Annapurna Circuit Trekking

Trekking Type :   TeaHouse/Camping
Trekking Grade :   Medium-Hard
Duration :   22 Days
People In Group :   1+
Max. Elevation :   5416 mt.

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"Adventure through the Marshyangdi & Kaligandaki valley diverse picturesque scenery, from the paddy terraces to the high arctic terrain, constant views of the world's highest mountain range including Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiris."

 

Starting from Beshishar the head quarter of Lamjung district and this is one of the classic and most rewarding treks in Nepal and probably the worlds' favorites trekking destination which offers panoramic views of the three giant and the highest 8000m mountain range Mt.Annapurna, Mt.Dhaulagiri and Mt.Manaslu including arrays of over 6000m snow capped peaks. The trail follows the river Marsyangdi all the way to its source, the glacial lake in Manang, through the rural farm villages and terraced farm fields from the sub-tropic climate to the arctic landscape and through the rain forest to the alpine woodlands.

Southern slopes of the Annapurna ranges are heavily settled and farmed, except the higher regions which support thick forests of rhododendron and fir. Most of the tribal inhabitants are Gurung's, Magars, Chettris and the Newars. Further north lives the Manang people of Tibetan origin.  Our trek follows the Yak country and finally over to the Thorung-la, 5,416m pass offering fabulous scenery of the surrounding landscapes and magnificent peaks.

From here trail descends most of the way to Pokhara passing through the holy site of Muktinath. Muktinath is one of the sources of the Kali Gandaki River. Through the deepest gorge of Kali Gandaki River valley and passing the charming villages of Jomsom, Marpha-Tukuche and Tatopani (hot spring) we end our trek at Pokhara one of the most scenic places on this planet.

Itinerary List
Day 1 :Kathmandu to Besi-Sahar (175 km/ 7-8 hours): Drive by bus/car.
Day 2 :Besi-Sahar to Bahundanda (1250 m.): Trek.
Day 3 :Bahundanda to Chamje: Trek.
Day 4 :Chamje to Dharapani (1890 m.): Trek.
Day 5 :Dharapani to Chame (2715m.): Trek.
Day 6 :Chame to Pisang (3185m.): Trek.
Day 7 :Pisang to Manang (3350m.): Trek.
Day 8 :Manang (Acclimatization Day in Manang): Rest.
Day 9 :Manang to Yak Kharka: Trek.
Day 10 :Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi/ High Camp: Trek.
Day 11 :Thorung Phedi/High Camp to Muktinath (3800m.): Trek.
Day 12 :Muktinath to Kagbeni: Trek.
Day 13 :Kagbeni to Marpha (2670m.): Trek.
Day 14 :Marpha to Ghasa (2015m.): Trek.
Day 15 :Ghasa to Tatopani (1190m.): Trek.
Day 16 :Tatopani (Natural hot spring): Rest.
Day 17 :Tatopani to Shikha (1920m.): Trek.
Day 18 :Shikha to Ghorepani (2855m.): Trek.
Day 19 :Ghorepani to Poonhill (3210m.) to Tadapani: Trek.
Day 20 :Tadapani to Ghandruk (1950m.): Trek.
Day 21 :Ghandruk to Pokhara via Birethanti: Trek, drive for one hour.
Day 22 :Pokhara to Kathmandu (200 km/ 6-7 hours): Drive by bus/car or fly.
We enjoyed our 'Hiking'. Nice to meet new friends 'leech' that make us stronger! We saw the best views thanks to DB who woke up at 6.00 a.m. We tested our best veg. rice in Dhampus!

Silvia Roch (Sushila) (Barcelona, Spain)

Trekking in Nepal was Excellent ! Rishi the guide know very much a lot everything we passed from the use of plants to the culture of the people we met!We had a lot of fun together

Sander Molenaar (Holland, ikenmijnfiets@hotmail.com)


I have been on two trips to Nepal with my daughter. We were a party of 2 only. The first was Annapurna classic trek in October.  

Diana Kelly (New Zealand)
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