Annapurna Circuit Ghorepani Trek
| Starts from : KTM - Besisahar | Grade : Moderate to Difficult | Price: N/A
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| End at : Pokhara | Duration : 20 Days |
The Annapurna Circuit is one of the most popular long hikes in Nepal. This 300 kilometre trail is walked by almost 59% of trekkers visiting Nepal every year. The trek that circles the Annapurna massif reaches up to the height of 5,416m in Thorang La Pass. The trek starts from Besisahar as we make our way to the Thorang La by passing through Bahundanda, Bagarchap, Chame, Upper Pisang, Manang and Yak Kharka.
We also visit the Muktinath temple the day after we reach Thorang La Phedi. From Muktinath we trek to Jomsom, the district headquarters of Mustang.The next great place on our trail is Tatopani where we get a relaxing and luxurious bath in the natural hot springs. Again, from Tatopani we continue our journey to Pokhara through Ghorepani, Tadapani, Ghandruk, Dhampus and Phedi. From Pokhara we either drive or fly to Kathmandu where our trek finally ends.
| Day 1 | Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel. After your arrival in Kathmandu our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you in checking in. |
| Day 2 | Kathmandu to Besisahar (823m) Today we head to Besisahar on a coach. About five hours later we reach Dumre. From Dumre we head to Besisahar, a small town at the head of the Annapurna Circuit. |
| Day 3 | Besisahar to Bahundanda (1311m). O/N in Bahundada. The trek from Besisahar is a gentle downhill walk to the small village of Bahundada. The village gets it name from the ‘Bahun’ caste. |
| Day 4 | Bahundanda to Bagarchhap. O/N in Bagarchhap (2160m). From Bahundanda we trek down hill for a while and then the trek becomes a steep climb before we reach Bagarchhap. |
| Day 5 | Bagarchhap to Chame (2715m). O/N in Chame. Once again the trail descends steeply through cultivated fields and deep gorges until we cross a long suspension bridge over the Marsyangdi. The trail to Chame stays near the river as it moves along side cliffs until it passes through the Tibetan villages of Jagat and Taal. |
| Day 6 | Chame to Upper Pisang (3300m). O/N in Pisang. The trail from Chame to Upper Pisang offers a panoramic view of the Lamjung, Annapurna, Tilicho, Chulu East and Pisang peaks. |
| Day 7 | Upper Pisang to Manang (3351m). O/N in Manang. Today we leave the Sherpa village of Pisang, passing through forests of pine until we reach the village of Humre. From Humre we walk further until we reach Manang. |
| Day 8 | Leisure Day in Manang. O/N in Manang. Manang is our base for acclimatisation as we prepare for the next three days of high altitude trekking. From Manang we could also visit the small village of Brada. |
| Day 9 | Manang to Yak Kharka or Ledar (4018m). O/N in Yak Kharka. From Manang, the trail climbs steadily out of the Marsyangdi Valley passing through the vilage of Ghunsa before we reach Yak Kharka. |
| Day 10 | Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi or High Camp (4450m). O/N in High Camp. After an hours walk from Yak Kharka the trail passes through Ledar before climbing along the east bank of Jasang Khola and then descending to Thorang Phedi. |
| Day 11 | Trek Over Thorang La Pass(5,416m) to Muktinath (3798m). O/N in Muktinath. Today we start early from Thorang Phedi and continue up hill before we reach the famous Thorang La Pass. The trail then drops down hill until we reach Muktinath. Muktinath is considered to be sacred by the followers of both Hinduism and Buddhism. |
| Day 12 | Muktinath to Jomsom (2713m). O/N in Jomsom. From Muktinath it takes about five hours to reach Jomsom, the headquarters of the Mustang district. The town of Jomsom boasts of an airport, the ACAP(Annapurna Conservation Area Project) office and a museum worth visiting. |
| Day 13 | Jomsom to Kalopani (2530m). O/ N in Kalopani. An hours trek away from Jomsom is the Thakali village of Marpha. Marpha is famous for it’s apple orchards and apple products like apple cider and brandy. From Marpha we walk along the riverbanks of the Kali Gandaki, passing through the villages of Tukuche and Kokhethati before we finally stop in Kalopani. |
| Day 14 | Kalopani to Tatopani (1,189m). O/N in Tatopani. Our trek becomes steeper today as we pass through the deepest gorges at Dana, stopping in between at Rupse Chhahra. Then we continue walking down hill before arriving in Tatopani. |
| Day 15 | Tatopani to Ghorepani (2853m). O/N in Ghorepani. Crossing the hanging bridge over the Kali Gandaki river, we reach the villlage of Shikha. From Shikha we walk for three more hours before we arrive in Ghorepani. |
| Day 16 | Ghorepani to Tadapani (2630m). O/N in Tadapani. In Ghorepani, just after an hour’s walk we reach the famous Poon Hill. The view from the top of this beautiful place is superb. The mountains that can be observed from the hill are the Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli and Dhaulagiri. After taking in the beauty of Ghorepani we continue walking to Tadapani. |
| Day 17 | Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m). From Tadapani and we walk further to Ghandruk. The village of Ghandruk is popular for it’s Gurung community where many members serve the British Army. |
| Day 18 | Ghandruk to Dhampus (1,650m). From Ghandruk the trail goes up and down through the villages of Landrung and Tolka. The trail then descends through dense forests after which we reach Bichuk and Potana. From Potana the trail climbs steeply past scattered houses and finally we reach Dhampus. |
| Day 19 | Dhampus to Pokhara (820m). O/N in the Hotel in Pokhara. After camping over night in Dhampus we walk towards the village of Phedi from where we ride on a coach to Pokhara. |
| Day 20 | Drive to Kathmandu (flights available as supplement) – Transfer to the airport either tonight or tomorrow. NB – Extra nights in Pokhara can also be arranged if desired. |
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- Return transfers from International and Domestic airport to your hotel
- One night stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu and one night in Pokhara
- All government taxes and Annapurna Conservation entry fees
- TIMS CARD (Trekking Management System)
- Required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipments, food and accommodation),
- Lodge accommodation during the trek on tea house services
- Necessary ground transportation depends on your services requested via tourist bus or private transport
- Trekking poles, sleeping bag (if necessary we provide)
- Trekking maps
- Rubbish care to clean up the environment
- Emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff
- PNT official services charge and government taxes
Medical support: emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff
Accommodation and meals: During tea house treks our guests pay for their food (breakfast/lunch/dinner) at the lodge while we provide guides/accommodation/necessary permit and transportation.
Water: among the tea house trek is available mineral and hot water every stop, also you can use tape water if you bring water purification tablets with you.
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- All meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara city
- Tips to guides and support staff
- Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies)
- Internal flight tickets
- Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetozolomide etc)
- Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses
- Personal trekking equipments
Travel Insurances: -
Travel Insurances are compulsory for clients trekking or climbing with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while travelling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
- Spring : March - May
- Summer: June - August
- Autumn: September - November
- Winter: December - February
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.
Personal Equipment check-list for all treks
- Good standard trekking boots
- Camping shoes/thongs
- Socks-polypropylene
- Down Jacket
- Fleece
- T-shirts
- Trekking trousers
- Shorts (both casual and for treks)
- 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
- Sun block
- Travel Towel
- Wet-wipes
- Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera & lenses
- Memory cards
- GPS Tracking Units may be helpful
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Book/music player/pack of cards
- Padlock
- A plastic bag for waste
- Energy/snack bars
The following equipment are required during the Climbing period: -
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore - Tax Jacket with hood)
