Annapurna Round Trek

Annapurna Round Trek in Nepal

Annapurna Round Trek is a shortened version of the Annapurna Circuit Trek that gives you the taste of the most extended trek in the world, and this is the reason why it is popular among trekkers who have a short time and are thinking of swallowing the main highlights of the Annapurna Region most effectively. Whether you call it Annapurna Round Trek or Annapurna Round Trekking, this trekking in Nepal is different from others because it has all the things you want to see, from cascading waterfalls to pristine villages, including  Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhre, and Annapurna IV. Annapurna Round Trek is also the best means to study the culture of the Gurung and Magar people, the original inhabitants of the Annapurna Region, just like the Sherpas who live in the Everest Region. The main features of the Annapurna Round Trek in Nepal are:

    ★ Trekking in the Marshyangdi Valley

    ★ In the highest pass of the Annapurna Region

    ★ Trekking rails by the waterfall

 Annapurna Round Trek Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (standard accommodation)

Arrive in Kathmandu on the date that you have planned for or at the most suitable time you have decided. Stay calm about the pick-up; we will wait for you outside the airport to take you to our office and the hotel. Our office remains open from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Kathmandu is known as the city of temples, and it is the most developed city in Nepal as we write these words in this itinerary. You will be staying in Thamel, the central tourist hub in Kathmandu. If you stay in a 5-star hotel, it will be outside Thamel.

Day 02 Sightseeing with breakfast (standard accommodation)

Kathmandu is dotted with world heritage sites, and the most famous of them are

    ★ Pashupatinath

    ★ Swayambhunath

    ★ Bouddhanath

    ★ Kathmandu Durbar Square

You will visit each of these with our city guide, and they will take you to the past. Those were the glorious days of Nepal. From your guide, hear the myths, the true story, and the significance of the historical monuments from the religious point of view.

Day 03 From Kathmandu to Synge (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Drive to Besisahar in a local bus; from there, we will take a jeep to Syange. Since the drive is in the countryside, you will become familiar with the culture and traditions of the local people. Finally, you will reach Syange, the starting point of the Annapurna Round Trek; from there, you will trek up to Syange.

Day 4 From Syange to Tal (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Follow the trekking trail that will take you to Chamje, and as you are on the way to it, you will be walking on a dusty trail. However, there is a bridge to be crossed, today is the first day of trekking, and you will have the taste of trekking as you walk uphill to Tal. Where you are walking uphill will also have a beautiful waterfall.

Day 5 From Tal to Thanchok (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The trekking trail you follow is similar to the one you followed yesterday; in other words, it is dusty. The main village you should mention in this second-day itinerary is Danaque, from where you can see the stunning view of Manaslu. However, the trekking trail from here is light; you can notice this as you walk uphill in the forest towards Timing. From there, you head to Thanchok, one of the villages of the Gurung people, from where; you can see the stunning view of the mountain.

Day 6 From Thanchok to Pisang (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Walk the trekking trail in the pine forest to Chame, the administrative centre of the Manang district. Chame is a village with lots of shops. It also has what the public needs, like school. There is also an army post. You will walk by the Marshyangdi River up to Pisang.  This place will always make the trekkers happy because it has what they want to see, like mountains.

Day 7 From Pisang to Nawal (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Walking uphill, you will see the stunning views of Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, and Lamjung Himal. The trekking trail ahead of you takes you to the pine forest and a higher altitude. Nawal is located at such an altitude. From such an altitude, the stunning view of the mountain is always possible, and you will always find their monastery.

Day 8 From Nawal to Manang (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The trekking trail goes downhill, and it becomes flat when you are in the forest of pine and when you reach a pasture field. Finally, you get Braga by following these two types of trekking trails. Here you will see chortens, a monastery, a Tibetan-style house, culture, and landscape. In addition, you will have a perfect view of the mountain from Manang.

Day 9 Rest Day (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today is an acclimatisation day, and you can acclimatise by visiting the famous places of Manang, such as campsites and viewpoints. Although Tibetan culture is one of the attractions of Manang, the stunning view of the mountains that you can see comprises Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Annapurna III, Gangapurna 7454m, Tilicho Peak, and others.

Day 10 From Manang to Khangsar (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

After crossing the river and walking uphill, you will reach Khangsar. Like others, this is also a Tibetan Village because it has a Buddhist monastery and a Tibetan-style house.

Day 11 From Khangsar to Yak Kharka (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Walk uphill, and see the stunning view of Mount Tilcho. You might see blue sheep on the way. Finally, you will cross the river to reach Yak Kharka.

Day 12 From Yak Kharka to Phedi (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Thorong Phedi means the base of the Thorong La Pass. It is different from the ground as you generally think because it is a small village. So, it is a base plus town. It will be wise to spend a night on the bottom of the pass because the pass rises to the height of 5000 m plus. This is the place where you will reach.

Day 13 From Thorang Phedi to the Thorong La Pass and Muktinath (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The trekking trail is steep on the pass, and the top of the pass offers you a beautiful view of the gorge of the Kali Gandaki Valley. From the top of the pass, the trekking trail goes downhill to take you to Muktinath and shows you the incredible view of the mountain border between Nepal and Tibet.

Day 14 From Muktinath to Jomsom (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The trekking trail is easy as it heads to the Kali Gandaki River Bed. Most of the time, you are by this river. After that, it goes downhill to Jomsom. The Kali Gandaki Valley is windy, but you must walk on it because it is where your trekking trail is. The main villages that you reach are Jharkot and Khingar.

Day 15 From Jomsom to Pokhara (breakfast and lunch provided, standard accommodation)

In the early morning, you take a scenic 25 flight to Pokhara, the city of lakes. The aeroplane flies between the Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Mountains. From Pokhara, you can see the stunning view of Fishtail Mountain. In addition, you can go boating in Fewa Lake or walk on the shore of the lake.

Day 16 From Pokhara to Kathmandu (breakfast provided, standard accommodation)

From the city of lakes, you head to the city of temples via the Pirthivi Highway, and the main towns you reach are Damauli, Dumre, Mugling, and Kurintar. Finally, visit the exciting places in Thamel, and buy souvenirs for your friends and relatives.

Day 17 Departure (breakfast provided)

Three hours before your international flight, we will come to pick you up at the hotel and take you to Tribhuwan International Airport. So goodbye, and we wish you good luck for a safe journey.

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