15-Day Annapurna Circuit Trekking Tour Via the Thorang La Pass
Highlights
Kathmandu, Annapurna
nature, trekking, Eco Tourism
Group Tour
15 Days
Hard
English
Description
Go on the Annapurna circuit trek, which covers the major highlights of the entire Annapurna region. Admire the beautiful sceneries and views of the yak grazing lands and snow-capped mountain ranges, mainly Annapurna- I, II, III and Mount Dhaulagiri. The trek in the circuit begins from Bulbule, heading towards Jagat, to Dharapani and ends at Jomsom.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport and meet up with your tour guide.
Drive to the hotel in Kathmandu for an overnight stay.
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Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Bulbule
- Make your way towards the Annapurna circuit.
- Take a bus to Bulbule from Kathmandu. The bus route goes alongside the Trishuli River to Pokhara and from Pokhara to Besisahar and to Bulbule, situated alongside Marshyangdi River.
The journey takes 8-9 hours from Kathmandu to reach Bulbule.
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Day 3: Trek from Bulbule to Jagate (5-6 hours)
- Begin your foot trekking from Bulbule to reach Jagate.
- Follow the trail alongside Marshyangdi River.
- Pass through rural village settlements and farmlands through the journey.
Stay overnight in a guest house/ lodge.
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Day 4: Trek from Jagate to Dharapani (5-6 hours)
- Begin the journey early after breakfast, and walk the trail alongside Marshyangdi river.
- Reach the village called Tal and see few waterfalls on the way. The trails head forward through farmlands, crossing a suspension bridge and a short uphill climb to reach Dharapani.
Stay overnight in a guest house/ lodge.
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Day 5: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (5-6 hours)
- Follow the trail through the forest with pine, fir, oak, and maple trees alongside the Marsyangdi river to reach Chame, the district headquarter of Manang.
- Surround yourself with greenery and the remarkable picturesque views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV.
- Stop by a small hot spring to relax for a while.
Stay overnight in a guest house/ lodge
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Day 6: Trek from Chame to Pisang (5-6 hours)
- Begin the trek to Pisang through narrow steep trails via pine forests alongside the Marshyangdi river enjoying the scenery of apple orchards and tea houses in stone-built houses.
- Cross the suspension bridge and see the view of Pisang peak along with other mountain peaks.
Stay overnight in a guest house/ lodge.
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Day 7: Trek from Pisang to Manang (5-6 hours)
- Hit the trail to begin your journey to the beautiful village of Manag.
- See the change in landscapes as you ascend towards Manang.
- Witness various winter crops swaying to the cool wind, Yaks grazing in the pasturelands and a significant number of monasteries around the village depicting the strong belief in Buddhism.
Stay overnight in a guest house/ lodge in Manang.
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Day 8: Acclimatisation day in Manang
- Adapt your body and respiratory system to the higher altitude and thin oxygen level, as you stop to acclimate yourself with the growing altitude at Manang.
- Visit the local monasteries and observe the culture, lifestyle and local traditions.
Stay overnight in a guest house/ lodge.
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Day 9: Trek from Manang to Yak kharka (4-5 hours)
- Trek towards Yak kharka from Manang, enjoying the scenic beauty of the landscapes of the mountains, pasturelands, and deserts here.
- Cross the Ghyangchang river and visit a local monastery. There are huge pasturelands around here and see yaks grazing.
Stay overnight in a guest house/ lodge Yak kharka.
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Day 10: Trek from Yak kharka to the Thorang Phedi (6-7 hours)
- Trek for 6-7 hours today to reach Thorang Phedi (4525 meters) from Yak kharka which is the base of Thorang La pass.
Stay overnight in a guest house/ lodge.
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Day 11: Trek from Thorang Phedi to Muktinath via Thorang La (9-10hours)
- Trek through the highest pass in the world, Thorang La to reach the famous Muktinath temple, from Thorang Phedi. Muktinath is a sacred pilgrimage to the Hindus. People bath in all 108 taps here at Muktinath believing that the sins would be forgiven as the name “Muktinath” means the Lord of Forgiveness. Both Hindus and Buddhists pay their devotion to Lord Muktinath here.
Stay overnight at Muktinath.
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Day 12: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (6-7 hours)
- Hit the trail from Muktinath to reach Jomsom, the Windiest place in Nepal. Jomsom is famous for its Apples and Marpha, a place nearby Jomsom is famous for its Apple brandy popularly known as Marpha. Jomsom lies beyond the Himalayas and is very dry as it receives very little precipitation.
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Day 13: Trek from Jomsom to Tatopani and drive to Pokhara
- Trek from Jomsom to reach Tatopani and from Tatopani take a bus to reach Pokhara.
Stay overnight in a guest house/ lodge.
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Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu
- Take a bus drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara, this takes about 7-8 hours.
Drive to the hotel where you’ll spend your night.
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Day 15: Final departure from Kathmandu
- Drop off from the hotel to the Tribhuwan International airport for your final departure.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
| 5 to 20 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
| 5 to 20 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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