Annapurna Circuit and ABC Trek are two popular trekking routes in the Annapurna region of Nepal. While these can be done separately, it is also possible to combine them into a single trek. After merging the two treks into a single trek, it becomes the longest trek in the region. This trek is suitable for those who want to do two popular treks in one trip which gives an opportunity to cross Thorong La Pass (5,416 m) and continue the trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) via Poon Hill (3,210 m). The Annapurna Circuit is one of the best trekking trails in the Himalayas and has been described as one of the top ten treks in the world, trekked by thousands of trekkers every year. And Annapurna Base Camp is one of the moderate trekking that takes you to the base of the tallest mountains.
While trekking you will see a great variety of beautiful landscapes, nature, and culture of the Central Himalayan region of Nepal. With the best and spectacular Himalayan panoramas of Mount Annapurna, Fishtail, Manaslu, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, and many other central-western Himalayan ranges of Nepal.
The trek starts from the lush lowlands of Besisahar Or Bhulbhule and gradually ascends to higher altitudes, crossing several diverse landscapes and climatic zones. You will pass through traditional villages, terraced fields, dense forests, river valleys, and arid alpine deserts.
You will cross the Thorong La Pass, which offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. After crossing the pass, the trek descends to Muktinath Temple. It is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Further south of Muktinath, the contrasts of the Nepal Himalaya become even more apparent, as high windswept passes are replaced by forests, or mandarin and banana groves. Finally you trek out of the gorges and look back to the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
You will continue the trek to Ghorepani, it is a beautiful village on top of a hill. From here you can visit Poon Hill (3210 m) which is one of the best places to watch the sunrise display over the mountains.
After visiting Poon Hill you will continue the trek through rhododendron and bamboo forests then you will reach a nice Gurung village called Chhomrong (Gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary), continue the trek till Annapurna Base Camp. After base camp return to Chomrong village. From here continue the trek till Dhampus Phedi via Pothana where your trek ends. But it is also possible to end the trek at Simrung or Ghandruk village and from there drive to Pokhara in a day.
The itinerary below follows the traditional old-fashioned route, but if you want to shorten the itinerary, you will need to use a bus or jeep where motor roads are available.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03: Kathmandu to Besi Sahar (820m) then Bhulbhule (840m) by public bus
Day 04: Trek to Jagat (1330m)
Day 05: Trek to Dharapani (1960m)
Day 06: Trek to Chame (2670m.)
Day 07: Trek to Pisang (3200m.)
Day 08: Trek to Manang (3540m.)
Day 09: Acclimatization in Manang (3540m.)
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka (4110m)
Day 11: Trek to Thorung Phedi (4420m)
Day 12: Trek to Muktinath (3800m) Over the Thorung La Pass (5416m)
Day 13: Trek to Marpha (2680m)
Day 14: Trek to Ghasa (2010m)
Day 15: Trek to Tatopani (1190m)
Day 16: Trek to Ghorepani (2855m)
Day 17: Visit Poon Hill (3210m) then trek to Tadapani (2610m)
Day 18: Trek to Chhomrong (2170)
Day 19: Trek to Dovan (2600m)
Day 20: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base camp (3700m)
Day 21: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)
Day 22: Trek to Bamboo (2310m)
Day 23: Trek to Jhinu Danda (1780m) Hot Spring
Day 24: Trek to Pothana (1900m)
Day 25: Trek to Dhampus phedi and drive to Pokhara (850m)
Day 26: Drive to Kathmandu (1350m) by tourist bus
Day 27: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 28: Depart Kathmandu.
Note: If you want to avoid walking on the motor road section then you can reduce the days of trekking and take a jeep from Besi Sahar or Kathmandu to Chame and take a local bus from Jomsom to Tatopani.
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