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Annapurna Circuit Short
Duration: 10 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day
> Climb the Thorung La
> Wander through Buddhist villages
> Flight Jomsom - Pokhara with glorious views on the Annapurna range
The Annapurna Circuit Trek stands out as the most renowned trekking circuit in Nepal. With some of the tallest mountains on the planet, cascading glaciers, and a remarkable variety of landscapes, this trek encapsulates the essence of trekking in Nepal. It normally takes more than two weeks to complete, but we created a shorter version for those with less time. You will stay in charming tea houses for accommodation.
What sets the Annapurna Circuit Short apart? As said, it's a condensed version of trek. Still you'll experience the culture, see the mountain giants of the Annapurna Massif and scale the Thorung La. It's still a great combination of culture, adventure, and wilderness. Along the route, you'll pass through serene Hindu and Buddhist villages with impressive gompas, stupas, and mani stones. As you ascend, the surrounding mountains become more rugged. The absolute highlight of this trek is reaching Thorung La, standing at 5416 meters, making it one of the world's highest trekking passes. You'll end the trek in Jomsom. The flight to Pokhara offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna Massif.
Itinerary
Day
1
Drive from Kathmandu to Besishar
After having an early breakfast, we will start our trip with a drive along the Prithvi highway from Kathmandu, with the beautiful river view of the Trishuli River. Our bus will stop along the way for breakfast, lunch, and toilets. Along the way we will see some beautiful views of mountains including Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, and the Langtang ranges. After a 6-hour drive we reach Besishar, where we will get ready for our next day. Overnight at Lodge.
Besishar
Day
2
Drive from Besishar to Chame
Today we will take a four-wheel jeep to Chame, the drive will follow the beautiful ethnic Gurung and Magar villages along the way, and we will be able to see the gorgeous waterfall and snow mountain views of Lamjung Himal.
Chame
Day
3
Trek to Pisang
Duration: 06:00 h
Distance: 14 km
Ascent: 800 m
Descent: 180 m
We start our trekking from Lamjung Himal as we see it glittering in the morning sunshine with the first rays hitting us warmly in the face and we set off for Pisang, The mountain disappears as we climb the path up the valley, passing a huge apple orchard. We continue through fir and pine forests, climbing to a high, rocky area as the opposite bank becomes an impassable cliff. From this point the valley becomes extremely steep-sided as we follow the path to Bratang (2950m). A short climb from the village brings us to a rock-strewn area where we cross a wooden bridge and follow a high, winding trail, before crossing back to the right bank again. We now trek through a pine forest and as the forest ends, the valley changes from a V-shape to a gentle U-shape, opening up wonderful vistas and then we come to a long mani wall by a bridge and the lower village of Pisang, overnight at Guesthouse.
Pisang
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