Annapurna Circuit Trekking - Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu (1400m.)
After arrival to Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be brought to your hotel by our representative. You will be shortly briefed about the trekking. You can check in and rest for free afternoon at the Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu
After breakfast, sightseeing to Swayambhunath Stupa will be organized which allows a beautiful view of Kathmandu valley. This old stupa is also called Monkey Temple as numerous monkeys can be found. Soon after, you will be headed towards second biggest stupa in the world, Boudhanath Stupa and famous Hindu temple Pashupatinath. And finally, trek preparation will be completed later in the afternoon in your hotel.

Day 03: Kathmandu – Besisashar (847m) (179km)
Approximately 8 hours drive through Prithivi Highway with an excellent view of Marsyangdi River; you will reach your first destination Besishahar where you spend the night is the door of Annapurna Circuit Trekking.

Day 04: Besisashar- Chame (2630m.)
After Breakfast drive aproximate - 6-7hrs drive to Chame. On the way cross the the famous Dudh Khola which in fact is originated from the south face of Manaslu, enters on the opposite bank as you cross the slender grassland from the village. The Marsyangdi then swerve to the left and as Annapurna II becomes visible ahead, you reach to Bagarchhap. With the beautiful sceneries of Manaslu and Annapurna II (7939m.), you will continue your walk to the forest of Fir and rocky declivities. Later, you arrive to the capital and administrative headquarter of Manang district, Chame in the bank of river. 

Day 05: Chame - Pisang (3190m.)
Your 5 hours trek will start with the sparkling view of Lamjung Himal (6893m.) in the crack of dawn where you set off for Pisang. Near Brathangs village, an amazing waterfall can be sighted. Pisang is in the lap of the Pisang peak which is considered a popular peak to mount. And the east peak of Annapurna II along with the northeast peak of Pisang appears breathtaking. Eventually, you will be allowed to capture the view of long Mani wall by the bridge and lower village of Pisang.

Day 06: Pisang - Manang (3520m.)
With the approximate walk of 4 hours you acquire the chance to experience the wonderful path with the meadows for Horses, Yaks and cattle's. The trail even offers several fantastic views of the crest of Annapurna. After petite hike from Pisang village the trail diverge and one ascend towards the Nawal for the finest view of Annapurna. In the midst of fluttering prayer flags which embellish the houses, you stay overnight.

Day 07: Manang Rest Day (3520m.)
Concerning rest and acclimatization, today you will stay in Manang. The difficulties and ways to be safe regarding high altitude sickness will be shortly briefed by The Himalayan Rescue Association. You can travel around to explore the town. Gangapurna Lake appears to be pleasant; Mountaineering school can also be visited which provides basic mountaineering training arranged by Nepal Mountaineering Association.

Day 08: Manang - Ledar (4250m.)
Early morning, you walk from Manang where the landscape is similar to Tibetan plateau. The trek of almost 3 hours seems to be more gradual, however takes longer time to cover shorter distance because of the trouble in breathing with the marvelous view of Annapurna all the way. In addition, you can see Peak 29 and Himchuli behind us. Climbing through the path, you pass the summer village of Gunsang where you cross Gundon Khola via a wooden bridge and finally arrive to a small settlement of Ledar.

Day 09: Ledar - Thorung Phedi (4500m.)
Leaving Ledar, you ascend gradually to a ridge prior to descend to the headwaters of the Marsyangdi crossing via a covered wooden bridge. After a short rise up the mountain path on the right bank, you have a narrow trail across a wobbly slope and then tumble down to Thorang Phedi in an overall walk of about 3 hours.

Day 10: Thorung Phedi - Muktinath (3800m.)
This is the most awaited and exciting day for your Nepal trip and you will start trekking early in the morning after your breakfast. The day will be more hectic as the walk will last for 7-8 hours. You will ascend to the top of the Thorung la Pass 5416m which is the utmost point for the entire trek. On the other side of the pass, landscape changes vividly from snowy mountains to brown-yellow areas which resembles desert. The descent toddles to Hindu temple,” God of Salvation” Muktinath. And this temple is considered as the best example that shows a relationship and harmony between Hinduism and Buddhism. The most uttermost and attractive part is the festival in Sep-Oct months.

Day 11: Muktinath – Marpha (2713m.)
You now walk down to the dramatic Kali Gandaki valley, originally through parched area in the same climatic and geographical zone as Tibet. After crossing through Khingar and Jharkot, rural community with typical Tibetan architecture, we pursue towards Jomsom and are rewarded with tremendous scenes of both Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri. Jomsom is a huge city extended along both banks of the Kali Gandaki River. Likewise, you continue through apple orchards to Marpha after lunch in Jomsom. The entire trek will last for roughly 6 hours.

Day 12: Marpha – Kalopani (2530m.)
The west side of the river will be followed, then on the new-fangled street through dazzling Thakali Villages with broad paved streets and adorned houses. You pass through the river in Koketanti for lunch, then back over again to trail the stone path through grazing land to Kalopani and pine woods. Kalopani is a very elegant town snuggling beneath the Dhaulagiri Icefall. And the complete trek last for 5-6 hours.

Day 13: Kalopani- Tatopani (1190m.)
A little fresh walk for about 6-7 hours will allow you witness nearly all downhill today, mostly through orchards and fields, but occasionally on the street built by human up to Muktinath. Rukse Chhahara, close to a huge waterfall will be your destiny for lunch. You continue descending towards the lowest valley in the world to the city of Tatopani (hot water) where you can soak in the hot springs by the river for nearly 20 minutes before indulging in chips and fish in the town.

Day 14: Tatopani – Ghorepani(2850m.) 
Today is an entirely contrast to the last few, for almost 8 hours, as its all uphill, for 1,600m you will  Look out for the many orchids in the trees. You stay in the grounds of the Green View Hotel.

Day 15: Ghorepani - Poon Hill (3200m.) – Hille
You start your trek in the very early morning at 4 am to Poonhill (3195) with the help of a stick and flash light. And you can enjoy the panoramic views of mountains, beautiful sunrise from the eye level. After an hour you will hike down to Ghorepani, have your Breakfast and begin 6 hours walk to Tadapani. Tadapani literally means “Far water” as water is supplied from far distance to this village. You climb along the ridges and through rhododendron and pine forest to Deurali and descend to reach Banthanti prior to the winding way of Tadapani. And you will be staying overnight in hotel or tent.

Day 16: Hile - Nayapul – Pokhara (910m.)
The very last day of your trek is to walk down the river to Birethanti, where you cross easily to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara and stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 17: Pokhara – Kathmandu
After Breakfast you will be driven back to Kathmandu by a luxurious Tourist Bus or your private vehicle which will take 6hrs, or you may fly to Kathmandu directly, takes only half an hour flight and stay in the hotel overnight.

Day 18: Departure
You will be driven to Airport for departure from Kathmandu.