Annapurna Circuit Trek

Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Today, we have not planned any activity. You can relax at your hotel or take a self-guided tour around the locality. Dinner in the evening at a traditional Nepali Restaurant with a cultural performance. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Being the capital, there are several places of attraction within the Kathmandu valley. We will visit some World Heritage Sites including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudanath Stupa and Pashupatinath temple. Kathmandu Durbar Square is the palaces of the kings of Nepal. It is a collection of fascinating, shrines, statues and temples such as the Taleju temple, Kal Bhairav, Kasthamandap, Hanuman Dhoka and Kumari Ghar(the resident of the living goddes Kumari) and others. Boudhanath is one of the center of Buddhism in Nepal. Thousands of pilgrims gather daily to make kora(ritual circumnavigation), beneath the watchful eyes of the Buddha. Walk along with the pilgrims and visit the many shops and monasteries around the Stupa. After the visit we will drive a short distance to visit Pashupatinath temple, one of the holiest hindu site in Nepal. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today we have a long drive, perhaps the longest in this trip. We will take a long and exciting jeep ride from Kathmandu to Besisahar. From Besisahar, we follow the Marshyangdi river past villages like Bulbule, Ngadi, Syange, Jagat, Chyamje, and Dharapani towards Chame. The drive from Kathmandu to Chame takes about 10-11 hrs, depending on the road condition. Overnight in Chame.

Today we will follow the Marshyangdi river valley, along a winding path through forests of rhododendron and pine trees. The hike is partly over a motororable road with a unique view of Lamjung, Annapurna II, and Pisang Peak until Bhratang. We will leave Bhratang and cross over the Marshyangdi and head uphill with views of Chulu and Pisang peak toward Dhikur Pokhari. After lunch at Dhikur Pokhari, we continue our journey on towards Pisang village. Overnight in Pisang.

From Pisang, we will take the upper route to Ngawal via Ghyaru, which is more spectacular. We will follow a nice and easy path past some mani walls and then cross over a suspension bridge to reach Ghyaru. From Ghyaru, the trail starts descending towards Ngawal with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Overnight in Ngawal.

This morning, we will descend over a steep trail down to the river valley. We will come across more breathtaking scenery as the towering, peaks overwhelm our senses with panoramic views of Annapurna, Pisang Peak, and others. We will notice a change in the landscape and vegetation as we head towards Humde. It is a relatively an easy of walk of about 3 hours to Braga. Overnight in Braga.

It is important that you spend a day for acclimatization. This will help you to adjust with the surrounding atmosphere before you continue toward the Thorong La Pass (5416m). There are several option for a day’s hike from Braga that offer magnificent views. You can hike to Chongkar viewpoint, hike to Ice Lake or take a hike to visit Praken Gompa and Milarepa cave. Overnight in Braga.

After leaving Braga, we will cross over a small stream, and then climb uphill until the village of Tenki. We will continue further uphill out of the Marshyangdi Valley northwest up the valley of Jarsang Khola. After crossing a small river over a wooden bridge, the trail passes an ancient stone wall carved with scriptures and goes through a lovely meadow before arriving at Yak Kharka. Overnight in Yak Kharka.

We will begin our journey with an uphill hike towards Thorong Phedi. The trail itself is not that difficult, but it gets difficult due to the lack of oxygen. After a long and slow walk for about 4 hrs we reach Thorong Phedi. Thorong Phedi is the last village on this Annapurna Circuit Route before we cross the Thorong La Pass. Overnight in Thorong Phedi.

It is a common practice that most trekkers spends two nights at Thorong Phedi to acclimatize before attempting to cross the Thorong La pass. However, we will hike to High Camp and spend the night there instead of Thorong Phedi. This will not only allows us to acclimate further but also give us a head start for the big day tomorrow. The distance between Thorong Phedi and High Camp is approximately 1 kilometer, but the hike will take around 2 hours to complete. Overnight in High Camp.

Today we will be crossing the Thorong La Pass, we will start early to reach the pass(5416m). The first part of the journey is a steep ascent that can be tricky due to melting snow. The journey is worth the effort, the Thorong La pass offers a magnificent 360-degree panoramic view of snow-capped peaks extending northwards into Tibet. We will spend some time taking pictures and enjoying the view and then descend to Muktinath. Muktinath is an important religious pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. Overnight in Muktinath.

In the morning, we will visit the Muktinath temple complex and drive to Tatopani via Jomsom. The drive from Muktinath to Tatopani is a scenic one, with the views of Tukuche peak,  Tilicho peak, Nilgiri and others. We will also stop and visit some local village like Marpha on the way, which is village for apple production. On reaching Tatopani, we will relax at the hotel or go and take a relaxing dip in one of the hot springs. Overnight in Tatopani.

After breakfast, we will bid our final good bye and drive to Pokhara. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and the rest of the afternoon is free. Overnight in Pokhara.

Transfer to Pokhara airport for your flight to Kathmandu. On arrival check into the hotel, the rest of the day is free to rest and relax or go for shopping. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight.