Annapurna Circuit Trekking
Overview
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Langtang region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Helambu trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in winter season.
The Highlight of the Annapurna Circuit Trekking
Best long-distance trekking in the world. Explore the naturally blessed Annapurna region.
Enjoy marvelous aerial views of Annapurna I (8091 m) and Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Gangapurna Peak, Thorong Peak, Pisang Peak, and other high Himalayas.
Great views of the world's deepest Kali Gandaki Gorge, massif sunrise mountain views, and diverse cultures.
Crossing Thorong La Pass (5416 m) and exploring the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site, Muktinath Temple.
Natural bath in the hot springs. Enjoy the massif sunrise view of the Himalayas from Ghorepani and Poonhill.
Opportunity to encircle the Annapurna Mountain range in the Himalayas. Enjoy the scenic view from the highest Thorong La Pass (5416 m / 17769 ft).
Experience the Tibetan plateau, several long fresh waterfalls, gigantic cliffs, terraces, and various people with their own customs and cultures.
Visit freshwater glaciers like Gangapurna Lake, Ice Lake, Tilicho Lake, and Dhumba Lake.
Trip Summary
Annapurna Circuit Trekking is the best long-distance trekking in the world, providing marvelous views of many stunning Himalayas such as Annapurna I, III, Macchapuchre, and many more. Along with this, you can explore the beautiful flora and fauna of this region. See endangered species like wild yaks, musk deer, spotted deer, and leopards in beautiful pine and subtropical bamboo forests. During the trek, observe the local culture of Mongolian people, Gurung, Magar, and Thakali following their own cultures and customs. For the day, you can do an ABC helicopter tour.
Annapurna Round Trekking
This Annapurna Round Trekking is an incredible trek, with the total length varying from 180 km to 260 km depending on where you start. Nowadays, there is access to road transportation to the higher parts of the trek. The Annapurna trek takes a minimum of 10 to 18 days, starting from Besishar and ending in Jomsom or Pokhara. The trek starts off easy and becomes gradually more difficult. The trail includes rhododendron forests, isolated hamlets, mountain villages, and different people. Walking around six to seven hours a day, you will follow the trails of this challenging circuit. The trail passes around one of the world’s highest mountains while encountering temples, monasteries, and breathtaking landscapes.
Additional Highlights
Similarly, our Sunrise Adventure trek's expert guides and support staff will assist you throughout your trek. You will be greeted by locals who offer a fascinating glimpse into the traditional rural life of ethnic groups like Thakali and Gurung. Majestic mountain views and the experience of local people are the highlights of the Annapurna Round Trek. Visit some of the world heritage sites in Kathmandu with beautiful temples.
The trail passes through the world’s deepest gorge, the Kali Gandaki Gorge, and crosses Thorong Pass (5416 meters / 17,769 ft above sea level). The Annapurna Circuit Trek is also famous for pilgrimages to see Muktinath / salvation, and enjoy a hot spring bath at Tatopani. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise and sunset views of the Himalayas, which are major attractions of the trek.
However, if you have limited time in Nepal, you can opt for the Ghorepani / Poonhill trek, where you can witness a marvelous sunrise view from Poonhill. As you ascend to higher parts such as Chame, Manang, Yak Kharka, and Thorong Phedi, you will see wonderful mountains. At Muktinath, you can experience panoramic views of the Himalayas with fresh air.
The Annapurna Circuit completely surrounds you with hills and the great Himalayas. Truly thrilling, this trek takes you into the heart of Nepal and allows you to interact with the highland people.
What‘s Included
What‘s Excluded
Itinerary
Welcome to Kathmandu, our Sunrise Adventure Trek airport representative will welcome you in the airport then transfer to hotel and will give short brief relating further details of the program. Overnight stay in hotel.
In the morning, a short briefing on trek and its preparations and in the afternoon you will be doing sightseeing to Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath Temple. All of them reflect the legendary histories of ancient emperors. You can get to observe beautiful structures; statues and arts galleries built in ancient Nepal. Overnight stay in hotel.
Today, our journey will be 6 hours of drive to Besisahar from Kathmandu. And along the way you will be seeing giant White Mountains, rivers, green sceneries and stunning landscapes. Afterwards we will be trekking around an hour to reach Khudi. Khudi offers the first glimpses of Manaslu Range with local surroundings of people. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge
We start the day by trekking to Bahundada. And along the way we have to pass the typical local houses and diverse cultural and ethnic tribes while exchanging greetings (Namaste). Our route passes through subtropical forest and rice terraces of Sera. Then comes the 60m waterfall after passing Bhulbule and slowly we will be arriving to Ngadi Khola (river), which we will be crossing by suspension bridge. And finally route takes us gently upward to Bahundanda, an attractive village in the saddle of a long ridge at 1300m. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
After breakfast, we trek through steep trails reaching village of Syange. And after crossing several suspension bridges comes Chanje en-route Jagat. During the trail we pass through the amazing settlements of rural people. This offers a chance to observe the daily living style of typical Nepalese people. From different ethnic communities. Overnight stay in Chamje. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Through the steep uphill course of Marshyangdi River, we reach to the first village of Manang, Tal (1675m). And then the wide and flat valley with ups and downs leads us to Dharapani (1890m) from where further trail leads us to the Bagarchhap welcomed by the stoned entrance. Bagarchap is a typical Tibet influenced village with apples and maize fields. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Climbing to Tyanja (2360m) and through the forest and river leading to Kopar and a little bit closer to reaching Chame, headquarter of Manang District. From here we can see great views of Annapurna II and come across two small hot springs. And you are sure to encounter a local community who are believed to be migrated from Tibet in the past. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
After the stay in Chame we pace forward crossing some narrow paths and dense forest. Right after the hours of walk, the steep and big rock (1500m.), Paungda Danda can be seen. Crossing this rock can be an adventure before we reach to the accommodating area in lower pisang. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
The Moments passing through Geru is excellent that offers us stunning landscapes and magnificent view of Mt. Annapurna and Pisang. Today we will be going to Barge monastery, also the biggest monastery of whole Manang. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
To stay fit for further journey and atmospheric adaptation we take a day off here in Manang for acclimatization. For the whole day we will be doing some walk around the village viewing beautiful mountain scenery. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Continuing the trek, the altitude rises as we trek slowly toward Yak Kharka. You can enjoy gorgeous views of Annapurna Range during the hike and from the tea house at Yak Kharka. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
This day we trek to the foot of Thorang La & we will have to climb uphill, cross a suspension bridge and ascend down a towering cliff. During the trek we are rewarded with the wonderful view of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak & Mt. Khatungkang. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From Thorang Phedi, we finally will be heading to the world’s highest pass, Thorang La Pass (5416m). From this elevated venue you are guaranteed to witness some magnificent views of Dhaulagiri ranges. And then trail ascends towards Chabarbu making our way to Muktinath in the evening. Muktinath is famous for shrines worshipped both by Hindus and Buddhists. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Enjoy the rest day and you can explore the Muktinath village. Muktinath is pretty popular among travelers possessing the famous temple Muktinath, scenes and several monasteries. Both the Hindus as well as Buddhists come here to this pilgrimage site which has 108 waterspouts and famous eternal flame. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Kalopani will be our destination. Along the way you are sure to be surrounded by Himalaya views and the place is mostly dry with villages of Thakali people. Panoramic views of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Fang and Annapurna I are likely to impress you and you can see beautiful apple gardens too. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Most of today’s journey is downhill. We cross the bridge at Ghasa and enter subtropical forest as we drop to lower elevation. Then through the Rupse Chahara (waterfall) we ascend from the bank of Garpar to a bridge at Dana. Before reaching Tatopani we can observe everyday life of local people as the villages are bigger and upon reaching Tatopani you can relax or take bath in hot spring. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Leaving behind Kali Gandaki, we head up to Ghar Khola valley from where the trail continues through terrace farmland with mountains surrounding us. Then passing the villages of Shikha and Chitre we reach beautiful rhododendron forest. Trekking further we reach Ghorepani which is a beautiful village located right at a top of ridge. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
To catch beautiful sunrise view in the morning we hike early to viewpoint of Poon Hill (3,210m/10,529ft.). It is also famous for viewing more than 20 highest mountains alongside the close up views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Then we return back to Ghorepani for our trek to Tadapani for overnight. We reach Tadapani through rhododendron forest then pass by spectacular waterfalls. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Making downhill descend thru dense and dark forest of rhododendron trees we reach Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a slope settlement with mostly stone houses and inhibited by Gurung people. From here we can enjoy stunning close-up views of Mt. Fishtail, Annapurna South and Hiuchuli. Then we trek to Nayapul for our drive to Pokhara. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in hotel.
For the return trip two options are available, you can either take easy 25 minute flight to Kathmandu or take longer 7 hours of scenic drive to Kathmandu, the choice is yours. Both the means are great with beautiful mountain views during flight and fascinating views of landscapes in drive. Meals included: Breakfast, and dinner provided buy our company side and finally an overnight stay in hotel.
Last day, you can either safely make return journey to home or you can join for another exciting adventure. And according to flight schedule you will be escorted to airport approximately 3 hours earlier to catch flight to your next destination.
FAQs about
the trip
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Annapurna region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Annapurna circuit trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Annapurna region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Annapurna circuit trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Annapurna region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Annapurna circuit trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Annapurna region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Annapurna circuit trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Annapurna region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Annapurna circuit trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Annapurna region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Annapurna circuit trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Annapurna region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Annapurna circuit trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Annapurna region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Annapurna circuit trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Annapurna region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Annapurna circuit trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Annapurna region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Annapurna circuit trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Annapurna region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Annapurna circuit trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in winter season.
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