Annapurna Circuit Trek

Detailed Itinenary

• Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu 1,300 m and transfer to hotel.
  
  

  On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, received by a representative of Remarkable Adventure Trek and then transfer you to your hotel around Thamel areas in the hub of the Kathmandu city. At the hotel, our guide and staff will provide information on dos and don’ts brief you with your programs on sightseeing and trekking with welcome dinner in an authentic Nepalese restaurant with folk culture program.

• Day 2 Drive to Bhulbhule 840 m / 2,755 ft by tourist bus - 06 hrs.
  
  

  Starting Annapurna Circuit trek taking an interesting morning drive towards Nepal mid west, leading to Besisar town (headquarter of Lamjung district). From here transfer to another vehicle and continue drive on dirt road following raging Marshyangdi River passing villages of Khudi to reach at Bhulbule village, a nice and lovely farm village with views of snow capped peaks, afternoon free at leisure.

• Day 3 Trek to Jagat 1,300 m / 4,264 ft - 05 hrs.

  From Bhulbule morning walk leads through rice terraces fields and villages to reach at Syange a small village by the river Marshyangdi overlooking beautiful waterfalls, from Syange our walk leads to a climb leaving Marshyangdi River behind reaching at Jagat village, a farm village with many lodges for trekkers.

• Day 4 Trek to Dharapani 1,860 m / 6,102 ft - 06 hrs.

  After Jagat walk leads on winding path to Chamje, and back at Marshyangdi River crossing to the east side into a forested area, with super views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges. As the walk continues reaching a nice village at Tal Besi, from here another 3 hours walk leads to our overnight stop at Dharapani village. Dharapani a nice village located on a junction of Annapurna circuit and Manaslu trekking trail.

• Day 5 Trek to Chame 2,760 m / 9,022 ft -06 hrs.
  
  

  After Dharapani walk leads into rhododendron and pine forest passing villages of Bagarchap and Danque, then at Timang village with more Buddhist culture village including views of Mt. Manaslu 8,163m / 26,781ft. From Timang village few hours trek leads to Koto and then to Chame town for an overnight stop, Chame a large major town of Manang area and a headquarter town of the district.

• Day 6 Trek to Pisang 3,200 m /10,495ft -06 hrs.

  Around Pisang onwards walk leads close to mountains through alpine forests of rhododendron and pine trees, following Marshyangdi River upstream with short ups and down hills to Bhratang village. From Bhratang village walk follows uphill through alpine woodland to Dhukure Pokhari a small place with few teahouses and lodge overlooking Chulu’s and Pisang peak, with a possible lunch stop, and then descends to lower Pisang village for an overnight stop.

• Day 7 Trek to Manang 3,540m / 11,614 ft -05 hrs.

  Morning views of mountains, from here onward altitude gains as the walk leads through forest with short uphill and views of Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu’s and Pisang peak. Walk downhill to reach flat valley at Hongdae village, from here onward tree lines fades for barren, arid landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate. Before Manang, visit old Braga monastery with old Buddhist relics, ancient wall painting and frescos and stunning views of Annapurna Himalaya, from here an hour walk reaches Manang village.

• Day 8 Acclimatization day at Manang with short hikes.

  A necessary rest day at Manang for acclimatization before reaching higher areas to Thorang-la pass, in Manang short hike around Manang village, this is a large village situated on windswept valley by the bank of Marshyangdi River below Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range, a nice walk uphill for views of Gangapurna Glacier and Manang glacial Lake.

• Day 9 Trek to Yak Kharka 4,018 m / 13,182 ft - 04 hrs.

  After a good rest at Manang, walk towards Ghunsang village with a short uphill to reach at Yak Kharka, an interesting walk with views of snowcapped mountains, on crossing a small stream reaching Yak Kharka for an overnight stop, a small settlement with views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III, and Chulu Peaks.

   

• Day 10 Trek to Thorang High Camp or Phedi 4,450m / 14,599 ft - 04 hrs.

  Morning walk lead to more high elevation getting closer at the base of Thorang-la after crossing a bridge with a climb along the river bank of Jarjung, finally walk leads at Thorang Phedi, here depending upon the physical conditions of the clients, if all goes well an hour steep climb to Thorang High Camp for overnight stop.

• Day 11 Cross Thorang La 5,416m | 17,769 ft and trek to Muktinath 3,800 m - 06 hrs.
  
  

  One of the highlight and Big Day of this adventure! After early breakfast walk leads to a long climb to Thorang-la on the steep winding path to reach Thoraang La Pass at 5,416 m / 17,769 ft. The highest point of the adventure with views of snowcapped peaks, and then with long descends to reach holy Muktinath around Lower Mustang area. On reaching Muktinath for an overnight stop, this is a holy spot for both Hindus and Buddhists the word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana or Liberation’.

• Day 12 Drive to Tatopani (hot spring) 1,100 m / 3,608 ft by bus -05 hrs.

  After Muktinath, rest of the journey is easier on overland and scenic drive for a day as the motor road has been constructed past ten years making it easier and better, where the drive leads to a big drop of 1,200m downhill to Kaligandaki river valley, this pleasant ride leads to Kaligandaki river valley to Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang area with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River.  After Jomsom leading at Marpha, one of the most charming villages, with white painted houses, paved streets and well-kept lodges. From Marpha enjoyable drive following Kaligandaki river downstream with views of Tukuche peak, Dhaulagiri and Mt. Nilgiri to Larjung village, after few hours back into tree lines of pine, oaks and rhododendron forest and then reaching at Kalapani village, another lovely village with grand views of Mt. Annapurna I, Nilgiris and Dhaulagiri, a short downhill brings at Lete village. From Kalapani and Lete onward leads to a dramatic change in vegetation and climate, as the drive leads between two giant peaks of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna forming world deepest gorge and towards Ghasa village with view of snow capped peaks. After Ghasa a southern end of Mustang area mostly dominated by Thakali people ethnic tribe till Tatopani village. This pleasant ride continues leading back into paddy fields and in warm sub-tropical climate at Tatopani passing beautiful waterfalls of Rupsi. Tatopani (Hot Spring) village the valley is quite constricted and quite warm with sub-tropic climate and vegetation, Tatopani is another nice village with large hot spring pools just by the bank of the River Kaligandaki.

• Day 13 Trek to Ghorepani 2,860 m / 9,383 ft - 06 hrs.
  
  

  After a wonderful time at Tatopani, trek continues on the nice winding trail for an hour, our route diverts heading uphill with steep climb then with gradual up all the way through dense forest to reach at Chitre, from here an hour climb to Ghorepani village with fantastic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South with Vara-Shikar known as Annapurna Fang. Ghorepani famous and popular for a hike to Pun Hill a viewpoint offering super wide angle views of world’s three highest peaks and range of other mountains with striking sunrise and sunset.

• Day 14 Hike to Poon Hill 3,210m / 10, 498 ft and trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,430 m / 4,691 ft -05 hrs.

  Morning an hour hike up to Pun-Hill at 3,210m, offers fantastic sunrise views over an array of mountains from Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu to Annapurna and as far to Ganesh Himal in the far eastern horizon including the Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”. From here walk through lovely rhododendron forest, and then with long descend from Ulleri village to Tirkhedhunga for last overnight stop in the hills of Annapurna Himalaya.

• Day 15 Trek to Birethanti 1,100 m / 3,608 ft and drive to Pokhara 910 m/ 2,985 ft - 05 hrs.
  
  

  After a pleasant overnight at Tirkhedhunga with views and sound of beautiful waterfalls, our last day of this great trip leads into warmer areas of rice fields and terraces overlooking magnificent views of massive Himalayan range of mountains, an hour walk downhill to Bhirethati village and at Nayapul on the road head of Baglung-Pokhara, after getting into a vehicle’s few hour drive brings you beautiful and scenic Pokhara after a great and wonderful time up in the high mountains.

• Day 16 In Pokhara free for individual activities and optional sightseeing tour.
  
  

  Pokhara one of the popular and famous touristic spot in whole Himalaya with warm temperature blessed with natural beauty of verdant valley and rolling green hills and on the laps of massive Annapurna Himalaya where it reflects on its serene Phewa and Begnas Lakes, in Pokhara just relax and take a boat ride or join in our tour around places of interest around Pokhara.

• Day 17 From Pokhara drive to Kathmandu 1,345 m - 06 hrs.

  After a wonderful time up in the high mountains and hills, taking a morning driving journey back to Kathmandu, on reaching at Kathmandu after 5-6 hours of nice interesting drive and then transfer to your respective hotels with afternoon free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs. (Options by air 30 minutes flight back to Kathmandu with great views)

• Day 18 International departure for homeward bound.

  Your last day in amazing Nepal country of Himalayan wonders, as per your flight time transfer for your international flight with fond memory and excellent time on Annapurna Circuit Trekking with great service of Remarkable Adventure.