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Annapurna Circuit has often been voted as the best long distance trek in the world, as it combined, in its old full form, a wide variety of climate zones from tropics at 600 m above sea level to the arctic at 5416 m above sea level at the Thorong La pass and cultural variety from Hindu villages at the low foothills to the Tibetan culture of Manang Valley and lower Mustang. The path reaches its highest point at Thorung La pass (5416m/17769 ft), touching the edge of the Tibetan plateau. Practically all trekkers hike the route anticlockwise, as this way the daily altitude gain is slower, and crossing the high Thorong La pass is easier and safer. 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. As it continues to the north of the main Himalayan range on to the high and dry Tibetan Plateau, the scenery is equally breathtaking.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We pick up guest from Kathmandu International airport
Itinerary
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1Tribhuvan International Airport
Your guide pick you up from the Kathmandu international airport and assist you to check in at your Hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Kathmandu
Trekking preparation and obtaining necessary permits
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
Enjoy 7-8 hours Bus drive from Kathmandu to Nadi.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
Trek start passing flat level along the bank of the Marshyangdi River. You can enjoy the sceneries and the local culture of the Gurung community. The trail goes all the way to Jagat passing through barley, rice and potato fields.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
Early morning, head towards Dharapani. Enjoy the numbers of magnificent waterfalls and eye-catching scenarios surrounded by snow-capped mountains along the trail. We make our stop over at Dharapani.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
Today we climb through forests of pine and oak. Soon, there comes a small wooden bridge that will take you on a steeply ascending path up to Timang which lies at the bottom of Lamjung Himal. The trail goes then on a flat level until you reach Chame.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
7
With Lamjung Himal (6893m) sparkling in the morning sun, we set off for Pisang. We continue through a fir and pine forest, climbing to a high, rocky area as the opposite bank becomes an impassable cliff. From this point, the valley becomes extremely steep-sided as we follow the path to Bhratang (2950m. You can see the east peak of Annapurna II as well as Pisang Peak (6091m.) to the north-east. Continuing, you come to a long Mani wall by a bridge and the lower village of Pisang.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
8
Beyond Pisang, the trail climbs a steep ridge that affords good views of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak (7145m.). Descending past Manang's airstrip at Hungde (3320m.), you come to a level area from where the north-east face of Annapurna III rises majestically above you. From the wide plains of the Sabje Khola Valley, Annapurna IV (7525m.) also becomes visible. Just beyond this point, you cross the considerably reduced flow of the Marshyangdi Khola via a wooden bridge to the tiny village of Mungji. After a short steep climb, you reach Manang which is a surprisingly large village for this remote mountain region.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
9
We will hang around for one more day in Manang for acclimatization by observing beautiful views of green landscapes, silvery mountains, Chortens, and Monasteries. We can also explore the unique culture and lifestyles of local people.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
10
The path gradually rises along Thorong Khola crossing Tangki Manang, Ghusang 3900m, then Ghyanchang finally to reach Yak Kharka. We get across a stream, climb to a village of Tenki above Manang, and then continue to climb out of the Marshyangdi Valley turning northwest up the valley of Jarsang Khola. We then follow the trail north to the valley, passing a few pastures, a scrub of juniper trees, as it firmly gains elevation. The path further passes near the small village of Ghunsa, a cluster of flat mud roofs just under the trailhead. The trail then follows through the meadows where horses and yaks graze. Soon we will reach Yak Kharka.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
11
Leaving Yak Kharka, you climb gradually to a ridge before descending to the headwaters of the Marshyangdi and crossing via a suspension bridge. After a short ascent up the mountain path on the right bank, you follow a narrow trail across an unstable scree slope and then descend to Thorong Phedi. Stay overnight at lodge.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
12
Today is the most important day of this trek that you are going to conquer the height of 5,416 meters and be ready to accept the challenge. You start early today for your crossing of Thorong La [5416m]. The views are dramatic, to say the least, from the snow-covered mountains above to the head of the Kali Gandaki valley below and the brown and purple hills of Mustang which are spread out before you.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
13
We will take a 2 hours jeep drive to Jhomsom.
Admission ticket free -
14Pokhara
Early morning after breakfast, fly to Pokhara. Leisure at Pokhara
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
15Thamel
Enjoy scenic 6 hours drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
16Tribhuvan International Airport
Your guide assists you at your hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure to your next destination.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Arrival in Kathmandu
Trek Preparation
Drive Kathmandu to Nadi Bazaar (Local Bus)
Trek Nadi to Jagat (1314 m)
Jagat to Dharapani (1943 m)
Dharapani to Chame (2713 m)
Chame to Pissang (3185 m)
Pissang to Manang (3351 m)
Rest in Manang for acclimatization
Manang to Yak Kharka (3800 m)
Thorong Phedi (4335 m)
Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3798 m)
Drive Muktinath to Jhomsom by Local Bus
Jhomsom to Pokhara (flight) and free
Pokhara to Kathmandu (Tourist Bus)
Departure
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We had to collect 4 passport size photos of each traveller, two for TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card and two for ACAP (Annapurna Conservation area permit) on the arrival date.
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We had to collect 4 passport size photos of each traveller, two for TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card and two for ACAP (Annapurna Conservation area permit) on the arrival date.
- We need to collect each traveller passport copy to obtain TIMS and ACAP a day before your tour starts.
- Kathmandu to Nadi, Muktinath to Jhomsom and Pokhara to Kathmandu in private vehicle in additional cost.
- Pokhara to Kathmandu flight option in additional cost.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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