Annapurna circuit Trekking - 16 or 21 days
A superb circular trek of the Annapurna Massif, crossing the Thorong La - 5416 mtr.
Annapurna Circuit Trek - 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 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 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.
****IMPROVED ROUTE**** of Annapurna circuit
trek
For those who want to do 21 days Annapurna circuit trek
We have recently revised the itinerary between Muktinath and Ghorepani 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 21 days
Day 01: Arrival day, check into hotel
and rest.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu
Valley - world heritage sites
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Besi
Shahar (830m/2723ft) by bus. Approx. driving to 6 hours, O/N
at Hotel at guest house ( Tea house)
Day 04 : Besi Shahar to Bahundanda
(1430m/4691ft). Approx. walking 6 to 6:30 hours, O/N at guest
house
Day 05 : Bahundanda to Chamje(1560m/5118ft).
Approx. walking 5 to 6 hours, O/N at guest house
Day 06 - 07 : Chamje to Chame(2725m/8940ft)
via Dhararpani (1810m/5938ft) Approx. walking 5:30 to 6 hours
each day , O/N at guest house
Day 08 - 09 : Chame to Manang(3500m/11483ft)
via Pisang (3190m/10466ft). Approx. walking 5 to 6 hours each
day , O/N at guest house
Day 10 : One day rest in Manang for
acclimatization, walk around it is Himalan Shangri-la. O/N at
guest house
Day 11 -12 : Manang to Throung Phedi(4441m/14570ft)
via Yak Kharka (4090m/13418ft). Approx. walking 4 hours each
day , O/N at guest house
Day 13 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 14 : Muktinath to Jomsom village
via Kagbeni (2665m/8743ft). Approx. walking 5:30 to 6 hours,
O/N at guest house
Day 15 : Fly to Pokhara and same day
drive to Kathmandu , evening cultural show and dinner
Day 16 : Fly to your home country .
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Day 15 -16 : 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 17 : Tatopani to Shikha(1935m/5859ft)
Approx. walking 5 to 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house
Day 18 : Shikha to
Ghorepani (2834m/9298ft) - base of Poonhill . Approx. walking
4:30 to 5 hours, O/N at guest house
Day 19 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 20: 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 21: 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.
The Annapurna circuit trek also can be combined with Manasalu circuit trek, ask us for details.
Photos of the Annapurna circuit trek
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