Annapurna Circuit Trekking (Around Annapurna Trek)

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Flying to Kathmandu along the northern border of Nepal on a clear day is in itself an exciting and memorable experience. As you fly, the panoramic view of snow-capped Annapurna mountain range greets your sight. After the completion of Visa formalities, you have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please look at your Printed Name and Our Company Signboard Annapurna Foothills Treks & Exp and follow them. Meet our representative and then you will be transferred to hotel. You will be served free welcome drinks, tea or coffee or juice at the time of check in.

The Managing Director or The Manager of company will meet you in hotel and will brief about the trip. You should clear your dues before we proceed for the trip. You are free to relax or explore around the city in the very first day.

Day 02: Sight seeing Kathmandu AM: Guided visit of Kathmandu City and Swayambhunath.
PM: Guided visit of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath + Read more

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Besi Sahar: (820M) After 6 hours long drive, we finally reach Besi Sahar. Besi Sahar is the capital of Lamjung District. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 04: Besisahar to Bahundanda: (1320M) Begin Annapurna circuit trek; we walk through the deep river gorge, rice fields, subtropical forest and small hamlets, past a majestic waterfall with towering views of Lamjung Himal, Himalchuli and Manaslu. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 05: Bahundanda to Chamje: (1440M) A steep and slippery trail runs up and down through paddy fields, passing through tiny Tibetan villages, the trail ascends through the rhododendron forest to Chamje at 1440m height. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 06: Chamje to Bagarchhap: ( 2160M) The Annapurna Circuit trek continues to the Gurung village of Bagarchap complete with its new Gompa. The path climbs the river through bamboo groves, we cross barely and potato fields to reach Dharapani and work an hour to Bagarchhap (2160m) site of our first Tibetan Monastery and with the views of Annapurna 2 and Lamjung Himal. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 07: Bagarchhap to Chame: (2675M) Today the Annapurna Circuit trek enters conifer woodland and reaches the official district capital of Chame with its hot springs. The trail climbs along the mule track through in and fir forest and then follows the river for a time amongst the higher oak and maple trees. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 08: Chame to Pisang: (3210M) The trail follows through the river valley stay at pisang(3210m) with good views along the way of Pisang peak and Annapurna 2. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 09: Pisang to Manang ( 3500M) Walk along the valley trail to Manang, the unofficial trekking capital of the Annapurna Circuit.Beyond Pisang, the trail climbs a steep ridge which affords good views of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak (7145m.)Descending past Manang's airstrip at Hongde (3320m.), you come to a level area from where the north-east face of Annapurna III rises majestically above you. From the wide plains of the Sabje Khola Valley, Annapurna IV [7525m] also becomes visible. Large chortens and mani walls abound and the tall peaks of the Himalaya spread out before you - Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Gangapurna [7455m] and, to the rear, Tilicho Peak [7145m]. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 10: Acclimatization day at Mannag : This is a rest day to acclimatize to the higher altitude. Time to visit monasteries take advice from Himalayan Rescue Association and observe the spectacular views of the Himalaya . ]. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 11: Manang to Yak Kharka, (4000M) We move through alpine pastures to scrubby forests of juniper and rose. We stay at an elevation of 4000m. ]. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 12: Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi (4550M) Ascend the Annapurna Circuit to Thorung Phedi at the foot of the Thorung La pass. Working near by the river, It is some time possible to see herds of blue mountain sheep stay overnight at Phedi 4450m. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 13: Crossing Thorung La, 5416M and descend Muktinath ( 3800M) This is a biggest challenge day of Annapurna circuit trek Climb the Thorung La pass at 5,416 metres to reach the sacred site of Muktinath. This is one of the most important pilgrimage sights for Hindus. It is also home to many ethnics Tibetans and holy Buddhists stay at 3800m ]. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 14: Muktinath to Marpha (2670M) Finally, the Annapurna Circuit trek heads downhill, through the arid landscape to the ancient town of jarkot on the Kali Gandaki river. Gradually through field and popular groves, then in to Kaligandaki valley, Descend to Marpha a lovely village of white washed house and fertile fields as the trail continues, The Himalayan rain shadow end and open spaces make way for conifers forest. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 15: Marpha to Kalopani (2410M) The valley opens out, and great views of Dhaulagiri are visible. At Kalopani, on the Annapurna Circuit, there is a Swiss school to train lodge owners. Visit it. We walk along the bank of Kali Gandaki River. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 16: Kalapani to Tatopani (1190 M) Today, we will walk through the world’s deepest gorge in the Earth at Kopchepani; we then continue descending through the Kali Gandaki River valley to Tatopani. This place is famous for its hot springs. Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee

Day 17: Tatopani to Gorepani ( 2850M) Leaving the hot springs behind us we have a day of climbing ahead of us to Ghorepani. We leave the Kali Gandaki valley and we will follow the Ghar Khola river and cross this river on an old swaying bridge. We will continue ascending to Ghara (1780m) and Shika (1935m) where there still is a British army training centre. The last part of the trail today will have us climbing through rhododendron and magnolia forests to Ghorepani, Overnight stay at guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with Tea and Coffee.

Day 18: Ghorepani to Hile (1400M) Hike to Poon Hill (3210 meters) , very early in the morning, we start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at elevation of 3210 meters, a brilliant spectacle; this vantage point provides unobstructed views of the early morning sunrise over the high Himalayas. There we spend about 1 hour, then return to Ghorepani where we take a breakfast at the hotel then trek down to Hile (1400M). Before starting towards Hile, we then walk down along the ridges and through rhododendron forests to large Magar village of Ulleri at 2070 meters. After that we descend steeply down to Tikhedunga. We stay Overnight at Guesthouse where we will serve you Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner also tea and coffee.

Day 19: Trek Hile to Nayapul (1010 meters) From Hile 3 hours walk Nayapul and drive to Pokhara, then driving to Pokhara for an hour by private vehicle. We have short and easy walking on this day. Overnight stay at Hotel with breakfast included:

Day 20: Drive back to Kathmandu: (1345 meters) Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu . If you are interested in continuing on to Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure or any other tours you can start today.

Day 21: Sight seeing in Kathmandu . After breakfast, our city guide reaches in Hotel with Vehicles, then we drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square . Bhaktapur is one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu valley. It is well known as Living Museum . Old brick paved enclave of old Royal palace, Nyathapola Temple , Datatriya temple, exquisite artwork offers a picture of the grandeur of medieval Nepal . And Patan is located 7 km away from Kathmandu , this city has many 15th to 17th century, Hindu and Buddhist, monuments built during the Malla dynasty. The most important area with many monuments is the Patan Durbar Square . (Culture program) Over night stay at Hotel.

Day 22: Depart Kathmandu: Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight back to home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, Tibet tours, mountain biking etc).