Annapurna Circuit Trek

When you arrive at Tibhuvan International Airport, our guide will pick you up and take you to your hotel in the bustling Thamel district of Kathmandu. Depending on your arrival time, you can choose to relax for the next journey, see the city’s attractions, or shop for adventure gear in one of Kathmandu’s many adventure supply stores. We’ll assemble our bikes and be ready for the journey in the afternoon.

We depart Kathmandu early in the morning to go to Besisahar. We travel via bus that we have booked. The road leading up to Besisahar is passable. Once we reach Besisahar, we trek an additional two hours to reach Bulebule near the Marysangadi River. After a lengthy bus ride, reaching Bulbule is a simple walk. Once we reach our destination, we refresh and spend the night there.

On the first day of the journey, we traverse several suspension bridges, waterfalls, rice paddies, and woodlands. Once we reach the cliff at Jagat, we can observe the Marsyangdi Khola and the surrounding rocky hills. Today, the beehives above the cliffs are a point of interest. We will soon reach Chamje, where we will spend the night.

As we proceed past tight and steep valleys, through rhododendron, pine, and bamboo forests, in the rocky folds of a mountain, we reach a bridge that leads to a rapid rise, and then a climb that reveals a valley that is broadening. After reaching the settlement of Tal, we must travel for a while through barley, wheat, and potato fields before reaching Dharapani. From there, we proceed west through fir and pine forests to Bagarchhap.

From Bagarchhap, we set out in the direction of a Danaque village, followed by a difficult ascent to a Tamang village with breathtaking views of Manaslu, Lamjung, Annapurna, and other mountain splendors. As we travel through a Tibetan settlement that serves as a transition between the lowlands and high hills, we continue a gentle, level path to Thanchowk, Kolo, and then Chame.

First, we travel through the older section of Chame, ascend to Telekhu, and then continue on a long, level path through woodlands en route to Brathang. After rounding a bend in the trail, we must cross a suspension bridge to return to the south side of the Marsyangdi River. The trail next leads us on a modest elevation over a pine-forested slope, before leveling off as we go from the upper section of the Manang valley to Pisang.

Pisang marks the beginning of the upper region of the Manang district. On this day, the walk ascends to the Tibetan-style settlement of Braga. Here, houses are built upon one another, making verandas with their roofs. The primary attraction is the Gompa, the largest in the district, which features an extensive collection of statues and is placed on a cliff overlooking the entire village. We arrive at Manang, where we refresh and spend the night, after a while.

As we ascend to higher elevations, we must acclimatize in order to prevent altitude sickness. With its magnificent natural surroundings and afternoon trek to Khangsar, Manang is the ideal location.

Now that we’ve rested, we feel refreshed and ready to resume our journey. As we proceed past the tall trees toward the alpine grass and junipers, we reach meadows where horses and yaks graze. The tranquil setting of Yak Kharka, with its meadows and steep slopes, is the ideal place for us to spend the night. We may alternatively choose to walk for one hour to Letdar, where we can spend the night.

As we ascend along the east bank of Jarang Khola, the ascent to Letdar facilitates acclimatization to the increasing altitude. Thorung Phedi, a meadow surrounded by sheer rocks, is reached after some time. A few sightings of blue sheep and snow leopards have been reported in the region, although sightings of Lammergeyers and griffons are frequent. Here, we spend the night.

Today, we will hike for around 7 to 8 hours. The trail is relatively less challenging because it has been traveled for many years, although high gusts in the upper parts could make it difficult. The trail is thought to have been utilized for hundreds of years to transport sheep, yaks, and other commercial commodities into and out of Manang. We arrive in Thorung Phedi in roughly six hours.

After reaching the Thorung la pass, we will be rewarded with stunning views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and the severely glaciated summit of Khatungkang. Following a 1600-meter descent, we see the magnificent Dhaulagiri in the distance. The trail eventually gets less steep and enters green fields and meadows before arriving to Muktinath.

Muktinath is a place of nirvana in Hinduism that contains a temple and several monasteries, making it a holy destination for both Hindus and Buddhists. The main attractions of the site include the Jwalamai temple, which features a spring and an eternal flame, as well as the 108 holy water fountains. Every year, thousands of pilgrims visit these sites.

From Muktinath, we descend through meadows, streams, and fruit orchards on a portion of the Jomsom trek before reaching Kagbeni. We wander around the old village before descending. From Kagbeni we reach Jomson, Kali Gandaki valley.

Today we will take you to the airport to catch a short flight to Pokhara. Arrival in Pokhara, hotel transfer and free time for relaxation and your own activities.

After enjoying the natural and cultural beauty of Pokhara, we start driving to Kathmandu. We finally get to Kathmandu after about 6-7 hours. We can either take a break or go see the sights in the capital city.

Today we will take you to the airport to catch your flight out of Nepal.