| Trip code | HHN |
| Package name | Annapurna Circuit Trek |
| Duration | 16 |
| Max. elevation | 5416 m |
| Level | DIFFICULT |
| Transportation | All Ground Transportation service. |
| Accomodation | Hotel and Lodge/Guesthouse, others as per the Itinerary. |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | KTM - Beshisahar, Chame/Manang, Thorangla Pass, Jomsom, Tatopani, Ghorepani - Pokhara - Kathamndu |
| Cost | USD 988 per person |
ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK's adventure around the massif Annapurna Himalayas covers all four directions’
Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most fascinating adventures, where the walk leads around the massif Annapurna Himalayas. The trek starts from the east, heading towards the northwest and then ending at the southern hills of the Annapurna Himalayas. A complete circumlocution of glorious Himalayas, within close distance of the world’s three highest Mt. Manaslu, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri Himalaya range. Annapurna Circuit Trek, is a favourite adventure destination of all trekkers and adventurers, due to its dramatic biodiversity.
Where journey leads to varied changes in temperatures, vegetation, landscapes, and cultures, but the stunning views of peaks remain constant. The trek follows the lovely raging Marsyangdi River upstream near its glacial source at high and scenic Manang Valley. After crossing Thorang-La Pass the adventure follows the Kaligandaki River downstream, which enters through the world’s deepest gorge of Kaligandaki. Sandwiched in-between the world’s 7th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri and tenth highest Mt. Annapurna with arrays of snow-capped peaks.
Annapurna Circuit Trek begins with an interesting overland journey towards Nepal Mid-West around the Lamjung Himal areas. Then it follows along the Marsyangdi River uphill to cooler alpine hills to enter the scenic Manang district.
The true adventure begins exploring from one lovely village to another enriched with impressive cultures of age-old heritage. Overlooking grand views of towering snow peaks that follow you throughout the walks on this wonderful Annapurna Circuit trek. The most interesting about this adventure is that the trek leads to the overloaded scenery of beautiful terrains amidst a high mountain range.
The walk is more exciting visiting lovely villages, as the trek continues reaching the spectacular Manang Valley. Surrounded by the giant peaks of Annapurna and Chulu East and West Peaks with majestic Pisang peak, includes an array of towering mountain ranges.
On treks have time for acclimatization at scenic and beautiful Manang village, as well as to explore its magnificent viewpoints. As well as visiting places of cultural and religious interest the old Braga monastery and ancient Buddhist sites.
From Manang village, the trail follows towards the end of the valley, for an adventurous climb on top of Thorang-La Pass. At the highest point of the adventure, the pass forms the boundary between the beautiful areas of Manang and Mustang districts.
On completing the toughest and most exciting sections of the adventure, a long descent takes you to the Kaligandaki River valley floor. The downhill walk takes you through Muktinath, a holy pilgrimage site for Hindu and Buddhist followers.
The journey continues past lovely Jomsom town and the beautiful villages of Marpha and Tukuche to reach Tatopani village. A place with a natural hot spring to enjoy a refreshing dip after a great adventurous walk. The trek continues with a climb uphill to a stunning village at Ghorepani surrounded by rhododendron forest. A famous and popular spot due to scenic Poon Hill, where one can enjoy a tremendous panorama of Himalayan peaks. Along with stunning sunrise views from exciting Poon Hill, from Ghorepani walk heads down to low warm farm areas. Then slowly our trek comes to an end on reaching the roadhead for a few hour drive to the beautiful city of Pokhara. Where our great, wonderful adventure and memorable experience on the Annapurna Circuit trek concludes.
The Haven Holidays representative receives you on your first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport. After being introduced to the staff, your baggage will be loaded in a car, coach or bus as per group size. A short drive to the centre of Kathmandu city, where your hotel is located. On checking into your lovely rooms, getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, then get ready for group briefing where you will meet with other members of Annapurna Circuit Trek.
The guide or group leader brief with related information regarding the trek, and local culture. Includes details on accommodation and food hours of walks and overnight stops and views along the treks.
Full day in Kathmandu preparation for Annapurna Circuit Trek along with Kathmandu sightseeing tour. Kathmandu is a wonderful old city, steeped with historical and religious interesting places, and includes many world heritage sites.
Early morning breakfast, for the long and exciting drive of more than 6-7 hours to reach the starting point of the trek at Dharapani village. The drive follows the main Nepal busy highway along the Trisuli River. One of the most popular rivers for rafting adventure, the drive diverts towards the west to reach Dumre town.
The drive continues heading north towards Manang areas, through the Lamjung district and the town of Bhesisar. Covering a distance of more than 180 km. the road follows the Marsyangdi River upstream for another 50 km to reach Dharapani village.
The drive leads around low sub-tropical farm areas, then climbs to cooler alpine zones past Syange and Jagat villages. The temperatures and landscapes change upon reaching Manang areas, at Talbesi. From here a short drive leads to our overnight destination at Dharapani village.
Dharapani is located within the district of Manang and on route to Manaslu Valley and Annapurna Circuit Trek. Enjoy the comfort of a nice cozy lodge, after a long exciting drive from Kathmandu.
A moderately pleasant walk to start the first day trekking from Dharapani to Chame, the headquarters town of the Manang area. The morning walk follows through a lovely forest of pines and rhododendrons past Bagarchap and Danaque villages.
From here onwards into strong Buddhist religions and cultures as you walk along the sides of prayer walls and spinning wheels. After Danaque a steep climb for an hour to the large village of The Timing for a lunch break. The village faces grand views of Lamjung Himal with the Manaslu range of peaks towards the east. After lunch a gradual down into the forested path to Koto, a village where the route to Manang and Nar-Phu is located. The walk follows slow and easy ups to reach Chame town for an overnight halt, as the air gets much cooler on gaining height.
From Chame onwards towards the main scenic valley of Manang, a morning walk follows the river through serene woods. Reaching the village of Brathang, and then crossing a bridge with a gradual climb to the top of a ridge. Places with few Tea-House and shops, for possible lunch stops facing grand views of Pisang Peak.
Afternoon walk downhill on a wide field below towering Annapurna-II and A-IV. Slowly the walk ends on reaching a windswept village at Pisang for an overnight halt.
Today a short distance walk to the main Manang village, starts the morning on a gradual trail. The climb starts amidst lovely trees of pines and rhododendron reaching a high ridge facing grand views of Manang Valley. The towering snow-clad peaks of Annapurna and Chulu outline the valley of Manang.
A slow descent leads to Humdre village with a small airport, where flight seldom operates from Pokhara to Humdre. From here walk on a gradual wide trail to Braga with an old monastery on top of the village. Tour of the monastery leads to a short steep climb, visit the monastery interior enriched with ancient artefacts. Vibrant colourful religious paintings decorate the monastery with age-old idols of Lord Buddha and other famous saints and Gurus. The monastery offers spectacular views of Chulu’s, Pisang peaks with Annapurna Himalaya range of peaks. After an interesting visit to the monastery, a short walk leads to Manang village, the main settlement of Manang district. At Manang nice good lodges for overnight comforts with an excellent food menu to enjoy along with close views of snow mountains.
Alternative Route: There are two routes to Manang. The easier low route follows the valley floor via Homgde, while the more strenuous but far more scenically impressive high route climbs above the river on the north side of the valley. The high route takes about three hours longer but is worth it. The trail enters pine groves to reveal views of the small turquoise lake of Mring Tso and crosses a bridge to continue ascending steeply on the switchbacks to Ghyaru (3670m). Ghyaru is an interesting gompa in the village and the views of Annapurna ll Annapurna llI and Great Valley are superb from here. The trail stays high after passing a kani and 30 minutes later traverses above a ruined dzong once used by the local Ghale dynasty. After walking through the juniper forest reach the nice Ngawal village. The village is situated at an elevation of around 3660 meters and is known for its traditional architecture, cultural heritage and stunning views of the surrounding mountains including Annapurna II and IV. The route continues to a decent very arid valley to join to lower route.
A leisure extra day in Manang for acclimatization before venturing to higher areas towards Thorang-La Pass. Enjoy the morning exploring the traditional village of Manang adorned with Tibetan Buddhism culture and colorful heritage.
The best hike is to Gangapurna Glacier and Ice-Fall, located south of Manang village a few hour's walk to the river. Crossing a bridge, a short steep climb takes you close to Gangapurna Himal Ice-Fall and glaciers. Enjoying the glorious morning views of surrounding towering peaks. Afternoon at leisure marvelling at the grand views that surround the Manang Valley and the village.
Another short day from Manang to Yak Kharka, the morning walk leads towards west past Tenki, the last village of Manang. An enjoyable pleasant trek with a slow gradual uphill on a winding path to Ghunsang, facing views of Gangapurna, and Tilicho peaks. As the walk proceeds overlooking Chulu West peak at a near distance, then finally the morning ends reaching Yak Kharka. A small settlement with several nice lodges and guest houses, enjoy lunch and overnight stop at Yak Kharka. Having a free afternoon to enjoy a short walk and marvel at the glorious grand views of Gangapurna, Tilicho peak with Chulu West.
Trek this morning for a few hours to High Camp of Thorang-La Pass, but the gain in altitude makes the walk slower. The day starts on the gradual trail to Ledar a small settlement with a few Tea House and lodges. Located on route to Chulu West Base Camp and towards our route to Thorang-La. From Ledar on a winding pleasant trail with a short descent to Jarsang Khola / stream. A slow climb and then on an almost level path to Thorang Phedi. Situated on a corner at the edge of Manang Valley rim, having a refreshing break. From here last steep climb of less than an hour to High Camp, located on a flat ridge top a few hours ahead of Thorang-La Pass. The High Camp shelters a few simple good lodges, hidden behind massif snow peaks and rocky cliffs. Check into a room with basic facilities, this will be the highest point of the trek for lunch and overnight stop.
The big day of the adventure, rising early for breakfast and then starting the cool morning walks. The first part of the trek is on a gradual path for a short while, and then the climb begins for an hour to a small icy pond. From this spot uphill continues for an hour or more to reach Thorang-La Pass. The top is festooned with Buddhist prayer flags, a signpost stands with the name of the pass with altitude.
After a strenuous climb have time to catch your breath, and then enjoy the overwhelming panorama of mountains. Overlooking views of the massif Dhaulagiri Himalayas with some peaks of Upper Mustang. Includes views of the Annapurna range of peaks, with Damodar Himal and Chulus as far as Manaslu Himalaya.
Enjoy the breathtaking moments, then head down to the western base of Thorang-La, located within the district of Mustang. A small place has a few shelters serving as tea houses and shops. Having a refreshing stop continue walking on a pleasant trail to Muktinath for an overnight halt, after a long tough trek of the adventure. Muktinath is one of the holiest of all holy pilgrimage sites for the Hindu and some Buddhist followers. After checking into a nice lodge with time to explore the Muktinath Temple premises, adorns magnificent 108 water spouts.
The water runs from fresh hidden springs, which are also the tributaries of the Kaligandaki River, which we will follow the next day. Get blessed by the priest who resides in the main temple of Muktinath. Rest of the day enjoy relaxing moments facing grand views of Dhaulagiri North West Face.
From Tatopani take a day break from trekking, where motorable roads have reached all over the Mustang area. Walking can be quite disturbing because of the vehicle's movement and dust. Enjoy the ride on a jeep or similar drive, the journey takes you to low warm farm village at Tatopani. The drive leads through the Jomsom, a big town and headquarters of the Mustang district. As the drive continues past lovely Marpha and Tukuche villages, famous areas for delicious apples and products.
The road follows the Kaligandaki River heading due south and reaching the green tree lines at Kalapani and Lete villages. Then the drive heads through an interesting area of Kaligandaki River, this amazing spot is listed as the world’s deepest gorge. Located between the two giant peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himal. The road follows slowly to warm farm areas reaching Tatopani village for an overnight halt. The name Tatopani means Water, due to its nearby natural hot spring, where one can enjoy a refreshing dip and bathe in warm pools.
The last long day walk and climb besides an hour hike up to Poon Hill from Ghorepani our overnight halt. Start the morning earlier as uphill continues throughout the day, the walk begins on the easy trail following the Kaligandaki River.
On leaving the river behind, the climb starts within the cool shade of a small forested area to reach a high ridge. The walk continues past farm villages to a lovely Sikha village for a possible lunch stop. Afternoon walks on gradual ups to Chitre village and then into a dense forest of pines and rhododendron trees. A short steep climb brings you to Ghorepani, a village on a high spot amidst a rhododendron forest.
Ghorepani offers many good lodges facing views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna snow peaks, located on the foot of scenic Poon Hill.
Early morning before breakfast, enjoy the last climb of the adventure to Poon Hill. A famous and popular hilltop for short moderate treks, enjoy the stunning sunrise views over the chain of Himalayan peaks. After an exciting refreshing morning with glorious views and sunrise, downhill to Ghorepani for breakfast.
Depart from the lodge at Ghorepani for a last-day walk to reach the beautiful city of Pokhara. The walk is pleasant through the lovely cool forest reaching Ulleri village and then downhill to Thirkhedhunga unto Hille. Where our walk completes, spend the last final overnight in the comfort of a nice lodge at Hille farm village.
From Hille having last breakfast around the foothills of Annapurna Himalayas, from Hille enjoy a few hours' drive to Pokhara on a nice scenic road.
On arrival at Pokhara check into a lovely hotel, situated near the Phewa Lakeside, The afternoon is free to explore the lakeside.
Pokhara is an amazing and unique place on earth with a sub-tropical climate and yet close to the arctic zone of mountains the Annapurna Himalayas. Pokhara is famous for Adventure sports activities, besides trekking and mountaineering. One can enjoy Paragliding, Zip-Line / Flyer and Bungee Jumping as well as Ultra-Light Flight and much more.
Morning, after breakfast depart from the hotel for an interesting drive back to Kathmandu. The road follows on main busy highway, after leaving the Trisuli River, and then the road climbs on winding up to the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley. From the high end of the valley rim, the driver slowly enters the busy bustling city of Kathmandu. On reaching Thamel or near about then check into respective hotels, afternoon free at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs. Evening group dinner in a nice authentic Nepali restaurant, dinner with an exciting Nepali cultural program.
Last day in Nepal and at Kathmandu, as time for your respective airline's flight departures. Our guide and staff transfer you to the airport, then bid farewell to Nepal till you return for another exciting adventure.
Arrival
You will arrive either by air or land to Nepal. If you arrive in Nepal by air, you have to use only Tribhuvan International Airport. Instead, if you use the road, you can enter or arrive in Nepal by land, you can different borders of Neighboring countries (India and China) like Jogbani, Raksaul, Sunauli, Birjung, Kakarvitta, Jh Tatopani, Rasuawagadi etc. You can use whichever entrances you like to suit your comfort and convenience.
Tourist Visa Nepal
A tourist Visa is on arrival visa in Nepal. It means tourists who are visiting Nepal can get the visas instantly on arrival at International Airports by producing all required documents. TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) under the Department of Immigration has been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing visas on Arrival. The 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. Within 5-10 minutes, you will get a visa on your passport. However, you can expect some queues during peak Tourist season If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting a Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad before your arrival. If you have possible, we recommend you obtain a visa before you enter Nepal from the diplomatic missions located nearby you so that you don’t need to bear any hassles during the process of obtaining a tourist visa on arrival. The choice is yours.
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Transfer to Hotel
The majority of people/trekkers enter Nepal by air and that is via Tribhuvan International Airport. We receive you at the arrival of any entry point of Nepal or mainly at Tribhuvan International Airport without any delay according to your arrival time. It may take some time like 30 minutes to collect your luggage and for security checking at the airport. After that, you make your way to the exit of the airport and the Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Representative will be waiting there holding the Board Witten “Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd” As you see the board, you have to go with him or her and we will make a very comfortable transfer to the hotel you are staying overnight. The transfer from Tribhuvan International Airport and Thamel, the hotel where you are staying will take just 30 minutes drive.
Get checked in the hotel take a rest and get refreshed. We will give you the time for orientation after you get checked into the hotel.
Orientation
As you are given the time when you get checked in the hotel, you will be followed by our staff for the orientation. It may be on the same day or later the next day early in the morning at breakfast.
We will briefly let you know the trip you are undertaking from the next day or the same day onwards. You will be stated about the highlights of the trip, preparations, equipment, food and accommodation, guide, porter, etc
If you have any queries, you can put them in this orientation meeting before you depart for your trip.
Last Minute Booking
Last-minute booking is always open for you but the same package tends to be a little more costly than the regular departure dates trip packages. You can book the trip you like on our website even a day before the trip begins.
If you are lucky, then, the last minute may be a golden opportunity for you to get the same price or even less than that if one of the members of the trip gives up and withdraws the trip plan at the eleventh hour. we are always open and here to organize your vacation trips in Nepal.
Trip Extension
We are always flexible and open to the extension of the particular trip you are undertaking. If you enjoy the trip you are doing, you can extend it to longer days or longer hours. But, for this, you must contact us one day prior so that we can arrange the required things like trip crew, accommodation, transportation and other minor needy things for your extended trip and you must add some little additional cost which we will settle in mutual understanding.
Currency Exchange
You can exchange your currency even in the Tribhuvan International Airport at your arrival or you can exchange it after you check in at the hotel or other several places in Kathmandu, trekking beginning points as well. If you are in a rush and cannot do this, you can pay USD, AUD or CAD to the people whom you need to pay for your accommodation, food, trip costs, tipping etc.
Haven Holidays Team
Haven Holidays Team is very professional, reliable and responsible. They are well-trained, friendly and experienced in their related field. You can share anything you like with them without any hesitation. They know local culture, civilization, history, foods and accommodation, weather conditions, experts in first-aid application. They are eco-friendly and better understand the non-human's rights and their lives. The Haven Holidays Team will assist you in every step of your trip to make it memorable and more convenient.
Luggage and Storage
we provide you with a very reliable duffel bag to put your stuff to be carried on the trip. It will be very safe to be carried by a porter. Unnecessary stuff, you can store it at the hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara. They will keep your luggage/stuff very safe till your return back. Ask your trip leader or hotel receptionist to manage it for you before you depart for the trip.
Meals
Meals will be provided according to the itinerary and cost includes and cost excludes. If you are given the itinerary or cost including BB only, you will be provided breakfast only and if you have booked the trip package including a full-board meal, you will get all the meals including breakfast, dinner and lunch. Apart from main meals, if you have extra tea, coffee, cold drinks and other alcoholic drinks, you have to pay them personally.
During the trip, you will be given enough time to have a meal. You can enjoy the meal you like from the menu. Vegan, Vegetarian?? If you are vegetarian, you will still find the choice in the menu and our guide will take good care of you through the trip.
You are supposed to have the meal where you stay overnight in the mountain during the trekking trip. You will enjoy freshly cooked meals in the mountain during the trip days with local ingredient
Trek Start
Early morning breakfast, for the long and exciting drive of more than 6-7 hours to reach the starting point of the trek at Dharapani village. The drive follows the main Nepal busy highway along the Trisuli River. Starting the trek from Dharapani in the Manang district offers a different but equally rewarding experience. Dharapani is a village located along the Annapurna Circuit trekking route, which is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. From Dharapani, trekkers begin their journey by following the Annapurna Circuit trail, which takes them through diverse landscapes, including lush forests, charming villages, and high mountain passes. As you ascend higher into the Himalayas, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, including Annapurna II, III, and IV, Gangapurna, and Tilicho Peak.
Electricity
You will get a good and undisturbed facility of electricity during the trip to Nepal., you can get the facility of electricity to charge your phones and backups. However, in some cases, you may have to face the problem of load-shedding and technical problems. The guesthouses may charge you some amount to charge your devices in remote areas trekking. There won’t be an electricity heating system in the mountain while doing trekking.
Drinking Water
Drinking water must be pure, safe and contamination-free. You can get bottled or purified drinking water during the trip even in the mountain which is very safe for you to drink. The majority of the people who make trekking or adventure trips in the mountains go with boiled water which is prepared by the local lodges/guesthouses on the trail which is the best way to keep you safe from contaminated water. However, some people carry water purifying ingredients and they apply it to the drinking water and they drink it. But, don’t try to drink the water from the Local River, stream and taps. The bottled water you can buy along the trek in the guesthouse.
Communication
You can enjoy excellent facilities of communication in Kathmandu. However, in the case of the trekking trip in the mountains, you may not be able to have such kind of facility as in the cities. But, most of the local teahouses/lodges/guesthouses/ hotels on the trail will offer you the facility of Wi-fi. Sometimes, you get it for free and sometimes, you may have to pay for the installation of Wi-fi during the trip in the mountains.
The best way to access good communication over your smartphone is to get a local Nepali SIM Card like NT and NCELL. You get these local Nepali SIM Cards easily in Kathmandu and even in International Airport, Tribhuvan International Airport. For this, you have to present a copy of your passport and a passport-sized- photograph. You can buy a data pack via this local SIM Card and you make a very good communication. You can make a call, and access the internet over it.
Trek Ends
Ending the Annapurna Circuit trek at Birethanti is a common choice for trekkers who want to experience a diverse range of landscapes and cultures. Birethanti is a small village located at the confluence of the Modi Khola and the Burundi Khola rivers, near the popular tourist town of Pokhara. It serves as the gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary trek and is a common endpoint for trekkers completing the Annapurna. It's a rewarding and memorable way to conclude this iconic trekking adventure in Nepal.
Finally, you will drive back from Birethanti to Pokhara.
Feedback
You can give feedback on the trek/trip you have undertaken at the end of Kathmandu. You can visit our office or you can do it in the farewell dinner we organize. Your feedback about the trip will always be taken positively. We need it to grow and sharpen our services and facilities in the coming days.
If you cannot attend the farewell dinner at the end of the trip in Kathmandu or you don’t have time to visit our office, you can write your feedback on the trip advisor page which will be more reliable and public.
Trek Extra Personal Expenses
How prodigal you are? Your trek extra personal expenses depend on it. If you love doing extra expenses on the trip, you will go to topics like alcoholic drinks, extra tea or coffee apart from the meal, tipping, some minor donations, extra snacks on the trail, some urgent personal stuff like clothing or any other equipment you immediately require on the trip in case it gets damaged or stop functioning. And, at the end of the trek, you have to give some tips to your trekking crew. For this, you have to allocate some dollars or Nepali currency.
Typical Day
The typical trip day begins with a good breakfast. You will have breakfast at around 7-8 am and begin the day after it. Then, you will have to work/walk for 3-4 hours after breakfast and you will stop for lunch. The lunchtime will be around an hour. You will order your lunch item and the restaurant/hotel/teahouse will cook for you. Sometimes, you may have to wait for some time if the restaurant or hotel is crowded. You can find the item you want in the menu prepared by the local lodge/restaurant/hotel. If you are vegetarian, no worries, you can still find the ways.
After lunch, you will resume your work/trek/trip again and end it in the after like around 3-4 pm. After that, you will check in the hotel/guesthouse/teahouse and get refreshed. Take rest, change clothing and go for dinner at around 6-7 pm. Your leader will help you to order the meals you like. At the dinner, your leader will share the important information for the next day’s trip and you can raise the question regarding it. The leader will orient you on what to wear, how to walk, what to carry and where to eat. Follow the instructions from the guide/leader very well.
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Trekking Packing/Checklist List
When preparing for a trekking trip in Nepal, it’s essential to have the right equipment and packing list to ensure your safety and comfort to complete your mission.Please clickTrekking equipment list