Annapurna Circuit Trek - 15 Days

Overview of Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most popular trekking destinations for exploring various things. You will see different people's lifestyles, their typical cultures, and their customs. It has a naturally and culturally unique beauty. First, you visit the Marshyangdi riverside and Manang valley after crossing the highest pass of Thorong La at 5416m. Visit the Kaligandaki riverside along Jomsom Muktinath. It has totally different landscapes: holiness, Apple Valley, a windy valley, and an open valley like a desert. You have a lot of chances to see many kinds of wild animals, such as snow leopards, monkeys, mountain goats, blue sheep, red pandas, and many kinds of birds. Yaks are the main animals; you will see so many yaks, and they produce Yak cheese. There are well-managed tourist lodges and facilities, and they provide excellent services with warm hospitality.

Annapurna Circuit Trekking begins with first landing at Kathmandu Airport and staying overnight at a nice hotel in Kathmandu, then driving the next day to Besisahar or further. It is such a beautiful nature trek and wilderness high pass along the popular river banks of Marshyandi and Kaligandaki. First, in hilly regions, mixed people live; they are farmers and grow lots of crops. They have an amazing lifestyle, typical of their culture. It is slowly ascending along many beautiful villages, such as Bulbule, Ngadi, Syange, Jagat, Taal, Dharapani, Chame, Pisang, and Manang.

The Annapurna Circuit Trek is a popular and beautiful trekking route in Nepal. It is an easily accessible, naturally and culturally beautiful, and authentic adventure high pass at Thorong La, 5416m. We customize a 15- to 21-day perfect itinerary. First visit Manang Valley along the Marshyangdi riverside, then after crossing the high pass, trek along Jomsom Muktinath via Kaligandaki river bank with heavy winds. Jomsom Marpha village has lots of tasty apple gardens, and Tatopani Natural (a hot spring) has an orange garden. Then, finally, you can look back at all of the glorious mountains from Poonhill, and the trek ends near Pokhara. It is a fantastic combination of trekking.

We take you slowly and recommend having a rest in the beautiful village at "Manang," a day excursion to the viewpoint, and exploring the typical village and monastery. It will be great acclimatization for the high pass of "Thorong La." You will see many crystal-clear, white-snow mountains from every ridge. Manang Valley is wonderful because it has less vegetation and an airport.

After crossing the highest pass, Thorong La, at 5416m, there is a big drop to part of the Mustang. It is totally desert and wilderness. Muktinath is the holiness of Hindus and Buddhists, and they respect each other and never quarrel. Jomsom Kagbeni, Marpha Valley, Kaligandaki Valley, or Windy Valley Jomsom Marpha is well known as the capital of Apple products. They produce lots of apples, and it would be very tasty as well. If someone doesn’t have much time, they fly from Jomsom to Pokhara.

We recommend continuing the trek to Kalopani, Ghasa, and the world’s deepest gorge," said DANA village. Tatopani, which means natural "hot spring," has been well managed beside the river. After a successful adventure with high passes, treks, and ups and downs, your muscles have got painful and tired. So, if you can drop into a nice, warm pool for an hour or more, it makes for wonderful relief. Then, ascend to the most popular hill, Poon Hill (3210 m), from where you will again see all the Himalayan ranges in 360-degree views. Your trek will end near Pokhara, and you will drive back to the beautiful, the largest city in Pokhara. It has a huge lake. The next day, go from Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight or by comfortable tourist bus and stay in Kathmandu. On the next day's departure, "UNAT" arranges a private vehicle to drop off passengers at the airport.

Annapurna circuit trekking entails discovering new places, learning about the local culture, and gaining valuable experience. Authentic adventure and wilderness beauty, It will be a perfect 15-day itinerary at a reasonable price. There is a short trip to visit Tilicho Lake and Ice Lake, or a week-long extension to visit the hidden valley of Nar Phu. We customize your trip according to your schedule. It is also possible to hike the Annapurna round plus base camp along Ghorepani Poon Hill. Exploring local lifestyle, culture, religion, geographical diversity, white-snow mountain views, crops and fruits, and wildlife animals, flora, and fauna Our Unique Nepal Adventure Treks team is well-trained, first aid-trained, and professional. They provide first-class services and help with every difficulty. Our guide will brief us every evening after dinner about tomorrow's trekking program and share some relevant information about Nepal. They ensure your safety, success, and a pleasant and memorable trip.

How about lodging and food on the Annapurna Circuit trek?

There are well-managed lodges with neat and clean rooms with beds. They provide organic, hygienic, and various meals with respect and warm hospitality.

What is the lifestyle, culture, tradition, customs, festivals, and religion of the locality?

First, till Manang Valley, before Thorong La Pass, the people are mixed, but most are Gurung and Lama.

After completing your Adventure High Pass in Mustang or Kaligandaki Valley, people are living in the mix. Lama Bhotea lives in Muktinath, Kagbeni. Thakali people live in Jomsom, Marpha, Tukuche, and Kalopani villages. Magar ethnic groups live in Ghasa, Dana, Tatopani, and Ghorepani.

We discovered that many ethnicities are present. They have their own lifestyle, culture, tradition, language, dress, festivals, and religion. They are very rich in their own culture and traditions. Likewise, they speak their own language. They wear their own clothes. They celebrate their own festival very nicely, gathering with each other and relatives. Most of the people are Buddhist, and they have many Buddhist monuments such as Monasteries, Mani walls, stupas, prayer flags, tsorten, etc.

Crossing the Beautiful Villages in Annapurna Circuit Trekking:

You will cross, touch, and pass these beautiful villages in Annapurna Circuit trekking.

Besisahar, Bulbule, Ngadi, Bahun Danda, Syange, Jagat, Taal, Dharapani, Bagarchhap, Danaque, Timang, Chame, Pisang, Manang, Yak Kharka, Ledar, Thorong Phedi, High Camp, Pass, Muktinath, Kagbeni, Jomsom, Marpha, Tukuche, Kalopani, Ghasa, Dana, Tatopani, Shikha, Ghorepani, Ulleri, Tikhedungapul, Nayapul, Pok

The Most Attractions: Crystal-Clear Mountains View From Annapurna Circuit Trek

View from Manang Valley Before Thorong La Pass:

• Mt Manaslu 8163m / 26782ft
• Annapurna II 7937m / 26040ft
• Annapurna III 7555m / 24787ft
• Annapurna IV 7545m / 24754ft
• Gangapurna 7455m / 24459 ft
• Khangsar Kang 7485m / 24557ft
• TIlicho Peak 7134m / 23405ft
• Pisang Peak 6091m / 19984ft
• Chulu Peak 6419m / 21060ft
• Thorong Peak 6144m / 20158ft

View from Kaligandaki Valley of Jomsom Muktinath and Poonhill:

• Mt Dhaulagiri 8167m / 26795ft
• Mt Annapurna I 8091m / 26545ft
• Mt Nilgiri 7061m / 23166ft
• Mt Tukuche Peak 6920m / 22704ft
• Dhampus Peak 6012m / 19725ft
• Annapurna South 7219m / 23685ft
• Hiuchuli 6441m / 21132ft
• Fishtail (Machhapuchhre) 6993m / 22943ft

Attractive Lakes and Rivers in the Annapurna Round Trip:

TIlicho Lake (4920 m), Gangapurna Lake (3500 m), Ice Lake (4650 m),  Marshyangdi River in Manang Valley, and Kaligandaki River in Jomsom Valley

Wild & Domestic Animals in Annapurna Circuit Trekking:

Domestic animals are yaks, cows, bulls, sheep, and goats.

The wild animals are blue sheep (Ngaur), monkeys, musk deer, snow leopards, red pandas, eagles, voles, mountain goats, etc.

How About Transportation in the Annapurna Circuit Trek?

Before starting and after ending the trek, you should catch vehicles accordingly. Please note it properly.

• Kathmandu airport picks up and drops off private vehicles.
• Kathmandu to Besisahar by comfortable bus or private vehicle such as a car, Jeep, HiAce, or Tourist bus
• Besisahar, and furthermore, Chame, by local Jeep or private Jeep.
• After completing the trek, Jomsom to Pokhara by flight
• Jomsom to Tatopani or Pokhara by local transportation
• Private reserve jeeps are also available.
• Pokhara to Kathmandu, returning by comfortable tourist bus
• Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight (25 minutes) or private vehicle
• In the end, airport drop-off is by private vehicle.

Do we need an entry permit for Annapurna Circuit trekking?

Yes, you need it; you are visiting the Annapurna Conservation Area, and you must issue some permits according to the below-mentioned You should send a passport photocopy and a passport-size photo. There are many checks posted by ACAP and the police. If you don’t carry permits, they will not allow you to visit the Annapurna Conservation Area. Our guide manages it during the trek, and then after the end of the trek, he will give it to you.

• ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Areas Project) Nrs. 3000.
• TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Nrs. 2000.
• Poon Hill Entrance Fee: Nrs. 200.

When is the best time to visit Annapurna Circuit Trek?

The best time to visit the Annapurna Circuit Trek is in the autumn (September, October, November, and late December) and in the spring (March, April, and May). Those months' weather is always clear, with a good temperature, good visibility, and fantastic, crystal-clear mountain views.

The winter and monsoon seasons are also not bad. In the winter, it is snowing and freezing cold, and in the monsoon, it is most of the time raining, cloudy, and with poor visibility. If you like to trek in the monsoon or winter, it is possible. We plan for your trip to be safe and successful.

• Autumn Season: September, October, November, and December.
• Winter Season: late December, January, and February
• Spring Season: March, April, and May
• Monsoon Season: June, July, and August.