Annapurna Circuit Trek
Duration : 21 days
Trek days : 16 days
Trek grade : moderate / strenous
Max altitude : 5416 m at Thorung La pass
Trekking style : Lodge to lodge
Best season: Oct - Dec, March - May
The classic Annapurna circuit trek goes around entire Annapurna massif offering you amazing varieties of culture and landscape, from terraced farms in the Annapurna foothills to alpine meadows then to arid Tibetan plateau on the northern slopes of the Himalaya. A five hour scenic drive takes us to the trail head Bensisahar from Kathmandu. We walk along the valley of Marshyangdi river passing through picturesque villages and beautiful forests and reach Manang village at 3500m. This Buddhist village with its monasteries hanging on cliff faces and great mountain views attracts everyone. With careful preparation and acclimatization we cross the famous Thorung La pass at 5416m on the tenth day of our trek and reach Muktinath same day. 
Muktinath is popular Hindu and Buddhist temple on the Himalaya .After Muktinath , we descend down through the dramatic Kalindaki gorge , the deepest on the world. We pass through lovely mountain villages of Marpha and Tukche further down , where the towering Dhaulagiri and Annapurna continue to feast our eyes .Walking down along ancient trade route to Tibet , we enjoy hot spring in Tatopani and climb the Poon Hill for yet another great view of the Himalayas .
During our trek we sleep and eat in Mountain lodges called " tea houses". Annapurna region boasts some of the best mountain lodges in Nepal. A guide will escort you and porters will carry your belongings. We return to Kathmandu from Pokhara by air.
Annapurna circuit trek itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive for 5 hr to trailhead Bensisahar (760m)
Day 04: Bensisahar – Bahundanda (1310m)
Day 05: Bahundanda - Chamje (1430 m)
Day 06: Chamje - Bagarchhap(2160 m)
Day 07: Bagarchap – Chame (2630m)
Day 08: Chame - Pisang (3190m)
Day 09: Pisang -Manang (3500m)
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Manang
Day 11: Manang - Yak Kharka (4090m)
Day 12: Yak Kharka - Thorng Phedi (4450m)
Day 13: Cross Thorong La pass (5416m) , the highest point on Annapurna circuit trek, and trek to Muktinath (3800m)
Day 14: Muktinath – Jomsom(2713m)
Day 15: Jomsom – Kalopani (2560m)
Day 16: Kalopani – Tatopani(1190m)
Day 17: Tatopani - Ghorepani (2800m)
Day 18: Ghorepani to climb Pun hill and trek to Tikhedhunga (1540m)
Day 19: Tikhedhunga - Nayapul (1070m) & drive back to Pokhara
Day 20 Boating and short tour around Pokhara . Fly to Kathmandu late afternoon .
Day 21: Fly home /onward destination.
Price : In order for us to quote you the price, pls let us know the group size and hotel category required.
Included in the price
- All surface transfers as per itinerary including arrival and departure in private vehicle
- Domestic airfare Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara in twin sharing , BB basis
- Guided tour in Kathamndu and Pokhara , all entry fees included
- Three meals with tea and coffee during the trek, accommodation on mountain lodges
- Necessary permit and conservation fees
- All expenses of our trekking staffs.
Not included in the price
- Single suppliment charges (if required.)
- Nepal visa ( requires USD 40 and one photograph , granted upon arrival )
- Internal airport tax USD 2 per person
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Your insurances
- Cold drinks and beverages
- Personal expenses , clothings and tips
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