19 Days round Annapurna

Overview

Trek Description

As the name suggests, Round Annapurna Trek offers you a perfect trekking route to cover the entire Annapurna region with splendid views of nature at different sites. Also known as Around Annapurna Trek comprises of so many treasures to reveal on our way for Annapurna Round Trekking.

Trekking high above the Thorung La Pass that stands as the world's biggest pass will set one exceptional journey you'll ever come across. Thorung La Pass is the ultimate highlight of your Around Annapurna Trek as it takes you to an elevation of 5416 meter.

As you move from 830m/2,723ft to 5,416m/17,769ft, it is quite definite that you are able to witness the diverse landscapes within a confined region of Annapurna. Round Annapurna Trek is the ultimate trekking route which provides you a rare chance to walk over the diverse terrains among which some resembles the Tibetan plateau. From sub tropical forests to high icy trekking paths, would be an overall moderate to strenuous journey that will always remind you of your big achievement once you accomplish Round Annapurna Trek.

Besides landscapes and nature, you are equally surrounded by different lifestyles of the people living here. Annapurna region is the ultimate source of rich ethnic groups and you will be getting many opportunities to meet these wonderful people living here throughout Around Annapurna Trek.

Around Annapurna Trek is one fabulous excursion encircling the Annapurna Region by letting you touch the Annapurna giant. The journey throughout is able to make you enthralled as you move along the different exciting as well as adventurous paths in this Annapurna Round Trekking route.

Trek Route

The initiation point for Round Annapurna Trek is Besishahar. As the trek takes you around the whole Annapurna region, we start Annapurna Round Trek with a drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar. Upon completion of Around Annapurna Trek, we drive from Nayapul to Pokhara and take tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Once we reach Besishahar, we start walking all the way to our destination. This is also a complete overland tour and involves no flights. The Route Map has captured every trail we would be following throughout our Annapurna Round Trekking. Click Here for the routes and coverage areas of your destination.

Trek Highlights

Around Annapurna Trek forms almost a circle trekking route covering the Annapurna Region. It takes you all around the areas lying in Annapurna Region as you follow the Round Annapurna Trek route. Here are the major highlights of your Annapurna Round Trekking.

Typical Nepali villages like Besishahar, Chame, Pisang, Manang, Jomsom, Ghorepani, Ghandruk and many others
Panorama of the Annapurna Ranges with Annapurna south, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre and Pisang, Chulu Peak.
View of stunning Tilicho Lake
The World's Biggest Pass, Thorung La at an altitude of 5416m
Muktinath Temple, a pilgrimage destination of Hindus and Buddhists
Stunning Mountain Dhaulagiri views
Apple Peach Farming in Marpha
Ruined villages in Kagbeni
Tatopani (Hot springs that is believed to remove all your pain and diseases)
Sunrise view from Poon Hill
Tadapani, a place to watch the tower in the village
Ghasa, a paradise for bird watching
Learn Buddhism, and visit ancient monasteries
Unique Gurung, Magar and Thakali culture and generous hospitalities of the people living in this region
Spring Season is the best to discover the wild variety of flowers all around
The traditional farming system
Sight Seeing in Pokhara – the Phewa Lake, the Davis Fall, Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda), Gupteshwor Cave, Mahendra cave and many others
Pokhara valley view

Our Trekking Group

The trekking group to Round Annapurna Trek depends on the number of persons. Normally, we take in 1-10 persons in a group. However, if you are in a bigger group of more than 10 persons, we can manage the Annapurna Round Trekking accordingly. The maximum number '10' is the outcome of generally organized group treks. But, we are good at organizing treks for any group size you require.

Besides the trekking group, we have our local staffs to assist you as well. Trekking does not just mean traveling around; it will be more rewarding if you can gain good bunch of information of the areas you travel. So, we provide you with guides for that and in order to assure easy travel experience, we have porters who would carry on your luggage. We will facilitate you with 1 porter for 2 persons, 1 porter carrying maximum of 20 kg weight

Guides and Porters

For trekking group of 1 to 5 people, we provide – 1 Guide and Porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter).

For trekking group of more than 5 people, we provide – 1 Guide, 1 Assistant Guide and Porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter)

Accomodation and Meals

Our overnight stay would be on Tea houses and Guest Houses during Annapurna Round Trekking. Twin sharing comfortable beds and common bathroom will be provided. The place is clean and hygienic. However, if you require a single supplement accommodation, it can also be made available on request at an additional cost of US$ 200. But still you need to be aware that single supplement accommodation may not be available at all the places during your Round Annapurna Trek.

Our Around Annapurna Trek would let you experience typical Nepali food, special mountain foods and other cuisines including international cuisine like Indian, Tibetan, Italian, and Continental. You can always make your choices from the food menu available there. We will have breakfast and dinner at tea house/guest house whereas we will have lunch on our way.

While in Kathmandu and Pokhara, your accommodation is at tourist standard hotels facilitated with Attached Bath, A/C, 24 hours running hot/cold shower, Internet service and others. The facilities provided here is of 2 to 3 star standard hotel. We offer welcome dinner, farewell dinner and breakfasts during your stay in Kathmandu. Other meals as well as your other personal expenses will be from your own pocket during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea/Coffee) are included during Annapurna Round Trekking once you leave move ahead from Kathmandu.

Transportation

The means of transportation are private vehicles and tourist bus. Pick up and drop from airport to hotel, and hotel to airport will be done by the vehicles of Imperial Nepal Treks. Also, we will be driving from Kathmandu to Besishahar by a private vehicle.

Our Annapurna Round trekking will start with a drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar. From Besishahar, we will walk all the way to our destination. Upon reaching Nayapul while returning, we drive to Pokhara. We travel back to Kathmandu by taking a tourist bus from Pokhara early morning.

Safety and Precaution

It is necessary that you take in good precaution during your travel to avoid any difficulties in your Round Annapurna Trek. As the Annapurna Round Trekking leads to higher altitude range, you need some trustworthy, experienced, qualified and well-equipped people around you. Your safety is assured by the local trek guide and other staffs.

Since these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced, qualified and well-equipped leader such that your trek runs safe and successful one. The guides of Imperial Nepal Treks are trained and licensed from Nepal Government, certified from TAAN and Nepal Mountaineering Association with experience over 8 years. So, this is a double assurance for your safety and to make sure that you are in the correct and professionals hand. Thus, you need not worry about anything; we are here only at your service.

Health Issues

Regarding health issues, we are well aware that you are likely to get Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Going up high at faster pace is too harmful and can be fatal as well because of less oxygen. Some general symptoms of AMS are

Difficulty sleeping
Dizziness or light-headedness
Fatigue
Headache
Loss of appetite
Nausea or vomiting
Rapid pulse (heart rate)
Shortness of breath with exertion

Due to this, we need good time to adapt in the current environment and thus we have planned our itineraries in such a way that we get enough time for acclimatization to ensure your health safety.

A good planning for Around Annapurna Trek is a must to minimize the health risks with problems like AMS. And if you are a patient of heart, lungs or blood disease, it is very important that you consult with your doctors and familiarize yourself with the remedies for the diseases before attempting Round Annapurna Trek.

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Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu ()

With your arrival at the airport, we will be standing by to pick you up. This day will be your rest day and preparation day as well for the further days to come.

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek preparation ()

Imperial Nepal Treks arranges an entire day city visit around Kathmandu Valley. The point behind is to give you a chance to have the know-how of the Kathmandu city, the city of landmarks, sanctuaries and religious communities, for example, Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swoyambhunath, and numerous others. We will give you recreation time to rest and readiness for conclusive takeoff that is planned for the following day.

And after the day tour, we will be moving to a typical Nepali Resturant for Nepali food with live music.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Besishahar Drive and Trek to Khudi ()

From Kathmandu drive takes about 8 hours to Besisahar, overnight at Besisahar.

7 hours

Day 04: 2nd Day: Besisahar â€“ Bahundanda ()

At the place of Besisahar, the trail drops to a stream on a rough rock staircase to Bhalam Khola. After crossing it the trail leads several up and down, crosses rice paddies and subtropical forests through the place of Khudi, Bhulbhule, Ngadi and reaches Bahundanda. Walking time takes about 6 hours, overnight at Hotel in Bandana.

6 and half hours

Day 05: Trek to Chamje ()

From the Bahundanda, the trail descends on a step after passing several villages such as Lili Bir, Kaigoun, Ghermu point, the trail drops to cross the Marsyandi river and through Jagat reaches Chamje. Total walking time takes about 6 hours, overnight at Change

5-6 hours

Day 06: Trek to Bagarchhap ()

From Chamje crossing the Marsyandi River to the east bank and follows the trail along the river embankment. After that, the trail passes under an overhanging rock and climbs a rock staircase. It passes several villages such as Tal Besi, Tal Karte and reaches Dharapani. Walking time takes about 5 hours, overnight at Bagarchhap.

6 and half hours

Day 07: Trek to Chame ()

At the place of Dharapani, the route crosses several landslides and leads uphill through the forest. It passes the other places along Lattemarang, Kotho and coming to Chame. Walking time takes 6 hours, overnight at Chame.

5 hours

Day 08: Trek to Pissang ()

From Chame, trekking trail leads continuously through the bank of Marsyandi River. It passes Bharatang and comes Pisang. Walking time takes about 5 hours, overnight at passing.

5 hours

Day 09: Trek to Manang ()

From Pisang, one can follow the very soft trail to Manang through the place of Hongdae, Mungji, Bryaga and reaches Manag. Walking time takes about 4 hours, overnight at Manang.

5 hours

Day 10: Acclimatization day In Manang ()

The seventh day of the trek is an acclimatization day. Being active is the right way to adapt to the higher altitude and thinning air rather than laying low. Therefore, to aid acclimatization, wither take a short hike to the ridge nearby Gangapurna glacier or walk up to the cave above Manang village. The remaining time will be utilized walking the villages appreciating the beauty of the village, native people, and their culture. We take all the measures required to acclimatize before heading the higher altitude. The night will be spent at a lodge in Manang.

Day 11: Trek to Lader ()

At the place of Manag trail leads continuously ascending to Letdar through several places such as Tergi, Gunsang, Yak Kharka and one can enter to Letdar. Walking time takes approximately 5 hours, overnight at Lader.

5 and half hours

Day 12: Trek to Thorang Phedi ()

From Letdar, the mountain path leads continuously to climb along the east bank of the Jarjung Khola, after crossing a wooden bridge. The path makes a short ascent and comes to Throng Phedi. Walking time takes about 3 hours, overnight at Throng Phedi.

3 hours

Day 13: Trek to Muktinath via Thorang La ()

The trail is steep immediately after leaving Thrungphedi, continuously through the high camp cross-moraines up to pass (Thorung La). Thorung La, with its traditional, current, prayer flag and stone cairn, are at an elevation of 5416m. After Thorung La trail leads all the way of descending to Muktinath (3800m). Walking time takes about 8 hours, overnight at Muktinath.

8 hours

Day 14: Trek to Marpha ()

The tenth day of the trek, the trail takes a downward direction towards the Kaligandaki Valley through the bank of the holy Kali Gandaki River and finally towards windy valley - Jomsom. The trail then heads towards Marpha, a village development committee in the Mustang district and the apple capital of the nation. The night is spent at a lodge in Marpha.

6 hours

Day 15: Marpha to Ghasa ()

From Marpha trail leads easy path through the bank of Kali Gandaki River to Kalopani. After there, trail descending through the place of Lete village and enter to Ghasa. Walking time takes about 6 hrs, overnight at Ghasa.

6 hours

Day 16: Trek to Tatopani ()

From Ghasa, Mountain trail leads almost descending to beautiful waterfalls of Rupsachhara. After that, it passes several villages reaches Tatopani. , Walking time takes approximately 5 hours, overnight at camp.

5 hours

Day 17: Trek to Ghorepani ()

At the place of Tatopani, after a short walk, one can crosses Kali Gandaki River Bridge. From there the trail leads climbing very steeply on the stone staircase. The climb continues steeply to the large village of Ghara, Shikha, and finally, through the Rhododendron forest reaches Ghorepani. Walking time takes about 8 hours, overnight at Ghorepani.

7-8 hours

Day 18: Hike to Poon Hill and Trek to Pokhara ()

Last day of the trek and our first destination is Poonhill for the best view of the sunrise and our second destination is Pokhara. Today we wake up earlier than the usual trek day, as the motive of the day is to enjoy the view of the first ray of the sun. About an hour walk uphill will take us to the top of Poon Hill, also known as photographer’s Paradise where you will be greeted with the first ray of the sun hitting the summit of the snowcapped peaks. After spending some time taking pictures and enjoying the view we track back to the lodge at Ghorepani have breakfast and move towards Nayapul which brings you to the end of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. From Nayapul we take a tourist standard bus that will bring us to Pokhara. On reaching Pokhara, you can either hang around in the lakeside or spend some quality time alone or enjoy your time with the rest of the crew members. The night will be spent at a tourist standard hotel in Pokhara.

7 hours

Day 19: Drive to Kathmandu ()

Today, from Pokhara we catch a tourist standard bus to Kathmandu. Leaving Pokhara we head east toward the capital city, Kathmandu. After 7 hours of drive all the way through Prithvi Highway, we reach Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu you will be escorted to your hotel, where you can freshen up and rest for some time. Around the evening, the company representatives conduct a short meeting to discuss the trip, your experience, and the feedback. By the time dinner will also be ready. The night will be spent at a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu.

Notice
(The usual day for a trek: Every day, our guides will come to wake you up at around 7:00-7:30 am. In case of special days like sunrise viewing days, our guides will wake you up early in the morning at around 4-4:30 am. A western breakfast like porridge, oats, toasts, etc. will be served at around 8:00-8:30 am. The lunch will be served from a teahouse menu at about 12-1pm. However, the lunchtime can also be postponed on request. The dinner will be served at around 8:30-9:00 pm. Your accommodation is arranged at a lodge or also in a tourist standard hotel (subject to availability) where we stop for overnight.

While you are walking, you can also request your guide to slow down and stop at the places where you want to take some snaps. After dinner and before going to bed your team leader will brief you regarding the next day’s schedule.)

7 hours

What's Included

SERVICE INCLUDES

Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle
A full day sightseeing in religious and historic places of Kathmandu with our experienced Guide.
3 Nights twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotel with breakfast
The public bus from Kathmandu to Besisahar/ Private taxi from Nayapul to Pokhara
Tourist Bus ticket Pokhara to Kathmandu
1 Night twin sharing accommodation in Pokhara
Full board meals (3 meals a day – breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Tea/Coffee (Served in a cup)
Seasonal fresh fruit after dinner
Licensed and well-trained English speaking guide and his entire expenses
A porter (One porter for each two members) and his entire expenses
Insurance of Guide and Porter
All required local tax and Gov tax
Down jackets and sleeping bags
Lodge/Teahouse accommodation during the trekking period.
Trekking Permit for cases like Annapurna Conservation Area entry fee.
Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) card.
All legislative procedures charges.
Medical supplies like First Aid Kit.
Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

SERVICE EXCLUDES

Lunch, dinner and other expenses during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Liquors like alcohol and other beverages including mineral water; also, personal expenses like laundry, phone calls, and internet are excluded.
Emergency rescue evacuation from Helicopter or any personal accident insurance during emergencies.
Luggage weighing more than 20 kg per person needs an extra charge and private trekking gears.
Your international flight tickets, pre-departure date or date extensions or reissues if required.
Nepal Visa Fee (the issuance of the visa is easy upon arrival).
Gifts and souvenirs you collect.

FAQ

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Fun and fulfilling Apr 2024

Friends

If there was a trek that had supposedly all the best views of nature in the world, it would have to Annapurna Half Circuit. From lush forests and windy rivers, to gaping valleys and towering snow-capped mountains, the trek each day from low to high altitudes left me spoilt for views. I am glad that I signed up for the trek with Imperial Nepal Treks, as they not only met each and every one of their promises in the package, but also went above and beyond to ensure that my friend group would feel safe, full and fulfilled by the end of the trek.

Our guide, Babu Nirmal, was more of a friend than a guide, that we easily became comfortable with given his friendly and easygoing nature. Throughout the trek, he checked in on us each morning to ensure we were feeling alright for the trek, and was always willing to help us in any way possible. He always accommodated our pace, and supported us whenever we were feeling tired, sometimes literally and sometimes by offering to carry our load.

My favourite memories from this trek were the times we had fun whilst we were not trekking. From playing snooker at snooker houses together, to watching and celebrating Manchester United win Manchester City 2-0 in the FA Cup final together at a guesthouse in Chame, these are just snippets of the amazing time we had together. Even after the trek ended, he showed us around Pokhara to ensure we had a fun-filled time there, bringing us to popular restaurants and boating around Phewa Lake.

Our porters, Devindhar and Ram, were strong and friendly. They never once faltered behind, and were always providing the best of service during meals, bringing us our food and drinks and clearing our tables, as well as a complimentary fruit bowl each night after dinner. Without them, we definitely would not have conquered Thorong La Pass!

Ram (another one), the agent I contacted to liaise the details of the trek and the services provided, was always responsive and accommodative as well. Without him, this whole trip, that surpassed all expectations, would not have been made possible.

Tze hsien L

Great ABC Trek Experience - April 2017

Very good service from Imperial Nepal Treks. Ram is very helpful from the beginning of planning until our flight back home. He always make sure that we are satisfied enough with the itinerary and accommodation along the package.

Our guide is Santosh. Santosh is also a very friendly guide. He always making sure about our safety and comfort along the treks. Their porters are also very polite and always try to give great service to us.

All in all, Imperial Nepal Trek gives us great experience along our visit in Nepal. Definitely will use their service again in the future!

Indra G

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