Annapurna Circuit Trek 13 Days

This is an ideal trekking destination for nature lovers and for those who enjoy the wilderness! This trek takes you through the Annapurna Conservation Area and to the highest pass and the deepest valley in the world. Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,769ft) and the Kali Gandaki Gorge (5,571m) are just two of the features of this amazing escape. This is the most popular trekking region in Nepal. The trails will take you through remarkable rhododendron, oak, bamboo and cyprus forests and you will be shocked at the closeness of these massive snow-covered peaks:  Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Dhaulagiri (8167m) (meaning white beautiful mountain in Sanskrit), Machapuchare (Fish Tail), Annapurna South and Manaslu. You will also visit one of the highest lakes in the world, Tilicho Lake (4919m) and experience the typical cultures of the many villagers living in this remote region. A visit to the well-known Buddhist and Hindu holy site at Muktinath is a serene experience. It is claimed that there are over a 100 varieties of orchids in the area, as well as many animal species like the Martin deer, Langur monkey and the mysterious Snow Leopard.

Trekking through this region will expose you to the charming Sherpa people with their welcoming friendly smiles and who are also renowned for their stamina as high altitude climbers. They are respected worldwide among serious mountain climbers. 

Your journey begins at Kathmandu with a full day of seeing the sights of Kathmandu Valley. The trek itself starts from Syange and takes you through the following villages: Tal (1710m), Danakyu (2190m), Chame (2,710m/8,891ft), Pisang (3,300m/10824ft), Manang (3,500m/11,482ft), Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft), Thorong Phedi (4420m/14501ft), Thorong La Pass (5416m/17764ft), Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft), Tatopani and on to Pokhara (850m). The last part of this trek is a drive from Pokhara back to Kathmandu (1,350m). We will spend a day at Manang to better acclimatize and prepare ourselves before heading up to Thorong La Pass, the highest point on the trek.

Sherpa Expedition Team will take care of permits, meals and accommodation on the trek. Contact us to find out what makes this the most popular trekking region of Nepal.