Ever since
1977, after Annapurna Circuit trek was made open for foreign trekkers, it has
been a greatly preferred and spectacular destination for many travelers and
trekkers trekking in Nepal. The trek
is an adventurous compilation of several ascents and descents through
traditional villages, indigenous customs and cultures, monasteries and shrines,
splendid green valley, lustrous mountain panorama, flora and fauna. Basically,
the Annapurna Circuit trek consumes maximum of 21 days in overall
striding from less than 1000m altitude. Below given is a brief itinerary of
Annapurna Circuit trek that will help you to understand how the trekking goes
for 21 days long.
Similar to
most of the high altitude trekking itinerary, the initial commencing point of
trekking is the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu. As soon as you land on
Tribhuwan International Airport, your specified trekking agency will take the
responsibility to escort you to one of the hotels in Kathmandu on the very
first day.
The next
day, you will be getting involved in pre-trip meeting, preparing necessary
documents and stuffs for the trek and sightseeing around the world heritage
sites (Bouddhanath, Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinath and Bhaktapur Durbar Square) located
in Kathmandu.
Leaving off
to Syange through the trail of Besi Sahar, on the third day, you will get
scenic perks of beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, lush green valley, rivers and
many more during the ride of approximately 8 hours by private jeep.
On the
fourth day, you will be trekking to Tal from Syange following the trail of
beautiful Marshyangdi River. With slight ascends, you will come across
mesmerizing waterfalls on your way.
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On the fifth
day, striding with the pleasant views of Annapuna II, Pisang peak, waterfalls
and indigenous rural villages, you will be trekking towards Danaque.
From there,
on the sixth day, you will be heading towards Chame, a beautiful small village
termed as headquarter of Manang district.
On the
seventh day, you will be heading off to upper Pisang. On the way, you will
travel across dense forest, Marshyangdi River and also get to see beautiful
panoramic views of meadow land and Himalayan ranges.
On the
eighth day, striding with the very first ray of the sun over Annapurna II, your
trekking will continue towards Ngawal, where you will get to witness many
high-altitude flora and fauna along with beautiful gorges, Annapurna I & II
and Pisang peak.
On the ninth
day, your trek commences from Ngawal to Manang, a village well-enriched with
peculiar landscapes, beautiful monasteries/ shrines and some lama schools.