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Annapurna Round Trek
Trip Profile: 19 Days
Hotel: 2+1 Nights in Kathmandu
Hotel:1 Night in Pokhara
Trekking Days: 14 Days
Maximum Elevation: 5416 m (17,768 ft)

Annapurna region is a rare combination of long arrays of snow capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan Monasteries, hot springs, and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly ethnic people.

Our highly trained, skilled and experienced trekking guide will lead you throughout the trekking period. We will spend ample time acclimatizing to new altitudes for increased safety and comfort. High Altitude Dreams is proud of our experienced guides.

The price includes guide, porters, all transportation in Nepal, Annapurna Conservation Permit, accommodation and breakfast in Kathmandu, as well as all meals and lodging in Pokhara, along the trail, and during transport to and from Kathmandu. Not included: International air fare, visa, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, laundry, trip insurance, and tips guides and porters.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
When you arrive in Kathmandu, our airport representative will receive at the Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, we’ll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then proceed to visit Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath Stupa. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Kathmandu- Synge
After breakfast, we’ll hit the road to Synge via Besi Sahar. Stay overnight at Synge.

Day 04: Synge-Tall
After breakfast, we will hike to the village of Tall via Chamje.

Day 05: Tall- Bagarchap
After breakfast, we leave Tall and cross into the district of Manang and see more Bhotia people. These are primarily agro-pastoralists and the real trans-Himalayan traders of the region. The route climbs gradually to the town of Bagarchan meaning (butcher’s place). The house here have flat roofs, indicating that there is less rainfall here than the south. There is a temple here worth visiting, and views of the Annapurnas and the Lamjung Himal.

Day 06: Bagarchap-Chame
After breakfast, we will continue up the valley to Chame, which becomes narrow and picturesque, the vegetation is temperate, broad-leaved forest. Chame is a government town and district centre for Manang. There are interesting religious buildings and hot springs.

Day 07: Chame-Pisang
After breakfast, we continue in an unrelenting narrow valley of pine, hemlock and cypress forest. The trail though the forest leads to Pisang, a side trip to Upper Pisang is a must for an amazing view of Annapurna II. This arid region is in the rain shasow of the Himalaya. The men here are traders-and part-time farmers, and the women tend to the house as well as doing most of the work in the fields.

Day 08: Pisang-Manang
After breakfast, we have the choice of 2 routes to Manang: a low road and a high road, the latter is longer but the additional effort is rewarded with outstanding views of the Annapurna Himal and a more sparsely traveled trail, both routes converge in the large and interesting village of Braga, which is the seat of the oldest monastery in the area. The gompa is about 900 years old and belongs to the Kargyupa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and contain unique works of art. Manang is 30 minutes form here.

Day 09 : Manang
An acclimatization day, we will go on a day hike to one of the many spectacular viewpoints surrounding Manang, the destination depending on the clients interest and energy. Manang itself is in a spectacular location with many attractions. There are lakes, caves, moraine-hills, monasteries or local activities in town.

Day 10: Manang-Latdar
After breakfast, we leave Manang, facilities become scarcer, cross small tributaries and contour along pleasant meadows with occasional birch groves. There is a chance to see herds of blue sheep.

Day 11 : Latdar- Thourng Phedi (or High Camp)
After breakfast, we gain altitude gradually, and spend the night at the Phedi meaning ‘foot of the hill’. If you are lucky you may spot a snow leopard near here at dusk!

Day 12 : Thorung Phedi- Thorung La – Muktinath
After breakfast, the trail now leaves the river valley and climbs steadily over lateral moraine. The pass, marked by a large cairn, is the high point of our trek at 5416m /17,768 ft. It is an exhilarating geographical feature, dividing 2 mighty Himalayan valley. Far below to the west is the Kaligandaki River. We descend in that direction for the village of Muktinath. It is a sacred shrine and pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.

Day 13 : Muktinath- Jomsom
After breakfast, we hike from Muktinath to Jomsom, people from Mustang (a restricted area to the north) who come to sell handicrafts to pilgrims and trekkers along the trail. Among their merchandise is the highly revered mollusk fossil called Shaligram. We will pass some ancient caves and see views of the impressive white massif of Dhaulagiri. We also transit at the picturesque town of Kagbeni. Which is at a junction of 2 rivers and the north-south and east-west trading routes and the gate way to the Mustang Valley.

Day 14 : Jomsom – Kalopani
After breakfast, we descend to Marpha, a lovely village of whitewashed houses and fertile fields, and continue down the Kaligandaki reaching the former Thakali trading centre of Tukche. As the trail continues, the arid terrain caused by the Himalayan rain shadow blends into coniferous forest as we reach the main river valley and Kalopani. From here there are spectacular views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas.

Day 15 : Kalopani – Tatopani
After breakfast, another beautiful walk as the landscape transitions into sub-topical vegetation, marked by the return of water buffalo, banyan trees and poinsettias. The trail follows the river through a narrow gorge and descends to cross a bridge near a spectacular waterfall, before winding through the valley to Tatopani. The hot springs that give the village its name provide the perfect opportunity for a good scrub.

Day 16 : Tatopani- Ghorepani
After breakfast, steadily climbing all the day, we eventually leave behind the terraced fields and walk through thick rhododendron forest to the village of Ghorepani, meaning (horse water).

Day 17 : Ghorepani- Pokhara
Before sunrise, we will hike to Poon Hill for a breathtaking sunrise view of the Annapura range and Dhaulagiri. After breakfast we head down to Naya Pul, and proceed by vehicle to Pokhara

Day 18 : Pokhara- Kathmandu
After breakfast, we will sightsee in Pokhara before departing for Kathmandu in the afternoon. After arriving in Kathmandu, you are free to pick up some last minute souvenirs, or just rest. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 19 : Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, you are free until we pick you up and proceed to the international airport for your next destination.