Annapurna Circuit lodge trek : 21 days (16 days trekking itinerary).

The trek completely circumnavigates the Annapurna massif. The circuit is considered a classic by many trekkers, providing a whole range of experiences, from lowland paddy fields in the south, to the windswept valleys of the Manang district and on to the high pass of Thorang La (5416m). After the pass there is a steep descent to the holy pilgrimage site of Muktinath. A couple of days are spent trekking through the lower Mustang district which contains some very pretty Thakali villages. We break for a day at the small town of Tatopani, renowned for its good food and hot springs for bathing. The following day is a long one trekking up to the settlement of Ghorepani for sunrise views of both the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himal. The penultimate day, we descend steeply to the scenic village of Birenthanti which is situated at the confluence of two rivers. The final day is a short trek of half an hour to the road head before taking the bus back to Pokhara.