Short Annapurna Circuit Trek

Morning breakfast in Kathmandu hotel and drive to Bus Station to catch public bus to Besisahar. It is 6-hour drive through the scenic highway that offers great sceneries. Bus stops for Lunch and few breaks so you can have meals. Finally arrive Besisahar and we will have to find sharing jeep to Chame.  If we have enough numbers we can book this jeep in advance but if we are odd number, then we will have to wait a bit until jeep gets full. The road to Chame from Besisahar is almost the same on old Annapurna trekking trail. Stop few sections to take photographs such as Ghermu Phant where beautiful water fall can be seen and need to check in to Dharapani as it has Annapurna Conversation Area Project check post. Then continue drive to Came for overnight.

Altitude

2,710m / 8,890ft

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 

In the early morning, go to the hot spring to take deep hot bath and breakfast the hotel. Then start your first day trek to Pissang. Chame has great views of the Himalayas including Lamjung himal, Annapurna II and Mt. Manaslu From here the trail follows Marsyangdi river as it has narrow valley to Dhukure Pokhari. Before reaching Dhukure Pokhara there is amazing junction where you will see an amazing looking rock known as Paungda Danda Rock. A short climb through the pine forest from this junction will reach to Dhukure Pokhari where you will stop for lunch. Have a great lunch and enjoy the wide valley view, further easy walk to Lower Pissang then short climb after suspension bridge to Upper Pisang for overnight.

Altitude

3,300m / 10,826ft

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Wake up early (sunrise time given by guide) to enjoy the sunrise view from the lodge. Sunny breakfast and start your day to Manang.  There are 2 ways to get in to Manang. One through the valley which is easier, shorter but does not have great views. Other one is longer and the best views. It is difficult but we do suggest you to walk through upper route. Tough climb to Gharu but it is traditional village you will experience.  Really untouched and amazing settlement. Then the trail continues to Nawal which offers great views of the Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna and Chulu Far East. Enjoy lunch here and short downhill to the valley to follow the regular lower trail to Manang.  Overnight at the lodge.

Altitude

3,540m / 11,300ft

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today is rest day as your body needs to be properly acclimatized.  We will take you to the view point or Ice Lake. It depends up on you and weather condition.  You and guide will decide where to go. Overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

As we gain altitude, the distance is shorter but due to the thin air it is hard to breath. Breakfast in the morning and walk up to Tanki Manang known as upper Manang. After that the trail continue up to Yak Kharka where we will have tea break. Views are just amazing. Finally, arrive Ledar for Overnight.

Altitude

4,200m / 13,779ft

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hot breakfast in the morning and start trek to Thorang Phedi known as Base Camp. After short gentle walk the trail ascends to Jorsang Khola and cross to reach to Thorang Phedi. Have a lunch, put your stuff in to the room and go to climb high camp which helps to get acclimatized. It depends up on you as if you have headache or any other altitude issues, you should not climb. Overnight at the lodge.

Altitude

4,525m / 14,525ft

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Finally, your dream day has come. Wake up early at 4am and have hot breakfast, then proceed to climb up to Thorang High Camp. High Camp has 2 lodges if you need to stop for Tea/coffee.  Then continue towards the pass. O the way there are 2 huts. One on the way to half and other one is on the top. Due to the wind we need to cross the Thorang top before 10am.  Once we reach, we quickly get in the hut and take photos and descends to Muktinath. Once you walk 10 minutes down, the temperature is huge difference. You feel warmer already. Reaching to the Muktinath is challenging due to the high pass and steep descend. Once you check in to the lodge, visit Muktinath temple (dedicated to lord Vishnu), Gomba and Jwalamai Temple (which has 3 natural flames inside). Overnight at the lodge.

Altitude

5,416 m/17,756 ft

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Have a last breakfast in the mountain today and proceed to road trip to Pokhara. The road is paved till Kalopani and rough drive to Beni.  It is amazing drive through the world’s deepest gorge (Dana), Tatopani (Hot Spring), and passing through beautiful waterfalls.  Finally, arrive Pokhara after long drive and check in to the 3* deluxe hotel for comfortable stay.

Altitude

850m / 2788ft

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast and Lunch 

Take deluxe tourist bus to Kathmandu today.  An option you can either stay extra night to explore the city or Take evening flight to Kathmandu so you will have time to see the beauty of Pokhara. You can decide now if you have time or later on. We are flexible and happy to assist the way you want. But the cost may vary.

Arrive in Kathmandu in the late afternoon and check in to the hotel. Meet with official team for final dinner to discuss about the trip. Overnight at the hotel.

Altitude

1,350m / 4,450ft

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, 

Today is the last day. If your flight is in the afternoon or late evening then you can explore the area by yourself. If it is in the morning, we will assist you to the airport. Have a safe flight to your next destination!

Meals

Breakfast