The Annapurna Circuit trek has a variety of conditions, but most of the walk is on well-established paths and not too high.
Annapurna Circuit trek is also popularly known as Round Annapurna Trekking. In the past round, Annapurna used to be the world’s one of the best long days treks. After the development of roads in the trekking trails, the trek days have been shortened but it is still an equally popular trek that offers a spectacular panoramic view.
An extremely diverse landscape is one of the important things we will notice during the trek. We need to cross one of the challenging and exciting high altitude passes, the Thorung Pass (5416 meters), which is also the highest point of our trek.
From the pass, we can see the barren landscapes. Our trekking trail goes through Kali Gandaki – the world’s deepest gorge. Kali Gandaki George passes between the giant Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. After Thorong pass we reach Muktinath. Muktinath is the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Muktinath means the “god of salvation”. This is the holiest temple for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Cost Includes:
- Accommodation during the trek on a full board basis on the best available lodges.
- accommodation in Kathmandu on B&B basis
- 1 experienced English speaking guide, assistant guide, and necessary porters
- Everest National Park Fee
- TIMS Card
- Flight fare for Kathmandu-Lukla
- Gorakhsep – Kathmandu helicopter flight fare
- Flight fare for the guide
- Arrival/ Departure transfer
- Guides Salary
- Porters Salary
Cost Excludes:
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal equipment and wears for trekking
- Personal expenses for the trekking
- Bar bill and beverages
- Mineral water
- Tips
- Emergency evacuation in case needed
- Personal Insurance for travel
- All the costs that are not mentioned in the cost include.
Itinerary
Arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu we will be there to receive you and then will be transferred to the Hotel and we will have the dinner and stay overnight.
Hotel in kathmandu
Dinner
On this day we will arrange your meeting with the guide and check all the trekking gear and buy the necessary gear.
Hotel in kathmandu
Breakfast
We will leave busy Kathmandu city and then set out for our trek. We will take a bus ride to Besisahar. Along the way we can see beautiful fast flowing rivers, green forests, agricultural fields and small towns and villages. It will take nearly 6 hrs to reach Besisahar.
Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day we will take a jeep drive on a rough and hilly road. The road is through high hills which are rough and bumpy so it will take us 6-7 hours approx to reach our destination for the day. As we will be a bit tired after a few hours of bumpy rides we will take a rest and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Hotel Marshayangdi
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We move along the normal trek route. We can see Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II on the way. After walking few hours through the pine forest and Marsyangdi River on the left we reach Bhratang. There are few teashops and a beautiful apple garden. Then we gradually move along the Marsyangdi River. We cross the Marsyangdi River. Then we start climbing through the forest. We can see the awesome view of Annapurna II, Lamjung, Chulu West and Pisang peak. We move gradually forward till we reach Pisang. Then we visit monasteries, see the view of Annapurna II, Annapurna III, and Annapurna IV.
Kamala lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The route from Pisang to Manang the route is easier steep up or steep down on our way. We move through Muji gaon (village) before reaching Braga village. After lunch, we visit monasteries. The monastery in Braga is one of the oldest monasteries in the world. Then, we move through flat lands to reach Manang. From Manang, we can see the best view of the Annapurna ranges. We stay overnight stay in Manang village.
Hotel Himalayan Singi
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day we make a visit to Gangapurna Glacier. After few minutes hike we can see Gangapurna Lake and after spending few minutes in the lake we make a short hike upto the Gangapurna Glacier view point for acclimatization. The view of mountains, Manang valley looks majestic and spectacular from the Gangapurna Glacier view point. Stay overnight at Manang village
Hotel Himalayan Singi
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After acclimatizing at Manang we continue our adventure trek to Tilicho Lake, from Manang we head out through the western gates and then follow the path down to the river. After crossing the Khangsar Khola on the bridge below Khangsar and ascend the slope to the village, a village still in the old Tibetan style and which is also known as last village of Nepal. After crossing Khangsar we reach Sri Kharka
Hotel Tilicho Peak and Restaurant
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Sri Kharka we continue on a large path, go pass through Gompa (monastery). The route ahead goes on a recently constructed path up towards a high ridge. At one point is an intersection. One path maintains the altitude, traversing the slopes towards a place where the valley is narrow; the other continues to ascend towards the line of the ridge. The former is the old path, and is much more difficult as it goes on really steep screed; the latter is the new path that goes a completely different way. So, we continue along the new path, reach a high crest, and descend on switch backs carved out through the screed slopes to a side valley of the main valley. At its bottom is a brook. On the other side of it is a building known as Tilicho Base Camp at elevation of 4200 meters.
Hotel Tilicho Base Camp and Restaurant
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today our journey starts early in the morning as we try to avoid the wind. From Base camp we trek up to the Tilicho Lake. Tilicho Lake is a cold barren place. It is very rare to find the lake at such a high altitude so it is among one of the lakes in the world that is situated at the highest altitude. After we spend some time around Tilicho Lake we will return same way back to Tilicho Base Camp as there are no any accommodation facilities available at Tilicho Lake area.
Hotel Tilicho Peak and Restaurant
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Sri Kharka we trek down to Khangsar and then to Yak Kharka.
Hotel Gangapurna
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On the way we can see Chortens and prayer Flags on our way to Thorung Phedi. We can see the glimpse of Dhaulagiri (8167m). People use this point as a base camp of Thorungla Pass.
Thorong Base Camp Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a longest and toughest day of the trek. We cross over at an altitude of 5416 meters we can be exposed to strong winds if we cross the pass too late. So, we start the trek very early in the morning. It often causes terrible problems to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. We can see chortens & prayer flags. As we reach the top of the Thorungla, we are rewarded by the magnificent view of the Himalayan ranges. Thorung La Pass (5416m), lies in between beautiful mountain ranges - Kathung Khang (6484m) and Yakawa Khang (6482m). From the top of Thorung La pass we can see the view of Mountains including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Dhampus Peak (6012m) etc. After crossing Thorung La Pass, we then start descending down the barren Kali Gandaki Valley. Few hours downhill trek will take us to the holy town of Muktinath. Muktinath means place of Nirvana and is home to the Muktinath temple as well as several monasteries.
Hotel Grand Shambhala
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, there are two trails to get Jomsom. The first trail is the normal route followed by most of the trekkers and the second trail goes via Lupra, which is an interesting and scenic trekking trail to catch Jomsom. We can see the mesmerizing view of the mountains including Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri. Luphra is an isolated village, two Bonpo monasteries lies in Luphra. If time permits we will also visit Marpha village in the evening time and stay overnight in Jomsom.
Himalaya Inn
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day we take an early morning flight to Pokhara. The flight duration is very short but is very scenic and adventurous.
Hotel Asia
Breakfast
On this day we will go around the Pokhara valley enjoy the nightlife near to the beautiful lake, do boating etc.
Hotel Asia
Breakfast
Fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara and rest for the whole day. We will leave you free for personal activities.
Hotel in kathmandu
Breakfast
On this day we will see you off at the Kathmandu airport.
Hotel in kathmandu
Breakfast
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