The classic trek in the Annapurna region is the Annapurna Circuit. The trek encircles the famous Annapurna massif passing through sub-tropical plains in the Himalayan foothills, trans-Himalayan Manang and then entering Mustang Valley crossing the highest elevation Thorang La pass (5,416m). The trail then joins the Kali Gandaki River that flows through the deepest gorge on earth.The trek may take 15 to 22 days starting in Kathmandu and winding up in Pokhara. An entry permit for ACAP is needed for the trek. Most trekkers start the trek by taking a bus to Besisahar which is an 6-8 hours drive from Kathmandu.
The trek from Besisahar follows the partly constructed road as far as the small market town of Kudhi. The first few days of the trek goes along the Marsyangdi River. The region has lush green valleys which are inhabited by Gurungs along with a large number of other ethnic groups. You encounter countless high waterfalls that cascade down into the main river while the skyline is dominated by the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges.
From Manang, the trail goes uphill through high alpine pastures until the small teahouses at Thorang Phedi. The trek on the following day goes towards Thorang La pass from where the long descent to Muktinath for a night halt begins. There are a good number of teahouses at Muktinath as it is a very popular pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. From Muktinath you can see the skyline to the west dominated by the Dhaulagiri range while to the north can be seen arid hills of Upper Mustang. The trail leads down through the villages of Jharkot and Eklebhati inhabited by the people of Tibetan stock and finally the banks of the Kali Gandaki River is reached. The Kali Gandaki banks are inhabited by Thakali people.
Your itinerary at a glance :
Day 01 Kathmandu: Arrive in Khmandu. Pick up from airport transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02 Kathmandu: Arrive in Kathmandu. Pick up from airport transfer to hotel/ Brief the tour / Check list for trek tour Again, we will go together , pick up our friend from airport ../Brief the tour / Check list for trek tour .Hotel in Kathmandu. Food : Welcome dinner.
Day 03 Kathmandu- Nagdi- Bahundanda Via Besi Sahar (750m) by bus 6 -8hrs and 4 hrs walk. [ early morning drive to trekking starting point]
Day 04 Nagdi- Bahundanda- Jagat ( 6 hrs). After Nagdi reaching lampata at 1135, and near by bahundanda at 1310m from Bahundanda the trail drops steeply to Syange at 1070m. Walking hours 6-7 hrs. Hotel : tea house Lodge, Food : B+L+D
Day 05 Jagat to Dharapani (6-7hrs). 1400m-1675m. walking 5-6 hrs. Hotel : tea house Lodge , Food : B+L+D
Day 06 Dharapani (1943m) to Chame (2713m) (5-6hrs). Hotel : tea house Lodge,
Day 07 Chame To Pisang(3183m) (5-6hrs) overnight tea house Lodge. Food : B+L+D
Day 08 Pisang to Manang (3535m) Walking distance.4-5 hrs Hotel : tea house Lodge , Food : B+L+D
Day 09 Manang> Rest day(acclimatizing) Over night tea house Lodge. Food : B+L+D
Day 10 Manang to Yakkharka- Ledar(42050m) walking distance 3-4 hrs. Hotel : tea house Lodge, Food : B+L+D
Day 11 Yakkharka to_Ledar- Throng Phedi- High Camp at 4420m. walking distance 3-4 hrs. Hotel : tea house Lodge , Food : B+L+D
Day 12 Phedi [4420] -Thurung-la Pass (5415m.) - Muktinath[3800m] walking distance (9-10)hrs). Hotel : tea house Lodge , Food : B+L+D
Day 13 Muktinath to Kagbeni(3hrs). Muktinath the holy place for Hindu and the Buddhist People after Muktinath you are really well come on Kagbeni to see more than 100 years Monastery and many more. Hotel : tea house Lodge , Food : B+L+D
Day 14 Kagbeni to Marpha(2667m)(5-6hrs). Hotel : tea house Lodge Food : B+L+D
Day 15 Marpha to Ghasa(2013m) 6-7 hours, Hotel : tea house Lodge Food : B+L+D
Day 16 Ghasa to Tatopani .(1199m.)(6-7hrs) Hotel : tea house Lodge Food : B+L+D
Day 17 Tatopani to Ghorepani(2850m)/ 8-9 Hours. Hotel : tea house Lodge . Food: B+L+D
Day 18 Ghorepani –Poonhill(3210m) to Pokhara 7-8 hours. Early in the morning visit to Poon hill to see beautiful view of mountains. . food : B=L
Pokhara Valley: IN short , if Kathmandu valley is made by people. Pokhara valley is made by nature. The rare combinations of snow clad peaks and snow fed lakes and rivers has helped to make the valley of Pokhara (210 km/131 miles from Kathmandu) one of the most picturesque natural attractions in the kingdom. A must for all visitors to Pokhara valley is the Phewa Lake. A half day excursion of the Pokhara Valley consists of a visit to the old city, new market, the cap factory and the Seti gorge. Hotel : in Pokhara. Food : B +L
Day 19 Pokhara- Kathmandu / by fly / by drive. 202.k.m. 4-5 hours by drive. or fly 29 minute.- B arrive from Pokhara about noon. Transfer to Hotel . Check in../ Hotel in Kathmandu. Hotel : Hotel in Kathmandu , Food : B
Day 20 Kathmandu PM . Free/shopping / Rest {B} Hotel : Hotel in Kathmandu , Food : B
Day 21 Kathmandu . Free/shopping / Rest {B} Hotel : Hotel in Kathmandu , Food : B
Day 22( Kathmandu- after breakfast transfer to airport{B}.
Price: 750 Euro per person. Min. 2 pax Include Everything.
Not Include; Airfare, Personal Expenses, Soft & hard Drinks, Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara, Airport taxes, Visa Fees, Insurance, Rescue.
Contact; Destination Unlimited Trekking, Thamel, Kathmandu
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