Annapurna Circuit Trekking
Annapurna Circuit Trekking is one of the many trekking packages that are designed for the Annapurna Region. It is a popular trekking trail in Western Nepal that is also popular for people from all across the world, and has also been enlisted as one of the most exciting trekking destinations across the world. Annapurna Circuit Trekking begins from 8 to 9 hours of drive starting from Kathmandu. Previously, there was nothing much to do in Annapurna Circuit Trekking, except that of hiking in the forests land and in the meadows through the base of Annapurna Camp. For those people who have intended to accomplish only one trekking in their entire life then at that time Anapurna Circuit Trekking is the perfect one. On the way from Manang to Muktinath, Thorong la Pass (5.416m) will falls in the way remains the major highlight of the trekking.
Annapurna Circuit Trekking also includes the famous temple and Hindu shrine of Muktinath, side to side with the touristic experience of Jomsom and Marpha, famous for the apple orchards. The trek goes all the way over the Kali Gandaki gorge, which is the deepest gorge in the world. Hence, Annapurna Circuit Trekking is as one of the greatest treks in Nepal as it incorporates so many things and not just nature and the beauty of hiking along the mountain bases. The trek covers the great Annapurna line and conveys in a huge sum of tourists every year. Traveling through the Annapurna Circuit Trekking may take several days as the Sherpa Treks have planned the itinerary of 22 days which offers religious, social and cultural facets of Annapurna to the trekkers.
Annapurna Circuit Trek also requires a good level of physical fitness as the trek takes you to above 4.000 meters of altitude. High altitude might as well be a hindrance for the heart patients. However, for somebody who has normal physique, he/she need not worry and can fully enjoy the exhilarating adventure.
Itinerary Outline
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1.360m)
Day 02: Half day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive to Bhulbule (840m)
Day 04: Trek to Syanje (2.236m)
Day 05: Trek to Tal (2.700m)
Day 06: Trek to Bagarchap (2.164m)
Day 07: Trek to Chame (2.685m)
Day 08: Trek to Pisang (3.475m)
Day 09: Trek to Manang (3.535m)
Day 10: Rest and acclimatization
Day 11: Trek to Ledar (4.200m)
Day 12: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4.400m)
Day 13: Trek to Muktinath (3.800m)
Day 14: Rest & exploration in Muktinath
Day 15: Trek to Marpha (2.665m)
Day 16: Trek to Kalopani (2.560m)
Day 17: Trek to Tatopani (1.180m)
Day 18: Trek to Ghorepani (2.830m)
Day 19: Trek to Tikedhunga (1.550m)
Day 20: Back to Pokhara (850m)
Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 22: Departure
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu.
You will be welcomed by our team members at the Airport and then be transferred to the Hotel. Our travel representatives and members will explain briefly about the travel itinerary upon your arrival in the Capital. You will be staying at a hotel in Kathmandu the first day.
Day 2: Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu
You will be sightseeing around the world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley including, Kathmandu Darbar square and Swayambhunath Temple and other temples and monuments on the second day. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Bulbule (840m)
When you are done with your breakfast at the hotel in the morning, you will drive to Bulbule along the Prithivi Highway. You will first reach Beshisahar, Lamjung district headquarters, and then make your way to Bulbule by local jeep. That will provide you with numerous possibilities to study rural people & various cultures along the highway. Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day 04: Trek to Syanje (2.236m)
The next, you will resume your trek as the day will be coupled with a jeep arrive and also a couple of hours hiking. Finally, you will reach Syanje in the evening. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 05: Trek to Tal (2.700m)
On the fifth morning, you will wake up and have tea at the guesthouse. Then you will start your trek from Syanje and head towards the village of Tal. It will take around 4 hours to reach Tal. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 06: Trek to Bagarchap (2.164m)
The next day, you will be down climbing from Tal. Your destination for the day will be Bagarchap and it will be a mild day of trekking along the downhill trail. You will, nevertheless, enjoy the vicinity with the nature while walking along the trail. Overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Day 07: Trek to Chame (2.685m)
On the 7th day of your trek, you will move towards Chame (2630m). In Chame, you will basically see higher Oak and maple tree along with the major Himalayans. Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day 08: Trek to Pisang (3.475m)
For the trek to Pisang we need to follow the track throughout vertical and narrow river valley with deep forests. Your all pain and tiredness from the trek so far will be removed or forgotten once you behold the mountain view of Pisang (3.475m). Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day 09: Trek to Manang (3.535m)
For the trek to Manang (3.535m), there exist two possible ways. Both routes can be followed. Afterward there is Jharsang Khola which should be crossed. There is a village of Gurung known as Khangsar where you can find a small monastery and prayer flags. Continue overnight at camp in Khangsar. Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day 10: Rest and acclimatization
This is a rest day to acclimatize to the higher altitude and the changing environmental conditions. Though a rest day, we stroll around the village and the monastery located in Manang. Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day 11: Trek to Ledar (4.200m)
On the 11th day, we will leave Manang and cross the Marshyangdi Valley after a couple of hours. Then we will be continuing along the way of Jarsang Khola Valley, and finally we get to Ledar at 4.250m. Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day 12: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4.400m)
The next day, we cross the Thorong-La Pass, the most important pass of the region and one of the popular passes in the world. Thorong Pass is situated at an altitude of 5.416 meters and the Pass provides an amazing view of Mount Annapurna and other adjoining mountains. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 13: Crossing the Thorong La Pass (5.416m) and Trek to Muktinath (3.800m)
Crossing the Throng-La Pass (5.416m) on the 13th day of the trek, we make our way towards Muktinath. Muktinath is one of the important Hindu pilgrimage destinations in Nepal. It is very popular among the domestic tourists as it is commonly believed that the deity commands the wishes of the pilgrims. It is also considered as a home for many ethnicities like Tibetans and holy Buddhists. We will stay in a guesthouse nearby the temple.
Day 14: Rest & exploration in Muktinath
The next day we will spend around Muktinath, worshipping the deity and resting for the day. We will however explore around the region as we also go to several monasteries situated in the region. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
Day 15: Trek to Marpha (2.665m)
Our downhill trek starts from the fifteenth day as we continue through the Kali Gandaki Valley to Marpha. Marpha is popular as it is the home for apple orchards as well as all the range of food products prepared from the fruit. Apple brandy prepared from apples of Marpha is quite popular. Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day 16: Trek to Kalopani (2.560m)
Going further down the hill, we will reach Kalopani on the 16th day. The distance from Marpha to Kalopani is short and it will take just around few hours to reach Kalopani, small village in the Annapurna region.
Day 17: Trek to Tatopani (1.180m)
The next day we resume our downhill trek from Kalopani. It takes around four hours to reach Tatopani, hot water spring. Trekkers can also take a dip at the hot-water spring that will be very refreshing and will help in easing the tiredness from the trip. Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day 18: Trek to Ghorepani (2.830m)
From Tatopani, we make our way to Ghorepani, which is another wonderful place of the region studded with several waterfalls on the way. Sunrise view from Ghorepani is also popular among the tourists. Overnight stay at guesthouse.
Day 19: Trek to Tikedhunga (1.550m)
From Ghorepani, we will trek to Tikedhunga as we come near to the end of the wonderful trek. It will take around four hours to reach Tikedhunga. We will stay in a guesthouse in Tikedhunga.
Day 20: Back to Pokhara (850m)
From Tikedhunga, we trek for around couple of hours and reach Nayapul. An hour’s drive from Nayapul is just about enough to take us back to Pokhara. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu
The next day, we will catch a flight from the Pokhara Airport to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 22: Departure
The last day of the itinerary, you will return to your home country or the next destination by boarding a flight from TIA in Kathmandu. We hope to serve you again!