Around Annapurna Trek

Visited by over 80,000 Westerners each year the Annapurna circuit trek is a mixture of natural beauty and culture. This trek is famous to experience the sky touching soaring peaks, glaciers, exotic formation of rare rocky mountains, the continuous falling of avalanches, hanging glaciers, world’s deepest river gorges, hot-springs, heart alluring­ cascades, meandering streams and rivers, ancient and virgin Tibetan culture, picturesque villages and many more rare viewable things. According to Geologists bowl shaped geomorphology to the north east side of Pisang village is a unique creation of Mother Nature. So called Pisang Bowl! The highest elevation in this trekking route is 5416m at Thorang La. This trek does not require any special hiking experience. However before you cross Thorang La  (the highest point 5416m) some acclimatiza­tion is required. Many tourists who they do not want to cross the highest point of 5416m elevation they hike up to Manang Village and fly out to Pokhara.

In recent years dirt road from Besisahar side (Trek starting point) and Beni to Muktinath (trek end point) made this trek unpopular and trek duration is variable. Many nature lovers  still prefer to follow the old trekking route and  we  propose the old itinerary, however this itinerary can be customized on your request.

 

Detailed itinerary:

Day 01 to 03: Arrive Kathmandu (1311m). Day 04: Kathmandu to Besisahar (760m). Driving from Kathmandu to Besisahar is very photogenic. The road follows narrow river valleys along Trisuli and Marshyangdi Rivers. In dry seasons the road opens up to Khudi (another 7 KM to the north of Besisahar). Day 05: Besishahar (Khudi) to Bahundanda (1310m). The hiking starts from Khudi in dry seasons otherwise hiking generally starts from Besisahar. The trail passes through the villages of Bhulbhule and Ngadi. The trail continues up hill just before Bahundanda. There is not much to see along the trail before we get to Bahundanda. Day 06: Bahundanda to Chamje (1700m). The trail follows Marshyangdi River valley with beautiful views of steep cliffs, cascades, small but beautiful villages along the riverbanks and in the hill slopes. Day 07: Chamje to Dhara­pani (1860m). In the first part of the day trail continues up hill up to Tal. Then it follows picturesque narrow Marshyangdi River valley. The views of high mountains are superb along the trail. Day 08: Dharapani to Koto (2600m). The trail follows narrow muddy gorge of Marshyangdi River through the forest of rhododendron, pine, fir and spruce. The trail to Nar valley divides at Koto. Day 09: Koto to Pisang (3200m). The trail follows Marshyangdi River through the headquarter town of Manang district. The views of Pisang peak (6092m) and Annapurna 2^nd (7939m) are very distinct. Day 10: Pisang to Manang (3540m). The narrow Marshyangdi River valley widens up from Pisang and makes a wide big Manang valley. The wide trail follows flat terrain of Manang valley with excellent views of Tilicho peak (7134m) and Gangapurna peak (7454m). Before we get to Braga village the trail passes through pine forest, with the views of Annapurna 4^th(7555m), Annapurna 3^rd(7525m), Chulu peak (6558m) and other peaks of higher Hi­malayan range from Trans Himalayan side. Day 11: Rest in Manang. This is the place where trekkers generally decide whether they want to continue further to the north (Thorang La) or they simply want to fly back Pokhara. The trekkers who they want to continue to the north, for them acclimatization is very essential. They may hang around the Manang town or may plan to hike Gangapurna glacier. Day 12: Manang to Yak Kharka (4018m). The trail continues to high country. Trekkers may experience deep breathing. This high altitude trail continues through the village of Gunsang with spectacular views of Manaslu, Pisang, Gangapurna, Tilicho, Thorang peak and Chulu Himal. Day 13: Yak Kharka to Phedi (4500m). Yak Kharka to Phedi is a short hike. The trail divides at the village of Letdar (4200m). During summer season it is recommended to follow the higher trail though it is longer than the lower trail. During wintertime be­cause of thick snow in higher trail trekkers have no other choice than the lower trail. One has to be very careful on the lower trail. There are frequent avalanches and rock falls. Day 14: Phedi to Thorang La Pass (5416m) to Muktinath (3800m). This is the most challenging part of the entire excursion. Trekkers are advised to start very early (around 3 to 4 AM) and cross the high pass before noon. After 12 PM, because of the heavy winds hiking is near to impossible in Thorang La. Day 15: Muktinath to Marpha (2670m). The trail descends to Kali Gandaki River valley through the headquarter town of Mustang District. The trail goes through the picturesque terrenes. Heavy winds starting from the village of Eklebhatti to Marpha make the hiking very unpleasant. Day 16: Marpha to Ghasa (2010m). Day 17: Ghasa to Tatopani (1190m). Day 18: Tatopani to Beni (830m). Day 19: Drive to Pokhara from Beni.  Spend night in Pokhara (820m). Day 20: Drive from Pokhara to Chitwan (225m). Day 21: Ride elephant in Chitwan National Park to chase the rhinos and elusive Royal Bengal Tigers. Day 22: Drive back to Kathmandu. Day 23: Sightseeing and shopping in Kathmandu. Day 24 to 25: Fly back home.

 

 

 

March 01 to November 15

 

 Best time for the trip:

                                                        

US$ 1650 per person for the group of 9 to 15 Members

US$ 1950 per person for the group of 5 to 8 Members

Land costs: