Annapurna Circuit is considered one of the best treks in the world. This Circuit - rightly known as Nepal's classic trek - offers more variety than any other equivalent length trek, taking us through virtually every type of scenery that Nepal has to offer.This trek takes you through distinct regional scenery of rivers, flora, fauna and above all – mountains. These include the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Machhapuchhre (6998m) – the famous fishtail mountain that dominates the skyline above Pokhara city. The trek rises to an altitude of 5,400m on the Thorung La pass, touching the edge of the Tibetan plateau.There are superb views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri and an amazing variety of landscapes ranging from sub-tropical through alpine peaks to an arid semi-desert akin to Tibet. Based in teahouses throughout, we also get to spend time in villages inhabited by many of Nepal's different peoples, both Buddhist and Hindu. In this treks we have to pass through,four regions ;Lamjung, Manang, Mustang and Myagdi.In the initial days of trekking through the region Lamjung and Myagdi we walk through rice farms,forests with lush green subtropical valleys with villages in the lower realms of the Annapurna Conservation Area.
Itinerary
- Day 01 - Arrival at the Tribuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (1,345m).Overnight at a hotel.
- Day 02 - Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley. Overnight at a hotel.
- Day 03 - Drive to Besisahar (830m) by Public Bus - 7 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 04 - Trek to Bahundanda (1,310 m) - 5 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 05 - Trek to Chamje (1,400m) - 5 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 06 - Trek to Bagarchhap (2,160m) - 5 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 07 - Trek to Chame (2,630m) - 5 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 08 - Trek to Pisang (3300 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 09 - Trek to Manang (3,540m) - 5 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 10 - Acclimatization day at Manang village. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 11 - Trek to Yak Kharka (4,000m) - 5 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 12 - Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,450m) - 5 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 13 - Trek to Muktinath (3,800m) via Thorung La pass (5,416m) - 8 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 14 - Trek to Marpha (2,670m) - 6 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 15 - Trek to Ghasa (2,010m) - 6 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 16 - Trek to Tatopani (1,190 m) - 5 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 17 - Rest and relaxing day at Tatopani. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 18 - Trek to Ghorepani (2,810m) - 6 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 19 - Hike to Poon Hill (3,210m) and trek to Tikhedunga (1,570m) - 5 hrs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
- Day 20 - Trek to Nayapul (1,010m) - 3 hrs. Drive to Pokhara - 1hrs. Overnight at a hotel.
- Day 21 - Pokhara city tour. Overnight at a hotel.
- Day 22- Drive back to Kathmandu (1,345m) and farewell dinner. Overnight at a hotel.
- Day 23 - Transfer to the international airport for your final departure.
Trip Detail at-a-Glance
Trip Code: ATH298Best Season: February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November & December
Country Visited: Nepal
Trip Start: Kathmandu
Trip Ends: Kathmandu
Destination: Annapurna Base Camp
Trip Route: Ktm-Pokhara-Ghorepani-Poon Hill-Chomrong-Himalaya Hotel-Machhapuchere Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo-Nayapul-Pokhara-Ktm
Trip Style: Lodge to Lodge Trekking
Activity: Sightseeing and Trekking
Max. Altitude:4,130 m /13546.4 ft
Activity Per Day: Approximately 5hrs walking per day
Trip Category: Annapurna Region
Trip Highlight
- Sightseeing around Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Impressive Sunrise and mountain views from Ghorepani and Poon Hill
- Typical Gurung village along the trekking route
- Fishtail (Machhapuchhre) Base Camp
- Spectacular mountain and glacier views from Annapurna Base Camp
- Natural Bath in hot spring at Jhinu
Day 01- Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters).
Airport pick up and transffer to hotel - Rest and Relax.
Note: If you arrive after 4pm you would be briefed by our airport representative/guide about tomorrow’s (Day 02) sightseeing activities on the way to hotel and then the pre trip meeting would be held after the sightseeing tour next day. But if you arrive earlier than 4PM your pre trip meeting would be done on that very day either at our office or at your hotel as per your requirement. During your pre trip meeting we would introduce you to your leader/guide once you are back from the sightseeing. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about your trek. We will also supply you with our trek Duffel Bag, T-shirt and a Cap. For the meeting, please make sure you bring passport, three copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer. Overnight at Hotel.
(No meals included)
Day 02- Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley.
After a hearty breakfast, at 8.30 am your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. Today we will visit some heritages listed below:
Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River.Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River.It is a square two tiered pagoda temple built on a single tier pinth which is famous all over the world.
Boudhanath: Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu.It was built in 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings.You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla,famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple,Bhairavnath temple,Duttatraya temple,Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows.
The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area near by your hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
(Breakfast Included)
Day 03 - Drive to Pokhara (900 m) by tourist bus - 7 hrs
Our trekking staff will pick you up at the hotel at 6:30am and escort you to the bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:30am. A beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake, Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect starting point for our trek. Overnight at a hotel.
(Breakfast Included)
Day 04 - Drive to Nayapul (1,010m) - 1 hr. Trek to Tikhedunga (1,570m) - 3 hrs
We begin our trek at Nayapul after a 1-hour drive on a private vehicle from Pokhara. After a short 15-minute walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1,015m) a large village with many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. The trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1,495m and after a short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1,570m. Today’s walk is relatively short and easy, a prelude to the trekking experience in the Annapurna region. Overnight at a guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Day 05 - Trek to Ghorepani (2,840m) - 5 hrs
We move on towards the steep climb to Ulleri, a large Magar village at an altitude of 2,070m. The trail ascends more gently from this point, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2,250m. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2,460m. After an hour walk we arrive at Ghorepani (2,840m). Overnight at a guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Day 06 - Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210m); and trek to Tadapani (2,610m)
Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at an elevation of 3,210m, a brilliant mountain range spectacle; this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas. There we spend about 1 hour, then returning to Ghorepani we take a hot breakfast at a hotel. Then we make a climb along ridges, and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2,960m). After that we descend to the Banthanti, then turning off to Tadapani. Overnight at a guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Day 07 - Trek to Chommrong (2,140m) - 5 hrs
The day starts with a steep downhill through rhododendron forests. Leaving Tadapani, we descend through the forests and then the trail eases as we reach Gurjung which is the village of Gurung people, with an easy walk to Chommrong at an elevation of 2,140 m. Overnight at a guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Day 08 - Trek to Himalayan Hotel (2,950m) - 6 hrs
Today the trail drops down to the Chhomrong Khola and again we continue climbing to Khuldighar at 2,380m where there used to be an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) check post. There is a clearing in the forest a little further on, from which, the route travels very steeply down a rock bank then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always on the west side of the river. We walk through bamboo, then rhododendron forests to the Himalayan Hotel. Overnight at a guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Day 09 - Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) - 7 hrs
Today the trail climbs on past the Hinko Cave, Deurali and then Machhapuchhare Base Camp, which isn’t really a base camp since climbing the mountain is not permitted. Since it is totally surrounded by mountains, this area is known as the Annapurna Sanctuary. Two hours trek from Machhapuchhare Base Camp takes you to the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at elevation of 4,130m. There, you will view unobstructed views of mountain scenery, which is very spectacular. Overnight at a guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Day 10 - Trek back to Bamboo (2345m) - 6 hrs
We follow the same trail down today the trail drops by 1,700m to the bank of Modi Khola to Bamboo at 2,345m where there are a few teahouse/lodges available to stay at. Overnight at a guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Day 11 - Trek to Jhinu hot spring (1,780m) - 5 hrs
We follow the same trail until Chommrong. Once we have passed Khuldighar there is an experimental sheep farm, the trail continues through rhododendron and bamboo fields. From Chomrong the trail descends very steeply to the Jhinu hot spring, where you can bathe in natural hot springs. Overnight at a guesthouse.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Day 12 - Trek to Nayapul (1,010 m) - 4.5 hrs. Drive to Pokhara - 1 hr. Same day guided tour of Barahi Temple and Boating in Fewa Lake.
From Jhinu hot springs we walk at the right side of Modi Khola for 4.5 hrs to Birethanti which can be considered one of the best and the most relaxing walks of the entire trek. We reach Nayapul then an hour drive will take us back to Pokhara.
After we check in to hotel we will then walk to the Fewa Lake for our boating trip to Barahi Temple and than back to hotel. Overnight at a hotel.
(Breakfast and Lunch Included)
Day 13 - Drive back to Kathmandu (1,345m) and farewell dinner
You have the option to extend your trip to continue onto Chitwan jungle safari, rafting adventure, Kathmandu valley shopping tour, scenic Everest flight, mountain biking and other activities. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. (Your guide(s) and an office staff will accompany you.) Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
(Breakfast and farewell dinner Included)
Day 14 - Transfer to international airport for your final departure
The trip concludes today. We will then, drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.
(Breakfast Included)
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Three nights 4-star hotel in Kathmandu and 1 night 2-3 star hotel in Pokhara (Both on B&B basis)
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu with a tour guide and all temples/monuments entrance fees.
- All accommodation and meals during the trek
- Transportation:Pokhara to Kathmandu in Tourist Bus and all other transport such as Kathmandu to Khudi via Besishahar and pick ups and drops in private car
- An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
- All necessary paper work and permits (ACAP, Trekking permit)
- A comprehensive medical kit
- All government and local taxes.