ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK

There is nothing much planned on your arrival day. You will meet with our representative at the airport. With a warm welcome, you get escorted to the hotel that we have booked in advance for your stay.

As per your flight landing time, you will get a few hours to stroll down the bustling streets of Thamel and dine as per your desire.

Today is a day tour in Kathmandu that you will spend visiting monuments and preparing for the trek. The tour begins after a delicious breakfast. You will be guided by our professional English-speaking guide.

During the tour, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the famous Monkey Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, etc.

Later in the day, join a small briefing session by your trek guide and get to know the crew. He will inform you about the trail, views, and the challenges you may have to face during the trek.

Wake up early and get ready to begin the adventurous Annapurna Circuit Trek. You will meet with the team at your hotel lobby, all set to drive towards the starting point of the trek, Bhulbhule.

Following the beautiful Trishuli River, you will head north towards Besisahar. Further, the drive continues to Bhulbhule. On the way, you can see views of Ganesh Himal (7,422 m) and Mt. Manaslu (8,156 m) along with the gorgeous landscape.

It is the first day of the trek. The route to Chamje begins with a gradual ascent to BahunDanda, a Brahmin village. From here, the trail descends across terraced fields and lovely streams.

The trail further rejoins the Marshyangdi River and passes by a few waterfalls. Crossing many suspension bridges over the Marshyangdi River, you reach Jagat. A short walk from this Village will take you to Chamje.

Have a filling breakfast in Chamje before leaving it. The trail moves upwards along the rushing Marshyangdi River and takes you to beautiful Tal village (1,710 m). The route that leads to Tal involves steep ascending and crossing of a suspension bridge. From Tal, you continue climbing on a stone staircase.

There will be numerous ascents & descents before reaching Dharapani. Today, you also enter the Manang district. The views along the way will help you relieve your tiredness.

Follow an uphill trail to Bagarchhap, a typical Nepali village with stone houses and flat roofs. From here, you will slowly move towards Tyanja and trek through a lush forest.

Trekking along a river, reach Kopar (2,590 m) and move towards headquarter of Manang, Chame. You will get welcome with stunning views of Mt. Annapurna II (7,937 m), Mt. Annapurna IV (7,525 m), and Lamjung Himal (6,972 m).

The trail today takes you to beautiful Pisang village. Cross a bridge over the Marshyangdi River and trek until you reach Baratang. You will pass by the narrow Marshyangdi river valley and lush forests of pine & hemlock. Along the way, you can see views of beautiful meadows and snow-capped mountains.

The route from Bhartang ascends through dense forests and passes by Dhukur Pokhari. Further, enjoying the glimpse of the bowl-shaped Paungda Danda rock face, you will continue towards Pisang.

To witness glorious sunrise along with a view of Mt. Annapurna II and other surrounding mountains, wake up early. The trail goes through lush forests, where you get to see a diverse range of flora and fauna.

You will be following the route in the north which is a bit longer and difficult to reach Manang. Besides the challenges, you can see breathtaking mountain scenery along this route.

On the way, the trail passes by small villages and stupas. You reach Barga village, where a 900 years old monastery is situated. From here, walk for another hour to reach Manang.

Spend a rest day in Manang before leaving towards Yak Kharka. It will help you in acclimatization and lowers the risk of altitude sickness.

Manang is a beautiful village where you can do numerous things. Go on a short excursion to Khangsar, from where an excellent view of Tilicho Peak (7,134 m) is visible.

Likewise, visit the Milarepa Cave and Gangapurna Lake. Later, in the late evening, you can walk around the village and observe the daily lifestyle & culture of locals.

Today, the trail takes you to Yak Kharka. Crossing a stream, ascend to Tenki village and head out of the Marsyangdi valley and join the Jarsang Khola valley.

You will gradually ascend and pass by a few pastures and juniper trees. Further, you walk by Gunsan village and cross a wooden bridge to reach Yak Kharka. The views from this place are fantastic.

Have a warm breakfast and begin the day following a steep route that leads to the Thorung Phedi. From Yak Kharka, you ascend to a ridge and descend to the Marsyangdi River.

Cross the river on a wooden bridge and climb up following a narrow trail. The trail then descends to Thorug Phedi, where you will be spending the night.

It is going to be a difficult day today, and you will reach the highest point of the trek, Thorong La Pass. To cross the pass, you have to begin the day early in the morning to avoid strong wind and unstable weather that might occur in the way. The trail will be steep and rugged, filled with numerous loose boulders.

The air will get thinner and cold as you will approach the top of the pass. Upon reaching the pass, you can see the outstanding landscape and Himalayan Mountains.

After soaking the views, follow a downhill route that leads to the holy Muktinath temple. It is a significant temple for Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal. Hundreds of pilgrims visit this sacred place from all over the world every year.

Wake up early and visit the temple before leaving for Jomsom. The trail descends to Jharkot through the ruins of a palace that belonged to the king of Mustang. Further, you will walk along the Kali Gandaki River and reach Kagbeni.

Trekking through beautiful apple orchards and narrow alleyways, you will pass by Pandha Khola valley to reach Jomsom.

From Jomsom, the trail drops down to Marpha and continues descending towards Kali Gandaki. You will reach the old Thakali trading center of Tukuche.

Further, walking by small settlement areas and coniferous forests to reach Kalopani, from where you can see superb views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m).

After having breakfast, you begin descending through dense forests. The trail follows a river through a narrow gorge and descends to a waterfall.

Crossing a bridge here, you will walk on a winding route that takes to Tatopani. It is a famous village for natural hot springs. Spend some time in the hot spring, which will help you relax your muscles and also effective for treating skin diseases.

The trail today goes through dense forests of rhododendron and picturesque villages. You will follow a downhill path that passes by villages like Ghar Khola, Ghara, Shikha, Phalante, and Chitre before taking to Ghorepani.

Ghorepani is a beautiful village mostly resided by Gurungs and Magars. You can see tempting views of the snow-capped mountains from here.

Today, you will go on a hike to Poon Hill early in the morning to witness gorgeous sunrise and western Himalayan Mountains in the distance. Later, descend to Ghorepani, have breakfast, and begin trekking towards Hile.

The trail slowly descends through remote villages and lush forests.

The trail from Hile descends through dense forests, crossing streams to Birethanti. From here, you will continue dropping towards Nayapul, the ending point of the trek.

Take an hour and a half drive from this place to Pokhara. Today, you will spend the night in the city of lakes. Explore around the vibrant Lakeside Market. You can also boat on serene Phewa Lake or dine in one of the restaurants, enjoying a calming sunset.

After having breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. You will be following the same route as before. The view along the drive will be fantastic.

Note: If you have extra days, We advise you to take Pokhara Day Tour as It is worth having one extra day in Pokhara at the end and exploring Pokhara. Or, Even if you have more days, You can also take 3 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara.

Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will head to the hotel. Rest and enjoy the rest of the day shopping and exploring around the city. In the evening, you will meet the team for the last time at a farewell dinner organized by the company.

Time to say goodbye to each other. With memories that will stay with you for a lifetime, you will depart for your home country.

Our airport representative will wait for you at the hotel lobby as per your flight departure time to escort you to the international airport.