Annapurna Circuit Trek For 14 Days | Thorong La Pass

Name: Annapurna Circuit Trek For 14 Days | Thorong La Pass | Cost, Itinerary
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SKU: 2577
Price: 590 USD
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Overview

Famous and historic circuit trekking over thorong la pass has been changed with infrastructural modernization. It is not like the same as it used to be in the 70s’ but the beauty i of nature has not been changed by that much.

APC is still a best trekking circuit destination and has many options on itinerary.

Annapurna Circuit Trek Altitude

Annapurna Circuit Trek is also regarded as the high pass trekking. This trek commence from 800 meters i.e. Besisahar and takes you the highest point of this trek to 5,416 meters i.e. Thorong la Pass. One of the major attraction of this trek is Muktinath Temple. Muktinath Temple is also considered as the temple which lies at the highest altitude in Nepal. Muktinath temple lies at 3800 meters above the sea level.

Trekker at thorong la pass. — ***Pic: Trekker at Thorong La Pass.***

Trek in December

December is regarded as the winter season in Nepal. So, in December you can find the temperature of the Annapurna Circuit very cold. In December, the trail might be disturbed by the snow. So, spikes is highly recommended to trek to Annapurna Circuit in December. It may makes the trekkers feel easy. Trekking to Annapurna Circuit in December is highly recommended for those trekkers who loves the total surrounding fully covered with snow. It is also the best time to experience the snowfall while hiking.

Walking the snow-clad trails of the annapurna circuit. — ***Pic: Walking the snow-clad trails of the Annapurna Circuit.***

Solo Trekking

If you have question regarding solo trekking to Annapurna Circuit then the answer is yes you can trek solo to Annapurna Circuit. There are various things you must consider during your solo trek to Annapurna Circuit. Firstly, you have to collect the permit i.e. Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS. Now, after getting the Permit pack your back. While packing your bag, pack the most essential things first required for trek such as down jacket, trekking shoes, trekking poles, 3 to 4 pairs of clothes for sleeping and hiking, 3 to 4 pair of socks, undergarments and so on. Don’t pack the items more than you need. This is because it creates difficulty during the trek.

While trekking solo to Annapurna Circuit, you must have all the information regarding the expenses you need during the trek such as for food, accommodation and various services. Having total information about the expenses required is most required in order to prevent from difficulty during the trek. You should also consider the do’s and don’ts of the Annapurna Area. If you are beginner trekker then we recommended you to hire guide and porter.

Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost

There are various itinerary that defines the Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost. Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost differs from the number of days you choose to trek as well as the facilities such as accommodation, food, porter to carry your luggage and so on. Normally for 13 days, the cost starts from $640. For the further information about the cost inclusion and exclusion, you can click here.

Best Time

The autumn season i.e. August, September and October is regarded as the best time for Annapurna Circuit Trek. Autumn is regarded as the best season to trek Annapurna Circuit because the monsoon season occurs just before autumn which helps to clear the air of the surrounding as well as the trail to Annapurna Circuit also remains dust free. Autumn is considered as the peak trekking season in Nepal where the tea houses in the trek remains busy.

Walking through greenery trail under the shadow of annapurna — ***Pic: Walking through greenery trail under the shadow of Annapurna***

You can also trek to Annapurna Circuit in winter season. Winter season mainly starts from mid-November and ends at February. This can be best season for the trekkers who want to avoid crowd. The days and nights during the trek remains very cold. The route may remain blocked by heavy snowfall which may make the trek delay. Despite of this, if you love to experience snowfall or love to be in peaceful environment along with the white scenery around the surrounding, the winter season can be an ideal season to trek to Annapurna Circuit.

Spring season i.e. March, April and May brings warmer and longer days. This season is regarded as the best season for Annapurna Circuit Trek after autumn. If you can’t or don’t want to trek Annapurna Circuit during autumn due to crowd or busy trail, teahouse and so on then spring is the best alternative for you. This season offers you the beautiful rhododendron around the surrounding.

Things to enjoy in Annapurna Circuit Trek

Beautiful valley with rural settlement
World deepest george "Kali Gandaki"
Manang, Jomsom and Muktinath region
Indulging diverse Nepalese landscape and culture
Thorong la pass
Panoramic view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range from Poonhill

Price & Details of other packages of Nepalgram

S.No.		Luxury	All Incl	Service
1	Cost (in USD $) Details	1595	845	480
2	Licensed Guide	√	√	√
3	Accommodation during trek	Standard	Private	×
4	Transportation to trek start point	Private	Shared	Shared
5	Shower	√	√	√
6	Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service	Private	Private	×
7	Hotel at KTM/Pokhara	5 Star	Standard	×
8	Food on trek(BLD)	Unlimited Meal	3 Meal	×
9	Desert	From Menu	Fresh Fruit	×
10	Soft drink	unlimited	1	×
11	Porter	Private	Shared	×
12	Company Cap & T-shirt	√	√	×
13	Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned	√	√	×
14	Hard drink	Local Brand	×	×
15	Warm up hike	√	×	×
16	Farewell party/dinner	√	×	×
17	Buffer day for trek	√	×	×
18	Food in the city	×	×	×

All Inclusive package

Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $845 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
“All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”

COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Annapurna Circuit Trek – All inclusive package
1 night Standard Hotel in Pokhara (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
All accommodations Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek
All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims) and Local fees; if applicable.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
All the Transportation.
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Card processing fee for online payable amount
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination

Cost Excludes of Annapurna Circuit Trek – All inclusive package

Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
Your Travel and medical insurance.
All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee in the morning are included with breakfast.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).

Guide+B/B Package OR Service package
“Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”
Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $480 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

COST DETAILS OF SERVICE PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Annapurna Circuit Trek for Guide+B/B Package
All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims) and Local fees; if applicable.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
All the Transportation.
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination

Cost Excludes of Annapurna Circuit Trek for Guide+B/B Package

LUXURY PACKAGE

“Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”
Price for luxury package = USD $1595 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Annapurna Circuit Trek for Luxury Package

1 night 5 star Hotel in Pokhara (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
Best available accommodations with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with all drink during the trek
All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims) and Local fees; if applicable.
Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
All the Transportation.
A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for one trekker).
Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
All government taxes and office expenses.
Card processing fee for online payable amount
Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver.

Cost Excludes of Annapurna Circuit Trek for luxury package

Day 1 :

Drive to Nagdi (800m) and to Bahundanda.

• Altitude – 800 meters
• Special – Bahun Danda
• Time – 8 hours
• Activity – Drive in private vehicle and short hike

short manaslu basecamp circuit trekking nepal — ***Pic: Kathmandu to Besisahar Drive***

At your arrival to Nepal our representative will welcome you at the terminal point and take you to your hotel. You will be briefed about the Annapurna circuit trekking details either on the day of your arrival or the very next day, which ever suits you best. In the briefing you will also be introduced to your guide. We will take you to Besisahar and then to Bahaundanda on our vehicle, and we will start our Annapurna Circuit trek.

Day 2 :

Trek from Bahundanda to Chyamje (1430 m)

• Altitude – 1430 meters
• Special – View of mountains, rivers and waterfalls
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Trekking

Waterfall seen from the tea house we stayed at Syange in our Annapurna circuit trekkinhg — ***Pic: Waterfall seen on the way***

Bahun is a word derived from Bhramin caste who are the local residents of Bahundanda village, and literal meaning of Danda is ridge. Today we trek from Bahundanda to Chyamje for 6 hours, which starts with downhill across the paddy field. View of mountains and snow capped Himalaya is mesmerizing. Lunch break on the side of the river gives great view of waterfall. During your trekking around Annapurna, many waterfalls and a few unavoidable roads are great excuses to make new friends trekking in the same region towards Manaslu circuit, Manang trek or Narphu Valley trek.

Day 3 :

Chyamje to Bagarchhap

• Altitude – 2160 meters
• Special – view of mountains
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Crossing through suspension bridge and trekking

crossing suspension bridge near jhinu hotspring — ***Pic: Crossing suspension bridge to reach Bagarchhap***

Chyamje is a small village in front of a beautiful waterfall. After breakfast we start our trekking towards Bagarchhap for about 6 hours. Today we split with the folks who are taking the Manaslu circuit trek from a place called Dharapani and this is where you will see Mt. Manaslu. After walking 30 minutes from Bagarchhap, we can get to Danaque; so if you are interested to walk further, you can keep walking to Danaque (deepest gorge of Kaligandaki). Bagarchhap is small village and peaceful in comparison to Danaque.

Day 4 :

Bagarchhap to Chame (2630 m)

• Altitude – 2630 meters
• Special – View of mountains
• Time – 7 hours
• Activity – Trekking through easy trail and forest trail

Village of Muktinath right at the bottom off thorong la pass after trekking over — ***Pic: On the way to Chame***

Chame is headquartering Manang district. You will see many government offices and a few good hotels in this destination. Trekking from Bagarchhap to Chame passes across the jungle, waterfall and a few small villages. View of the mountains like Manaslu and part of Annapurna is magnificent. Lamjung Himal seen from Chame village is mesmerizing. Hot spring at Chame can be one of the attractions of your choice; hot springs can be reached after crossing the river that we have followed all day along.

Day 5 :

Chame to Pisang (3300m)

• Altitude – 3300 meters
• Special – Apple farm and mountains
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Trekking

staring at the mountains from yak kharka while taking break on Round Annapurna trek — ***Pic: Looking at the mountains***

Trek from Chame to Pisang takes about 5 hours. Most of today’s walk will be by the road, but the scenery of forest, river morphology, villages and wideness of the valley will look amazing. There are lower and upper Pisang; we will stay at lower Pisang and if you are interested you can request your guide to walk to upper Pisang for a side trip. Upper pisang is just opposite to lower Pisang and has a monastery. View of Pisang peak and part of Annapurna looks magnificent from this destination.

Day 6 :

Pisang to Manang (3570m)

• Altitude – 3570 meters
• Special – mountains, yaks, crops and eye-catchy view of surroundings
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Trekking

Manang village and Gangapurna lake seen in distance while trekking down from Nar phu valley over kang la pass — ***Pic: Approaching view of Manang***

Gradual walk from Pisang to Manang has two options. One goes via Nagwol which is smart idea for avoiding the road but you need to walk uphill to get to Nagwol village and descend to Manang. If you choose to take the road to go to Manang it is an easy trail, and wide open river valley looks great. Places like Humde (has airport), Braka (has a historic Monastery) are historic and beautiful. If you choose the ridge walk to avoid the road for today’s trek, make sure you have enough snacks, but be happy that you will get unreal view of valley and the majestic Annapurna at once.

Day 7 :

Acclimatization day in Manang. Short hike to Gangapurna glaciar lake or yak shed.

• Altitude – meters
• Special – Gangapurna glacier lake, tilicho lake and mountains
• Time – 1 hours hike
• Activity – short hike

Gangapurna lake — ***Pic: Gangapurna Lake***

Today is acclimatization day, which means you will hike up to certain height and come back down to sleep at the lower altitude. There are plenty of options for the side trip at Manang. Monastery at the top of the ridge will give a great view of Manang village and surrounding mountain range. If you walk across the river, you will get to Gangapurna Lake. If you want to continue walking uphill from Gangapurna Lake; you will get to a great view point and yak shed. Walking around the village in the afternoon is the best way to witness some local activities and meet some friendly people.

Day 8 :

Manang to Ledar (4250m)

• Altitude – 4250 meters
• Special – valleys
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Trekking

the trail of Round Annapurna trek — ***Pic: Hiking towards Ledar***

Ledar is 1 more hour's walk from Yak kharka, which is a great view point for Thorongla Phedi. The view of sunset and sunrise is awesome from this small village. We choose Ledar for our destination to avoid the crowd at Yak kharka and to have a shorter walk to High camp on the next trekking day. Manag to Ledar will take approximately 6 hours.

Day 9 :

Trek from Ledar to Highcamp (4925m)

• Altitude – 4925 meters
• Special – Stunning view of mountains
• Time – 5 hours
• Activity – Trekking

Mountain view and stack of stone — ***Pic: Mountains and the stone stack by girl***

After breakfast at Ledar we start our trekking adventure in high altitude. Walk slow and steady to save energy. Ledar has a great view of river valley and surrounding mountains. After crossing the river via suspension bridge, we will pass by a rock fall zone where your guide will assist you to walk carefully. After passing the rocky zone you will get to a small village right at the bottom of big rock, this is Phedi. After two hours of walking up from Phedi you will get to High camp for Thorong La Pass. High camp has only one tea house, so do not expect the best accommodation. Nature is in the leading role at this point and the rest has to be compromised.

Day 10 :

Highcamp to Muktinath (3800m) (the pass day)

• Altitude – 3800 meters
• Special – Muktinath Temple and Mountains
• Time – 12 hours
• Activity – Trekking

mountains seen from muktinath village after passing thorong la pass in Round Annapurna trek — ***Pic: From the trail to Muktinath***

We will start our trek early morning after breakfast arranged by your guide. Walking up to the Thorong La pass is not difficult and it's not steep uphill, but at the altitude above 4000 meters it is always hard to walk. Go slow, follow your guide and let your guide know if anything is abnormal. After 2 hours of walking you will get to the top of Thorong La pass. Descend is really easy in comparison to what you have climbed earlier. Walking downhill gives you amazing view of the river valley, and new mountains come into sight; Mt Dhaulagiri (8164 meters), Nilgiri, Dhampus peak and a few others. Once you get to Base camp on the other side of the pass the trail goes flat all the way to Muktinath. Muktinath has a beautiful Hindu and Buddhist temple. Dry landscape of Muktinath resembles you of Tibet, Muktinath lies in the Mustang region of Nepal.

Day 11 :

Muktinath to Jomsom (2700m)

• Altitude - 2700 meters
• Special – View of diverse landscapes
• Time – 7/8 hours
• Activity – Walking on flat terrain

Jomsom Muktinath Hike — ***Pic: Eye-appealing view of mountains during the hike***

Muktinath to Jomsom is an easy walk on the flat terrain. The deserted landscape passing through villages like Jharkot is beautiful. View of Dhaulagiri Himal and villages like Kagbeni will take your breath away. Jomosom is one of the biggest villages you will see during the entire trekking of APC. There is an option to fly out to Pokhara from the airport at Jomsom.

Day 12 :

Jomsom to Tatopani (1190m) by bus.

• Altitude - 1190 meters
• Special – hot spring
• Time – 8/9 hours
• Activity – Travelling in bus and relax at tatopani

Jhinu hotspring / Tatopani — ***Pic: Soaking in the warmth of Tatopani, where nature heals the soul***

Tatopani is famous for its hot springs. Dipping your tired feet after days of walking relaxes your muscles and makes you comfortable. An hour's drive from Jomsom to Tatopani is basically easy, which makes this a chilled rest day at the end of your trek. Have fun and enjoy the last day with your whole trekking team; guides, porters and fellow trekkers.

Day 13 :

Drive to Pokhara, overnight at hotel in Lakeside.

• Altitude - 1400 meters
• Special – Scenic view of surrounding
• Time – 7 hours
• Activity – Travelling in bus and enjoying night life at Pokhara

Mustang trek — ***Pic: Popular tourist destination Phewa Lake at Pokhara***

Driving back to Pokhara will take around 7 hours. Once you get back to Pokhara the city vibe will catch you, enjoy the return to civilization after 12 days of trekking in the Mountains of Annapurna. Pokhara is a beautiful city with lake, we will have your hotel near to the Phewa lake. As being near to lake you can go boating across the lake to lake house or a small island with temple of Godess Barahi. Night life in Pokhara is nice with number of pubs and clubs. Make sure you enjoy moderately though, to get up early to catch the bus to Kathmandu.

Day 14 :

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

FAQ of Annapurna Circuit Trek

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What time of year is ideal for the Annapurna Trek?

The best seasons for the Annapurna trip are autumn or the months of September and October. Pleasant temperatures during the day of 15 to 17 degrees Celsius and lows of 5 degrees Celsius prevail. The Annapurna Circuit is also a wonderful idea in early November because the days will still be warm and sunny.
The peak season for this trek is also considered to be the spring, which runs from late March to early June. Even at a high altitude, as spring unfolds, the days become longer and hotter and the nights grow shorter and warmer. Even yet, it will still be tolerably cool and windy at night and in the morning. In the higher and lower sections, respectively, the region’s usual daytime temperatures range from 5 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius.

How challenging is the trek around Annapurna?

An elevation of 5,416 meters at Thorong La Pass marks the highest point of the moderate to challenging Annapurna Circuit Trek. For some hikers, the walk might be difficult because of the lengthy ascents, abrupt descents, and unpredictability of the weather.

What accommodations are available? At the time of the Annapurna Trek?

The Annapurna Circuit is regarded as a walk with tea houses. As a result, most of the settlements have tea houses or hotels where travellers can rest.
It is best to understand that tea houses in this area generally refer to simple lodgings with heated beds, bed sheets, pillows, and blankets. The boarders are expected to share the restrooms, which are typically located outside the main structure.
Despite the fact that basic bedding is supplied, Nepalgram Adventure suggests that you bring a sleeping bag if you can because it can be rather chilly at times.

What is the price of the Annapurna Circuit Trek permit?

The price of your Annapurna Circuit trip permit is determined on how long your journey will last. A TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card will cost USD 10, while a foreigner’s Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) will cost USD 30.

For the Annapurna Circuit Trek, do I need a guide?

The Annapurna Circuit Trek does require a guide. A guide can aid you with route navigation, educate you about the local way of life as well as surrounding area, and help you in an emergency.

Do I require a permit to hike the Annapurna Circuit?

Yes, a permit is necessary to hike in the Annapurna Conservation Area. The Nepal Tourism Board or the checkpoints along the hiking route are the places to get the permission.

The Annapurna Circuit Trek takes how long?

The walk takes between 15 to 20 days to complete and travels a distance of from 160 to 230 kilometers, depending on the route you pick.

It is a famous circuit trek in Nepal. Started in the 70s – Annapurna circuit trek is a legendary trekking destination in Nepal, lies in Annapurna Himalaya range.

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Trekking in this circuit trail starts from a low altitude of 800 meters above the sea level and goes all the way to 5416 meters to walk trekkers over the pass.
Because of this wide variation in the altitude – Annapurna circuit trek is famously loved by trekkers till today.
River valley at apc trek At this point of long river valley – 2 rivers meets. One coming from Thorng phedi & another coming from gorge between mesokanta pass & Thorong la pass side
Annapurna circuit trek starts with views of the beautiful river valley with unbelievable rural settlement. This trail of APC alternates between the river and the road, which makes the trekking both easy as well as interesting. If it’s your second time trekking in APC trail – you will have lots of opportunities to wonder and amaze at what you see and would have seen in your previous trek.

To the end of this versatile trek, our trekking walks through the world’s deepest gorge Kali Gandaki with Annapurna I rising up to 8091 m in the East and Dhaulagiri 8167 m in the West! We savor the fabulous mountain views from Poonhill and discover the diverse Annapurna region. Whereas Mount Manaslu 8156 meters above the sea level is visible during the beginning of the trek and the range of Annapurna looks unreal; your photos are going to look like a painting from a fine artist. At the beginning of our Annapurna circuit trek we meet Manaslu circuit trekking trail.

Furthermore, Annapurna Circuit Trek also takes us to Manang, Jomsom and the Muktinath region, which again gets us acquainted with the diverse Nepalese landscape and culture. Both the culture & landscape of Manang village and Mustang region is an interesting part of this trekking. For your information – Upper mustang trek is a restricted and loved monsoon trekking destination in Nepal.

Manang at the altitude of 3,519 meters is a major town in the Manang District of Nepal. It is situated in the broad valley of the Marshyangdi River, North of the Annapurna mountain range. The river flows from the East to the West, and the 5,416-meters high Thorong La pass leads to Muktinath Hindu temple in the pristine landscape of God mountain. To the North there is the Chulu East peak of 6,584 m. Most groups trekking around the Annapurna range will take resting days in Manang to acclimatize to the high altitude (basically the concept is to sleep low and trek high), before taking on Thorong La pass.
Trekking trail at annapurna circuit trek Picture: Trekking Trail during Annapurna Circuit Trek

How difficult is Annapurna Circuit Trek?
Annapurna Circuit Trek is regarded as one of the longest treks to do in Nepal. Annapurna Circuit Trek offers the hikers beautiful view of the snow capped mountains along it offers the flora and fauna, authentic villages and the culture of the local people on the trail. Talking about the difficulty, Annapurna Circuit Trek falls under the moderate trek to Nepal.

You can find the Annapurna Circuit Trek easily in autumn and spring season in comparison to monsoon and winter season. This is because the monsoon and winter season have a high chance of route to be slippery due to the rain and snow. If you are planning for Annapurna Circuit trek, be wise to choose the best season to prevent difficulty during the trek.

Looking forward to Annapurna Circuit Trek

There are now motor-able roads in the area as well as trails where goods are transported on jeep or mules, or carried by porters.

Muktinath is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhist located in the Muktinath Valley at an altitude of 3,710 meters, at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass. Within Hinduism, it is called Mukti Kshetra, which literally means the “place of liberation”.

The ancient name of Muktinath before Buddhist origin is Thiru Saligramam. The Buddhists call it Chumig Gyatsa, which in Tibetan means “Hundred Waters”. For Tibetan Buddhists, Muktinath is a very important place of Dakinis, Goddesses known as Sky Dancers. This is the place of Nirvana. We continue our trek to the East to Poonhill which is one of the world’s best view points and from where we can see the 360°view of Himalayas (including Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri range).
Prayers flags right above Muktinath Temple – we walk along these flags while doing Annapurna circuit

We will be following the local village trails along the Ghorepani trekking route, leading towards Ghorepani. Along the trail we will pass through villages, terrace fields and forests. This is a long trek for travelers wishing to circle the Annapurna massif with stunning views. Please contact us if you have any questions, we are happy to help!
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Outline Itinerary for Annapurna Circuit Trek
Day 1 – Drive to Nagdi (800m) and to Bahundanda.
Day 2 – Trek from Bahundanda to Chyamje (1430 m)
Day 3 – Chyamje to Bagarchhap
Day 4 – Bagarchhap to Chame (2630 m)
Day 5 – Chame to Pisang (3300m)
Day 6 – Pisang to Manang (3570m)
Day 7 – Acclimatization day in Manang. Short hike to Gangapurna glaciar lake or yak shed.
Day 8 – Manang to Ledar (4250m)
Day 9 – Trek from Ledar to Highcamp (4925m)
Day 10 – Highcamp to Muktinath (3800m) (the pass day)
Day 11 – Muktinath to Jomsom (2700m)
Day 12 – Jomsom to Tatopani (1190m) by bus.
Day 13 – Drive to Pokhara, overnight at hotel in Lakeside.
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