Annapurna Circuit Trekking
Schedule
Fri Sep 01 2023 at 06:30 am to Fri Sep 15 2023 at 02:00 am
Location
Everest Destiny Treks | Kathmandu, BA
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The Annapurna Circuit is a trek within the mountain ranges of central Nepal. The total length of the route varies between 160–230 km, depending on where motor transportation is used and where the trek is ended. This trek crosses two different river valleys and encircles the Annapurna Massif.Itinerary
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1st Day: Kathmandu Arrival and Check-in to the Hotel
The representatives from World Sight Journeys will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport upon your arrival. We then transfer you to the hotel for the overnight stay.
2nd Day: Trek Preparation.
Shop around and get preparation, evening meet our trek crew and you will be breif about trek. Overnight stay.
[Meal: Breakfast]
3rd Day: Drive from Kathmandu to Syange (1100m) – 8 Hours
After taking the morning breakfast in the morning, we take a drive to Besishahar from Kathmandu. It’s a distance of 185 kilometers and takes about 5 hours to reach there. Besishahar offers you the beautiful views of snowcapped mountains around. After having Lunch rest we drive more for 3 hours to Syange Village. We stay overnight at a guesthouse.
[Meal: Lunch Dinner Breakfast]
4th Day: Trek from Syange to Bagarchhap (2160m)
Today, our day begins with a rocky trail following the Marsyangdi River steadily uphill to Tal. Tal is the first village in the Manang District. Crossing the wide and flat valley, our trail continues up and down to Dharapani (1890m). Upon reaching Bagarchhap, you can witness the typical flat roofed stone houses of local Tibetans. The village is surrounded by apple Orchads and maize fields. We stay overnight at a guesthouse.
[Meal: Lunch Dinner Breakfast]
5th Day: Trek from Bagarchhap to Chame (2630m)
Our trail climbs to Tyanja today continuing through the forest. As we reach Chame, the headquarter of Manang District, you will be rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II. We also witness two small hot springs by the town. Besides, we are also introduced with the local community of which the residents are said to have migrated from Tibet centuries ago. We stay overnight at a guesthouse at Chame.
[Meal: Lunch Dinner Breakfast]
6th Day: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3300m)
Our day starts through a deep forest in a steep and narrow valley crossing a river on a long bridge. After crossing another bridge, we can witness some of the beautiful rock faces of soaring PaungdaDanda. And from there, we join the trail to climb to Pisang. We stay overnight at a guesthouse.
[Meal: Lunch Dinner Breakfast]
7th Day: Trek from Pisang to Manang (3540m)
We continue through the upper part of the Manang District today. People of this region herd yaks and raise crops for a part of the year. From Pisang, there are two alternative trails from north and south of Marsyangdi River which meets up again at Mungji.From Mungji, our trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden valley of Bryanga just nearby Manang. We stay overnight at a guesthouse.
[Meal: Lunch Dinner Breakfast]
8th Day: Acclimatization at Manang
We spend a day acclimatizing at Manang. We spend the whole day doing some fine day walks and enjoying the magnificent sights around the village. We can explore the absolutely gorgeous Manang Valley and the lifestyle of the people there. We stay overnight at a guesthouse.
[Meal: Lunch Dinner Breakfast]
9th Day: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4000m)
Following the trail, we continue our journey from Manang today. Our trail ascends nearly 500m to Yak Kharka. Climbing steadily through TenkiManang, we leave the Marsyangdi Valley and continue along the JarsangKhola valley. We eventually reach Yak Kharka at 4000m where you can see the herds of yaks and vegetation thinning out. We stay overnight at a guesthouse.
[Meal: Lunch Dinner Breakfast]
10th Day: Trek from Yak Kharka to ThorongPhedi (4450m)
From Yak Kharka, we continue our ascent for about two hours and then descend down to cross the river. We then climb up to ThorongPhedi where you can see some decent guesthouses. We stay overnight at a guesthouse.
[Meal: Lunch Dinner Breakfast]
11th Day: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3800m) via Thorong La Pass (5416m)
One our journey today is going to be quite longer today. So we start early in the morning before sunrise to reach the Pass by 9am. We have to consider about the weather conditions that might greatly affect our journey particularly at the Thorung La pass which is at the altitude of 5416m. We have to climb steeply on a regular route which is quite easy to follow. We need to take maximum care as it often causes terrible problems to cross the pass if it is covered by heavy snow. It takes around four hours to climb up to the pass. After walking for around four more hours from Thorong La Pass, we reach the holy temple of Muktinath, which is considered one of the holiest pilgrimagesin Nepal. Muktinath Area is home to several monasteries along with the temple of Muktinath. Interestingly, Muktinath is sacred pilgrimage site for both Buddhists and Hindus. You can witness 108 water sprouts around it and a gorgeous natural spring and an eternal flame fueled by natural gas. We stay overnight at a guesthouse.
[Meal: Lunch Dinner Breakfast]
12th Day: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2670m)
Today we leave Muktinath and descend through the Kaligandaki Valley to Jomsom. Jomsom is considered a home to the legendary apple orchids is known as the Apple capital of Nepal. Apple Brandy is another local specialty that you may be lucky enough to taste on the way. We stay overnight at a guesthouse.
[Meal: Lunch Dinner Breakfast]
13th Day: Drive from Jomsom to Pokhara
It takes only 8-9 Hours to reach Pokhara, where we stay overnight.
[Meal: Breakfast]
14th Day: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
We drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara today. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you can utilize your time for the last minute shopping or you can explore around the city. We celebrate the Farewell Dinner together with the trekking team and spend overnight at the hotel.
[Meal: Breakfast ]
15th Day: Final Departure
Today, you take the returning flight to your hometown. Our representatives will assist you to reach the airport. You return to your home with an unforgettable travel experience in Nepal.
Services/ Cost Include
· All pickup and drop by private transportation
· Transportation by private vehicle from Kathmandu to Syange and back Pokhara from Jomsom
· Tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu and Drop and Pickup
· Twin Sharing 3 star Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with Breakfast
· All necessary Permit fee [TIMS and ACAP]
· Simple Lodge In Trek (Neat & clean but normal in twin sharing basic)
· 3 meals a day (Lunch Dinner Breakfast) during the trek
· English Speaking Guide for Trek with Food Salary and Insurance
· Porters with Food Salary and Insurance [2 trekkers: 1 porter]
· Farewell Dinner
· All Government and Local Taxes
Services/ Cost Exclude
· International Airfare
· Visa Fee For Nepal
· All monuments entrance fee while sightseeing in Kathmandu
· Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu for early arrival or late departure
· Lunch and Dinner In Kathmandu and Pokhara
· Bar Bills and Laundry Bills
· Personnel Expenses
· Personnel Insurance
· Tips
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