| Group size: | Min 2 pax | Max-Altitude: | 5416 m/ 17873 ft. |
| Destination: | Nepal | ||
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meals: | All meals during trek | ||
| Accommodation: | Hotels/Mountain Lodges | ||
| Fitness level: | Moderate | ||
Annapurna round Trek –19 days is a complete trek to explore the entire Annapurna massif reaching the zenith at Thorong-la Pass. Round Annapurna is a moderate to fairly challenging trek taking you to the beautiful landscape of Manang, Jomsom, and Muktinath. In this trek, trekkers grasp an opportunity to explore the fascinating views of the southern and northern Himalayas along with beautiful landscape, culture, and forest. Another main attraction and the electrifying moment is awaiting when crossing the highest pass- the Thorong-la Pass. It will take you down to an important holy place, Muktinath. This place is a symbol of unity and combines belief of both the Hindus and Buddhist.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02: Spare Day
Meal: B
Day 03: Drive to Besisahar
Altitude: 760 m | Drive: 8-9 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 04: Jeep drive to Chame
Altitude: 2670 m | Drive: 7/8 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 05: Trek Chame to Pisang
Altitude: 3,300m | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 06: Trek Pisang to Manang
Altitude: 3,540 m | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 07: Acclimatization day at Manang village
Altitude: 3,540 m | Meal: BLD
Day 08: Trek Manang to Yak Kharka
Altitude: 4,000 m | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 09: Trek Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi
Altitude: 4,450 m | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 10: Trek to Muktinath (3800 m) via Thorung La pass
Altitude: 5416 m | Trek: 7-8 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 11: Trek to Marpha
Altitude: 2670 m | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 12: Trek to Ghasa
Altitude: 2010 m | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 13: Trek to Tatopani
Altitude: 1190 m | Trek: 5-6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 14: Trek to Ghorepani
Altitude: 2860 m | Trek: 6-7 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 15: Early morning excursion to Poon-Hill(3210 m), trek to Tadapani
Altitude: 2,600m | Trek: 7-8 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 16: Trek to Ghandruk
Altitude: 1940 m | Trek: 4-5 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 17: Trek to Birethanti to Nayapul; drive to Pokhara
Altitude: 823 m | Trek: 4-5 | Meal: BLD
Day 18: Drive to Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m | Meal: B
Day 19: Departure
Meal: B
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Our airport representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival. He/she will escort you to the respective hotel in a private vehicle. Your prior trip meeting will be scheduled on the very day at the hotel before dinner. However, our airport representative will give you a brief idea about the second day’s schedule on your way to the hotel. During this meeting, we will introduce you to your leader/guide. And the night you will be spending at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Note: If you happen to arrive after 4 pm you would be briefed about the trip by our guide, this will be the pre-trip meeting for you, so please make sure that you ask all the questions. But if you arrive earlier than 4 pm, your pre-trip meeting would be on that very day at our office. During the meeting, we will introduce your trek leader/guide. For the meeting, please make sure you bring the passport, three copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.
Day 02:
The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area for trekking essentials.
Day 03: Drive to Besisahar
Total duration: 8-9 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After having breakfast, our guide will meet you at the hotel to drive to Besisahar. Recheck your luggage and be ready for a drive. Following River Marshyangdi, you will reach at Besisahar. On the way, you can explore the Green Mountain, scattered village and refreshing landscape. Stay overnight at the local lodge.
Day 04: Jeep drive to Chame (2670 m)
Total duration: 7-8 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
From Besisahar, catching a local bus, you will start to drive in a bumpy road towards Chame. It is a small village of the Annapurna Region at an elevation of 1430 m. You can enjoy a waterfall that attracts both the local and tourists. Stay overnight at the local lodge.
Day 05: Trek Chame to Pisang (3,300m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, you will have a steep walk through dense forest into a narrowed valley. Crossing the raging Himalayan River at two points 2,910m & 3,040m are absolute highlights of the trek. Just crossing a suspension bridge at 3040m, the stunning view of Rocky Hill Paungda Danda feasts catch by the eyes. Beyond here, the course connects towards Pisang on a steep trail. Pisang nestles between 3,200m and 3,300meters.
Day 06: Trek Pisang to Manang (3,540 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast, you will walk through the arid & higher region of Manang. As you trek higher, the region affected being at the rain shadow of Annapurna comes into sight. Natives of this county flock yaks most of the times of the year and cultivate crops for a very short period of the year. As you leave Pisang, you will tread along the northern via Ghyaru for the better views of the Himalayan peaks throughout the trail that chases along the northern bank of the river. Now, you will arrive at Munchi. Beyond Munchi, the trail passes the charming and the authentic village of Braga 3475m. The last push brings to Manang.
Day 07: Acclimatization day at Manang village (3,540 m)
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, a time for rest and acclimatize properly with altitude. However, it does not mean that you have to spend time by staying at lodge and read books. You can go for short walks to higher altitude around the village where you can witness more of raw nature of the region. Your guide is the best man to take you to the best destination.
Day 08: Trek Manang to Yak Kharka (4,000 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, you will trek to a higher altitude. After a day rest in Manang, you will not have an acclimatization issue. However, gaining 500 m height trekking along the gradual uphill climb is quite an adventure. As the trek begins, you will cross a stream, climbs to a village of Tenki and continue to ascend the Marsyangdi Valley, turning northwest up the valley of Jarsang Khola. You will further pass the small village of Ghunsa and following the trail through the meadows. Here, you can see the horses and yaks grazing. Crossing a wooden suspension bridge, you will encounter a series of mani wall, eventually, you reach Yak Kharka at 4,000m. Yak Kharka is the yak graze the land and hence signs of yak herders and thin vegetation can be seen there. Overnight at Yak Kharka.
Day 09: Trek Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,450 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, you will walk uphill to the Thorang Phedi. Walking for a while in an easy trail, you will cross a suspension bridge leading you towards Ledar village. Then, slightly ascend and passing through towering cliffs, you will reach Thorang Phedi. It is the last village before Thorang-la Pass. During the trial, you can click the views of Mt. Gundang, Thorang Peak, Mt. Syangang and Mt. Khatungkan. Overnight in Thorang Phedi.
Day 10: Trek to Muktinath (3800 m) via Thorung La pass ( 5416 m)
Total duration: 7-8 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Here comes a most exciting and adventurous time as you are going to cross the world’s largest pass- The Thorong-la pass. Hence, today’s trek will be lengthy, you will starts trek early. Five hours of steep strenuous walk from the camp at Thorung Phedi brings you to the top of Thorung La Pass 5416m. The regular course to Thorung La Pass seems easy. However, a number of difficulties might encounter due to the elevation and snow. Getting up to the pass may be tough but the acme of the pass marked by revered chortens and colorful prayer flags will reward you with the most eye-catching views of the Himalayas that include Annapurna at its best.
Day 11: Trek to Marpha (2670 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, you will trek towards Marpha following Kali Gandaki valley from Muktinath. Marpha is especially famous for Himalayas Apple. Here, you can get Apple Brandy and renowned as Marpha Brandy- don’t miss to taste. In the center of the village, you will see the rapidly expanding Solmi Gompa. It has an old giant prayer-wheel brought from Tibet and is here for more than a hundred years. Another attraction is the Marpha Horticultural Research Station that was established in 1966 for introducing new crops for this region. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Day 12: Trek to Ghasa (2010 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, you will walk downhill following the Kali Gandaki River to the Ghasa. On the way, you will cross suspension bridges and even see a series of mani walls- a symbol of Himalayan Buddhism. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Day 13: Trek to Tatopani (1190 m)
Total duration: 5-6 hoursMeals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Interestingly, today you are going to see the deepest gorge in the world- Kochepani. Walking in a downhill trail, you will cross the bridge leading towards Tatopani. The specialty of Tatopani is Hot spring. After your tiresome trek, it will be the right place to enhance your body taking spring baths and resting in a pleasing environment.
Day 14: Trek to Ghorepani (2860 m)
Total duration: 6-7 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After having breakfast, starts trek following the ascending trail. Today, the trail will be a bit longer and even you will gain nearly 1600 m altitude while reaching at Ghorepani. On the way, you can enjoy the beautiful villages and loving locals.
Day 15: Early morning excursion to Poon-Hill (3210 m), trek to Tadapani (2,600m)
Total duration: 7-8 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Wake up early morning and make your journey to Poon Hill. It is a perfect place for a marvelous view of the sunrise over the snowcapped mountainous peaks. Walking for hours in steep uphill really amazes you when you grasp an eye-popping view of mountains in the north, turning into yellowish color step by step by the strike of sun rays over the snowcapped top. After spending an hour, return back to lodge for breakfast, then continue trek to the next spot- Tadapani. You will pass the forest of Rhododendron, Fir, and Pine walking in ups and down the trail. Now, you will reach a beautiful place- Tadapani, surrounded by Rhododendron forest and a splendid view of Mt. Fishtail. Overnight at Local Lodge.
Day 16: Trek to Ghandruk (1940 m)
Total duration: 4-5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Descending in a steep trail passing a forest, you will reach Bhaisi Kharka. From here, take the right direction trail in a steep descending slowly in the rocks to a stream that will lead you to the beautiful village Ghandruk. From here, you can click the outstanding views of the Annapurna range and Macchapucchre. Spend overnight at the local lodge.
Day 17: Trek to Birethanti to Nayapul; drive to Pokhara (823 m)
Total duration: 4-5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
It will be a short walk and a final day of your trek. Just walking for a while, you will reach Birethanti, where you can stay for a while and takes some snacks. Further, walk till Nayapul to catch a vehicle to return back to Pokhara. After Check-in at the hotel, take your time for self-exploration and leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 18: Drive to Kathmandu, evening Farewell
Meals Included: Breakfast
Now, it’s time to return back to Kathmandu. You can either fly or drive back to Kathmandu. Spend your time as you like. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 19: Departure ( 1350m)
Meals Included: Breakfast
It is the last day with us. Our supporting team will take you to the airport for your final departure. We hope to see you again. Additionally, if you have a plan of any adjoining trip, you can let us organize.
During the trip weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are 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.
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Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes, however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is important that we consult with our doctor before we decide and set up for the Annapurna round Trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Treks Planner Nepal before booking the trek.
Trekking in the Himalayan region goes through unexpected complication like natural and health challenges resulting changes in the itinerary for your own security reason, If such incident happens during the trek our professional Guide, Porters and leader take you to final point safely for evacuation so, please be friendly with your guide for more achievements and protections. Flights in the Himalayan region often get canceled even in the best season due to bad weather so we request our travelers to carry luggage for extra days.
Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip but if you want, we can still customize the itinerary according to your wish and preferable time for visit. Feel free to write to us or you can even give us a call if you would like to discuss any aspect regarding the trip.
During the trip weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are 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.