Guide for Annapurna Circuit trek

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The Annapurna Circuit is a renowned trekking route in the Annapurna mountain range of the Himalayas in Nepal. This trek is considered one of the most diverse& scenic trekking experiences in the world.

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9 Days Annapurna Circuit trek is designed for those who have a short vacation to Nepal and want to cross over 5000 meters high pass & off course relatively fits in walking as well as healthy. The Annapurna circuit trek goes through Thorang La Pass 5416m which is the world widest pass. Between two valleys of Manang and Musang (Kaligandaki River gorge) the deepest gorge in the world. The above combinations make this short trek one of the most popular in Nepal. It shows a diverse culture, nature, and traditional values. Here is no doubt Annapurna Circuit trek is one of the most rewarding treks in the Himalayas Nepal. This trek provides a great opportunity to explore the scenery of both the southern and northern Himalayas of Nepal.
You can encounter with Small mountain village, rhododendron forests, the thin Tibetan Highland atmosphere as well as many ethnic groups on the trail. Trekking to the Annapurna circuit, we acclimatize at the important trading village of Manang (3351 m.) before crossing the Thorong La (5,416m.) When you reach the top of the pass, line after line of snow ridges stretch before you while far below lies the sub-tropical Kali Gandaki Gorge. From the pass, we trek down to Muktinath and its sacred Buddhist and Hindus shrines.
Finally, we trek out of the gorges and look back to the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri before drive back to Pokhara. Short of time does not mean you should miss out on this spectacular adventure!

Here is a short itinerary:-
Day 1 : Arrive at Kathmandu (1,400m) and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 : Drive from Kathmandu to Chame (2,760m) Duration: 8-9 hours.
Day 3 : Trek from Chame to Pisang (3300m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Day 4 : Trek from Pisang to Manang (3,500m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
Day 5 : Trek from Manang to Thorong Phedi (4600m) Duration: 4-5 hours.
Day 6 : Trek to Muktinath (3,800m) via Thorang-la Pass (5,416 m) Duration: 8-9 hours
Day 7 : Drive from Muktinath to Pokhara (8,50m) Duration: 7-8 hours.
Day 8 : Drive back to Kathmandu (1,350m) Duration: 6-7 hours.
Day 9 : Transfer to the International Airport for your final departure.