Annapurna Circuit Trek

Trip Facts

Difficulty

Moderate

Country

Nepal

Duration

20 Days

Altitude

5416 M

Accommodation

Hotel / Lodge / Tent

Trip Start From

Kathmandu

Trip Ends At

Kathmandu

Overview

The Annapurna Circuit is a popular name for a trek within the Annapurna mountain range of central Nepal. The trek begins at Besisahar or Bhulbhule in the Marshyangdi river valley and concludes in the Kali Gandaki Gorge that separates Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I, and is one of the deepest gorges in the world.

Besisahar can be reached after a seven hour drive from Kathmandu. The trail passes along lush green valleys with terraced paddy fields, roaring rivers with beautiful waterfalls; thick rhododendron forests snowy peaks, alpine meadows and deserts at higher elevations. Having a unique cultural aspect trekkers encounter friendly settlements with Hindu origin, and the Tibetan Buddhism or Bön culture of the people living at higher elevations.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrival at Kathmandu airport & transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 02:

In Kathmandu for official procedures and preparations
Day 03:

Morning drive Kathmandu to Bhulbhule (840m) via Beshishar. (186 km) west of Kathmandu by bus. Driving 7-8 hours. Overnight at lodge
Day 04:

Trek Bhulbhule to Jagat (1300m). 6-7 hrs. Overnight at lodge
Day 05:

Trek Jagat to Dharapani (1860m). 5 hours. Overnight at lodge
Day 06:

Trek Dharapani to Chame (2670m). 6 hours. Overnight at lodge
Day 07:

Trek Chame to Pisang (3330m). 5 hours. Overnight at lodge
Day 08:

Trek Pisang to Manang (3540m). 5 hours. Overnight at lodge
Day 09:

Rest Day in Manang for acclimatization. Overnight at lodge
Day 10:

Trek Manang to Yak Kharka/Leddar (4200m). 4 hours. Overnight at teahouse.
Day 11:

Trekking Yak Kharka/Leddar to Thorang Phedi (4450m). 3 to 4 hours. Overnight at teahouse.
Day 12:

Trek Thorang Phedi to Muktinath via Thorang-la passes (5416m). 8-9 hours. Overnight at lodge
Day 13:

Trek to Marpha(2670m).6-7 hours. Overnight at lodge
Day 14:

Trek to to Lete (2480m). 6-7 hours. Overnight at lodge
Day 15:

Trekking to Tatopani (1990m). Walkin 7 hours. Overnight at lodge
Day 16:

Trek Tatopani to Ghorepani (2860m). 7 hours. Overnight at lodge
Day 17:

Early morning hike to Poonhill for a sunrise and mountain view. Back to Ghorepani for breakfast and trek to Ulleri (1960m) Total 9-10 hrs. Overnight at lodge
Day 18:

TTrek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Day 19:

Return back to Kathmandu by scheduled flight and transfer to hotel.
Day 20:

International departure.

Moderate

Moderate to strenuous trekking
May require carrying bag pack (10kg)
Elevations from 2500m to 5500m
Moderate terrain
Nights are spent in lodge or tents
Trek duration of two weeks in high altitude

Package Details

Cost Includes:

Transfer airport-hotel-airport for Int. and domestic flights.
Standard lodge accommodation on room sharing basis with fixed meals during the trek. (breakfast , lunch and dinner)
Wages, accommodation and food of guide and porter on trek. (2 trekkers share 1 porter on trek)
Applicable government and local taxes, insurance for guide and porters.
Transportation: KTM-Besisahar-Bulbulle-Nayapul-Pokhara-KTM.
One night accommodation on room sharing basis with breakfast and dinner (MAP) at tourist class hotel in Pokhara.

Cost Excludes:

Expenses of personal nature, personal tips, alcoholic beverages, cold drinks and mineral water/boiled water
Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance, personal medical expenses and rescue evacuation.
Hot shower during the trek.
Personal trekking gears.
Any costs arising due to flight cancellation, political disturbance, natural disaster and deviation in programs.
Tourist visa for Nepal and International flight to/from Kathmandu.