16 Day Annapurna Circuit Trek

The Annapurna Circuit Trek is truly a “life memory experience”. This 12-day trek (over an 16-day period) will offer a steady stream of images and elicit emotions and memories that will remain with you long after you’ve returned home. It will both inspire and challenge you. Many people who complete it report that years later, they have not lost the sense of awe and wonderment that they experienced while trekking.

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Thorong La Pass 5410m

The journey begins with a scenic six-hour drive to Besisahar from Kathmandu ending at Pokhara, the Annapurna Circuit is a sacred pilgrimage for the trekking faithful and a trip to remember for a lifetime. The walk takes you up Kali Gandaki Gorge (the deepest in the world), over the Thorung-La Pass (5416m) across the dry Tibetan plateau ‘behind’ the Himalaya and back to the green forests of your starting point. The Annapurna Circuit offers the ultimate in variety of terrain and cultural diversity. Taking off from the lush rhododendron forests and terraced rice paddies of the mid-hills, the route follows the Kali Gandaki upriver with Dhaulagiri (8167m) to the left and Annapurna I (8091m) to the right to the dry Tibetan plateau. Gurung and Magar villages give way to settlements resembling old Tibet. The landscape changes from thick greenery to bare rock and windswept plains. The way up the Kali Gandaki Gorge follows the ancient trade route to Tibet. On leaving the Thakali village of Tukuche (2590m), a dramatic change occurs in the vegetation, from pine and conifer forests to dry and desert-like terrain. Marpha is another important Thakali village of flat-roofed houses and narrow stone-paved alleys. Further up the trail, the Tibet-like country north of the Himalaya is a magical experience – bizarre rock formations carved out by the wind, vertical rock faces pockmarked with cave dwellings and high-altitude turquoise lakes. Muktinath (4100m) is a highly revered Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage spot. Traversing over the Thorung-La Pass, the highest point on the trail is an intense experience of accomplishment.

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Bird-watchers will also find the trek most interesting (there are over 800 species in Nepal). White-capped river chats, redstarts, little forktails, whistling thrushes Camp at Muktinath (3750m) and large pied kingfishers crisscross the skies.

Trip Highlights: Spectacular views of Ganagapurna, Machhapuchhare, Hiunchuli, Annapurna 1, Annapurna South, Dhulagiri, Tilicho and many other peaks. Magar’s, Gurung’s, Thakali’s, Managi’s settlements, Monastry and Hindu’s temple on the way, fossils. Manang village, Thorung La Pass (5416m), The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath, Views of the Dhaulagiri Ice – Fall, The worlds deepest gorge in the Kali Gandaki river.


16
Days
All Season
Moderate
5416m

Trip Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu or meet our representative in Kathmandu – transfer to hotel. Overnight (O/N) Hotel.

Day 2Kathmandu sightseeing, including the Buddhist stupa of Boudhnath, Swyambhunath(Monkey Temple), and Patan Durbar Square, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. O/N Hotel.

Day 3After breakfast Kathmandu to Ngadi (930 meters). Overnight Lodge.

Day 4Ngadi to Jagat (1300 meters) Overnight Lodge.

Day 5Jagat to Dharapani (1860 meters). Overnight Lodge.

Day 6Dharapani to Chame (2670 meters). Overnight Lodge.

Day 7Chame to Pisang (3190 meters). Overnight Lodge.

Day 8Pisang to Manang (3540 meters) Overnight Lodge.

Day 9Acclimatization Day in Manang Overnight Lodge.

Day 10Manang to Yak Kharka (4200 meters) Overnight Lodge.

Day 11Yak Kharka to the high camp of Thorong Phedi (4450 meters) Overnight Lodge.

Day 12Cross Thorong La Pass (5416 meters) and trek to Muktinath (3816 meters Overnight Lodge.

Day 13Muktinath to Jomsom (2750 meters) Overnight Lodge.

Day 14After breakfast, Flight to Pokhara. Afternoon visit Barai temple and boating around Phewa Lake Overnight Hotel.

Day 15Pokhara to Kathmandu by Flight -Free time to relax -Overnight Hotel.

Day 16After breakfast Transfer to International Airport for Departure.

Notes:

|***No specific previous experience is required to complete this trek but good health and able to walk min. 4 to max  7hrs at a normal pace are necessary (with breaks in between) |***Group Size – Min 1 to Max 16 Pax|If the above trip itinerary or date doesn’t suit to your holiday schedule or wish to modify the itinerary and date, then please let us know we will be happy to create a tailor-made itinerary and more suitable date|*** Single supplementary may apply|

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Included and Additional Expences

  • Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers.
  • 3 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on Bed & Breakfast Basis twin share
  • 1 Night Hotel accommodation in Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast basis twin share
  • Sightseeing tour with English speaking city guide
  • All monument fees to the World Heritage Sites
  • Basic comfortable Mountain lodge on trek
  • Jomsom – Pokhara flight
  • Domestic airport tax.
  • 1 porter for each 2 members to carry their baggage (includes their food, accommodation and daily wages)
  • 1 Sherpa English speaking guide for entire trek days (includes his food, accommodation, and daily wages)
  • Kathmandu/ Ngadi by Land.
  • Trekking Permit
  • TIMS Permit
  • Down Jacket, Sleeping bags, liner (which needs to be returned after trek)
  • Duffel/kit bag (to put trek gear and can take as a souvenior)
  • All Government taxes, vat
  • Meals + Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and mineral water
  • Your travel insurance (mandatory)
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa
  • Any Service which is not included in service included section
  • Tipping
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