Annapurna Circuit Trek- 19 Days

After your early morning breakfast, we take you to the Local Jeep Station from where we take a Long mountain drive to Chamje via Besisahar Lamjung. Witness the highway lifestyle of Nepalese people while driving towards Chame. Trip up to Besisahar is smooth over black topped road but from Besisahar the trip can be bumpy. Hilly postal road might be treacherous but scenic view of mountains, hills and villages will be rewarding.

Are you excited!? Because this our first day on foothill trek. We will start our hike in the morning from Chamje after breakfast. We will pass through Tal, Karte, and reach Dharapani. Various waterfalls on the way will tempt us to head further with such scenes. We would be checking in to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) counter. Overnight in Dharapani.

We will commence our trek from Dharapani to reach Chame. There we will pass a stone entrance corten, which is culturally associated with the Tibetan Buddhists. Then we will arrive at Bagarchhap, which is environed by the apple orchid and crop plots. Scaling to Tyanja, we will walk, savoring the views of the falls and pine forest that will guide us to Kyupar and finally to Chame, the district capital of Manang. The panorama of Annapurna II is magnificent. Overnight to Chame.

You follow up the narrow forested valley to the old Khampa settlement at Bhratang. After lunch here, you cross over and begin the climb up through the forest. The Swargadwari region, translating to Heaven’s Door in Nepali, welcomes you as you continue the trek down to Pisang. From Pisang, you can see the views of the northern face of Annapurna I (8,091 m). Overnight stay at Pisang.

From Upper Pisang, the high trail enters the pine grooves and provides the views of a small turquoise lake. You trek through the fields of grazing yaks and the wide variety of crops. Before reaching Manang, you pass through the pine forests and numerous monasteries including Braga monastery, the largest monastery in Manang. Overnight stay at Manang.

As the trek comfortably crosses 300 meters of altitude, this day is sanctioned for rest and acclimatization. You can take this opportunity to explore the historic Manang village. Walking around the village, you get to observe the traditional houses and also enjoy the scenic views of the Annapurna range, Gangapurna (7,544 m), and Tilicho peak (7,134 m). Overnight stay at Manang.

After a resting day at Manang, we will go towards the path of Tilicho Lake. This trail splits from the chief trail that guides us to the Thorang La Pass. From the westernmost gate, we will decline to the stream and arrive at Khangsar after traversing it. Khangsar is an antique village of Tibetan Buddhists and is famous as the last Tibetan village. Overnight in SriKharka.

We will start off the day with breakfast, then we will be trekking through the brand new trail, which opened recently. We will be hiking through vivid monasteries. We will ditch the upward path and catch the downward track because the downward one is easier and less steep. After the exhausting walk, we will reach the Tillicho Base Camp.

Today, you head towards the main destination which is the Tilicho Lake. This lake is formed from the glaciers of Tilicho (7134m) and Gangapurna (7454m) peaks and is surrounded by beautiful snowcapped mountains. The lake at such high altitude is majestic in its beauty and the distinct colors of the lake make it truly a marvel of nature. After enjoying the fabulous scenery within the lake premises you walk back to Khangsar. Overnight stay at Khangsar

After a good rest at Khangsar, you head towards Ghunsang village on the uphill walks with a gradual winding path to Yak Kharka. You enjoy the views of the mountains and follow the trail to a small river. After crossing the river, you reach Yak Kharka which is a small settlement with tremendous views of Annapurna and Chulu peaks. Overnight stay at Yak Kharka.

As the walk progresses, you get closer to the base of Thorung La Pass (5416m). The trail climbs along the bank of Khangsar Khola and crosses a wooden bridge and leads to Ledar. Following the Kone River along with some steep terrain, you arrive at Thorung Phedi Camp. You take good rest here and prepare yourself to cross the Thorung Phedi pass tomorrow. Overnight stay at Thorung Phedi.

The trail becomes steep immediately after leaving Thorung Phedi. The trail ascends to Thorung La Pass (5,416m) and then descends crossing the meadows steeply to Muktinath. The Thorung La Pass (5416) is also recognized as the largest pass in the world and offers the great scenic display of a panorama of mountains. Descending from Thorung La Pass, you gradually make way to Muktinath, which is a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindu and Buddhists. Overnight stay at Muktinath.

You wake up early in the morning and hike to Poonhill. It is a very popular spot to see the magnificent sunrise over the majestic Himalayas. You can also see the panoramic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Tukuche Peak (6,920m), Bahra Shikhar (7,847m), Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m) and many other mountains. After heading down for breakfast, you start walking through the wild forests and beautiful waterfalls to arrive at the village of Ulleri.

This is the final day of trekking. From Ulleri, you follow the downhill trail observing the magnificent flora and fauna of the Annapurna region. The path takes you through the traditional Gurung settlements with occasional views of the snowcapped mountains. After reaching Nayapul, a private vehicle will pick you up and take you to Pokhara. Overnight stay at a hotel in Pokhara.

The 19 days trip comes to an end today. From Pokhara, you take the tourist bus and ride along the countryside and head back to Kathmandu. The journey offers to drive along the Prithvi Highway and Trishuli River with the last glimpses of the Annapurna Mountains. In the evening, you join the group for a farewell dinner hosted by the company. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, you leave Nepal and head to your destination. A company representative will accompany you on your transfer to the airport.