Annapurna circuit trekking is one popular trekking trail in Annapurna region . Annapurna circuit trek/Annapurna Thorung la pass trekking offers Himalayan scenery including the Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m, Mt. Annapurna I 8091m, Mt. Manaslu 8163, Mt. Annapurna II 7937m , Mt. Annapurna III 7555m, Mt. Annapurna IV 7525m, Mt. Annapurna south 7219m, Mt. Nilgiri 7041m, Mt. Fishtail/Machhapuchhare 6998m , Mt. Hiunchuli 6441m, Mt. Lamjung Himal 6986m,Tukuche peak 6920m, Tilicho peak 7134m etc, Mixed culture Bramin, Chhetree, Tibetian sherpa, Thakali, magars, Tamang, Gurung etc, wild animals such as Mountain Thair/ Goat, Leopards, Jackal, birds such as pheasant, longtail birds etc. Around Annapurna Trekking/Annapurna Circuit is one of the classic treks in the world and on the must do' list of any serious trekker or adventure travelers. Annapurna circuit trekking takes one around the Annapurna Himal, following the courses of 2 mighty rivers: the Marsyangdi in the east and the Kaligandaki in the west, and takes one over the 5416m-high Thorung La Pass in between the upper reaches of the rivers. The Kaligandaki is the world's deepest gorge, flanked by the giant Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya range . The flora, geography and culture also change dramatically around the circuit trekking.
In recent, Around Annapurna/ Thorung la pass
trekking has become a very popular and busy
place for trekking, after opening in 1997. A few lucky
scientist expedition groups had trekked into this
region in the past 1950's. Any parties that are planning
to do this trek must have a prim consideration with
regard to the porter's clothing and equipment at the
moment of crossing Thorung La Pass (5,416). Sometimes it may be risky due to the bad weather,
such as snowing heavy, strong winds locked of trail
etc. may cause problem.Annapurna circuit trekking start from Beshishar after 5-6 hour drive from Kathmandu and end at Jomsom/ pokhara. Since Annapurna circuit trekkig route has been open , Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition, Nepal arrange the numerious groups travelers/trekkers with Amazing life time experience in Nepal Annapurna Himalaya!!
Trekking duration: 18 /23/32 days
Starting from: Bensi Sahar (By bus from Kathmandu)
Ending at: Pokhara (back from Birethanti or Phedi)
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous .
Highest access of the trek:
Thorung La pass 5416m Pass.
Culture: Mixed culture based on Gurung ,Thakali& Magar
Mode of trekking tour: Teahouse ( Lodge) Trek - or camping trek.
Himalayan sights: Lamjung Himal, Annapurna Himalaya range (I,II,III,IV), Machhapuchhre Himal, Manaslu Himal, Dhawalagiri range, Tilicho peak, Tibetan ranges
Splendid breathtaking place: High mountain pass, great Himalayan view, Naturalhot Spring along the route, etc
Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, transfer to hotel , Annapurna circuit trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at kathmandu..
Day 02:
Katmandu by bus to Beshishar (823m)
Day 03: Beshishar trek to Bahundada (1311m)
Day 04: Bahundada trek to Jagat (1314m)
Day 05: Jagat trek to Dharapani (1943m)
Day 06: Dharapani trek to Chame (2713m)
Day 07: Chame trek to Pisang (3185m)
Day 08: Pisang trek to Manang (3440m)
Day 09: Manang acclimatizing day. During this day you can hike up to Ice Lake or Gangapurna tea shop from where you will see panoramic Himalayan views of the Mt. Manaslu 8163m, Mt. Annapurna II 7937m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Gangapurna 7455m, Tilicho peak 7134m,Pisang peak 6091m etc , back to Manang .overnight at Manang.
Day 10: Manang trek to Yak kharka (4210m)
Day 11: Yak kharka trek to Thorung phedi (4640m)/ Thorung High camp (4800m)
Day 12: Thorung phedi (4640m)/ Thorung High camp (4800m) via Thorung La (5416m) trek to Muktinath.(3802m)
Day 13: In the morning Muktinath Temple excursion and trek Kagbeni (2776m)
Day 14: Kagbeni to Jomsom (2720m)
Day 15: Jomsom by flight back to Pokhara (915m).overnight at pokhar. During this day , you can make pokhara valley sightseeing.
Day 16: Pokhara back to Katmandu by Tourist bus/Flight
Day 17: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseing in kathmandu valley such as Bhaktapur, Pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, Kathmandu durbar square and Monkey temple(swyambhunath) and in the evening farewell dinner in Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.
Day 18: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities than drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journey.
Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, transfer to hotel , Annapurna circuit Ghorepani poon hill trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at kathmandu..
Day 02: Katmandu by bus to Beshishar (823m and trek to Bulbule (916m)
Day 03: Bulbule trek to Bahundada (1311m)
Day 04: Bahundada trek to Jagat (1314m)
Day 05: Jagat trek to Dharapani (1943m)
Day 06: Dharapani trek to Chame (2713m)
Day 07: Chame trek to Pisang (3185m)
Day 08: Pisang trek to Manang (3440m)
Day 09: Manang acclimatization /Rest day.During this day you can hike up to Ice lake or Tea shop near by Gangapurna base camp from where you will see panoramic Himalayan scenery including Mt.Manaslu, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, Pisang peak, Thorung peak, Peak 38 etc and overnight at manang village.
Day 10: Manang trek to Yak kharka (4210m)
Day 11: Yak kharka to Thorung phedi (4640m)/ Thorung High camp (4800m)
Day 12: Thorung phedi (4640m)/ Thorung High camp (4800m) via Thorung La pass(5416m) to Muktinath.(3802m)
Day 13: In the morning Muktinath Temple excursion and overnight at Kagbeni (2840m)
Day 14: Kagbeni trek to Marpaha (2676m)
Day 15: Marpaha trek to Ghasa (2013m)
Day 16: Ghasa trek to Tatopani /Natural Hot spring (1179m)
Day 17: Tatopani (Natural hot spring) trek to Shikha (1920m)
Day 18: Day 18: Shikha trek to Ghorepani (2855m)
Day 19. Early in the morning hike to Poon Hill 3210m for superb Himalayan scenery including the Dhaulagiri 8167m, Nilgiri 7041m, Fishtail/Machhapuchhare 6998m, Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna II 7939m , Annapurna III7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna south 7219m, Hiunchuli 6441m, Lamjung Himal 6986m,Tukuche peak 6920m etc , breakfast at ghorepani and continue trek to Tikhedhunga/Hile(1555m)
Day 20. Tikhedunga trek to Naya pul than by private vehicle back pokhara and make short sightseeing (915m)
Day 21. Pokhara to Katmandu by Tourist bus/Flight
Day 22. After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseing in kathmandu valley such as Bhaktapur, Pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, Kathmandu durbar square and Monkey temple(swyambhunath) and in the evening farewell dinner in Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.
Day 23: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities than drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journey.
Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, transfer to hotel , Annapurna circuit Ghorepani poon hill Annapurna base camp trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at kathmandu..
Day 02: Katmandu by bus to Beshishar (823m and trek to Bulbule (916m)
Day 03: Bulbule trek to Bahundada (1311m)
Day 04: Bahundada trek to Jagat (1314m)
Day 05: Jagat trek to Dharapani (1943m)
Day 06: Dharapani trek to Chame (2713m)
Day 07: Chame trek to Pisang (3185m)
Day 08: Pisang trek to Manang (3440m)
Day 09: Manang acclimatization /Rest day.During this day you can hike up to Ice lake or Tea shop near by Gangapurna base camp from where you will see panoramic Himalayan scenery including Mt.Manaslu, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, Pisang peak, Thorung peak, Peak 38 etc and overnight at manang village.
Day 10: Manang trek to Yak kharka (4210m)
Day 11: Yak kharka to Thorung phedi (4640m)/ Thorung High camp (4800m)
Day 12: Thorung phedi (4640m)/ Thorung High camp (4800m) via Thorung La pass(5416m) to Muktinath.(3802m)
Day 13: In the morning Muktinath Temple excursion and overnight at Kagbeni (2840m)
Day 14: Kagbeni trek to Marpaha (2676m)
Day 15: Marpaha trek to Ghasa (2013m)
Day 16: Ghasa trek to Tatopani /Natural Hot spring (1179m)
Day 17: Tatopani (Natural hot spring) trek to Shikha (1920m)
Day 18: Day 18: Shikha trek to Ghorepani (2855m)
Day 19. Early in the morning hike to Poon Hill 3210m for superb Himalayan scenery including the Dhaulagiri 8167m, Nilgiri 7041m, Fishtail/Machhapuchhare 6998m, Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna II 7939m , Annapurna III7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna south 7219m, Hiunchuli 6441m, Lamjung Himal 6986m,Tukuche peak 6920m etc , breakfast at ghorepani and continue trek to Tadapni(2045m)
Day 20. Tadapani trek to Chomorung(2135m)
Day 21. Chhomorung trek to Dovan(2250m)
Day 22. Dovan trek to Deuarali(3215m)
Day 23. Deuarali trek to Machhapuchhare /Fishtail base camp(3788m)
Day 24. Mchhapuchhare base camp trek to Annapurna base camp(4130m)
Day 25. Annapurna base camp trek to Himalaya hotel(2910m)
Day 26. Hmalaya hotel trek to Chomorung (2135m)
Day 27. Chhomorung trek to Tolka(1750m)
Day 28. Tolka trek to Dhampus(1920m)
Day 29. Dhampus trek to Phedi than by private vehicle back pokhara and make short sightseeing (915m)
Day 30. Pokhara to Katmandu by Tourist bus/Flight
Day 31. After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseing in kathmandu valley such as Bhaktapur, Pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, Kathmandu durbar square and Monkey temple(swyambhunath) and in the evening farewell dinner in Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.
Day 32: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities than drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward journey.
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