Annapurna circuit hiking or trekking in Nepal - 16 or 20 days
A superb circular trek of the Annapurna
Massif, crossing the Thorong La pass - 5416 mtr - incrediable
landscape!
The Annapurna Circuit trek was named the world's greatest trek
by Backpacker Magazine in their Jan "09 International travel
edition.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Nepal:
a classical trek of Nepal through one of the best trekking trails
in the world!!..
The Annapurna circuit trek starts
from a drive to Besishar and wings through lush, subtropical
forests and traditional farming terrace villages of west Nepal.
Every ridge brings a Himalayan panorama with Annapurna and Himalchuli
soaring above. A trek of the Marshangdi River valley will bring
you almost to the base of Gangapurna and into the Manang valley
where you will spend unforgettable 2 days gazing at the snow-covered
peaks above and the beauty of the landscape around, Manang is
a Himalayan Shangri-La. We will then proceed to climb the pass
Thorong-la, (5416mtr), which once on top has a perfect 360-degree
view that is breathtaking will make you feel proud to be there!
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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