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Annapurna Circuit (Round Annapurna Trek)


Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Meet by our representative at the airport. Drive to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu.
Half day visit of Kathmandu city and Swayambhunath. PM: Free, preparation for the trekking. O/N hotel.

Day 03: Kathmandu - Besi Sahar
Drive by tourist bus or by pvt car. (5/6 hours)

Day 04: Besi Sahar – Bahundanda
The first day of the Annapurna Circuit is a long one, our first day introduces us to the cultural elements of Nepal, we encounter typical local houses and the different faces of the various peoples. 7 hours. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 05: Bahundanda – Chamje
A slightly shorter trekking day has us climbing to Chamje through forest, but near the river and enters the Nyingma Pa Buddhist influenced area. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 06: Chamje – Bagarchap
This trail continues to the Guring village of Bagarchap complete with its new Gompa. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 07: Bagarchap – Chame
We enters conifer woodland and reaches the official district capital of Chame, with its hot springs. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 08: Chame – Pisang
Pass the rock wall of the Oble Dome and continue along the Annapurna Circuit to Upper Pisang, an architecturaly magnificent village. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 09: Pisang – Manang
Walk along the valley trail to Manang, the unofficlal trekking capital of the Annapurna Circuit. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 10: Manang – Acclimatisation
Explore the Manang Valley to ensure that you have sufficient acclimatisation to continue. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 11: Manang – Latdar
Today we leave Manang, & trail makes an ascent of nearly 2000m to the Thorung La pass. We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marsyangi Valley. Continuing along the Jarsang Khola Valley to Ledar. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 12: Latdar - Thorung Phedi
The trail descends to cross the river at 4310m we then climb up to Phedi at 4420m. At High Camp on the elevation of 4600m, we can found there some good Guesthouses. Your overnight stay will be there. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 13: Thorung Phedi - Thorung La (5416m) – Muktinath
Climb the Thorung La pass at 5,300 metres to reach the sacred site of Muktinath. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 14: Muktinath – Jomsom
Finally, the Annapurna Circuit trek heads downhill, through the arid landscape to the ancient town of Jomsom on the Kali Gandaki river. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 15: Jomsom – Kalopani
The valley opens out, and great views of Dhaulagiri are visible. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 16: Kalopani – Tatopani
Continue down the Kali Gandaki to the resort town of Tatopani, with its welcome hot springs and excellent restaurants. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 17: Tatopani – Ghorepani
The long climb to Ghorepani is rewarded with awesome views of the Annapurna range. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 18: Ghorepani – Ghandrung
This trek joins the Annapurna Circuit trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary trek at the Gurung capital, Ghandruk. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 19: Ghandrung – Dhampus
The trails enters the narrow wooded valley of the Modi Khola and take us through the village of Dhampus. O/N Lodge or Camp.

Day 20: Dhampus – Pokhara
Trek down to Phedi, and half an hour car drive to Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel

Day 21: Pokhara – Sightseeing
Pokhara city sightseeing including Devi's fall, Cave, World Peace Stupa, and join boating at Lake Phewa. 

Day 22: Pokhara - Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu by Car / Van / Tourist Bus (6hrs) or Fly (20minute)

Day 23: Departure

SHORT ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Besi Sahar
Day 04: Besi Sahar – Bahundanda
Day 05: Bahundanda – Chamje
Day 06: Chamje – Bagarchap
Day 07: Bagarchap – Chame
Day 08: Chame – Pisang
Day 09: Pisang – Manang
Day 10: Manang – Acclimatisation
Day 11: Manang – Latdar
Day 12: Latdar - Thorung Phedi
Day 13: Thorung Phedi - Thorung La (5416m) – Muktinath
Day 14: Muktinath – Jomsom
Day 15: Jomsom – Kalopani
Day 16: Kalopani – Tatopani
Day 17: Tatopani – Ghorepani
Day 18: Ghorepani – Ghandrung
Day 19: Ghandrung – Dhampus
Day 20: Dhampus – Pokhara
Day 21: Pokhara – Sightseeing
Day 22: Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day 23: Departure

 
Grade: Challenging
Max. Altitude: 5416m.
Season: March - June / September - November
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