Nepal: 12 Days Annapurna Circuit Trekking

Day to day schedule to Nepal: 12 Days Annapurna Circuit Trekking

• Day 01: Arrival o/n in a hotel +D

  Arrival and pick up from the international airport in Kathmandu, after some refreshment we will invite you for a traditional Nepali dinner.

• Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley o/n in a hotel +B

  After breakfast, we will start sightseeing tours around Kathmandu valley, the sightseeing program is focused to introduce some highlights and UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu such as Durbar square, Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Bouddhanath.

• Day 03: Drive to Koto (9/10 hrs, 2800m) o/n in the lodge. +B+L+D

  Today you will be picked up from your hotel for the drive to Koto. Your journey takes you through deep gorges as you trace the Trisuli River westwards. You will pass through the small town of Mugling where the Trisuli and Marshyangdi rivers meet. The town also serves as the crossroads between Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan in the South. Upon arrival at Mugling, we head along the road toward Pokhara. We leave the highway to Pokhara at Dumre and head north to Koto, the starting point of our trek.

• Day 04: Trek to Pisang (5hrs, 3190m) o/n in lodge. +B+L+D

  This day is a shorter trek to Pisang. However, as it is so beautiful most trekkers take their time to admire the scenery and take lots of photographs. You will pass through a series of mani walls. The trail is pretty even until the apple orchards of Brathang. The trail heads uphill for about 45 minutes through the forest, leveling off before reaching a suspension bridge. A moderate climb follows after crossing the bridge through a forest consisting of Juniper, Pine, and Fir. The valley begins to broaden and Pisang Peak 6091m stands out in front of you. You pass a couple of small lakes where sometimes birds can be seen wading. Pisang is divided into upper and lower.

• Day 05: Trek to Manang (7 hrs, 3540m) o/n in lodge. +B+L+D

  From Lower Pisang, we climbed steadily up the hill, past a lovely little green lake, and then more steeply, zig-zagging over the open ground all the way up to Ghyaru. we then walk along a contour path high up on the valley side, stop for lunch at Nawal, here we can see the paranomic view of Annapurna II, avalanche, Annapurna 3, Annapurna 4, Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal, Humde valley. After crossing to the north bank of the river near Mungli we will reach Braga at (3475m) – A Tibetan-style village with an ancient gompa. After a short walk, we will reach Manang.

• Day 06: Rest day at Manang o/n in lodge. +B+L+D

  To adjust to the thinning air and lessening pressure, the day is kept aside for acclimatization to continue upwards towards the Thorung La the next day. On this day, we can walk around to a number of the interesting areas near Manang, though it is also important to rest before the trek to a higher altitude.

• Day 07: Trek to Yak Kharka (4018 m, 5 hrs) o/n in Lodge +B+L+D

  The trail continues to climb out of the Marsyangdi Valley. The trail follows this valley north, passing a Goths as it steadily gains elevation. You have left the large trees below; the vegetation now consists of scrub juniper and alpine grasses. you can keep high and follow a track above Khangsar village passing through the ruins of old Khangsar and follow an unmarked trail which will lead you around and down to cross the river on an old log bridge between Gunsang and Yak Kharka. It’s fun to see large yaks grazing at Yak Kharka. The view of Annapurna III is excellent.

• Day 08: Trek to Thorungla Phedi (4-5hrs, 4450m) o/n in lodge. +B+L+D

  The first small settlement we reach after a steady walk upwards is Letdar (4250m). With a climb along the east bank of the Jarsang Khola, we will reach Thorung Phedi (4450m) which means “foot of the hill”, and indeed this is the starting point for the long trek up to the pass at 5416m.

• Day 09: Trek to Muktinath via Thorung La Pass (5416m) and drive to Jomsom (7-8hrs, 3800m) o/n in lodge +B+L+D

  Depending on the fitness and acclimatization, the walk to Thorung La could take less than 4 hours, but we will make a steady climb up to the Thorung La (“la” means “pass”) with the aim to reach the pass in four hours from Phedi. The site one can see upon reaching the pass is of traditional Chorten, prayer flags, cairn, and the panorama of Himalayan giants along with the first view of the immense Kali Gandaki valley to the west. As we descend we can have great views of Dhaulagiri (8167m) to the south-west, and Tukuche Peak (6920m) as we reach down to Muktinath and Ranipauwa. And further 1 and half hours drive to Jomsom.

• Day 10: Flight to Pokhara to Kathmandu o/n in a hotel +B
• Day 11: Free day in Kathmandu o/n in Hotel +B
• Day 12: Departure +B

  After having breakfast, enjoy the leisure t.ime until transfer to the airport.

What is included?

• Arrival and transfer transport from to international and domestic airport in Kathmandu
• Hotel with bed and breakfast in Kathmandu
• Government licensed guide for sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
• Government licensed trekking guide and porters during trekking
• 3 meals a day during trekking (B, L, D)
• Accommodation in hotel and lodge
• Conservation fee and TIMS
• Private Transfer from Kathmandu to trekking starting point
• Domestic flight ticket JOM-PKR-KTM

What is excluded?

• International flight ticket and airport tax
• Sleeping bag
• Nepal visa fees
• Personal expenses, personal travel insurance
• Tips for local staff
• and other expenses not mention above
• Personal insurance for helicopter rescue in case of emergency
• Lunch and dinner in city

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