Annapurna Circuit Trek
Trip Overview
Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most desired and attempted treks from novice to pro trekkers. Annapurna Circuit Trek makes a complete round of the Annapurna Mountain Ranges providing excellent adventure and spectacular views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Lamjung Himal mountains. This trek is complete package of adventure, hardship, natural and cultural encounters. The trial is a mixture of ups and down taking you to the highest pass Thorung La passes and to the deepest gorge in the whole world Kali Gandaki. The treks is truly amazing as it covers the huge area of Annapurna Conservation Area that covers some significant places like, Ghorepani, Poonhill, Beautiful villages of Lamjung and Manang, the forbidden Kingdom Mustang, Muktinath, Jomsom and many more. The trek is usually a very easy trek till base of Thorung La pass. The uphill climb to the Thorung La is a really hard climb but it will be worth climbing it for the ultimate thrill and experience. The views get better as we move up till the pass. After steep climb we descend towards Muktinath via Ranipauwa village. The trek usually starts from Beshishar and ends up in beautiful Pokhara City. The main highlights of this trek are the villages with their ethnic cultures, beautiful lush green forests along the trial, soaring high waterfalls, huge number of flora and fauna that can be seen along the way, sunrise from Poonhill, Manang village which is also called Himalayan Shangri-La, Muktinath, Jomsom, spectacular views of Annapurna I (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchre (6993m), Huinchuli (6441m) etc.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival transfer to Hotel.
Day 2 : Half day Kathmandu city Sightseeing and trek preparation.
Day 3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule (840 m)
Day 4 : Trek to Bahundanda (1310 m)
Day 5 : Trek to Chamje (1430m)
Day 6 : Trek to Dharapani (1860 m)
Day 7 : Trek to Chame (2670 m)
Day 8 : Trek to Pisang (3200 m)
Day 9 : Trek to Manang (3540 m)
Day 10 : Acclimatization at Manang
Day 11 : Trek to Ledar (4200 m)
Day 12 : Trek to Thorong Phedi (4450 m)
Day 13 : Trek to Muktinath (3760 m)
Day 14 : Trek to Jomsom (2800 m)
Day 15 : Fly or drive to Pokhara (820 m)
Day 16 : Pokhara City Tour
Day 17 : Fly or drive back to Kathmandu
Day 18 : Final Departure