Around Annapurna trek heads around the whole Annapurna circuit, enjoying three major mountains The Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manasalu Himal above 8,000m. Visit the Tibet-like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya and the impressive Kali Gandaki Gorge. There is one Pass named Thorong La 5416m in boundary for Manang and Mustang. The pass is not difficult, but this is still a long trek at high elevation.
Around Annapurna trek begins with a drive to Besisahar or Bhulbhule, ascending along the Marsyangdi river valley. We exceed below snow-capped Annapurna II, III and IV and a range of 6,000m peaks widening north to Tibet. Crossing Thorung La pass to attain the holy shrine of Muktinath then slide down into the potent Kali Gandaki Valley. Trek through a magnificent rhododendron forest on the Gorepani Poonhill ridge and the charming Gurung villages Ghandruk at the end of the trek.
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Day 01: Our representative welcomes you at airport and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: After breakfast in hotel, you will be brought for sightseeing to Pashupatinath temple, Bhuddhanath temple and Monkey temple and pre trip meeting in the evening.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule, 820 meters. On a clear sky day, you will have a beautiful view of Mountains during the drive. As you are driving beside the river most of the time, you can possibly see rating, Fishing in Trisul river.
Day 04: Bhulbhule to Chamje, 1430 meters.
Day 05: Chyamje to Bagarchhap, 2160meters. Bagarchhap is a small village where you will have a very old Monastery in the middle of the village.
Day 06: Bagarchhap to Chame 2670m takes about 5 hrs. Chame is the District Headquarter of Manang; so place is quite commercial. You can buy anything require for trek. Lamjung Himal and part of Annapurna III is to be seen from this place.
Day 07: Chame to Pisang, 3200 meters.
Day 08: Pisang to Manang, 3540 meters. Manang is a big valley with the better accommodation and delicious meals, they will serve you western foods as well as real local test as you choices.
Day 09: You have an extra day in Manang. Either you hike up to a cave where there is a Lama who blesses you for crossing over Thorong La pass with a cup of black tea. You will have an amazing view of Mountains in from of you. Or you just walk another way to explore Gangapurna glacier. It's beautiful too.
Day 10: Manang to Letdar, 4200 meters.
Day 11: Letdar to Thorung Phedi, 4450 meters.
Day 12: Thorung Phedi to Muktinath 3760 meters. This day is going to be hardest and as well as longest in this entire trekking. Start early in the morning to cross over Thorong La 5416 meters.
Day 13: Muktinath to Kagbeni, 2600 meters. Kagbeni is a very old, typical settlement as well as a very old Monastery. All the tourists visit this Monastery and also the gate way of Upper Mustang.
Day 14: Kagbeni to Jomsom. This day will be short walking, but it is recommended to start walking earlier as there will be strong winds coming through valley. You will be walking all the way beside the Kali Gandaki River.
(You have two possibilities from Jomsom; either you fly from Jomsom or continue trek on to Pokhara via Poonhill. Jomsom to Pokhara is also a beautiful part of this trekking but as this part (Jomsom-Tatopani) is destroyed for making a road; walking might not be fun as before. As there is still previous trekking trail is not destroyed everywhere, can continue trek on to Nayapool).
Day 15: Jomsom to Kalopani, 2530 meters.
Day 16: Kalopani to Tatopani (hot spring), 1190 meters. Tatopani is the place to take a hot bath in natural hot spring. It would be very good idea to take a bath in pool with a bottle of bear.
Day 17: Tatopani to Ghorapani, 2860 meters.
Day 18: Earlier in the morning hike up to Poonhill to have a massif Annapurna and Dhaulagiri including fishtail. You will see the even the pass from this place. Explore some time over the top and come down to hotel and trek to Nayapool then drive to Pokhara, 820 meters.
Day 19: As Pokhara is a beautiful city and there are some places to visit, you have a day to explore around.
Day 20: Pokhara drive to Kathmandu.
Price Includes
All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu 3 star categorized with breakfast.
Foods (by Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge and tented camp during the trek en-route.
Friendly and Professional English speaking trekking guide.
Life insurance for all Nepali staffs and their daily wages.
Trekkers Information Management System TIMS (Trekking permit), National Park permits or Conservation Fees.
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All Official taxes and service charge.
Price Excludes
Personal transportation except above programs.
Meals during your stay in Kathmandu.
Personal trekking gears.
Emergency evacuation (If incase).
Drinks except tea and coffee during trekking
Airfare: To & from your country.
Tips for support crew’s after the trip.
Challenging Thorong La Pass, 5416 meters, Very old monastery village "Kagbeni" where you are suggested to visit more than 1000 years old Monastery, Deepest Gorge in the world just between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya, beautiful landscapes throughout the trekking.
Manasalu circuit trek is one of the adventures and unexplored treks in the western region of Nepal Himalaya which is to be found in Gorkha District with neighboring plateau of Tibet.