Annapurna Circuit –Jomsom Trek
Overview
Annapurna Circuit Trek is another Popular Trekking trail in Nepal. It is an amazing walk through diverse landscape and culture Complete with rich mountain vistas, terraced fields, and a wide variety of flora and fauna.
The dramatic views of snow-covered mountains and the lifestyle of ethnic inhabitants Gurung and Thakali from the region are the main attractions of this trek. You Cross Thorong – La (5,416m) with outstanding views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Nilgiri, and the Mustang Valley.
Around Annapurna Jomsom Trekking Highlight
- Trek to the untouched and beautiful area of the Annapurna region.
- Different Vegetation
- Gorgeous views of the mountain range such as Mt.Annapurna I, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and the entire Annapurna range.
- Exploration of the Himalayan Gurung and Thakali Community.
- Thorong–La Pass and the renowned Holy Muktinath Temple
Around Annapurna Jomsom Trekking Difficulty
The difficulty increases if you trek during the monsoon season. You need to be careful with your Steps. If you trek there in January, it’s covered with Snow, it may be difficult to find the trail Sometime.
Therefore, it is best to avoid trekking there in the Monsoon and in Winter. If you are a beginner. If you are a well-experienced trekker, then you are sure to enjoy any season.
Outline Itinerary of Annapurna Circuit Trek
Day 01: Kathmandu to Besishahar
Day 02: Besishahar to Chame (2,670m)
Day 03: Chame to Pisang (3,200m)
Day 04: Pisang to Manang (3,540m)
Day 05: Acclimatization day in Manang
Day 06: Manang to Yak Kharka (4,350m.)
Day 07: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,420m.)
Day 08: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong Pass La
Day 09: Muktinath to Jomsom
Day 10: Jomsom to Pokhara flight
Day 11: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 12: Final Departure
Itinerary
Day 01Kathmandu – Bensishahar
You drive to Bensishahar approx 8 hrs and stay Overnight.
Day 02 Bensishahar – Chame (2,670m)
On the next day, you drive by jeep to Chame approx 9 hrs and Stay Overnight.
Day 03Chame – Pisang (3,200m)
The trail goes through the deep forest in a Steep and narrow valley, crossing a river on a long bridge at 3040m. You can have the fantastic view of Pisang Peak and Annapurna ranges. It takes approx 6 hrs and Overnight in a Tea House
Day 04 Pisang – Manang (3,540m)
The trail leads a steep ridge that extends into the valley. On the way,You can see the excellent views of Manang Valley with Tilicho Peak (7,132m). The trail crosses the Marshyangdi on a large wooden bridge near Mungji at 3360m then traverses to Braka, a Tibetan Style village consisting of about 200 houses and finally arrives at Manang.
Day 05Manang (Acclimatization Day)
You spend a day in Manang village to acclimatize and explore Manang. From here You can see the excellent views of the Annapurna II, Annapurna III and Gangapurna Lake etc. and Overnight at lodge
Day 06Manang – Yak Kharka (4,350m.)
Here the trail ascends gently all the way to Yak Kharka Passing through the Gunsang (3960m.) village approx 3 and ½ hrs. En route, you can see Panoramic views all the day and Stay Overnight at lodge.
Day 07Yak Kharka – Thorong Phedi (4,420m.)
Here, you Continue your trek to Thorong Phedi (4,420m), takes approx 3 and ½ hrs. Leaving Yak Kharka, you gradually climb to a ridge before descending to the headwaters of the Marshyangdi and Crossing via Covered wooden bridge. After a short ascent up the mountain Path on the right bank, you follow a narrow trail across an unstable Spree slope and then descend to Thorong Phedi and Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 08Thorong Phedi – Muktinath (3,750m) via Thorong La Pass (5416m)
Today, you start quite early the trail climbs up from Phedi to High Camp and continues to the Pass with an excellent view of the Snowcapped mountains. You reach there to the top and once you cross the Thorong – La. the way continually descends to Muktinath and you can see the dramatic scenery of Mustang Valley along with Mt. Dhaulagiri ( 8,167 m).
Day 09 Muktinath – Jomsom (2,743m)
Here you walk all the way down to Eklebhatti and continue trek to Jomsom approx 6 hrs,. where you end your walk and Stay overnight in a Tea house.
Day 10Jomsom – Pokhara (822m) (by flight)
Once you complete your breakfast you just check in to the airport and fly to Pokhara which is around 20 minutes flight with an extraordinary views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt Nilgiri and many more and stay Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 11Pokhara – Kathmandu(822m)
After having breakfast you just go to the bus station and drive to Kathmandu which takes around 7-8 hrs.Once you arrive there in Kathmandu you just check in your Hotel and in the evening you enjoy with Nepalese farewell dinner with typical cultural Programme.
Day 12Hotel – Airport
Here, you will be Picked up from your Hotel very much on time and you drive to the airport for your departure.
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Includes/Excludes
What's included?
- Arrival and departure transportation
- All necessary paper work and permits (Annapurna Conservation permit and TIMS )
- Trekking poles with company T-shirt
- An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Guide and porter salaries, insurance, equipment, transport, food and accommodations
- Kathmandu to Bensishahar by tourist or private transpotation
- Jomsom to Pokhara by flight
- Foods (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with tea or coffee during the trek
- All accommodation during the trek
- 1 Nigh Hotel in Pokhara with Breakfast.
· Pokhara-Kathmandu by tourist bus
What's excluded?
- Deserts (cakes, bakes and pies)
- Mineral Water
- Boiled Water
- Electronic device re- charge
- Hot shower
- Personal Expenses
- Wi-fi
- Travel Insurance and evacuations insurance
- Tips for guide and porters
Useful Info
Required equipments and useful tips for your Trekking/ Hiking Tours:
The Hiking /Trekking generally goes through the high Himalayan passes, it may covers with full of snow so, we advise you to accompany a porter to carry your necessary stuffs. The porter usually carries 18 kgs of your luggage.We also expect you to carry a regular backpack for your valuables and required goods.
We as a travel operator suggest you to bring the basic clothing and accessories to the trek and the remaining you can just leave/store at Himalayan Abode Trekking or at your Hotel in Kathmandu/Pokhara for free. Here are the basic list of usual equipments regarding your Trekking/ Hiking duration.
Sun hat or Scarf
- Winter hat/ Insulating hat/ Wide-brimmed hat
- Headlight with an extra supplement batteries
- Sunscreen
- Sunglass with UV protection
- Face/body wipes
- Lightweight gloves
- Heavyweight winter gloves
Hiking shirts /Long-sleeved shirt
Rain jacket or Rain Coat
- Fleece jacket
- Lightweight cotton pants
- T-Shirt ( Lightweight wool)
- Polypropylene underwear
- Down jacket (available on hire in Kathmandu/ Pokhara)
- Sweater
- Hiking Boots
- Thick wool socks (bring an extra pair of thick light socks)
Thermal bottle
- Water sterilization tablets or liquids
- Trekking/Hiking pole
- Sleeping bag (-15 is recommended in high altitude trekking)
- Towel
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant floss
- Biodegradable bar soap
- First aid kit etc.
FAQs
What is the highest altitude of this Trek?
The highest elevation of this trek is 5,416 m (Thorung – La Pass) and it goes through the Annapurna Conservation area
What are the mountains that we see during our Trek?
What sort of wild animals and birds we can see in this region?
What sort of accommodation are available in this region?
What sort of equipment do we need?
How long we walk everyday in average?
What are the Possibilities of getting altitude Sickness?
Reviews
Mar 2016 • CouplesWe were trekking 16 days on Annapurna circle. Started on Beshisahar and exit Phedi.
When we arrived at airport Mr Nabin the owner of Himalayan Abode Travels was waiting for us already. Next day we were city sightseeing with his guide. It was 100% OK but one day is enough for this experience. Next morning we got a private car with driver from Mr Nabin to go to Beshisahar. Our guide Shambu was perfect from the first day until the last moment. He was always there where he had to be! Next time i will asking again for his assistant. Our porter Djuandra was also pro. Helpful, patient, and good stamina.
When we flew back from Pokhara to Kathmandu Mr Nabin was again waiting for us in the airport. And last day we got from him some present and they take us to the airport.
Great service! Anything i was asking from him he was trying to do his best! Dhanyabad!napocskaHungary
Nov 2015 • SoloI had a very tight timetable to do the ACT trek. Nabin helped a lot to accommodate my schedule and assigned a very good guide who also helped with my luggage. There was some issue with domestic flight due to fuel problem. Nabin and the guide helped a lot to solve the problem and help me finish the tour on time. Overall service is very good and price very reasonable. Also gave me good FX rate.maverickingHongkong
We had an excellent trip trekking the Annapurna Circuit. Nabin is very professional, attentive, flexible, and good to work with. He set us up with a great guide and porter and we had a safe and enjoyable journey.
Testimonial: We had an excellent trip trekking the Annapurna Circuit. Nabin is very professional, attentive, flexible, and good to work with. He set us up with a great guide and porter and we had a safe and enjoyable journey.
Name: Wei-Bing
Address: Virginia
Country: United States |Email: [email protected]WeibingUSA
Очень приятные, тактичные, внимательные и вежливые менеджеры работают в этой компании. Спасибо вам большое! 🙏🏽🙂
Я вышла из дома всего лишь за шоколадкой и спросить по поводу билета на автобус до начала трека, а купила тур целиком со всеми трансферами, проживанием и едой и услугами гида сопровождающего. Такой непальский Все включено!🔥😁
Спасибо большое компании за организацию моего путешествия по маршруту Вокруг Аннапурны. 🤩
Very pleasant, tactful, attentive and polite managers work in this company. Thank you very much!🙏🏽🙂
I left the house just to buy a chocolate bar and ask about a bus ticket to the start of the trek, but bought the entire tour with all transfers, accommodation and food and the services of an accompanying guide. So Nepali All inclusive!🔥😁
Thank you very much to the company for organizing my trip along the Around Annapurna route (Annapurna Circuit).🤩
Nov 2017 • SoloIch war mit der Organisation sehr zufrieden Wir haben gemeinsam den bestmöglichen Preis für mich gefunden. Sehr gut hat mir auch gefallen , dass ich kurzfristig eine Nacht im Hotel stornieren konnte, weil ich meine Reise route verändert hatte und eine Nacht in bakthapur geblieben bin. Dies war problemlos möglich . vielen Dank dafür nabin war sehr nett und hat geholfen, w
We was 7 friends, plan to go in Everest Base camp, but after 2 days of Lukla Airport was closed, Sadhuram and the staff change plan in 1 hour, find a solution immediately for us and manage the trip in Annapurna Cyrcuit.Its 5th time I travel with this company and always satisfait us. Take care of us, real experience in nepal!
All the group is happy, of course we can come back in nepal with this company. They have also a lerson in Europe can manage the plan and trip for them and help for language deal.
Himalayan Abode is an excelent travel agency. We had no problem whatsoever during our trip, everything was organized perfectly on our 24 day visit. Nabin was very helpful, he arranged everything we asked for. Our guide, Dev was also perfect, he knows everything around Annapurna, he treated us as family. The porters were also very helpful and kind.
I can only highly recommend the agency and the Annapurna Trek!
Grace à Himalayan Abode travels nous avons découvert le Népal en 10 jours. Circuit découverte ciblé, très bonne organisation du séjour. Les hôtels sélectionnés étaient parfaits et les taxis toujours à l’heure. Merci à Nabin et Prabin pour le bon déroulement et la bonne organisation de ce circuit.
Name: CAMPION
Address: VOULTEGON
Country: France
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