Annapurna Circuit Trekking
Annapurna Circuit or Round Annapurna Trekking covers the whole Annapurna region. Trekking in Manang Valley, crossing adventurous Thorong-La Pass, following the route of the Kaligandaki River give a rewarding experience of the Himalayan trekking adventure in Nepal. The trek passes close to Upper Mustang trekking route through Muktinath, Kagbeni, Jomsom. From here one can take a plane to Pokhara or continue towards Tatopani, Ghorepani and finally Nayapool. And for the crazy of trek, you can even continue to the Annapurna Base Camp.
FACTS OF THE TREKKING
Trek Days : 14 (itinerary A) or 19 (itinerary B)
Total Days in Nepal : 18 (itinerary A) or 23 (itinerary B)
Maximum Elevation : 5416 meters
Trek Grade : Moderate to Difficult
Accommodation : Lodge / Camping
ITINERARY OF THE TREKKING
ITINERARY A
Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening.
Day 2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation for the trek.
Day 3 : Drive to Besisahar (760m) by bus - 7h.
Day 4 : Besisahar - Bahudanda (1310m) - 6h30.
Day 5 : Bahudanda - Chamje (1430m) - 6h30.
Day 6 : Chamje - Dharapani (1860m) - 6h.
Day 7 : Dharapani - Chame (2710m) - 6h30.
Day 8 : Chame - Pisang (3290m) - 5h.
Day 9 : Pisang - Manang (3350m) - 5h30.
Day 10 : Acclimatization day in Manang.
Day 11 : Manang - Lather (4000m) - 5h.
Day 12 : Lather - Thorong Phedi (4510m) - 3h.
Day 13 : Thorong Phedi - Muktinath (3800m) via Thorong-la Pass (5416m) - 9h.
Day 14 : Muktinath - Jomsom (2730m) - 5h.
Day 15 : Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara - 30 minutes.
Day 16 : Drive to Kathmandu by bus - 8h or fly - 35 minutes.
Day 17 : Free day and farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 18 : Final departure.
ITINERARY B
Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening.
Day 2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation for the trek.
Day 3 : Drive to Besisahar (760m) by bus - 7h.
Day 4 : Besisahar - Bahudanda (1310m) - 6h30.
Day 5 : Bahudanda - Chamje (1430m) - 6h30.
Day 6 : Chamje - Dharapani (1860m) - 6h.
Day 7 : Dharapani - Chame (2710m) - 6h30.
Day 8 : Chame - Pisang (3290m) - 5h.
Day 9 : Pisang - Manang (3350m) - 5h30.
Day 10 : Acclimatization day in Manang.
Day 11 : Manang - Lather (4000m) - 5h.
Day 12 : Lather - Thorong Phedi (4510m) - 3h.
Day 13 : Thorong Phedi - Muktinath (3800m) via Thorong-la Pass (5416m) - 9h.
Day 14 : Muktinath - Jomsom (2730m) - 5h.
Day 15 : Jomsom - Tukuche (2590m) - 4h.
Day 16 : Tukuche - Ghasa (2010m) - 5h.
Day 17 : Ghasa - Tatopani (1190m) - 5h. Visit the hot springs.
Day 18 : Tatopani - Ghorepani (2850m) - 8h.
Day 19 : Ghorepani - Ghandruk (1950m) - 7h.
Day 20 : Ghandruk - Nayapool (1100m) - 5h. Drive to Pokhara by bus - 1h30.
Day 21 : Drive to Kathmandu by bus - 8h or fly - 35 minutes.
Day 22 : Free day and farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 23 : Final departure.
