Annapurna Circuit Trek, Trekking around Annapurna Nepal

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Annapurna Circuit Trek, Trekking around Annapurna

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Trip Code: ATH011

Country : Nepal

Activities : 18 day Trekking, 3 nights in Kathmandu, 2 nights in Pokhara.

Start/End: Kathamndu

Destination : Thorung La pass.

Trip Price : US$ 1650

Single supplementary: US$230 (compulsory if no one to share room with and apply for those who wish to have single accommodation on group trip)

Trip Duration : 23 days

Max. Altitude : 5416 meters.

Group Size : Minimum One

Best Season : February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December.

Trip Grade :

Daily walking Hour: Approximately 4-7

Highlights

-Sightseeing around Kathmandu and Pokhara.

-Ascending Marshyangdi River valley.

-Visiting oldest Buddhist monastery in Braga village.

-Sightseeing around Manag village.

-Crossing the Thorung- La over 5416 meters.

-The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath.

-Walking through the world’s deepest gorge and the Kaligandaki valley.

-Bathe in natural hot springs at Tatopani.

-Sunrise at Poon Hill with magnificent mountain views.

What our Client says?

Without Ace the Himalaya we most certainly would not have gotten so much out of our 26 days Annapurna Circuit and Base Camp trek (May 2007). By choosing Ace the Himalaya we knew that ecological impact would be kept to a minimum and they encourage us to protect as well as support local communities.

Kirsti and Tommi
Finland.

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Annapurna Circuit - 23 days

Trip Overview

Since it opened to foreign trekkers in 1977, Annapurna Circuit Trek is renowned as one of the most spectacular and varied walks in the world with lush green valleys and fascinating villages that offer impressive snow-capped views of the white Himalayas. Starting from less than 1,000 meters, it gives us a chance to explore the Himalayas from bottom to top and from many different angles and perspectives. This three week trek starts right from Besisahar which goes along the Marshyangdi River, with great views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. This magnificent trek leads you to the fine village, inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic views of the Himalayas. Continuing to the north of the main Himalayan range to the high and dry Tibetan Plateau, the scenery is equally breathtaking.

The highest point of the Annapurna Circuit trek is Thorung La pass at the top of the valley at 5416 meters high. Due to the difficulties of crossing the pass, the circuit is usually walked in a counter clockwise direction. Traveling clockwise the longer ascent and shorter descent from west to east is too much for many people to manage in one day.

As we descend to the west at Muktinath, from pass we continue to the barren Tibetan like village of the Kali Gandaki - the world's deepest gorge, passes between the giant Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. After you cross the Thorung La pass from Manang to Muktinath the final seven days of the circuit trek are the same as the Jomsom Trek from Pokhara, but in reverse.

Our Annapurna Circuit Group trek departure every week from Kathmandu, private trek can be arranged any time, view our selected departure Dates here

Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 - Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 - Drive to Besisahar (830meters) by bus. 7 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 04 - Trek Besisahar to Bahundanda (1310 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 05 - Trek to Chamje (1400meters). 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 06 - Trek to Bagarchhap (2160meters). 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 07 - Trek to Chame (2630meters). 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 08 - Trek to Pisang (3300 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 09 - Trek to Manang (3540 meters). 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 10 - Acclimatization day at Manang village. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 11 - Trek to Yak Kharka (4000 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 12 - Trek to Thorong Phedi (4450 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 13 - Trek to Muktinath (3800 meters) via Thorung La pass (5416 meters) 8 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 14 - Trek to Marpha (2670 meters) via Jomsom (2710 meters). 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 15 - Trek to Ghasa (2010 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 16 - Trek to Tatopani (1190 meters). 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 17 - Rest and relaxing day at Tatopani. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 18 - Trek to Ghorepani (2810 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 19 - Early in the morning hiking up to Poon Hill (3210meters) and trek to Tikhedunga (1570meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 20 - Trek down to Nayapul (1010 meters) and an hour drive to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.

Day 21 - Pokhara City tour. Overnight at hotel.

Day 22 - Drive back to Kathmandu (1345meters). Overnight at hotel.

Day 23 - Transfer to international airport for your final departure.

The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. The Annapurna Circuit Trek can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.

Important Note: On adventure trek of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.

What Makes this Trip Responsible?

"Sambhav Nepal Foundation"
Ace the Himalaya works closely with the Sambhav Nepal Foundation and is one of the main supporters of the foundation; we contribute support in a number of ways. Firstly we donate a percentage of business profits to the foundation on a yearly basis which support the ongoing maintenance cost required for the Bhairabi Primary school.

We conduct a number of charity treks throughout the year to visit and support school projects. Our charity trek itinerary combines adventure and kindness, providing the participant with lasting memories of the Himalayas while allowing them to contribute to a remote community within Arupokhari villages of Nepal. For more information about our Charity Trek click here.

We also supply a number of travelers that are including a volunteer stay within the village. Volunteers have been offering their personal skills for teaching to the school students of Dharapani School. Please contact us if you wish to teach in the schools and work in farms with local people.

For more details visit Sambhav Nepal website

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