Annapurna Circuit
Nepal
Tour Information
Introduction
The Annapurna Circuit is one of the greatest treks in Nepal. This classic circuit trek is an incredibly varied and extraordinarily beautiful journey. It includes deep gorges, high mountain passes, Buddhist temples, ethnic Tibetan peoples, picturesque farming villages and all the major mountains of the Annapurna Massif.
Itinerary
Day 01- Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel (1350m/4,428ft)
Day 02 – Trek Preparation day – Orientation and shopping in Thamel
Day 03 – Drive to Besisahar by private jeep (6-7 hours 760m./2,490ft)
Day 04 – Drive to Chame by jeep (6-7 hours 2650m./8,692ft)
Day 05 – Trek to Pisang (5-6 hours 3250m/10,660ft)
Day 06 – Trek to Manang (5-6 hours 3520m/11,545ft)
Day 07 – Acclimatization Day: Explore Manang
Day 08 – Trek to Ladar (4-5 hours 4200m/13,776ft)
Day 09 – Trek to Thorong high camp (4-5 hours 4920m/16,137ft)
Day 10 – Trek to Muktinath via Thorong La pass 5416m (8-9 hours 3760m/12,332ft)
Day 11 – Trek to Jomsom (4-5 hours 2720m/8,921ft)
Day 12 – Fly to Pokhara (820m/2,689ft)
Day 13 – Fly to Kathmandu (1350m/4,428ft)
Day 14 – Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 15 – Final Departure Day
Other Information
Besisahar is district headquarter of Lamjung District in Gandaki province Nepal. Again we drive to Chame which is the headquarters of Manang district through the Marshysngdi river. The trek proper begins here, crossing and recrossing the gorge carved by the Marshyangdi River on suspension bridges before you reach Manang, the largest village on the route. An acclimatization day is taken here to prepare for crossing the Thorong La pass which is the highest point of the trek at 5416m. From there you descend progressively with plenty of up and down along the way until you reach Jomsom. We end our trip with a spectacular mountain flight to Pokhara and then a second flight on to Kathmandu.
