Two popular treks route in Annapurna Region
1: Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one short and easy trek in the Annapurna region. The trekking trail of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is to reach the base camp itself, which is reached after going through famous ethnic Sherpa and Gurung villages like Ghorepani, Dovan, and Deurali. This Annapurna Base Camp Trek is perfect for first-time Himalayan trekkers and all of the age groups without any altitude risk. The Annapurna Base camp Trek takes you through high alpine settlements and to the vantage point of Poon Hill.
Itinerary
Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02:Kathmandu to drive Pokhara [827m, 7–8 hrs drive]
Day 03:Pokhara to drive Nayapul & trek to Ghandruk [1940m, 5–6 hrs]
Day 04:Trek Ghandruk to Chhomrong [2170m, 5–6 hrs]
Day 05:Trek Chhomrong to Bamboo [2310m, 4–5 hrs]
Day 06:Trek Bamboo to Deurali [3230m, 3–4 hrs]
Day 07:Trek Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,545ft) via MBC [3700m, 5–6 hrs]
Day 08:Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo [2310m, 7–8 hrs]
Day 09:Trek Bamboo to Jhinu Danda [1760m, 5–6 hrs]
Day 10:Trek to Nayapul then drive to Pokhara [830m, 6 hrs trek] & [1 hrs drive]
Day 11:Drive to Kathmandu [1350m, 8 hrs]
2: Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annapurna Circuit Trek is a relatively more strenuous trek than that of the Annapurna base camp Trek, for the major difference in the route between the two treks, the Annapurna Circuit Trek takes the route through Manang and has trails that go to the world highest pass, Thorong La Pass which lies 5,416 meters above the sea level.
Itinerary
Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02:Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 03:Drive from Kathmandu to Khudi [800m, 7–8 hrs]
Day 04:Trek from Khudi to Sirung [2200m, 6–7 hrs]
Day 05:Trek from Sirung to Jagat [1300m, 6–7 hrs]
Day 06:Trek from Jagat to Dharapani [1960m, 7–8 hrs]
Day 07:Trek from Dharapani to Chame [2710m, 5–6 hrs]
Day 08:Trek from Chame to Pisang [3300m, 5–6 hrs]
Day 09:Trek from Pisang to Manang [3540m, 6–7 hrs]
Day 10:Acclimatization day at Manang
Day 11:Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka [4110m, 3–4 hrs]
Day 12:Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi [4600m, 3–4 hrs]
Day 13:Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath[3800m] via Thorong La pass [5,416m/17,764ft] [7–8 hrs]
Day 14:Trek from Muktinath to Marpha [2670m, 4–5 hrs]
Day 15:Trek from Marpha to Kalopani [2530m, 5–6 hrs]
Day 16:Trek from Kalopani to Tatopani [1200m, 6–7 hrs]
Day 18:Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani [2700m, 6–7 hrs]
Day 19:Trek from Tadapani to Pokhara [827m] via Ghandruk [5–6 hrs trek] & [1 hrs drive]
Day 20:Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu [1300, 7–8 hrs]
Day 21:Final departure
Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Circuit Trek is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on Earth with the majestic Himalayas and a diverse ecosystem, it presents a perfect landscape for all nature and adventure lovers as well as explore the very rich cultural ethos and rare wide range of flora and fauna. Between the Classic Annapurna Circuit Trek and the eccentric Annapurna Base Camp Trek, trekkers have a choice between two epic adventures, which are the famous trekking destination in the beautiful Annapurna region of Nepal.