Annapurna circuit trek
The Annapurna Circuit trek, also called the Round Annapurna trek proposes a trip around the Annapurna Himalayan range, bringing the trekkers through various villages of different ethnic groups and giving them the chance to explore a variety of cultures and lifestyles, including rich flora and fauna. At the same time, it provides really mind blowing views of majestic Himalayan mountains like Mt. Annapurna-I (8091m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Manaslu (8163m), Mt. Annapurna-II (7937m), Mt. Annapurna-III (7555m), Mt. Annapurna-IV (7525), Mt. Nilgiri (7041m), Mt. Machhapuchre (6998m), Mt. Lamjung Himal (6986m), Tilicho Peak (7229m), Mt. Gangapurna (7454m) and many more.
The trail climbs along the Marshyandi river before the Thorung Pass (5416m) and descends along the Kaligandaki river after the pass. It ends either with a flight or a land transportation from Jomsom to Pokhara, or a prolonged trek down the Kaligandaki river to Tatopani, and a climb through Ghorepani before a descent to Pokhara. Generally, people chose a flight to Pokhara, what is more relaxing after the effort of crossing the Thorung La. However, the land transportation, or the prolonged trek, leads you across the deepest gorge in the world flanked by the giant Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan ranges.
All these features make your trip very special, rewarded and memorable. The Round Annapurna trek commences at Besi Sahar-Syange to Dharapani-Chame-Pisang village then to Manang through Upper Pisang Village, to Thorung Phedi before heading down to Muktinath (3780m)-Jomsom (2720m) via the Thorung La (5416m), the highest point of the circuit.
Day01: Pick-up you at the airport in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel by our Representative of Glacier Family Treks on the basis of Bed and Breakfast plan with twin sharing bed.
Day 02: Preparation day/sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley, O/N in hotel
Day 03: Drive to Syange via Besi Sahar, O/N in lodge at Syange, 9hrs
Day 04: Trek starts. Trek to Tal (1700m), 5 hrs, O/N in lodge
Day 05: Trek to Bagarchhap via Dharapani, 5hrs
Day 06: Trek to Chame (2670m), 5 hrs
Day 07: Trek to Upper Pisang Village, 5 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Manang (3540m) via Ngawal Village (3657m), 6/7 hrs
Day 09: Rest day for acclimatization. Excursion around Manang, O/N in same lodge
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka (4018 m), 4hrs
Day 11: Trek to Thorung Phedi (4550m), 4hrs
Day 12: Attack to Thorung Pass (5416m) and descent to Muktinath (3780m), 8/9 hrs
Day 13: Trek to Jomsom (2720m), 5hrs
Day 14: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara, transfer to hotel.
Day 15: Fly/Drive to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 16: Sightseeing in Kathmandu, O/N in hotel
Day 17: Final departure from Nepal for your further destination
1. Airport service as per itinerary
2. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with BB plan
3. Sightseeing in world heritage sites in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur as per program
4. Monument entrance fees as per plan and program
5. Trekking permits as required with government tax applied
6. Three meals a day during trek: breakfast-lunch-dinner
7. Hot drinks: tea and coffee during the trek
8. Lodge accommodation during the trek
9. Flight tickets: Jomsom-Pokhara
10. Domestic airport tax as per itinerary
11.Well-experienced English speaking trekking guide
12. Porters: 1 for 2 guests with daily wages, insurance, transportation, food and lodging
13. Assistant guide: 1 for 6 people at minimum with insurance, food, wages, food and lodging
1. International airfare and airport tax
2. Nepal entry visa
3. Travel insurance
4. Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu
5. Laundry service and bar bills: Beer, Coke-Fanta, Mineral water etc
6. Emergency rescue
7. Tips for Nepali staff
Stunning views of giant Mt Dhaulagiri (8167m) and of two others summits of more than 8000m: Mt Annapurna I (8091m) and Mt Manaslu (8163m). Classically famous and amazing landscapes. Local tradition and lifestyle, paddy fields, different ethnic groups- Magar, Gurung, Thakali … Muktinath temple for Hindus devotes, ancient Buddhist monasteries. Suspension bridges crossing the Marshyandi river. Junction with the trail of the Kaligandaki river and great opportunity to see many more mountain chains in the Annapurna massif and the Dhaulagiri massif. Crossing of the mythic Thorung Pass (5416m). If trekking down to Pokhara on the fascinating trail of the Kaligandaki valley, natural hotsprings in Tatopani, great view point at Ghorepani Poonhill (3200m)
