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13-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek Via Thorong La Pass From Kathmandu

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Culture

  • Duration

    13 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on an expedition to summit the Annapurna Circuit and explore gorgeous Nepali villages and rivers. Traverse the famous Thorong La Pass, take in the majestic views of Kali Gandaki Gorge and marvel at the mighty Pisang Peak. Also, explore several traditional villages while passing through the Muktinath region and learn about the local culture and lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Hike through the well known Annapurna Circuit
  • Explore the panoramic Thorong La Pass
  • Marvel at the World's deepest gorge "Kali Gandaki"
  • Pass through Manang, Jomsom and Muktinath region
  • Indulge in Nepalese lifestyle and culture
  • Take in panoramic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range
  • Day 1- Kathmandu - Besisahar - Bahundanda expand_more
    • Upon your arrival in Nepal, the tour representative will welcome you and take you to your hotel. You will be briefed about the Annapurna circuit trekking details either on the day of your arrival or the very next day, whichever suits you best. In the briefing, you will also be introduced to your guide. 
    • Then, we will take you to Besisahar and then to Bahundanda on our vehicle, and we will start our Annapurna Circuit trek.
  • Day 2- Bahundanda - Chyamje expand_more
    • Today we trek from Bahundanda to Chyamje for 6 hours, which starts with a descent across the paddy field. The view of mountains and the snow-capped Himalayas is mesmerizing. 
    • Take a lunch break on the side of the river and get a great view of the waterfall. During your trekking around Annapurna, many waterfalls and a few unavoidable roads are great excuses to make new friends trekking in the same region towards the Manaslu circuit, Manang trek or Nar Phu Valley trek.
  • Day 3- Chyamje - Bagarchhap expand_more
    • After breakfast, we start our trekking towards Bagarchhap for about 6 hours. Today we split with the folks who are taking the Manaslu circuit trek from a place called Dharapani, and this is where you will see Mt. Manaslu. 
    • After walking for 30 minutes from Bagarchhap, we can get to Danaque; so if you are interested in walking further, you can keep walking to Danaque (the deepest gorge of Kaligandaki). Bagarchhap is a small village and peaceful in comparison to Danaque.
  • Day 4- Bagarchhap - Chame expand_more
    • See many government offices and a few good hotels in this destination. 
    • Trek from Bagarchhap to Chame through a jungle, waterfall, and small villages. Witness the view of the mountains like Manaslu and part of Annapurna is magnificent. 
    • Reach hot springs after crossing the river that we have followed all day long.
  • Day 5- Chame - Pisang expand_more
    • Trek from Chame to Pisang takes about 5 hours. Most of today’s walk will be by the road, but the scenery of forest, river morphology, villages and wideness of the valley will look amazing.
    • We will stay at lower Pisang, and if you are interested you can request your guide to walk to upper Pisang for a side trip. Upper Pisang is just opposite to lower Pisang and has a monastery. The view of Pisang peak and part of Annapurna looks magnificent from this destination.
  • Day 6- Pisang - Manang expand_more
    • A gradual walk from Pisang to Manang has two options. One goes via Nagwol, which is a wise idea for avoiding the road, but you need to walk uphill to get to Nagwol village and descend to Manang. If you choose to take the road to go to Manang, it is an easy trail, and the wide-open river valley looks great. Places like Humde (which has an airport), Braka (which has a historic Monastery) are historic and beautiful. 
    • If you choose the ridge walk to avoid the road for today’s trek, make sure you have enough snacks, but be happy that you will get an unreal view of the valley and the majestic Annapurna at once.
  • Day 7- Manang - Gangapurna Glaciar Lake/Yak Shed - Manang expand_more
    • Today is an acclimatization day, which means you will hike up to a certain height and come back down to sleep at a lower altitude. There are plenty of options for the side trip to Manang. The monastery at the top of the ridge will give a great view of Manang village and the surrounding mountain range. 
    • If you walk across the river, you will get to Gangapurna Lake. If you want to continue walking uphill from Gangapurna Lake; you will get to a great view point and yak shed. 
    • Walking around the village in the afternoon is the best way to witness some local activities and meet some friendly people.
  • Day 8- Manang - Ledar expand_more
    • Trek via Ledar for our destination to avoid the crowd at Yak Kharka and to have a shorter walk to High camp on the next trekking day. Manag to Ledar will take approximately 6 hours.
  • Day 9- Ledar - Highcamp expand_more
    • After breakfast at Ledar, we will start our trekking adventure at a high altitude. Walk slow and steady to save energy. Ledar has a great view of the river valley and surrounding mountains. 
    • After crossing the river via a suspension bridge, we will pass by a rockfall zone where your guide will assist you to walk carefully. 
    • After passing the rocky zone you will get to a small village right at the bottom of the big rock, this is Phedi. After two hours of walking up from Phedi, you will get to High camp for Thorong La Pass. The high camp has only one tea house, so do not expect the best accommodation. Nature is in the leading role at this point, and the rest has to be compromised.
  • Day 10- Highcamp - Muktinath expand_more
    • We will start our trek early morning after breakfast arranged by your guide. Walking up to the Thorong La pass is not difficult, and it’s not steep uphill, but at an altitude above 4000 meters, it is always hard to walk.
    • Go slow, follow your guide and let your guide know if anything is abnormal. 
    • After 2 hours of walking, you will get to the top of Thorong La pass. Descend is easy in comparison to what you have climbed earlier. Walking downhill gives you a fantastic view of the river valley, and new mountains come into sight; Mt Dhaulagiri (8164 meters), Nilgiri, Dhampus peak and a few others. Once you get to Base camp on the other side of the pass, the trail goes flat all the way to Muktinath. Muktinath has a beautiful Hindu and Buddhist temple. The dry landscape of Muktinath resembles you of Tibet. Muktinath lies in the Mustang region of Nepal.
  • Day 11- Muktinath - Jomsom expand_more
    • Start an easy walk from Muktinath to Jomsom on flat terrain. The deserted landscape passing through villages like Jharkot is beautiful. View of Dhaulagiri Himal and villages like Kagbeni will take your breath away. Jomsom is one of the biggest villages you will see during the entire trekking of APC. There is an option to fly out to Pokhara from Jomsom airport.
  • Day 12- Jomsom - Tatopani expand_more
    • Dip your tired feet after days of walking in the waters of Tatopani relaxes your muscles and makes you comfortable. An hour’s drive from Jomsom to Tatopani is basically easy, which makes this a chilled rest day at the end of your trek. 
    • Have fun and enjoy the last day with your whole trekking team; guides, porters and fellow trekkers.
  • Day 13- Tatopani - Pokhara - Kathmandu expand_more
    • Drive back to Pokhara, which will take around 7 hours. 
    • Once you get back to Pokhara, the city vibe will catch you. Enjoy the return to civilization after 12 days of trekking in the Mountains of Annapurna. Pokhara is a beautiful city with a lake, and we will have your hotel near Phewa lake.
    • As being near to the lake, you can go boating across the lake to lake house or a small island with the temple of Goddess Barahi. Night life in Pokhara is nice with number of pubs and clubs. 
    • Make sure you enjoy moderately though, to get up early to catch the bus to Kathmandu.
What's Included
  • One night in Standard Hotel in Pokhara B/B (bed and breakfast)
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek and fresh fruit every night after dinner
  • All accommodation during the trek
  • All necessary paperwork, entry permits & entrance fee
  • English speaking and trained, Government licensed guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trek
  • A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people)
  • Medical supplies (first aid kit) with regular oxygen saturation check-ups
  • All government taxes and office expenses
  • Credit card fee for Online payable amount
  • Added Value - (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick-dry T-shirt, Cap - to take away (3) Oximeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
What's Excluded
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may quickly issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu)
  • Tips/Gratuities (except lead tour guide)
  • Your Travel and medical insurance for an emergency, we assist you with the arrangement
  • All alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, except tea/coffee with breakfast
Meeting Point

Pokhara, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
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1 To 8 USD 1100 Per Person

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USD 1100 / person