Annapurna Explorer

Embark on a classic 17-day trek through the heart of the Himalayas on the Annapurna Circuit, one of the world's most spectacular trekking routes. Experience legendary high passes, vibrant Nepalese villages, sacred monasteries, and epic mountain vistas. This journey is guided by USA-based expedition leader Constantin Platon, with expert local support and full logistics, so you can focus on the adventure. Highlights - Trek ~170 km, crossing Thorong La Pass (5,416 m) - Explore Tilicho Lake (4,949 m), Mustang, and the Marsyangdi & Kali Gandaki gorges - See three 8,000 m peaks: Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu - Cultural immersion in mountain villages, monasteries, and Pokhara - Time to relax in Kathmandu and Pokhara after the trek Itinerary (Condensed) - Day 1: Fly Houston to Kathmandu - Day 2: Arrive Kathmandu, rest, city briefing - Day 3: Transfer to Besisahar (start point) - Day 4: Jeep to Chame, trek begins - Day 5: Chame to Pisang (apple orchards, Buddhist monasteries) - Day 6: Pisang to Manang (spectacular views, acclimatization) - Day 7: Acclimatization in Manang (optional Ice Lake hike) - Day 8: Manang to Tilicho Base Camp - Day 9: Trek to Tilicho Lake, return to base - Day 10: Tilicho Base to Yak Kharka - Day 11: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi - Day 12: Cross Thorong La Pass to Muktinath - Day 13: Muktinath to Kagbeni (Mustang culture) - Day 14: Kagbeni to Pokhara (via Marpha) - Day 15: Pokhara (Phewa Lake, temples, celeb