Once we descend from the pass we will come into view of Mustang; a colorful landscape that is home to Tibetan Buddhism and many friendly mangolian looking people. We will follow the deepest gorge on Earth, the Kali Gandaki Valley, which is guarded by the giant peaks Dhaulagiri (8169m) and Nilgiri, then we use the same ancient paths that where used as trade routes between Nepal, India and Tibet. We will pass through apple and wheat farming areas, interacting with local Thakali people and sharing our beautiful moments with sheep and yak herders.
Below is the related Topic and Article about Annapurna circuit Hiking you may be interested to read

On March 21, 2010 The New York Times published an article about Annapurna Circuit trek giving the headline "Last Footfall in Nepal" please read here the full article - it says Hiking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal Before Roads Take Over - NYTimes.com and they recommended Earthbound Expeditions as one of the reputed trekking agency in Nepal to arrange such trek.
Also read a beutifully written blog by one of our clients about Annapurna circuit trek with us in Octobert 2010 at http://thirdeyemom.com/category/travel-by-country/nepal-travel/
One of our clients Mr. David Ellison just uploded beutiful pictures of Annapurna circuit, the team of 4 teachers from California did Annapurna circuit trek, Rafting, Yoga and Chitwan trip with us in June 2011, please click here to view photos
On May 27th, 2011, BBC at travel section covered an Article about Annapurna circuit - see full article about it from this link, the time to do Annapurna circuit trek is now.

****IMPROVED ROUTE**** of Annapurna circuit trek - For those who want to do 20 days Annapurna circuit trek

We have recently revised the itinerary between Muktinath and Ghorepani pooh hill for this Annapurna circuit trek to avoid the dirt-road being built along the Kali Gandaki Valley. This section of the route now follows footpaths through pretty villages away from the road, but returns to the traditional circuit villages for overnight lodge stays. Like the route will go Jomsom to Dona Lake to Marpha visting some Gompas. From Marpha it goes to Tibetan refuge camp to Chibang Tukuche . Then to Larjung Titi lake - Titi village , Taklung - Kunjo then Ghasa.
The Annapurna circuit trek you can also end in Jomsom taking flight to Pokhara, if so the trek can be shorten to 16 or 18 days. Because of the motorable road reached to Jomsom now ( although not many car or Jeep running) people prefer to fly from Jomsom to Pokhara.

An outline itinerary for Annapurna circuit trekking 16 days or 20 days

Day 01: Arrival day, check into hotel and rest.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley - UNESCO world heritage sites
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Besi Shahar (830m/2723ft) by bus. Same day drive further and hike up to Bahundanda (1430m/4691ft). O/N at guest house
Day 04 : Bahundanda to Chamje (1560m/5118ft). Approx. walking 5 to 6 hours, O/N at guest house
Day 05 - 06 : Chamje to Chame (2725m/8940ft) via Dhararpani (1810m/5938ft) Approx. walking 5:30 to 6 hours each day , O/N at guest house
Day 07 - 08 : Chame to Manang (3500m/11483ft) via Pisang (3190m/10466ft). Approx. walking 5 to 6 hours each day , O/N at guest house
Day 09 : One day rest in Manang for acclimatization, walk around it is Himalan Shangri-la. O/N at guest house
Day 10 -11 : Manang to Throung Phedi (4441m/14570ft) via Yak Kharka (4090m/13418ft). Approx. walking 4 hours each day , O/N at guest house
Day 12: Throung Phedi to Muktinath (3802m/11512ft) crossing Throung-la pass(5416m/17769ft) - hightlight of this trek. Approx. walking 8:30 to 9 hours , O/N at guest house
Day 13: Muktinath to Jomsom village via Kagbeni (2665m/8743ft). Approx. walking 5:30 to 6 hours, O/N at guest house
Day 14 : Fly to Pokhara and saty in Pokhara, explore the lake city.
Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu, evening join cultural show and dinner
Day 16 : Fly to your home country .
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Day 14 -15 : Jomsom Marpha to Tatopani (Natural hotspring - ENJOY!) - (1110m/13361f) via Ghasa (2080m/6824ft). Approx. walking 5:30 to 6 hours each day, O/N at guest house
Day 16: Tatopani to Shikha (1935m/5859ft) Approx. walking 5 to 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house
Day 17: Shikha to Ghorepani (2834m/9298ft) - base of Poonhill . Approx. walking 4:30 to 5 hours, O/N at guest house
Day 18: Ghorepani (2834m/9298ft) to Poon Hill (3210m/10531ft) , trek to Nyapul and drive to Pokhara by car for an hour. Approx. walking 6 hours, O/N at Hotel at 3 star
Day 19: Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. Approx. driving 5 to 6 hours, O/N at Hotel at 3 stars, we host you a dinner with cultural show
Day 20: After breakfast transfer to the Airport for departure.
You can extend trip to Chitwan National park for 2 / 3 days, or do some white water river rafting, Everest Experience mountain flights, Can join Yoga or spa retreats etc. Ask us for full range of options.

As we are flexible and run small group treks. You can choose your own departure date to join us !!
The trek is guaranteed to run even we have just 1 or 2 person in the team.
We can confirmed trip for Spet 17th - 16 days Annapurna circuit trek. Also other dates kinldy write to find out more.
The Annapurna circuit trek also can be combined with Manasalu circuit trek, ask us for details.

Trekking round the Annapurnas with Tilicho lake - Yuou can do this side trip
If you want trekking to the Tilicho lake trough the village of Khangsar that is also possible.
You can also reach to Jomsom by crossing Mesokanto la, but it is bit harder trek and have to be prepared.
From Manang instead of taking the valley north directly to the Thorong la pass you can continue the main valley to the west and have a side trek to Tilicho lake - the highest lake in the world ( 5300 mter). You can trek Manang - Khangsar- Tilicho Basecamp lodge then to thorong Phedi via Khangsar this will add total 3 days in your trek from Manang.

Photos of the Annapurna circuit trek Nepal

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