Annapurna circuit Trek takes you through distinct regional scenery of rivers, flora, fauna and more. Round Annapurna Trekking makes your holiday memorable in Nepal. Annapurna circuit Trekking covers different Himalayan village, Thorung La pass 5416 m, Kaligandaki Valley, Muktinath, Jomsom and typical village Marpha.
1. Annapurna Circuit Trek
Day01: Arrival.
After arriving in Kathmandu, our representative welcomes in Airport & transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day02: Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.
Kathmandu Durbar Square:
This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between 12th and 18th Centuries, used
to be the seat of ancient Malla Kings of Kathmandu. It is the place where kings of Nepal are
crowned and their coronations solemnized. An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone
inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. Kumari Temple.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square is an enchanting mélange of Palace buildings, artistic courtyards and
graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the former Royal Palace complex is
the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of
bronze statues and religious monuments. One remarkable monument here is 17th century
temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar to (820m)7 hrs & Dharapani((1860m)
After breakfast, your trekking guide come in your hotel and drive to Besisahar (185km/7hrs).
Our journey into the hills through the winding roads along the Trishuli River. Enroot we see
more of countryside of Nepal that offers greenery, rivers, villages, farms and beautiful
mountain scenarios. Overnight in Dharapani.
Day 04: Dharapani to Chame (2670m/ 5 hrs).
Similar walk the sufficient walk another days through the same valley hikes up to the eastern
part of the river. We a cross with so many beautiful waterfalls and green pine forests on the
way. After 2 hrs walk we can see close view of Mt. Annapurna II 7940m., Annapurna IV 7525m.
Close to the head quarter town called Chame.
2. Day 05: Chame to Pisang (3100m/5hrs).
After starting trekking Chame to Pisang we pass through Lamjung Himal (6893m). The mountain
disappears as you climb the path up the valley, passing a huge apple orchard. From this point
the valley becomes extremely steep-sided as you follow the path to Bhratang (2950m.). You can
see the east peak of Annapurna II as well as Pisang Peak (6091m.) to the north-east. Continuing
on, you come to a long mani wall by a bridge and the lower village of Pisang.
Day 06: Pisang to Manang (3440m/6hrs).
When we are walking through Pisang, we can see good views of the Manang Valley, Tilicho
Peak (7145m) & after descending we can see Hondge (3320m). From here we can see in north
east side face of Annapurna III, Sabje Khola Valley, and Annapurna IV [7525m]. Large chortens
and mani walls abound and the tall peaks of the Himalaya spread out before us - Annapurna II,
Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna [7455m] and, to the rear, Tilicho Peak [7145m].
Day 07: Aclimization on Manang rest day.
Explore other old monasteries in Manang. From here we can see many high mountains and
peaks called Annapurna II, Annapurna II and III 7555m., Gangapurna 7454m. Tilicho Peak
7134m. Manaslu 9156m., Chulu east 6059 and many more.
Day 08: Manang to Yak Kharka (4350m/5hrs.).
Now the trail ascends gently all the way to Yak Kharka passing through the Gunsang (3960m.)
village. En route, you can see panoramic views all the day.
Day 09: Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi (4420m/3hrs).
After Yak Kharka, we climb gradually to a ridge before descending to the headwaters of the
Marshyangdi. After a short ascent up the mountain path on the right bank, you follow a narrow
trail across an unstable spree slope and then descend to Thorung Phedi.
Day 10: Thorung Phedi-Thorung la pass-Muktinath (3850m/7hrs).
3. We start early today for your crossing of Thorung La [5416m]. The trail becomes steep
immediately on leaving camp but as this trail has been used by local people for hundreds of
years the path is well defined. The gradient then eases and after around 4 hours of steady
climbing, you reach the chorten and prayer flags of the pass. The views are dramatic to say the
least, from the snow-covered mountains above, to the head of the Kali Gandaki valley below
and the brown and purple hills of Mustang which are spread out before us. The descent to
Muktinath is a knee pounding 1600m but it's compensated for with excellent views of
Dhaulagiri. Eventually the moraines give way to grassy slopes before a pleasant walk along the
Jhong Khola Valley to Muktinath and its shrines and temple.
Day 11: Muktinath to Jomsom(2665m/ 6hrs)
Day12: Jomsom to Pokhara.
Day 13: Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Day14: Departure.