Annapurna Circuit Trek

The high point of the trek entails crossing of the 5414m high Throng Pass, from the arid valley of the upper Manang, home of Tibeto- Buddhists,

down to the Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath, and the Kali Gandaki valley, the world's deepest river gorge, before heading down to Pokhara. Besides the mountain views, we encounter on this trek a variety of mountain communities of the Gurung, Manangi and Thakali people. Annapurna region is best described as the most happening incentive trekking destination of Nepal. The Annapurna Circuit Trek has been proved as a highly praised and spectacular trekking route in the Annapurna region since it opened to foreign trekkers in 1977. This three weeks trek starts right from Besishahar and goes along the Marshyangdi River, with great view of Manashlu and Himal Chuli to the east. This magnificent trek leads you to the fine village inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic view of the white Himalayas. As it continues to the north of the main Himalayan range on to the high and dry Tibetan Plateau, the scenery is equally breathtaking.

The highest point of the trek is Thorungla pass at the top of the valley at 5416m high. Due to the difficulties of crossing the pass, the circuit is usually walked in a counter clockwise direction. Traveling clockwise the longer ascent and shorter descent from west to east is too much for many peoples to manage in one day. To top it all, the crossing of the Thorong La pass (5,416m) is a challenging ascent, surrounded by some of the most magnificent.

Duration : 20 Nights / 21 Days
Trekking Routes : Besishar- Manang- Throung La pass-Muktinath -Tatopani( natural hotspring)-Ghorepani Poonhill- Ghaundrung village-Pokhara.

Day 01 Arrive and talk in details regarding about the trip for basic preparation.

Day 02 Kathmandu to Besi Shahar

elevation at 830 meters (5:30 hours driving by tourist bus), and over night at guesthouse. You will witness nice scenery of white mountains, green scenery of hillock, rivers, and hamlets around, while driving to Besishahar.

Day 03 Besishar to Baundada (1430 meters)

You will encounter to typical local houses and see different different faces of different people, who greet you (NAMASTE) with their smiling faces (6:30 hours)

Day 04 Baundanda to Chamje 1560 meters (6 hours)

Day 05 Chamje to Dharapani 1881 meters (5:30 hours)

Day 06 Dharapani to Chame 2725 meters

You will see the people look like Tibetan. It is said they were migrated from Tibet in the past. You also will see the Tibetan style thatched houses. (6 hours).

Day 07 Chame to Pisang 3100 meters (5:30 hours)

Day 08 Pisang to Manang 3500meters (5hours)

Day 09 Acclimatization day at Manang

You must take one-day rest here and do a short hiking up to a hillside at noon for your body adjustment.

Day 10 Manang to Yak kharka 4090 meters (5 hours)

Day 11 Yak kharka to Throung Phedi 4420 meters (5 hours)

Day 12 Throung Phedi to Thorongla la (cross over 5416 meters)

then trek down to Muktinath (3800 meters ). This day you are crossing Thorong - la over 5416 meters. So, you should get up early in the morning around 3 - 4 o,clock due to the weather condition. It takes 4 - 5 hours to get on the top.So, you had better to be on the top before 9 - 10 o'clock in the morning. Because the winds blows strongly afterwards. You will see the magnificent views of the Himalayas. Then you go descend to Muktinath. In Muktinath, there are some monasteries and the Muktinath temple itself. Muktinath means "God of Nirvana". It is said that all sorrow are relieved once you visit this temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple held sacred by Hindus as well as Buddhists. Many pilgrimage visit the temple in the month of September. There is 108 waterspouts around the temple from which pour holy water. Another attraction for the visitors is Jwala Mai Temple nearby, contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas underground. (8:30 hours).

Day 13 Muktinath to Marpha via Jomsom (2665 meters)

This place is famous for apple orchids and its apple brandy. You may have a real test of it (5:30 hours)

Day 14 Marpha to Ghasa 2080 meters (6 hours).

Day 15 Ghasa to Tatopani (1180 meters).

Tatopani means hot spring.There is a natural hot spring beside the Kaligandaki river. So, you may have an experience having a bath in the natural hot spring( 6hours)

Day 16 Tatopani to Shikha( 2020m- 6116ft) (5 hours)

Day 17 Shikha to Ghorepani (2834m-9298ft). (4:30 hours)

Day 18 Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2520m-8268ft)

An early start and an hour hiking to Poon Hill (3195m) leads us to a brilliant spectacle, this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. After spending about 45 minutes on the hillside, we come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and start walking to Tadapani. From Ghorepani the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). We descend to reach Banthanti, before winding our way to Tadapani (2540m).( 6 :30 hours)