Annapurna Circuit Trek

After enjoying breakfast, our guide will lead you to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu like Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Through the explanation, you can learn about the lifestyle of Nepalese people, especially the culture and religious beliefs of Kathmandu residents. If you need to buy any hiking equipment and necessities, after the visit, you could go to Thamel market by yourself.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Access Nepal, Hotel Bouddha, Hotel Arts Kathmandu or similar

Today we will take a bus to Besisahar in the west of Nepal, which is the headquarters of Lamjung District. The whole journey is about 6-7 hours. After arrival, take local bus for about 2 hours to reach Nagdi. Spend the night here.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

Today we're going to trek along the Marshyangdi River, one of the best whitewater runs in the world. The cascading waterfalls near Nadi Bazaar and the wonderful scenery of Manaslu will be the highlights today. Starting from Nadi Bazaar, passing Arkhale village, traversing the suspension bridge across the Marshyangdi River to Syange village, and appreciate the spectacular waterfalls here. Then from Syange, climb up to Jagat village, and finally arrive in Chamje (1,430 meters) - a good place to have an overnight rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

The trail to Bagarchhap (2,160 meters) will be steep at first. We will cross a long suspension bridge and Marshyangdi River, to reach Rock Tooth, taking about an hour. Then walk up to Tal Village. On one side of the village is the flowing Marshyangdi River, and on the other side is the waterfall pouring down from the cliff. Keep going forward and travel through the gorge, suspension bridge, waterfall and Karte village to the famous Thonje Buddhist Monastery located at the intersection of Marshyangdi River and Dudh Khola River. Continue hiking for about half an hour to reach today's destination - Bagarchhap village. After check-in, you can have a rest at your guesthouse or walk out to admire the splendid scenery of the area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

On the sixth day, we will first hike up to Timang, via rhododendron forest. The picturesque view of Manaslu in Timang is the highlight of today's hike. Continue to go westward, passing through the forest on the ridge and several landslide sights, and admiring the beautiful scenery of Manaslu, Lamjung Kailash, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, and Annapurna IV peaks. After 5-6 hours' trek via Timang, Tanchok and Koto, we will finally arrive at the headquarters of Manang District, Chame (2,630 meters). After settling down, have a rest or explore the small town on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

It takes about 6 hours to complete today's hike to Pisang (3,240 meters). Along the way, we will savor closely the glorious views of peaks such as Lamjung Himal and Ngadi Chuli. Start hiking from Chame, enjoy the amazing scenery of Lamjung Himal on the suspension bridge, pass through the beautiful chortens and Mani walls, then walk about half an hour to the west, and we will see the grand icy ridge of Lamjung Himal directly above the forest. To the east, you can see part of Ngadi Chuli Summit. After a pathway formed on the steep canyon wall in Bratang village, trek through the base of Pangri Dada, and then cross a bridge to the forest zone of Marshyangdi River, with the splendid icy Lamjung ridge. When come to the Valley of Pisang, you can see the Upper Pisang and Chulu Peak in the distance. Finally walk through a ridge to Pisang, which is divided into Lower Pisang - lined with many old settlements and Upper Pisang - where we'll visit Buddhist Gompa. Stay overnight in Pisang.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

The 2-hour hike leads us to Ghyaru village with wonderful views of Annapurna II and other peaks, and the glacial wall of Annapurna IV. After lunch, walk for about 2 hours to Ngawal and admire the charming Pisang peak and Annapurna peaks en route. Then, trek by sacred Mani walls full of Buddhist prayer wheels, and enter Ngawal Village. Later, go downhill from Ngawal to Bhakra, and continue going westward through Braga to Manang (3,530 meters).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

Spend a day in Manang acclimatizing to the high altitude. Manang is a popular resting place, where stand many lodges and bakeries. Today you are free to arrange your activities. If energy permits, you can hike around Khangsar, Tsamkhang or Gangapurna Lake.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

Trekking from Manang, we will first arrive at the confluence of Khangsar River and Jarsang River, where the two rivers converge to form Marshyangdi. Then walk along the Jarsang River, through Gunsang, and finally come to Yak Kharka (4,120 meters). Throughout the journey, you can see the beautiful scenery of Annapurna range and Gangapurna peak.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

After breakfast, we're going to trek slowly up to Ledar through the suspension bridge. After, walk along the riverside trail and cross a bridge, and you will see Annapurna III and Gangapu peaks. Continue going along the west side of the river and finally arrive at Thorong Phedi (4,560 meters).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

It's going to be an exciting and difficult day because we will trek through the highest point of Annapurna circuit trek, Thorong La Pass. After getting up early and having breakfast, we will first head for Thorong High Camp. Then, continue to walk up the steep pathway. After about two hours, we'll arrive at a teahouse to take a tea break. After, keep going along the snow covered path for about 3-4 hours to reach Thorong La Pass (5,460 meters), where we will have a stop to take some amazing photos. Then, go down to the lovely Chabarbu village and have lunch in a tea house. After that, it takes an hour to trek to Muktinath Temple, a place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal and India. Spend the night in Ranipauwa, a major town in Muktinath (3,800 meters).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

Hike from Muktinath, along the beautiful asphalt road, passing through pretty Jharkot and Khingar villages, fields and grasslands, to another popular town, Kagbeni, where the mud houses are closely linked with each other. We will have a deep exploration to this small town and understand the lifestyle of local people. Afterwards, continue hiking for about 2-3 hours to enjoy the magnificent Nilgiri peak and arrive at Jomsom (2,750 meters). Jomson is a vibrant town with airports, schools, hotels, banks, shops, museums and so on.

If you are still energetic, we can continue to trek to Marpha, where there are flat topped houses with white walls, and you can see the apple orchards around the village and taste different apple products.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

Today, we will take a shared bus or jeep along Kaligandaki River, passing Marpha, Chokhopani, Kalopani and Kopche Pani to Tatopani (1,189 meters). Upon arrival, indulge yourself in Hot Springs, as well as the bewitching scenery of Mt. Dhaulagiri.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

After breakfast, we will hike to Ghorepani (2,775 meters). Trek down the path first. After passing a suspension bridge, go up the hill, through little villages with terraced fields and farmland, as well as the rhododendron forest and rice fields, to Ghara, where we can have a rest. From Ghara, walk for about 1 hour to Sikha. Standing on the top of Sikha's hill, we can overlook the whole path we started from Tatopani. Continue to trek through the rhododendron forest on Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Tukuche to Ghorepani, today's destination.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Local guesthouse or teahouse

Get up early and climb up to Poon Hill before sunrise. This is a perfect spot to enjoy the scenery of Mountain Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna South, and nearby peaks. Enjoy the gorgeous sunrise and return to Ghorepani for breakfast. After that, we will go down the mountain through Tikhedhunga, and various terraces to Nayapul. And then take a car for about 2 hours to Pokhara and check in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Third Pole or Similar

This trekking adventure ends here. Today we will take a coach back to Kathmandu, taking 7-8 hours. Upon arrival and after settling down, you will be free to spend the rest day as you like.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Access Nepal, Hotel Bouddha, Hotel Arts Kathmandu or similar

We will send you to Kathmandu International Airport according to your flight schedule. Sincerely wish you a nice journey home. Thank you for travelling with us!

Meals: Breakfast