The Annapurna Range remains one of the most daunting in the world. Annapurna I, (8,091 m - 26'545 ft) first climbed by a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog, remains one of the most coveted and dangerous of the Himalayan 8000 meter peaks.
The complete circumnavigation of the Annapurna Massif takes roughly three weeks and allows for a gradual climb to the high point of the trek, the Thorong La at 5,416 meters (17'768 ft) before descending the Kali Gandaki Valley.
The biodiversity of this trek is incredible. From the foothills of Kathmandu to the mineral world of the high Himalaya, the Annapurna circuit has it all. The first few days are spent hiking through the sub-tropical areas where rice paddies and banana trees dominate the landscape. From there, the well-maintained trekking trails allow for a gradual climb through many villages and hamlets and stunning views of the Himalayan range on most days.
The highest point of the trek is the Thorong La, a stunning view point above the hamlet of Thorong Phedi from which we can look out towards Tibet far in the distance. Another ten days allow for a gradual descent back to Pokhara on Lake Fewa to relax and enjoy a fine meal from the terrace of our lake-side hotel.
All of our nights are spent in the relative comfort of mountain lodges called tea houses, where all of our meals are taken. Porters are provided to carry everything but a day pack with water and the essentials for a day's walk. The level of comfort on the Annapurna Circuit has changed incredibly over the last decade and on most nights, a shower is the norm. Our rest days are situated in larger lodges with hot showers and the best apple pie in Asia. This trek is for both the beginner and the advanced trekker but all you really need to know how to do is put one foot in front of the other. Himalayan Sherpa Trek & Expedition. hopes to see you on the trail.
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 01: Drive to trailhead Bensisahar (760m) – trek to Bhulbhule (840m)
Day 02: Bhulbhule (840m) - Ghyarmuphant
Day 03: Ghyarmuphant - Chamje (1430m)
Day 04: Chamje (1430m) - Dharapani (1920m)
Day 05: Dharapani (1920m) - Chame (2630m)
Day 06: Chame (2630m ) - Pisang (3200m)
Day 07: Pisang (3200m) - Via upper Pisang (3300m) to Ghyaru (3670m)
Day 08: Ghyaru (3670m) - Manang (3500m)
Day 09: Acclimatization day at Manang
Day 10: Manang (3500m) - Yak Kharka (4090m)
Day 11: Yak Kharka (4090m) - Thorung Phedi (4450m)
Day 12: Via Thorung La pass (5416m) - Muktinath (3800m)
Day 13: Muktinath (3800m) - Kagbeni (2800m)
Day 14: Kagbeni (2800m) - Marpha (2670m) / Tukuche (2590m)
Day 15: Marpha/Tukuche - Ghasa (2010m)
Day 16: Ghasa (2010m)- Tatopani (1190m)
Day 17: Tatopani (1190m) - Chitre (2390m)
Day 18: Chitre (2390m) - Ghorepani (2800m)
Day 19: Ghorepani (2800m) - Tadapani (2600m)
Day 20: Tadapani (2600m) - Ghandruk (1970m)
Day 21: Ghandruk - Nayapul (1070m)& drive to Pokhara
FIX DEPARTURE DATES (20 days of walking, 2 days optional):
March 01 - 24, 2009
March 29 - April 21, 2009
October 30 - November 22, 2009
November 27 - December 20, 2009
Teahouse lodges managed by ACAP and eco-aware local people. Tented camping trip also can be organized, safe drinking water projects.
Main attraction
Both mid -hills and trans Himalayan semi-Tibetan cultural experiences, stunning mountain views, one of the world's most popular high pass journeys, vast range of bio-diversity trail, conserved wild life and vegetation.
Accessibility
Drive to Besisahar to trailhead from Kathmandu or Pokhara, start the trek according to the itinerary, after Thorong La pass from Jomsom fly back or trek to Pokhara.
The Route
Max. Altitude 5416 m. Thorong -La pass 5-6 hr. average walking per day, trek start after breakfast everyday, strenuous trail, walking via pass is 9-10 hr.
Trip cost USD 3691.00 per person
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I have been involved with the Himalayan Woman's and Children's Foundation for the past 2 years. It's been a very uplifting experience for me as a dentist been able to give back to the less fortunate in our global society.
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