Trip fact
Destination : Annapurna Region
Accommodation : Guest house /lodges hotels
Trip Difficulty : Moderate/Medium
High Altitude : 4516m
Annapurna Circuit Trek (14 Days)
Overview Of Annapurna Circuit Trek
The Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most popular trekking routes in Nepal, renowned for its diverse landscapes, rich culture, and stunning mountain views. A 14-day itinerary provides a comprehensive experience of this trek, including acclimatization, cultural exploration, and the enjoyment of its natural beauty.Annapurna circuit trial offers variety of length for trekking according to the desire of mountain lovers at Annapurna Conservation Area. Countryside that comes behind the Himalaya you’ll find diverse culture with innocent heart which reveals the deed of spiritual beings. Floating with the Marsyandi that comes through pure melting ice of Giant Himalaya and from the untouched mystical land there you’ll reach at the source of crystal water. Amazing glaciers, hidden valley, Gompas, Stupas and many more is on the way where the Rimpoche, Monks are always chanting for the betterment of living being around Annapurna Circuit. Moreover, for scenario and cultural diversity this has been considered the best classical trekking trial in Nepal.
Following by the Marsyangdi valley toward the north of Himalayan range and crosses the 5416m at Thorong pass then to descend into the dramatic dessert relatively as a scenario of Tibetan landscape. Afterward the trial takes you Upper Kaligandaki Valley then continuing the float of Kaligandaki.
Actually it is teahouse based trek, that’s why most of the time will be spent with Nepali inhabitants, variation on culture, Buddhist and Hindu society. Numerous amounts of peaks we could found above 7000 meters whereas Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range are visible around the circuit. Specially, Tibetan influenced is shown in particular Himalaya people from their cultural aspect, food and their daily life. Overall experience through trial is just mesmerizing, far out with quite adventure as well.
For more information and detailed itineraries, visit the Annapurna Circuit Trek page on Lonely Planet.Other Information
- The trial goes through dense forest of colorful rhododendron, pine oak, aired desert terrain and fine
- Get to see magnificent lakes, Glaciers, gorgeous and waterfalls sceneries throughout the trek.
- Cross challenging Thorong La Pass (5416m). The world’s widest pass.
- Relaxing natural Hot spring at Tatiana (Myagdi district).
- Experience rich culture, tradition and food.
- Visit sacred pilgrimage at Muktinath temple.
- This trip is highlighted for adventure seeker, due to the thrilling nature of the trial. Not only is that it even recommended for peace lover who want to increase inner development through spiritual aspect.
- Passing by assorted Gompas, temple, prayer flags, monastery, shortens that will enrich your journey spiritually.
- Experiencing outstanding vision of Annapurna Ranges, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Machapuchree, Mt. Gangapurana, Lamjung, Mt.Nilgiri and many other mountains.
- Eyes will melt together with white snowfall, narrow trial, beautiful sunrise and sunset at the glorious peaks.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu
Our guide will come to pick you up from the airport and then drop your hotel. Evening you will get briefing all about the trekking itinerary. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 Kathmandu to Besisahar – Chamje (1360m)
- Drive 176 K.M from Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus then take a jeep toward Chamje( 38 K.M) .
- Altogether 8 hours drive.
- Overnight at Chamje.
Day 03 Chamje - Dharapani(1960m)
- Crossing by beautiful barley , buckwheat and rice field.
- Trial will take us Kodo village before reaching at Dharapani.
- 5/6 hours easy walk.
- Overnight at teahouse.
Day 04 Dharapani – Chame (2726m)
- Remarkably scenic and adventurous trial for today.
- Several steep forested ridges and landscape.
- Fantastic view of Mt. Annapurna II, Annapurna IV and Lamjung Himal.
- 6-7 hours walk.
- Overnight at teahouse.
Day 05 Chame - Pisang (3300)
- Approximately 5 hours walk.
- Walking through steep narrow valley to see the view of Paugda Danda rock face.
- Amazing view of Annapurna II and Lamjung village.
- Overnight at Pisang Village.
Day 06 Pisang (3300m) - Manang (35400 m)
- We will walk through upper Pisang via Geri.
- Outstanding views of Pisang peak (6091m), Mt. Annapurana (8091 m) with numerous ancient village and rich culture.
- Biggest monastery at Brakha Village which is 500 years old place, still even in conserved.
- Brakha is the village from where it is even possible to go Milarepa cave as well ice lake.
- Reach at Manang valley then stay overnight there.
Day 07 Acclimatization at Manang(3540m)
- Sunrise view at Gangapurna Mountain just in front of your eyes.
- Hiking toward Gangapurana Ice Lake.
- Watch old movies at Manang village as well make a shopping at Manang for coming days.
- Village walk.
- Overnight at guest house.
Day 08 Manang – Yak Kharka ( 4200 m)
- Ascend to Tenki village.
- Turning northwest to reach Jharsang valley.
- While passing by mani wall you need to cross thrilling wooden bridges.
- Overnight at Yak Kharka village.
Day 09 Yak Kharka – Thorong Phedi (4550m)
- After warm breakfast ascend toward Thorong Pedi.
- Thrilling trial, narrow and adventure journey on this day.
- 5-6 hours walking very slowly.
- Overnight at Thorong Pedi.
Day 10 Thorong Pedi – Muktinath (3800m) via Thorong La Pass.
- Cross challenging Thorong pass (5416 m) to reach holiest pilgrimage Muktinath.
- Longest trial around 8- 10 hours.
- Walk slowly and drink enough for less probability of altitude sickness.
- Amazing Himalayan ranges during the trial.
- Fully dessert on the way.
- Overnight at Muktinath.
Day 11 Muktinath- Jomsom (2743m) via Kagbeni
- Deepest George in the world Kali Gandaki George.
- Trek around 5 hours following the Kaligandaki river.
- Overnight at Jomsom.
Day 12 Jomsom – Tatopani by Bus
- Morning visit Marpha village and the narrow street of the villager way.
- Drive 6 hours to reach Tatopani.
- Enjoy the Hot spring over there.
- Overnight at Tatopani at Hotel.
Day 13 Tatopani-Pokhara by bus.
Day 14 Pokhara – Kathmandu
Cost Includes
- Two nights accommodation with breakfast (room with attached bathroom) in kathmandu
- Accommodation during the trek.
- All meals during the trek ( breakfasts, lunches, and dinners)
- Government-licensed trek guide
- Porters for trekkers luggage (1 porter for every 2 trekkers).
- Guides and porters costs – meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) permit fee
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee
- All government and local taxes
- Rescue operation arrangements in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance)
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at the end of the trek
Cost Exclude
- International flight costs
- On-arrival visa fees at Tribhuwan Internationa Airport- (15 days – $25-30,
- Travel insurance
- Extra night accommodation, meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara due to early arrival, or late departure or early return from the trek.
- Personal expenses such as shopping, snacks, alcoholic drinks, hot (tea/coffee) drinks, cold drinks, bottle or boiled water, shower, Wi-Fi, laundry, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc
- Personal clothing and gear
- Tips for guide and porters
- Additional costs due to delays caused by circumstances beyond company control like landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modification for safety concerns, illness, change of government policy, political instability, etc
