Grade: Strenuous
Trek days: 18 trekking days
Number of days: 23
Min group size: 1

This is a classic trek which covers approx 300 kms circumnavigating the entire Annapurna massif. The trail starts in the middle hills at the village of Besi Sahar and follows the Marsyangdi river through Gurung settlements to the Tibetan regions of Manang. The high point is the crossing of the Thorung-La Pass at 5416m, the trek then continues down the deep Kali Gandaki gorge.

This trek offers a true cross section of Nepal from lowland rice plantations, deep pine forest and spectacular mountain views to arid terrain in the Himalayan rain shadow. You can visit old Buddhist monasteries and take a dip in the hot springs along the way.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

• Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
• Day 2 Sightseeing in Kathmandu
• Day 3 Drive to Besisahar
• Day 4 Trek to Bahundanda (1320m)
• Day 5 Trek to Chamje (1430m)
• Day 6 Trek to Dharapani (1940m)
• Day 7 Trek to Chame (2700m)
• Day 8 Trek to Pisang (3190m)
• Day 9 Trek to Manang (3500m)
• Day 10 Rest day and acclimatisation in Manang (3500m)
• Day 11 Trek to Yak Kharka (4090m)
• Day 12 Trek to Thorong Phedi (4490m)
• Day 13 Cross the Thorong la pass (5416m) to Muktinath (3800m)
• Day 14 Spare day
• Day 15 Trek to Kagbeni (2800m)
• Day 16 Trek to Marpha (2670m)
• Day 17 Trek to Kalopani (2530m)
• Day 18 Trek to Tatopani (1190m)
• Day 19/20/21 Trek to Ghorepani (2750m) and to Birethanti/Pokhara (optional routes)
• Day 22 Fly to Kathmandu
• Day 23 Fly back home