Annapurna Circuit Trek
From the World's Deepest Gorge to the World's Highest Peaks

Overview

Details

Trip length: 22 days: 4 nights hotels, 15 nights camping
Dates: March 28-Apr 18, 2008 & Oct 24-Nov 14, 2008. Note: We can organize this trek for a group of 1 to 16 people beginning on any day during the months of March, April, Oct & Nov.
Cost: $2710 per person Land Only Cost
Difficulty: 15 days STRENUOUS trekking, max. altitude - 17765 feet / 5416 meters
Trip Rating:
Includes: Your trip includes:
An experienced, English-speaking local trekking leader. Kathmandu and Pokhara Airport transfers, internal flights and transfers, any land transport involved in the itinerary, hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara, a guided half-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu and all meals while in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Once on trek, your trip includes a full service staff, all food and all group equipment.

Your trip does not include:
International flights, Travel Insurance, Nepalese Visa, tips for porters and other trek staff, departure tax on leaving Kathmandu, miscellaneous expenses – souvenirs etc..

Itinerary

Days 1 & 2 - En route to Nepal - Depart USA for Nepal.

Day 3 - Arrive in Kathmandu. 4,265 feet. - Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to our group hotel.

Day 4 - A free day in Kathmandu. - Half-day guided sightseeing tour of places of interest in and around Kathmandu.

Day 5 - Drive to Ngadi via Beshishar. 6-7 hrs journey. - Early breakfast and then drive to Ngadi and our overnight camp.

Day 6 - Trek to Jagat. 4,231 feet. 6 hrs walks. O/N Camp. - The trail climbs above the river to our overnight stop at Jagat.

Day 7 - Trek to Dharapani 6,100 feet. Approx. 6hrs. O/N Camp. - We climb for 2-3 hours to Tal and another 2 hours to the village of Dharapani.

Day 8 - Trek to Chame. 8,905 feet. Approx. 5-6 hrs. O/N Camp. - The trail follows the river Marsyangdi upstream before arriving in Chame.

Day 9 - Trek to Pisang 10,447 feet. Approx. 6 hrs. O/N Camp. - A short steep climb through the pine forest delivers us at the top of the ridge and Pisang Village.

Day 10 - Trek to Manang. 10,988 feet. Approx. 4-5 hrs. O/N Camp. - We will have time to visit Braga Monastery. From here it is only an hour walk to Manang for our overnight stop.

Day 11 - Rest day at Manang. O/N Camp. - A necessary day to REST, acclimatize and explore Manang.

Day 12 - Manang to Yak Kharka. Approx. 13,546 feet. 3-4 hrs trek. O/N Camp. - Our trail takes us on a slow one hour climb to our campsite at the small settlement of Yak-Kharka.

Day 13 - Trek to Thorung Phedi. 14,432 feet. Approx. 6hrs walks. O/N Camp. - Our upward progress continues to Thorung Phedi also known as Thorung La base camp.

Day 14 - Trek to Muktinath 12,464 feet via Thorung-la 17,765 feet. Approx. 6-8 hrs. - Today is the big day! Up over Thorong La and down to Muktinath.

Day 15 - Trek to Marpha 8,758 feet. 6 hrs walks. O/N Camp. - Another 3600 feet of descent to the Kali Gandaki River Valley floor.

Day 16 - Trek to Lete, 8,134 feet. 6hrs walk. O/N Camp. - Back to treeline and the village of Lete.

Day 17 - Trek to Tatopani 3,903 feet. Approx. 6-7 hrs. O/N Camp. - This section of the circuit is surprisingly quiet, wild and scenically varied.

Day 18 - Trek to Ghorepani 9,020 feet. Approx. 2-3 hrs. O/N Camp. - Our trek continues east to the village of Ghorepani.

Day 19 - Trek to Tirkhedhunga 4,900 feet. Approx. 5 hours walk. O/N Camp. - Early morning to Poon-Hill at 10,480 feet for the sunrise panorama.

Day 20 - Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara. Approx. 3-4 hours hiking and a 2 hr. drive. O/N Hotel. - A beautiful downhill walk to Nayapul and then a 2 hour bus ride back to Pokhara.

Day 21 - Transfer to Airport for the flight back to Kathmandu. - Fly to Kathmandu.

Day 22 - Transfer to Airport for International departure. - Depart Kathmandu.

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