The Annapurna Circuit Trek

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Trekking Highlights: 
Experience the sub-tropical climate of bamboo forests to fresh white alpine snow in the high mountains. Embark on  a non-technical climb over the famous Thorung La (17,599ft.), the highest trekking pass in the world, explore Muktinath temple, a Hindu and Buddhist’s pilgrimage site for centuries, and Jwala Mai Temple, where a flame of natural gas burns from a trickle of water. You will also trek along the Kali Gandaki river valley, the largest river valley in the world,  in between the shadow of Dhaulagiri (26,794ft) and Annapurna I (26,545ft), Jomsom (the capital of the Mustang District and a famous village for apple farming), rich culture, religion and heritage of ethnic people like Mananges, Gurung, Thakali, Magar and Tibetan people.

Trek Overview:

• Duration: 14 days in Nepal
• Difficulty Level: ■■■■□ | Moderate to Strenuous
• Elevation: 2,500 feet to 17,700 feet
• Trekking Season: Mid March to late May, Late September to Mid November
• Details: 1 Porter for 2 Members (tea house lodging trek)

PROPOSED ITINERARY– 14 days in Nepal

DAYS	​VENUES	​​ELEVATION​	approx. ​TRAVEL TIME
Day 1	Arrive in Katmandu	4,300 ft	N/A
Day 2	Drive to Besisahar, Jagat Village	2,500 - ​4,300 ft	N/A
Day 3	Trek to Dharapani	6,100 ft	7-8 hrs
Day 4	Trek to Chame	​8,700 ft	5-6 hrs
Day 5	Trek to Upper Pisang	10,660 ft	4-5 hrs
Day 6	Trek to Manang	11,545 ft	6-7 hrs
Day 7	Manang acclimatize day	11,545 ft	NA
Day 8	Thorong Phedi	14,800 ft	5 hrs
Day 9	Thorong La summit then Muktinath	17,770 ft	7-8 hrs
Day 10	Jomsom	9,000 ft	4-5 hours
Day 11	Fly to Pokhara	9,000 ft ​- ​2,700 ft	2.5 hrs
​Day 12	Pokhara	​2,700 ft	NA
Day 13	Fly to Kathmandu	​2,700 ft - 4,300 ft	30 min
Day 14	Fly home	​4,300 ft	NA