Round Annapurna Trekking
This trekking starts from Besi Sahar beyond new road access linked to Syange, 130 Km west of Kathmandu, and goes through the gorge of Marshyangdi River accompanied by lush green forest, paddy fields, tiny streams, natural waterfalls and interesting hamlets and emerges into high desert land at Manang. The Round Annapurna Trekking trail combined with lower elevation of valley to crossing one of the world’s biggest pass Thorung La 5416m. Adventure trekkers to Annapurna circuit may experience and explore unbelievable natural heritage of world together enjoy various type of local ethnical cultural activities. At Muktinath you will be visiting the holy shrine of nirvana where many Hindu and Buddhist devotees seek enlightenment.
The trail of this trek after Muktinath drops to another beautiful valley of Kali Gandaki River. Along the trek of this valley you will enjoy superb views of snow-clad peaks the giant entire Dhaulagiri region and Trans Himalayan landscape which is similar to Tibet. En route of this trek you can have special local product apple brandy and pie, thus this part is also renowned as Apple Valley of Nepal. Further of Muktinath trekkers if do not want to walk they can arrange also travel by jeep. The new road access facility made this trail easier for everyone. The trekkers can experience overland tour up to Tatopani then divert the trail to walk up hill towards Ghorepani.
Trekking Highlights
Duration of Trip: 20 Days
Trekking Days: 17 Days
Type of Trek: Teahouse Lodge stay
Max. Altitude: 5,416m
Grade of Trek: Fairly challenging -strenuous
Main Attraction: Thorung La Pass
Itinerary of Round Annapurna Trekking
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu/ Nepal/ transfer to hotel
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing-visit Nepal’s main sightseeing spots
Day 03: Drive to Besinshahar via Bhulbhule and stay at teahouse loge.
Day 04: Trek Bhulbhule (1070m) to Ghyarmuphat (1540m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 05: Trek Ghyarmuphat (1540m) to Chamje (1610m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 06: Trek to Chamje (1610m) to Tal (1700) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 07: Trek Tal (1700m) to Danaque (1940m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 08: Trek Danaque (1940m) to Chame (2670m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 09: Trek Chame (2670m) to Pisang (3200m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 10: Trek Pisang (3200m) to Manang (3540m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 11: Acclimatization day in Manang and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 12: Trek Manang (3540m) to Yak Kharka (4018m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 13: Trek Yak Kharka (4018m) to Thorung Phedi (4450m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 14: Trek Thorung Phedi (4450m) to Muktinath (3800m) crossing over the Thorung-La (5416m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 15: Drive from Muktinath (3800m) to Ghasa (2650m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 16: Drive from Ghasa (2650m) to Tatopani (1189m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 17: Trek Tatopani (1189m) to Ghorepani (2850m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 18: Visit Poon Hill (3210m), back to the lodge, breakfast and trek to Tikhedhunga (1540m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 19: Trek Tikhedhunga (1540m) to Nayapul (1070m) drive to Pokhara and stay in hotel.
Day 20: Free day in Pokhara for personal activities or join onward program from next day or drive back to Kathmandu
Cost Includes
- Airport pick up and drop upon arrival and departure
- One day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
- In trekking- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner -3 meals per day and overnight accommodation at tea house lodge.
- Transportation- to/from trek starting & ending point
- Necessary trekking permit, conservation and TIMS fee.
- Trained trekking guide and porter, necessary insurance, and accommodation meals allowance and salary
- 2- Nights hotel in Kathmandu and 2-nights in Pokhara (BB Basis)
- Tourist bus (Pokhara – Kathmandu) or for group private bus/car/van
- Comprehensive first aid box for the trekking.
Cost Excludes
- Extra day hotel stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Foods self lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Personal expenses-laundry, telephone, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water), tips for guide & porter etc.
- Personal travel insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
- Extra cost for if in case trek effected by natural calamities
- Personal trekking equipments for the trek.