Guide

Local Sherpa Expedition and Trekking licensed English-speaking trekking guide

Transport

Kathmandu to Beshisahar to Syange transportation by Bus. Nayapul to Pokhara transportation by private car. Pokhara to Kathmandu transportation by Tourist Bus.

Meals

Three meals a day main course(breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.

Others

Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry permits and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) cards Assistant trekking guide for groups over 8 people with meals, accommodation, salary, and insurance Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion) Comprehensive first aid medical kit carried by the guide / American medical association approved Oximeter Necessary paper works, all government, and local taxes, company service charges Complimentary welcome or farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a cultural restaurant

Accommodation

Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights only) and Pokhara (2 nights only) including breakfast. Guesthouse/Teahouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms.

Not included:

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

Optional

The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.) If required we will provide but the price will be an extra USD 18 per day.

Others

Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu Lunch and Dinner. Meals in Pokhara. Nepal entry visa fee. Your Travel and medical rescue insurance(recommended). International airfare. Your personal expenses like; Laundry, Battery charging, telephone, and shopping, etc. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic hot and cold drinks. Desserts Sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding. Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected). Kathmandu sightseeing monument entrance fees.

Flights

International flight fare.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu Transfer To Hotel.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu Transfer To Hotel.

Sherpa Expedition & Trekking staff will be there to meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to your hotel in Thamel that will be followed by a briefing covering all aspects of the trek. You will have time today to explore the tourist hub of Thamel
Day 2 Day 2: Guided Sightseeing In The Kathmandu Valley.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Guided Sightseeing In The Kathmandu Valley.

We will spend the day sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley with our guide. We will visit: Pashupatinath, which is the most sacred Hindu temple in Nepal and a place where many pilgrims from all over Nepal go to worship Lord Shiva (situated on the banks of the holy Bagmati River), Bouddhanath, a Buddhist temple known as ‘Little Tibet’ and then to Swayambhunath known as the Monkey Temple. From Swayambhunath we head to Kathmandu’s celebrated Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site situated in front of the old royal palace.
Day 3 Day 3: Drive From Kathmandu To Syange (1,140M) Via Beshishar (823M) Duration 8-9 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Drive From Kathmandu To Syange (1,140M) Via Beshishar (823M) Duration 8-9 Hours.

This morning we will take a public bus from Kathmandu to Besisahar, about a 6 hour ride, from where we will take a local shared 4WD for another two hours before arriving at Syange Village where we will stay overnight. You will have some great views from Syange Village of Mt. Annapurna II, Manaslu and Mt. Lamjung.
Day 4 Day 4: Trek To Dharapani (1,860M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Trek To Dharapani (1,860M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Just before arriving at Manang we cross a bridge and then follow the trail through terraced farmlands, by waterfalls and on to Koto Village before arriving at Dharapani that is one of the largest villages in the Manang Valley. We will stay here overnight in a guesthouse.
Day 5 Day 5: Trek To Chame (2,715M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Trek To Chame (2,715M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Today is a much more physically demanding day on the trail as we ascend along some treed ridges on our way to Chame. Instead of looking down, we need to look up to where we will see some enormous snowy peaks: Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m). There is also a therapeutic natural hot spring on the trail where we can stop and relax our tired muscles. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse at Chame.
Day 6 Day 6: Trek To Pisang (3,200M) Duration 4-5 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Trek To Pisang (3,200M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

This morning we follow the trail through a steep narrow valley from where we have our first view of Paungda Danda, an mammoth curved rock face soaring 1500m up from the river bed. From here we can see Annapurna II and Pisang Peak. We will then head down through a beautiful terrain to the Manang Valley. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse in Pisang.
Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Manang (3,540M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Trek To Manang (3,540M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Today we head higher to Ghyaru Village. On the trail we will have some charming views of Annapurna II and other snow covered peaks, as well as views of the glacier of Annapurna IV – that is plainly visible from Ghyaru. We will stop for lunch at Ghyaru and then head to Ngawal. You will know you are nearing Ngawal Village once you reach the Mani wall and the Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in the wind. At Ngawal we can look down to Humde Village. We then descend to the villages of Bhakra and Braga before arriving at Manang where we will stay in a guesthouse overnight.
Day 8 Day 8: Exploration And Acclimatization Day At Manang.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Exploration And Acclimatization Day At Manang.

It is vigorously recommended by health experts to remain active when spending time acclimatizing. We will take a short trek to Bhojo Gumba – a monastery, or alternatively to Gangapurna Lake. If we have the energy, we can even trek to Vraga Village where and visit the Himalayan Rescue Association who can inform us about the condition of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse in Manang.
Day 9 Day 9: Trek To Yak Kharka (4,050M) Duration 4-5 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Trek To Yak Kharka (4,050M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

Leaving Manang we cross the river before arriving at Tenki Village and then head up the Marsyangdi Valley through several small villages, such as Ghunsa and pass through some scrubby landscape while heading to higher altitudes. We will see yak and mountain horses grazing on the alpine pastures before we come to Yak Kharka where we will stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 10 Day 10: Trek To Thorong High Camp (4,925M) Duration 3-4 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Trek To Thorong High Camp (4,925M) Duration 3-4 Hours.

After we pass the last settlement, Lear, the trail ascends and we have some grand views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Cloche, and a close up view of Chuli Peak. The terrain gets more craggy and devoid of vegetation as we head to higher altitudes. We then pass Thorong Phedi after a lunch break and follow a zigzag trail that takes us to Upper Phedi or High Camp where there are several teahouses and a lodge. We will stay here overnight.
Day 11 Day 11: Trek To Muktinath (3,800M) Via Thorong La (5,416M) Duration 8-9 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Trek To Muktinath (3,800M) Via Thorong La (5,416M) Duration 8-9 Hours.

We get up very early today (at around 3 a.m.) in order to reach the top of the pass on time and before the cold wind starts and to catch the best of the glorious views of the northern Annapurna, Damodar, Bhrikuti and Dhaulagiri ranges. Today is one of the highlights of this trek as we cross one of the highest passes in the world, Thorong La Pass. We cross from east to west, from Manang to Muktinath, which is a safer and easier route than crossing from the other direction. Once at the pass the effort will be well worth it as you will have some really stunning views over the nearby mountains. After a photo session, we will then descend to the valley floor and head down to Muktinath for the night.
Day 12 Day 12: Trek To Marpha (2,670M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Trek To Marpha (2,670M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Today the trail descends 1,200 meters to the Kaligandaki River valley, with a short break at the small settlement of Ekle Bhatti - meaning a lonely teahouse. The valley gets very windy in the afternoons as we head to Jomsom and then on to Marpha, a charming village with whitewashed houses, paved streets, and many well-maintained lodges. From here you will have time to try the local apple products like cider, brandy, and juice that this area from Kagbeni to Larjung is famous for. We will stay overnight at Marpha.
Day 13 Day 13: Trek To Lete (2,480M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Trek To Lete (2,480M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

This morning we follow the trail along the banks of the Kaligandaki River heading downstream until we arrive at Tukuche Village located beneath the peaks of Tukuche, Dhaulagiri and beneath Nilgiri’s glacier that heads down from Dhaulagiri east face. Next we arrive at Larjung Village and cross the river before heading up to the tree-line again where the trail takes us through pine, oak and rhododendron forests. The trail then heads back to the river close to Kalopani Village. We cross a suspension bridge over the thunderous Kali Gandaki River near Kalopani. From Kalopani we have superb views of Mt.Annapurna I, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri soaring high above the surrounding forests. We then have a short downhill trek to Lete Village where we will stay overnight.
Day 14 Day 14: Trek To Tatopani (1,190M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Trek To Tatopani (1,190M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

This morning we descend from the more barren and harsh alpine regions through pine and other conifer forests as we head down the valley between the immense Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. The trail heads through Ghasa Village with spectacular views of the snowy peaks and into a cooler climate. Not far from Ghasa is the southernmost tip of the region inhabited by the Thakali people. The trail continues downhill into the sub-tropical regions before reaching Tatopani (meaning hot water in Nepali). On this leg of the trail, we can see the cascading Rupsi waterfalls. The hot springs at Tatopani are situated on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River – a great place to sit and relax in the hot springs. We will stay here overnight.
Day 15 Day 15: Trek To Ghorepani (2,750 M) Duration 7-8 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Trek To Ghorepani (2,750 M) Duration 7-8 Hours.

This morning we climb 1670 metres, quite tough going, and pass through more cultivated farmland with their terraced fields. We ascend up through magnolia and rhododendron forests (most spectacular in spring time) and on the trail have some beautiful panoramic view of the mountains. Tonight we stay at Ghorepani that also claims to have some very exceptional views of the Annapurna Ranges and Machapuchare (fish tail) - one of the few unclimbed peaks in Nepal due to its religious status as home to Lord Shiva.
Day 16 Day 16: Hike Up To Poon Hill (3,210M) & Trek Down To Tikhedhunga (1,560M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Hike Up To Poon Hill (3,210M) & Trek Down To Tikhedhunga (1,560M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Today we are up before sunrise so as to reach Poon Hill to catch the sun rising up over the mountains. It is about a hour trek to reach Poon Hill (3,210m) where the views are truly spectacular. The mountains are beaming in the perfect light of the morning, reflecting various changing colors off the snow-white peaks. After frantically snapping photos we will head back down to Ghorepani (2960m) for breakfast. From Ghorepani we ascend along mountain ridges and through rhododendron and pine forests before coming to Deurali (2,960m). We then continue to descend and come to a cross-road at Banthanti and then head to Tikhedhunga where we will stay the night.
Day 17 Day 17: Trek To Nayapul (1,100M) & Drive To Pokhara (8,50M) Duration 4-5 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Trek To Nayapul (1,100M) & Drive To Pokhara (8,50M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

Leaving Tikhedhunga we descend through farming villages and pass several waterfalls before reaching the charismatic village of Birethanti located right next to the Modi River where we will stop for lunch. After lunch we trek for another 30 minutes until we reach Nayapul where we head by jeep back to Pokhara where we will stay at Lakeside (next to Few Tal - lake). You will have time to walk beside the lake, take a boat ride and browse the many shops along the main shopping strip. Tonight we can party and celebrate the end of our amazing adventure into the Annapurna Ranges.
Day 18 Day 18: Drive Back To Kathmandu (1,350M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Drive Back To Kathmandu (1,350M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

This morning we travel by bus back to Kathmandu and on arrival taken to our hotels in Thamel. You can spend the rest of the day exploring Kathmandu or just wander around Thamel and sit in a café or bar and celebrate – again, the successful completion of your adventure in the Annapurna Conservation Area.
Day 19 Day 19: International Departure Homeward Bound.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: International Departure Homeward Bound.

A Sherpa Expeditions & Trekking staff member will take you to the airport for your final departure from Nepal. We hope that this epic trek will be firmly embedded in your memory and you will be considering your next trek with us into the Himalayan Mountains.

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Itinerary of your trip Annapurna Circuit Trek 19 Days

Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu Transfer To Hotel.

Day 2: Guided Sightseeing In The Kathmandu Valley.

Day 3: Drive From Kathmandu To Syange (1,140M) Via Beshishar (823M) Duration 8-9 Hours.

Day 4: Trek To Dharapani (1,860M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Day 5: Trek To Chame (2,715M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Day 6: Trek To Pisang (3,200M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

Day 7: Trek To Manang (3,540M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Day 8: Exploration And Acclimatization Day At Manang.

Day 9: Trek To Yak Kharka (4,050M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

Day 10: Trek To Thorong High Camp (4,925M) Duration 3-4 Hours.

Day 11: Trek To Muktinath (3,800M) Via Thorong La (5,416M) Duration 8-9 Hours.

Day 12: Trek To Marpha (2,670M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Day 13: Trek To Lete (2,480M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Day 14: Trek To Tatopani (1,190M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

Day 15: Trek To Ghorepani (2,750 M) Duration 7-8 Hours.

Day 16: Hike Up To Poon Hill (3,210M) & Trek Down To Tikhedhunga (1,560M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Day 17: Trek To Nayapul (1,100M) & Drive To Pokhara (8,50M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

Day 18: Drive Back To Kathmandu (1,350M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

Day 19: International Departure Homeward Bound.

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