During the Annapurna Circuit Trekking, you encircle the majestic Annapurna massif. Also known as Round Annapurna Trek, it was nominated as one of the best trekking trails in the world earlier. The trekking provides unmatchable experiences of walking through a river valley, and to the arid zone of the high Himalayan landscape including the adventure experience of crossing over the high Himalayan pass.
Annapurna circuit trek starts from Jagat after a long and tiresome drive from Kathmandu or Pokhara. The trail goes along the Marshyangdi river valley starting at a lower altitude and advancing to a higher elevation.
The adventurous trek bestows the spectacular beauty of Himalayan peaks from Dhaulagiri massif, Annapurna massif, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu range in which three peaks above eight thousand meters are located. Not only the scenic beauty, but the trek also confers the challenging task of walking through a high Himalayan alpine arid zone with less oxygen and crossing over the high Himalayan pass called Thorong-La (5,416 m/ 17,769 ft) from one valley to another. Annapurna Circuit trek or popularly known as Thorong La pass trek as well undeniably gives you a chance to experience the multi-cultural life of Nepal with various ethnic flavors. The majority of people, place, and shrines in the higher Himalayan region belongs to the Buddhist philosophy, and lower settlements of the mid-hill region and the river banks are filled with Hindu philosophy. Once nominated as the best trekking trail in the world, Annapurna Circuit trekking is a wonderful amalgam of adventure, culture, and nature.
Arrive Kathmandu – peculiar cultural capital city of Nepal. Our friendly representative will be there at the arrival arena with a placard to receive you and transfer you to your hotel. After you complete check-in formality, and taking short rest, we introduce you the market of Thamel – the buzzing tourist hub where you can eat your supper, change money, buy some stuffs from supermarket, or buy trekking gears. Later we take you to our office for the trip briefing. Overnight at your hotel. Delay of any kind will postpone the events for next day according to feasibility.
The landscape in this part of the trek is totally different than earlier. Mustang used to be the forbidden kingdom bordering with Tibet, and with very similar geographical landscape. From Muktinath first you climb to the Lubra danda and walk down to Lubra village –one of the picturesque Thakali villages in the region. During this walk, view of the mighty mountains including Dhaulagiri at the height of 8,167 m/ 26,795 ft –the seventh highest mountain of the world, Tukuche peak (6,920 m/ 22,703ft), Nilgiri peak (7,061 m/ 23,166 ft). You walk in the huge Kaligandaki river valley to reach Jomsom located in the bank of the river. Overnight at the lodge in Jomsom.
Early morning, take the breathtaking flight from Jomsom to Pokhara by small plane. View of the Annapurna massif on the left, and Dhaulagiri massif on the right and flying over the deep gorge made by these two mountains is indeed thrilling. After this flight you arrive Pokhara – the most beautiful tourist town of Nepal in the lap of the Annapurnas. You spend your leisure day in Pokhara strolling around the town, boating in the Phewa Lake, and having world-class meal. Overnight stay at a Hotel in Pokhara.
Morning take a bus to Kathmandu. You drive the same way you drove to start trek from Dumre. The drive is scenic again along the river Trishuli. Arrive your Hotel in Kathmandu and enjoy your free time.
This list outlines the required things to bring during the trekking tours. There are various selections and brands that you can choose as per your interest. All required trekking equipments can be bought or even hired easily at a reasonable price in Kathmandu.
General
Upper Body - Head / Ears / Eyes
Hand
Body
Lower Body – Legs
Feet
Medicines and First Aid Kits
(Our guide will carry first aid kit bag during the trek. We still recommend you to bring your personal first aid kit as you feel it necessary).
Miscellaneous
All garments should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks or large puncture resistant plastic bags.