Annapurna Circuit Trek 2023

: Drive by bus and jeep locale 1400m. This segment of the trek takes us through beautiful Himalayan landscapes, offering changing scenery and opportunities for cultural encounters. We walk along traditional paths, taking time to appreciate the spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks and the unique local environment.

This segment of the trek takes us through beautiful Himalayan landscapes, offering changing scenery and opportunities for cultural encounters. We walk along traditional paths, taking time to appreciate the spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks and the unique local environment.

We walk along the Marsyangdi River through wild pine forests. Along the way, we discover beautiful rock faces polished by ancient glaciers and enjoy views of Lamjung Himal before reaching Chame, the Manang district headquarters. Today we explore the rich historical and cultural heritage of Kathmandu. We visit the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath on the banks of the Bagmati River, the ancient stupa of Boudhanath, and the hilltop Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), offering panoramic views of the city. We also complete trek briefing and permit preparations.

We climb steadily through pine forests and cross suspension bridges, entering the rain-shadow zone. We enjoy panoramic mountain views as we arrive in the traditional village of Pisang. We climb steadily through pine forests and cross suspension bridges, entering the rain-shadow zone. We enjoy panoramic mountain views as we arrive in the traditional village of Pisang.

The trail crosses increasingly dry alpine landscapes under the rain-shadow of the Annapurnas. The villages feature Tibetan-style architecture, and we are surrounded by grand mountain vistas dominated by Annapurna III and Gangapurna. The trail guides us through beautiful oak, bamboo, and rhododendron forests, crossing rushing mountain streams via suspension bridges. We enjoy views of the snow-capped Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges rising above green hills.

The trail crosses increasingly dry alpine landscapes under the rain-shadow of the Annapurnas. The villages feature Tibetan-style architecture, and we are surrounded by grand mountain vistas dominated by Annapurna III and Gangapurna. We hike through traditional Gurung and Thakali villages with grey stone houses and clean paved streets. Terraced fields of barley, wheat, and potatoes line our route, showcasing the local agricultural life.

We climb gradually out of the Marsyangdi Valley, passing alpine pastures where yaks graze, and cross the Thorong Khola to reach Yak Kharka. We climb gradually out of the Marsyangdi Valley, passing alpine pastures where yaks graze, and cross the Thorong Khola to reach Yak Kharka.

This segment of the trek takes us through beautiful Himalayan landscapes, offering changing scenery and opportunities for cultural encounters. We walk along traditional paths, taking time to appreciate the spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks and the unique local environment.

We descend a steep, gravelly trail to reach the sacred plain of Muktinath. This unique pilgrimage site features 108 sacred water spouts and temples revered by both Hindus and Buddhists. We descend a steep, gravelly trail to reach the sacred plain of Muktinath. This unique pilgrimage site features 108 sacred water spouts and temples revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.

We walk along the wide, gravelly bed of the Kali Gandaki River, which is often swept by strong winds in the afternoon. The desert-like landscape and ocre cliffs of Mustang guide us to Jomsom. We walk along the wide, gravelly bed of the Kali Gandaki River, which is often swept by strong winds in the afternoon. The desert-like landscape and ocre cliffs of Mustang guide us to Jomsom.

After the intense efforts of the past days at high altitude, we take this opportunity to relax and bathe our tired muscles in the natural hot springs located right by the Kali Gandaki River. After the intense efforts of the past days at high altitude, we take this opportunity to relax and bathe our tired muscles in the natural hot springs located right by the Kali Gandaki River.

We climb through dense forests of giant rhododendrons and oaks, passing charming rural villages. Ghorepani, situated on a ridge, offers splendid views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. We climb through dense forests of giant rhododendrons and oaks, passing charming rural villages. Ghorepani, situated on a ridge, offers splendid views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.

We hike up to Poon Hill (3,210m) at dawn to witness one of the most famous sunrises in the Himalayas. The golden light setting Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ablaze is a magical moment of rare intensity. We hike up to Poon Hill (3,210m) at dawn to witness one of the most famous sunrises in the Himalayas. The golden light setting Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ablaze is a magical moment of rare intensity.

Price 2023
per personal = 890€/-. This segment of the trek takes us through beautiful Himalayan landscapes, offering changing scenery and opportunities for cultural encounters. We walk along traditional paths, taking time to appreciate the spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks and the unique local environment.