Annapurna Circuit Trek

Your ultimate adventure starts with your landing in Kathmandu valley surrounded by beautiful green hills and alluring Mountain views. After finishing up with customs at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed to the land of the Himalayas by our representative. You will enjoy a drive through crowded and narrow roads from the airport to your hotel. After freshening up yourself, you can explore a tourist place called Thamel. You would enjoy many choices of restaurants and meals providing both local and Western foods.

Kathmandu is also known as a city of temples. Decorated with historic temples, Stupas, Durbar Square and beautiful historic monuments listed in World Heritage sites, this city has a lot to offer. Kathmandu is a unique and artistic city that shows the life of ancient people, their culture, art, sculpture, lifestyle and many more. Kathmandu offers different vibes starting in the morning to night. Full of diversity, Kathmandu city offers mouthwatering local cuisines and street foods from different parts of Nepal. People speak 125 official languages. You can enjoy Nepali as well as international cuisine based on your preference.

Kathmandu is also known as a city of temples. Decorated with historic temples, Stupas, Durbar Square and beautiful historic monuments listed in World Heritage sites, this city has a lot to offer. Kathmandu is a unique and artistic city that shows the life of ancient people, their culture, art, sculpture, lifestyle and many more. Kathmandu offers different vibes starting in the morning to night. Full of diversity, Kathmandu city offers mouthwatering local cuisines and street foods from different parts of Nepal. People speak 125 official languages. You can enjoy Nepali as well as international cuisine based on your preference.

Kathmandu is also known as a city of temples. Decorated with historic temples, Stupas, Durbar Square and beautiful historic monuments listed in World Heritage sites, this city has a lot to offer. Kathmandu is a unique and artistic city that shows the life of ancient people, their culture, art, sculpture, lifestyle and many more. Kathmandu offers different vibes starting in the morning to night. Full of diversity, Kathmandu city offers mouthwatering local cuisines and street foods from different parts of Nepal. People speak 125 official languages. You can enjoy Nepali as well as international cuisine based on your preference.

Early morning, you will leave Kathmandu for Besisahar. This is going to be a long drive today. The journey is filled with breathtaking views of the Manaslu and Annapurna range, green hills, and the Trishuli river. The road is winding, bumpy and narrow until you reach the confluence of the Trisuli and Marshyangdi rivers. You will drive along the Prithivi Highway after crossing a bridge over the Marshyangdi. After 20 minutes, you will reach Dumre and follow the north route to Besisahar. After 4 hours of drive from Dumre, you will reach Besisahar. Now, you will take 3 hrs of drive from Besisahar to reach Jagat. The road is rough and tough till you rich Chame. However, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery, waterfalls, mountain view and rice terrace along the way. Driving past beautiful villages, you will reach Jagat and stay overnight. Drive time: 8-9 hours Accommodation: Hotel

Today, you will drive to Lower Pisang following Dharapani and the beautiful Chame. The rugged road will pass small settlements including Chyamje, Tal, Karte and many more.On the way, you will see a spectacular view of the Annapurna range. Slowly, you will pass through a stunning waterfall and suspension bridge on your way to Dharapani. After a few hours of drive, you will reach upper Pisang. After 2 days of a drive along bumpy roads, you will be trekking alongside the Annapurna range from tomorrow. Till today, you gain a considerable altitude of 3000m. The views from upper Pisang are stunning. Tomorrow, you will be testing your feet. Today, sleep well, stay hydrated and relax. Drive time: 5-6 hours Accommodation: Hotel

The trek from Pisang to Manang is a moderate ascent (lower path) and higher tough with stunning views of the Annapurna range along the way. You will enjoy every moment but depends on how you choose your path. There are 2 different paths from Pisang to Manang. The higher altitude path and lower moderate and shorter one. My recommendation will be a drier upper path to Manang. However, if you are having any symptoms of altitude sickness, try the lower trail. You will walk along with the beautiful Buddhist town – Ghyaru. When you reach Manang, you will see the stunning mountain view of Annapurna, Pisang, Tilicho peak, Pisang peak and Gangapurna.Today, you will spend the night at beautiful Manang. Trekking time: 6-7 hours Accommodation: Hotel

It is indeed an additional day to expose your body to a new height. However, you will spend the night back inManang. This is done to help your body adjust and avoid altitude sickness along the journey.Although Manang is a small village, it offers numerous side trips. The rigorous trek to Ice lake (3900m) is one of the most popular of all. Chongkor view will offer a beautiful view of the glacial lake as well. You can also visit nearby Gumbas and local monasteries. The view of the Gangapurna glacier, which overs over the Manang is also beautiful to capture.You can go to the Himalayan Rescue Association (clinic), where they will provide information on altitude sickness everyday for free. It is a good option to get acclimatized before you go over 4000m; the next day. Trekking time: 4-5 hours Accommodation: Hotel

On the seventh day of your trek, you will trek to Sri Kharka. Leaving behind Manang, you will trek past the western gate and trek down to the river. After crossing it, you will walk through the forest to reach the beautiful Khangsar village. The trail to Sri Kharka is dusty and rugged. After passing a beautiful monastery, you will head further watching stunning Chulu and Gungang in the background. After 4-5 hrs of trek, you will reach Sri Kharka and spend the night today. Trekking time: 4-5 hours Accommodation: Hotel

The trek today will be easy because the trail isn’t that steep, but it will be exhausting because you’ll be walking on small trails through loose stones and prone to landslides. You will witness a360-degree view of the mountain range. From onward, you will not see any hotels/teahouseson the route to Tilicho lake.When you arrive at the base camp, go to a teahouse in which your rooms are reserved for the day and rest. Overnight at Tilicho Base Camp. Trekking time: 3-4 hours Accommodation: Hotel

Today, you will trek early morning to beautiful and pristine Tilicho Lake. There will be less wind in the morning and the first ascend will be a little demanding. You will enjoy the mesmerizing view of emerald Tilicho and glittering glaciers once you arrive at the lake. It is situated at the base of Tilicho peak.After exploring the lake and capturing moments for some time, you will retrace back to Sri Kharka overnight. Trekking time: 5-6 hours Accommodation: Hotel

After early breakfast, you will begin your trek to Sri Kharka. First, the trek will be easy to descend to Khangsar village. After crossing a river, the trek ascends to the barren landscape from where you can see Yak Kharka. You might see some wildlife (Blue Sheep) on these routes if you are lucky on this day. You can visit Tare Gumba. It is a sacred place for people living in this area. After a few miles of walking, you will reach Yak Kharka. There are a few teahouses that will provide you with food and lodging facilities. This will be your destination for today. Trekking time: 4-5 hours Accommodation: Hotel

This is going to be the final stretch of the trek before the difficult trek to Thorong La Pass. Now, your body is progressively acclimating to the high altitude as you walk over 4500m. Take it easy and stay hydrated all the time. The path to Thorong Phedi winds through an isolated and lonely area. It is a glacier valley bordered on three different sides by the high mountains. It’s a typically cold place. When you arrive at the rest stop, go straight to a tea house and get warm. You sleep early tonight because you have a hard day tomorrow. Overnight at Thorong Phedi. Trekking time: 4-5 hours Accommodation: Hotel

Today’s trek will be challenging compared to the entire trip before and ahead. You will get up early and leave before the sun rises because there is no wind in the morning. The path is steep in the first few hours but not difficult. After one hour, you will reach High Camp. The final few hundred meters to the summit of Thorong La is difficult. After 2-3 hours, you will reach the top of Thorong La Pass (5416m/17769ft). When you reach the top, you will be greeted by a breathtaking mountain vista. Dhaulagiri (8167m) stands majestically over the head of Thorong La Pass. From the top, the old kingdom of the upper mustang can be seen in the distance as well. After crossing the path, you will descend slowly as the trail is slippery and rocky. It will take around two and half hours to reach the holy pilgrimage –The Muktinath temple. It is revered by Hindus as well as Buddhists as a place of salvation. As you arrive in Muktinath village, go to your hotel to relax. Overnight at Muktinath.

Early morning, you will visit Muktinath (Vishnu Temple) for blessings. It is a famous pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists attracting a large number of people every year. After a short visit to Muktinath and its surrounding, you will either board a vehicle or trek to Jomsom via Lubra (a beautiful village). You can see the best view from the top of Lubra village, which you wouldn’t see from the bus/Jeep. After Lubra, you will descend all the way to Kagbeni (Junction between upper and lower mustang). Upper Mustang lies above Kagbeni – an isolated kingdom secluded from the main area. The road from Muktinath to Jomsom is well paved, however in some place’s construction is going on. If you want to take a jeep, it will take one hour to reach Jomsom from Muktinath. The road winds along the picturesque Kali Gandaki. Congratulations! You have successfully completed the Annapurna Circuit Trek. Now, you can celebrate in the evening and relax. Trekking time: 5-6 hours Accommodation: Hotel

Early morning, our representative will book your ticket to Pokhara. Otherwise, you can take a bus/Jeep to Pokhara.It can take up to 8-9 hrs via Jeep because of the condition of the road. The easy way is to fly back to Pokhara. It will fly through the world’s deepest gorge (Kaligandaki gorge) before landing in Pokhara. Sometimes, the flight could be delayed if the winds are strong and visibility is weak. Enjoy your time and party at the lakeside. Overnight at Pokhara. Flight time: 25 minutes Accommodation: Hotel

Drive to Kathmandu via tourist bus. When you arrive in Kathmandu, check into your hotel and relax. Make your last evening special with a special farewell supper at a traditional restaurant nearby. You can take part in Nepal cultural events while enjoying your dinner. You can also buy a few souvenirsas well from local shops nearby. Trekking time: 6-8 hours Driving distance: 5 miles (8 km) Accommodation: Hotel