Annapurna Circuit Trek 20 Days


Trip Description

Annapurna Circuit trek is one of the famous trekking routes of Nepal. It is geographically based towards the north of central Nepal. According to a recent survey by the Trekker paradise group more than 40,000 tourists annually visit this area. It is started from pokhara, 6-7hour drive from Kathmandu, the trip get started. After spending one night in the Pokhara, you will reach to the starting point, Nayapul (a one hour drive from Pokhara). The glacier fed aqua blue water of Modi River along with its tributaries influenced the colour of nature throughout the whole way up to Annapurna sanitary.

Historical villages of Magar and Gurung people are main attraction of this area. Beautiful tropical and alpine forest along with dense rhododendron forest, the Annapurna glacier and 360 degrees mountain views make your trek worthwhile.      

 

Trip's General Information

Trip code : TPC0024  Country : Nepal
Duration :  20Days Trip Level: Easy
Max Altitude : 4,600mt Activity: Welcome,Sightseeing,     Trekking, Farewell
Starts at : Kathmandu   Ends at : Kathmandu

Best Season : February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December

Trip Route : Kathmandu-Bhulbhule-Sange- Tal- Bagarchap- Pisang-Manang- Ledar- Phedi- Muktinath- Tukuche- Ghasa - Tatopani- Ghorepani- Poon Hill-Tikhedunga-  Nayapul-Pokhara-Kathmandu

 

Trip Highlights

  •  Geographically based towards the north of central Nepal
  •  Glacier fed aqua blue water of Modi River along with its tributaries influenced the colour of nature throughout the trek
  • Historical villages of Magar and Gurung people are main attraction 

 

Trip Short Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport.

Day 02 : Drive to Bhulbhule via Dumre and Besisahar  

Day 03 : Trek Bhulbhule to Shange (1136m)

Day 04 : Trek from Shange to Tal (1710m)

Day 05 : Terk from Tal to Bagarchhap (2160m)

Day 07 : Trek from Chame to Pisang (3300m)

Day 08 : Trek from Pisang to Manang (3500m)

Day 09 : Acclimatization day at Manang

Day 10 : Trek from Manang to Ledar (4250m)

Day 11 : Trek from Ledar to Phedi or High camp (4600m)

Day 12 : Trek from Phedi or High Camp to Muktinath (3710m)

Day 13 : Trek from Muktinath to Tukuche (2600m)

Day 14 : Trek from Tukuche to Ghasa (2100m)

Day 15 : Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani (1200m).

Day 16 : Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani (2850)

Day 17 : Explore Poonhill and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1495m)

Day 18 : Trek from Tikhedhunga to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

Day 19 : Tourist Bus Journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 20 : Kathmandu to Your Port of Destination

 

 

 

Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport.

Necessary preparation for the Trek Overnight in hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2: Drive to Bhulbhule via Dumre and Besisahar  

we drive to Besisahar - Bhulbhule about  6 hrs from Kathmandu along to the Prithwi highway. We divert off the highway at the bustling town of Dumre and continue for a further one and half hours to  Marysandi Valley, overnight at lodge/teahouse with dinner.

Day 3: Trek Bhulbhule to Shange (1136m)

 After having breakfast , trek to shange begins with the walk about  5-6 hrs then climb up to Bahun Danda, a beautiful village at the top. Then it's down, across terraces and over small streams, before rejoining the Marsyangdi and following it upstream for several km to our overnight camp with teahouse/lodge in full board near the village of Shange.

Day 4: Trek from Shange to Tal (1710m)

A wonderful walk with such changes in scenery and a range of gradients is begins today. From Tal we head across the river and ascend reach the ridge top high above. Just before camp at Tal the first village in Manang, we come over a small rise and enter a wide, flat valley with a long, silvery waterfall to the right.

Day 5: Terk from Tal to Bagarchhap (2160m)

We make a trail verse crossing a wide, flat valley. The trail then climbs a stone stairway to 1860m. The journey continues making up and down to Dharapani at 1890m. There we find a stone entrance Chorten typical of the Tibetan influenced villages. We then visit the Bagarchhap at 2160m that offers the typical flat roofed stone houses of local Tibetans design.

Day 6: Bagarchhap to Chame (2630m)

With often rough and rocky, the trail climbs to Tyanja at 2360m, and then continues through forest, but near the river, to Kopar at 2590m. As we reach the Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, we are rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame and two small hot springs by the town.

Day 7: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3300m)

The day starts through deep forest in a narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910m. We then cross another bridge at 3040m, from there the view of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang.

 Day 8: Trek from Pisang to Manang (3500m)

Today we continue through the upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range. People of this region, herd yaks and raise crops for part of the year besides, they also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784. Leaving Pisang, we have an alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meet up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongd  at 3325m involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475m to nearby Manang at 3500m.

Day 9: Acclimatization day at Manang

Today we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend by doing some fine day walks and over viewing the magnificent views around the village and the day time is best to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation and have a night rest.

Day 10: Trek from Manang to Ledar (4250m)

Today we leave Manang, and the trail makes an ascent of nearly 2000m to the Thorong La pass. We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marshyangdi Valley. Continuing along the Jarsang Khola Valley, we reach Ledar at 4250m, there we see the vegetations steadily more sparse.

Day 11: Trek from Ledar to Phedi or High camp (4600m)

The trail descends to cross the river at 4310m we then climb up to Phedi at 4420m. At High Camp on the elevation of 4600m, we can find some good Guesthouses built. Your overnight stay will be there.

Day 12: Trek from Phedi or High Camp to Muktinath (3710m)

The journey from Phedi  “foot of the hill” or at the foot to the 5416m Thorong La pass, begins the day. We then make the climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problem to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. About four hours climb up to the pass marked by the Chortens and prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top.

Day 13: Trek from Muktinath to Tukuche (2600m)

Tukuche is also nice settlements of more than 100 houses of Thakali people. It has also 2 monasteries, and one apple brandy factory. If you are interested to see how apple brandy is produced, you will be taken there.

Day 14: Trek from Tukuche to Ghasa (2100m)

From Tukuche the trek begins today downward walk along the Kaligandaki river beach with a trail of motor able road or if tired on self payment basis you can ride a bus or jeep up to Ghasa where your overnight accommodation is set.

Day 15: Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani (1200m)

From Ghasa the trek begins today downward walk along the Kaligandaki river beach with a trail of motor able road or if tired on self payment basis you can ride a bus or jeep up to Tatopani where your overnight accommodation is set.

Day 16: Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani (2850)

Today is a bit hard day for trek up to Ghorepani with about 50-60 degree slope up via Ghara, Shikha and Chitre the Braman and Magar Indigenous habitant. Lunch on the way and overnight at teahouse/lodge at Ghorepani is set.

Day 17: Explore Poonhill and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1495m)

Early morning trip to Poonhill (3232m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri , Tukuche Peak Nilgiri, Varaha Shikhar , Mt. Annapurna I , Lamjung Himal and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. After breakfast trek to Tikhedhunga with 4-5hours walking where the overnight accommodation with dinner is scheduled.

Day 18: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

This morning the trek starts after having breakfast in Tikhedhunga toward Nayapul about 4 hours with lunch on the way from where you are taken to Pokhara by private vehicle driving and keep you in Hotel as per agreed category with BB Plan.

Day 19: Tourist Bus Journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu

After having breakfast your trip starts by drive back from Pokhara to Katmandu by tourist Coach about 6 hours driving and overnight is arranged in Kathmandu as per agreed category with BB Plan.

Day 20: Kathmandu to Your Port of Destination

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