Annapurna Circuit Trekking

On arrival, get received by our staff and guide and transfer to your respective hotels in the hub of Kathmandu. After checking into your lovely rooms, get refreshed from jet-leg. Then join in with other members of Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Our guide/leader will brief us with information about the hotels-including detail of trekking regarding the local lodge, walks, views, history, and culture.  Simultaneously, with a few important do’s and don’ts while you are with us have enjoyable times.

The evening includes a nice dinner(which includes traditional Nepali foods) in a pleasant Nepalese restaurant with local cultural programs. Remember, the next day morning is the time to officially start our Annapurna Circuit Trekking.

Morning starts with drive on tourist coach or smaller vehicle depending upon group size. Thus this journey that takes you away from Kathmandu valley. Gradually head into low warmer areas with views of snow-capped mountains. As drive continues passing farm villages and town then head  Nepal Mid-West to reach at Besisar town,headquarter of Lamjung district.

After a pleasant stop continue drive beyond Besisar to reach at small farm village of Syange. In Syange, you will stop for overnight stay.

Next day starts with walk heading up leaving Marysangdi River behind for sometimes to reach at Jagat.And then walk into cool shade of forest towards Chamje. Enter into more Buddhism cultural country, from here onward walk leads to a nice valley at Tal-Besi.

From Tal village, few hours walk take for overnight stop at Dharapani.

Next day, walk on winding trail within rhododendron and pine forest past villages of Bagachap and Danque, then to Timang village. From here onward, you can notice more Buddhist culture along with views of Mt. Manaslu.

After a refreshing short stop at Timang village, few hours trek leads to Chame town for overnight stop. Moreover, Chame  is a large and major town of Manang area, head quarter of Manang district.

With overnight stay in Chame next day trek will end  at Pisang. On walk from Chame, air gets much cooler because walk leads close within mountains. In the morning, walk into cool alpine forest of rhododendron and pine trees, following Masrsyangdi River with  few short ups and down to Bratang village.

Then, follow uphill path into woodland to reach at Dhukure Pokhari. Which is a small place with few tea-houses and lodge overlooking Chulu’s and Pisang peak. With a lunch break here, walk descends to lower Pisang village for overnight stop.

Pisang village offers great scenery of mountains and surrounding landscapes. Now, from here altitude gains as the morning walk leads through forest. And with a short uphill get super views of staggering Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu’s and Pisang peak. As the walk reach flat valley at Hongde village, tree lines disappear for barren, arid landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate.

Before Manang, visit old Braga monastery with old Buddhist relics, ancient wall painting and fresco’s. Then, an hour walk reaches at Manang village.

The houses are built in typical Tibetan traditional style where Manang people are known for their rich culture and traditions.

A necessary rest day for acclimatization before heading higher elevation to Thorang –la pass, in Manang  is managed.With optional short hike, explore Manang village and valley. Moreover, Manang is a large village situated on windswept valley at the bank of Marysangdi River.

Furthermore, it is  beneath Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range. Go for  nice walk uphill for views of Gangapurna Glacier and the Manang emerald Lake.

After a rest time at Manang, morning walk leads towards Gunsang village on the uphill path to Yak Kharka. This will be an interesting high altitude trekking with super views of snowcapped mountains. Then cross a small stream river to reach Yak Kharka, a small settlement with tremendous views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks. This day trek ends with overnight stay at Yak Kharka.

As the walk advances to high area,we are heading closer to the base of Thorang-la. So, cross a bridge to reach Ledar village,then head to Thorung Phedi. Here depending upon the physical conditions of the clients, if all goes well, an hour steep climb to Thorang High Camp for overnight stop.

One of the major and highlight of the Annapurna Circuit Trekking is Thorang-la pass. After early breakfast walk leads to long climb up towards Thorang-la. Climb on steep terrain with winding path to Thorang La Pass situated  5,416 m / 17,700 ft high.

The highest altitude of  trekking to Annapurna Circuit offers vista of dramatic surrounding and far country landscapes with high snow-capped mountains.After an exciting stop long descend takes you at Muktinath which is above 3,800 meters high.

It is one of the most holy spots for both Hindu and Buddhists.The word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana or Liberation’. Finally today’s trek stops with overnight stay at Muktinath.

From Muktinath our walk stops for a day. Because Muktinath and onward to Tatopani village, motor-able road have reached some few years ago. So it makes possible for drive and shortens our trekking day itinerary.

Take a morning drive down towards Kaligandaki river valley reaching at large town of Jomsom and headquarter of Mustang area. It is home of Thakali, a flourishing people and traders on this old Trans Himalayan Salt and Caravan trade route.

Then our drive continues heading past nice Marpha-Tukuche and Ghasa villages.Entering within a deep river valley in between massive Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains forming as world deepest gorge.  Slowly, reach warm farm villages at Tatopani for overnight stop.

Tatopani is a large village with natural hot-springs. Where you can get refresh in two warm pools with exciting time at Tatopani village.

Morning from Tatopani village, walk along the river flowing downstream and  steep climb on stone paved steps to reach Ghara and Sikha. From these farm villages walk on gradual winding trail to Ghorepani passing Chitre village. Where walk leads within serene and lovely alpine woodland of rhododendron and pine trees.

After walk in the shade of woodland then reach at Ghorepani village. At Ghorepani stop for night stay.

Starting early morning before sunrise, hike up for an hour to the top of Poon Hill situated above 3,210 m. From Poon Hill catch stunning sunrise over panorama of mountains. These includes Dhaulagiri-Tukuche-Nilgiri’s-Annapurna Fang (Vara Shikar) Annapurna range of peaks with majestic Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish .

Moreover the view also entails  Mt. Manaslu with Lamjung extending towards Ganesh Himal due east horizon. After a marvelous photo session head back to Ghorepani for breakfast. And carry on trekking uphill into beautiful woods of rhododendron trees with views of mountains.

Finally, walk leads to descend passing Ulleri village to reach at Tikhedhunga. With beautiful cascading waterfalls and nice lodge stop for overnight stay.

Our last day from Tikhedhunga leads you back at scenic Pokhara. Thus morning walk leads to a long descend past Kimche farm village to reach base of a hill around warmer low farm areas.

Finally,  walk leads to descend to reach Modi River past nice Bhirethati village. Then head towards Nayapul for exciting few hour drive to Pokhara by its serene Phewa Lake.

Depending upon size of the group, travel on Tourist Coach or in private car to reach back at Kathmandu. If you get time in the afternoon and if interested engage in personal activities and shopping.

(Options to choose by air from Pokhara to reach Kathmandu 30 mins flight. Panorama of mountains and dramatic landscapes. Then from Kathmandu airport transfer back to your hotels.

Finally all good things must come to an end with grand memories and exciting experience on Annapurna circuit trekking. With final day in Nepal, our staff and guide transfer you to Kathmandu international airport for your flight home or to respective countries.