Start the wonderful adventure Annapurna Circuit with an exciting overland journey, heading beyond Kathmandu Valley. Following the main country highway, that connects all of Nepal, from east to west. The drive leads to mid-hills around warmer climate towards the Mid-West reaching Bhesishar, the headquarters town of Lamjung district. On arrival transfer into a nice simple hotel or lodge, having time to browse around interesting Bhesishar town.
The morning after a good breakfast another interesting drive to reach the starting point of the trek from Dharapani. The drive follows the Masrsyangdi River for some time through Khudi and Bulbule villages to reach Syange.
From here the drive climbs on a winding hilly road to Jagat Village, above the Masrsyangdi River. Then the drive heads to slow up to Chamje and towards a wide river valley at Tal-Besi Village. The entrance to Manang district, from here a short drive brings you to the cooler area at Dharapani Village. Located on a wide river gorge en route to Manaslu and Annapurna Circuit Trekking. At Dharapani enjoy the comfort of a nice mountain lodge for overnight, with the sound of Masrsyangdi River flow.
Start the first day walk to Chame, the headquarters town of Manang areas, a pleasant morning to begin with. Following the wide trail through a nice cool forest of rhododendrons and pine trees to Bagarchap village. Views of Annapurna peak towards the west, as the walk leads to another nice area of Danaque. Village with an apple orchard, from here a steep climb to Timang. A large Gurung Village with stunning views of the Manaslu Himalayan range and Lamjung Himal. An ideal spot for a lunch break, afternoon a gentle walk down to the river towards Kodo Village. From here on gradual ups, for an hour to Chame for an overnight stop in a nice lodge. The town is situated amidst lovely forest surroundings with views of Lamjung Himal, enjoy the leisurely afternoon exploring Chame Town.
From Pisang, the walk follows the river through the densely forested trail to the small village of Brathang. As adventure continues crossing a bridge with climb to a high ridge at Dukure Pokhari with few small lodges. Enjoy the lunch stop with grand views of towering Pisang Peak, afternoon an easy walk downhill to Pisang Village. Pisang Village is located on a windswept dry valley with blue pine trees, beneath the giant Pisang Peak. At Pisang overnight in a nice simple lodge with rooms with a view of surrounding peaks.
Today’s walk leads to the heart of Manang Valley at the main Manang village, an interesting and scenic walk. A short day of trekking, from Pisang Village climb on the gradual path within lovely trees of blue pines and rhododendrons.
The reaching top of a high ridge offers spectacular views of the Manang Valley. Surrounded by Chulu’s towards the north with the Annapurna Himalayan range in the south and Pisang Peak towards north east. From the top, a slow descent to Humde Village with a small airstrip, and then walk to Braga. A small windswept village with an old monastery, on top of a high ridge. Having time to visit the monastery of great religious and cultural interest of Buddhist heritage.
The walk then leads to Manang Village for two overnight stops in the comfort of good lodge accommodation. It also serves a good food menu of great varieties to enjoy and dinner. Rest of the afternoon, explore the interesting Manang Village of impressive traditional Tibetan-style houses. Facing views of Gangapurna, Annapurna II and III with Chulu peaks.
Enjoy a rest day free from the daily routine of packing, Manang offers several short and long hiking. The best is to walk down to the river and climb to a viewpoint. Provide a close look at Gangapurna Himal Ice Fall and glaciers with Manang small turquoise-colored lake. As well grand vista of Annapurna II and III with Chulu and Pisang Peaks towards the North. After a great scenic hike return for lunch, and the rest of the afternoon at leisure marveling at the beautiful scenery.
From Manang, another short day walk to Yak Kharka, situated en route to Thorang-La Pass. The walk follows with gradual ups on a winding trail towards more dry terrains. As the trek continues with grand views of Chulu West, Gangapurna and Tilicho Peaks. Then ending the morning walk reaching a wide Valley, where Yak Kharka is located with serval nice lodges. Arriving for lunch and overnight halt, the rest of the day enjoy a short hike facing tremendous views of snow peaks.
Another short morning walk to Thorang High Camp, but the gain in altitude makes the pace slower. Heading towards the end of Manang Valley, around dry country, the walk then heads down to a stream. Then with a short steep up, the walk continues on a gentle path reaching Thorang Phedi.
The bottom of the pass, a place with few simple good lodges, has a refreshing stop. A steep slow climb of less than an hour to reach High Camp for lunch and overnight stop. Enjoy the sheer mountain dramatic wilderness, and have a good rest, for the next morning-long climb to Thorang-La Pass.
An early morning starts to reach high Thorang-La Pass before the sun hits with the cold chill factor reaches. The walk starts heading on a gradual path for a start, and then winding up reaching a small glacial pond. Then the climb gets steeper, as you step on top of Thorang-La Pass feeling quite exhausted.
Having a rest and feeling glad overcoming the hardest sections of the adventure and standing on the highest point. Enjoy the spectacular panorama of the surrounding giant snow peaks of Damodar, Dhaulagiri, and Chulu peaks.Includes most of the Annapurna range of peaks, and as far as Manaslu Himal, aftera glorious morning. Thorang-La forms the boundary of Manang and Mustang districts, from the top, a long descent to the bottom. Then the walk gets better on a gradual path to Muktinath holy site, and further down to the village. Where the good hotels and lodges are located at Rani Pawa the name of the village.Situated close to the temple premises of Muktinath on the motorable roadhead, enjoy the comfort of nice good lodge accommodation.
Morning having time to visit the Muktinath Temple holy complex and its historical 108 water spouts. A sacred and important pilgrimage site for the Hindus, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The word Muktinath means to liberate and be free from the sins and birth recycle. After an interesting tour of Muktinath and getting blessed by the priest. From enjoying the drive to Tatopani Village, the journey follows down to Kaligandaki River Valley. Reaching the large town of Jomsom, the headquarters of Mustang district, as the drive continues heading further down. The drive leads past lovely Marpha and Tukuche Villages famous for apple orchards and products. Along with superb views of Nilgiri’s and Dhaulagiri peaks, it then reaches back into a forest of pines and rhododendrons trees.
The road follows to nice village of Kalapani and Lete with a wonderful panorama of the surrounding Snow Mountains. Then drive heads through the world's deepest gorge Kaligandaki River, in between the giant peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. After a scenic and exciting drive reaching lower warmer farm country of paddy fields at Tatopani. A nice and large village with a natural hot spring as the name means for this lovely village, at Tatopani in the comfort of nice good hotels and lodges with views of Nilgiri’s South Peak.
From Tatopani our trek continues, heading across the bridge and then leaving the Kaligandaki River. As climb starts reaching Ghara farm village and then on gradually up to Sikha and Chitre Villages. After good hours of walking through lovely farm villages, and then a steep climb to Ghorepani. A scenic spot amidst a beautiful forest of rhododendrons transfers into a nice lodge. After a good walk from Tatopani of more than 6 hours of climbing.
An early morning hike for an hour to the famous Poon Hill at 3,210 m high for stunning sunrise views. As well as a panorama of 380° wide views of the world’s three highest peaks, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna Himal. Includes arrays of snow peaks with majestic Machhapuchare the famed fish-tail peak. After a refreshing morning view walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Enjoy the last day of trekking to reach scenic Pokhara city, from Ulleri Village. The walk follows through enchanting woods of pines and rhododendron trees on a gradual path.Downhill leads to a large village at Ulleri for an exciting drive around lower warmer areas. A scenic drive on a winding road with a few ups and then down towards Pokhara Valley and the city. On reaching the hotel in Pokhara, located close to serene Phewa Lake, enjoy the comfort of a nice hotel.
As time for a short scenic flight to Kathmandu, from the scenic city of Pokhara and beautiful lakes. Along with stunning views of Annapurna and Machhapuchare, the Fish Tail peaks. Transfer to Pokhara airport for a sweeping panoramic flight, facing grand views of the Himalayan Mountain range. On arrival at Kathmandu domestic airport, a short drive back to your respective hotels. After a great wonderful experience on Annapurna Circuit Trekking.
Annapurna Circuit Trekking starts with a moderate climb and walks overlooking exciting views of snow-capped peaks. Most of the walks are on a gradual path through nice villages, the only tough and difficult is a climb to Thorang-La Pass. The rest of the walk is normal with a slight touch of altitude, taking slow with frequent rest in between the walks. Will make the walk enjoyable to overcome the hard and difficult section on a steep uphill climb.
Certainly, it can make the climb tough and hard with steep ups along with the gain in altitude. But heeding slowly with enough rest to catch the breath, makes the climb much easier. As well as you will also be well acclimatized before reaching the highest point on top of Thorang-La Pass.
Yes, the itinerary is set accordingly with enough acclimatization days, once the walk enters the high Manang Valley. Having short hours of walking from Pisang Village onwards to Manang and towards High Camp. This will support the Acclimatization, as well as rest days in Manang.
For Annapurna Circuit Trek before and after booking the trip, one should be in sound medical health. As well as having daily an hour of exercise, like walking, jogging, running ups and downs. Including any outdoor physical activities and checking with your medical doctor. As well as packing the right gear for the Annapurna Circuit or any other adventure around the Himalayas.
