Annapurna Circuit Trek | 16 Day Annapurna Circuit Trek | Around Annapurna Trek

Trip Facts
Accommodation:	Standard to Deluxe Hotel's Options in Cities & Tea Houses During Trek
Grade:	Moderate
Max Altitude:	5,416 m/17,770 ft
Meals:	As Mentioned In The Itinerary
Transportation:	Private Vehicle/Flight
Group Size :	1 to 15 People
Duration:	15 Nights/16 Days

Highlights of The Trek

Classical Trek to the most Diverse Annapurna Region and it's Wilderness
Witness Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m), Annapurna III (7,555 m) and Annapurna IV (7,525 m)
Witness Manaslu Range, Gangarpurna, Pisang Peak, Tilicho Peak, Thorong Peak, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak and many others
Trek Into Thorong- La Pass at 5,416 m, Marshyangdhi Valley and Kali Gandaki Valley
Visit Sacred Muktinath Temple, Buddhist Monasteries and enjoy several Waterfalls
Visit many Hindu, Buddhist and Tibetan Buddhist Villages and Culture
Enjoy Natural Hot Spring at Chame
Enjoy Pokhara, the city of Nature, Adventure and Lakes
Visit Sacred Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Swyombhunath Stupa in Kathmandu
Pay Homage to living goddess, Kumari in Kathmandu Durbar Square
Enjoy Nepali Food, Hospitality and Culture

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

Day 02: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Day 03: Drive to Besisahar/Kudi (800 m/2,625 ft)-7 Hours

Day 04: Trek to Jagat (1,340 m/4,395 ft)-6 Hours

Day 05: Trek to Dharapani (1,960 m/ 6,430 ft)- 6 Hours

Day 06: Trek to Chame (2,710 m/ 8,890 ft)-6 Hours

Day 07: Trek to Pisang (3,300 m/10,830 ft)-6 Hours

Day 08: Trek to Manang (3,520 m/11,550 ft)-6 Hours

Day 09: Rest Day in Manang for Acclimatization

Day 10: Trek to Lattar (4,250 m /13,945 ft) via Yak Kharka-6 Hours

Day 11: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,200 m/13,780 ft)-5 Hours or High Camp (4,810 m/15,780 ft)-6 hours

Day 12: Trek to Muktinath(3,802 m/12,475 ft) by crossing Thorong La Pass(5,416 m/17,770 ft)-8 Hours

Day 13: Visit Muktinath Temple and Drive down to Jomsom-1 Hour

Day 14: Fly to Pokhara-20 Minutes

Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu- 30 Minutes

Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu

Overview

Annapurna Circuit Trek is known as Nepal's Classic Trek and it offers more variety than any other equivalent length trek, taking us through virtually every type of scenery that Nepal has to offer. There are superb views of the Annapurna Range, Manaslu Range Other Peaks. This region has amazing variety of landscapes ranging from Sub-Tropical to Alpine to an arid Semi-Desert akin to Tibet. The scenery changes every day from rice paddies to pine forests and to Tibet-like countryside on the northern slopes of the Himalayas in the district of Manang. Annapurna Circuit Treks offers not only some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Himalaya, but between the lush irrigated Marshyangdi valley, the high arid country to the north, then down into the Kaligandaki valley. Trekkers passes through a myriad cross-section of the culture of Nepal.

16 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek begins from Besisahar where we head north up the Marshyangdi Valley, through lush green foothills and terraced rice fields. Climbing higher we progress through Alpine forests to a dry desert region and the Tibetan Buddhist village of Manang. The mountain views are superb; Lamjung, Himalchuli, Manaslu and the Annapurnas tower spectacularly over the valley. The highlight of this trek is crossing the famous Thorong La Pass at 5,416 m to enter the Kali Gandaki Valley and the long descend to the Sacred Muktinath Temple.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

After arriving at Kathmandu International Airport, our office representative welcomes you with Garland and takes you to hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, we will have briefing on trek and equipment check by our Trek Manager and Trek Guide. Then, we will take you for dinner to make you introduced with Nepalese food habits and Culture.

Accomodation: Overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: D

Activity Duration:

Day 02: Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square

After breakfast, we will take you for guided tour of Kathmandu city. We will begin with Pashupatinath Temple which is famous Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva at the bank of holy Bagmati River. After this, we continue to Boudhanath Stupa, which is giant Stupa in Asia and a focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Kathmandu. Then, we drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square where Nepalese Kings used to get Throne. Interesting places to see here are Taleju Temple, Statue of Kal Bhairabh and Hanuman, Temple of Jagannath (Erotic Temple) and Kastamandap Temple from which Kathmandu got its name. We visit Kumari Temple and pay homage to the living goddess, Kumari and also walk around the Freak streets which was famous during Hippie Era in 60's and 70's.

Accomodation: Overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

Activity Duration:

Day 03: Drive to Besisahar/Kudi (800 m/2,625 ft)-7 Hours

After breakfast, we drive to Besisahar or Kudi along the Trishuli and Marshyangdhi River. Optional- Once we reach Chauradi, you can enjoy White Water Rafting at Trishuli River for 3 hours with beach lunch. On the middle of the way to Pokhara, from Dumre, we start driving to Besisahar on right. Besisahar is the main town of Lamjung district where your trekking permit is examined for the first time. Kudi is 30 minutes more drive from Besisahar. Kudi offers us the first glimpse of Manalsu Range.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Besisahar/Kudi.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 04: Trek to Jagat (1,340 m/4,395 ft)-6 Hours

After breakfast, we start our trek by passing Nagdi village and a suspension bridge over Nagdi River. Nagdi is settlement of families originally from Manang Village while Taranche immediately above it, is a Gurung Village. After lunch, we follow the river of Syagne. Syangne is located at the suspension bridge crossing. A waterfall offering challenging bathing is just a few minutes from the village. The trails leads to Jagat, is a village of people with Tibetan Stocks.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Jagat.

Meals: B L D

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Day 05: Trek to Dharapani (1,960 m/ 6,430 ft)- 6 Hours

Our trail continues towards the east bank of the Marsyangdhi River, climbing gradually except where it is necessary to cross steep ridges. The valley suddenly opens into a large plateau. In this picturesque setting at the foot of a large waterfall, is the village of Tal (1,650 m). Tal is populated by Gurungs and Tibetans. And you enter to the Manang District. In Manang, this district is called Gyasumda. From Tal, the trail rises steeply initially and then rises and falls as it cuts across mountain side to Dharapani.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Dharapani.

Meals: B L D

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Day 06: Trek to Chame (2,710 m/ 8,890 ft)-6 Hours

From Dharapani, our trail climbs over a forested ridge across the river from Thonje, a large village in Gyasumda (Manang), and then reaches Bagarchap (2,170 m). There is a well maintained Gompa in the upper part of the village containing many Tibetan Buddhist painting and carving. The trail now turned west into the Manang Valley. To the south, it provides a glimpse of Annapurna II and to the east ,Manaslu valley. The route continues to Chame, the administrative headquarter of the district. In Chame, you may consider to enjoy Natural Hot Spring.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Chame.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 07: Trek to Pisang (3,300 m/10,830 ft)-6 Hours

We start on the trail which leads us to a small settlement of Taleku and cross a bridge to the sparsely Bartang. This former Khampa settlement is now orchard and marks the traditional boundary between the Manang area to the north and the predominantly Gurung area to the south. On the trail, we will follow rock walls to climb. After crossing the River on the north bank of Marshangdhi, we arrive at Pisang Village. From Pisang, we see the Annapurna II and Pisang Peak.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Pisang.

Meals: B L D

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Day 08: Trek to Manang (3,520 m/11,550 ft)-6 Hours

Our path rises gradually and then more steeply from Pisang to crest of a ridge overlooking the Upper Manang valley. We follow the trail down to the flat valley floor and the Ongre. Shortly after Ongre, a bridge crossing over the Sabche River gives us a view of amphitheater formed by Annapurna III and IV. After crossing one bridge, the trail passes by Braga, a village built impressively into a cliff wall. From Braga, it is a short walk to the Manang Village from where you see prominent peaks like Gangapurna to the right of the glacier and Annapurna III to the left.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Manang.

Meals: B L D

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Day 09: Rest Day in Manang for Acclimatization

The day must be spent in Manage village and the vicinity to acclimatize for the higher elevations to be encountered towards Thorong La Pass. There are many opportunities for interesting day excursions from Manang. It is possible to climb the ridge to the north of the village for excellent view of Annapurna IV, Annapurna II and Glacier Dome (7,193 m) or to descend from the village to the glacial lake to the foot of the huge Icefall descending from the northern slopes of Gangarpurna.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Manang.

Meals: B L D

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Day 10: Trek to Lattar (4,250 m /13,945 ft) via Yak Kharka-6 Hours

After leaving Manang, our path climbs up till we reach the hamlet of Tengi (3,642 m). From here it takes about an hour to reach Gunsang (3,850 m). From here it’s another one hour forty-five minutes uphill to Lattar (4,250 m). These Himalayan pastures are domains of Yak, a bovine of Tibetan origin, reared for its wool, milk and to transport goods. The Thar, a kind of wild goat that lives in herds, is also found here.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Yak Kharka.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 11: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,200 m/13,780 ft)-5 Hours or High Camp (4,810 m/15,780 ft)-6 hours

After breakfast, we continue trek to reach Thorong Phedi which normally takes around 4 hours and it is better to walk slowly and drink plenty of water to avoid altitude sickness. Thorong Phedi means ‘foot of the hill’ and it is situated at a height of 4,200 m on a small hill overlooking a high plateau. After lunch at Phedi, we have option to continue further 1 Hour to High Camp to save time to cross Thorong La Pass in the following day.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Thorong Phedi.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 12: Trek to Muktinath(3,802 m/12,475 ft) by crossing Thorong La Pass(5,416 m/17,770 ft)-8 Hours

Our trail becomes steep immediately after leaving Phedi, switch backing up moraines and following rocky ridges as it ascends to the pass. The trail although steep, is well defined and easy to follow. The only complications to the crossings are the high elevation and the possibility of snow. The pass is marked with its traditional Chortens. The view from the trail and the pass itself are excellent high Himalayan scenes, the entire Great Divine with the Annapurna and Gangapurna to the south, the barren Kali Gandaki Valley and the peak of Thorungtse in the north. The trail begins to descend in snow in winter, which gives way to interminable switchbacks down the steep rocky moraine. Finally, the moraines reach grassy slopes and the we finally descend to Muktinath.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Muktinath.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 13: Visit Muktinath Temple and Drive down to Jomsom-1 Hour

In the morning, we will Muktinath Temple, a famous pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. In one of the Temple complex, a sacred fire and spring of water glows from the ground. It is believed that who takes a bath in 108 taps within the premises suppose to be pure. After visiting Temple, we may walk down to Jomsom with beautiful landscape crossing Jharkot and Kajbeni to Jomsom. Or we have option of driving on beautiful blacktopped road. If we drive, we may visit Dumba Lake in the evening near Jomsom.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Jomsom.

Meals: B L D

Activity Duration:

Day 14: Fly to Pokhara-20 Minutes

After early breakfast, we walk to the Jomsom Airport for 20 Minutes flight to Pokhara. In Pokhara, either you may rest entire day or in the late afternoon, you may consider for quick sightseeing of Pokhara City. In the evening, you may walk around The Lakeside Bazaar.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.

Meals: B

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Day 15: Fly back to Kathmandu- 30 Minutes

After relaxing morning, we drive to Pokhara Airport in the afternoon and fly back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, we will host farewell dinner to mark the great success of your Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B D

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Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu

You are saying good bye to the mountains as your journey in Nepal comes to an end today! We hope you enjoyed the tour with us and we expect that you plan your next adventure in this wonderful country again. After breakfast, we will drop you to airport for departure from Kathmandu before 3 hours of your flight time.

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Meals: B

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Cost Info

Cost Includes:

Garland welcome, arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu with office representative.
3 Nights in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of Taxes and Service Charge.
1 Night in Pokhara with breakfast inclusive of Taxes and Service Charge.
11 Nights/12 Day All Inclusive Trek in Annapurna Region with breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea/coffee each time in meals in local tea houses/lodges.
Meals as indicated in the Itinerary.
English Speaking Trek Guide with a reliable team of porters (2:1 Ratio) and additional Sherpa as per the group size.
Kathmandu sightseeing with English Speaking Tour Guide with all applicable entrance fees.
Welcome and Farewell Dinners in Kathmandu.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project, ACAP Fees and Trekkers Information Management System, TIMS Fees.
Insurance, daily allowances, accommodation and meals for the trekking crew.
Pokhara/Kathmandu Airfare with all necessary transfers.
First Aid Kit and Duffel Bag.
Bottle Drinking water in vehicle for sightseeing drives and transfers.
All drives, sightseeing and transfers by Deluxe Vehicle as per the group size.
24/7 Hours Assistance.

Cost Excludes:

International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
Nepal Visa fees on Arrival at Airport (USD 40/- for 30 Days).
Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara except welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
Bottle drinking water, hot beverages, charges for hot shower, mobile/camera charges during the trek.
Personal nature of expenses like tips, bar bills, laundry and personal expenses.
Cost may arise of natural calamities, flight cancellation, illness, hospitalization, tour cancellation, blockade etc.
Cost for Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Charges in case of emergency.
Other than in our include section.