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Annapurna
Circuit Map |
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Trek
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Hightight
of Trek |
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The classic
trek around the Annapurna Mountains |
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An ever changing landscape, dramatic
mountain scenery & fascinating culture |
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Magnificent panorama of mountains,
alpine deserts & the Tebetan Plateau |
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Visit Poon Hill for Spectacular Sunrise
Views of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri. |
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The world deepest gorge in the
Kali Gandaki River. |
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Useful
Information |
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Widerness
Encounter |
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| Cultural Encounter |
| The most prominent ethnic groups in
the annapurna region are the Gurung, Braman, chetri, Thakali
and the Manangba. |
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Annapurna Round
Trekking - 23 Days |
The classic Annapurna
Circuit trek first became accessible to the world
of adventure travelers as recently as 1977, when
the Nepalese Government derestricted the Manang
Valley, which had previously been closed on account
of its proximity to the Tibetan border. Providing
a combination of spectacular high mountain scenery,
picturesque lowland farms and villages, a wealth
of cultural interest and a challenging pass crossing,
the Annapurna Circuit trek is justifiably popular.
Having carefully reworked the itinerary, we can
now offer this world-famous trek within a 3-week
period. After a sightseeing day in colourful Kathmandu,
we start out from Besisahar, ascending the surprisingly
wild and unspoiled Marsyangdi Valley to reach
the north side of the Annapurna Massif. In terms
of its sheer scale, the valley of the Marsyangdi
is surpassed only by the valley of the Kali Gandaki
which we trek through on the second part of this
exceptional trip. Throughout our walk, we enjoy
regular contact with friendly villagers, as well
as everchanging panoramas of some of the world's
greatest peaks, including Manaslu and the Annapurnas.
Even from Pokhara, the views are tremendous, with
Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna I and
Manaslu dominating the northern skyline. Travelling
from the Hindu-dominated farmland of Nepal's "middle
hills" into the high alpine world on the
north side of the Annapurnas, which is the domain
of Tibetan Buddhism, this trip also, offers exposure
to the whole range of trekking environments for
which Nepal is famous. Beyond the Tibetan Buddhist
village of Manang, the high point of the trip
is reached after a stamina-sapping ascent to the
Thorung La (5416m.).
We then descend to the deep valley of the Kali
Gadaki, where a wealth of new experiences awaits
us – the first of which is the bizarre
collection of temples at Muktinath, at the base
of the pass. Trekking through the Kali Gandaki
Valley for 4 quite leisurely days, we then climb
to cross the ridge at Ghorepani and make the
traditional excursion to Poon Hill for spectacular
dawn views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas.
Finally, arriving at Nepal’s second city
of Pokhara, there is time to enjoy the splendid
Fish Tail Lodge with its magical views of the
Annapurnas, reflected in the waters of Phewa
Tal.
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Fact
Box |
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Starting
from: |
Drive Kakthmandu to besi
sahar. |
Ending
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Drive back Pokhara to Kathmandu |
Grade: |
Moderate-Difficult |
Highest
access of the trek: |
5416m (Thorang La pass) |
Best Season:
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March/April/May & September/October/November |
Trekking
type |
Teahouse |
Himalayan
sights: |
Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Annapurna range,
Manaslu, Nilgiri etc |
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Attraction of the trek: |
Close Mountain View, Sherpa villages |
Meal: |
breakfast, lunch, & Dinner as
a menu |
Transportation:
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Car/Van/bus |
Minimum Group
Size: |
1 |
Per day Walking: |
5 to 7 hours |
Itinerary type |
Fixed / Customized |
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Day
to Day Itinerary |
| Day 01 |
Arrive in Kathmandu
Airport & Transfer to Hotel. O/N Hotel |
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Kathmandu Sightseeing, Durbar
Square/monkey temple/Boudhanath |
| Day-03 |
Drive
to Besisahar 823m
The journey begins by bus from Kathmandu to Dumre. The
bus ride takes approximately about 5 hours to reach
Dumre. From Dumre, the road tends to be dusty and bumpy,
it takes about 3-4 hours to reach Besisahar, where you
first night camp awaits you. This is a small town at
the head of the Round Annapurna Circuit; here you can
find many shops and a pharmacy where you can buy little
things that you might have forgotten.
Accommodation at Lodge or TENT.
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| Day-04 |
Trek
to Bahundanda 1311m
Your first day of trekking starts with a gentle downhill
and straight walk. The trail climbs up the east bank
of the river, past a high majestic waterfall surrounded
by the screw pine trees. From here, the trail then passes
small-scattered villages and terraced fields to a small
village of Ngadi. The trail crosses the Ngadi Khola
on a long suspension bridge, and continues climbing
gradually. It makes a steep climb through the scrub
forests to Bahundanda (Hill of the Bahuns), an attractive
village situated in a saddle on a long ridge. Bahun
caste is the highest of the four caste of the Hindu
caste system. These people are priests, and are normally
experts in the field of religion and education during
the olden times. They used to follow a strict vegetarian
diet. |
| Day-05 |
Trek
to Taal
The trail descends steeply down the hill passing through
rice fields, in and out of the deep river gorges, and
then crosses the Marshyangdi on a long suspension bridge.
It finally reaches the village of Syange. From Syange,
the trail stays near the river and then climbs on an
exposed trail along the cliff side into the forest of
rhododendron and pine trees. It passes through little
settlements along the way to the Tibetan village of
Jagat. From Jagat, the trail climbs through forests
of Chyamje. The rough trail continues to climb and reach
the hilltop where you will relax to this amazing view
of this beautiful village of Taal far below in a flat
large valley at the foot of a large waterfall with the
Marshyangdi river meandering through it. |
| Day-06 |
Trek
to Chame
After Taal, the trail crosses the broad valley through
fields of barley and potatoes and then crosses a small
stream to a little settlement of Orad. The trail continues
to climb into the Manang valley passing through pine
and fir forests to a small settlement of Bagarchhap.
From here, it continues climbing. The route reaches
Lata Manang near the waterfall. From Lata Manang, the
trail continues in an easy manner staying level, passing
through pine forests past the village of Kodo and reaching
another village of Chame, which is one of the biggest
villages in the Manang valley. |
| Day-07 |
Chame
to Pisang: (3185 m)
We leave magnificent pine forests and the Marsyangdi
at full flow bellow us to enjoy views of the Lamjung
and Annapurnas II and IV. Pisang, with its fine tapering
walled houses, offers amazing sights of Annapurnas massif
on south, Mount Tilicho (7134 m) on west, Chulu Est
(6584 m) and the summit of the Mount Pisang (6091 m)
on north. |
| Day-08 |
Trek
to Manang 3,351m.
From Chame, the trail drops to the river side and then
crosses the Marshyangdi river on a suspension bridge.
After crossing the bridge, the trail continues along
the banks of the river passing through pine forests
before reaching the village of Bradang. The trail makes
a steep climb up the ridge and down again for several
hours reaching to the Marshyangdi riverside. After crossing
the Marshyangdi River on a suspension bridge, the trail
continues to climb steeply through pine forests to the
Sherpa village of Pisang. From here, the trail lead
gradually up the ridge top. From this vantage point,
you have fascinating panoramic views of the mountain
peaks, such as Annapurna, Pisang peak, and several others.
The trail stays over the valley passing through pine
forests and finally reaches the village of Humre, where
the only airstrip of the Manang Valley is situated.
Walking takes about 7 hours. |
| Day-09 |
Rest
Day
It is very important that you take a day rest and get
acclimatized with the altitude. Manang is a good place
to do that because the next three days will be very
challenging and tiring with rapid gain in altitude.
You should never be confident with the altitude and
always be cautious. You can take an excursion to a little
distance away to the place called Brada. It is a small
village that you will find interesting visiting. |
| Day-10 |
Trek
to Yak Kharka
From Manang village, the trail crosses a stream, climbs
to a village of Tenki above Manang, and then continues
to climb out of the Marshyangdi Valley turning northwest
up the valley of Jarsang Khola. The trail follows this
valley northward, passing a few pastures, a scrub of
juniper tress, as it steadily gains elevation. The trail
passes near the small village of Ghunsa, a cluster of
flat mud roofs just below the trailhead. Now the trail
goes through meadows where horses and yaks graze. After
crossing a small river on a wooden bridge, the trail
passes an ancient old Mani wall in a pleasant meadow
and then reaches another small village of Yak Kharka.
Walking takes about 5 hours. |
| Day-11 |
Trek to Thorang
Phedi 4,500m
The trail continues further along after an hour's walk
reaching to Ledar. From here, the trail continues to climb
along the East bank of Jarsang Khola and then descends
and crosses a stream on a wooden bridge. From the bridge,
continue walking on the steep slope; watch your steps
for loose rocks. The trail is small. In about 1 hour,
you reach Thorang Phedi with only one lodge. The camp
is set high on the slopes. |
| Day-12 |
Over
Thorang La 5,416m to Muktinath 3,802m
From Thorang Phedi, the trial lead gradually gaining
in altitude for the day to Muktinath, crossing along
the way hundreds of small piles of rocks erected by
pilgrims to honour their departed ancestors. You will
have to start very early about 3 am because in the late
morning there will be lots of wind blowing which makes
walking difficult. A steep uphill scramble to the top
of the pass takes about 4 hours. Pack lunch is provided
in the morning because the trek is long and hot lunch
is not possible. More strenuous downhill walking awaits
you on your journey to Muktinath, a pilgrimage center.
The place is worshipped by Hindus and Buddhist alike;
it has a beautiful landscape set beneath the Damodar
Hills. You can visit the temple and view the ever-burning
flame of the place considered holy by all Hindus and
Buddhist. |
| Day-13 |
Trek
to Marpha
From Muktinath, the trail goes downhill passing the
village of Khingar. After about 1 hour, you will find
two ways-one going to Jomsom and the other going to
Kagbeni. Take the right path to Kagbeni. It is the starting
point for trekking to the upper Mustang, which is a
restricted area. From Kagbeni, you can see the majestic
Kali Gandaki, a deep gorge far into the Mustang country.
The village itself has lots of old houses and interesting
structures. If you skip this visit to Kagbeni, you can
take the left route and walk straight down to Eklebhatti,
from where you will walk on mostly flat trails and against
the ever-blowing winds of the Kali Gandaki valley. It
takes about 5 hours to reach Jomsom, the capital of
Mustang District. There is an airfield and daily flights
for those who don't want to continue the circuit. A
further 1-hour trek down will lead us to Marpha, a large
Thakali village, which exhibits the typical Thak Khola
architecture of flat roofs and narrow paved alleys and
passage ways. Marpha is the apple town of Nepal. The
bountiful apple orchards produce some of the best apples
in the country. A variety of apple products can be bought
here. Apple cider and apple brandy are considered the
best product of Marpha. It is a clean and pleasant village.
Here you settle in for the night camp. |
| Day-14 |
Trek
to Ghasa 2,012m.
The trail remains on the riverbanks of Kali Gandaki.
After an hour's walk, you reach the village of Tukuche.
This is one of the Thakali villages that produces apples
in huge quantity. After this village, you cross the
Kali Gandaki River over a wooden bridge and keep walking
along the riverbanks and passing through pine forests
to another village of Kokhethati. Here you will have
lunch. From this village, you will continue by the river
banks for about 1 hour and then cross again the Kali
Gandaki River on a suspension bridge to Kalopani, another
beautiful Thakali village. From this village, the trail
descends steeply down the hill to Lete Khola. Here you
can find a few teahouses. You will cross the same river
and continue walking through pine forests before reaching
Ghasa. Ghasa is a big Thakali village situated nearby
the beautiful waterfall. Walking mostly downhill takes
about 7 hours from Marpha. |
| Day-15 |
Trek
to Tatopani 1,189m
Descend gradually from Ghasa towards Dana. Enroute is
a spectacular waterfall Rupse Chhahara, which presents
a most impressive sight. Here the Kali Gandaki River
falls in a series of cataracts, which presents a thrilling
sight. After an hours descent, the trail reaches the
village of Dana, from where there is gradual descent
to Tatopani. Tatopani lies on the sub-tropical zone
of the Kali Gandaki valley. You can enjoy a hot bath
in the Hot Springs here. Camp at Tatopani. |
| Day-16 |
Trek
Ghorepani 2,853m
After breakfast, we take the trail crossing the hanging
bridge over Kali Gandaki River. You will then leave
the riverbank and start walking up again to the village
of Shikha. Ascend again for another three hours through
rich forests of rhododendron to Ghorepani. |
| Day-17 |
Visit
Pun Hill, trek to Tadapani 2,650m
We will visit the popular viewpoint of the region, Poon
Hill (2.900 meters). You will wake up early in the morning
at about 5 am and get ready to go. It takes about 50
minutes to reach the top, which is a small flat spot.
You will see the sun gradually rise on the mountains,
and the views are breathtaking. The mountain peaks you
will see are Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Tukche, Nilgiri,
Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri I, and glaciers.
You will begin walking from here, even though not difficult,
it is a long trail from Ghorepani to Tadapani. The trial
continues through Ghorepani pass, known as Deurali.
It finally emerges on a grassy knoll that offers good
mountain views, including a view of Machapuchare. Keep
climbing along the ridge in pine and rhododendron forests
to a crest at 3,030 meters. Descend to the second pass,
also called Deurali. Ghandrung trial descends passing
through the village of Banthanti and finally reaches
the village of Tadapani. Walking takes approximately
about 5 hours to reach this village from Ghorepani.
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Trek
to Ghandrung 1951m
Ghandrung is a huge Gurung village considered to be
a second largest village in Nepal. The trek from Tadapani
to Ghandrung is beautiful going through mixed-forest
regions. The trails are sometimes very high, and you
can see the valley down for about 400 meters. Mainly
Gurung people inhabit Gurung; many of them are ex-British
Gorkha soldiers. The village is beautiful and has beautiful
frontal views of Machapuchare and Hiunchuli. |
| Day-19 |
Trek
to Dhampus
After breakfast, continue on the trail going up and
down through the village of Landrung, Tolka. At Tolka
you stop for lunch. The trial continues descending through
thick forests and reaches the village of Bichuk and
Potana, from where the trial climbs steeply past some
scattered houses to the ridge at Dhampus. |
| Day-20 |
Trek to Phedi, drive
to Pokhara 900m
After breakfast, head-down the trail descending steep
down to the village of Phedi from where you will
take a coach to Pokhara, which is about 30 minute drive.
This is the end of your beautiful trek. Our guide will
check you into your hotel. REST in the hotel and take
a real good shower.
Hotel accommodation in Pokhara. |
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Flight or Drive
to Kathmandu
The flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about 20 minutes.
Try to find a place on the left side of the plane
so you have some last glimpses of the mighty Annapurnas.
Evening on your own.
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu. |
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Rest Day. O/N KTM, HTL |
| Day 23 |
Transfer to International Airport
with WARM GOOD BYE.!!! |
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Package Price Includes
- Transfer
International Airport and domestic airport/hotel/airport.
- 3 times food (Veg./non Veg.) during
the Trekking (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
- Required numbers of experiences Licenses
holder guide and porter during the Trek.
- All Government tax and Annapurna conservation
fee
- Meal/accommodation/salary/insurance/equipments
(All Nepali crew).
- All Capable transportation during
the trek.
- All accommodation best available lodges
during the trek
- 4 night's hotel in Kathmandu with
(5 star) hotels with BB planl. (non-star hotel of
budget trip with BB plan basis)
- First aid medicine during the trekking
- City sightseeing free as you like
- Dinner party on the last day with Nepali
food
Package Price Excludes
- Kathmandu accommodation, meal in Kathmandu
- Personal travel insurance/International
airfare/Domestic airfare.
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date
of issue)- Available at Royal Nepalese Embassies and Royal
Nepalese Consulates abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan International
Airport in Kathmandu.
- Items of personal expenses such as
alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc. (Tipping
is expected but it is not mandatory).
- Rescue charge if needed (Our Company
can arrange), any kind of unforeseen expenses etc.
- City meal in Kathmandu.
- Personal
trekking equipment
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