Annapurna Mini Circuit Trek is shorter version of the Annapurna Circuit Trek; it is also alternative route for circle round the Annapurna Himalayan range in short period of time.
Annapurna mini circuit trek offers panoramic sceneries of Himalayas, including of the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Annapurna Ist (8091m) Mt. Manaslu (8163 m), Mt. Annapurna II (7937 m.), Mt. Annapurna III (7555m), Mt. Annapurna IV (7525m), Mt. Annapurna south (7219m), Mt. Nilgiri (7041m), Mt. Machhapuchhare (6998m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6441m), Mt. Lamjung Himal (6986m), Tukuche peak (6920m), and Tilicho peak (7134m) and many other peaks. At the same time we will pass through many remote villages, forest, rivers. Bramin, Chhetree, Tibetian sherpa, Thakali, magars, Tamang, and Gurung are some communities we will be familiarize on the way.
The best time to visit is during spring and autumn. This is an amazing trip where you will explore the hidden part of the country and get to know about the different people living there along with their culture and traditions.
Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU
DAY 2: KATHMANDU TO CHAME (2715)
DAY 3: CHAME TO PISANG (3132M)
DAY 4: PISANG TO MANANG (3341M)
DAY 5: ACCLIMATIZATION DAY AT MANANG
DAY 6: MANANG TO YAK KHARKA (3720M)
DAY 7: YAK KHARKA TO THORONG PHEDI (3900M)
DAY 8: THORONG PHEDI TO MUKTINATH
DAY 9: MUKTINATH TO JOMSOM
DAY 10: JOMSOM TO POKHARA
DAY 11: POKHARA TO KATHMANDU
DAY 12: FINAL DEPARTURE
After arriving in Kathmandu representative of Nepal Trekking Trial will pick up you by our private vehicle and transfer you to the Hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu
After having breakfast at Kathmandu we will take a jeep and drive to Chame. It will take us 5- 6 hours to reach to Chame. On our way we will be driving through the countryside roads where we will get a picture of people living outside the Kathmandu valley. Overnight at Chame.
After breakfast, we commence our trekking from Chame to Pisang.We will walk through beautiful forests of pine and rhododendron trees witnessing beautiful Lamjung Himal. We will cross a bridge and have our lunch at Dhikur Pokhari and then walk on a relatively flat trial until we reach to Pisang. Overnight at Pisang.
We will have our breakfast at Pisang and start our today’s trek. We will pass through several villages on our way. We will explore the culture and traditions of the people.We will also see the Buddhist shrines, temples and monasteries along our way. We will walk on the banks of Marsyangdi River and reach to Manang. Overnight at Manang.
Today we will take a rest in Manang village and get adapted with the risen altitude and explore the surreal beauty of surrounding. Most of the visitors ascend to a hill situated behind Manang which offers the astonishing view of Annapurna massif and the huge icefall that run into and rumbles down from Gangapurna. Overnight in Manang
On this day from Manang, the trail climb steady to the Tenki above Manang, and then it continues to climb out of the marshyangdi valley to see the best view of the Annapurna, Gangapurna and Tilicho peak from close distance. Then after trekking about 3-4 hours we reach to another small village of Yak Kharka. Overnight in Yak Kharka
After having breakfast, we will begin our trekking from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi, which will take about 3 hrs. We will walk on flat trial through constricted valley and we will cross a long suspension bridge. We will see chortens along our way while moving to Thorong Phedi. Overnight at Thorong Phedi.
Leaving behind Thorong phedi we will cross Thorong la pass (5416m) to reach Muktinath. The trial will mostly be downhill where we will see many apple trees along our ways. We will arrive at holy temple Muktinath.
After visiting the holy temple of Muktinath, we make our way through arid landscape with the snow clad Himalayas in the backdrop. The trail goes down the valley offering an array of beautiful colors to Kali Gandaki valley at Ekalabatti. An easy walk from here finally brings us to Jomsom. Overnight in Jomsom
From Jomsom we will take an early morning scenic flight to Pokhara watching the magnificent views of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri. Upon arrival, we will check into the hotel, freshen up and have lunch. The rest of the day is free to explore this lake city. Overnight in Pokhara
From Pokhara we will take a flight to Kathmandu which will take about 30 min. Leisure days at Kathmandu, so you can roam around Kathmandu or take some rest at hotel. We will organize a farewell dinner for you at evening.
After Breakfast, you will be free until Departure. Then you will be taken to Kathmandu Airport by our representative. We hope that we provide you our best service and want to see you again with your family, relative, co-workers and friends.