Trip Facts
+2 People above
Moderate
Hotel/Mountain Lodge
5416 M
B/L/D
Private Vehicle/Flight
Trip Highlights
- Scenic drive from Kathmandu and Scenic mountain flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
- Exploration of Manangi people's culture, customs,s and traditions.
- Centuries-old caves and monastery observation.
- Opportunity to have a close-up view of Some world's highest mountains.
- Crossing World's largest mountain Pass Thoroung-La passes 5416m.
- Nepali local food and cuisine experience.
- Muktinath temple visits one of the Hindu and Buddhist holiest sites.
- Kaligandaki gorge deepest in the world between Mt Annapurna and Mt Dhaulagiri.
Trip Overview of Short Annapurna Circuit Trek
Short Annapurna Circuit trek is one of the exclusive trekking packages designed by Tourist link Treks and Expedition. Short Annapurna Circuit trek offers you all the major highlights of Annapurna trekking. There is no other trekking journey in the world that offers a diversified taste of adventure that you can't get anywhere in the world. Short Annapurna Circuit trek is the best trekking journey in the world proven by various renowned travel portals like Lonely Planet, Trip Advisor, Viator, Tour radar, Bookmundi, etc.
Usually, the journey starts from Beshisahar(760 m), about 7 hour road distance from Kathmandu. For shortening the trip, we start the journey a few kilometers further where you can feel like you are in paradise. We drive to Dharapani from Kathmandu on the first day of the journey. The next day we trek to Chame which is the district headquarter of Manang district. Manang is the least populated district in Nepal. The journey goes onward exploring beautiful landscapes consisting of mountains, rivers, settlements, flora-fauna, and the rich culture of the Manangi people the major inhabitants of the region. We stop at Manang for 2 nights for acclimatization where we do some side trips. We carry on trekking onward the journey gets more exciting and adventurous. With the growing elevation, it gets hard to get adjusted to the altitude but don't worry our experienced guide and porters know very well how to cope with it. We cross through the world's largest mountain pass i.e Thoroung-La pass 5416m and reach Muktinath one of the holiest pilgrimages sites of both Hindus and Buddhists where every Hindu is expected to visit this site in order to cleanse all the sins and bad deeds and obtain salvation. The Journey goes to Jomsom the windy town passing through the medieval settlement of Kagbeni. The stunning view of Mt Nilgiri north and Mt Dhaulagiri 8171m pulls your attention again and again. Experiencing the hospitality of the Thakali tribe is another highlight of the trip. The next day we fly to Pokhara from the tiny airfield of Jomsom which offers an incredible view of the Himalayas.
Tourist Link Treks and Expedition is a place to provide assistance for adventure seekers in this Short Annapurna Circuit trek. An experienced and prime tourism agency arranges trips with affordable costs and offers high-quality services in this related field. We consider the services to solo trekkers also.
Short Annapurna Circuit tips
Here are the tips for the Short Annapurna Circuit trek:
Annapurna Circuit (160-230 km) lies in Annapurna Conservation Area (7629 sq. km.), Nepal.
Thorung La Pass (5416 m) is the highest elevation point on the circuit.
Annapurna Massif (Annapurna I-IV), Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Pisang Peak, and Paungda Danda are the mountain sceneries are seen closely.
Other peaks (6000-8000m) in elevation rise from the Annapurna range.
Kali Gandaki gorge is the deepest gorge on the planet located on the premise.
Trails pass along subtropical forests, several waterfalls and gigantic cliffs and cultural villages, etc.
The trek usually takes 12-18 days.
Tea houses and lodges out there provide meals and accommodations.
Many tourists select Annapurna Circuit for trekking to understand the quite nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Annapurna suggest?
Annapurna is considered the Goddess of food and nourishment.
Which is the highest point on Annapurna Circuit Trek?
Thorung La Pass is the highest point of the circuit (5416 m).
How long does it take to trek Annapurna Circuit?
It generally takes anywhere from 12-18 days.
How difficult is the Annapurna Circuit trek?
It is moderate and is one of the longest trekking routes in the region.
How cold is Annapurna Circuit?
The temperature of the circuit is around - 10 to 15 degrees Celsius.
Itinerary
Day 01 Kathmandu to Dharapani (1860 m)
10 hrs B/L/D Mountain Lodge
Early morning the trip begins from Kathmandu. We, on road transport reach Beshisahar, where we take meals within an hour, and we move to Dharapani to a mountain lodge for residing at the night. On that day, we can observe natural scenic beauties and diverse anthropology.
Day 02 Trek to Chame (2650 m)
5-6 hrs B/L/D Mountain Lodge
After the hot breakfast, we will be heading to Chame. On halfway through the planned trek for the day, we take lunch at a roadside tea house, and at the end of the day, we reach a mountain lodge for the night stay. On that day, we speculate various resources like forests, mountains and rocks.
Day 03 Trek to Upper Pisang (3300 m)
5-6 hrs B/L/D Mountain Lodge
As usual, the trek is done for the day. This trek is subjected to notice the natural resources like rivers and forests, mountains like Annapurna-II and pisang Peak and suspension bridges at such remote places.
Day 04 Trek to Ngawal (3660 m)
5-6 hrs B/L/D Mountain Lodge
One of the main attractions of this village is the centuries-old cave of Guru Rinpoche which is on the hills overlooking Ngawal village. Portoche monastery is also in that place. This trek route is also not less rewarding.
Day 05 Trek to Manang (3519 m)
5-6 hrs B/L/D Mountain Lodge
Not only the broad valley of Marshyangdi river and the Annapurna mountain range, but this trek zone also comprises other peaks, lakes, and glaciers. Besides catering to trekkers, there is some agriculture and herding of yaks.
Day 06 Trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4920 m)
5-6 hrs B/L/D Mountain Lodge
On this trek day to Tilicho Base Camp, Tilicho lake and Tilicho peak comes in mind.
Day 07 Trek to Yak Kharka (4018 m)
5-6 hrs B/L/D Mountain Lodge
Kharka in Nepali is an alpine pasture. You will be seeing a lot of yaks there as they graze on the surroundings. After this place, mobile network connectivity will not be effective.
Day 08 Trek to Thorong La Pass (5416 m)
7-8 hrs B/L/D Mountain Lodge
This place is the highest point in the Annapurna circuit. In addition to trekkers, this pass is regularly used by local trekkers. Khatung Kang and Yakawa Kang are the mountains forming the pass. Trekkers usually depart some hours before sunrise as strong winds typically begins some hours after sunrise.
Day 09 Trek to Muktinath (3850 m)
5-6 hrs B/L/D Mountain Lodge
This place has religious significances to the Hindus and The Buddhists. A large crowd visit this shrine every year. Co-located water source and burning gas is known to exist here only.
Day 10 Trek to Jomsom (2743 m)
5-6 hrs B/L/D Mountain Lodge
The soaring peaks of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri form a backdrop to the town straddling the Kali Gandaki river which flows right through the centre of Jomsom. The river freezes in winter and flows with rainwater and melting snow in summer and monsoon. The natural beauty and cultural diversity best showcase the features of this area. This is the place where the trek ends.
Day 11 Fly to Pokhara (820 m)
40 mins B/L/D Hotel in Pokhara
Pokhara is best known for the stunning views of the Annapurna range from the low altitude. several caves, temples, and several lakes are the attractions of this area.
Day 12 Drive to Kathmandu
8-9 hrs B/L/D Hotel in Kathmandu
The end of the trek is declared, and we are supposed to conclude the reasonable trip on this day.
Fixed Departures
Reviews
Adriano S
Germany
It was an amazing trek with Mausam
There are no words to describe the 2 weeks I trekked with Mausam. Since the moment I met him for the first time I knew we were going to have Read More ...
Vicky Cole
Australia
