Annapurna Circuit Trek

Today, we will take you on a guided tour of some of the most important historical and spiritual sites in Kathmandu. These sites are also UNESCO World Heritage sites. We will visit the Durbar Square, a historic site, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath), and Boudhanath, one of the largest stupas in the world. After the tour, we will stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Today, we will take you on a guided tour of some of the most important historical and spiritual sites in Kathmandu. These sites are also UNESCO World Heritage sites. We will visit the Durbar Square, a historic site, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath), and Boudhanath, one of the largest stupas in the world. After the tour, we will stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Activity & Duration

Sightseeing

Highest Altitude

1300m. (Kathmandu)

Meals

BB

Accommodation

Hotel

After having breakfast, we will embark on a drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar. We will spend the night in Besisahar.

Activity & Duration

Drive, around 5-7 hours

Highest Altitude

760m. (Besisahar)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Hotel

Today, after having breakfast, we will take a drive from Besisahar to Chame. We will spend the night in Chame.

Activity & Duration

Drive, around 5 hours

Highest Altitude

2650m. (Chame)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Hotel

The trail today is steep and passes through a dense forest. The rock face rises 1500m from the river and is the steepest part of the Marshyangdi Valley. After passing through the rock face, we’ll see majestic views. We’ll also see Paungda Danda, a huge sloping rock face that rises over 5,000ft (1500m) above the trail. We’ll trek for a while before reaching Lower Pisang, where we’ll spend the night.

Activity & Duration

Drive, around 5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

3250m. (Pisang )

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Hotel

Today we take the route to Upper Pisang via Geru, which provides stunning views of the landscape and the impressive Annapurna and Pisang mountains. As we trek, we’ll notice a significant difference in the climate and vegetation, with a colder and drier environment. We’ll also visit the largest monastery in the Manang district, the Barge monastery. Finally, we’ll spend the night in Manang.

Activity & Duration

Drive, around 5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

3519m. (Manang)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Hotel

Today is a day of rest, and you can choose to go on a short hike to Bhojo Gumba or Gangapurna Lake. If you feel up to it, you can even hike to Vraga Village to visit the Himalayan Rescue Association and learn about Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Spend the night in Manang.

Highest Altitude

3519m. (Manang)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

After leaving Manang village, we’ll cross a stream and climb to the village of Tenki. From there, we’ll continue to climb up the Marshyangdi Valley, turning northwest towards the valley of Jarsang Khola. The trail passes through pastures and juniper trees as we steadily gain elevation. We’ll pass by the small village of Ghunsa and cross the Hook River on a wooden bridge before reaching Yak Kharka, where we’ll spend the night. We’ll see horses and yaks grazing in meadows and an old Mani wall in a pleasant meadow along the way.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, around 4-5 hours

Highest Altitude

4020m. (Yak Kharka)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

We walk uphill to reach Thorong Phedi, passing Ledar Township and towering cliffs. Thorong Phedi is the last village before Thorong La pass and offers breathtaking views of mountains such as Mt. Gundang and Mt. Syagang. Phedi means the foot of a mountain in Nepalese. We spend the night here.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 4-5 hours

Highest Altitude

5416m. (Thorong Phedi)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Our main goal today is to cross the Thorong La pass, which is one of the highest passes in the world. We will be crossing the pass from east to west, which is the easiest and safest route. We start early in the morning and hike up the mountain. Once we reach the top, we can take some photos before heading down to the Muktinath Valley. We will spend the night in Muktinath.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, 7-8 hours

Highest Altitude

3710m. (Muktinath )

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

After having breakfast, we will travel by car to Jomsom from Muktinath. We will spend the night in Jomsom.

Activity & Duration

Drive, around 6-7 hours

Highest Altitude

2800m. (Jomsom)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

After having breakfast, we will take a jeep ride from Jomsom to Tatopani. We will spend the night in Tatopani.

Activity & Duration

Drive, around 10-11 hours

Highest Altitude

4223m. (Tatopani )

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

We walk through farmland and villages to reach a beautiful rhododendron forest. When the flowers bloom, it’s a sight to behold. We continue walking to Ghorepani, a charming village situated on a ridge. Overnight in Ghorepani.

Activity & Duration

Drive and trekking

Highest Altitude

2874m. (Ghorepani)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

We’ll begin trekking from Ghorepani to Ghandruk after having breakfast in the morning. We’ll spend the night in Ghandruk.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, around 2-3 Hours

Highest Altitude

2874m. (Ghorepani)

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Today we will begin our trek from Ghorepani to Pokhara via Nayapul after having breakfast early in the morning. We will spend the night in Pokhara.

Activity & Duration

Trekking, around 8-9 hours

Highest Altitude

900m. (Pokhara )

Meals

BLD

Accommodation

Hotel

After breakfast, we will drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu while enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. Once we reach Kathmandu, we will have the rest of the day to relax or shop for souvenirs. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner and discuss our trip. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Activity & Duration

Drive, around 5-6 hours

Highest Altitude

1300m. (Kathmandu)

Meals

D

Accommodation

Hotel