Overview
Opened for tourism since 1980, this region trekking has been recognized as one of the world’s best trekking trails according to a recent survey by Modern Maturity (USA) and so it is renowned as one of the world’s paramount trekking destinations. It escorts you through Rhododendron forests and over the foothills of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. Annapurna Circuit Trekking gives you awesome views of the peaks,including Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Dhaulagiri (the spectacular ice pyramid) and Machchhapuchhre (Fish Tail), Annapurna South and Manaslu.
Nepal Eco Adventure’s Annapurna circuit trekking is ideal for beginners as well as highly experienced or professional trekkers and mountaineers. Annapurna trekking is not only popular for the trekking experience, but also the natural hot spring, world’s deepest Gorge, known as Kali Gandaki Gorge, world’s highest altitude lake (Tilicho Lake), landscape and stunning water fall (Ruptse waterfall). Annapurna Conservation Area has 100 varieties of Orchids and some of the richest temperate Rhododendron forests in the world with sub-tropical lowlands, valleys, bamboo, oak forests,alpine meadows, exposed desert plateaus along with 440 species of birds and animals like Marten, Deer, Langoor Monkey and the Snow Leopard. This trekking is the most rewarding way to experience Nepal’s natural embellishments and cultural assortment. Walking through Rhododendron Forests, isolated Hamlets, small mountain villages, alongside native Fauna and breathtaking landscapes, you will also encounter friendly and warm hearted people of different cultures offering a fascinating glimpse of traditional rural life.
You can make Annapurna Circuit Trek from two to four weeks. For the Annapurna trekking, there are many options to reach your starting point such as by bus to Nadi. The route encircles the Annapurna Range, a collection of massive, snow-covered summits, many over 26,000 feet. While walking on the Annapurna circuit trekking route, you will encounter 17,000-feet passes, glaciers, the world’s deepest valley, pine forests, rice paddies, tundra, remote villages, and ancient monasteries. Most trips start up at the Marsyangdi River and then continue north to the wooded Manang Valley through Chame, Pisang, and Braga (or other villages in the valley). You must take your time initially, getting used to the elevation. Midway through the trip, you will encounter 5416m Thorung La Pass. On the other side of the pass, it is a steep descent to the Hindu and Buddhist shrines at Muktinath.
NOTE: do you want to include arrival, departure, and Kathmandu sightseeing tour? Check our 18 days Annapurna Circuit trek package and the cost includes/excludes.
Itinerary
Day 1
Drive to Nagdi (1050m) From Kathmandu, we start early for our drive to Nagdi. The road up to Besisahar is quite good. Once we reached the Besiahar we change the bus and 2 hours drive to Nagdi. Nagdi is river bank small village. After the long bus journey. Once we reach there, we freshen up and spend the night at the local lodge.
Day 2
Trek to Chamje (1410m). On the first day of the trek, we cross through various suspension bridges, waterfalls and continue past rice paddies and forests. Once we reach the cliff in Jagat, we can view the Marsyangdi Khola below and rocky hills all around. The bee hives at the top of the cliffs is an attraction of the day’s trip. In a short while we reach Chamje where we spend the night.
Day 3
Trek to Bagarchhap (2160m). As we move past narrow and steep valleys, among rhododendron, pine and bamboo forests, in the rocky folds of a mountain, we come across a bridge that takes us to a quick ascent and finally atop a climb to reveal a widening valley. After reaching the village of Tal, we have to move across barley, wheat and potato farms for a while to reach Dharapani. From there we turn west through the fir and pine forests to reach Bagarchhap.
Day 4
Trek to Chame (2710m). From Bagarchhap we start ahead to reach a Danaque village and then a steep climb to reach a Tamang village with exquisite views of Manaslu, Lamjung , Annapurna and other mountain beauties. As we trek through a Tibetan village that acts as a transition between the lowlands and high hills, we follow a gradual flat path to Thanchowk, Kolo and finally to Chame.
Day 5
Trek to Pisang (3240m). We first pass through the older part of Chame, climb up to Telekhu and continue on a long, leveled path through forests to Brathang. The trails rounds a bend and once we continue ahead we need to cross back to the south bank of Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge. Then the trail forms a gentle climb over a pine forested ridge and then levels again as we move from the upper part of Manang valley to Pisang.
Day 6
Trek to Manang (3540m). The town of Pisang is the beginning of the upper region of the Manang district. On this day, the trek climbs to Braga, a Tibetan styled village. The houses here are stacked upon each other forming verandas with each others rooftops. The main attraction is the Gompa, the largest in the district, with a vast array of statues in display and perched on a high crag with the view of the entire village. After a while we reach Manang, where we refresh and spend the night.
Day 7
Acclimatization day at Manang. As we are moving to higher elevations, we need to acclimatize to avoid the risk of altitude sickness. Manang is the perfect spot with its beautiful natural setting and a hike up to Khangsar in the afternoon for a short detour.
Day 8
Trek to Yak Kharka (4120m). After the rest, we feel rejuvenated to continue forward on our trip. As we move past the tall trees towards the alpine grass and junipers, we reach meadows with a few horses and a number of yaks grazing around. The serene environment with meadows and steep slopes of Yak Kharka is the perfect place for us to spend the night. We can also choose to walk for an hour to reach Letdar and spend the night there
Day 9
Trek to Thorung Phedi (4,560m). Trekking to Letdar helps in getting acclimatized to the increasing heights as we climb along the east bank of Jarang Khola. In some time we reach a meadow surrounded by vertical cliffs, the Thorung Phedi. Sighting of blue sheep and snow leopards have been reported a few times in the area, whereas Lammergeyers and griffons are quite common. We spend the night here.
Day 10
Over Thorung La (5,416m) to Muktinath (3,802m). On this day, we make the quite long hike of about 7-8 hours. The trail is comparatively easier having been trodden for years, but could get difficult with strong winds at the upper regions. The trail is believed to have been used for hundreds of years to take sheep and yaks in and out of Manang along with other trading goods. We reach Thorung Phedi in about 6 hours.
After we reach Thorung la pass, our entire hard walk will be rewarded by the beautiful views of Annapurna, Gangapurna and a heavily glaciated peak of Khatungkang. After a 1600m of descent, we view the glorious Dhaulagiri standing in the distance. After a while, the trail becomes less steep and enters grassy fields and meadows to finally reach Muktinath.
In Hindu religion, Muktinath refers to a place of nirvana which houses a temple and a number of monasteries, making it a holy site for Hindus and Buddhists alike. The main attractions of the site are the Jwalamai temple with a spring and an eternal flame as well as the 108 water sprouts that pour holy water. These are visited by thousands of pilgrims every year.
After we reach Thorung la pass, our entire hard walk will be rewarded by the beautiful views of Annapurna, Gangapurna and a heavily glaciated peak of Khatungkang. After a 1600m of descent, we view the glorious Dhaulagiri standing in the distance. After a while, the trail becomes less steep and enters grassy fields and meadows to finally reach Muktinath.
In Hindu religion, Muktinath refers to a place of nirvana which houses a temple and a number of monasteries, making it a holy site for Hindus and Buddhists alike. The main attractions of the site are the Jwalamai temple with a spring and an eternal flame as well as the 108 water sprouts that pour holy water. These are visited by thousands of pilgrims every year.
Day 11
Trek to Jomsom (2750m) Via Kagbeni. From Muktinath, we follow a path of the Jomsom trek where we descent through meadows, streams and fruit trees to reach Kagbeni. Look around the old village then keep moving downwards from Kagbeni we reach Jomson, Kali Gandaki valley.
Day 12
Drive to Tatopani(1190) Natural hot spring. The road from Marpha to Kalopani is through a new trail past Chokhopani village which is a traditional Thakali village. The panoramic views of the Himalayas include Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Annapurna and many other snow capped peaks. From here we cross a river and a newly constructed road to finally reach Kalopani.
Day 13
Trek to Ghorepani (2750m). Now we move from Tatopani through villages of midland Nepal with terraced fields and inclined farmlands. As we hike an ascent we move past rhododendron, magnolia and other vegetation of the area. We finally reach Ghorepani as we witness the beautiful mountains in the evening sky. We rest in Ghorepani to make an early start to Poonhill in the morning.
Day 14
Early morning trek up to Poonhill and trek down to Nayapul drive to Pokhara. Early morning climb up to Poonhil for the sunrise,has to be the highlight of the trek as we make our trip to the vantage point early in the morning with sunrise. Once you see the snow capped peaks highlighted in the changing golden rays of the sunrise, it will be one of the unforgettable moments of one’s life. The peaks in the scenery include the Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri. Also known as a photographer’s paradise, we can spend some time here taking breathtaking pictures of the spellbinding surrounding, capturing the spectacular moments in a frame. Then we go down to Ghorepani breakfast then 5 hour trek down to Nayapul first part of the trek down until Tikhedhunga is quite steepn down hill with lots of steep.From there we move past terraced fields for a few hours to reach Nayapool. From there a short drive will finally take us to Pokhara.
Day 15
Drive back to Kathmandu,transfer to hotel. After enjoying the beautiful Pokhara and its natural and cultural beauty, we start our drive towards Kathmandu. After a 6-7 hours drive, we finally reach Kathmandu. We can either rest or roam around the tourist attractions in the capital city.
What is Included
- Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
- Fresh fruit every night after dinner.
- Trekking lodge accommodations during the trek.
- ACAP entry permit & TIMS card.
- Public bus to Nagdi and tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
- Shared Jeep /Bus from Jomsom to Tatopani and private transport from Nayapul to Pokhara.
- English speaking guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
- A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people).
- Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- One night hotel in Pokhara with Breakfast.
- Government taxes and official expenses.
- Nepal Eco Adventure T-shirt cap as souvenir.
- Annapurna Circuit route Map.
- Use of Sleeping bags, Down Jacket, Duffel bag and Walking Poles (if you do not have your own, to be return after you complete the trip).
- Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) Which will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker.
- Assistant guide group size above 6+ person.
What is Excluded
- Airport pick up and drop from your international flight.
- Meals and hotel whilst you are in Kathmandu.
- Meals in Pokhara.
- Nepal entry visa fee.
- International airfare.
- Your personal expenses.
- All the alcoholic and non alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
- Battery charging and hot shower during trek on the tea houses.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
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Annapurna Circuit TrekkingGreat adventure
This was a very special Trek for me. One day before the trek I got a strong gastrointestinal disease with total diarrhea, I passed out and fell outside on the ground. In the afternoon we had the briefing for the trek, I dragged myself there, thinking, that the trek would not be possible for me, because I was so weak. Chhatra, the Manager told me: eat a lot, sleep well und tomorrow you can try to make the trek. If you feel the next days too weak, we can bring you back with a car. And he ordered a special guide with very much experience. His name was RAJ. That was the great luck for me, because RAJ cared very good for me and knew always, what to do in every situation. It is only because of RAJ, that I could join the whole trek. Everything was so beautiful and I was able to fulfill the dream of walking in high altitude surrounded by stunning Mountains Thank you so much RAJ. -
Annapurna Circuit TrekkingAnnapurna circuit
We just got back from the Annapurna circuit trek 15 day trek and have had the best 2 weeks. Booking with Nepal eco adventures was straightforward and they were happy to answer any questions we had prior to the trip. Bijay (our guide) and Dil (our porter) were absolutely fantastic from day 1. Anything that could have caused potential stress for us was immediately sorted, from arranging local transport to sorting the best places to stay and eat. Bijay was incredibly knowledgeable about everything on the circuit from bird and wildlife to local culture and religious practices. He was always keen to teach us and able to answer any questions that we had. He also managed to keep us going with a smile even on the tougher days. Dil was a pleasure to have on the trip, he met every day with with a smile and was always keen to have a laugh with us. I cannot recommend trekking with Bijay, Dil and Nepal eco adventures enough. Thank you for a fantastic trip! -
Annapurna Circuit TrekkingBest 15 Days of My Life!
I just completed the 15-day Annapurna Circuit Trek with Nepal Eco Adventure. I couldn’t have chosen a better company to trek with. I went with my best friend Ari and as someone who had never done a big trek before, I was pretty nervous. Nepal Eco Adventure made me feel like a seasoned, confident, and well-prepared trekker. Our guide, Raj, was absolutely unbelievable. He not only made me feel safe, but he got me excited everyday for the adventures to come. As a vegan, it can be daunting to travel and not be in charge of your own food. Raj went above and beyond by not only always confirming that we had incredible food to eat, but he even brought us vegan peanut butter cookies at the top of Throng La! I always felt like I could ask Raj anything. I learned a ton from him, had very meaningful conversations and laughed a bunch every day of the trek. Raj was so supportive, and any concerns I had he quickly removed and replaced with a huge smile on my face! Our porter, Hari Chandra, was awesome as well. He carried our belongings up the mountain and with his positive energy, he metaphorically helped carry us up the mountain too. Together our group was outstanding and Nepal Eco Adventure was the best choice ever! I can’t wait to hopefully have another adventure with them soon!
