hotel / Camp.
Day 04:
Beshi Sahar to Nadi (1011m) Walk for about 6
hours towards Nadi through narrow tracks,
suspension bridges ..and a deep river
gorge.Overnight at Nadi.
Day 05:
Nadi to Jagat (1314m) Walk for about 7 hours
towards Jagat through the valley crossing
several suspension bridges and passing several
beautiful waterfalls land view the tower of Mt.
Lamjung (22,291Ft.), Manaslu (26,760 Ft.) and
Peak 29 (24,652 Ft.). Overnight at Jagat.
Day 06:
Jagat to Dharapani (1943m.) Walking distance of
about 7 hours from Jagat to Dharapani, entering
Manang district from Taal and crossing a large
bridge to Dharapani to stay overnight.
Day 07:
Dharapani to Chame (2713m) The distance is
covered within 6 hours. The trail now leads to
the west in Manaslu .forming a splendid backdrop
of Annapurna II appearing occasionally to the
south. As we continue, Annapurana range offers a
splendid view. Overnight at Chame.
Day 08:
Chame to Pissang (3185m.) Keeping by the side of
river all day for about 7 hours and passing
through narrow and steep gorge reach Passing
from where Manang Valley (a wide U - shaped
valley) hanging between two giant snow peaks.
Overnight at Pisang.
Day 09:
Pissang to Manang (3351m.) After a 7-hour walk
through trails and broad forested valley floor a
small stool airstrip and a village of about 200
houses and Barge monastery which is the largest
in the entire district and reach Manang.
Day 10:
Rest in Manang for acclimatization A necessary
day to rest and acclimatize and explore Manang.
the village of about 500 flat.
Day 11:
We branch away from the Marsyandi Khola steadily
climbing into quiet distinct alpine areas.
Camp/lodge at Kharka. 3800m/3 hrs.
Day 12:
Thorong Phedi (4335m.), Crossing the Jarsang
Khola we climb to a small grassy valley and
camp. Approximately 3 hrs walk.
Day 13:
Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3798m.)Crossing the
pass early in the morning slowly reach the top
of Thorang Pass (5417m.) and enjoy some
absolutely stunning high Himalayan scenery and
over to the Kaligandaki valley through the
entire Annapurna range , Mukut and Mustang Himal
to the west. Walking distance is about 8 hours.
Day 14:
Jomsom with beautiful snow mountains and no tree
land ! It is gateway of Mustang trek. Those,
having not good enough time to trek down all the
way to Pokhra can fly to Pokhara-Kathmandu on
the next day.
Day 15:
Jomsom to Tukuche (2591 m.) 5/6 hrs. walk a
valley dominated by Thakalis, Gurungs and Magars
tribes, lunch at Marfa on the way.
Day 16:
Tukluch to Ghasa (1970 m.) 5/6 hrs walk, a
dramatic change in the surrounding with green
vegetation and very beautiful view of Dhaulagiri
and Annapurna region. Overnight at Ghasa.
Day 17:
Ghasa to Tatopani (1189 m.) 5/6 hours walk,
gradual descend to Tatopani through valleys,
fields and the beautiful Rupse Chhahara (water
falls) and then the time to have lunch at Dana
village which is the deepest gorge in the world.
Rest and overnight at Tatopani.
Day 18:
Tatopani to Ghorepani (2793 m.) 6/7 hrs. walk, A
challenging ascent upto Ghorepani. Lunch at
Sikha village, and overnight at Ghorepani from
where one can observe the best sun set view over
the profile of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Day 19:
Rest at Ghorepani and Excursion to the Poon Hill
The highest hill in the west in the whole trek ,
bird- eye view of Mustang and Pokhara valleys,
also provides clear view of 30 snow-capped peaks
including the Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri. Or
walk to Tadapani at the afternoon for 4 hrs.
Day 20:
Ghorepani/Tadapani to Ghandrung (1951 m.) 6/3
hours, with ups and downs towards Tadapani for
lunch and camp at Ghandrung which is the biggest
Gurung settlement with a closer view of
Annapurna, Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli.
Day 21:
Ghandrung to Birethati (5/6 hours, walk
downwards to Modi river) and drive back to
Pokhara
Day 22:
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu
Day 23:
Day in Kathmandu on your own/ shopping.
Day 24:
Drive to airport/departure or stay as your time
permits.
National Park entry permit,
Trekking permit, Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation
in lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day, A guide &
required number of porter(s), Essential equipment.
Cost Excludes
Personal expenses, Insurance,
Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative
transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road
blockade etc.
ANnapurna Circuit Trek - 24 Days.....
