Trekking - Annapurna Circuit Trek Nepal

Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Circuit Trekking

Total Tour Days 21 days
Trek Days 16 days
Trek Grade Moderate / Strenous
Max. Altitude 5416 m at Throng-La pass
Min. Group Size One Person
Accommodation Tea House
Best Season Oct-Dec, Mar-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.

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

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Included in the price

All surface transfers as per itinerary in private vehicle
Kathmandu to Pokhara return airfare
Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara in twin sharing , BB basis
Fooding, lodging, insurance and other expenses of the trekking staff
Fooding (3 meals a day ) and lodging for the clients in trek days
Necessary permit and national park fees
Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara, all entry fees included.
All expenses of our trekking staffs.

Not included in the price

Single suppliment charges (if required.)
Nepal visa
Nepal internal airport tax of USD 3
Personal equipments and clothing
Your insurances
Cold drinks and beverages
Personal expenses, clothings and tips
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara

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