14 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek
What your day looks like
One of the exciting trekking routes in Nepal Ghorepani trek offers a wonderful opportunity to witness the beauty of the Annapurna region. This place is rich in hidden treasures of Nepalese culture and tradition. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek offers a pleasing trip through the rhododendron forest to perceive sunrise views. One of the important highlights of this trip is to make a climb of Poon Hill, possibly the most spectacular mountain on Earth. When the sun rises, it touches the snow-capped summits of the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) along with a maze of other peaks which gradually appears, just like an enchantment that your eye could not believe. It offers a fine opportunity to surround oneself with Himalayan peaks. During this trek, you are visiting some of the best places such as Jhinu Hot Spring(1780m), Landruk Gurung Village, and tiny Dhampus Village.
The experience, in brief
- Experience 16 days beauty of in the Annapurna region
- Explore hidden treasures of Nepalese culture and tradition
- See the beautiful scenery of mountains, rivers, and lush jungles
- Enjoy Full Day Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley
- View a wonderful Manag Valley and Tilicho Lake
- Visit Pokhara city or helicopter tour in Annapurna Basecamp
- Crossing the high pass Throng La ( 5416m)
- Visit the religiously important Hindu Temple Muktinath
- Guided tour of UNESCOlisted world heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley
- View lush jungles and terraced fields on the way
- Visit Jhinu Hot Spring(1780m), Landruk Gurung Village, and tiny Dhampus Village
- Opportunity to surround oneself with Himalayan peaks
Your day, step by step
Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal! Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to hotel. At evening welcome dinner.
Kathmandu
Accommodation: Himalayan Suite Hotel.
Kathmandu
Sightseeing at Kathmandu Valley. Full Day Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley. Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swoyambhu, and Patan Durbar square).
Kathmandu
Sightseeing at Pashupatinath Temple.
Kathmandu
Sightseeing at Boudhanath.
Kathmandu
Sightseeing at Swayambhunath.
Kathmandu
Sightseeing at Patan Durbar Square.
Kathmandu
Overnight at Himalayan Suite Hotel.
Dharapani
Sightseeing. Drive to Dharapani: After warm breakfast, we will head towards Dharapani (1960 m). The drive is full of the beautiful scenery of mountains, rivers and lush jungles. We pass through paddy and muddy fields witnessing the green hills, snowcapped mountains and beautiful waterfalls on the way.
Kathmandu
Overnight at Guest House.
Dharapani
Hiking. Dharapani to Chame: Leaving Dharapani, behind we head towards, Chame headquarter of Manag. Before reaching Chame, you will pass through Danaque and ascend a steep path up to Timang which lies at the bottom of Lamjung Himal.
Kathmandu
Overnight at Guest House.
Kathmandu
Hiking. Chame to Upper Pisang: Today, after a warm breakfast, we will head towards Upper Pisang. We pass through a fir and pine forest, climb a high and rocky area. We will follow a trail to steep trail to Bhratang. After walking for a few hours, we will come up to a beautiful valley with a great view of Annapurna II as well as Pisang Peak.
Kathmandu
Overnight at Guest House.
Manang
Hiking. Upper Pisang to Manang: Again today we will be climbing a steep ridge to Manang valley through upper trail (Nawal Village). From the ridge, you will get to see a wonderful Manang Valley and Tilicho lake. We will descend down to Manang's airstrip at Hungde, you come across a surface area from where you can get a breathtaking view of Annapurna III, and from the wide plains of Sabje Khola, and you will get a beautiful view of Annapurna IV.
Manang
Sightseeing at Tilicho Lake.
Kathmandu
Overnight at Guest House.
Pokhara
Hiking at Gangapurna. Acclimatization Day in Manang: Acclimatization day. Today we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend by doing some fine day walks to Gangapurna Glacier or Annapurna III Base Camp or Monastery and overviewing the magnificent views around the village. And the daytime is best to gain altitude.
Kathmandu
Overnight at Guest House
Kathmandu
Manang to Ledar: Today, we will ascend a steep trail through Tenki Manang and leave Marshyandi valley. We will cross along the Jarsang River eventually reach Yak kharkha which is pasture land for grazing Yaks and then reach Ledar.
Kathmandu
Overnight at Guest House.
Pokhara
Hiking at Seti Gandaki River. Today, we will leave behind Ledar and head towards High Camp. The trail is rough as we will be crossing through the narrow path over Kali Gandaki River. The trail is tough way straight up and down in few places.
Kathmandu
Overnight at Guest House.
Kathmandu
Hiking at Thorong La. High Camp to Muktinath (3760m) via Thorong La Pass: Today, is a little tough day, as we will be crossing Thorong La Pass. We will follow the trail to Muktinath.
Kathmandu
Overnight at Guest House.
Kathmandu
Sightseeing at Muktinath. Muktinath to Jomsom: Today, we will visit the Muktinath for few hours and continue our trek to Jomsom.
Kathmandu
Overnight: Guest House.
Pokhara
Sightseeing. Jomsom to Pokhara by flight and sightseeing tour in Pokhara: We will take an early flight to Pokhara from Jomsom. Get freshened up in Pokhara and visit the Pokhara city or helicopter tour in Annapurna Basecamp. Helicopter tour is an optional.
Kathmandu
Overnight at Bodhi Suites Boutique Hotel.
Kathmandu
Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus Or take flight to Kathmandu: After breakfast, we will take an early drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus or flight (flight is an optional).
Kathmandu
Overnight at Himalayan Suite Hotel.
Kathmandu
Departure Day: After an early breakfast, our representative will drive you to the airport for your flight to your country or you may join your next trip.
What to know before booking
Included
Transportation by bus from Kathmandu-Beshishar- Bhulbhule and Pokhara- Kathmandu by tourist bus Meals, accommodation, insurance, and other expenses of the trekking crew Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara TIMS and necessary permit for trekking Necessary equipment (sleeping bag and duffle bag if necessary) during the trek Flight fare (Jomsom- Pokhara) All government taxes and office expenses
Not Included
Lunch and dinner during the trip (Meal cost about 4$ - 7$ dollar per item depending on the place where you eat) City sightseeing entry fees in Kathmandu (NRs 200+ 400+ 1000+1000) Flight ticket PKR-KTM (US$ 120 PP) Personal expenses
What to Bring
Passport required Comfortable clothing and footwear Proper clothes and hiking boots/shoes are a must! For tours between November and the first two weeks of March bring a jacket suitable for zero degrees Celsius For tours at other times please bring a jacket suitable for 4 to 6 degrees Celsius, Otherwise the daytime weather will tend to be warm or pleasant
Restrictions
Not recommended for people with back problems. Not recommended for people with heart conditions. Not stroller accessible. Not suitable for pets. Infants must not sit on laps. Infant seats are unavailable. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. If you have health issues please consult your doctor about the advisability of going on the trek. It is stunning! Any trekking equipment such as walking poles, jackets, water bottles, and rucksack is very easily available in Kathmandu near our hotel. Important! Please bring two photos for your trekking permit. It is very important that you drink at least 3 liters of pure water daily during the trek. The altitude sickness will get from 3000 meters. Normally below three 3000 meters willfor people for stable health. But above it can. If you have health cause problems please consult a doctor on the advisability of doing the trek
Meeting & Pickup
Airport pick-up and drop-off from Tribhuwan International Airport.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 11 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business