Annapurna Round Trek - 21 Days
Annapurna Round Trek is trek within the Annapurna Mountain. And it takes us around the entire Annapurna massif reaching the zenith at Thorong La Pass. Also it touches the edge of the Tibetan plateau. Along with the mountain views, one can see village inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups. Annapurna trek is considered the perfect trek to view the high Himalayan, including
- Annapurna Massif (Annapurna I-IV),
- Mt. Dhaulagiri,
- Mt Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail),
- Manaslu, Gangapurna,
- Tilicho Peak,
- Pisang Peak
- and Paungda Danda
- and glaciers closely.
Best of Annapurna Round trek
The trek starts at Besisahar in the Marshyangdi River valley. And concludes in the Kali Gandaki Gorge, with a great view of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. Depending upon transportation used and where the trek ends the total length of the routes varies between 160km to 230km. The trail passes along paddy fields and into subtropical forests, gigantic cliffs, and various village. Annapurna Round trek is most challenging and wonderful trek that presents breathtaking views of entire snowcapped peaks. One of the different experience you will ever receive is exploration of lush fields and forests to the mountain into the desert-dry valley. Along with world’s highest mountains glowing in the light of dawn and dusk which will take your breath away for a moment.
The Annapurna Round trek has been known to be the inducement trekking destination in Nepal which is considered spectacular trekking route in the Annapurna region since it has been opened to foreign trekkers. The path takes up to the Marsyangdi River crossing the amazing Thorung La Pass (5416m. The trip is walk through the world’s deepest river gorge – Kali Gandaki Gorge which is 3 miles long and 1.5 miles wide lies in this region. Furthermore, it also takes us to Manang, Jomsom and Muktinath region which has the great variety of landscapes, natural and cultural beauty. Since the trip is through dramatic deep valleys, Buddhist Culture and mountain scenery the experience to Annapurna is truly mind blowing in Annapurna Round trekking route.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Day 2 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 3 Drive to Khudi (800m/2,624ft): 7-8 hours
Day 4 Khudi to Sirung (2200m/7216 ft): 6-7 hours
Day 5 Sirung to Jagat (1,300m/4265ft): 6-7 hours
Day 6 Jagat to Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft): 7-8 hours
Day 7 Dharapani to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft): 5-6 hours
Day 8 Chame to Pisang (3,300m/10824ft): 5-6 hours
Day 9 Pisang to Manang : 6-7 hours
Day 10 Manang: Acclimatization day
Day 11 Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft): 3-4 hours
Day 12 Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,092ft): 3-4 hours
Day 13 Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) via Thorong La pass (5416m/17764ft): 7-8 hours
Day 14 Muktinath to Marpha (2,670m/8,760ft): 4-5 hours
Day 15 Marpha to Kalopani (2,530 m/8,300 ft): 5-6 hours
Day 16 Kalopani to Tatopani (1,200m/3,937ft): 6-7 hours
Day 17 Tatopani to Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft): 7-8 hours
Day 18 Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2,700m/8,860ft): 6-7 hours
Day 19 Tadapani to Pokhara (827m/2,789ft) via Ghandruk: 5-6 hours trek, 1 hour drive
Day 20 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu: 5-6 hours
Day 21 Final departure
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