The trek around the Annapurna Massif is one of the finest in the Himalaya. The sheer diversity of the mountain scape, the exhilaration of crossing a high mountain pass, and the unsurpassed views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu Ranges are the essentials of this outstanding trek. Trekking north, we acclimatize at the important trading village of Manang (3351m), before crossing the Thorung La (5380m). As you reach the pass, line after line of snow ridges stretch before you, while far below lies the sub-tropical Kali Gandaki Gorge
From the heights of the pass we descend to Muktinath and its scared Buddhist and Hindu Shrines. Further south, the contrasts of the Nepal Himalaya become even more apparent, as high windswept passes are replaced by forests, or mandarin and banana groves. Finally we trek out of the gorges and look back to the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, before traversing the forest ridges down to Pokhara
Trip Highlights
Tour Region: - Annapurna.
Best season: - September to December & Feb to May.
Transportation: - By tourist bus / private.
Accommodation: - Hotel, Resort & tea house /camping
Grade: - Moderate+
Trekking style: - tea house / camping
Highest access of the trek: 5416m
Culture: Gurung, Magar, Thakali
Himalayan sights: Annapurna and fishtail
Attraction: Close Mountain View, Villages
Itineray Details
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar (790m) 6 hours
Day 02: Trek to Bahundanda (1310m) 5 hours
Day 03: Trek to Chamje (1400m) 4:30 hours
Day 04: Trek to Dharapani (1960m) 5 hours
Day 05: Trek to Chame (2630m) 5 hours
Day 06: Trek to Pisang (3300m) 6 hours
Day 07: Trek to Manang (3500m) 4 hours
Day 08: Acclimatization day in Manang
Day 09: Trek to Lader (4250m) 4 hours
Day 10: Trek to Thorung Phedi (4420m) or High Camp (4700m)
Day 11: Trek to Muktinath via crossing the Thorung La (5416m) 7-8 hours
Day 12: Trek to Marpha (2540m) 5 hours
Day 13: Trek to Ghasa (2100m) 5 hours
Day 14: Trek to Tatopani (1180m) 5 hours
Day 15: Trek to Sikha (2530m) 4 hours
Day 16: Trek to Ghorepani (2840m) 3 hours
Dar 17: Hike PoonHill (3190m) in early morning for panoramic view of Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri and trek to Tadapani (2680) 6-7 hours
Day 18: Trek to Ghandruk (1940m) 3 hours
Day 19: Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara 4 hours
Day 20: Spare day in Pokhara for sightseeing
Day 21: Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus and transfer to hotel.
Price Include:
- Pick & Drop to Airport / 2 nights Hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with Tour guide
- 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek
- Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
- Trekking Guides and Porters
- Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff
- Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
- Area Permit for Annapurna Conservation and TIMS permit.
- All ground transportation
Price Exclude:
- Any Meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Airfare domestic / international flights
Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu which will require 2 passport size photos - Airport tax required for the Domestic / International flights All alcoholic, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
- Personal Trekking Equipment, medical and travel insurance
- Entrance fees for
Sightseeing/Monument any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue