Annapurna Circuit Trek

You may arrive in Kathmandu at any time. Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by one of our airport representatives. He will help you get transferred to your Hotel. There are no planned activities for the day, thus you may check into your Hotel and relax. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

This day is reserved for a sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu valley. Today, you will be visiting the city's four major UNESCO World Heritage sites. They include the holy Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the Swayambhunath Stupa, the Bouddhanath Stupa, and the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Each site presents amazing insight into the country's historical and religious context and also presents traditional artwork and architectural styles for you to enjoy. After the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel where you can get about preparing for tomorrow's trek. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu

The drive to Besishahar is filled with beautiful natural sceneries and views of the countryside life. You will be driving by Arughat, after which the road becomes rather bumpy and dirt-laden, but the views of vast fields of terrace farms and pastures more than makes up for the long journey. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Besishahar.

From Besishahar, you will begin trekking through the valley, following the pathway that leads to Lampata. The path winds beautifully among rice farms and terrace fields of barley, ascending after the crossing of the river via a suspension bridge. The pathway branches out up-and-downhill are constantly until you reach Bahundanda, a small settlement situated on a ridge that presents sprawling views of the valley below. The path is also lined with rhododendron blossoms and occasional donkey caravans making their way around. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Besishahar.  

From Bahundanda, you will be following a well-leveled path that goes around the river canyons. It is quite pleasant with slopes along the ravines that have traditional houses built of stones and tin roofs. The Annapurna peaks also make their gorgeous appearance along the journey. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Chyamche.

After breakfast, you will be starting your trek, following the path that crosses a suspension bridge into the woods. You will have a steep climb towards the settlement of Sattale from where good views of the mountain peaks are seen. From here, the path then leads you to the entrance to the Manang district through Tal. Today's trip is filled with beautiful natural beauties like waterfalls and riverbeds with green villages decorated with terrace farms and sloping forests of birch. You will also pass beneath the Kaani, a decorated gate arch that is often painted with the traditional colors of the Buddhist prayer flags. Finally, you will reach Bagarchhap. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Bagarchhap.

Traversing along a steep trail towards Timang, you will be trekking on a slanting trail that will take you to a ridgeline from where amazing views of the mountain peaks like the Manaslu Peak, the Annapurna II, and many others can be seen beautifully. Further on, the path then passes by villages like Thanchowk and Koto before finally reaching Chame. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Chame.

Following the Marshyangdi River along the Pinewoods, you will reach the village of Telekhu via Brathang. From there, it is a gradual trek uphill towards Dhukur Pokhari, surrounded by amazing Himalayan views against the skyline. Finally, along the Pinewoods and the pastures, you will reach Pisang. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Pisang.

Today's trekking trip is filled with amazing woodlands that are home to a wide variety of birds and jungle fowls. The pathway follows the hillocks towards the Humde Airport in Manang via the village of Bhraka where houses are built in the Tibetan style, with stacks of stones and thatch roofs. Along the way, you can also come across many Gumbas on the outer ridges of the settlements, and panoramic views of the mountain peaks. Finally, the path then takes you to the famous village of Manang. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Manang.

This day is reserved for acclimatization. You can enjoy a leisurely exploration of the village today; Manang is situated in the broad valley of the Marshyangdi River that presents amazing views of the Annapurna Mountain Range. The Marshyangdi River flows towards the village's east, and towards the north of the village lies the Chulu Peak. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Manang.

From Manang, you will be trekking along the slopping cliff sides of the river gorge and then trekking uphill, following the pathway that will take you through yak pastures towards Yak Kharka. It is one of the best places to relax and stop overnight before the climbing of the Thorong Mountain Pass tomorrow. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Yak Kharka.

From Yak Kharka, you will be trekking through the rocky-strewn oblique and rough terrains towards the foothill of the mountain pass, the Thorong Phedi. The Thorong Base Camp presents amazing views of the mountains, surrounded by terrace fields and sheer cliffs that are often climbed by the Himalayan Thar. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Thorong Base Camp.

This one of the challenging days of the trekking trip. You will wake up early in the morning to cross the mountain pass, making your way steadily uphill. The climb is rather difficult, but the view from the top is worth the climb. Along the way, you can also pass by goat herds led by the pack herders. Finally, upon reaching the top of the mountain pass, you can get mesmerizing views of the entire Mount Annapurna and Manaslu massif as well as of the valley below. Then, with the same steady sturdiness, you will begin your climb downhill towards Muktinath. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Muktinath.

Muktinath is one of the holiest shrines in the country that is sacred to both the Hindu and the Buddhist people of Nepal. It is believed that bathing under the stone water taps of the temple washes away one's sins. From Muktinath, you will be trekking along the Kali Gandaki River Gorge towards Jomsom. Along the way, you can also see ammonites, called Shaligrams, along the banks of the Kali Gandaki River. Finally, you will reach Jomsom. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Jomsom.

From Jomsom, you will be trekking through the arid terrains of the gorge and ravines of the Kali Gandaki towards Kalopani. The terrain is noticeably different from the rather verdant woods on this part of the trek. Instead of the grasslands, you will be trekking on a landscape that is filled with dry riverbeds contrasting with the river itself, with hillocks of sparse shrubs growing hereabout. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Kalopani.

The trek to Tatopani is one that is a dramatic change in the landscape once again. You will leave the arid terrain behind and start trekking along the rail towards cliffs that are mostly covered with moss and lichens. The wetlands start appearing and the woods come into view as well. Finally, besides the river bank lays the village of Tatopani where there is a natural hot spring. Upon reaching Tatopani, you can have a relaxing dip in the hot spring as well; the hot spring is believed to have natural healing properties. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Tatopani.

From Tatopani, you will be entering the Chhomrong River valley, making your way past terrace farms and thick hillocks of juniper and rhododendron woods and bamboo groves towards Ghorepani. You will pass by mule caravans and goat herds along the way, with the views of the Annapurna peaks decorating the skyline. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Ghorepani.

Early in the morning, you will make your way to the vantage point of Poon Hill from Ghorepani. The vantage point presents panoramic views of the entire Annapurna massif quite spectacularly. The sunrise view amidst the mountain peaks seen from Poon Hill is quite admirable and breath-taking. After taking in the views, you will make your way towards Nayapul, winding along the valley in a steady descent. From Nayapul, you will then have a drive to Pokhara. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Pokhara.

On this day, you will bid the Annapurna Mountains goodbye for the last time and make your way back to Kathmandu, driving along the Prithivi Highway. It is a beautiful journey. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.

Approximately three hours before your scheduled flight, you will be dropped off at the airport for your departure.