Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary

2nd Mar, 2019

Nepal is the country of the Himalayas so we have 8 mountains over the 8 thousand miter peak. In the world only 14 peaks over 8,000 m. we have many trekking route in the Himalayas but these three regions are most popular trekking route like Annapurna Region Trekking, Langtang Region Trekking and Everest Region Trekking.

In the Annapurna region, there are many trekking routes but this Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the popular trekking trails. Annapurna is the name of the mountain. There is one highest mountain call Annapurna I, (8091 m), is one of them and also it is the 10th highest mountain in the world. This wonderful mountain peak in mid-western Nepal is the central point of the country’s most famous trekking route. The Annapurna Circuit Trek also known as around Annapurna Trek. More than 50,000 trekkers visit on this region every year. Langtang region trekking and Everest region trekking is other popular trekking route but there are limited capacities for trekker inflows. Lukla is tiny airport for gateway to Everest Region but there are many attraction things to see during the Everest Base Camp Trek.

Nowadays, Annapurna Region that gets the largest number of trekkers. 40% of all tourists are spending on mountain area, these are quite large number compare with different country. Day by day doing devolve all over the world so keeping the mind that development will certainly have many effects on the natural beauty and culture. So Annapurna circuit Trekking trail also affection due to road built from last 10 years. Some trekking business have negative effects along the trekking trail but our professional and experience trekking guide created best itinerary beside the road. For the Annapurna Circuit Trek, we have many different flexible Itineraries. We have these trekking packages with reasonable cost for all type of trekkers on their time (Classic Annapurna Circuit Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek 10 Days, Annapurna Tilicho Lake Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek and Short Annapurna Circuit Trek)

Highlight of Annapurna circuit Trek

Beside all detailed concerns about development and Trekking to Annapurna Region. Let’s start at the beginning, what you wish to experience the Annapurna Circuit Trek is all about. You will drive to Besisahar from Kathmandu and stop for the night and next day you will start to walk on a trail along the Marsyangdi River until Throng-La Top (5416m). You experience and see a lot of outstanding mountain landscape, including imaginative looking terraced paddy fields and bamboo groves. Many of the local people you meet with different culture on the way, will be from the Chetri, Tamang and Gurung communities. You will cross a many of swinging suspension bridges, an experience in itself and you’ll also see some lovely waterfalls along the route. Some where you will walk through green forest and fir pine forest on highland. Manang village is the largest tourist place during the Annapurna Circuit Trail. Around there you will visit some lakes and popular old monasteries. That is not enough explain about Annapurna Circuit trek.
This area is worthy about wildlife and birds.

Muktinath Temple

After cross the that High Pass ( Throng- La 5416m) you will start walking all the way downhill to Muktinath (3,800 m). Muktinath is another highlight to visit of Annapurna Circuit Trek. Muktinath is significant pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. There are 108 tap through which flows blessed spring water. There are also a couple of tiny blue flames in the temple, these burns continually. This fuelled could be natural gas. From there you can see marvelous backdrop to all this Dhaulagiri Mountain range and Nilgiri Mountain. Dhaulagiri is the Name of the mountain, which (8,167 m) is 7th highest mountain of the world. After worship to the gods Vishnu, Shiva, and Padmasambhava, you can take holy bath under the entire 108 tap to cleanse yourself of sin.

Kaligandaki Valley

After Muktinath you will walk down to Tatopni through Jomsom call Kaligandaki Valley Trek or Lower Mustang Trek. This area is totally different with Manang Valley. In Jomsom, Marpha, Tukuche, Kobang and Kalopani village are living Local Thakali people with their own culture. Marpha is famous for Apple Farm and they produce Brandi (alcohol) from Apple. You will follow down Kaligandaki River to Tatopani. Until Tatopani, you will see World deepest gorge, beautiful Water Fall (Rupse Chahara) and natural hot spring in Tatopani. In Tatopani you can take hot bath in hot spring.

From the Tatopani you will climb all the way to Ghorepani (2800m). There is one popular view point call Poon hill. From there you can see Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu Mountain Rage. At the end, all things makes to you wonderful time in your lifetime. And you will back to Kathmandu from Pokhara by bus or plane.

Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival on Kathmandu 1350m and transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu` valley ( Pashupati-Nath, Buddha-Nath, Syambhu-Nath and Patan Darbar Square)
Day 03: Drive to Syange (1140m) 8 hrs drive. Overnight in tea- house
Day 04: Trek to Darapani (1900m) 5/6 hrs walk. Overnight in tea-house
Day 05: Trek to Chame (2710m) 5/6 hrs walk. Overnight in Tea-house
Day 06: Trek to Pisang (3200m) 4/5 hrs walk. Overnight in tea-house
Day 07: Trek to Manang (3540m) 4/5 hrs walk. Overnight in tea-house
Day 08: Rest day for acclimatization
Day 09: Trek to Yak kharka (4050m) 5/6 hrs walk. Overnight in tea-house
Day 10: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4450m) 4/5 hrs walk. Overnight in tea-house
Day 11: Trek to Muktinath (3800m) via Throng-La Pass (5416m) 8/9 hrs walk. Overnight in tea-house
Day 12: Drive to Tatopani (1200m) 5/6 hrs drive. Overnight in tea-house
Day 13: Trek to Ghorepani (2870m) 6/7 hrs walk. Overnight in tea-house
Day 14: Trek to Hile (1430m) 5/6 hrs walk. Overnight in tea-house
Day 15: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara (850m) 3 hrs walk and 2 hrs drive. Overnight in Hotel
Day 16: To Kathmandu by air or tourist bus, 35 minute flight or 7 hrs drive. Overnight in Hotel
Day 17: Final Departure to you home

Annapurna Circuit Trek Permit Cost

Annapurna Circuit Trek lies in Annapurna Conservations Area, so you need to buy entrance fee of ACAP (Annapurna Conservations Area Project) permits and TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card. Both of these permits are compulsory for your trek to Annapurna Region except Upper Mustang. Those two permits can buy ether from registered trekking company or Tourism Board (Bhrikuti Mandap). Those two permits you have to take yourself during the whole trek and have to show on the every check post along the Annapurna Circuit Trek. If you are going there without trekking permits, you have to buy from there with double charge (penalty) or you may have turn back.
TIMS Card
TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) is compulsory for everyone to trek in Annapurna Circuit.
It Cost US$ 20 per person/ per Trek
Annapurna Conservation Area Project entry permits
It cost US$ 30 only per person/ per trek
Our government has instilling these two permits for Annapurna Circuit Trek from Kathmandu and Pokhara.

How Difficult is Annapurna Circuit Trek?

Annapurna Circuit Trek is Moderate/ challenging trek level, where you have to walk 4 to 7 hrs a day with gradually high altitude. Most of the travelers go there for experience the mountain lifestyle, culture and nature. And trek in the lap of rural hilly region of mountains. Who have short hiking training before travel in Nepal, we highly recommend this Annapurna Circuit trek because beginners point is 1140m Syage and reach 5416m on Throng-la Pass is highest altitude during the whole trek. Some parts of the Annapurna Circuit Trek are challenging tougher with narrow slope, rocky trail and cold windy above the 3500m high. Anyway Annapurna Circuit Trek can be comfortable completed by every level of trekkers, so Annapurna Circuit Trek is growing popular competing with Everest Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Base camp Trek.

Packing List for Annapurna Circuit Trek

Weather is always changeable in the hilly region and mountain area. In the higher altitude (mountain area) the temperature may drop quickly freezing point from the normal weather. Some time unexpected rainfall and snowfall after the noon and make trail difficult to walk. So, you must know packing list for trekking to Annapurna Circuit.

Walking shoes and sport shoes 1/1 pair

Normal and warm gloves 1/1 pair

Sun glasses and sun block cream 1/1 pieces

Down Sleeping Bag and down warm jacket 1/1 pieces

Normal Socks 2/3 pair

Fleece Jacket and Trouser 1/1 pieces

Head lamp 1 piece

Gore-Tex Jacket and Trouser 1/1 pieces

Water bottle 2 pieces

Trekking day back pack bag 1 pieces

Trekking stick (pole) 1 pair

T-shirt 4/5 pieces