Includes side trek from Manang to Tilicho Lake the world highest lake located at 4,920m/16,140ft in the heart of the Annapurna Mountains.

Best Season: March-May and October-December

This classic 21-day Annapurna Circuit trek completely around the famed Annapurna Massif offers the most diversity of any trek in Nepal: fascinating ethnic groups each with their own language, incredible views of many of the Himalaya's most famous high peaks, and constantly changing panoramas - from lush, tropical rice paddies and moss-laden rhododendron forests to Tibetan fortresses clinging to rocky cliffs.

Starting with a drive to Besisar we ascend along the Marsyangdi river valley. We pass beneath snow-capped Annapurnas II, III and IV and a range of 6,000m/20,000ft peaks stretching north to Tibet. Crossing Thorung La pass (5418m/17,770ft) to reach the holy shrine of Muktinath. We then descend into the mighty Kali Gandaki Valley - the deepest river valley on the face of the earth - 7000m/23,000ft deep between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. At the end we trek through a wonderful rhododendron forest on the Gorepani Ridge and the picturesque Gurung villages before finishing back in the Pokhara Valley.

In addition our 21-day Annapurna Circuit trek also spends a few days exploring the Tilicho Lake area in the upper Manang valley. Even though this high altitude glacial lake is only 2 days away from the main trail very few westerners venture here. We will spend a whole day exploring the lake which is the headwaters of the Marsyangdi river which you have been following since the beginning of this trek. We do not know of any other operator who offers this side-hike.

Apart from being able to enjoy homely comforts we will have the added advantage of being guests to families of different ethnic people typical of this area. The Manang and the Kali Gandaki valleys lies along an ancient trade route between India and China, and a variety of ethnic peoples have settled here: Newars, Chettris, Gurungs, Manangeys and Thakalis.

Moderate to strenuous trekking between 2,000m (8,000ft) and 4,400m (14,500ft) with one pass crossing of 5,418m (17,700ft). Accommodation in comfortable lodges. The trek starts from Kathmandu and includes all meals, road-head transport, services of experienced local guide and porters to carry luggage. Clients carry day-pack only and walk at their own pace.

TREK DATES - 2009 (ex Kathmandu)
11-31 March, 2009	26 Sepember-16 October, 2009
11 April-01 May, 2009	11-31 October, 2009
11-31 May, 2009	11 November-01 December, 2009
Private treks are available on request.

TREK DATES - 2010 (ex Kathmandu)
11-31 March, 2010	26 Sepember-16 October, 2010
11 April-01 May, 2010	11-31 October, 2010
11-31 May, 2010	11 November-01 December, 2010
Private treks are available on request.

ITINERARY for Annapurna Circuit Trek:
Day 01	Drive Kathmandu to Besisar.
Day 02	Trek to Bahaun Danda.
Day 03	Trek to Tal.
Day 04	Trek to Chame.
Day 05	Trek to Pisang.
Day 06	Trek to Manang.
Day 07	Rest/acclimatization day at Manang.
Day 08	Trek to Kangsar.
Day 09	Trek to Tilicho Base Camp.
Day 10	Exploration day to Tilicho Lake.
Day 12	Trek to Phedi.
Day 13	Cross Thorung La pass to Muktinath.
Day 14	Trek to Kagbeni.
Day 15	Trek to Marpha.
Day 16	Trek to Kalopani.
Day 17	Trek to Tatopani.
Day 18	Trek to Gorepani.
Day 19	Early morning climb Poon Hill for sunrise views. Trek  to Gandruk village.
Day 20	Trek to Birethanti. Drive to Pokhara.
Day 21	Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu.  Annapurna Circuit Trek ends.

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