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TREKS: ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT
Trip Length: 17 to 21 days in Nepal
Trek Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Elevation: 1337 to 5500 meters
Trek Highlights:
Experience sub-tropical climate of bamboo forests to fresh white alpine snow in the high mountains, a non-technical climb over the famous Thorung La (17,599ft.), the highest trekking pass in the world , Muktinath temple both Hindu and Buddhist’s pilgrimage site for centuries, Jwala Mai Temple, where a flame of natural gas burns from a trickle of water, trek along the Kali Gandaki river valley in between the shadow of Dhaulagiri (26,794ft) and Annapurna I (26,545ft), Jomsom (the capital of the Mustang District and a famous village for apple farming), rich culture, religion and heritage of ethnic people like Mananges, Gurung, Thakali, Magar and Tibetan people.
Itinerary:
Day 1- Arrive in Kathmandu (4,300ft)
Day 2- Day sightseeing in Kathmandu (4,300ft)
Day 3- Bus to Besisahar (2,624ft), then short walk to Bhulbhule (2,756ft)
Day 4- Bhulbhule (2,756ft) to Syanje (3,609ft)
Day 5- Syanje (3,609ft) to Tal (5,577ft)
Day 6- Tal (5,577ft) to Bagarchap (7,087ft)
Day 7- Bagarchap (7,087ft) to Chama (8,760ft)
Day 8- Chame (8,760ft) to Pisang (10,500ft)
Day 9- Pisang (10,500ft) to Manang (11,614ft)
Day 10- Rest day in Manang (11,614ft)
Day 11- Manang (11,614ft) to Yak Kharka (13,055ft)
Day 12- Yak Kharka (13,055ft) to Thorung Phedi (14,596ft)
Day 13- Thorung Phedi (14,596ft), over Thorung La (17,599ft) to Muktinath (12,467ft)
Day 14- Muktinath (12,467ft) to Jomsom (8,891ft)
Day 15- Flight to Pokhara
Day 16- Drive back to Kathmandu (4,300ft)
Day 17- Extra day in Kathmandu
Day 18- Departure for home
