MINI ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT
Following the classic Annapurna circuit, this trekking adventure covers the highlights of the unspoilt western trail: from traditional Gurung villages to hill- top monasteries and high passes. We climb above the tree-line to cross the Thorung La pass (5416m), marvel at the impressive views over the Kali Gandaki Valley, relax in the lakeside town of Pokhara and explore the old bazaars of Kathmandu.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Kathmandu. Day 3 Kathmandu Trek briefing. Guided walk of the old city. Day 4 Trek begins Drive to Besi Sahar and cross the Khudi Kola River to Bhulbule. Day 5 Jagat A steep trail to this ancient village (1300m). Day 6 Tal Follow the river to Dharapani, passing the village of Tal. Day 7 Annapurna panorama Take a rocky trail up the Manang Valley for spectacular mountain views. Day 8 Rock face Pass the towering 1500m Paungda Danda wall on the way to Pisang (3190m). Day 9 Manang Crossing to the north side of the river we reach Manang, via the Tibetan village of Bryaga. Day 10 Acclimatisation Free day. Day 11 Yak Kharka Steady climb to 4018m. Day 12 Thorung Phedi Trek to the ‘foot of the hill’. Day 13 Thorung La Cross the high pass at 5416m for views of the Kali Gandaki Valley and Dhaulagiri. Day 14 Descent Down to Jomson through the narrow alleyways of Kagbeni. Days 15/16 Pokhara Fly to this lakeside town for some rest and relaxation. Day 17 Fly to Kathmandu. Day 18 Fly to the UK.
Mini Annapurna Circuit Ref ACN Kagbeni
JOMSOM MUKTINATH PHEDI
Annapurna I 8091m
Thorung La Pass 5416m
YAK KHARKA MANANG
PISANG
Machapuchare 6993m
Annapurna II 7937m
NEPAL POKHARA
Lake Phewa Tal BHULBULE From Kathmandu km 0 16 32 Fly to Kathmandu Gorkha CHAME DHARAPANI JAGAT TOUR DATES
The Mini Annapurna Circuit tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
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TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT
6000m 5000m 4000m 3000m 2000m 1000m 0m
Manang Chame Jagat Bhulbule Dharapani
Rest Day (optional walk)
Day 4 – 3hrs Day 5 – 7hrs Day 6 – 7hrs Day 7 – 7hrs Day 8 – 6hrs Day 9 – 4hrs Day 10 Day 11 – 7hrs Day 12 – 7hrs Day 13 – 8-10hrs Day 14 – 4hrs Pisang Manang Yak Kharka
Throung Phedi
Muktinath
TOUR ONLY – 17 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1099
TIBET
“Strenuous trek covering the main
highlights of the Annapurna Circuit”
inclusive from
£1871 18 DAYS
Trek grade STRENUOUS Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 5 nights hotels, 11 nights teahouses. 16 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus and internal flights.
Trekking Details: This is an 11-day trek, with an average of 7 hours trekking a day. We reach a maximum altitude of 5416m where we may encounter snow. We have graded this trek as strenuous.
Group Size: Generally 8 to 14.
flight
DETAILS
Ref: ACN
108
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