Together with the trek to Everest Base Camp, the Annapurna Circuit is one of the classic treks of Nepal. It passes through a variety of different landscapes, from lush sub-tropical, deep valleys and cultivated fields, to wooded alpine and high desert. We visit many different villages, meeting the local hill tribes and there are spectacular views of massive Himalayan peaks, including the Annapurnas and Manaslu. To top it all, the crossing of the Throng La pass (5,416m) is a challenging climb, surrounded by some of the most magnificent mountain scenery in the world.

Click here for Map

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Itinerary of Annapurna Circuit Trek In Detail

Day 01 Welcome to Kathmandu  :
Langtang RI Representative will welcome groups at Kathmandu Airport with a banner and drop them to Hotel Vaishali ..After check-in at the hotel and refreshments, LRT office management and guide will formally introduce themselves and provide a trip briefing. Group should have handled International flight tickets reconfirmation and submit 2 passport size pictures and Passport copy to the office management. The rest of the day is free to explore the local area.

Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing :
After breakfast, we start an interesting tour around Kathmandu stands at 1350 meters and the valley is surrounded by hills at an altitude of around 2400 meters. Escorting by an English-speaking guide, try to give them a full taste of our vivid culture image and an enchanting manner of its people. In our sightseeing tour we go to Katmandu Darbar square, Swambhunath (Monkey temple) and Pashupatinath.After lunch you will drive to Patan. The rest of the day can be spent browsing the hundreds of shops and stalls selling everything from Kashmir carpets & Tibetan handicrafts to the latest reading materials. Overnight in hotel.

Day 03 Kathmandu - Beshishar :
We spend 2 nights in Kathmandu before boarding our 6 -hour drive to Beshishar, a small beautiful town the district head quarter of Lamgung district, set on the banks of the Marshyangdi river. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu and is the perfect starting point for our trek.

Day 04 Beshishar - Bahundanda :
We walk through the deep river gorge, rice fields, sub-tropical forest and small hamlets to the Gurung village of Khudi. From here, the trail continues along the riverside past a majestic waterfall to Bahundanda, watched over by the towering peaks of Himal Chuli and Manaslu.

Day 05 Bahundanda - Chamje :
A steep and slippery trail runs up and down along the valley side through paddy fields, dips to cross the river and then snakes steeply up the cliffs on the other side. Passing through tiny Tibetan villages, the trail ascends through the rhododendron forest to Chamje, a small settlement at 1430m.

Day 06 Chamje - Bagarchhap :
The path climbs beside the river through bamboo groves, before a dramatic waterfall heralds our arrival at Tal, a large village on a suddenly-emerging open plateau. We cross barley and potato fields to reach Dharapani and begin to climb to Bagarchhap (2160m,) site of our first Tibetan Monastery and with views of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal.

Day 07 Bagarchhap - Chame :
The trail climbs along the mule track through pine and fir forest and then follows the river for a time amongst the higher oak and maple trees. We pass through scattered small villages before arriving at Chame (2630m.)

Day 08 Chame - Pisang :
The trail undulates through the river valley, ascending through deep forest to Pisang (3190m) with good views along the way of Pisang peak and the high Annapurna II.

Day 09 Pisang - Manang :
Tibetan culture begins in earnest as we start to climb towards Manang (3535m) through fields of grazing yak and a wide variety of crops. This large Tibetan settlement commands good views of Annapurna II, IV and Tarke Kang. It is no problem to trek here in the summer as rainfall is low.

Day 10 Manang :
This is a rest day to acclimatise to the higher altitude. Time to visit Monasteries, take advice from the Himalayan Rescue Association and observe the spectacular views of the Himalaya.

Day 11 Manang - Latdar :
The trail climbs to Latdar along the riverside and as the altitude increases, we move through alpine pastures to scrubby forests of juniper and rose. We camp at an elevation of 4250m.

Day 12 Latdar - Thorung Phedi :
The trail undulates near the river, before climbing a steep scree slope north west of the tributary valley of the Jargeng Khola. It is sometimes possible to see herds of blue mountain sheep along the dramatic cliffs that surround the camping meadow at Thorung Phedi
(4420m.)

Day 13 Thorung Phedi - Muktinath :
We ascend steeply to a 4590m, then along an undulating trail to the flat top of Thorung La (5416m.) From here there are views of the Annapurna range to the south and Mukut Himal bordering Dolpo to the West. The trail descends steeply over glacial moraine, which gives way to grassy meadows before we reach Muktinath. This is one of the most important pilgrimage sights for Hindus. Holy water flows from the 108 carved spouts surrounding the Vishnu temple in a grove of poplars. Muktinath is also home to many ethnic Tibetans and holy Buddhists, who come here for the temple in which fire miraculously burns in a stream of water inside a small but very holy temple.

Day 14 Muktinath - Jomsom :
Descend gradually through fields and poplar groves, then into the Kali Gandaki river valley. Follow the valley southwards to Jomsom. The Kali Gandaki valley here is called the Thak Khola, from the ethnic group the Thakalis, the main inhabitants of this area.

Day 15 Jomsom -Kalopani :
Descend to Marpha, a lovely village of whitewashed houses and fertile fields. Continue down the Kali Gandaki reaching the old Thakali trading centre of Tukuche. As the trail continues, the Himalayan rainshadow end and open spaces make way for coniferous forest and Kalopani (2560m.) From here there are spectacular 360 degree views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas high above.

Day 16 Kalopani - Tatopani :
A beautiful walk, with another transition into sub-tropical vegetation and the return of water buffalo, banyan trees and poinsettias. The trail follows the river through a narrow gorge, and descends to cross a bridge near a spectacular waterfall, before winding through the valley to Tatopani. The hot water springs that give the village its name provide the perfect opportunity for a good 'scrub.'

Day 17 Tatopani - Ghorepani :
Steadily climbing all day, we eventually leave behind the terraced fields and walk through thick rhododendron forest to the village of Ghorepani. We camp at the pass for the best views of the sunset over the spectacular, snow-capped Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Range.

Day 18 Ghorepani - Tadapani :
A short early-morning climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular panorama over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas, and all the way south to the plains of India. Trail descends steeply through dense moss-covered forest rich with birdlife to Tadapani (2540m) for beautiful sunset views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare.

Day 19 Tadapani - Ghandrung :
Trail descends steeply through dense damp forest, where you may see monkeys, and continues down over a series of rock-cut steps that follow a leaping stream. Arrive in Ghandrung (1940m) and explore the maze-like streets of this thriving Gurung settlement.

Day 20 Ghandrung - Dhampus :
The path descends for about 2 hours, before climbing steeply to another Gurung village, Landrung. We then follow the hillside south to the Dhampus. The mountain views are superb and far away to the south lies Fewa Tal (lake.) We continue down the ridge to the village of Dhampus, from where the distant mountains are still visible.

Day 21 Dhampus - Phedi - Pokhara :
Steep descent through the river valley to Phedi, then drive to Pokhara.

Day 22 : Pokhara - Kathmandu:
Drive to Kathmandu and overnight in hotel

Day 23 Explore Kathmandu :
Explore Kathmandu. It might be a nice gesture to invite and shout our sirdar, his assistant guide/s and the cook to dinner at one of the "posher" restaurant inexpensive to us but unreachably expensive to them

Day 24 : Free on your own

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Cost Includes :
All land and domestic air transfer as per itinerary
Arrival and departure transfers and Internal flights as per itinerary
Twin share accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with b'fast as per itinerary
1/2 day sightseeing in Kathmandu
All accommodation and 3 meals while on the trek in Tea Houses
Fully escorted trek with English speaking guide and 1 porter between each 2 person
Trekking permit and National Park Fees
Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs

Not Included :
International Airfare
Visas US$30
Airport Departure taxes/Excess baggage charges
Other meals not stated (Lunch/Dinner in Cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara
Items of personal nature ie. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc.
Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
Medical evacuation in case of emergency
Personal spending money

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions and the health of trekkers can all contribute to changes. The guides and their Sherpa assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.

Experience Required : The Annapurna round Trek is suitable for keen walkers who are able to walk for 6 – 7 hours in a day, with a light rucksack. Some of the days are quite long, and the walking feels more strenuous at altitude. Generally the trail is a good track, but occasionally it will be uneven and rocky.

Food & Accommodation : You are accommodated in teahouses whilst on trek. A teahouse is a local run guesthouse, but standards vary enormously. In popular areas such as Annapurna, teahouses are more like hotels, with hot water, Western food and private rooms.

Recommended equipment list :Trekkers need to provide their own personal clothing and equipment. Some items of equipment are available for hire from us as like Sleeping bag and Down Jacket.

Footwear : Well broken-in walking shoes - these must be suitable for snow, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes.

Clothing : Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.

For Detail Information & Booking Click Here.

Additional Information
If you wish to discuss any aspect of the trek or your suitability for it, please contact us by email or by telephone via the Contact Page on the website.