Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking

About Trip

Annapurna Circuit Trekking via Annapurna Sanctuary is one of the most exciting trekking trips in Nepal. The aim of of the Annapurna circuit trekking is to impart an utmost adventure to the travelers wishing to have stunning views of the Annapurna Himalayan range. This popular trekking ascends through picturesque village to the heart of Annapurna Himalayan range, which offers you dramatic scenes of the lofty mountains. You will reach to the mid point where you will be surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains between 6000 m to 8000 m, which is no doubt truly awesome experience.

Annapurna circuit trekking via Annapurna Sanctuary is one of the combined trekking packages. The ultimate goal of this trekking is to have trip to the entire areas in Annapurna region and also to explore the lofty mountains, incredible landscapes, the diverse flora, and fauna available alongside of the trail. Besides these, you will also have stunning views of numerous of mountains located in the region, including Mt. Annapurna I (8,091 m.), Annapurna II (7,937 m) , Mt. Annapurna III (7,555 m.), Mt. Annapurna IV (7,525 m.), Mt. Annapurna south (7,219 m.), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m.),Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,041 m), Mt. Fishtail (6,998 m.) , Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 m.), Mt. Lamjung Himal (6,986 m.) to name a few.

Annapurna circuit trekking via Annapurna sanctuary is designed in such a way that you will not only see the majestic mountains alone but also the incredible landscapes, diverse culture and rituals of the various ethnic groups residing alongside of the trail namely of Gurung, Magar, Thakali and others. So that you will have a maximum adventure and recollect the fondest memories throughout your life. The trail to the Annapurna circuit passes through picturesque villages backing of the white Himalayan scenes and greeneries, the settlements with stone roofed houses, monasteries. Furthermore, the trail passes through two mighty rivers Marsyangdi and Kaligandaki gorge, the deepest gorge in the world, flanked by the giant Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya range, all these have features have made Annapurna circuit trekking to be special trip.

Annapurna Circuit Trekking begins with one day drive from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar or Bulbule then the trail takes you through Jagat, Dharapani, Chame, Pisang to the Himalayan paradise village Manang. You have to take a rest day at this village for ensuring the acclimatization then the route continues to Thorong Phedi via Throng Pass (5416m) to Muktinath (3800 m). Muktinath is a holistic place for both Hindus and Buddhist religious people. Next day you walk down along the dream land Jharkot to Kagbeni (3100m). Kagbeni is the gateway for Upper Mustang trekking, you also have a chance to visit 500 years old Sakya Monastary in Kagbeni then continue windy walk to Jomsom (2770m) through the Kaligandaki river bank. From Jomsom you get drive down to Tatopani (natural hot spring) then your next trek starts up to Ghorepani, Tadapani, Chomrong, Dovan, Deurali to reach Annapurna base camp. After the nicest excursion in ABC return along the same way back Chomrong, Landrung, Tolka, Dhampus to Phedi. Then, it takes half an hour driving to Pokhara & subsequently to Kathmandu.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01:Meet at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Hotel

Day 02:Sightseeing and Trek Preparation. Hotel

Day 03:Drive to Syange (760m.) 8-9 hrs drive. Lodge Accommodation

Day 04:Trek to Nadi (930m.) 5 hrs.Lodge

Day 05:Trek to Jagat (1300m.) 6-7 hrs.Lodge

Day 06:Trek to Dharapani (1860m.) 6-7 hrs.Lodge

Day 07:Trek to Chame (2670m.) 6 hrs Lodge

Day 08:Trek to Pisang (3200m.) 5-6 hrs.Lodge

Day 09:Trek to Manang (3540m.) through Gyaru (3660m.) Ngawal (3657m.) village good sight of Mt. Annapurna & other peaks. 7 hrs. Lodge

Day 10:Acclimatization day, excursion around Manang

Day 11:Trek to Yak Kharka (4018m.) 4-5 hrs.Lodge

Day 12:Trek to Throng Phedi (4450m.) 4-5 hrs Lodge

Day 13:Throng pass (5416m.) Muktinath (3800m.) 7-8 hrs.Lodge

Day 14:Trek to Jomsom (2710m.) 5 hrs. Lodge

Day 15:Drive Jomsom Tatopani (1190m.hot spring) 3 hrs drive

Day 16:Trek to Ghorepani (2750m.) 7 hrs.Lodge

Day 17:Climb poon hill (3193m.)Sunrise Mountain view after trek to Tadapani (2590m) 5 hrs.Lodge

Day 18:Trek to Chomrong (2170m.) 5 hrs.Lodge

Day 19:Trek to Dovan (2505m.) 6 hrs.Lodge

Day 20:Trek to Machapuchre Base Camp (3700m.) 6 hrs.Lodge

Day 21:Trek Annapurna South Base Camp (4130m.) 3 hrs.Lodge

Day 22:Retract to Bamboo (2335m.) 6 hrs. Lodge

Day 23:Trek to Jhinu Danda ( hot spring)(1780m.) 6 hrs.Lodge

Day 24:Trek to Tolka (1700m.) 6 hrs.Lodge

Day 25:Trek up to Phedi (1130m.) 5 hrs. Drive back to Pokhara (780m.) Hotel

Day 26:Flight Back to Kathmandu (Evening farewell dinner in Nepali cultural Restaurant).Hotel

Day 27:Extra day in Kathmandu

Day 28:Trip end. Final departure transfer to airport.