Annapurna Circuit Trek

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu(1,338m/4,390ft)

  As your cozy flight lands in Kathmandu, our pristine team appoints your receiver to transport you from the airport to your pre-booked hotel. Take a hot shower, roam around the busy streets of Ktm, shop as lavishly and freely as you desire or simply doze off to gather that much-needed rest prepping for the exhilarating excursion that awaits tomorrow!

  Accommodation: 3-star hotel

• Day 2: Ktm to Beshisahar(760m/2493ft) Drive by Local Luxury Bus

  Drive distance: 176km

  Total time: 5 to 6 hours

  Your drive to Beshisahar marks the waving flag engulfing your life to a different way of livelihood for a couple of days. Drive to Beshisahar takes almost an average of 6 hours steering through the Trishuli river valley past gorgeous Nepali villages. As you smell the luscious air of the greenery, flora, and fauna, soon the alluring Annapurna range is visible.

   

  Altitude: 1,338m/4,390ft

  Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner

  Accommodation: Tea-house

• Day 3: Hike to Chame(2,670m/8,760ft)

  What's next? A beautiful invigorating 6-hour trek to Chame! We hope you are well-equipped with water bottles and edibles to recharge your drowsy systems. We trek along the long steps heading towards a fantastic climb to Timang and across the rich and coniferous Pine forests. As your footsteps press into the dusty earth en route to Chame, the magnificent sights of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV(7,525m) grace your view. Trekking is a relic especially when intertwined with the allure of Tibetan villages bridging the gap between highlands and lowlands. Each passing moment is a treasure, leading us through Thanchowk, Kolo, culminating in our final destination, the enchanting yet local settlement of "Chame."

  Altitude: 2,670m/8,760ft

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  Accommodation: Tea-house

• Day 4: Hike to Upper Pisang(3,300m/10,827 ft)

  Trek Distance: 13.7Km

  Trek Time: 5 to 6 hours

  Binoculars surely do help see the destination surprisingly near, but there's nothing as intimate and lovely as seeing it right in front of your very existence. To reach Pisang, you need to loiter advancing a deep gorge, braking for a while just to lay eyes upon the Paungda Danda Rock which is a rock trumpeting a massive elevation of 1500m from Marsyandi river. Some tea can be accompanied during the trek as the 6-hour trek treats you with exquisite views of Pisang Peak(6,091m/ 19,984ft) and Annapurna II(26,040 ft/7,937m). On reaching Pisang, we finally declare the Triumph of today's Trek!

  Altitude: 3,300m/10,827 ft

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  Accommodation: Tea-house

• Day 5: Hike to Ngawal (3,660m/12,008ft)

  Trek Distance: 10 km

  Trek Time: 6 to 7 hours

  With coldness as the primary reality of the trek, we sail onwards with blue skies, foggy mountains, and calmness early in the morning. We move from Pisang navigating to the Ghyaru(3,730m)Ghyaru's pristine beauty is magnified by beautiful homes made from stones. Laying gently on the roof of those houses, listening to soul-pampering music, and observing the enchanting Annapurna Range is quite a magical experience. We then scoop downhills to Ngwal which is a relief considering all the altitude sickness one could have witnessed at the high altitudes before descending. Tea houses and lodges in this beautiful village warm up your cold skin while capturing your pearly white smiles on camera would be such a wholesome moment!

  Altitude: 3,660m/12,008ft

  Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner

  Accommodation: tea-house

• Day 6: Hike to Manang(3540m/11611ft)

  Trek Distance: 10Km

  Trek Time: 5 hours

  As we summit 3500m of altitude, notable changes in land formation get drier and civilization diminishes. Proceeding further we, the land formations grant us a precipitous steep to observe the beauty of Manang valley. The elegant flow of Marshyagdi accompanies you at Mungi. With the snowcapped mountains and Yaks mewing in the alpine tundra, the towering clouds expose the blue sky just for you to feel heavenly at Manang. A five-hour walk, a nineteen-kilometer trek, and exhausted flesh are all worth it at this very implausible moment! As the cold breath exits your body, some warm tea is your best acquaintance!

  Altitude: 3540m/11611ft

  Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner

  Accommodation: Tea-house

• Day 7: Exploring Manang (3540m/11611ft)

  Rubbing your eyes, splashing fresh cold water, tired toes, and yawning with the sun isn't your excuse for wanting some more sleep. And how could anyone still snore up a couple of hours when it's finally the day to tour Manang? The valley deprives you of opulence yet the adventure continues with a short climb to Praken Gompa which is a religious heritage born at a height of 3945 m. You can calm your energy at Gongapurna Lake and tour the beautiful Gongapurna Glacier. Manag viewpoint could capture an ample amount of your time as you get to observe the entire Manang Valley guarded by 7000m-8000m peaks. The day commences and concludes at Manang!

  Altitude: 3540m/11611ft

  Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner

  Accommodation: Tea-house

• Day 8: Hike to Yak Kharka(4,018m/13182ft)

  Trek Distance: 10.8Km

  Trek Time: 3 to 4 hours

  By this day we have covered half our trekking journey. We sway over the river stream indulging in a steep climb through tough terrain above 4000m altitude. A fresh breath of air dives inside your lungs as you embrace the thrill during the trek. As the trek continues we seek rest at "Tenki village", meet and greet with the generous locals and then hike down towards Jarsanga Valley. You may devour some carbs, some protein, and fat blended to install immense energy for the further trek! We now head towards Yak Kharka, which is a yak grazing field blessed with captivating greenery, so sublime, paradise remains defeated to the beauty Yak Kharka exudes. Vegetation above Yak Kharka is barren, droughtful, and destitution of any form of greenery. The night is spent in the lodge with plenty of gossip and tasty delicacies.

  Altitude: 4,018m/13182ft

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  Accommodation: tea-house

• Day 9: Hike to Thorung Phedi (4,525m/ 14,846ft) or High Camp (4925m/16,158ft)

  Trek Distance: 7.3km

  Trek Time: 4 to 5 Hours

  The hike from Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi is about 4-5 hours covering a rather shorter route shy of just 6 Kilometres. You can relax and loosen up rejoicing in the resplendent view as the journey moves on. Attending the descent towards the riverside of Marshyandi River we proceed for a mouthwatering riverside lunch. On reaching Thorung Phedi remove your rayban glasses, change those sweaty clothes and relax overnight in a nearby Lodge. If the child within you demands more adrenaline rush, you may climb towards Thorong high pass. Snapping pictures either with your DSLR or your normal camera phone, both would do justice to capture memories and take them back home. As for today enjoy your stay at Thorung Phedi!

  Altitude: 4925m/16,158ft

  Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner

  Accommodation: tea-house

• Day 10: Hike to Muktinath by Thorung La Pass(3800m/12,467ft)

  Trek Distance: 15.1 Km

  Trek Time: 8 to 9 Hours

  This marks a crucial day as we leverage through La Pass to Muktinath. Thorung La Pass is factually the highest and the widest Pass comprised in the Nepalese atmosphere. As you wave words to parting from the colorful Buddhist prayer flags and beautiful white stupa you stumble upon the amazement as to how spectacular this place is! As we descend nearing the holy destination your way is escorted by other fellow comrades, beautiful meadows, and a deep canyon, while the trail ends with the galvanizing view of Muktinath, a well-renowned destination heavily populated by Hindu devotees year-round. Your Spiritual awakening occurs at this very moment!

  Altitude: 4,525m/ 14,846ft

  Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner

  Accommodation: tea-house

• Day 11: Muktinath to Jomsom (2,720m/ 8,924ft)

  Trek Distance: 20.2km

  Trek Time: 7 to 8 Hours

  God has dispersed his blessings to you! Now, it's time to foster his holy experience in those chambers of your heart and cheer away to Jomsom on a 4-hour trek. Trekking along the rocky trails deviates in a rather unusual route landing you amidst Purang village. The rural makeup seems depressing from a development point of view but hooks up a silently stunning impression from a beauty point sentiment. Then, as we move ahead we walk past another village i.e. Jhong. These villages leak an essence of a deserted island neighboured by Mountains that look like dried-up tsunamis. From Jhong, we descend to Jhing Khola and watch the water flow reaching Kagbeni. From Kagbeni we spread ourselves in the marshmallow seats of the bus to Jomsom, finally taking us to our main destination!

  Altitude: 3800m/12,467ft

  Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner

  Accommodation: tea-house

• Day 12: Jomson to Marpha (2,670m/8,760ft)

  Trek Distance: 13.2Km

  Trek Time: 3 Hours

  What could possibly be a solid token of souvenir once you've landed home? You could gather some rocks, and zip them up along the leather pockets in your bag but I would suggest wine, beer, and dried goods to take back home from Jomsom. Jomsom emerges as quite a windy land with vigorous blows of wind blossoming in the valley and gorges. We then cross the Kaligandaki River and arrive at Marpha after a 4-5 hour hike. You can either wander around the maze-like house construction.

  Altitude: 2,720m/ 8,924ft

  Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner

  Accommodation: tea-house

• Day 13: Drive to Tatopani (1,190m/3,904ft)

  Trek Hours: 7 to 8 Hours

  Overnight stay at Marpha, taking a bite of luscious and juicy apples probably bestowed you a deep sleep. Today as you wake up fresh and enliven with just minuscule fatigue in your bones we head to Tatopani. As you reach Kalopani from Marpha whirl into the cosmos of admiration as you observe wonderful views of Annapurna I and other mighty peaks. The drive is a 45km long way as if a thirsty pupil sang melancholy of his thirst, soon for a lake to arrive and satisfy his thirst. By this, I mean that you get to plunge into the Natural hot spring reaching Tatopani considering the exhaust to be sewn after an entire 13-day trekking escapade. Relax eat some food and enjoy Tatopani for now.

  Altitude: 2,670m/ 8,760ft

  Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner

  Accommodation: tea-house

• Day 14: Drive Back to Pokhara(822m/ 2,697ft)

  Drive Distance: 317km

  Drive Hour: 5 Hours

  Pokhara launched the catapult for you to explore the glories of the Himalayas and your experience has arrived at a halt. After reaching back pokhara you can slide right down the luxurious routes of stunning night lifestyle, explore the city, boat in the lake, cycle around the city, and purchase exclusive items as souvenirs. Your drive to Tribhuwan International Airport will follow shortly.

  Altitude: 1,190m/3,904ft

  Meals: Breakfast

  Accommodation: 3-star hotel

• Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu

  Meals: breakfast

  Accommodation: 3-star hotel

• International Departure from Tribhuvan International Airport

  We feel extremely honored to have guided you on your Annapurna Circuit Trek Trek. With indispensable feelings, millions of radiant smiles, hundreds of photographs, and an array of memories for a lifetime, we bid you a hearty farewell as you depart from your respective flights back home. We hope to serve you shortly by organizing such amazing trips and treks again! Until next time, Namaste!

  Meals: breakfast

  Accommodation: 3-star hotel

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