Annapurna Circuit Trek (18 Day)

Annapurna on the north side from Pokhara, Nepal's spectacular diversity appears at its finest the deep valleys and high mountains encircling the giant Annapurna Himal embrace a wide range of peoples and terrain, from subtropical forest to a high, dry landscape resembling with the Tibetan Plateau. This is the most popular trekking region ever in the world, attracting over 75% of all trekkers. It's also among the tamest areas, with excellent lodges lining the main routes. Finding Nepal beneath the flood of trekkers can be difficult, but the scenery and culture are top-notch, and you can avoid the peak-season crush and still get fine weather and views.

Two main trails follow river valleys in relatively easy ascents: up the Kali Gandaki to Jomosom and Muktinath, and up the Marsyangdi to Manang. By crossing a high but straightforward pass, the Thorung La, these trails can be joined into the classic Annapurna Circuit. As the land climbs, thatch-roofed mud-walled huts are replaced by flat-roofed stone houses, and people change from farmers to herders, Hindus to Buddhists. The Annapurna region dramatically reveals the highland/lowland cultural and geographic frontier running across Nepal. Mountain views are frequent and excellent, and if they don't equal the heart-of-the-mountains feeling of Khumbu, there's the Annapurna Sanctuary, a secluded high-altitude hollow ringed by huge peaks.

Day 01: Drive along the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway to Dumre and then follow the narrow road by the Marsyangdi River to Besi Sahar (823m.). It takes about 6 hours.

Day 02: Trek from Beshishahar to Bahundanda (1305m.) and it takes about 6 hours.

Day 03: Trek from Bahundanda to Chamje (1410m.) which takes about 6 hours.

Day 04: Trek from Chamje (1410m. ) to Dharapani (1960m.) and it takes about 6 and half hours.

Day 05: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2675m.) which takes about 6 and half hours.

Day 06: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3100m.) which takes about 5 hours.

Day 07: Trek from Pisang to Manang (3440m.) and it takes about 5 and half hours.

Day 08: Rest day at Manang and hang in and around town.

Day 09: Trek from Manang to Thorong Phedi (4420m.) and it takes about 7 hours.

Day 10: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3850m.) via Thorong La (5416m.) Pass and it takes about 7 hours.

Day 11: Trek from Muktinath to Marpha (2650m.) and it takes about 6 hours.

Day 12: Trek from Marpha to Ghasa (2013m.) which takes about 6 hours.

Day 13: Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani (1189 m.) which takes about 5 hours.

Day 14 : Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani (2853 m.) for about 7 hours.

Day 15: Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani which takes about 4 and half hours.

Day 16: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk and it takes about 3 hours.

Day 17: Trek from Ghandruk to Birethanti-Nayapul- pokhara (car) 5:00hr

Day 18: Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus.