Annapurna Circuit Trekking
Group Size: Any (recommended 02)
Season: March to November
Maxm Altitude: 5,416 m / 17,331 ft
Departure date: Every Day
Trekking Gread: [- 4]
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This is considered to be the traditional trek in the
Annapurna region. The highlight of this trip is the trek
over the 5416 m Thorang La pass. This is as high as one
can get in this region without climbing a mountain. This
20 days trip tends to be more physically demanding than
the other reks so good physical condition is needed.
Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu arrival / transfer to Hotel .
You will have a nice clean, A/C room/ attached bathroom /
24 hrs running hot water/ type of hotel on a good location.
Day 02: Kathmandu guided tour/ your guide will
take around Kathmandu/ to show its back ground and history/
visiting temples, monasteries and colorful city itself
gives you a picture of Nepal.
Day 03: Drive to Beshi Sahar more: Following
Trisuli and Marsangdi River Valleys.
Day 04: Beshi Sahar to Nadi (1011m) Walk for about
6 hours towards Nadi through narrow tracks, suspension
bridges ..and a deep river gorge. Overnight at Nadi.
Day 05: Nadi to Jagat (1314m) Walk for about
7 hours towards Jagat through the valley crossing several
suspension bridges and passing several beautiful waterfalls
land view the tower of Mt. Lamjung (22,291 Ft.), Manaslu
(26,760 Ft.) and Peak 29 (24,652 Ft.). Overnight at Jagat.
Day 06: Jagat to Dharapani (1943 m.) Walking distance
of about 7 hours from Jagat to Dharapani, entering Manang
district from Taal and crossing a large bridge to Dharapani
to stay overnight.
Day 07: Dharapani to Chame (2713 m) The distance
is covered within 6 hours. The trail now leads to the
west in Manaslu .forming a splendid backdrop of Annapurna
II appearing occasionally to the south. As we continue,
Annapurana range offers a splendid view. Overnight at
Chame.
Day 08: Chame to Pissang (3185m.) Keeping by
the side of river all day for about 7 hours and passing
through narrow and steep gorge reach Passing from where
Manang Valley (a wide U - shaped valley) hanging between
two giant snow peaks. Overnight at Pisang.
Day 09: Pissang to Manang (3351m.) After a 7-hour
walk through trails and broad forested valley floor a
small stool airstrip and a village of about 200 houses
and Barge monastery which is the largest in the entire
district and reach Manang.
Day 10: Rest in Manang for acclimatization A
necessary day to rest and acclimatize and explore Manang.
the village of about 500 flat.
Tilicho Lake If time permits we can take you on two days
side to Tilicho Base camp.
OPtions
2 extra days ( optional )
Day 01 Trek to Tilicho Base Camp(4400).
Day 02 Exploration to Tilicho Lake (5200m) and back to
Base Camp or Kangsar.
Day 11: We branch away from the Marsyandi Khola
steadily climbing into quiet distinct alpine areas. o/n
at Kharka. 3800 m / 3 hrs.
Day 12: Thorong Phedi (4335 m.)/ High camp 4800 m,
Crossing the Jarsang Khola we climb to a small grassy
valley and camp. Approximately 3 hrs walk.
Day 13: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3798 m.)Crossing
the pass early in the morning slowly reach the top of
Thorang Pass (5417 m.) and enjoy some absolutely stunning
high Himalayan scenery and over to the Kaligandaki valley
through the entire Annapurna range , Mukut and Mustang
Himal to the west. Walking distance is about 8 hours.
Day 14: Jomsom with beautiful snow mountains
and no tree land ! It is gateway of Mustang trek. Those,
having not good enough time to trek down all the way to
Pokhra can fly to Pokhara-Kathmandu on the next day.
Day 15: Jomsom to Tukuche (2591 m.) 5/6 hrs.
walk a valley dominated by Thakalis, Gurungs and Magars
tribes, lunch at Marfa on the way.
Day 16: Tukuche to Ghasa (1970 m.) 5/6 hrs walk,
a dramatic change in the surrounding with green vegetation
and very beautiful view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna region.
Overnight at Ghasa.
Day 17: Ghasa to Tatopani (1189 m.) 5/6 hours
walk, gradual descend to Tatopani through valleys, fields
and the beautiful Rupse Chhahara (water falls) and then
the time to have lunch at Dana village which is the deepest
gorge in the world. Rest and overnight at Tatopani.
Day 18: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2793 m.) 6/7 hrs.
walk, A challenging ascent upto Ghorepani. Lunch at Sikha
village, and overnight at Ghorepani from where one can
observe the best sun set view over the profile of Mt.
Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Day 19: Rest at Ghorepani and Excursion to the
Poon Hill The highest hill in the west in the whole trek
, bird- eye view of Mustang and Pokhara valleys, also
provides clear view of 30 snow-capped peaks including
the Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri. Or walk to Tadapani
at the afternoon for 4 hrs.
Day 20: Ghorepani/Tadapani to Ghandrung (1951
m.) 6/3 hours, with ups and downs towards Tadapani for
lunch and camp at Ghandrung which is the biggest Gurung
settlement with a closer view of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre
and Hiunchuli.
Day 21: Ghandrung to Birethati (5/6 hours, walk
downwards to Modi river) and drive back to Pokhara.
Day 22: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu
Day 23: Day in Kathmandu on your own/ shopping.
Day 24: Drive to airport/departure or stay as
your time permits.
Or day for rest in Pokhara/ prepare for rafting or Jungle
trip/ Pokhra is good place to relax/ Clean/ nice and cool
with lots of good restaurants.
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Package Includes
Daily itinerary as described, all inclusive camping or
lodge trek with English speaking guide and porters, all
meals on trek, tea, all fees and land transportation,
coffee and boiled water, camping gear such as twin sharing
tent, mattress, toilet tent, dinning/kitchen tent, necessary
staff.
Package Does Not Included
Bottled beverages,tips, items of a personal nature, delay
due to weather, equipment failure or situations beyond
our control.
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