Round Annapurna Trek
This trekking trip is one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The trail goes on a circuitous route around the entire Annapurna massifs, visitng the Tibet like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya and the dramatic Kali Gandaki gorge. Much of the trek is through lowland country, but there is one challenging ascent Thorong La Pass (5,416m). The trail over the pass is steep but in good shape and not hard to follow. This is the major point of the entire circuit where you really feel you are amidst the mountains. The pass is usually snow-bound and un-cross able from mid-December to mid-April. After crossing the Throng La Pass we descend down the Kali Gandaki gorge known to be the world's deepest river gorge and immerse ourselves in the beauty of the Himalayas.
Facts of the Trek
Grade: Moderate to challenging
Average walking per day: 6 hrs
Maximum altitude: 5416m
Best seasons: February-May, October-November
Type of trek: Camping/ Teahouse
No. of Participants: 1+
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
Day 03: Drive to Beshishahar, 5 hrs
Day 04: Trek Besisahar to Bahundanda. (4 hrs)
Day 05: Trek Bahundanda to Tal (5 hrs)
Day 06: Trek Tal to Bagarchhap (5-6 hrs)
Day 07: Trek Bagarchhap to Chame (5 hrs)
Day 08: Trek Chame to Pisang (4 hrs)
Day 09: Trek Pisang to Manang (4 hrs)
Day 10: Rest Day at Manang for better acclimatization
Day 11: Trek Manang to Letdar (5 hrs)
Day 12: Trek to Thorung Phedi (Base of Thorung La) (5 hrs)
Day 13: Cross Thorung La (5,416m), Trek to Muktinath (7 hrs)
Day 14: Trek to Jomsom (5 hrs)
Day 15: Fly to Pokhara
Day 16: Drive to Kathmandu