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Annapurna Round Circuit is one of the most popular trekking which runs through Annapurna region, west of Kathmandu. This is the region's classic long- distance trek for which you’ll need an absolute 18 to 21 days (three weeks would be safer and more enjoyable). The route follows two river valleys, Marshyangdi and Kaligandaki, crossing between them over the Thorong-La Pass, at 5416m, the highest pass in this trek. During the trek you will see many Himalayan peaks ranging in height from 6000- 8167m (Dhaulagiri) and will pass through villages of different castes- Gurung, Brahman, Chhetri, Thakali, Tamang- learning something of their culture.
The popularity of the Annapurna region is entirely understandable; being amongst some of the most dramatic scenery in the world there are trekking routes to suit all seasons and levels of fitness. The best seasons for doing this trek are October to December and mid-March to May.
OUTLINE-ITINERARY
Day 01. Drive from Kathmandu to Bensisahar By bus (6-7 hrs) and stay over night
Day 02. Trek to Bahundanda (1310m) 6-7 hrs and stay over night
Day 03. Trek to jagat(1308m) 5 hrs and stay over night
Day 04. Trek to Bagarchap and stay overnight
Day 05. Trek to Chame and stay over night
Day 06. Trek to Pisang (3200m) and stay over night
Day 07. Trek to Manang (3540m) 5 hrs and stay over night
Day 08. Acclimatization day in Manang (3540m)
Day 09. Trek to Churi-latter (4200m) 4-5 hrs and stay over night
Day 10. Trek to High Camp (4450m) 3-4 hrs and stay over night
Day 11. Trek to Muktinath (3760m) 6-7 hrs via Thorung-la pass and stay over night
Day 12. Trek to Kaagbeni (2800m) 3 hrs and stay over night
Day 13. Trek to Marpha (2670mm) 5-6 hrs and overnight
Day 14. Trek to Ghasha and stay over night
Day 15. Trek to Tatopani (1190m) 5-6 hrs and stay over night
Day 16. Rest day at Tatopani
Day 17. Trek to Ghorepani (2860m) 6-7 hrs and stay over night
Day 18. Ghorepani Hike to Poon hill (3210m) for sun rise and trek to Tadapani (2590m) 6-7 hrs and stay overnight
Day 19. Trek to Ghandrung and stay overnight
Day 20. Trek to Birethanti
Day 21. Trek to Nayapul (1100m) and drive to pokhara
Day 22. Drive back to Kathmandu.
