ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK – 23 DAYS

Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of most celebrated treks in the world which takes you into the heart of the high mountains of Nepal. This trek has only been possible since the mid 1980s when the Manang area was officially opened to foreigners. This is definitely a strenuous trek, taking about two weeks to complete, starting from 760m (Beshisahar) and ascending to 5416m (Thorong-La Pass, the highest point of this trek). During the trek you will be able to enjoy: dramatic mountain scenery; alpine deserts; rice terraces, the Tibetan plateau; turbulent rivers with deep gorges; crystal clear lakes; waterfalls and a wide variety of vegetation. In addition, you will be able to observe different cultures and ways of life of people who live in this region, as well as different birds and animals. One of the highlights is our visit to the well-known Muktinath temple used by Hindus and Buddhists. Certainly the ‘peak’ experience will be ascending to the Thorong-La pass where the views are superb. This could be one of the highest elevations you would attain during your traveling life.

This classic circular trek is a reasonable proposition for a first time visit to Nepal, completing an epic journey through a wide variety of terrains of the Himalaya.

You don’t need any previous mountaineering training or technical experience for this trek as the terrain is not very difficult. However, some vigorous hiking experience and good physical condition is very useful.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02: Visit Swoyambunath & Patan

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar

Day 04: Trek Besisahar to Ngadi

Day 05: Trek Ngadi to Jagat

Day 06: Trek Jagat to Dharapani

Day 07: Trek Dharapani to Chame

Day 08: Trek Chame to Pisang

Day 09: Trek Pisang to Manang

Day 10: Acclimatization day in Manang

Day 11: Trek Manang to Yak Kharka

Day 12: Trek Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi

Day 13: Trek Thorong Phedi to Muktinath

Day 14: Trek Muktinath to Kagbeni

Day 15: Trek Kagbeni to Marpha

Day 16: Trek Marpha to Kalopani

Day 17: Trek Kalopani to Tatopani

Day 18: Trek Tatopani to Ghorepani

Day 19: Trek Ghorepani to Tikhedhunga

Day 20: Trek Tikhedhunga to Nayapul & drive to Pokhara

Day 21: Flight Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 22: visit Bhaktapur

Day 23: Departure