The classical annapurana circuit trek provdes a combination of spectacular high mountain scenery ,picturesque lowland farms, villages farms and Local village, wealth of culture, interest and a challenging pass (Thorung La) crossing the Annapurna circuits trek is justifiably popular, best approached in a counter clockwise direction, which allows for a more gradual climb to the 5,415m high taking in the most magnificent views of the annapurnas, dhaulagiri, Manaslu , lamjung and Tibetan himalaya ranges. It also takes you from dense forests to the sparse Tibetan plateau, passing through ethnic villagrs of gurungs, tamangs, magars thakalis, manangies, Brahmins and chhetris.
The Annapurna is one of the most attractive Himalayan Panoramic view, situated in central part of Nepal, just north of Pokhara. The range from west to east consists of Annapurna south(7,219m), Annapurna I(8091m), Himchuli (6,441m), Gangapurna (7,455m), Annapurna III (7,555m), Fishtail (6,997m), Annapurna IV (7,525), Annapurna II (7,925m) and so on. The trek is not so difficult comparatively to others. Early autumn or late spring season is the best suitable for Annapurna trek.
Trip Fact: Annapurna Circuit Trek
| Country:Nepal |
Max. Elevation: 5416m (Thorung La) |
| Region:Annapunra |
Trek Grade: |
| Destination: Annapurna Curcuit, Thorung Pass, |
Trek Duration: 19 Days |
| Accomodation: Tea House/Camping, |
Best Seasons: Aug-Nov, Feb-May |
| Trek Starts: Pokhara |
Trek End: Pokhara |
Itinerary Details
Day01: Kathmandu – Besisahar (760m)
Early morning after breakfast drive to besisahar via trishuli river it takes 8 hrs. O/n Besisahar,
Day02: Besisahar – Bahundanda (7,60m - 1,310m)
At the place of Besisahar, the trail drops to a stream on a rough rock staircase to Bhalam Khola. After crossing it the trail leads several up and down, crosses rice paddies and subtropical forests through place of Khudi, Bhulbhule, Ngadi and reaches Bahundanda. Walking time takes about 6 hours.O/n Bahundanda,
Day03: Bahundanda – Chamje (1,310m - 1,430m)
From the Bahundanda, trail descends on a step after a passing several villages such as Lili Bir, Kanigoun, Ghermu pnant, the trail drops to cross the Marsyandi river and through Jagat reaches Chamje. Total walking time takes about 6 hours.O/n Chamje,
Day04: Chamje – Dharapani (1,430m - 1,920m)
From Chamje crossing the Marsyandi River to the east bank and follows the trail along the river embankment. After that the trail passes under an overhanging rock and climbs a rock staircase. It passes several villages such as Tal Besi, Tal Karte and reaches Dharapani. Walking time takes about 5 hours.O/n Dharapani,
Day05: Dharapani – Chame (1,920m -2,630m)
At the place of Dharapani, the route crosses several landslides and leads uphill through the forest. It passes the other places along Lattemarang, Kotho and coming Chame. Walking time takes 6 hours.O/n Chame,
Day06: Chame – Pisang (2,630m -3,190m)
From Chame trekking trail leads continuously through the bank of Marsyandi River. It passes Bharatang and comes Pisang. Walking time takes about 5 hours.O/n Pisang,
Day07: Pisang – Manang (3.190m – 3,500m)
From Pisang, one can follow very soft trail to Manang through the place of Hongde, Mungji, Bryaga and reaches Manag. Walking time takes about 4 hours.O/n Manang,
Day08: Manang – Rest Day
Day09: Manag – Letdar (3,500m – 4,250m)
At the place of Manag trail leads continuously ascending to Letdar through several places such as Tergi, Gunman, Yak Kharka and one can enter to Letdar. Walking time takes approximately 5 hours.
Day10: Letdar – Thrungphedi (4,250m – 4,420m)
From Letdar, the mountain path leads continuously to climb along the east bank of the Jarjung Khola, after crossing through wooden bridge. The path makes a short ascent and comes to Thrungphedi. Walking time takes about 3 hours.O/n Camp,
Day11: Thrung Phedi – Muktinath (4,420m – 3,800m)
The trail is steep immediately after leaving Thrungphedi, continuously through the high camp cross-moraines up to pass (Thorung La). Thorung La, with its traditional, chorent, prayer flag and stone cairn, are at an elevation of 5,416m. After Thorung La trail leads all the way of descending to Muktinath (3,800m). Walking time takes about 8 hours, overnight at camp.
Day12: Muktinath – Jomsom (3,800m – 2,750m)
At the place of Muktinath, one can back through the same trail to Jomsom. Walking time takes approximately 5 hours, O/n Jomsom,
Day13: Jomsom – Kalopani (2,750m – 2,530m)
From Jomsom trekking trail leads to Kalopani,easy path through bank of kali Gandaki River Marpha Village, Tukuche Village & Larjung Village. Walking time takes about 4 hours.O/n Kalopani,
Day14: Kalopani – Tatopani (2,530m – 2,010m)
From Kalopani trail leads easy path through bank of kali Gandaki River to Kalopani. After there, trail descending through the place of Lete village and enter to Ghasa and Dana, Walking time takes about 6 hrs.O/n Tatopani,
Day15: Kalopani – Tatopani (2010m – 1,190m)
From Ghasa, Mountain trail leads almost descending to beautiful waterfalls of Rupsachhara. After that, it passes several villages reaches Tatopani. , Walking time takes approximately 5 hours.O/n Tatopani,
Day16: Tatopani – Ghorepani (1,190m – 2,850m)
At the place of Tatopani, after a short walk one can crosses Kali Gandaki River Bridge. From there trail leads climbing very steeply on the stone staircase. The climb continues steeply to the large village of Ghara, Shikha, and finally through the Rhododendron forest reaches Ghorepani. Walking time takes about 8 hours.O/n Ghorepani,
Day17: Ghorepani – Tadapani (2,850m – 2,590m)
At the place of Ghorepani to Poonhill, trail leads climbing very steeply on a stone staircase. Walking time takes about 1½ hour to the top. From the Poonhill, one can see view of Sunrise and breath taking mountains views such as Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna south, Himchuli, Annapurna III, Fishtail, Annapurna IV, and Annapurna II and so on. After Poonhill ascends to Ghorepani from there to Tadapani mountain trail leads several times ascending and descending. It passes several villages through oak and Rhododendron forest. Walking times takes approximately 6 hours.O/n Tadapani,
Day18: Tadapani – Ghandrung (2,590m – 1,940m)
Trail leads to Ghandrug from Tadapani all the way of descending and flat through the oak and Rhododendron Forest. Walking times takes about 3 hours.O/n Ghandruk,
Day19: Ghandrung – Pokhara (1,940m -820m)
At the place of Ghandrug, trail leads to Nayapul, the route almost descending and flat through the bank of Modi River and passes several villages such as Kimle, Shyauli Bazaar and Birethani and comes to Nayapul. Walking times takes about 5 hours after Nayapul and drive to pokhara. O/n Pokhara,
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