Annapurna circuit trek - Annapurna circuit trekking 23 Days
Annapurna circuit Trip Profile
Annapurna circuit trekking is top 10 trekking destination in the world to explore Thorung la pass & Kali gandaki valley
20 days trekking in Annapurna & Ghorepani poon hill trail
Deepest Kali gandaki gorge, Thakali village & Natural hot spring
Annapurna circuit trek is the one of the famous trekking trail in Nepal Himalayas . Annapurna circuit trekking is known as around Annapurna/ Annapurna Thorung La pass trekking. Annapurna circuit trekking offers a unique insight into the natural and cultural diversity and best panoramic Himalayan views of Nepal. Annapurna circuit trekking trail has been proved as a highly praised and spectacular trekking route in the Annapurna region since it opened to foreign trekkers in 1977 when it was first time opened for the foreigners. Around Annapurna trekking has been recognized as one of the World's best Trekking trails according to a survey by Modern Maturity (USA). Annapurna circuit trekking will take to fantastic Himalayan scenery including the including Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m, Mt. Manaslu 8163m, Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna II 7937m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna south 7219m, Gangapurna 7454m, Nilgiri 7041m, Huinchuli 6441m, Fishtail/Machhapuchhare 6998m, Lamjung Himal 6984m, Tilicho peak 7135m,Tukuche peak 6920m, Dhampus peak 6012m,etc, Relaxing with mixed culture such as Bramin, Chhetri, Gurung, Magars, Thakli etc, wild animals such as Leopards, Mountain Thar, Himalayan red panda, jackal, bears, musk dears and bird such as pheasant (Nepal’s National bird known as Danphe), long tails birds, mountain dove etc.
Annapurna circuit trek starts from kathmandu travel to the road head to Besishahar , goes along the Marshyangdi River, with great view of Manashlu and Himal Chuli to the east. Around Annapurna trekking following the Marsyangdi River through rice paddies, terraced fields and Hindu villages in the shadow of the Annapurna and Manasalu ranges. Our trekking guide will take to you the valley becomes narrower, waterfalls plummet from high above, and the scenery gains a rugged alpine appearance. The trekking trail then bears west behind the Annapurnas, to enter a Trans-Himalayan region populated by people of Tibetan origin whose prayer flags, mani walls and monasteries are constant reminders of the thriving Buddhist culture. There are dramatic views of Annapurna II, Annapurna III and Gangapurna as we make the gradual ascent to the village of Manang. We rest and acclimatize for a day here before undertaking the challenging crossing of the Thorung La pass 5416 m that links the Marsyangdi and Kali Gandaki Valley. At the top of the pass we savor majestic mountain views of Annapurna Himalaya range before descending to the holy temples at Muktinath. We further descend into the valley at Jomsom kali gandaki at the foot of world’s deepest gorge, cutting between the peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri than Annapurna trekking trail continue leads t We then descend into the mighty Kali Gandaki Valley - the deepest river valley on the face of the earth - 7223m deep between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. At the end we trek through a wonderful rhododendron forest on the Gorepani poon hill Ridge and the picturesque Gurung villages before finishing back in the Pokhara Valley. Anyone with sound health can join Annapurna circuit trekking since this trek has been set on the basis of slow hike pace to get full acclimatization with a view to enable our clients to get ultimate fun of trekking in this Himalayan paradise.
- Trip Itinerary
- Trip Highlight
- Required Equipments
- Cost, Includes & Excludes
- Departure Dates
Annapurna circuit Trek Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1334m,transfer to hotel and Annapurna circuit trekking briefing with officially arrangements.overnight at kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast ,Drive to Beshisahar (760m) and trek to Bhulbhule (840m)
Day 03: Bhulbhule trek to Bahun dada (2230m)
Day 04: Bahundada trek to Jagat (1430m)
Day 05: Jagat trek to Tal (1920m)
Day 06: Tal trek to Dharapani(1820m)
Day 07: Dharapani trek to Chame (2630m)
Day 08: Chame trek to Pisang (3200m)
Day 09: Pisang trek to Manang (3540m)
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Manang.During this day you can hike up to Ice lake from where you will see panoramic Himlayan views of the Mt. Manaslu,Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Peak 38, Tilicho peak etc or you can vist Tea house via Gangapurna lake from where Thorung la peak, Gangapurna Himal, Annapurna II, Annapurna III ,Tilicho peak can be viewed,overniht at Manang.
Day 11: Manang trek to Yak Kharka (4090m)
Day 12: Yak Kharka trek to Thorung Phedi (4500m)
Day 13: Thorung Phedi Via Thorung La pass (5416m) - Muktinath (3802m)
Day 14: Muktinath trek to Kagbeni (2800m)
Day 15: Kagbeni trek to Marpha valley (2670m) / Tukuche (2590m)
Day 16: Marpha/Tukuche trek to Ghasa (2013m)
Day 17: Ghasa trek to Tatopani (1179m) where you will enjoy with natural hot spring
Day 18: Tatopani trek to Shikha (2390m)
Day 19: Shikha trek to Ghorepani (2855m)
Day 20: wake up eary in the morning and HJT trekking guide will take to you hike Poon Hill 3210m for superb Himalayan views of Dhaulagiri 8167m, Nilgiri 7041m, Fishtail/Machhapuchhare 6998m, Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna II 7939m , Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna south 7219m, Hiunchuli 6441m, Lamjung Himal 6986m,Tukuche peak 6920m,Tilicho peak 7134m, etc, breakfast at Ghorepani and continue trek to Nayapul via Ulleri -Tikhedhung than by private car/Hiace/Bus back to pokhara (915m).overnight at pokhara
Day 21: After breakfast, Pokhra by tourist bus or by flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 22: Full
day sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
After breakfast , our tour guide will take to you sightseeing such as :Boudhhanath:
visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where
we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa
than visit Pashupatinath: the most famous Hindu temple in the country,
located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you see Hindu holy men
(sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on
the ghats. Kathmandu durbar square: you will enjoy with different Hindus
Temple , Goddes Kumari, legend of kathmadu valley etc. transfer to hotel and in
the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese restaurant . Overnight at
Kathmandu .
Day 23: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities , Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition's representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journeys or if you have time to stay in Nepal will arrange any other trip such as Chitwan Junlge safari tour, Lumbini tour, Chitwan jungle safari tour , river rafting etc.
Annapurna circuit Trekking Trip Highlight
Trekking duration: 23 days
Starting from: Besishar by bus from Kathmandu)
Ending at: Pokhara (back from Birethanti or Phedi)
Grad : Strenuous and alpine
Highest access of the trek: Thorung La pass 5416m.
Culture: Mixed culture based on Gurung ,Thakali& Magar
Mode of trekking tour: Teahouse ( Lodge) Trek - or camping trek.
Himalayan sights: Annapurna Himalaya range (I,II,III,IV), Machhapuchhre Himal, Manaslu Himal, Dhaulagiri range, Tilicho peak, Tibetan ranges
Splendid breathtaking place: High mountain pass, great Himalayan views, popular hot Spring along the route, etc.
Nepal Trekking Equipments
- Trekking Bag pack.
- Trekking day bag.( Small handbag)
- Trekking shoes.
- Sports shoes or sandal.
- Trekking stick.
- Trekking Hat, cat
- Trekking woollen cap.
- Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket.
- Pullover or warm sweeter.
- Raincoat.
- 4/5 pairs of good qualities shock .
- Hand gloves.
- 2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers
- 3/4 pairs of Trekking shirts .
- 3/4 pairs of Underwear
- Eye glass
- Water bottle.
- Sleeping bag.
- Flash or Torch light.
- Camera and batteries.
- Sun cream.
About trip cost:
Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition arrange individual to large group as per demand either private or group join basis, with family or friends, Club, school, college, university, film shooting group and all the package trip price determined by group size. For more details please write us an e-mail.
Benefit /Advantage for Group Travelers:
HJT has mutual benefit for travelers who might have time travel in off season or traveling with groups as below mentioned discount offers:
Discount offer for Group leaders/ Travel operator:
- If you manage 5-9 people in a group will get 50 USD discount per person in total trip cost
- If you manage 10-15 people in a group will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip
- If you manage 15- 24 people in a group will get 100 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip
Discount offer for Winter & monsoon season:
- If you plan to travel in winter & monsoon season will get will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost. Similarly will get discount for group travelers & leader as benefit /advantage for Group travelers mentioned.
Service Includes:-
- Airport pick up
- Hotel accommodation in Katmandu on B/B basis.( 2 star category hotel)
- Hotel accommodation in Pokhara on BB basis (Tourist standard category hotel)
- Trekking accommodation in trekkers lodge /Tea house
- Government licenses holder trekking guide
- One trekking porter/sherpa who will carry your bag pack during the trekking.( Two person get one trekking porter/ sherpa)
- Three time meal during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Desert /fruit after having diner as company provide
- Annapurna Conservation area project fee
- Trekker’s Information Management system (TIMS)
- Historical monuments sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley with guided trip as mentioned in itinerary
- Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour with private vehicle as mentioned in itinerary
- All program as mentioned in itinerary
- Overland transportation
- Insurance for Nepalese staff. ( Trekking guide, and porters)
- Guide and porter fares and taxes.
- Government Tax and office service charge.
- Airport drop
Service Excludes:-
- Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu and pokhara stay
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 40 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International
- Airport - Kathmandu.
- Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
- Domestic flight ticket
- Personal equipments
- High risk medical insurance
- Hot drinks , Alcoholic beverages and Telephone calls
- Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
- Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
- Purely personal nature expenses
- Tipping ( Tips)
Annapurna circuit Trek Departure Dates
23rd, 28th,29th, 30th Sep.4th,7th, 9th ,14th,19th,29th Oct. 3rd, 7th, 13th,19th,27th Nov. 1st, 26th Dec,