Highlights

  • Thorong-la  high pass 5416m
  • Tibetan lifestyle and culture 
  • Manang village 
  • panoramic mountain views

About Annapurna Circuit Trek -11 days

Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal is the most enthralling and captivating diversified walking detour. It is probably the most cinematic as well as cultural excursion towards the high Himalayan belts of Nepal. Trekkers can experience high-altitude passes, waterfalls, villages, and differing vegetation in one single trip. 

Annapurna Circuit Trek is also known popularly as the Annapurna Round Trek or Thorong La Pass Trek. It is the only trekking in Nepal that offers diversified attractions from a cultural and natural point of view. Trekkers start their journey from the hilly region and reach the Himalayan region then end the trek in the valley. 

Trekkers will be able to encounter temperate deciduous forests, coniferous forests, alpine forests, Himalayan deserts, snowlines, mountains, and gorges. Brahmins, Chhetris, Gurung, Magar, Tibetan, Thakali, and Sudras are the people residing around the trail. 

Annapurna Circuit Trek used to be the long detour a few years back. However, the construction of the hilly roads has curtailed the walking route. The attraction has not deteriorated though. The trip starts from Kathmandu to Besisahar. Trekkers will then take the private or local jeep towards Chamje. In some months jeep can be taken directly to Manang village. However, our itinerary doesn’t allow trekkers to go directly to Manang. It brings lots of risks among trekkers regarding high altitude sickness. We will spend two days in Manang for proper acclimatization. Strolling around this unique mythical village will offer a breathtaking view of the landscape and the experience of monasteries.

The most challenging part of this trek is the crossing of Thorong La Pass. Though the walking is slightly treacherous the view is astounding. One can observe the panoramic view of mountains including Mt. Manaslu as well as cross the Thorong-la and follow the Kali Gandaki river. If you are interested to do this trekking, please feel to drop us an email or reach us via WhatsApp, if it's more convenient for you. (+977 9851006023- Bikesh)

Tilicho lake and Annapurna circuit trek

Itinerary

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Day 1: Pick up from Airport transfer to Hotel.

Our company representative will welcome you to the TIA airport upon your arrival. Transfer to hotel, welcome tea, tour briefing. Leisure evening. Check your trekking equipment list. Introducing your Nepalese team. 

  • Accommodation3 Star Category Hotel
  • Mealsup to your choose
  • PlaceKathmandu
  • Max. Altitude1375 m

Today you will visit the World UNESCO heritage sites. Such as the worlds famous Hindu temple Pashupatinath, the Hindu and Buddhist Shrine of Soyambhunath and the Bigest Buddhist stupa in the south Asia- Bouddhanath. Visit of Schechen Monastery for the blessing by the Monks. 

  • Accommodation3 Star Category Hotel
  • Mealsup to your choose
  • PlaceKathmandu
  • Max. Altitude1375 m

After breakfast, you will be picked up by your Nepalese team leader - Sirdar guide from the hotel and will starts 7 hours drive to the west from Kathmandu. Driving is always viewing great snow peaks of the Himalayas including the 8000 meters high mountain Manaslu. Crossing many cultivated landscapes and following the beautiful mountain revers, Trishuli & Marshyandi gives you a jouyful driving day. 

  • AccommodationTea house
  • Mealsmenu
  • PlaceDharapuri
  • Max. Altitude1960 m

Start your joyful hiking to the Himalayas. Following the hillside natural trail above Marsyangdi river, seeing varieties of wild animals, and birds will make your day much easier and more enjoyable day. The beauty of nature will avoid your tiredness from hiking. Enjoy the hot spring bath just beside your lodge.

  • AccommodationTea House
  • Mealsmenu
  • PlaceChame
  • Max. Altitude2710 m

The day will start after breakfast towards the real mountain zone but still in the subtropical forest. slowly you arrive at the wider views of the mainy white mountains and into an ethnic typical village of Gurung people in Pisang. Old and typical ressidence in the lap of the Pissang peak, the friendly people, sielence and fresh mountain air will give you another type of enjoyment.  Viewing Gangapurna mountain from your lodge balcony is wonderful.

  • AccommodationTea house
  • Mealsmenu
  • PlaceUpper Pisang
  • Max. Altitude3310 m

The natural beauty of the alpine forest, plain farming lands, blooming bouquets, and barley in the highlands surrounded by the white mountains makes you the feeling, that you are traveling in heaven. Viewing glaciers and the glacier blue lakes from your windows is extra ordinary of the day. Crossing many typical ancient villages, which are lively standing since centurries on natural way makes you the day relaxed and joyful. 

  • AccommodationTea house
  • Mealsmenu
  • PlaceManang
  • Max. Altitude3540 m

Today we do suggest you hike for 2 hours above the hillside of Manang valley. It will give you the chance of well acclimatized and greater mountain view of Gangapurna and many more. Take enough drink in your bottle and lunch in your bag-pack. Sure you will stay up longer enjoying the scenery of imaging mountain and the whole Manag valley views. 

  • Accommodationtea house
  • Mealsmenu
  • Placemanang
  • Max. Altitude3540 m

An easy day to your tonight destination.  Today you are higher and in a more silent place with the beautiful lodges on the hillside. You will arrive at your lodge before lunch. Just take a leisurely afternoon.  

  • AccommodationTes house
  • Mealsmenu
  • PlaceLadar
  • Max. Altitude4230 m

Today you are gaining more altitude. The night is in a lodge in the mountain, which is located 4800 meters high from sea level.  Don't worry your schedule was well planned and you are acclimatized in Manang for your safety to sleep in this height. If in the night of Fullmoon, would be even wonderful to have this night above the glacier morains. Take enough drinks to avoid dehydration in the night. Do not smoke, don't take coffee and any alcoholic. It will be the highest elevation night for the trip.

  • AccommodationTea House
  • Mealsmenu
  • PlaceHigh Camp
  • Max. Altitude4800 m

A special day for you! early wake-up and start the hiking over the highest part (Thorang La pass 5416 meters from sea level) of the trip. Be prepared with warm enough clothes for your hiking. The temperature will be below 0 in the morning. You will arrive at the top together with the Sunrise!. A memorable day at such high altitudes! Share your memories of the world from the top. Celebrate yourself in the team being on the top. Easy but long descent to Muktinath with the fantastic view of Upper Mustang valley and. Mt. Dhaulagiri. You will arrive in Muktinath with your tired legs. 

  • AccommodationTea house
  • Mealsmenu
  • PlaceMuktinath
  • Max. Altitude3800 m

Today we take the hidden trail via Luprak village. It is a virgin trail untouched and unknown by most travelers. one the way to Luprak you will find a bodacious view of the mount Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri Himal, and the upper Mustang zone. of the  It is a small village located in a very small and narrow valley.  a Bon monastery where the reconnection Rinpoche from Amdo Tibet is looking after the local Buddhist Monastery belonging Bonpo religion.  The meditation cave by the rainbow body is located just above the monastery on the beautiful hillside.  You can take part in a retreat course together with the Bon Monk, who is well respected by the region. The silence and small farming valley also offer comfortable home stay and tea houses.  Friendly harmony between local peoples and the charm of the landscape is a major experience in this little side journey. Take a high blessing from Lama Tulku for your good luck onwards. It is sure you will find this day a special and extra experience of the trip and continue descending to your hotel to Jomsom.  

  • AccommodationTea House
  • MealsMenu
  • PlaceJomsom
  • Max. Altitude2743 m

After breakfast, take the morning flight along the two Himalayas, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri over the dippest valley of the world.  The flight will be a lifetime experience flying over such high snow mountains. Take your camera standby on your hand to catch the hungry eye views of the massive mountains and glacier.  while boating on Fewalake, you will see the clear mount Fishtail view under the water in the lake. Leisure afternoon in the beauty of Pokhara.

  • Accommodation3 star category hotel
  • Mealsup to your choose
  • PlacePokhara
  • Max. Altitude800 m

If you take 20 minutes flight to Kathmandu, will give you the chance to eye catching views of the many Himalayas. Such as Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Langtang-Jugal.

Leisure and free afternoon for shoping.  Evening fare well dinner in a restaurant with a cultural dances. 

  • Accommodation3 star category hotel
  • Mealsup to your choice
  • PlaceKathmandu
  • Max. Altitude1375 m

We pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Nepals International airport with the wishing for your joyful landing at home. 

    What's Included

     

    • Airport pick up and drop all with tour planning
    • 3-star category hotel with BB plan in the city
    • Teahouse or homestay accommodation during the trek
    • During the trek three meals:- Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
    • All Government paperwork with Annapurna conservation fees
    • Company Duffel bag
    • Domestic flight as per itinerary
    • All transportation as per itinerary
    • Insurance and Equipment Nepali crew
    • Government license holder Trekking Guide and Porter (2 Trekker = I porter)
    • City Tour Guide with entrance fees and private vehicle
    • Medical Kit ( first add box)
    • All government and local taxes
    • Farewell dinner tradition Nepali restaurant with a culture program
    • Nepali visa fee
    • Personal expenses (Bottle of drinks, Wifi, Battery charge, toiletry item, candy, etc)
    • Travel Insurance
    • City meals ( Lunch and Dinner) and Extra night due to early arrival from trekking overstay compare to itinerary any reason
    • Any bottle of drink and all kinds of alcohol
    • Money wire charge
    • Tips for Guide, porter, and driver ( all crew during the trek with driver)