Annapurna Circuit Trek 14 Days

The second day is spent witnessing the Kathmandu Valley and preparing for the Everest Base Camp Trek. Your guide will arrive after breakfast, so get ready for the journey. On this day, you will tour UNESCO Heritage Sites.

After a filling breakfast, you will be accompanied to some of Kathmandu’s most famous attractions, including, Swyambhunath Stupa,  Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa.

The first place you visit is Swayambhunath, a sacred stupa structure on a hill. From above, you can view the entire city of Kathmandu. Afterward, you’ll travel to Patan Durbar Square, which is situated in the heart of Lalitpur. Although the Krishna Mandir is its main feature, people are drawn to the lovely architecture.

From here, you get on a drive to the Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu sacred site. Lord Shiva devotees flock to this temple on a daily basis. Following that, you will proceed to Boudhanath, Nepal’s largest stupa and a holy site for Buddhists. As you enter the structure, you will feel a sense of tranquility and calm.

Then back to the hotel and meet with your guide. Will discuss about trek and all about Annapurna Circuit Trek. Over night at hotel in Kathmandu.

Trek Distance:

26km

Max Altitude:

1400m

Duration:

7-8 hours

Accommodation:

3 Star Category Hotel

Meals:

Breakfast

The journey of the Annapurna Circuit Trek begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu traveling towards the western part of the country. As the drive takes us on the winding roads, the scenery of the Trishuli River, lovely houses, and terraced farmlands make it more satisfying.

Soon enough, the transition from green valleys to the stunning Himalayan views gives the teaser of the trek that is yet to be taken. After 5 to 6 hours of driving, we finally reach our destination – Besisahar.

Besisahar is the great stop before trekking the Annapurna Circuit. The town is the district headquarters of Lamjung district situated in Gandaki province.

Then we’ll drive towards Chame leaving Besisahar where the trek begins officially. The route leads us through the Marsyangdi River while passing the Dharapani which is the checkpoint.

Continuing further, the drive goes through the lengthy travel along the dense forest and thus arrives at Chame.

Trek Distance:

247km

Max Altitude:

Chame (2,650 m)

Duration:

10-11 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Local Guest House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The trek from Chame to Upper Pisang today promises to be breathtakingly beautiful and culturally fascinating. We’ll make our way through a winding, steep valley and get our first look at the enormous Paungda Danda Rock, a famous 1500-meter-tall curved rock face that rises over the Marshyandi River.

We’ll be treated to panoramas of Pisang Peak in the northeast and the magnificent Annapurna II in the south during the journey. We make our way to the bottom of the Manang Valley and the settlement of Pisang, where we will stay the night.

We will also get to experience the local way of life by visiting traditional villages such as Bhratang, Dhikur Pokhari, and Humde.

Trek Distance:

14.5km

Max Altitude:

Upper Pisang (3,300 m)

Duration:

4-5 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Local Guest House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today’s journey takes us via the villages of Ghyaru, Ngawal, and Mungji as we travel the upper path to Manang. The magnificent Annapurna and Pisang peaks can be seen in all their beauty from this picturesque trek.

The terrain and vegetation will change as we go through the chilly, arid climate, resulting in a more difficult but rewarding setting.

Our visit to the largest monastery in Manang, the Barge Monastery, will be the main event of the day. We will fully immerse ourselves in the region’s rich cultural heritage here.

Trek Distance:

27km

Max Altitude:

Manang (3,520 m)

Duration:

6-7 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Local Guest House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We’ll take advantage of this day of acclimatization to tour the fascinating Manang village and its surroundings. We’ll take a quick ascend in the morning to see the Gangapurna and Ice Lakes, where we can enjoy the stunning views of peaks including Annapurna III, Tilicho, Pisang, and Chulu.

We may get the opportunity to visit the Himalayan Rescue Association in Vraja village following a peaceful afternoon break. Here, we’ll get valuable knowledge about acute mountain sickness, its signs, and ways to avoid it so that our trekking adventures are both safe and pleasurable.

We will spend the entire day taking in the breathtaking mountain landscape and walking to acclimate our bodies.

Note: You can choose to hike to the Milarepa Cave (optional) taking around 5-6 hours for a roundtrip.

Max Altitude:

Manang (3,520 m)

Duration:

Hike around

Accommodation:

Tea House or Local Guest House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today’s trek from Manang to Yak Kharka provides a journey through amazing landscapes and serene natural beauty. We’ll head uphill to the little village of Tenki after meandering across a lovely stream from Manang village.

The trail will take us out of the Marshyangdi Valley and turn northwest, into the picturesque Jarsang Khola valley, as we continue our upward walk. Ascending gradually, the calm beauty of pastures mixed with clumps of juniper trees will greet us along this path.

We’ll pass via the Ghunsa village, which is situated somewhat below the trailhead and is known for its flat mud rooftops. The path then opens up into wide pastures where yaks and horses graze in peace. This presents a visually pleasing image that represents the spirit of this area.

Trek Distance:

10km

Max Altitude:

Yak Kharka (4,018 m)

Duration:

5 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Local Guest House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today’s route brings us to Thorong Phedi, the base of the Thorong La pass. We will hike up to a ridge from Yak Kharka and then descend to cross the Marsyangdi River via a wooden bridge. We follow a narrow trail across a slope and continue our ascent until finally descending to Thorong Phedi.

The wild, rocky environment here is diverse, a transition to the lush lowlands we passed through earlier in the hike.

Trek Distance:

9km

Max Altitude:

Thorong Phedi (4,560 m)

Duration:

5-6 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Local Guest House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

On this incredible day, we’ll set out on a strenuous hike from Thorong Phedi (4,525m) to the holy Muktinath Temple (3,760m), across the trek’s highest point, the Thorong La high pass (5,416m).

We’ll trek through the cold air and high altitude, rewarded by magnificent vistas of the Annapurna range and Tibet’s stunning Himalayan peaks.

After overcoming the pass, we will descend to Muktinath, a sacred place for both Buddhists and Hindus. For Buddhists, the temple is also known as Chumig Gyatsa (Hundred Waters in Tibetan language). The sight of 108 stone sprouts with water pouring from the Kaligandaki River and the eternal flame that has been burning for more than 2,000 years are both stunning to witness.

Trek Distance:

16km

Max Altitude:

Thorong La Pass (5,416 m)

Duration:

7-8 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Local Guest House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

On this day, we’ll get on a drive instead of trekking towards Tatopani from Muktinath. As the drive advances, the routes lead us through the Kali Gandaki Valley leaving the arid landscape.

The view of the Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri in the distance and the Tibetan architecture of Khingar and Jarkot during the drive is an enchanting sight to behold. As we move further, the route passes through charming villages such as Marpha, Khokhethanti, and Ghasa. At last, we’ll arrive at Tatopani.

Trek Distance:

64km

Max Altitude:

Tatopani (1,190 m)

Duration:

6 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Local Guest House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Leaving the hot springs of Tatopani behind, we will traverse the Kali Gandaki River and climb past the ethnic Thakali settlements of Chitre and Sikha on our way to Ghorepani.

Our hike passes through dense forests with magnolia, birch, and rhododendron trees as well as terraced farmlands surrounded by mountains.

Ascending gradually towards our destination, Ghorepani, we will walk past Ghar Khola and smaller communities like Chhitre village. Here, the peaceful environment of this charming village welcomes us with stunning vistas of the Annapurna peaks.

Trek Distance:

15km

Max Altitude:

Ghorepani (2,874 m)

Duration:

7 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Guest House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

On the last day of our trek, we’ll rise early to the famous Poon Hill (3,210m) to see the beautiful Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) as well as the whole Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs at sunrise.

Poon Hill offers breathtaking views that will astound us, making it a photographer’s dream come true. We’ll take pictures of these priceless moments and then head back to our stay in Ghorepani for breakfast.

Our journey will come to an end when we drive to the picturesque city of Pokhara after trekking to Birethanti.

Trek Distance:

10km and 54km

Max Altitude:

Elevation: Pokhara (850 m)

Duration:

5 hours hike and 2 hours drive

Accommodation:

3 Star Category Hotel

Meals:

Breakfast and Lunch

After a wonderful journey throughout the Annapurna region, today is the day to travel back to Kathmandu. After having breakfast in Pokhara, we’ll get on a 6-hour drive back to the capital city of Nepal Kathmandu.

Once again, we follow the route through the Marsyangdi and Trishuli Rivers along the winding roads. Hence, we arrive at Kathmandu to your hotel. Evening time ready for farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu with a cultural program.

Note: You can take a 30-minute flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu (cost not included in the package but in option).

Check in hotel in Kathmandu. Then evening time ready to join for farewell dinner in typical Nepali restaurant with cultural program. Back to the hotel and overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Trek Distance:

210km

Max Altitude:

1350m

Duration:

6-8 hour drive or 30 minutes flight

Accommodation:

3 Star Category Hotel

Meals:

Breakfast and Dinner

We thank you for being a part of our tour and travel. We bid you farewell and drop-off at the airport, or the opportunity to join another of our programs. Our representatives will drop you at the airport 3 hours before the scheduled time of your flight.

Trek Distance:

6km

Max Altitude:

1350m

Duration:

40 Minutes

Accommodation:

-

Meals:

Breakfast