Annapurna Circuit Trekking
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. There are four regions that are passed through on the trek; Lamjung, Manang, Mustang and Myagdi. Lamjung and Myagdi of the lower elevations are both predominantly Hindu and with lush green subtropical valleys with villages and terraced farming. 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. Besides the mountain views, we encounter on this trek a variety of mountain communities of the Gurung, Manangi and Thakali people.
The mountain scenery, seen at close quarters includes the Annapurna Massif (Annapurna I-IV), Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Gangapurna, and Tilicho peak, etc.The highest point of this 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.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Details
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu and Check in to Hotel.
Day 2: Preparationa and visit around in Kathmandu city.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar to Khudi [800 m/2624]: 8 – 9 hrs drive
Day 4: Trek to Sirung [2200m/7216 ft]: 6 – 7 hrs
Day 5: Trek to Chamje [1,410m/4,626ft]: 5 – 6 hrs
Day 6: Trek to Dharapani [1,960m/6,430ft]: 5 – 6 hrs
Day 7: Trek to Chame [2,710m/8,891ft]: 5 – 6 hrs
Day 8: Trek to Pisang [3,300m/10824ft]: 5 – 6 hrs
Day 9: Trek to Manang : 6 – 7 hrs
Day 10: Rest day at Manang.
Day 11: Trek to Yak Kharka [4,110m/13,484ft]: 3 – 4 hours
Day 12: Trek to Thorong Phedi [4,600m/15,092ft]: 3 – 4 hrs
Day 13: Trek to Thorong La (5416m/17764ft) to Muktinath [3,800/12,467ft]: 7 – 8 hrs
Day 14: Trek to Marpha [2,670m/8,760ft]: 4 – 5 hrs
Day 15: Trek to Kalopani [2530 m/8300 ft]: 5 – 6 hrs
Day 16: Trek to Tatopani [1,200m/3937ft]: 6 – 7 hrs
Day 17: Trek to Ghorepani [2,850m/9,350ft]: 7 – 8 hrs
Day 18: Trek to Tadapani [2,710m/8,891ft]: 6 – 7 hrs
Day 19: Trek to Ghandruk to Pokhara [850m/2,789ft]: 5 – 6 hrs trek, 1 hr drive
Day 20: Back to Kathmandu, 6 hrs drive
Day 21: Final Departure.
COST
The actual cost will depend on the length of the trek (number of days ), areas you would like to trek through, number of participants, the types of activities and mode of transportation, and weight of your luggage.
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