Annapurna Circuit Trek

When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from Himalayan 360 will be there to meet you and take you to your hotel. After checking in, you can rest or, with the guide, visit Himalayan 360’s office in Thamel a part of Kathmandu in the tourist district. Here there are many shops and restaurants. The shops are colourful and full of pashminas, slippers, trekking equipment, and felt items. The restaurants serve European as well as Nepalese meals. ATMs are plentiful should you require them. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan 360 where you will be served authentic Nepalese cuisine. This is a great introduction to Nepalese food.

Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Today our representative will pick you up from the hotel for a drive to Besi Sahar(760m). Your trip goes through the deep gorge as you trace the Trishuli River westwards. You will pass the small town of Muglin, the junction of Trishuli and Marshyangdi. We stop here for lunch. and then we continue our drive towards Chamje.

Today, you will walk through steep valleys, among pine and rhododendron forests and also bamboo forests. You will come across a bridge and will ascend from there. Then you will reach the valley. To reach Dharapani (2100m) you will go across wheat and potato farms from where you will turn west to reach Bagarchhap.

First of all, you will reach Danaque village, then you will trek to reach Tamang village from where you can see Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Lamjung, Mt. Annapurna, and other beautiful mountains. After that, you will trek through the Tibetan village which takes action between the Lowlands and high hills, and then you will move towards Than Chowk. Exploring there and moving forward will lead you to Chame.

Today you will be making a steep trail on the north bank through the dense forest of fir and pine and pass through the massive gigantic curved, ice-carved rock face above Bhratang(2,950m). It soars 1,500m above the river and takes around an hour to pass. Further, you will walk along the ledge hewn from a cliff face before crossing the southern bank of the river and ascending towards U-shaped Upper Manang Valley between two snow peaks. The view becomes more exciting as we reach the village of Pisang.

There are two routes that connect us to Manang but we follow the Upper Pisang via Geru. This trail offers excellent views of the landscape and the mighty mountains including Annapurna and Pisang. You will begin to notice a grand contrast in the landscapes and vegetation. You will make a short visit to Barge monastery, the biggest monastery in the Manang district.

In order to properly acclimate your body at a higher altitude, you need to keep yourselves busy today with a hike to Bhojo Gumba or Gangapurna Lake. If time and energy permit, you will hike to Vrage village and visit the Himalayan Rescue Association to get an insight into Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).

Overnight at Tea house in Manang

From Manang village, the trekking trail passes through a stream, climbs to the village of Tenki and continues to climb out of the Marshyangdi valley. From Jarsang Khola, we follow the northward trail, pass a few pasture and dwarf juniper trees and start to gain steady elevation. The trail goes through the small village of Ghunsa, a cluster of flat mud roofs below the trailhead. Now the trail heads through the grazing spots of horses and yaks. After crossing a small river over a wooden bridge, the trail crosses the old Mani wall before reaching the small village of Yak Kharka.

Today you will walk uphill to Thorong Phedi. You will cross a suspension bridge before crossing Ledar village and walk through the soaring cliffs before reaching Thorong Phedi, the last village before Thorong La Pass. On the way, we get the best view of Mt. Syagang(5942m), Thorong Peak(5416m) and Mt. Khatungkan. The word Phedi in the local language means the foot of a mountain.

Crossing Thorong La Pass(5416m), the highest pass in the world, is the key highlight of the trek. You will start early at 3:00 AM and head east to west (Manang to Muktinath) – the easiest and safest direction. When you make it to the top, you will get amazing scenery. You can take a few photos and make a downhill hike to Muktinath valley located at the foot of the Thorong La Pass.

Muktinath is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists alike. In the morning, we pay our visit to a Vishnu Temple and a Gompa. Descending from Ranipauwa village down the steep and barren hillside, we tumble down toward Kagbeni and then to Jomsom.

Take an early morning flight to Pokhara (approximately 20 minutes). Upon arrival in Pokhara, you will be transferred to the hotel and checked in. In the evening you are free for personal activities.

You can take a private car to reach Kathmandu from Pokhara with an amazing countryside view. It will take about 6-7 hours. You can enjoy the drive with the view of green hills, rivers, and terrace farming. After your arrival, you can head to your hotel and take some rest.

Today is the last day of our Trip, it is the time to say goodbye and return to the real world. If you have some time left, you can do some souvenir shopping or sightseeing around the hotel. A representative from Himalayan 360 will collect you from the hotel and take you to the airport 3 hours before your departure.