Annapurna Circuit Trek

Trip Details

Destination: Nepal
Trip Style: Trekking
Accommodation: Hotel + Lodges
Transportation: Tourist Bus
Grade: Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

About Trip

Annapurna region of Nepal is considered as the diversified paradise of nature’s splendors and people’s cultural grandeurs. Among many quintessential trekking routes of Annapurna region the Annapurna Circuit Trekking is the most superlative one. It is completely different in terms of the starting point for the trekking. Almost all trekking trip of Annapurna region starts from Pokhara but it ends in this place. Search Treks & Expeditions has identified the latest itinerary for this trip. Lots of hilly roads construction in the area has decreased the walking trail. Therefore, our travel planners created the updated itinerary to protect the essence of wonderful trekking in these parts of Nepal.

Annapurna Circuit Trekking never fails to surprise trekkers. If trekkers start their trip from the hilly temperate forest belt then they traverse through alpine forests and eventually reach the place where only Himalayas exist. Waterfalls, tranquil hamlets, monasteries, multiethnic people villages and splendid mountain vistas are major features of this trek in Nepal. Apart from these spectacular attractions trekkers can experience the mini mountaineering feeling once they cross the Thorong La Pass. This is probably the most talked and famous high altitude Himalayan passes of the world. Bus trip to Timang from Kathmandu via Besisahar takes place in first phase. From this small village walking journey starts. We will trek to Manang passing by villages of Chame and Pisang. Manang village is very crucial in terms of successful completion of this trip. Proper acclimatization is required and Manang hosts this activity. We will stroll around the village or visit the monastery. Getting geographical understanding, culture and traditions of Mananges could be rewarding aspects other than just walking on the trail.

From Manang we will head to Thorong Phedi via Yak Kharka. Trail consists of grassy meadows where cattle graze and sometimes you can observe the high altitude wildlife on the way as well. From Yak Kharka the trail might be treacherous and rugged rocky. Trekkers will face challenging hurdles on the day when they cross the Thorong La pass. From top of Thorong La Pass one can relish breathtaking scenery of mountains. Across the pass lays the sacred Muktinath temple. Equally significant for Hindus and Buddhists the temple is located majestically with Mt. Neelgiri on backdrop. Trip never stops with us. We create more stupendous activities further down the road as well. Most of the trekking agency of Nepal ends it at Jomsom but we have incorporated the Poon Hill and Ghandruk area in the itinerary. Trekkers will love to explore most of the Annapurna region while trekking in Nepal with Search Treks & Expeditions. Annapurna Circuit Trekking really creates stupendous holiday of walking the tranquil villages, high passes, temples, monasteries, mountains, rivers and more. Create your own tale of quintessential vacation with team of Search Treks & Expeditions.

Trip Highlights

Thorong La Pass
Muktinath Temple
Over two dozens of Mountain Vistas
Natural Hot water Springs
Diversified Forests Belts and numerous water resources
Poon Hill
Ghandruk Village

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu – Besisahar (6-7 hrs )
Day 04: Drive Besisahar- Timang (2270m,4-5 hrs )
Day 05: Trek Timang – Chame (2670m, 4-5hrs )
Day 06: Trek Chame – Pisang (3300m,5-4 hrs )
Day 07: Trek Pisang – Manang (3540m,4-3 hrs)
Day 08: Rest day in Manang
Day 09: Trek Manang to Yak-Kharka (4018m, 5-4 hrs )
Day 10: Trek Yak-Kharka to Thorang phedi (4450m,5-6 hrs )
Day 11: Trek Thorang phedi – Muktinath ( 3760m, 8-9 hrs)
Day 12: Muktinath – Jomsom ( 2720m,5-4 hrs)
Day 13: Drive to Tatopani (1190m,3-4 hrs)
Day 14: Trek Tatopani – Ghorepani 2860m,5-6 hrs )
Day 15: Trek Ghorepani – Tadapani ( 2630m,) 5-6 hrs )
Day 16: Trek Tadapani – Ghandruk (1940m, 4-3 hrs)
Day 17: Ghandruk – Pokhara ( 4 hrs)
Day 18: Flight to Kathmandu

Day 01ArrivalAirport representatives of Search Treks will receive you at Kathmandu Airport. You will be transferred to hotel in Thamel. Trip preparation will be done and introduction with trekking crew members will take place.
Day 02Kathmandu Sightseeing Today we will take you to UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE sites of Kathmandu. You will be escorted by license holder tour guide to places like Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swyambhunath and Patan Durbar Square. If you want to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square you can stroll during evening.
Day 03Drive Kathmandu – Besisahar (6-7 hrs )We will travel to Besisahar the districts headquarter of Lamjung district. The journey is about 7 hours long but the rural environment seen en-route is rewarding. Terraced farmlands, highway towns, villages and forests along with rivers are attractions of this day’s journey.
Day 04Drive Besisahar- Timang (2270m,4-5 hrs )The ride of four wheel jeep drive can be very bumpy and challenging too. The road is not black topped rather it is graveled. We will take rest in Timang Village for overnight. We will prepare for the trip ahead as from tomorrow we will have to walk almost a week.
Day 05Trek Timang – Chame (2670m, 4-5hrs )We will follow the graveled road in some places and then take shortcuts too before reaching Chame Village. This village is spectacularly placed. Don’t expect the area to be full of green lush forests rather the area consists of scattered vegetation.
Day 06Trek Chame – Pisang (3300m,5-4 hrs )More Tibetan style of houses, prayer flags, Mani Walls, Chortens, Monasteries and gompas are usual sight on this trail. Route is comfortable and you can walk through valley gazing at the various faces of mountains in the Annapurna region.
Day 07Trek Pisang – Manang (3540m,4-3 hrs)From Pisang we will walk through some small villages and stream before reaching the Manang Village. This is the largest settlement village in the area. We will spend two days on this village. During stay in Manang we will try to get acquainted with the locals.
Day 08Rest day in Manang Acclimatization or rest day is not literally about just resting in teahouse. It is rather the day of strolling around or hiking to nearby hills. Reaching the high altitude place and coming back descending to stay overnight really helps to acclimatize quickly. We can visit monastery as well and try to understand the rituals of people.
Day 09Trek Manang to Yak-Kharka (4018m, 5-4 hrs )From Manang we will head to Yak Kharka crossing several stream and village of Tenki. The trail can be very attractive because of several rivers and wooden bridges. You can take lots of pictures on the way where you can observe yak grazing at meadows. Clustered Tibetan style houses are seen on the way. From Ghunsa we will trek past the ancient Mani Walls and grassy meadows before reaching Yak Kharka.
Day 10Trek Yak-Kharka to Thorang phedi (4450m,5-6 hrs )Today might be very challenging because it consists of ascending. From Ledar Village all the way to Thorang Phedi we have to walk through trails dissected between massive hills. We can see the view of mountains like Syagang, Thorong, Khatungkan and Gundang on the way.
Day 11Trek Thorang phedi – Muktinath ( 3760m, 8-9 hrs) World’s most famous pass of Thorong La Pass (5416m,) will be crossed today. Don’t forget to get enough instructions from trekking guide. Early morning we have to set out to cross this mountain if we want to take best pictures from top of Thorong La Pass. Across the pass we will trek to Muktinath Temple area for overnight.
Day 12Muktinath – Jomsom ( 2720m,5-4 hrs)We will descend to Jomsom and this day’s trekking is very gentle and short. We will walk along the Kaligandaki River towards this vibrant windy town of Nepal. You can enjoy the eateries, bakery and bars of Jomsom as well. However, proper rest is highly recommended as it is still high in altitude.
Day 13Drive to Tatopani (1190m,3-4 hrs)We will take rented vehicle to reach Tatopani. We will drive past beautiful villages like Marpha, Tukucha and Ghasa en-route to Tatopani. Enjoy natural hot water springs and revitalize your tired muscles too.
Day 14Trek Tatopani – Ghorepani 2860m,5-6 hrs )The journey is through terraced farmlands, forests and occasional villages. It can be challenging too because it is all the way up ascending walking until we reach Ghorepani. Once we are at Ghorepani again the panoramic view of mountains and green hills around will make us feel majestic.
Day 15Trek Ghorepani – Tadapani ( 2630m,) 5-6 hrs )Early in the morning we will hike to Poon Hill (3193m,) for sunrise view. Mountains like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Neelgiri, Himchuli and Machhapuchhre dazzle in front of us. We will then continue our journey to Tadapani.
Day 16Trek Tadapani – Ghandruk (1940m, 4-3 hrs)Today is very comfortable day of trekking. We will walk for about 3-4 hours and reach Ghandruk. This is the model Gurung Village where you can enjoy the party with crew members and locals. Delicacies, folk music and drinks could be another amazing event of your life.
Day 17Ghandruk – Pokhara ( 4 hrs)We will descend to Nayapool and our vehicle will take you to Pokhara. In evening you can freely roam around the eateries, bars and shops of Lakeside Pokhara. Rejoice, relax and revitalize yourself in this amazing touristic city of Nepal.
Day 18Flight to Kathmandu We will take about 35 minutes of flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to hotel in Thamel. Search Treks & Expeditions will organize a farewell dinner with all the trekkers and management team discussing about experience of entire trekking.