- 8 Days
- 5416m
Annapurna Circuit Short Trek provides a combination of mountain scenery, the Himalayan landscape in a short period of time. Experience the culture of mountaineer people and scale those altitudes all under 10 days.
The journey starts from Chame after the scenic drive from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Besisahar and finally Chame. The road from Kathmandu to Besisahar is 173 kilometers, Besisahar to Chame is 65 Kilometer and Chame to Khangsar is 56 kilometers.
The trail goes through the bank of Marsyangdi River crossing high Himalaya villages with beautiful mountain scenery. Before reaching Thorung La Pass you will pass through Dhukur Pokhari, Pisang, Ghyaru, Ngwal, Braga, Manang, Yak Kharka, and finally on the top.
Visit Manang, a beautiful village with traditional houses, farmland, and animal husbandry. Enjoy the marvelous beauty of snow-capped mountains such as Annapurna II (7,937m), Annapurna III (7,555m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Gandarbha Chuli (6,250m), Gangapurna (7,544m), Glacier Dome (7,193m), Khangsar Kang (7,485m), and Tilicho Peak (7,134m).
These 10 days Annapurna Circuit Short trek is a perfect trip to reach High Mountain in a short period of time. This trek is organized by the expert local Guide and Porters.
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar (825m/ 2,706ft) – 5 to 6 hours & Drive to Chame (2670m/ 8,759ft) – 3 to 4 hours
Day 02: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,190m/ 10,465ft) – 4 to 5 hours
Day 03: Trek from Pisang to Ngawal (3,657m/ 12,000ft) – 5 to 6 hours
Day 04: Trek from Ngawal to Manang (3,540m/ 11,514ft) – 4 to 5 hours
Day 05: Acclimatization Day in Manang
Day 06: Trek from Manang to Yak Khaka/ Letdar (4,200m/ 13,770ft) – 4 to 5 hours
Day 07: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi (4450m) – 3 to 4 hours, or Thorang High Camp (4850m) – 4 to 5 hours
Day 08: Trek from Thorang Phedi to Thorang La Pass (5416m) to Muktinath (3800m) – 7 to 8 hours
Day 09: Trek Muktinath to Jomsom (2710m) via Kagbeni (2800m) via Jhong -6 to 8 hours
Day 10: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (950m) -25 minutes, then your destination