Annapurna Circuit Trekking

On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport received by our staff and guide with warm welcome and greetings and then transfer to your hotels in the heart of Kathmandu city. After checking into your rooms getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, a quiet environment after getting refreshed join at main hall or in lobby where our guide will provide briefing on treks-hotels with necessary information. Evening includes group dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with folk culture program with various dances of Nepal while having your authentic Nepalese dinner with local entertainment.

Morning as per group size either by car, coach or bus an interesting overland journey on Nepal’s most popular and busy highway, heading towards Nepal Mid West to reach Lamjung district at Besisar, headquarter town of Lamjung area and then following Marysangdi River upstream to Syange village for overnight stop

From Syange morning leads to a climb at Jagat village unto Chamje village and then crossing over Marysangdi River into forested areas, as walk proceeds on gradual path above the river to reach at Tal Besi, entering into Manang district as air gets cooler from here on with gain in altitude slowly. Walk leads to cross over the river with few hours of nice walk reaching at lovely Dharapani village for overnight stop, where the trail of Manaslu joins.

As air gets cooler walking into nice forested areas of tall rhododendron-pines and fir tree lines with views of snow capped peaks of Manaslu-Lamjung and Annapurna, slowly walk leads to more Buddhist cultural areas at Bagarchap-Danaque and Timang. From Timang with possible lunch breaks overlooking mountain views, afternoon walk leads near Marysangdi River and into cool shade of alpine woods to reach at Chame for overnight halt, headquarter and administrative town of Manang areas.

Morning continues with slow gradual walks into green woodland of pines-rhododendron and fir trees following the river upstream to cross a bridge, where uphill climb leads at Dukari Pokhari with views of Pisang and Chulu peaks. From this vantage spot heading down to a valley at Pisang village encountering rows of prayer wheels and Mani walls all the way to our lodge at Pisang village for overnight stop.

With glorious views of snow capped peaks of Pisang-Chulu and Annapurna II and IV, heading into a small forested area with climb for an hour to a ridge with grand views of Manang valley with Humdre airstrip close to the village. Walk is easier from here on with touch of high altitude as elevation gains slowly on walks to reach at Braga village, where a short walk uphill leads to its old and interesting monastery enriched with religious monuments and idols of Buddha and Guru Ringpoche (Padmasamava) with fresco and religious painting on walls and ceiling. This spot offer amazing panorama of Annapurna Himalaya with Chulu and Pisang peaks, as walk continues for another hour to reach at main Manang village for overnight stop.

A necessary and important rest day for acclimatization on this nice village enriched with Buddhist culture and traditions similar to Tibetans across the border. Explore its village of great interest with time for short hike towards a hill for close views of Gangapurna and Annapurna II – III icefalls and glaciers which feeds the icy lake below of Manang. Afternoon free at leisure and relax marveling the beauty of the landscapes and snow peaks from Manang village.

With enjoyable stop at Manang village, today a short walks of 3-4 hours to Yak Kharka, a small settlement, actually a summer pasture and grazing fields of Yaks and other cattle’s, morning leads to a slow uphill on wider trailfacing views of Gangapurna-Annapurna II – III with Chulupeaks. After a great scenic walks reaching at Yak Kharkafor overnight and lunch stop with time in the afternoon for rest and short walks on this peaceful environment with views of mountains.

Morning with wonderful scenery of mountains, another short day walks but with a difference as the altitude gains higher to reach at the base of Thorang-La pass at Phedi or High Camp, our route leads North west crossing a small stream with climb, where sometimes one can spot some wild-life of antelopes Himalayan Thar or mountain goats. Walk finally reaches at Phedi with few lodges, after a rest here a steep climb on zig-zag path for an hour to our overnight stop at High Camp of Thorang-La pass.

Today our big day of the adventure as walk leads to a winding up from one ridge to another can be quite strenuous due to high altitude gain, overlooking views of peaks as our route leads finally on top of Thorang-la pass, the highest point of the trek. Festooned with thousands of Buddhist prayer flags with board with heights and name of Thorang-La offers incredible views of Dhaulagiri-Damodar and Mustang Himal with Annapurna and Chulu peaks, with time here for rest and then downhill to reach at holy place of Muktinath. Regarded as one of the holiest pilgrimage place for Hindu as well for some Buddhist visit the temple premises with 108 water spouts, which is one of the tributaries and source of Kaligandaki River. The name Muktinath comes from ancient Sanskrit word means place for Liberation or Freedom, a high spot with grand views of Dhaulagiri range of mountains.

Day 11: Muktinath to Tatopani 1189 m. 

After breakfast drive from Muktinath to Tatopani 4-5 hrs

After a pleasant and enjoyable at Tatopani with hot spring, morning walks continues on winding trail for an hour, then with uphill climb on steep terraced hillsides, dotted with farms and villages. After a steep section walk on gradual path to Chitre, from here hour climb brings you at Ghorepani village with fantastic views Mt. Dhaulagiri with Annapurna South and Vara-Shikar / Annapurna Fang. Ghorepani located on a high spot within beautiful forest surrounding, inhabited by Pun / Magar tribal people.

From Ghorepani our last day trekking of Annapurna circuit leads downhill most of the way past scattered farm villages with views of waterfalls, and then finally reaching at a nice village Banthati by the Modi River. With short break in this nice village, where an overland drives of few hours brings you at beautiful Pokhara for overnight stop by the serene Phewa Lake. Pokhara, a popular touristic destination blessed with natural beauty and picturesque scenery of mountains-hills and lakes.

Morning transfer into a vehicles either by car-coach or in tourist bus (as per the size of the group), for overland journey back to Kathmandu with scenic views of mountains, green scenery of hills and farm fields within nice villages and towns as drive brings you back at hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu transfer to your respective hotels with time for individual activities and shopping souvenirs. (Flying to Kathmandu from Pokhara 35 minutes scenic flights)

Last day in the country of high beautiful Himalayas as per your international flight transfer to Kathmandu international airport for homeward bound or to next port of call after a wonderful and mesmerizing adventure on Annapurna Circuit trekking with great service of Tramping Himalaya Adventures