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Around Annapurna is the most charming classic
Himalayan trek in Nepal that takes you around
the giant Annapurna massif rewarding you with
the panoramic magnificence of Himalayas?
Starting form the foothills of Besi Sahar and
rising to the settlement of Manang at [3,540m]
in six days, the route continues to ascend and
on the 10th day you will cross the famous
Thorung La Pass at [5,416m] where you will
marvel at the sight of marvelous Mustang peak
and the snow-clad massiveness of Mt. Dhaulagiri
[8,167m/26,795ft]. Starting to descend, you will
have the chance to visit Muktinath
[3,800m/12,467ft], an important pilgrimage site
for Hindus and Buddhists and wonder in
admiration at the presence of 108 small
waterfalls and mysterious natural gas fires.
Descending further down, via Marpha into Kali
Gandaki gorge, the deepest gorge in the world
all the way to Tatopani and its natural hot
springs, where you can relax with a dip in one
of them. After witnessing fabulous mountain
views from Poon hill in the early morning, it
will be time of having farewell to the wonderful
snow-capped Annapurna mountain range as you make
your way to Pokhara.
Annapurna round trek circles the entire
Annapurna massif and in doing so, the trek
offers you the chance to get familiarized with
variety of ethnic groups and variety of
vegetations in different landscapes. From
lowland farming country to alpine meadows on the
northern slopes of the Himalaya, the trek takes
you from [830m/2,723ft] to [5,416m/17,769ft] and
back
Annapura Circuit Trekking – 22 Days (An ideal
trek from the World's deepest Gorge to the
World's Highest Pass)
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Trip Code |
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NAP-ANC-104 |
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Trip Cost |
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USD 1425 per person |
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Group Size |
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Minimum 2 upto 16 person |
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Accessibility |
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Drive to Bhulbule/Khudi to trailhead from
Kathmandu or Pokhara, start the trek according
to the itinerary, after Thorong-La pass from
Jomsom fly back or trek to Pokhara. |
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The Route |
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Maximum altitude (5416m) Thorong -La passes
5/7-hrs average walking per day. |
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Season |
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Spring: March - April/Autumn: September –
November |
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Facility |
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Well managed teahouse lodges |
Highlights of the trip
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Visit temples, Art/architecture/Pagodas and
heritage sites in Kathmandu
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A classic trek on ancient trade routes
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Both mid-hills and Trans Himalayan
semi-Tibetan cultural experiences
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Visit to old Buddhist monastery in Braga
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Explore beautiful Manang Village
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Stunning mountain views\
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One of the world's most popular high pass
journeys (Thorong-La) offering views of
Lamjung Himal, Annapurna Himal family (I,II,III,IV),
Machhapuchhre Himal, Manaslu Himal,
Dhaulagiri range, Dhaulagiri ice-flow,
Tilicho peak, Tibetan ranges etc
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The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath
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Journey through deepest gorge of the world,
Kali Gandaki valley
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Natural hot springs at Totopani
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Magnificent Himalayan sunrise sight from the
Poon hill
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Vast range of bio-diversity on trail
conserved wild life and vegetation
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Cultural exchange with different community
with majority of Gurungs, Magars, Brahmin,
Ksetri and Thakali.
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Lake valley of Pokhara
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Days |
Particulars |
Altitude/Time |
Highlights |
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01 |
Arrive in Kathmandu |
1317m/ |
Welcomed you by our representative,
transfer to hotel, free time. |
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02 |
Excursion day in Kathmandu |
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Group meeting |
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03 |
Kathmandu drive to Bhulbhule |
840m/7-hrs |
Scenic drive through the bank of
Trishuli & Marshyangdi River |
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04 |
Trek to Jagat |
1300m/7-hrs |
Walking through rice paddy filed |
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05 |
Trek to Dharapani |
1860m/7-hrs |
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06 |
Trek to Chame |
2660m/6-hrs |
District headquarters of Manang, Hot
spring. |
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07 |
Trek to Trek to Pisang |
3200m/5-hrs |
Visit upper Pisang and Gompa |
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08 |
Trek to Manang |
3540m/5-hrs |
Via visiting 900 years old Kargyupa
Monastery at Braga |
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09 |
Acclimatization day in Manang |
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Excursion to Gangapurna Lake & Gompa’s |
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10 |
Trek to Yak Kharka |
4018m/4-hrs |
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11 |
Trek to Thorong Phedi |
4400m/4-hrs |
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12 |
Trek to Muktinath via Thorong-La [5416m] |
3760m/9-hrs |
Famous pilgrimages site, natural flame |
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13 |
Trek to Marpha |
2630m/7hrs |
Apple garden and distillery |
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14 |
Trek to Ghasa |
2010m/6-hrs |
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15 |
Trek to Tatopani |
1190m/5-hrs |
Hot spring |
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16 |
Trek to Ghorapani |
2860m/7-hrs |
Biggest Rhododendron forest, great view
of Annapurna range |
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17 |
Trek to Tadapani via Poon hill [3210m] |
2630m/5-hrs |
Poon Hill, best view poit |
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18 |
Trek to Ghandrung village |
1940m/5-hrs |
Traditional Gurung village and their
culture |
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19 |
Trek to Nayapul [1070m] and drive to
Pokhara |
1025m/4-hrs |
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20 |
Leisure day Kathmandu |
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Farewell meeting & Dinner |
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21 |
Departure day |
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Flight onward destination |
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