Transport

Depending on the group size we use comfortable private cars, minibus, vans or alternatively 4WD SUVs. Pokhara to Kathmandu in a tourist bus.

Others

The required number of porters to carry your luggage during the trek (1 porter for 2 guests) Annapurna Conservation Park permit and TIMS permit for trekking. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff. All Government and Local Taxes

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner during trek Welcome and Farewell Dinner with Nepalese Cultural Dance

Guide

An English speaking knowledgeable trekking guide An English Speaking Tour Guide for day 2 Medical Kit will be carried by Trekking Guide

Accommodation

Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu hotels (3 Nights) Twin sharing accommodation in Pokhara hotels (2 Night) Best available lodges and guesthouses during the trekking days (11 Nights)

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Others

Monument entry fee in Kathmandu and meals not mentioned in itinerary Tips, drinks and personal expenses

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Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu (1300 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive Kathmandu (1300 Meters)

On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from our office will greet you at the airport and escort you to your pre booked hotel. You’ll have rest of the day at leisure to freshen up and relax.

Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

Meals: Welcome dinner
Day 2 Sightseeing In Kathmandu (1300 Meters)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sightseeing In Kathmandu (1300 Meters)

Kathmandu Durbar Square: is one of three royal palace squares in the Kathmandu Valley. This site was the royal residence until the 19th century where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch use to take place. The two-hectare palace complex is divided into two main courtyards, and was initially constructed in the 16th century, although subsequent additions were made in the Shah dynasty in the 18th century and by the Rana rulers in the 19th century. The palace is decorated with elaborately-carved wooden windows and panels and houses the King Tribhuwan Memorial Museum, dedicated to the monarch who opened up Nepal to the outside world, and the Mahendra Museum, dedicated to his son, King Mahendra. At the southern end of Durbar Square is the Kumari Chowk. The gilded cage has the Kumari, a young girl chosen through an ancient and mystical selection process to become the human incarnation of the Hindu mother goddess, Durga. She is worshipped during religious festivals and makes public appearances at other times for a fee paid to her guards. Kashtamandap is the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree.

Swoyambhunath Temple: This Buddhist Stupa, said to be 2000 years old is a perfect architecture of gilded spire and white washed dome located under thousands of fluttering prayer flags. From the spire, four faces of Buddha stare out across the valley in the cardinal directions. The entire structure is symbolic. The white dome represents the earth, the nose like shape below the piercing eyes is actually the nepali number ‘one’ signifying unity, and above is a third eye signifying the insight of the Buddha, while the 13 tiered beehive like structure at the top symbolizes the 13 stages that human being has to pass through to achieve nirvana. The base is ringed by prayer wheels which pilgrims circuiting the stupa spin each one as they pass by.

Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath, a pagoda style Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is considered to be the powerhouse of Hindu spiritual power in religious terms. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple is 6 kms from Kathmandu city and just a few hundred meters from the end of the runway at Tribhuwan International Airport. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the main temple, but you can view the temple from the east bank of River Bagmati. Pashupatinath is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February/March. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds.

BoudhnathStupa: Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list, this enormous stupa where thousands of pilgrims gather daily to make a ritual circumnavigation of the dome, beneath the watchful eyes of the Buddha, which gaze out from the gilded central tower. This is one of the few places in the world where Tibetan Buddhist culture is accessible and unfetered, and the lanes around the stupa are crammed with monasteries and the surrounding is a paraphernalia for Buddhist life.

Overnight: in Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 From Kathmandu, Drive West To Besisahar [820] And Further To Chame
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Kathmandu, Drive West To Besisahar [820] And Further To Chame

We drive for six to seven hours to reach Besisahar, around 173 kilometers from Kathmandu. From Besisahar, the road gets quite rough for about 65 km, which takes roughly 4 hours. On the way, we will cross small villages like Khudi, Bulbule, Syange, Jagat, Tal, and Dharapani

Overnight: Lodge in Chame

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Trek From Chame To Pisang [3,185M]
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Chame To Pisang [3,185M]

We now experience a dramatic change of scenery. Leaving the forests and vegetation of the alpine regions behind we enter the upper district of Manang, known as Nyeshang. At first our trail follows the river closely through a deep canyon before coming to Brathang at 2919m. The trail then follows the steep narrow valley through deep forest from which there are fine views of Annapurna II. We cross the river where the impressive curved rock face of Paungda Danda rises nearly 1500m from the riverbank, and climb to the village of Pisang at 3,185m.

Overnight: Lodge in Pisang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Trek To Manang [3351M]
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Manang [3351M]

There are 2 options today. The energetic can take the high route to Manang via the villages of Gyaru and Ngawal. This is a wonderful walk with great views across to the Annapurnas. We drop down to the main trail just before Braga and continue on the main trail to Manang. The second option is to take the shorter main trail to Manang which climbs a low pass into the valley below Pisang Peak. As we continue up the valley, it becomes increasingly barren, and eventually we reach Braga, a picturesque village dominated by a large ancient gompa. Passing carved mani walls we arrive at the village of Manang at 3351m. The longer walk takes approximately 8-9 hours and the shorter walk 5-6 hours. Overnight: Lodge in Manang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Rest And Acclimatize In Manang [3520M]
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rest And Acclimatize In Manang [3520M]

We spend this day around Manang acclimatising to the altitude. Most people climb the hill behind Manang to enjoy the magnificent views of the whole Annapurna range and the enormous icefall that crashes and rumbles down from Gangapurna. This is the part of the trek where we are closest to the mountains. Across the valley the huge bulk of Gangapurna and the Annapurnas tower way above us- the sunset and sunrise over this great amphitheatre is one of the most beautiful mountain views in the country.

Overnight: Lodge in Manang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Trek From Manang To Yak Kharka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Manang To Yak Kharka

Leaving Manang we head towards the base of the Thorong La. We climb out of the Marsyangdi valley and turn northwest up the valley of the Jarsang Khola. We are above the forests now and pass through dry, alpine country, with scrub juniper and occasional clumps of birch. We spend tonight at a lodge in Yak Kharka. We will reach the lodge by lunchtime and in the afternoon we will have an acclimatisation walk onto the surrounding hills. Look out for the Blue Sheep that inhabit this cold, windy spot.

Overnight: Lodge in Yak Kharka

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Trek From Yak Kharka To Thorung Phedi [4400M]
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Yak Kharka To Thorung Phedi [4400M]

Another short day to aid acclimatisation. The scenery becomes more wild as we continue ascending the valley. At one point we descend to cross the Jarsang Khola, and traverse a scree slope to the lone teahouses at Phedi at the foot of the Thorong La (4,400m).Thorong Phedi can be very cold and windy. Overnight: Lodge in Thorung Phedi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Trek From Thorung Phedi To Muktinath [3802M], Crossing The Thorung La (5416M) En Route
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Thorung Phedi To Muktinath [3802M], Crossing The Thorung La (5416M) En Route

A long day as we leave Phedi very early the next morning for the climb to the pass. The first part of the ascent is very steep, but it eases somewhat as we approach the top, although the altitude still makes the going tough. Eventually, after numerous false summits, we reach the pass itself at 5416m. Ahead there is a magnificent panorama of snow-capped peaks extending northwards into Tibet, and looking back we can see several of the main peaks of Annapurna. Directly in front of us is the great chasm of the Kali Gandaki, 2,500m. It’s a very long descent that begins gently and becomes steeper, as we follow a series of switch-backs down to the grassy slopes, before easing off to a gentle descent to Muktinath (3802m).

Overnight: Lodge in Muktinath

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Trek From Muktinath To Tatopani [1160M]
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Muktinath To Tatopani [1160M]

From Muktinath, we will board on a 4WD private vehicle that will lead us to Tatopani after driving about 3 hours. On reaching Tatopani, we will relax in our lodge or go out to enjoy a soak in the hot spring baths.

Overnight: Lodge in Tatopani

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Trek From Tatopani To Ghorepani [2775M]
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Tatopani To Ghorepani [2775M]

The last stage of the trek take us over two ridges to the end of the trek. We begin with a long climb to Ghorepani (2855m), from where we will climb Poon Hill for superb sunrise views over the Annapurnas and Machhapuchhare.

Overnight: Lodge in Ghorepani

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 The Last Stage Of The Trek Take Us Over Two Ridges To The End Of The Trek. We Begin With A Long Climb To Ghorepani (2855M), From Where We Will Climb Poon Hill For Superb Sunrise Views Over The Annapurnas And Machhapuchhare. Overnight: Lodge In Ghorepani
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

The Last Stage Of The Trek Take Us Over Two Ridges To The End Of The Trek. We Begin With A Long Climb To Ghorepani (2855M), From Where We Will Climb Poon Hill For Superb Sunrise Views Over The Annapurnas And Machhapuchhare. Overnight: Lodge In Ghorepani

This morning there is an optional ascent of Poon Hill (about an hour’s walk above Ghorepani) to see the spectacular sunrise over the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himals. As the sun pops out from behind the mountains the sky glows red and pink in the first rays of the sun and the panorama from the summit must be one of the world’s great mountain vistas. Best seen at dawn, it’s well worth the effort of the climb. The trail then descends through dense forests of fir, spruce, oak and rhododendron home to many birds and a few mammals. Passing through Banthanti at 2,620m, we climb back to 2,745m, where we reach another small pass at Tadapani where we have a superb view of Annapurna South and the peak of Machhapuchhare.

Overnight: Teahouse in Tadapani

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 Trek From Tadapani To Ghandruk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Tadapani To Ghandruk

An easier walk today through wonderful uninhabited forest with great mountain views. This forest is one of the highlights of the trek. Look out for monkeys and high forest birds including Tragopan, Juniper Finch and Rosefinches. We emerge from the forest just above Ghandruk, the largest Gurung village in the area. This area is mostly populated by subsistence farmers who tend the carefully laid out terraces. Stretching thousands of feet down steep hillsides they are a work of art and the Nepalis are experts at using every piece of land. Wheat, rice and vegetables are grown throughout the year on the well-tended terraces. Although there are now many new modern lodges in Ghandruk there are still older traditional houses with their neat slate roofs. In the afternoon your leader will take you on a village walk and in the evening we can relax in the teahouse and watch the sunset on Annapurna South.

Overnight: Teahouse in Ghandruk

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 Trek From Gandruk To Nayal And Drive To Pokhara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek From Gandruk To Nayal And Drive To Pokhara

Descending on stone staircases towards the Modi Khola, and passing through Shyauli Bazaar we come to the pretty village of Birethanthi, where we have lunch overlooking the river. Another short walk brings us to NayaPul, where we will meet the road and drive back to Pokhara. There will be time this afternoon to explore the pretty lakeside Pokhara. You could go for a boat trip on the lake looking for water birds or just sit and relax in one of the many lakeside cafes.

Overnight: Hotel in Pokhara

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 Drive To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive To Kathmandu

We drive for 7 hours back to Kathmandu. We spend our last evening in Kathmandu in a farewell dinner together sharing photos recalling the excitements of trip and exchanging emails enjoying the cultural dance program in one of the traditional Nepalese restaurant.

Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 16 Day 21: Airport Transfer
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Airport Transfer

Today after breakfast you are in leisure on your own. You will be escorted to airport for your flight home at your flight time.Meals: Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Annapurna Circuit Trek

Arrive Kathmandu (1300 Meters)

Sightseeing In Kathmandu (1300 Meters)

From Kathmandu, Drive West To Besisahar [820] And Further To Chame

Trek From Chame To Pisang [3,185M]

Trek To Manang [3351M]

Rest And Acclimatize In Manang [3520M]

Trek From Manang To Yak Kharka

Trek From Yak Kharka To Thorung Phedi [4400M]

Trek From Thorung Phedi To Muktinath [3802M], Crossing The Thorung La (5416M) En Route

Trek From Muktinath To Tatopani [1160M]

Trek From Tatopani To Ghorepani [2775M]

The Last Stage Of The Trek Take Us Over Two Ridges To The End Of The Trek. We Begin With A Long Climb To Ghorepani (2855M), From Where We Will Climb Poon Hill For Superb Sunrise Views Over The Annapurnas And Machhapuchhare. Overnight: Lodge In Ghorepani

Trek From Tadapani To Ghandruk

Trek From Gandruk To Nayal And Drive To Pokhara

Drive To Kathmandu

Day 21: Airport Transfer

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