DURATION Tour code: AN Tour style: Classic
TOUR DAYS 21
Tour comfort: Simple Trek grade: Challenging
Annapurna C ircuit E
£1385 £2170
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE Tour Highlights
✓ Annapurna Circuit - Complete a 17-day trek around one of the world’s classic trekking routes
✓ Thorong La - Cross this challenging high pass, 5416m, offering stunning views across the Himalaya
✓ Poon Hill - Climb to the top of Poon Hill and enjoy sunrise views across to the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri
✓ Pokhara - Take a well earned rest by the lakeside and enjoy a cake at one of the towns many bakeries
✓ Kathmandu - Explore the temples and winding streets of the capital and browse for souvenirs
MARPHA
Annapurna I 8091m
KALOPANI TATOPANI
GHOREPANI Poon Hill Nayapul
D21 D22
AYS AYS
“It has the adventure, challenge and the scenery is spectacular.” Sew Hong Ng
NEPAL MUKTINATH KAGBENI TIBET
Thorong La Pass 5416m
THORONG PHEDI
YAK KHARKA MANANG
PISANG
Annapurna II 7937m
CHAME
Machhapuchhre 6993m
POKHARA BIRETHANTI Lake
Phewa Tal To
0 km 35 km Annapurna Circuit AN A challenging classic trek around the full Annapurna Circuit
One of Nepal’s classic treks, this route takes us on a full circuit of the Annapurna range. We trek through rhododendron forests, mountain foothills, barren rocky landscapes and across snow covered passes. After the challenging ascent of the Thorong La Pass (5416m) we are rewarded with dramatic views of the Annapurna range and northwards into Tibet.
21 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour in Kathmandu. Day 2 Kathmandu Full trek briefi ng and take a walking tour of the old city. Days 3/6 Trek Begins Drive to Besisahar and trek north into the Marsyangdi Valley to Bhulbhule. Following the Marsyangdi River, admire spectacular views of Manaslu, Annapurna II and Annapurna IV. Climb through forests and over ridges to Chame. Days 7/9 Manang Follow an easy riverside trail and then climb to the village of Pisang. Spend a day
6000m 5000m 4000m 3000m 2000m 1000m 0m
Bhulbhule
acclimatising in Manang. Days 10/11 Thorong Phedi Trek through the foothills to the base of the pass. Day 12 Thorong La Make a challenging ascent of the Thorong La Pass ( 5416m) a nd l eave p rayer fl ags at the summit. Days 13/14 Kagbeni Visit the temple at Muktinath, one of the greatest pilgrimage sites for Buddhists and Hindus. Reach Kagbeni: the entrance to the Mustang Region. Days 15/17 Ghorepani Travel through the small villages of Ghasa and
Jagat Dharapani Chame Pisang Manang Manang
Acclimatisation Day
Yak Kharka
Thorong Phedi
Muktinath
Kalopani to Ghorepani. Days 18/19 Poon Hill Ascend at sunrise for a panoramic view of the Annapurnas. Descend to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara to relax by the lake. Day 20 Kathmandu Drive to the capital and enjoy sightseeing. Day 21 Tour ends in Kathmandu.
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Kagbeni Marpha Kalopani Tatopani Ghorepani Birethanti
Kathmandu Seti Khola
DHARAPANI
BHULEBULE JAGAT
Besisahar From Tour essentials Kathmandu
Accommodation: 16 nights simple teahouse, 4 nights standard hotel. Meals: 20 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 16 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s), local guide(s), porter(s). Transport: Bus. Trekking details: This is a 17-day trek with an average of 7 hours walking a day. On day 12 we hike for about 10 hours to reach a maximum altitude of 5416m. Group size: Generally 10 - 16. Minimum age: 16
Planned tour dates
2015 Tour only dates 22 Mar - 11 Apr 04 Oct - 24 Oct
2016 Tour only dates 20 Mar - 09 Apr
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £85
Day 3: 3hrs
Day 4: 7hrs Day 5: 7hrs Day 6: 7hrs Day 7: 6hrs Day 8: 4hrs Day 9 Day 10: 7hrs Day 11: 7hrs Day 12: 8hrs Day 13: 4hrs Day 14: 7hrs Day 15: 7hrs Day 16: 7hrs Day 17: 8hrs Day 18: 7hrs Day 19: 30mins
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