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Annapurna Circuit Trek

18 Days

Annapurna Circuit Trekking is one of the top ten popular trekking, an extraordinary mountain range in the Himalayas. It is also regarded as a walking holidays in the world. There are some breathtaking experiences you can make while going in this trip in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The Thorung La pass (5416m) is one of the world’s highest trekking passes. The view from the trail and the pass itself are outstanding. This circuit offers vast biodiversity, cultural live museum and splendid beauty of nature.

Overview

This area has been accessible to tourists since 1980. A recent poll by Modern Maturity (USA) named this region’s walking paths among the greatest in the world, making it one of the most popular trekking destinations worldwide. It leads you across the foothills of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains and through groves of rhododendron. Amazing views of the peaks, including Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Dhaulagiri (the magnificent ice pyramid), Machchhapuchhre (Fish Tail), Annapurna South, and Manaslu, may be had when trekking the Annapurna Circuit.

The Annapurna Circuit Trek can be completed in two to four weeks. There are numerous ways to get to your starting site for the Annapurna Trek, including taking a bus to Nadi. The path circles the Annapurna Range, a group of enormous, snow-capped peaks, several of which rise to elevations of above 26,000 feet. The 17,000-foot passes, glaciers, the world’s deepest valley, pine forests, rice terraces, tundra, isolated settlements, and historic monasteries may all be seen when trekking the Annapurna circuit. The majority of journeys begin at the Marsyangdi River and proceed north via Chame, Pisang, and Braga (or other valley communities) to the forested Manang Valley. It will take some time for you to adjust to the higher altitude. The 5416-meter Thorung La Pass will come into view halfway through the journey. Reaching the Hindu and Buddhist sanctuaries at Muktinath requires a difficult descent from the other side of the pass.

Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu and pickup from airport and drop in 3 start hotel in Kathmandu on BB plan.

Today you will be preparation for your trek. Our team will help you to get around town and look for your trek gears if required including trek maps. Rest you will have the whole day for yourself. You can go around Thamel area and enjoy local cuisine and meet local people.

We leave early from Kathmandu to drive to Nagdi. There is good road leading up to Besisahar. After getting to Besiahar, we changed buses and drove to Nagdi for two hours. Nagdi is a little settlement on a riverbank. following the lengthy bus ride. We get there, clean up, and stay the night in the neighborhood lodge.

On the first day of the hike, we pass through woodlands, rice paddies, and a number of suspension bridges. We can see the Marsyangdi Khola below and rugged hills all around once we get to the cliff at Jagat. One of the highlights of the day's journey is seeing the bee hives at the top of the cliffs. We arrive at Chamje shortly after, where we spend the night.

After passing through steep and narrow valleys, through forests of bamboo, pine, and rhododendron, and through the rocky inclines of a mountain, we reach a bridge that leads to a short rise, and at the peak of the climb, a broadening valley becomes visible. We had to go through fields of barley, wheat, and potatoes for a while before arriving at Dharapani after arriving at the settlement of Tal. From there, we head west toward Bagarchhap via the forests of fir and pine.

We go from Bagarchhap to a Danaque village, after which there is a strenuous ascent to a Tamang village offering breathtaking views of Manaslu, Lamjung, Annapurna, and other stunning mountains. We hike down a gradually level trail to Thanchowk, Kolo, and ultimately Chame, passing through a Tibetan settlement that serves as a transition between the high slopes and plains.

After going through the ancient section of Chame, we ascend to Telekhu and then follow a long, level trail through trees until we reach Brathang. After the trail rounded a bend, we had to cross a suspension bridge to return to the south bank of the Marsyangdi River. The trail then levels out as we travel from the upper Manang valley to Pisang, crossing a pine-forested ridge gently.

The upper part of the Manang district begins at the town of Pisang. This day's hike leads up to the Tibetan-style settlement of Braga. Here, the homes are piled on top of one another to create verandas that touch one other's rooftops. The Gompa, the biggest in the district, is the main draw. It is positioned atop a steep crag with a view of the entire hamlet and features an enormous assortment of statues on display. We travel to Manang after some time, where we rest and spend the night.

We must acclimate as we move to higher altitudes in order to reduce our chance of developing altitude sickness. With its stunning natural surroundings and a quick diversion up to Khangsar in the afternoon, Manang is the ideal location.

We feel refreshed and ready to carry on with our journey after the nap. We pass the big trees and enter fields with lots of yaks and horses grazing in them as we head towards the alpine grass and junipers. The peaceful setting of Yak Kharka, with its meadows and precipitous slopes, is ideal for our overnight stay. We might alternatively decide to go to Letdar and spend the night there by walking for an hour.

Acclimating to the rising altitudes while ascending the east bank of Jarang Khola is facilitated by trekking to Letdar. After a while, we arrive at the Thorung Phedi, a meadow encircled by sheer cliff faces. There have been a few reports of sightings of snow leopards and blue sheep in the area, but griffons and lammergeyers are rather common. Here, we stay the night.

We hike for approximately seven to eight hours on this particular day. Although the trail has been used for many years, it can still be challenging in the upper reaches when strong gusts are present. Sheep and yaks, along with other commercial products, are thought to have been transported in and out of Manang for hundreds of years via this trail. In almost six hours, we arrive at Thorung Phedi.

Our arduous trek will be repaid with breathtaking views of Khatungkang, a severely glaciated peak, Annapurna, and Gangapurna as we reach Thorung La Pass. Following a 1600 m descent, we can see the majestic Dhaulagiri in the distance. The trail eventually levels out and passes through meadows and lush fields before arriving to Muktinath.

Muktinath, a place of nirvana in Hinduism, is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists and is home to several monasteries and a temple. The 108 water sprouts that release holy water and the Jwalamai temple, which has an eternal flame and spring, are the site's main draws. Each year, thousands of pilgrims come here to visit.

To get to Kagbeni, we leave Muktinath and proceed along the Jomsom trek's route, passing through meadows, streams, and fruit orchards. Examine the old settlement before continuing to descend from Kagbeni to Jomson, in the Kali Gandaki valley.

The road that leads from Marpha to Kalopani passes by the traditional Thakali settlement of Chokhopani. The broad vistas of the Himalayas encompass numerous snow-capped peaks, such as Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Annapurna, and many more. From this point on, we cross a river and eventually arrive to Kalopani on a recently built road.

We now leave Tatopani and go through Nepalese midland villages with terraced farms and sloping agricultural land. We pass through local flora, including magnolia and rhododendron, as we trek uphill. We eventually arrive to Ghorepani, where the stunning mountains are illuminated by the evening sky. We take a nap in Ghorepani so that we can leave early the next day for Poonhill.

The trek's high point must be the early morning ascent to Poonhil for the sunrise, as we travel to the viewpoint position just before sunrise. One of life's most memorable moments will occur when you see the snow-capped peaks accentuated in the shifting golden rays of the dawn. Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna range are among the peaks in the landscape. Also referred to as a photographer's paradise, we can spend some time here capturing the amazing moments in a frame by taking breath-blowing photos of the captivating surroundings. After breakfast, we descend to Ghorepani and begin our five-hour hike to Nayapul. The first portion of the hike, up to Tikhedhunga, is a hard downhill climb with several switchbacks.From there, it takes us several hours to get to Nayapool via terraced farms. After that, a little drive will get us to Pokhara.

Pokhara is a lovely city in western Nepal that is well-known for its gorgeous lakes, amazing scenery, and views of the mountains. This is a list of some of the most popular places you will see while on your sightseeing trip in Pokhara: Phewa Lake, Peace Pagoda, Bindhyabasini Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave and Seti river gorge.

We begin our journey towards Kathmandu after taking in the natural and cultural splendor of Pokhara. It takes us six or seven hours to go to Kathmandu. We have the option of relaxing or exploring the capital city's tourist attractions.

Includes

  • Free International and domestic airport pick up and drop off by private car/Jeep/ Hiace.
  • Accommodation on B/B plan in Kathmandu for 3-night in a 3-star hotel.
  • Meals on a full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner/ the main course) during the trek.
  • All guide salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance.
  • All necessary papers, including Annapurna Conservation fee and trekking permit.
  • Tea House accommodation during the trek.
  • All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit& Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) permit.
  • Tourist deluxe bus Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
  • Private transport Pokhara-Nayapul and Phedi to Pokhara.
  • Professional trekking guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
  • A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people).
  • Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel Insurance Company.
  • Government tax, service charge and official expenses.
  • Three nights 3-star standard hotel in Pokhara in BB plan.
  • Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms) Which will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker.

Excludes

  • Nepal entry visa fees (USD 30 for a day tourist visa can be obtained at the Airport of Kathmandu on arrival!)
  • Single supplement $200 extra.
  • Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule the schedules of this trekking trip program
  • All kinds of beverages, including alcoholic and nonalcoholic, as well as hot and cold drinks
  • Additional costs are out of management control due to the landscape, weather conditions, illness, changes in government policies, strikes, physical conditions, etc.
  • Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).

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Annapurna Circuit Trek

Trip Facts

  • Mar-May and Sept-Nov
  • Kathmandu
  • Kathmandu
  • 5416 m/17769 ft
  • 5-7 hrs
  • Tea house during the trek

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