This trek is the best of Annapurna Circuit, offering a unique natural and cultural diversity in Nepal. The Annapurna region trekking is the best approach to have a close look of mysterious Himalayan scenes. And it is a highly concentrated trekking spot among the world since 1977, when it was opened to the foreigners for the first time.
From Kathmandu one travels by bus to Besishahar, or by jeep to Chame, through Dharapani, which is rejoining the trail of Manaslu area, on the edge of Marsyangdi river, through ricefields, terraced villages, in the shadow of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges. As we ascent, the valley becomes narrower. The trail then goes to the west behind the Annapurnas, to enter a Trans-Himalayan region inhabited by Tibetans and Gurungs.
General Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu, Hotel, Elevation: 1350m overnight Hotel with BB,
Day 02: KTM-Beshisahar- Bhulbhule-Jagat-Dharapani: 7/8hr drive,(1900m) Overnight guest house,
Day 03: Dhara Pani to Chame village: walk 6h,(2500m) Overnight in guest house,
Day 04: Chame to Pisang Village: walk 5/6h,(3300m) Overnight in guest house,
Day 05: Pisang to Gnawal Village: walk 6h,(3600m Overnight in guest house,
Day 06: Gnawal to Manang village: walk 5h, (3550m) Overnight in guest house,
Day 07: Rest for Acclimatization, Hiking to ganga purna glacier 2/3hr walk, Overnight in guest house,
Day 08: Manang to Yak Kharka: walk 5h, (4100m) Overnight in guest house,
Day 09: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi or Thorong high camp: 4/6hr walk (4400M), Overnight in guest house,
Day 10: Phedi or High camp to Thorong pass 5415m to Muktinath Temple (3450m) 8/9hrs walk, Overnight in guest house,
Day 11: Muktinath to Jomsom, via Lubra village, walk 5h, (2780m) Overnight in guest house,
Day 12: flight Jomsom to Pokhara city: 25 mnt (850m) overnight in hotel with BB,
Day 13: Pokhara to Kathmandu: by tourist bus, 6/7hr, Overnight in hotel with BB,
Day 14: Free day in Kathmandu visit Kathmandu Valley and Souvenir, Overnight in the same hotel with BB,
Day 15: Final departure to international airport.
Day 1 - Arrival at Kathmandu Elevation: 1350m
We drive from the international airport to your hotel near Thamel. 30mn drive, with BB.
Day 2 - KTM-Beshisahar- Bhulbhule-Jagat-Dharapani: 7/8hr drive,(1900m)
We take the highway, then we change to catch a jeep from Besisahar to Dharapani. Overnight in lodge, with BB/D
Day 3 - Dhara Pani to Chame village: walk 6h,(2500m)
We start trekking with an ascent to Dimang village and Koto. Chame is a district in Manang region. Overnight in lodge, with BB/D
Day 4 - Chame to Pisang Village: walk 5/6h,(3300m)
You walk in a pine and sub-pine forest, through apple gardens to Pratang. After 30mn you will cross the bridge on Marsyangdi river to Dhukur pokhari, where you will have lunch. From that place you can admire the views of Annapurna and other sites on your right. Overnight in lodge, with BB/D
Day 5 - Pisang to Gnawal Village: walk 6h,(3600m
You take the way to Gyaru. The trail is steep up to Gyaru village where from you can enjoy the beautiful views. From this trail you climb up to Gnawal village, over night in lodge, with BB/D
Day 6 - Gnawal to Manang village: walk 5h, (3550m)
You can take the way to Chuli Khola, which opens a new trail after a road has been built. You walk through a pine forest to Braga village, then 20 minutes more to Manang. overnight in lodge, with BB/D
Day 7 - Rest for Acclimatization 2/3hr
You explore the nearby monastery, or Gangapurna glacier. You come back to the same hotel. overnight in lodge, with BB/D/
Day 8 - Manang to Yak Kharka: walk 5h, (4100m)
We start around 8AM. You leave the way to Tilicho BC, take a trail to Denke for Yak kharka. This place is a desert, so you have to protect your body with warm clothes. overnight in lodge, with BB/D/L
Day 9 - Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi or Thorong high camp: 4/6hr walk (4400M);
We leave around 8 AM. You walk under the open sky, with beautiful views, and cross the bridge before 45 minutes more to reach Phedi. Beware, in this site there could be falling rocks. overnight in lodge, with BB/D/L
Day 10 - Phedi or High camp to Thorong pass to Muktinath Temple 8/9hrs walk, (5415m-3450m)
We have to start around 4 am at night to cross the pass. Sometimes it's so windy in the Pass that it is better to start at night. You can watch the beautiful panoramas during the ascent and descend to Muktinath Temple. Now you enter Mustang region. overnight in lodge, with BB/D and a pack-lunch
Day 11 - Muktinath to Jomsom, via Lubra village . walk 5h, (2780m)
You start around 8 am, up to Lubra hill, and descend to Lubra river. There is a small old Monastery and you can see nice views from Lubra hill. After Lubra you can take a road to Jomsom. There is no other way; there is a trail but difficult for people aged over 50. Overnight in lodge, with BB/D/L
Day 12 - flight Jomsom to Pokhara city: 25 mnt (850m)
We catch the flight from Jomsom to Pokhara early morning. It takes 25 minutes. Flights will be till 11 am; then it starts to be windy in this region. Over night in Hotel, with BB,
Day 13 - Pokhara to Kathmandu: by tourist bus, 6/7hr;
The bus will leave around 7 to 7:30, so we have to be at 7am in the bus stand. You will travel on Prithivi highway to Kathmandu. It take 6/7 hrs, but depends on the traffic jams. The bus will take you off near Surhkutte Buspalal Road. overnight in the same hotel than on arrival, with BB
Day 14 - Free day in Kathmandu visit Kathmandu Valley and Souvenir
For souvenir/visiting the heritage site. overnight in the same hotel, with BB
Day 15 - Final departure to international airport,
We will drop you in our private vehicle, adapted to the group size, and say good bye.
COST INCLUDES: -
• 3 nights: 2 nights Hotel in KTM with BB and 1 night in Pokhara,
• Meals are included: lunch/Breakfast/dinner and bed in Lodge during trek.
• 1 Guide responsible for you during the trek
• Room charge during the trek.
• Annapurna National Park fee,
• Insurance for Nepalese staff,
• Airport transfer, arrival and departure,
• Bus: KTM-Besisahar-Dharapani, depends on the group. for 2/4 persons, local bus/jeep
• Bus tourist: Pokhara-KTM
• Flight Jomsom Pokhara,
• Tims Fee,
• 1 porter for two participants; one porter carries 25kg only
COST EXCLUDES: -
• Lunch & Dinner in KTM and Pokhara.
• Personal equipment
• High risk medical insurance
• International air ticket, and airport tax
• Alcoholic beverages & telephone calls
• Laundry and postage
• Nepal Visa Fee US$ 40 per person
• Emergency rescue evacuation if needed, Helicopter
• Hot shower and single rooms payable on your own: 100$,
Entry fees for monasteries during the trek,
• Purely personal nature expenses and hot water and tea for thermos
• Tips for staff
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