This trekking area encircles the famous Annapurna range and pass through a great variety of landscape and vegetation: from the tropical diversity to the Tibetan Plateau. A breath taking view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri can also be enjoyed. The highest point is the Thorong La pass (5416m). The trek gives also the opportunity to see different pictures of some ethnic group's of central Nepal Like: Magar, Gurung and Thakali. The trekkers require excellent health and to be physically fit. The highly praised and spectacular trekking route makes your traveling a different experience ever in lifetime. Also the great deal of traditional culture and the unique hospitality of the native people can definitely help to erase your tired mind in course of you great journey. This trek is specially designed considering those individual who have only few time in Nepal and very interested to explore this area by Throng La pass ( 5416m).Hence, this short but exclusive trek program is basically targeted to enjoy the Himalayan spirit through unique adventure as well as within short period of time. Anyone with sound health can join this trek since this trek has been set on the basis of slow hike pace to get full acclimatization with a view to enable our clients to get ultimate fun to trekking in this Himalayan paradise.

Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary

Day 01 : Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), we pick you up at Airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel on BB basis.

Day 02 : Drive Kathmandu to Besishahar (795m).
Nearly, 5/6 hours scenic drive by car / van/bus. Overnight at Guest House on full board ( breakfast, lunch and dinner) basis.

Day 03 : Besishahar to Bahundanda (1310m)
Besishahar is the starting point of this trek. The trail goes a bit down and then Nepali flat to Khudi (790m), the first Gurung village of this trek (Gurung are famed for Gurkha Soldiers). Views of Himalchuli, and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli) watching at you on the trail. Then it climbs to Bhulbhule (825m),and goes to Ngadi before reaching Lampata (1150m ), it is nearby Bahundanda (1310m).
Overnight at Guest House on FB basis.

Day 04 : Bahundanda to Chyamje (1450m).
The trail drops steeply to Syange (1070m), then crossing the Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge, it goes along the Marsyandi river for about one hours, and goes steep climb uphill to the stone village Jagat. After Jagat, we walk on Nepali flat for short time, at the end it goes steep uphill through jungles to Chyamje.
we stay overnight at GuestHouse on FB basis.

Day 05 : Chyamje to Dharapani/Bagarchhap (2160m).
The day begins with the rocky trail following the Marsyandi Rivers steadily uphill to Tal (1675m), the first village in the Manang district. The journey continues making up and down to Dharapani( 1900m)..After one hours walking from Dharapani we cpme tp Bagarchhap ( 2160m) where we can see typical flat roofed stone houses of Tibetan style. We overnight at Guest house.

Day 06 : Bagarchhap to Chame (2630m).
Fighting often with rough and rocky trail, climb steep up hill and some time Nepali flat through pine forests,villages and terrace field trekking about 4/5 hours we finally come to Chame. Chame is the dictrict headquarter of Manang. Annapurna II come close smiling at you. Also River Marsyangdi there provide you warm water for washing your face and feet. We stay overnight at GuestHouse.

Day 07 : Chame to Pisang (3300m).
The trail goes steep up,down and some time really Nepali flat. We walk on the trail of really highland pine forests. The scenery looks really fantastic. Of seeing the landscape, you never feel tired though you re tired. Then we come Pisang, a Tibetan style small town. We stay overnight at GuestHouse.

Day 08 : Pisang to Manang (3500m).
Today we continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Anapurna Range. People of this region, herd yaks & raise crops for part of the year besides, they also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784.

There are an alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meet up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde ( 3325m) a open dry desert valley with airport. This route is less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru. The route via Ghyaru is difficult and more steep uphill though we can see better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Brqga( 3475m ), nearby Manang (3500m)
we stay overnight at Guest House.

Day 09 : Manang - Acclimatization day
Today we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend by doing some fine day walks and overviewing the magnificent views around the village. Manang is probably the biggest village in Manang. You can get every facility there, but costly. We stay overnight at hotel. There is a hospital supported by Himalayan Rescue Association.

Day 10 : Manang to Ledar (4250m).
It takes only 4 hours to Yakharka/Ledar. 40 minutes after Yakharka,it comes Leder.The trail goes almost uphill. We overnight at GuestHouse.

Day 11 : Ledar to Throngphedi/High camp (4600m).
The trail descends to the river (4310m), we then climb up to Phedi (4420m) It takes is about and half hours to be Throng High (4600m).Now there are some good Guesthouses. We stay overnight at GuestHouse.

Day 12 : Phedi/High Camp to Muktinath (3710m).
It is the top day for trekkers. We have to start our trek early at 4.00 in the morning. The trail goes steep up hill continuously for four/five hours to the top, Thorung La pass (5416m). However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It is difficult to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. About four hours climbing, we come to the pass marked by the chortens & prayer flags. So congratulation for the succession. On the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent views. From the top, the trail descend continuously steep downhill to Muktinath.
we stay overnight at GuestHouse.

Day 13 : Muktinath to Jomsom (2713m.)
Muktinath is a beautiful pilgrimage town. There is Bishnu temple,behind the temple there are 108 water tap. After having bath on this tap, it is believed that unknowingly done sin on our life is washed out. Natural flaming is another highlight of Muktinath. The trail goes steep down hill to Eklebhatti, then walk along the bank of Kaligandaki river to Jomsom.

Day 14 : Fly back to Pokhara (about 30 minutes short, scenic flight).
Free day in Pokhara. Overnight at hotel on BB basis.

Day 15 : Drive back to Kathmandu by Private Car / Van/bus - about 5/6 hours scenic drive.

Day 16 : Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square). Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Day 17 : Transfer to Airport for your onward Journey. Farewell!

Cost: Please contact us. Minimum Group size: 2 Season: Please above mention Grading: 4-5 Departure date: as per your convenience. INCLUDED: Daily itinerary as described, all inclusive camping or lodge trek with English speaking guide and porters, all meals on trek, tea, all fees and land transportation, coffee and boiled water, camping gear such as twin sharing tent, mattress, toilet tent, dinning/kitchen tent, necessary staff. NOT INCLUDED: Bottled beverages, tips, items of a personal nature, delay due to weather, Equipment failure or situations beyond our control.

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