Annapurna Circuit Trek

The tour guide will collect us from the hotel and take us to the bus station to catch our bus to Bhulbhule.

It’s a scenic drive through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. We spend the night in Bhulbhule which is a small town located on the bank of Marshyangdi River.

We take off on our trek today keeping the Marshyangdi River on our left and gently ascending towards Chamje.

It's a pleasant walk on a mostly flat path through beautiful hillsides, past towering waterfalls, and through small remote settlements.

We pass Ngadi village and cross the Marshyangdi River and continue to Syange for lunch. After our lunch we hike another hour to Chamje.

We begin by crossing the Marshyangdi river again and start climbing uphill towards Sattar and Tal Phedi. We then have a steep ascent to Tal village. Here we stop for lunch before entering Manang district. 

Continuing our trek we will pass through small villages like Karte, Naje, and Dharapani before reaching Bagarchhap where we spend the night.

The trail starts relatively flat until we reach Danakyu.

Passing Danakyu, we head up towards Timang village which is located inside the forests of rhododendron and oak trees and offers beautiful views of Manaslu.

We proceed to Chame, the capital of Manang, passing through small villages like Latamarang, Thanchok, and Koto. 

Again, we begin our trek crossing the Marshyangdi river and enter the beautiful pine forest. We will enter a small valley and start ascending to Bhratang village.

We have to cross the Marshyangdi once more before making a steep ascent to Dhukur Pokhari for lunch. 

From Dhukur Pokhari we will hike for another hour to reach lower Pisang where spectacular views of the Annapurna range await.

There are 2 ways to get to Manang, the higher route is difficult but offers spectacular views while the lower route is shorter and easier.

The lower route is relatively flat and easy taking around 5 – 6 hours to reach Manang. The route is suitable for easy trail lovers.

The higher route to Manang is less visited, however, the views are incomparable. Stunning panoramic views of the Himalayas await for those who choose this more challenging route. 

We will stop either in Ghyaru or Ngawal for lunch then continue mostly downhill to Manang. The whole trail brings us stunning Himalayan views. 

Today we rest in Manang. You will have the option to take a hike to Ice Lake which is located at the top of Manang village. The hike takes an entire day but is truly worth the views from the top! It's something that cannot be described.

There is another option to do a shorter hike to Gangapurna lake if you are not feeling up for a long day.

Manang is a beautiful place to rest and explore. There are lots of activities available here!

Today we experience the best of Himalayan beauty. We have the chance to see blue sheep grazing in the mountains and we will experience epic views of Annapurna, Gangapurna and Tilicho.

During our hike we pass two small villages called Tengi and Gunsang. Both villages have few basic lodges for trekkers.

The trail after crossing Gunsang is mostly flat with a couple of suspension bridges. We end up in Yak Kharka where we spend the night.

Today is a difficult and long day. We hike 600m up, and 1600m down. We begin our day before sunrise and head on the trek over Thorong La Pass.

The views are mesmorizing as we hike surrounded by white snowy Himalayan peaks. There is a small teashop at the top of the pass serving hot tea to break the chill! These views are spectacular as you can see 360 degrees. 

We then make our way down a steep path for about 3 hours until we reach Muktinath which is our destination for the night. Be sure to visit the famous Hindu temple in the village.

We have reached the last day of our trek. The trail today is mostly downhill and flat.

The initial part starts with a downhill walk where we will pass through different villages like Jharkot, Khingar Kagbeni, and Eklebhatti.

After mid-day the trail gets very dusty and we will probably experience heavy winds as we head to Eklebhatti. The trail from Eklebhatti to Jomsom is flat all the way. We spend our last night in a lodge before heading back to the comforts of a hotel tomorrow.

We take a walk to the airport before catching our flight to Pokhara. The flight is beautiful and flies between the spectacular Himalayas. Once we have landed, we drive to the hotel.

You can enjoy a free afternoon or explore some heritage sites in Pokhara.

There are some remarkable places in Pokhara like the world peace Pagoda, Bindawasini Temple, Phewa Lake, Matepani Monastery, International Mountain Museum and Devi’s Falls. You could even opt for a boating experience at Phewa lake.

Celebrate in the evening with your guides and thank them for your wonderful Himalayan trek. 

We follow the highway through beautiful rivers, hills and small Nepalese settlements as we make our way to Kathmandu. 

From the tourist bus park you will be transferred to the hotel and have the evening to explore the town.  

We drive you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your flight time. It’s time to say goodbye until we meet again!