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Annapurna Circuit Trek

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Group size
Min 2+
Level
Moderate
Transportation
Private vehicle/ Deluxe Tourist Bus
Best season
Sept- Nov, Mar- May
Starts at / Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Accommodation
Teahouse/ Lodge ( twin sharing) in the mountain and star hotel in Kathmandu
Meals
Hotel in Kathmandu on Bed/breakfast basis and Lodge / Tea House during trek

Highlights

  • Exploration of low and high altitudes, from tropical to arctic
  • See some world highest mountain
  • Visit some centuries old monastery and temples
  • Visiting high altitude lakes and see alpine migratory ducks
  • Crossing world largest pass Thorong-La 5416m
  • Visit the sacred temple of Muktinath
  • Trek through the windy valley
  • See the apple gardens of Marpha and Jomsom
  • Incredible mountain views 

Overview

The Annapurna Circuit trek has long been one of the most favorite treks in Nepal! Now Rediscover Nepal takes you on this long trek in Nepal to be amazed by the Nepalese Himalayas. The Annapurna Circuit trek is universally appreciated adventurous trekking destination, which lets you experience different kind of climatic regions, encounter with indigenous people of the Himalayans and know about their unique culture and traditions and many more. 

The Circuit
The Manang region is basically the home place to ethnic people such as; Gurung, Thakali, Magar, Limbu, Rai and Sherpa, all these people are heavily influenced by the Tibetan Culture. Beside these features of the Annapurna Circuit, climbing up the Thorung La Pass, situated at the elevation of 5416m is definitely one of the main highlights during this trek in Nepal. To have a boundless Mountains Landscape provide you with a great sense of accomplishments. Annapurna is one of the 10 highest mountains in the world! This classic Himalayan trek in the Annapurna region lets you explore the beautiful the Annapurna massif and climb above 5000m peak which is major attraction to the adventurous enthusiasts. 

Since the early 1980’s, it opened for tourists and got directly an incredible popularity among the Trekkers and Travelers from across the world. The cultural impressions and stunning nature make this trek absolutely worth it. The Annapurna Circuit Trek provides an opportunity to explore the ancient Braga Monastery. It is one of the oldest monasteries in the Manang region. Beside this you can visit the famous Muktinath Temple, a Pilgrimage sites worshiped by Hindu and Buddhist devotees.

The Annapurna Circuit Trek starts from the tropical valley of Khudi by following the beautiful Marsyangdi Valley and ultimately reach Thorong La (5416m), world’s largest mountain pass! Our trail passes many dynamic Himalayan settlements through the Kaligandaki Valley and the Marsyangdi valley.

Don’t hesitate and participate in the Annapurna Circuit trek, organized by Rediscover Nepal and still one of the best treks in Nepal!

EXTRA: 
Rediscover Nepal donates 20% of all bookings to the Minerva Foundation in order to rebuild Dhading and to provide care for the orphans of the 2015 earthquake.

During the trek, there is no mention of any lunch hours as every participant has their own pace. 
For an extension of your holiday to visit places as Chitwan National Park, or Lumbini the birthplace of Buddha, please inquire during your booking.
This itinerary can be made shorter or longer depending on your booking choice, just inquire to us.

Short Itinerary
Day 01:  Arrival in Kathmandu 
Day 02: Drive to Khudi (800m)
Day 03: Khudi to Sirung (2,200m)
Day 04: Sirung to Jagat (1,300m)
Day 05: Jagat to Dharapani (1,960m)
Day 06: Dharapani to Chame (2,710m)
Day 07: Chame to Pisang (3,300m)
Day 08: Pisang to Manang (3,519m)
Day 09: Manang: Acclimatization day
Day 10: Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m)
Day 11: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m)
Day 12: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m) via Thorong La pass (5,416m)
Day 13: Muktinath to Marpha (2,670m)
Day 14: Marpha to Kalopani (2,530 m)
Day 15: Kalopani to Tatopani (1,200m)
Day 16: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2,850m)
Day 17: Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2,700m)
Day 18:  Tadapani to Pokhara (827m) via Ghandruk
Day 19: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 20: Final departure

Trip Itinerary

After arriving at the airport one of our representatives will be there to greet you

Transfer to your hotel

After hotel check in and a short rest, we organize a trip briefing and introduce you to your guide during the trip

Rest of the evening is free

Overnight stay at your hotel

Traveler’s note: Thamel is a great place to, it has access to almost everything

Morning breakfast and check out

Begins our journey through the hills side along the Trishuli River

Enjoy admiring terraced farms and beautiful huts

Drive through the Mugling, and ahead towards Pokhara, the paradise city

Reach to Dumre and to Besisahar

Drive from Besisahar takes us to Khudi, along the wide trail 

Enjoy the first glimpse of the gorgeous Manaslu range

Overnight at Khudi 

Hotel breakfast and check out

One of our representatives will transfer you to the international airport approx. 3 hours before your departure

We hope you enjoyed the Annapurna Circuit Trek, have a safe journey and get ready for your next Rediscover Nepal adventure

Morning breakfast

Continue ascents and descents trek through crossing a few suspension bridges and waterfalls

Trek across rice paddies and a subtropical forest

Rreach Sirung village and cross Tamang settlement of Taranche

Enjoy closed views of Nadi Chuli and Manaslu mountains from Sirung

Overnight at Sirung

Morning breakfast

Trek today relatively easy trail

Trek through the terraces of the village and hit forest, ferns and woodland

Heard a creeping sound of a variety of birds

Pass through several small villages and a few temples on the way 

Cross a suspension bridge over Sangu Khola at Mipra then again at Syange over the Marshyangdi River

Enjoy waterfall nearby the bridge

Trek alongside the mighty Marshyangdi River and we cross one more bridge and reach Jagat

Overnight at Jagat

Morning breakfast

Trek descends from Jagat until it reaches the river and then continues through a lush forest

Ascent through the sharp-edged cliff facing the riverbank

explore the Chyamje with the glorious backdrop of towering Annapurna mountain ranges

Cross a suspension bridge

Climb steeply towards the slippery and physically challenging path to Sattale

Descend to a grassy riverbank that leads to Tal

Trek through the rugged and winding way

Cross steeply-forested village of Karte

Enjoy seeing waterfalls and cliffs, and further trek leads to Dharapani

Overnight in Dharapani

Morning breakfast

Today we walk through a few forested ridges on our way to Chame

Continue the trek with the astonishing views of the Himalayas including Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m)

Enjoy bathing in the Natural hot springs and release the aching muscles

Overnight in Chame

Morning breakfast

Continue trek through a steep and narrow path by following dense forests

During the trek you can witness curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river

Trek steep through the Marshyangdi Valley

Enjoy majestic vistas

Explore the Paungda Danda

Reach Lower Pisang and stay overnight

Morning breakfast

Trek through the Upper Pisang route via Geru

Enjoy the excellent views of the beautiful landscape and the mighty mountains including Annapurna and Pisang

Trek through the beautiful landscape and vegetation from today

Visit to Barge monastery, the largest monastery in the entire district of Manang

Overnight at Manang

Morning breakfast

Hike to either Bhojo Gumba or Gangapurna Lake

Trek to Braga Village 

Overnight in Manang

Morning breakfast

Trek continue through the Manang village by crossing a stream

Climbs towards Tenki village and climb out of the Marshyangdi Valley

Follow the valley of Jarsang Khola

Trek rail follows passing few pastures and a scrub of juniper trees

The further trail passes small village of Ghunsa

Trek through meadows where you can witness horses and yaks graze

Cross a small river on a wooden bridge, and explore an ancient old Mani wall in a pleasant meadow

Reach Yak Kharka, a small village.

Overnight at Yak Kharka

Morning breakfast and departure

Trek continue uphill to Thorang Phedi and after walking few more times cross a suspension bridge

Pass Ledar village and ascend furthermore and pass through towering cliffs

Explore Thorang Phedi, the last village

Enjoy the best views of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak and Mt. Khatungkan

Overnight in Thorong Phedi

Morning breakfast and departure

Cross Thorong La pass, one of the highest passes in the world

Continue trek and crossing the pass from east to west (Manang to Muktinath)

Take a few photos of the Thorong La pass, the natural beauty before heading to Muktinath Valley

Overnight in Muktinath

Morning breakfast

Explore Muktinath, an important pilgrimage sites for both Hindus and Buddhists

Visit to a Vishnu Temple and a Gompa

Descend from Ranipauwa village down to the steep and barren hillside and reach to the Kagbeni

Further trek will lead us to the Jomsom and finally arriving at Marpha

Trek through the Kali Gandaki River, the world's deepest gorge 

explore the barren landscape, which represent Tibet

Enjoy visiting the apple gardens and taste the special apples of Marpha

You can buy different items made from apples too

Overnight at Marpha

Morning breakfast and departure

Continue journey by taking a new route toward Kalopani via Chokhopani village 

Visit across traditional villages of the ethnic Thakali people

Enjoy viewing beautiful apple gardens.

Get panoramic views of Dhaulagari, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Fang and Annapurna I mountains 

Leave Chokhopani, and continue the trail towards Kokhethanti 

Cross a river and come across the newly constructed road site before reaching Kalopani

Overnight at Kalopani

Morning breakfast and departure

Continue walk mostly downhill 

Cross the bridge at Ghasa and follow the subtropical forests, lush with vegetation 

Our trail continues along the famous Rupse Chahara (waterfall)

Continue down the east bank from Kopchepani via Garpar to a bridge at Dana

Encounter with the local people and their unique culture

And finally reach Tatopani and take some rest and you can have an experience of bathing in the natural hot water spring

Overnight at Tatopani

Morning breakfast and departure

Continue trail by following the Kali Gandaki and head up the Ghar Khola valley

The trail leads us through a terraced farmland with mountains all around

Pass through the villages of Shikha and Chitre before reaching a beautiful rhododendron forest

Heading further on the trail we reach to Ghorepani, a beautiful village located at a ridge

Overnight in Ghorepani

Early morning before breakfast around 4am

Hike to Poonhill (3210m)

Enjoy with the Panoramic Mountain Views & beautiful Sunrise Views

Trek down to Ghorepani and have breakfast

Around 6 hrs trek to reach Tadapani

Climbs along ridges and through the beautiful pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali

Descend and reach to Banthanti, before winding our way to Tadapani

Overnight at Tadapani

Morning breakfast

Continue the trek towards Ghandruk

Descent and reach to the big Gurung Village called Ghandruk

Encounter with the Gurung people and their unique culture and traditions 

Enjoy excellent close views of Annapurna South, Machhapurchhe and Himachuli 

About 1 hour drive takes you back to Pokhara

Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara

Morning breakfast

Drive back to Kathmandu

Rest in the hotel and enjoy watching pictures which were captured in the trek

Enjoy the day leisurely or catch up on some last-minute shopping

In the evening we plan a special dinner with a live culture show

Overnight in Kathmandu

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