Round Annapurna Trekking

Summary:
Round Annapurna Trekking Walk completely around the Annapurna massif. Trek through low land Brahmin and Chhettri villages to the remote Manang village, and down the Kali Gandaki George (officially deepest George in the World). Cross a 5416m pass-probably the highest you will ever get without climbing a mountain.

This 19-day trek offers the widest range of experiences we have ever encountered, and for this reason it has become most popular trek in Nepal. It passes through country inhabited by a wide diversity of peoples, offers spectacular mountain scenery and goes far north of the Himalayas to the Tibetan Plateau. Altitudes of 5416m are reached, and a high level of physical health and fitness is necessary.

The journey begins in Besisahar town, where, for the first 7 days we will trek through the eloquent rice paddies, lush jungle and hospitable villages of the Annapurna Conservation Area. The awe-inspiring views of Mt. Manaslu (8187m) and the Annapurna range provide a dramatic backdrop for the initial stages of this trek. An acclimatization day will be spent in the Tibetan village of Manang (3500m), where we will be able to observe Buddhist monks in worship at one of the many majestic monasteries of this area. A side trip will also be taken to the icy Gangapurna Lake and the awesome Gangapurna Glacier, a photographer's paradise! We continue ascending to the Thorung La Pass (5416m), from where we can enjoy spectacular views of Mustang Peak and the snow-covered giant; Dhaulagiri (8167m). Arriving in village of Muktinath, we will be able to see the celebrated Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath Temple with its 108 spring water taps and the mysterious natural gas fires. We descend, following the breathtaking Kali Gandaki River Valley, officially the deepest gorge in the world. Continuing along the gorge to the beautiful village of Tatopani, we will be able to bathe in the famous hot springs. We will take an early morning side-trip to Poon Hill viewing point (3210m), where we will enjoy a magnificent sunrise over the whole Annapurna range. Finally, we descend to the village of Nayapul from where we will take a bus to Pokhara city, the final destination.

Trekking Map

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Facts Of The Trek

Trekking Destination: Thorung-La pass( 5416m)
Group Size: Min - 1
Minimum altitude: 2850m.
Maximum altitude: 5416m.
Season: September to late December and February to late June.
Grade Info: Moderate ** + Fairly Strenuous ***
Transportation: Bus, Car, Land Cruiser or Aeroplane.
Total Days: 19 Days ( Kathmandu - Kathmandu)
Walking Hour: Approximately 6 - 7 hours each day.
Highlights: A classic trek on ancient trade routes - Ascending the Marshyangdi valley- Passing Manaslu and Hinchuli - Visit old Buddhist monastery in Braga - Explore beautiful Manag village- Crossing the Thorung- La ( 5416m) - The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath, View of Dhawagiri Ice- flow -The world deepest gorge and the Kaligandaki valley - Natural Hotspring at Tatopani - Sunrise at Poonhill with magnificent mountain views.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Besi Shahar (823m).
Day 02: Besishar to Baundada (1430m).
Day 03: Baundanda to Chamje (1560m).
Day 04: Chamje to Dharapani (1881m).
Day 05: Dharapani to Chame (2725m).
Day 06: Chame to Pisang (3100m).
Day 07: Pisang to Manang (3500m).
Day 08: Acclimatization day at Manang.
Day 09: Manang to Yak kharka (4090m).
Day 10: Yak kharka to Throung Phedi(4420m).
Day 11: Throung Phedi to Thorongla - la (cross over 5416m), then trek down to Muktinath 3802m).
Day 12: Muktinath to Marpha (2670m), via Kagbeni - Jomsom.
Day 13: Marpha to Kalopani (2480m).
Day 14: Kalopani to Tatopani (1219m).
Day 15: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2860m).
Day 16: Ghorepani to Tadapani (2590m).
Day 17: Tadapani to Ghandrung (1951m).
Day 18: Ghandrung to Pothana (1890m).
Day 19: Pothana to Pokhara (915m).