Annapurna Circuit Trekking

The classic route along the Marsyangdi, over the Thorung La (5416m) and descent of the Kali Gandaki Valley-21 days

This is a magnificent trek in two different river valleys, which encircles the Annapurna Massive crossing Thorong La [5416 m.] the highest pass on this trek. The trek begins at Besisahar in the Marsyangdi river valley after a drive of about seven hours from Kathmandu and finally concludes at Kali Gandaki river valley. All along the way, the beautiful mountain scenery and fascinating village life will keep you enthralled, day after day.

A moderate to challenging trek which sometime requires to walk on the steep up and down mountain path can be done anytime of the year except monsoon and severe winter when the Thorong pass gets blocked by snow.

Taking a flight from Jomsom to Pokhara can shorten this trek. Jomsom is one day walk away from Muktinath.

Suggested Itinerary Duration : 18 days

• Day 01 Kathmandu – Bhulbhule Drive to Bhulbhule, overnight at the tented camp or Teahouse Lodge.
• Day 02 Bhulbhule – Sange Trek passed through green terraces, Marshyangdi rivesrside.
• Day 03 Sange – Tal This day follow riverside climb mountain path reaching Chyamche can view of magnificent waterfall.
• Day 04 Tal – Bagarchhap This day we crossed decent view of Manaslu and we can over look the view of Dudh Khola and Marshyangdi. Annapurna II becomes visible ahead.
• Day 05 Bagarchhap – Chame Trek pass through thundering waterfall and Marshyangdi Khola becomes a George.Now we can over look the magnificent Manaslu and Phungi. We cross through the village and climb through a fir and pine forest to Chame.
• Day 06 Chame – Pisang This day we reach the small settlement of Taleku. When we cross Buradhan on the right bank there are military station who fought against the Khampa tribal revolution. Can see the east peak of Annapurna II and Pisang peak.
• Day 07 Pisang – Manang There are two options to reach Manang upper Gryru and lower Hongde airfield of Manang. This day is special view of Annapurna III, IV , Gangapurna Tilisto peaks with large Chortens and Mani and Monastery.
• Day 08 Manang Manang rest day, explore the surroundings. Manang is a surprisingly large village for this remote mountain region, all its houses are line up with prayer flags.
• Day 09 Manang – Latdar Our path this day is full of ups and down as the elevation gradually rises, after crossing Kenzan Khola path towards to Latdar.
• Day 10 Latdar – Thorang High Camp This day we cross difficult first part we cross high wind, steep hill through rocky area frozen stream. This day we can see wild blue sheep.
• Day 11 Thorang High Camp – Muktinath Trek with high windy climb eases we begin to ascend Thorung pass (5416 M) Better view of Kali Gandaki U shaped valley. Ahead we can see Dhaulagiri II and III. Now we trek in gentle slope with steep cliff through sacred land of Muktinath .
• Day 12 Muktinath – Marpha Descend from Muktinath view to Jharkot with its ancient citadel remains and another sacred village Kagbeni. Trek path down below close view of Kali Gandaki and reach famous airfield Jomsom and heading toward Marpha valley popular for its apple and home made apple wine.
• Day 13 Marpha – Kalopani Trek towards a stream of Tukuche Village. This day we have clear view of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri I, Tukche peak, Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri Icefall.
• Day 14 Kalopani – Tatopani We cross through pine tree valley with suspension bridges. Known as a deepest gorge valley, water fall Rupsi Chahara to reach Tatopani can relax in hot spring.
• Day 15 Tatopani – Ghorepani Walk through local Magar villages and picturesque Rhododendron Forest to Reach Ghorepani.
• Day 16 Ghorepani – Ghandruk Morning excursion to Poon Hill for panoramic view of all peaks. Descent down Through forest of different species of Rhododendron. Reach the bigger Gurung village Ghandruk.
• Day 17 Ghandruk – Pokhara Last days trek back to Pokhara valley through Modi Khola, reach Naya Pul and Drive to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel
• Day 18 Pokhara – Kathmandu Drive or fly back to Kathmandu .

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