Annapurna Circuit Trek

After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our airport representative will greet you and escort you to the hotel. In the afternoon, you can take rest or explore the streets of Thamel nearby your hotel. In the evening, we will organize a short pre-trip meeting and introduce you with your tour and trekking guides, who will brief you about the preparations to be done for the trip.

Overnight at Hotel

After breakfast at around 9am, our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and you will go for sightseeing of famous UNESCO world heritage sites around Kathmandu valley.

You will visit the following sites:

Pashupatinath (World heritage site):

The world famous Hindu temple, Pashupatinath is regarded as one of the holiest and oldest Hindu temple in the world. This temple is located 5km east from the city center at the bank of the holy Bagmati River. Pashupatinath area is widely decorated by various ornaments dedicated to Lord Shiva. As followed by the Hindu Culture, the cremation of the dead is done in Pashupatinath area by the side of the bank of the holy Bagmati River.

Swayambhunath Monkey temple (World heritage site):

Swayambhunath, also named as the monkey temple is surrounded by monkeys all over the area. Famous for people following both Hinduism and Buddhism, this temple not only provides the cultural and religious aspects but also offers various arts, architecture and the magnificent view of Kathmandu valley from the western side of its hillock. Swyambhunath Stupa is imprinted by the eye of Lord Buddha, which stands for peace and knowledge.

Boudhanath (World heritage site):

Boudhanath is the oldest and largest stupa in the valley, which was built during the Licchhavi dynasty in the 5th century around 2500 years ago. Its old name is ‘Khasa’ but later it was changed to Boudhanath by the government. You will find many Buddhist pilgrims and monks from Tibet and various places going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.

Patan Durbar Square (World heritage site):

Patan Durbar Square is situated at the center of the Lalitpur district. The main attraction of Patan Durbar Square is the ancient royal palace, where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. There are many temples and idols in this area. You can also explore the Newari lifestyle, food and culture in the square and visit museums that contain many ancient and antique items that have a lot of historical significance.

Overnight at hotel

After taking breakfast in Kathmandu, we take a drive to Bahundanda through Besisahar, the district center of the Lamjung region. The picturesque scenery of the Marshyangdi River Valley and the terraced hillside make the drive go by quickly for us.

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Heading from Bahundanda, the gorgeous setting of the Lower Annapurna region builds our anticipation for the rest of the trek. We pass by several beautiful waterfalls and green valleys. Today, we cross over suspension bridges with great views. Passing the Ghermu Phant, we gradually walk to Syange and Jagat, reaching Chamje after a short walk. 

Overnight at lodge.

After breakfast in Chamje, we begin the foothill journey, carving our way uphill. We follow along the Marshyangdi riverbank. Today, we pass Taal village, the official entry point of the Manang region. We can stop for a cup of tea or a snack if you’d like. Walking the stone steps, we reach to Dharapani and have ourselves a rest. 

Overnight at lodge. 

After breakfast, we follow the rocky path and pass Timang. The trail is surrounded by the dense woods. Eventually, we reach to Kopar and enjoyan astounding view of the Annapurna peak. The easy trek then takes us to Chame, which is the district headquarters of the Manang region. 

Overnight at lodge.

Leaving from Chame after the breakfast, we cross several suspension bridges.Throughout the day, we are blessed with stunning views of snow-capped Himalayas. After taking lunch on the way, we reach to the Pisang village, today's destination. 

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After breakfast, we begin our hike. Today we walk through the dry part of the Manang district. The landscape is brilliant. The snowy peaks on the horizon contrast with the dry, rocky environment near to us. We can see the Hongde airport, currently not in use. Walking further, we reach to Ghyaru and Braga, and finally to Manang village.

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This is a rest/acclimatization day. Manang is a densely-populated town by Tibetan Buddhist devotees of Tibetan descent. Several colourful monasteries and chhortens are there, which increase the allure of the village. We can take a beautiful day hike to Gangapurna Lake and explore the surroundings. 

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After breakfast, we head to Yak Kharka. We can take our time today, and the hike is relatively short. We quickly reach the Jharsang stream and walk along its bank and through the alpine meadows. Yak Kharka is the grazing meadow with a wide-open area. We take a rest here. 

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From Yak Kharka, the trail becomes a bit more challenging due to the thin air. We don’t want to overdo ourselves and get sick, so we take it slow. First, we cross Ledar and descend towards the river. Then, we gradually climb the rest of the way to Thorong Phedi. We need to acclimatize, so we can walk a bit higher and then back to Phedi. 

Overnight at lodge. 

Today is another challenging day in the trip. But with a tough challenge comes great rewards. We wake up early in the morning and climb up from the Thorong Phedi. Passing the high camp and climbing up continuously, we reach Thorong La Pass (5416 m) and witness the incredible Himalayan scenery of Annapurna, Manaslu, Himchuli and other neighboring peaks. After taking some snaps and enjoying the high Thorong La, we trek down all the way to Muktinath. 

Overnight at lodge. 

We wake up filled with the spiritual energy from Muktinath. In the morning time, Hindu and Buddhist devotees march towards the temple. After breakfast, we begin to trek down to Jomsom via Jharkot. The trek through the windy Kali Gandaki river valley which becomes quite dusty after mid-day. We’ll try to get an early start to avoid this. We reach to Marpha, an amazing village famous for its apple and other fruit orchards. 

Overnight at lodge. 

We begin our trek after breakfast and a pleasant exploration of Marpha village. The trekking route goes all the way through the bank of the Kali Gandaki River. We gradually descend via Kokhethanti and walk further to reach Kalopani. 

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Descending continually from Kalopani, we pass Lete and Ghasa, enjoying the magnificent scenery of the preciousKali Gandaki River Valley. Passing Kopchepani and going downhill, we reach Tatopani. Here there lies a natural hot spring, which is perfect for us after almost two weeks of trekking. 

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From Tatopani, we walk gradually to Ghorepani through Shikha. Having lunch on the way, we climb up to Ghorepani, which is located at the middle of the rhododendron forest and is a Magar dominated village. 

Overnight at lodge. 

Wake up to catch the early morning sunrise view at the world famous Poon Hill Viewpoint.It is one of the most famous views in Nepal.The breathtaking sight of Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre and the surrounding peakswill amaze you. After taking some photos and enjoying the view, head head back down to Ghorepani for breakfast before trekking further to Tadapani via Deurali,having lunch along the way. 

Overnight at lodge.

With good weather and clear skies, you’ll wake up with a view Annapurna I in front of you. After the breakfast, trek down to Ghandruk with a continual descent through rhododendron forest. Ghandruk, a typical Gurung village, takes about 3.5 hours to reach. It is a village that has preserved typical and traditional culture and lifestyle. You can visit the Gurung cultural museum here. Trekking further downhill, we drive from Khimche to Pokhara. 

Overnight at Hotel  

From Pokhara, we drive back to Kathmandu travelling on the Prithvi Highway alongside the Trishuli river and green hills, which takes around 6-7 hrs. We will then transfer you to your hotel. You can take rest and spend your time freely. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner in a cultural Nepali restaurant with typical Nepali cuisine and cultural shows to celebrate the successful completion of our Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Overnight at Hotel

Today is the last day of your this trip. If you would like to stay more in Nepal; you have many options which can be shared with us upon request. Else, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure. We thank you for the opportunity of being your travel partner and wish to serve you in your next vacation. Have a nice journey.