Trip Facts
- Total Duration 14 days
- Trip Grade Moderate to Strenuous
- Max Altitude 5416m.
- Start From Chame
- End From Jomsom
- Min Size 2 Pax
- Max Size 10 Pax
- Trip Mode Trekking
- Accommodation Tea House
- Best Season: Autumn and Spring
Trip Highlights
- Magnificent Mountain Valleys
- Incredible Scenery
- Beautiful forest
- Waterfalls, Lakes, Glacier, and Rivers
- Typical Gurung, Tibetan, and Manangi villages
- Buddhist/Bon & Hindu culture
- Glorious Ancient Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas, and Mani Walls
- High Himalayan pass
- Stunning Himalayan view
- Great Trekking Experience
The Annapurna Circuit Trekking is the longest and most exhilarating trek in the Annapurna Region. The magnificent Annapurna Mountain range is located in North-west Nepal. The Trekking begins from Chame and takes you through magnificent Landscapes of the Marshyangdi and Kaligandaki river valleys. The challenging Annapurna Round Trek filled with natural and Cultural beauty offers you an unforgettable experience with memories of a lifetime adventure into the heart of the Himalayas. You will get an opportunity to visit centuries-old Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas, and Hindu Temples.
Annapurna Circuit Trek is well known for its greatest views of the Annapurna, Manaslu, and Dhaulagiri Mountain ranges including Mt. Annapurna-I (8091m), Mt. Manaslu (8163m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m). The Trekking route traverses through diverse landscapes from the tropical climate to the alpine zone and lush green river valley to Trans Himalayan.
From Chame, you entered the rainshadow Trans Himalayan zone of Nyashang (Manang Valley). Manang is the home of the Nyashang people hailed from Tibet a long time ago and has a peculiar culture that still exists in one or another form. The valley is surrounded by some of the most dramatic snowcapped Mountains. Local people work in their in-house business of lodge keeping and Yak farms in the off-season.
The highlight of Annapurna Circuit Trek is crossing the Throung-La Pass (5416m) which is the most significant achievement of you. It provides breathtaking views of both sides of Manang and Mustang Valley. The other side of the trek in Kaligandaki Valley, Muktinath, and the lower Mustang is equally interesting where you witness the unique local lifestyle of the mountain communities and experience their warm hospitality and culture.
Muktinath temple sets an example of religious tolerance being worshiped by different religions in the same shrine (i.e. Hindus, Buddhists,s and Bons). Lower Kaligandaki Valley is considered as the deepest gorge made between Dhaulagiri in the west and Annapurna in the east both above 8000m. There are several endpoints of this trek. But the ultimate place to finish is Pokhara a charming city situated in a beautiful valley with Lakes and mountains.
Trip Itinerary
Days | Programs |
01 | Arriving in KTM and transfer to hotel-1300m |
02 | Drive to Chame by Jeep-2600m. 9-10 hours |
03 | Trek to Dhukur Pokhari-3060m. 3-4 hours |
04 | Trek to Ngawal-3657m. 4-5 hours |
05 | Hike to Gururimpoche cave and same day Trek to Manang-3540m. 6-7 hours |
06 | Rest day for acclimatize, do some hiking around the village |
07 | Trek to Yak Kharka-4018m. 3-4 hours |
08 | Trek to Thorung Phedi-4450m. 3-4 hours |
09 | Trek over Thorung-La pass 5416m to Muktinath-3800m. hours |
10 | Trek to Jomsom via Lupra-2910m. 5-6 hours |
11 | Fly To Pokhara early Morning |
12 | Sightseeing around Pokhara: Mountain Museum, Gupteswar Maahadev cave, Davi’s, Peace Pagoda Temple and late afternoon Fly to KTM |
13 | Sightseeing around Kathmandu: Swayambhunath Temple, Patan Darbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa |
14 | Departure to Home |
Trip Cost
Per-person | U.S. $1735 |
Single Supplement | U.S. $100 |
Trip Deposit | U.S. $400 |
(Single Supplement in KTM and Pokhara only)
What's Included
- Four night Accommodations in Kathmandu and Pokhara at three star standard hotel including Breakfast
- Three time food (breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with Tea or Coffee during the Trekking.
- Accommodation during the trip
- Guide and porter’s wages, food, accommodation and insurance on Trekking.
- Transfer from Kathmandu to Chame by reserved Jeep
- Air fare Jomsom-Pokhara and Pokhara-Kathmandu including Guide
- Conservation and TIMS cards Fee
- Domestic airport tax
- Airport Transfer
- Guide and transfer for city sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
What's Excludes
- Cold and hard drink and water
- Food in KTM and Pokhara
- Travel insurance emergency evacuation and personal medical expenses.
- Any donation along the trail and anything that not mentioned above
- Entrance fee for city sightseeing both KTM and Pokhara
Trip Highlights
- Magnificent Mountain Valleys
- Incredible Scenery
- Beautiful forest
- Waterfalls, Lakes, Glacier, and Rivers
- Typical Gurung, Tibetan, and Manangi villages
- Buddhist/Bon & Hindu culture
- Glorious Ancient Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas, and Mani Walls
- High Himalayan pass
- Stunning Himalayan view
- Great Trekking Experience