Annapurna Circuit Trek

Considered one of the best treks in the world, this trek takes you through distinct regional scenery of rivers, flora, fauna and above all – mountains. There are four regions that are passed through on the trek; Lamjung, Manang, Mustang and Myagdi. Lamjung and Myagdi of the lower elevations are both predominantly Hindu and with lush green subtropical valleys with villages and terraced farming.

Manang and Mustang are of the higher elevations and are predominantly Tibetan Buddhist. The Manang people are Gurung (not Tibetan descent) and are very proud of their unique cultural heritage and merging of lower land Gurung and Tibetan cultural influences.

The trek goes counter-clockwise from Besisahar to Nayapul and reaches its summit in Thorung La (pass) at the height of 5416m, or 17,769 feet. The route goes past the following mountains: Manaslu (an 8,000-plus meter peak), Langtang Himal, Annapurna II and IV, Annapurna III and Gangapurna, and, of course, Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri — passing through the world’s deepest gorge in between those two 8,000-plus meter peaks. Poon Hill, at the end of the trek, affords views of those two mountains, as well as South Annapurna and Macchupucchre, the “Fishtail Mountain.”

This is a “teahouse trek,” meaning there are villages with lodges and restaurants to eat and stay in along the entire route.

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Duration: 23 days
Max elevation: 5,416 m
Activity: trekking
Best time: Mar-Jun/Sep-Dec

Brief Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival in Kathmandu (1315m/4264 ft)

Day 2:
Kathmandu city sightseeing

Day 3:
Kathmandu - Besisahar - Khudi (800m/2624 ft) 8 - 9 hrs drive

Day 4:
Khudi - Sirung (2200m/7216 ft) 6 - 7 hrs.

Day 5:
Sirung - Chamje (1410m/4626ft) 5 - 6 hrs.

Day 6:
Chamje - Dharapani (1960m/6430ft) 5 - 6 hrs.

Day 7:
Dharapani - Chame (2710m/8891ft) 5 - 6 hrs.

Day 8:
Chame - Pisang (3300m/10824ft) 5 - 6 hrs.

Day 9:
Pisang - Manang (3540m) 6 - 7 hrs.

Day 10:
Manang: Rest

Day 11:
Manang - Yak Kharka (4110m/13484ft) 3 - 4 hrs.

Day 12:
Yak Kharka - Thorong Phedi (4600m/15092ft) 3 - 4 hrs.

Day 13:
Thorong Phedi - Muktinath (3800/12467ft) 7 - 8 hrs.

Day 14:
Muktinath - Marpha (2670m/8760ft) 4 - 5 hrs.

Day 15:
Marpha - Kalopani (2530 m/8300 ft) 5 - 6 hrs.

Day 16:
Kalopani - Tatopani (1200m/3937ft) 6 - 7 hrs.

Day 17:
Tatopani - Ghorepani (2850m/9350ft) 7 - 8 hrs.

Day 18:
Ghorepani - Tadapani (2710m/8891ft) 6 - 7 hrs.

Day 19:
Tadapani - Ghandruk - Pokhara (850m/2789ft) 5 - 6 hrs trek, 1 hr drive

Day 20:
Pokhara Tour

Day 21:
Pokhara - Kathmandu

Day 22:
Kathmandu Sightseeing

Day 23:
Departure

Included

All airport transfers
Accommodation in Kathmandu in Royal Penguin Boutique Hotel & Spa, double occupancy, with breakfast
Accommodation in a hotel in Pokhara, double occupancy, with breakfast
All transfers by private Japanese vehicle for the whole trip
English speaking tour guide for 2 days S/S
Flight ticket PKR – KTM
Domestic airport taxes
Annapurna Circuit trekking package for 17 days
Accommodation in normal teahouse lodges while trekking
All meals & tea or coffee 3 times a day while on trek
1 good English speaking Sherpa guide with necessary porters
TIMS card & ACAP permit
Trekking equipment like: dawn jacket, sleeping bag, trekking stick, water bottle, rain poncho etc
Insurance for our staff
All Government taxes