Annapurna Circuit Trek – 14 Days

Namaste! SheNature family welcomes you to Nepal. Upon coming closer to Nepal, you will be pleased with the beautiful mountain view. Once you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport, we will transfer you to your scheduled hotel for the day. We will brief you about Kathmandu city and its culture. You can refresh yourself after reaching the hotel and take adequate rest. Later, we will brief you regarding the trip. You can put forward questions or confusion you may have. 

Overnight at Kathmandu

After an early morning breakfast, you have a long 4 wheel drive to Jagat; the official trekking starting point. Along the way, you will enjoy astonishing mountains views, green landscape, local farms, river valley Marshyangdi flowing peacefully, which will surely bring a kind of calmness in you. You will Jagat via an attractive market, Besisahar. 

Overnight at Jagat

Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you walk. Descend until you reach the river and then through a lush forest. Further, crossing a large bridge near Tal, you officially enter the Manang district, leaving behind the Lamjung district. The trail becomes rugged and winding from Tal. Until reaching Dharapani, you traverse through barley, potato, rice, and marijuana fields. After a long day walk, give adequate rest to your tired muscles at Dharapani Teahouse. 

Overnight at Dharapani

Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today you resume trekking through steep forest ridges. En route feels amazed as you will be rewarded with mesmerizing views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525 m/24,688 ft). At the end of today’s trek, you can soothe your aching muscles in a small hot spring. We stayed overnight at Chame, which is the headquarters of the Manang District. 

Overnight at Chame

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Climb through a steep and narrow path through a very dense forest till the dramatically curved rock face, rising 1500 m from the Marshyangdi River. Passing the steepest rock, the valley opens up with astonishing vistas. From here, we walk for a while before reaching Lower Pisang, the U-shaped valley (Manang district) between two giant snow peaks. 

Overnight at Pisang

Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

There are two routes that lead to Manang, however our guide will take you through Upper Pisang via Geru. As the trail guarantees you beautiful landscapes and outstanding panoramic views of mountains, including Annapurna, Pisang and more. The more we climb we will experience contrasting terrain and vegetation. The cold and dry climate makes the region harsher and barren. Along the way, you will visit Barge monastery, the largest in the region. Overnight in the beautiful place with a chilling temperature. 

Overnight at Manang

Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Instead of being ideal, you take a short walk to higher altitudes for better acclimatization. You can either visit Bhojo Gompa or Gangapurna Lake. Then after, take an easy hike to Vraga village, where you visit the village monastery and the Himalayan Rescue Association, to get some ideas about Acute Mountain Sickness. 

Overnight at Manang

Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today’s trail will be a steady uphill climb into the alpine region of the mountain range.  Cross a stream and climb to Tenki village, above Manang. Further up the Marshyangdi Valley, turning northwest, you arrive at Jarsang Khola valley. From here, the trail follows northward of this valley through animals’ grazed pastures, juniper trees. Similarly, the route passes nearby the small village ‘Ghunsa’. Crossing a small river on a wooden bridge, we come across an ancient old Mani wall and further steady walk lands you to Yak Karka. Overnight stop for the day.

Overnight at Yak Karka

Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today’s walk is an uphill to the foot of the pass, Thorong Phedi. It’s better to walk gradually to avoid altitude sickness. After some climbing, you cross a suspension bridge and reach Ledar village. Continue to ascend and pass via towering cliffs, which lead to the destination for today. En route, you will enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak and Mt. Khatungkan. Reaching phedi, you will have enough time to prepare for the next day’s long ascent. 

Overnight at Thorong Phedi

Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today’s trail is the highlight of the trip as you will cross one of the highest passes in the world, ‘Thorong La Pass’. You will cross the pass from east to west ‘Manang to Muktinath’ though steep the trail is easy to follow. Wake up very early in the morning around 3 am and ascend the mountain. After approximately four hours of climbing, you reach the top, decorated with prayer flags, a traditional stupa, and stone cairns made by travelers. Capturing the views in your camera clicking nice photos, which will be a memorable lifetime. The trail heads towards Muktinath, a pilgrimage site—sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. 

Overnight at Muktinath

Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Before leaving for Jomsom, if you wish to visit guardian deities, Lord Vishnu’s blessing. Later, board a vehicle and drive to Jomsom. The rugged road trails wind along the bank of the deepest gorge in the world, Kali Gandaki. Around two hours drive lands on headquarters of Mustang district, Jomsom. The place is famous for its delicious apples. After taking some rest at your accommodation place, you can visit the ancient part of the town or cancel it. In the evening, celebrate the trek completion with your crew members. 

Overnight at Jomsom

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Take an early morning flight to Lake city Pokhara that lasts approximately 20 minutes. Refreshing at the hotel, you can take a rest or roam around the Lakeside area or explore further or take a guided tour of the city (let us know of it).  

Overnight at Pokhara

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today you bid for Pokhara. Catch a comfortable tourist coach to Kathmandu. We wind along the Prithvi Highway, enjoying the green landscape. Reaching Kathmandu, you can take a rest or after some refreshment, you can roam around the touristic hub of Thamel. 

Overnight at Kathmandu

Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Your journey in this beautiful country ends today. We will escort you to the Kathmandu airport approximately 3 hours ahead of your departing time. If you have time, then you can go for souvenir shopping. We thank you for the opportunity to host you in Nepal.