Annapurna Circuit Trekking

Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 days completely around the famed Annapurna Massif offers the most diversity of any trek in Nepal. It is considered by many to be the best trek in Nepal. Set in the Northern section of the Annapurna Circuit this trek offers stunning view of the Annapurna mountain range. During the initial stages of the trek you are led through several traditionally Tibetan villages and past the ruined Gaonsahar fortress. Crossing Thorung La pass (5416m.) to reach the holy shrine of Muktinath. We descend to mighty Kali Gandaki Valley, the deepest river valley on the earth 8000 meters deep between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

 

Spend a whole day exploring Manang village when you have acclimatized day and the lake which is the otherside of Manang village and Marsyangdi river which you have been following since the beginning of this trek. We do not know of any other operator who offers this side hike. Apart from being able to enjoy homely comforts we will have the added advantage of being guests to families of different ethnic people typical of this area. The Manang and the Kali Gandaki valleys lies along an ancient trade route between India and China, and a variety of ethnic peoples have settled here: Newars, Chettris, Gurungs, Manangeys and Thakalis.


18 days Annapurna circuit trek itinerary

Day 01:- Besisahar drive by local bus 8 hours, private drive 5 hours, overnight hotel.

Day 02:- Trek to Bahundada (1310m.) 5-6 hours walk overnight hotel

Day 03:- Trek to Chamje (1420m.) 6 hours walk overnight hotel.

Day 04:- Trek to Dharapani (1860m.) 5-6 hours walk overnight hotel.

Day 05:- Trek to Chame (2670m.) 6 hours walk overnight hotel.

Day 06:- Trek to Lower Pisang (3200m.) 6 hours walk overnight hotel.

Day 07:- Trek to Manang (3540m.) 5 hours walk overnight hotel.

Day 08:- Acclimatization in Manang, sightseeing in local village. Down other side of village cross bridge climb up to see Gangapurna glacier, mountain, Manang village overnight hotel.

 

Day 09:- Trek to Churi Latter (4200m.) 5 hours walk overnight hotel.

Day 10:- Trek to Thorang Phedi (4450m.) 3:30 hours walk / Thorong High Camp (4600m.) 4:30 hours walk overnight hotel.

Day 11:- Muktinath (3800m.) via Thorong La pass (5416m.) 8-10 hours walk overnight hotel.

Day 12:- Trek to Jomsom (2710m.) (district headquarter) 5-6 hours walk overnight hotel. 

Day 13:- Trek to Kalopani (2530m.) 6 hours walk overnight hotel.

Day 14:- Trek to Tatopani (1190m.) (hot water) 7 hours walk overnight hotel.

Day 15:- Trek to Shikha (1935m.) 5 hours walk overnight hotel.

Day 16:- Trek to Ghorepani (2850m.) 4 hours walk overnight hotel.

Day 17:- Morning Poon Hill for sinruse view back to hotel take breakfast after trek to Nayapul, car or local bus drive to Pokhara and overnight hotel.

Day 18:- Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus 7-8 / private drive 5 hours drive and air 25 minute and overnight hotel.