Annapurna Circuit & Base Camp Trek
| Starts from : KTM - Besisahar | Grade : Moderate to Difficult | Price: N/A
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| End at : Pokhara | Duration : 25 Days |
The classic Annapurna Circuit trek first became accessible to the world of adventure travellers in 1977 when the Nepalese Government reopened the Manang valley, which had previously been closed on account of its proximity to the Tibetan border. Providing a combination of spectacular high mountain scenery, picturesque lowland farms and villages, a wealth of cultural interest and a challenging pass crossing, the Annapurna Circuit trek is justifiably popular.
Having carefully reworked the itinerary, we can now offer this world-famous trek within a four-week period. After a sightseeing day in the colourful Kathmandu valley, we start out from Besisahar, ascending the surprisingly wild and unspoiled Marsyangdi valley to reach the north side of the Annapurna Massif. In terms of its sheer scale, the valley of Marsyangdi is surpassed only by the valley of Kali Gandaki, which we trek through on the second part of this exceptional trip.
Throughout our walk, we enjoy regular contact with friendly villagers, as well as the ever changing panoramas of some of the world’s greatest peaks, including Manaslu and the Annapurnas. Even from Pokhara, the views are tremendous with Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna I and Manaslu dominating the northern skyline. Travelling from the Hindu-dominated farmland of Nepal’s “middle hills” into the high alpine world on the north side of the Annapurnas, which is the domain of Tibetan Buddhism, this trip offers exposure to the whole range of trekking environments for which Nepal is famous throughout the world.
Beyond the Tibetan Buddhist village of Manang, the high point of the trip is reached after a stamina-sapping ascent to the Thorung La (5416m) and afterwards we descend to the deep valley of Kali Gandaki, where a wealth of new experiences awaits us. The first is the bizarre collection of temples at Muktinath at the base of the pass. Trekking through the Kali Gandaki valley for four quite leisurely days, we then climb to cross the ridge at Ghorepani and make the traditional excursion to Poon Hill for spectacular dawn views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas. Finally, arriving at Nepal’s second most popular city, Pokhara, you will get time to enjoy the splendid Fish Tail Lodge with its magical views of the Annapurnas, reflected in the waters of Phewa Taal.
| Day 1 | Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport & Transfer to Hotel. Namaste and welcome to Nepal, You’ll be met and assisted at the airport by our local representatives who will arrange your transfer and check in to your hotel. your hotel. |
| Day 2 | Kathmandu - Besisahar (823m) The journey begins by bus from Kathmandu to Dumre. The bus ride takes approximately 5 hours to reach Dumre. From there the road tends to be dusty and bumpy and takes 3-4 hours to reach Besisahar, where your first nights camp awaits you. This is a small town at the head of the Round Annapurna Circuit and here you can find many shops and a pharmacy where you can buy little things that you might have forgotten. |
| Day 3 | Trek Besisahar - Bahundanda (1311m)O/N Bahundada Your first day of trekking starts with a gentle downhill and straight walk. The trail climbs up the east bank of the river, past a high majestic waterfall surrounded by pine trees. From here the trail then passes small-scattered villages and terraced fields to the small village of Ngadi. The trail crosses the Ngadi Khola on a long suspension bridge, and continues climbing. It makes a steep climb through the scrub forests to Bahundanda (Hill of the Bahuns), an attractive village situated in a saddle on a long ridge. Bahun caste is the highest of the four caste of the Hindu caste system. These people are priests, and are normally experts in the field of religion and education during the olden times. They also follow a strict vegetarian diet. |
| Day 4 | Trek Bahundanda to Bagarchhap. O/N Bagarchhap (2160m) Leaving Bahundanda we trek down for around 45 minutes through forests before emerging to cross a main road. The second half of the day is a fairly steep climb as we come up to Bagarchhap. As we climb we will likely see people farming the land and living their day to day lives and you will often be greeted with a Namaste or a high five! |
| Day 5 | Trek Bagarchhap – Chame (2715m) O/N Chame The trail descends steeply down the hill passing through rice fields, in and out of the deep river gorges, and then crosses the Marsyangdi on a long suspension bridge. It finally reaches the village of Syange. From Syange, the trail stays near the river and then climbs on an exposed trail along the cliff side into the forest of rhododendron and pine trees. It passes through little settlements along the way to the Tibetan village of Jagat. The rough trail continues to climb and reaches the hilltop where you have an amazing view of the beautiful village of Taal which is far below at the foot of a large waterfall with the Marsyangdi river gushing through it. |
| Day 6 | Trek Chame to Upper Pisang (3300m) O/N Pisang We leave magnificent pine forests and the Marsyangdi at full flow bellow us to enjoy views of the Lamjung and Annapurna II and IV. Upper Pisang, with its fine tapering walled houses, offers amazing sights of the south of Annapurna, Mount Tilicho (7134m) to the west as well as Chulu Est (6584m) and the summit of the Mount Pisang (6091m) to the north. |
| Day 7 | Trek Upper Pisang - Manang (3351m) O/N Manang From Chame, the trail drops to and then crosses the Marsyangdi river on a suspension bridge. After the crossing, the trail continues along the banks of the river passing through pine forests before reaching the village of Bradang. The trail makes a steep climb up the ridge and down again for several hours returning to the Marsyangdi riverside. After crossing the Marsyangdi River the trail continues to climb steeply through pine forests to the Sherpa village of Pisang itself. From here, the trail lead gradually up the ridge top and from this vantage point you have fascinating panoramic views of the mountain peaks. The trail stays over the valley passing through pine forests and finally reaches the village of Humre, where the only airstrip of the Manang Valley is situated, and then on to Manang. Walking takes about 7 hours. |
| Day 8 | Manang Rest Day. O/N Manang It is very important that you take a day rest and get acclimatised to the altitude. Manang is a good place to do this because the next three days will be very challenging and tiring with rapid gains in altitude. You should always be cautious with altitude and know the warning signs of headaches and dizziness You can take a short excursion to a little place called Brada. It is a small village that is interesting in itself and will help you acclimatise. |
| Day 9 | Trek Manang - Yak Kharka or Ledar (4018m) O/N Yak Kharka From Manang village, the trail crosses a stream, climbs to a village of Tenki above Manang, and then continues to climb out of the Marsyangdi Valley turning north west up the valley of Jarsang Khola. The trail follows this valley northward, passing a few pastures and a scrub of juniper tress, as it steadily gains elevation. The trail passes near the small village of Ghunsa, a cluster of flat mud roofs just below the trail-head. After crossing a small river on a wooden bridge the trail passes an ancient old Mani wall in a pleasant meadow and then reaches another small village of Yak Kharka. Walking takes about 5 hours. |
| Day 10 | Yak Kharka - Thorang Phedi or high camp (4450m) O/N High Camp The trail continues further along after an hours walk reaching to Ledar. From here, the trail continues to climb along the east bank of Jarsang Khola and then descends and crosses a stream on a wooden bridge. From the bridge, continue walking on the steep slope and in about an hour you reach Thorang Phedi with only one lodge. The camp is set high on the slopes. |
| Day 11 | Trek Over Thorang La (5,416m) to Muktinath (3798m) O/N Muktinath From Thorang Phedi the trial gradually gains in altitude for the day to Muktinath, crossing along the way hundreds of small piles of rocks erected by pilgrims to honour their departed. It is an incredibly early start, usually around 3am because in the late morning there will be lots of wind which makes walking difficult. A steep uphill scramble to the top of the pass takes about 4 hours. Packed lunch is provided in the morning because the trek is long and a hot lunch is not possible. More strenuous downhill walking awaits you on your journey to Muktinath, a pilgrimage centre. The place is worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists alike and has a beautiful landscape set beneath the Damodar Hills. You can visit the temple and view the ever-burning flame of the place considered holy by all Hindus and Buddhists. |
| Day 12 | Trek Muktinath to Jomsom (2713m) O/N Jomsom From Muktinath, the trail goes downhill passing the village of Khingar. After about an hour you will find two ways-one going to Jomsom and the other going to Kagbeni. Take the right path to Kagbeni, the starting point for trekking to upper Mustang which is a restricted area. From Kagbeni you can see the majestic Kali Gandaki, a deep gorge far into the Mustang country. The village itself has lots of old houses and interesting structures. If you skip this visit to Kagbeni, you can take the left route and walk straight down to Eklebhatti, from where you will walk on mostly flat trails and against the ever-blowing winds of the Kali Gandaki valley. It takes about 5 hours to reach Jomsom, the capital of Mustang District. |
| Day 13 | Jomsom to Kalopani (2530m). O/ N Kalopani A further hours trek down will lead us to Marpha, a large Thakali village which exhibits the typical Thak Khola architecture of flat roofs and narrow paved alleys and passage ways. Marpha is the apple town of Nepal where the bountiful apple orchards produce some of the best apples in the country. A variety of apple products can be bought here with apple cider and apple brandy considered the best products. The trail remains on the riverbanks of Kali Gandaki and after a further hour walking you reach the village of Tukuche. Crossing the Kali Gandaki River on a wooden bridge and walking along the riverbanks you will pass through pine forests to the village of Kokhethati where we have lunch. From this village you will continue by the river banks for another hour and then again cross the Kali Gandaki River on a suspension bridge to Kalopani, another beautiful Thakali village. From here the trail descends steeply down the hill to Lete Khola where there are a few tea houses. You will cross the same river and continue walking through pine forests before reaching Ghasa, a big Thakali village situated near a beautiful waterfall. Walking mostly downhill takes about 7 hours from Marpha. |
| Day 14 | Trek Kalopani to Tatopani (1,189m). O/N Tatopani Descend gradually from Ghasa towards Dana. En-route is a spectacular waterfall called Rupse Chhahra where the Kali Gandaki River falls in a series of cataracts, which presents a thrilling sight. After an hours descent, the trail reaches the village of Dana, from where there is gradual descent to Tatopani. Tatopani lies on the sub-tropical zone of the Kali Gandaki valley. You can enjoy a hot bath in the springs here. Camp at Tatopani. |
| Day 15 | Trek Tatopani to Ghorepani (2853m). O/N Ghorepani After breakfast, we take the trail crossing the hanging bridge over Kali Gandaki River. You will then leave the riverbank and start walking up again to the village of Shikha. Ascend again for another three hours through rich forests of rhododendron to Ghorepani. |
| Day 16 | Trek Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,650m). O/N Tadapani We will visit the popular viewpoint of the region, Poon Hill (2.900 meters). You will wake up early in the morning at about 5am and get ready to go. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the small flat top. You will see the sun gradually rise on the mountains and the views are breathtaking. The mountain peaks you will see are Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri I, and glaciers. Afterwards we begin walking from here on the long trail from Ghorepani to Tadapani. The trail continues through Ghorepani pass, known as Deurali and it finally emerges on a grassy knoll that offers good mountain views, including a view of Macchapucchre. Keep climbing along the ridge in pine and rhododendron forests to a crest at 3,030 meters. Descend to the second pass, also called Deurali. Ghandrung trail descends, passing through the village of Banthanti and finally reaches the village of Tadapani. Walking takes approximately about 5 hours to reach this village. |
| Day 17 | Trek Tadapani – Sinuwa. O/N Sinuwa (2360m) From Tadapani the trail drops down through rhododendron and oak forests, arriving at Chhomrung for lunch. Chhomrung is a Gurung Village and the highest permanent settlement in the valley with tremendous views across to Annapurna South and Macchapucchre. From Chhomrung, we trek to Sinuwa where we will spend the night (2360m). |
| Day 18 | Trek Sinuwa – Himalaya. O/N Himalaya (2920m) The trail descends via a stone staircase and then crosses the Chhomrung Khola. We climb high above the Modi Khola on its west bank, passing through forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak. The trail now climbs to Kuldi, before descending a long, steep, stone staircase to Himalaya, where we will stay overnight. |
| Day 19 | Trek Himalaya – (Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m) Or Annapurna Base camp (4130m)). O/N MBC or ABC From Himalaya the trail climbs high above the river, on to the lateral moraine, and down the other side to the glacier. Walking up the bed of the glacier we arrive at Base Camp (4237m). Overnight Annapurna Base Camp. Should you choose to visit Macchapucchre Base Camp instead you will be at a lower altitude and have a slightly shorter walk. |
| Day 20 | Trek Annapurna Base camp – Bamboo. O/N Bamboo (2310m) We climb very early to the viewpoint for a stunning sunrise. After breakfast we retrace our steps to Bamboo. Overnight Bamboo |
| Day 21 | Trek Bamboo – Jinu (hot spring). O/N Jinu (1780m) From Bamboo the trail descends a long, stone staircase through bamboo and rhododendrons forests to Kuldi. The trail continues through more rhododendron forest and down to Sinuwa. From Sinuwa the trail leads downhill to the Modi Khola, where we then climb steeply to Chhomrung. Overnight Chhomrung. |
| Day 22 | Trek Jinu – Ghandrung. O/N Ghandruk (1940m) From Chhomrung the trail heads back to Taglung, then descends gently through forests to Kummu. We carry on down the trail to Ghandrung where there are fine views of Annapurna South. Overnight Ghandrung. |
| Day 23 | Trek Ghandruk – Pokhara. O/N Pokhara Hotel From Ghandrung we trek downhill through villages and terraced fields to Syauli Bazaar and on to Nayapul. Here we arrange transport back to Pokhara. Overnight Pokhara. |
| Day 24 | Pokhara – Rest day. O/N Pokhara Hotel |
| Day 25 | Drive Pokhara – Kathmandu (flight available at a supplement) – transfer to airport either tonight or tomorrow. NB – extra nights in Pokhara can also be arranged if desired. |
Return transfers from International and Domestic airport to your hotel, one night stay in Kathmandu Hotel, all government taxes and national park entry fee, TIMS Card (Trekking Management System), required number of experience english speaking guide and supporters, guide and supporters daily (wages/insurances/trekking equipments & all food and accommodation), airport taxes, your all accommodation on trek, emergency first aid kid to be carried by supporters. necessary transportation by tourist coach
All meal in Kathmandu city, Tips for your guide and supporter staffs, your all food (Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast) on trek, rescue charge if needed, our company can arrange it (You have adequate travel insurance to cover any emergency situation), Internal flight ticket for clients, additional medication for altitude (Acetozolomide etc), personal expenses with any kind of unforeseen expenses.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
* Spring : March-May
* Summer: June-August
* Autumn: September-November
* Winter: December-February.
There is no seasonal constraint on travelling in and through Nepal. Even in December and January, when the winter is at its severest, there are compensating bright sun and brilliant views. The monsoon season does affect the summer months, so be wary that trekking can be hazardous, although there are some regions that are actually best visited at this time – please see our list of treks for more information.
Personal Equipments Check List For All Treks
- Good standard trekking boots
- Camp shoes or thongs
- Socks-polypropylene
- Down Jacket
- Fleece
- T-shirts (cotton not ideal)
- Trekking trousers (avoid jeans, something with lots of pockets preferable)
- Shorts, both casual and for trekking on hot days
- Swim wear
- Sun Hat
- Woollen Hat
- Nylon Windbreaker
- Gloves
- Gaters
- Strong Rucksack
- Sleeping Bag
- Water Bottle
- Torch/headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Toiletries/soap
- Toilet paper
- Cigarette Lighter (to burn toilet paper when necessary)
- Sun block
- Travel Towel
- Wet-wipes
- Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera & lenses
- Memory cards
- GPS Unit may be helpful
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Book/music player/pack of cards
- Padlock
- A plastic bag is always useful for waste
- Energy sweets/chocolate bars
These are the equipments necessary for Climbing Period: -
(Warm Down Jacket, down sleeping bag, down paints, Koflach Shoes, Trekking shoes and sandal, crampons - most fit perfectly, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Glove, sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore - Tax Jacket with hood)
Travel Insurances: -
Travel Insurances is compulsory have with our clients of trekking or climbing which cover ambulance and helicopter rescue if necessary while you are in accident or any sickness injury. It's not easy traveling without your travel insurances to Nepal. So for it, we always strongly recommended for everyone who are happy taking Peace Nepal Treks services during your stay in Nepal. your insurances most have to coverage with Helicopter rescue or ambulance include with medical services before you buying insurances which need to be Peace Nepal Treks program agreed. This personal travel insurances need to be with you along your traveling time of Nepal or please send us your copy to us which makes easier to support you any difficulties.
