Annapurna Circuit Trek, passing via world’s widest passes Thorong La Pass, probably one of the highest passes with elevation of 5416 m from sea level. Annapurna Circuit perfect blend of culture and adventure used to last for 22 days but however with possibilities of motor road from both side of Thorong La Pass now day it can be accomplished with two weeks. Annapurna Round Trek starting from Beshisahar will end on next side of ridge near Mustang Jomsom Trek. Major highlights of Annapurna Circuit are Manang, Gangapurna Lake, and options of side trip to Ice Lake as well as Tilicho Lake, Thorong La Pass, Muktinath Temple, Kagbeni, which is considered as gateway to Upper Mustang and if further continues trek down from Jomsom instead of getting a ride then village of Marpha, Lete, Kalopani offer exceptional view of traditional housing and ranges of Nilgiri, Tukuche and Dhaulagiri. Apart from that another highlight of trip is at the ending days of Annapurna Circuit Trek is Rupse Waterfall, natural hot spring in Tatopani and world’s deepest gorge with two eight thousand meter high mountain on both side i.e. Mt. Annapurna on left side and Mt. Dhaulagiri on right side on the way down from Jomsom to Pokhara. Once one manage to reach Tatopani there are multiple option either straight retrace back to Kathmandu passing via Pokhara or hike to Poonhill and descend the Poon Hill Trek trail all the way down to Naya Pool and drive back to Pokhara. On our Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary we will create enough room for acclimatization on the way up to Thorong La Pass and once we descend to Jomsom then drive back to Pokhara passing via Marpha and taking a lunch in Tatopani by soaking in natural hot waterpond.
Details Itinerary
Day 01 – Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to hotel in Thamel Day 02 – Drive from Kathmandu to Beshisahar and at Lodge. Day 03 – Drive Beshisahar to Chame by Jeep, at Lodge Day 04 – Trek from Chame to Pisang (3200m), at Lodge Day 05 – Trek from Pisang to Manang(3440m), at Lodge Day 06 – Acclimatization day in Manang, Explore Gangapurna Lake(3519m) Day 07 – Trek from Manang to Yak kharka(3960m), at Lodge Day 08 – Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Fedi(4420m), at Lodge Day 09 –Thorong fedi to Muktinath (3760m) via Thorong la Pass 5416m Day 10 – Drive from Muktinath to Pokhara, at Hotel. Day 12 – Drive from Pokhara to Chitawan, at Hotel Day 13 - Elephant Safari in Chitawan, Stay at Hotel Day 14 – Drive from Chitawan to Kathmandu, Stay at Hotel. Day 15 – Airport drop for international departure / on your own
Cost Includes/Excludes
Full Board Expedition Cost Includes/Excludes
COST INCLUDED
Airport picks up, drop by Bus.
2-night peace and clean hotel in Kathmandu on BB basis. A/C Room sharing double bed, Televisions, clean bathroom 24 hours hot showers
Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus.
Besisahar to Chame by Jeep.
Muktinath to Pokhara by Jeep
Pokhara to Chitawan by Bus.
Chitawan to Kathmandu By Bus.
One English speaking friendly and familiar Guide and One Trekking Sherpa Guide. 1 porter for 2 clients.
Lodge accommodation on the way Trekking.
Hotel in Pokhara 1 night. A/C Room sharing double bed
Hotel in Chitawan 2 night with bed & breakfast, Lunch & dinner, Jungle Safari by Elephant. A/C Room sharing double bed
ACAP permit and TIMS card permit.
Guide and porters food, lodge, bus, insurance, salary, equipment.
15 kg luggage per person allowed
COST EXCLUDED
Hard and soft table drinks such as coke, Fanta, mineral water, hot shower, dessert etc.