Annapurna circuit trek

Round Annapurna Trek

Annapurna Circuit Trek

Few place in the world such a splendid variety of natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It is rare combination of long array of snow capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, hot springs and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly local people. This three-week trek takes you far way from the road, in to the heart of the high mountains.
 It is said that Annapurna Circuit/Round is one of the famous trekking routes in the world. The trek around the Annapurna Massif is one of the finest in the Himalayas and is reguarly described as one of the top ten treks in the world It is observed that about 64% of the trekkers who come every years Nepal for trekking visit Annapurna regions of Nepal. So it is the most trekked area of Nepal. Annapurna area/region offers a great variety of beautiful landscapes, nature & culture of the central Himalayan area of Nepal with the best & splendid Himalayan panorama of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli and several other mid western Himalayan ranges of Nepal . From the heights of the pass we descend to Muktinath and its scared Buddhist and Hindu Shrines. Further south, the contrasts of the Nepal Himalaya become even more apparent, as high windswept passes are replaced by forests, or mandarin and banana groves. Finally we trek out of the gorges and look back to the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, before traversing the forest ridges down to Pokhara.
 On the way we would have passed through every type of vegetation zone from lush sub-tropical to harsh semi-desert and passed over one of the highest trekking passes in the world. We will have entered a world without roads or cars and witnessed the way people have worked, played and survived for hundreds and hundreds of years. We would have essentially walked through a time warp coming out the other side with a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we live in.

Annapurna Circuit Trek Highlights:

Mostly visited Trekking route, Picturesque villages, turbulent river gorges, Ascending the Marshyangdi valley, Visit old Buddhist monastery in Braga - Explore beautiful Manang village- Crossing the Throng- La (5416m) - The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath, Typical Thakali village in Tukuche, The Apple kingdom of Nepal in Marpha, Views of Dhaulagiri Ice- fall, The world deepest gorge in the Kali Gandaki River, Natural Hot spring at Tatopani and Sunrise and best mountain views from Pooh hill.

Fact File:

Trek Name :Annapurna Circuit (Round) Trekking
Best Season:February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November are the best seasons. However, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility due to rain.
Trek Grade :Moderate + Fairly Strenuous
Accommodation :Tea House
Max altitude:5416 m
Mode of Travel:Drive: Car/Van/Bus to Besisahar

Day 1: Drive from Pokhara  to Besi Sahar:
Drive to Besisahar about 5 hours stay at an altitude of 820m, We can work to Bhulbhule or take a bus to there.
Day 2: Besisahar/Bhulbhule to Bahundanda:
We walk through the deep river gorge, rice fields, subtropical forest and small hamlets, past a majestic waterfall with towering peaks of Himalchuli and Manaslu.stay at 1320m
Day 3: Bahundanda to Chamje:
A steep and slippery trail runs up and down through paddy fields, passing through tiny Tibetan villages, the trail ascends through the rhododendron forest to Chamje at 1440m height.
Day 4: Chamje to Bagarchhap: The path climbs the river through bamboo groves, we cross barely and potato fields to reach Dharapani and work an hour to Bagarchhap (2160m) site of our first Tibetan Monastery and with the views of Annapurna 2 and Lamjung Himal
Day 5: Bagarchhap to Chame: The trail climbs along the mule track through in and fir forest and then follows the river for a time amongst the higher oak and maple trees. Stay at 2710m
Day 6: Chame to Pisang: The trail follows through the river valley stay at pisang(3210m) with good views along the way of Pisang peak and Annapurna 2.
Day 7: Pisang to Manang: Working through the fields of grazing Yak and a wide variety of crops. This large Tibetan settlement provides good views of Annapurna2, 3, 4, Gangapurna and Tarkekang. Stay at 3570m.
Day 8: Acclimatization day at Mannag : This is a rest day to acclimatize to the higher altitude. Time to visit monasteries take advice from Himalayan Rescue Association and observe the spectacular views of the Himalaya.
Day 9: Manang to Churi Letder, We move through alpine pastures to scrubby forests of juniper and rose. We stay at an elevation of 4250m.
Days 10: Churi atter to Thorong Phedi B.C – Working near by the river, It is some time possible to see herds of blue mountain sheep stay overnight at Phedi 4400m
Day 11: Crossing Thorung La, arrive Muktinath, We ascend steeply to high camp at 4590m then along an undulating trail to the flat top of throngla( 5416m) from here the trail descend steeply down to Muktinath. This is one of the most important pilgrimage sights for Hindus. It is also home to many ethnics Tibetans and holy Buddhists stay at 3800m
Day 12: Muktinath to Marpha 2665m: gradually through field and popular groves, then in to Kaligandaki valley. Visiting an old Buddhist Monastery after lunch Descend to Marpha a lovely village of white washed house and fertile fields as the trail continues, The Himalayan rain shadow end and open spaces make way for conifers forest.
Day 13: Marpha to Ghasa 200m: nice village with greenery and open space.
Day 14: Ghasa to Tatopani (1180m) , Working through subtropical vegetation and the return of water buffalo, banyan trees and poinsettias,. The trail follows the river through a world deepest George and have a very nice view one of the longest waterfall. Stay at Tatopani and visit natural hot spring.
Day 15: Tatopani to Ghorepani 2775m: all the way up hill to Ghorepani about 7 to 8 hour working day.
Day 16: Ghorepani to Hile 1495m : Early morning trek up to Poonhil, One of the best Himalayan view points in Nepal poonhill provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas . From poonhill one can enjoy spectacular view of Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukuche Peak Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Tarke Kang (7193m), Gangapurna (7454m), Lamjung Himal (6986m), Mt Fishtail ( Macchapuchre 6997m), Tent Peak and many more High Himalayas, trek down to Ghorepani after breakfast start trekking Hile, all the way downhill working.
Day 17: Hile to Pokhara: Trek to Birethanti via Nayapul walk through the lust, green Modiriver valley. Past waterfalls with plunge pools that invite you to swim. Stay at Pokhara, hotel
 Note: (To make the trek shorter we can take a local jeep from Besisahar to Syange on day 01 and can reach Dharapani/Bagarchhap on Day 02. but still alking via Bahundanda offer best view of waterfalls, rice fields, local houses and Mountain View. Similarly from Muktinath we can take a local jeep directly to Tatopani, from there trek continues to Ghorepani/Poonhill via Pokhara. If you have short time and want to do a shorter version of Annapurna Circuit ( Round) Trekking please contact us for details itinerary)

Annapurna Dhampus Trek

Annapurna Dhampus Trek

This is one of the shortest, yet most classic treks in Nepal. It passes through country inhabited by a wide diversity of people. It offers spectacular mountain scenery and takes you north of Annapurna & Mt. Machhapuchare (Fishtail) ranges. This region is heavily settled and farmed. Sarankot is an ideal vantage point to view both a sunrise & sunset within the majestic Himalayan range. You will have views of mountains from Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna, including the magnificent Mt. Machhapuchare (Fish Tail). Sarankot village is perched on the North West of Pokhara with enchanting views of Pokhara Valley and the Phewa Lake. This is not only a remarkable trek, but one of the most popular treks in Nepal. It passes through beautiful countryside inhabited by highly diversified communities of people. This region is heavily settled by the mid hills tribe "Gurungs." Gurungs are the famous Gurkha soldiers in the British, Indian, and Nepalese Army. This trek offers excellent scenery encompassing the HimalayanRange to give an encompassing taste to the trekking in Nepal, in a short amount of time.

Day 1: Drive Pokhara to trek start point at Phedi ( 45 mins ) . Trek to Dhampus for 2.5- 3 hrs  . Relax in the beautiful hill, explore the village , enjoy the sunset on the Himalayas. O/n in mountain lodge .
Day 2: Early morning watching sunrise on the Himalayas. Trek through forest and countryside  to Kande  and drive back to Pokhara.

Annapurna Base camp trek

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Typical Gurung villages in Landruk, Ghandruk and Chomrong
• Natural hot spring to take a warm bath, close to Jhinu Danda
• Reaching the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre base camps

Day 01: Drive to Dhampus Phedi and trek to Dhampus. 1,500m.
A short half hour drive in the morning takes you up the newly built Pokhara-Baglung highway to Phedi which is on the suburb of Pokhara Valley, where this adventure to Annapurna Base Camp begin, the 2-3 hours trek leads on the steep steps for 20-30 minutes in the cool shade of the thin woodlands, trek continues towards the top ridge passing through farm lands, small scattered villages and farm terraces on the gradual path for a while, then the path climbs to the ridge where Dhampus village is located.
On reaching Dhampus our staff will find a suitable place for the overnight stay, this place offers grand panoramic views of Annapurna range from AI-AII-AIII ( located just behind the Mt. Fishtail) A IV-Annapurna South and Huin-chuli and as far to Mt.Dhaulagiri to the west, Mt. Manaslu range of mountains to the East including the magnificent, majestic Mt.Machhapuchare (Fish-Tail).
Day 02: Trek to Landrung (Landruk) 1,600m. 5-6 hrs walks.
Morning with the grand scenery of the snow capped mountain range, walk leads towards north west following the gradual path for a while passing through farm villages and forest, with gentle uphill to the village of  Pothana at 1,950m. Pothana offers stunning view of Mt. Machhapuchare and other Annapurna range including the view of Pokhara Valley and the Phewa Lake.
From here the track winds up to a steep climb for 1 hr on the unto Deurali ridge. Where the are 2-3 lodges, with a short break enjoying the superb scenery including Mt.Dhaulagiri towards west, walk continues on the downhill slope for 20-30 minutes through the cool shade of the forest till Bheda-Kharka is reached, from here the trek is pleasant on the winding gradual trail passing through the village of Tolka with fantastic views of Annapurna South and Huinchuli and of the surrounding landscapes. Tolka will be an ideal spot for lunch as Landrung is just an hour away from here.
From Tolka the path descends with short ups and downs, the path is more or less gradual till Landrung village is reached for the overnight stop. At Landrung with enough time for a short walk around the villages or for a shower.
Day 03: Trek to Chomrong 1,951m approx. 6 hours walks.
The trek from Landrung leads to the last teahouse just by the path towards another Phedi of Landrung and Ghandrung, our route diverts away from this path following the back of the teahouse and on the farm terraces and finally reaching by the bank of Modi Khola, the route follows the Modi Khola up streams and reaching to Nayapul (New Bridge) a small settlement with a good bridge over the raging Modi River. From here it is more uphill climb all the way Jinwa village, from Jinwa another 1-2 hrs walk leads to a steep uphill till the path joins coming from Kimche Khola. On reaching the good wide stone paved path. The walk from here is fairly gradual with downhill till Chomrong village is reached for the overnight stop. Chomrong village situated in the small valley just near beneath the peaks of Annapurna south. This is the last permanent village.
Day 04: Trek to Dovan 2,130m via Bamboo 2,050m approx. 6 hours walk.
From Chomrong the trail leads to the terraced farm fields as you descent to the river, after the bridge it's uphill most of the way for 2-3 hours till a small place of Khuldi-ghar is reached here your Trekking permit and conservation ticket is checked and registered, after Khuldi the trail leads down hill for 1-2 hour through the bamboo bushes till you reach Bamboo, a place in the mid of the bamboo rhododendron and oaks forest with couple of teahouses. After a brief stop here an hour walk on the gradual uphill path brings you to our overnight halt at Dovan, an isolated spot with 2-3 teahouses, midst the forest near raging Modi River.
Day 05: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,720m.  3-4 hrs.
From Dovan walk continues in the cool shade of the forest with gradual ups' most of the way following the river Modi upstream, the trail meanders with few ups and down as you reach Himalaya Hotel near Hinko cave, located at the bottom of Hiunchuli peak. Himalaya Hotel is a small place with 2-3 lodges, the trail from here is up for another 1-2 hours to Deurali the last tea-house on route Maccahapuchare Base Camp. On reaching at Deurali the vegetation and tree lines disappears leaving for high alpine flora and shrubs. Deurali has about 2-3 teahouses. From Deurali, the trail leads up to follow the raging Modi River upstream, the track is quite pleasant in some places with few strenuous climb for an hour in between and at the end as you reach the Maccahapuchare Base Camp. Machhapuchare base camp has about 4-5 Lodges located on the even ground beneath the mighty north face of Machhapuchare peak.
Day 06: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,095m 3-4 hours walk.
Today's walk leads you in the heart of the Sanctuary at the Annapurna Base Camp, the path follows ascends for few hours on the grassy path, the trek is very pleasant as you reach the higher ground with magnificent view of an array of snow peaks all around you with Annapurna I, a great wall of a mountain on this north west face. Annapurna Base Camp has 2-3 teahouses.
Day 07: Trek to Himalaya Hotel.2,900m. 6 hours walk.
After a wonderful time here at ABC, retrace the journey back to Himalaya Hotel near Hinko Cave via Machhapuchare Base Camp for the overnight. A good day walk in the tranquility of the mountains and in its tranquil wilderness, the trek leads back to the lush green vegetation; the walk is more or less downhill with few ups to Himalaya Hotel.
Day 08: Trek to Chomrong. 4-5 hrs.
From Himalaya Hotel retrace the journey back to Chomrong by the same path, the morning walk leads to a short climb to Khuldi where you check out in the register. The trail descends all the way to the bridge, from the bridge uphill will to Chomrong.
Day 09: Trek to Ghandrung ( Ghandruk) 5-6 hrs.
From Chomrong, walk leads to a short uphill, descending towards Kimche Khola valley as the trail splits here where the path from Landrung and Kimche Valley joins, today's route leads to Kimrong khola valley, the new trail branches off from last Tea-house of upper Chomrong, the walk is pleasant on the wide track for an hour till Kimche valley is reached. From Kimche Valley a short gradual path leads to the bottom of the Kimrong danda ridge, the climb takes for an hour towards the Kimrong danda where there are few teahouses / lodges where you can refresh with soft drinks and teas.
From here a gentle downhill walk reaches you at Ghandrung village for the overnight stop.
Day 10: Trek and drive to Pokhara. 3-4 hrs walks with 2 hours drive.
The last day walk from Ghandrung leads to a descend on the wide stone paved path passing through farm villages of Kimche till Syali Bazaar is reached, from here the walk leads on the gentle winding trail following the River Modi all the way to Nayapul. Few hours of good walk reaching at Bhirethati a charming village. From here cross the bridge over Modi Khola and follow the Modi Khola till Nayapul is reached. On reaching Nayapul board on the Bus for an hour and half drive to Pokhara for the overnight after a wonderful time in the tranquility and wilderness up in the mountains.