Annapurna Circuit Trek

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Kathmandu arrival and transfer to the hotel.⌄

   Our office representative will be there at the airport. He/she will warmly greet you and transfer you to the hotel by private vehicle. After you take some rest, our guide will give you a short briefing about Annapurna circuit trekking routes and safety. Then you can freshen up and have a short walk around Thamel. Thamel is famous for pubs and bars. Overnight at the hotel. Meal include: Breakfast.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at Hotel - 3-star category hotel.

2. 2Drive to Syange (1100m,) - 8 to 9 hours drive⌄

   A new day and the beginning of our journey. After you have your breakfast, we will pick you up for the ride to Syange. A drive to Syange is of about 8 to 9 hours, but this will not feel long and hectic as you can enjoy the distinctive landscapes of Nepal followed by green hills, rivers, terraced farmings, and eventually the peaks smiling at you. Overnight at Syange. Meal include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay at a local lodge.

3. 3Trek to Dharapani (1960 m.)⌄

   With the sun hitting on your face, we will be heading to Dharapani. From today we will be walking, and it will take probably 7 to 8 hours till we reach Dharapani. You will have to cross a bridge and then we are into the Manang district. Keeping your legs busy, you will pass through rice and potatoes fields, again witnessing the landscapes and enjoying the waterfall. Moving on we will be through Kodo village and then finally you reach Dharapani. Overnight at Dharapani.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at local lodge.

4. 4Trek to Chame (2710 m.)⌄

   Continuing our journey, today we have to walk through steep ridges sheltered by green woods and some landslides too. You have to keep your mind on the trail for safety and eyes to the horizon to enjoy the beautiful sparkling peaks. Those peaks include Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II and Annapurna IV (7525m). Heading to Chame, you can even relax at some hot springs.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at local lodge.

5. 5Trek to Pisang (3300m)⌄

   The initial trekking today goes through valley needing full caution as it is narrow and steep. On the way, you can see a curved rock rising up to the 1500m at Paungda Danda. Raising your eyes up, and then you will be witnessing the snowy peaks of Annapurna II and Pisang peak.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Stay a night at local lodge.

6. 6Trek to Manang (3500 m)⌄

   Manang is a dream destination to mark footsteps for any local and international visitors. We walk for about 7 hours and we will be at Manang. Going through Upper Pisang, our journey begins. The route will reward you will an excellent glimpse of Mt. Annapurna, Pisang Peak with some others on the list. We can end up our trek with a short visit to Barge Monastery (biggest in Manang district).

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at local lodge.

7. 7Acclimatization day⌄

   Not being harsh to our legs, today we will rest at Manang and have some roaming around and short hiking. We can hike either to Bonjo Gumba or Gangapurna Lake. Expanding the list, we can even hike up to Vraga village and visit Himalayan Rescue Association, where you can have some tips about Acute Mountain Sickness and get precaution tips

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at local lodge.

8. 8Trek to Yak Kharka (4110m.)⌄

   Still ascending to a higher height, we will today cross a village of Tenki and pass Marshyangdi Valley northwestern of Jharsang Khola. The trail passes through a small stream, juniper trees and a small Ghunsa Village and meadows where horses and yaks graze. Moving on we will be crossing a river and pass through a Mani, and eventually reach Yak Kharka

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at local lodge.

9. 9Trek to Thorang Phedi (4420 m.)⌄

   Wake up, have your breakfast and then we will still ascend upwards to Thorang Phedi. On the way, we cross a suspension bridge to reach Lather Village. Going forward, we pass through cliffs and reach Thorang Phedi. Enjoying the views of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak and Mt. Khatungkan, we will reach Thorang Phedi.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at local lodge.

10. 10Trek to Muktinath (3800 m) via Thornag La pass (5416 m)⌄

    Name it challenge or chance, we will today pass through the highest elevation of the trek- Lhorang La Pass striking the height of 5,416 m. Heading to the Western side, our real challenge is waiting for us. The walkthrough Lhorang La pass is never easy, but once you conquer the height you will really feel proud and blessed of yourself even to choose this difficulty. Enjoy the view, take some photos, live the moment and then we will set off to Muktinath. Overnight at Muktinath on full board meals.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight at local lodge.

11. 11Drive to Pokhara⌄

    Today is the last day of our trek and after breakfast, we will take a bus/ jeep drive to Pokhara on sharing with other people. It is about 10 hours long drive from Muktinath to Pokhara city.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

    Overnight: Overnight at hotel

12. 12Rest day⌄

    After a long trek, today is a rest day at Pokhara and you can explore Pokhara Valley yourself.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Overnight at the hotel.

13. 13Drive back to Kathmandu⌄

    After our breakfast, we take a tourist bus drive to Kathmandu or there is an option for the flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu and it will charge extra. Transfer to the hotel inclusive breakfast.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Overnight at the hotel.

14. 14Departure from Nepal⌄

    Today is your departure day, we will drop you to the International airport to catch your flight back to your home and pray for your Safe journey.

    Meals: Breakfast