Annapurna Circuit Trek 13 Days

Welcome to the home of the world’s highest mountains and often known as the Amazon of Asia. Upon your arrival at the capital, Tribhuvan International Airport, one of the representatives of Bold Himalaya will be waiting for you. After greetings, you will be dropped to your hotel room and helped with check-in. Later you will be briefed about your trip by our guide.

Overnight at Kathmandu hotel

Our Annapurna Circuit trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar. After early morning breakfast in the hotel, we take around seven hours drive to Besisahar. Along the way, we can view the terraced farms and huts into the hills and on a road, along the Trishuli River.

Besisahar is the famous entry point for the Annapurna Circuit. From the north of Besisahar, we have beautiful views of Annapurna II, Machhapuchhre, and Lamjung Himal.

Overnight at Besisahar.

From Besisahar, we have another drive to Dharapani. This is an off-road drive through the Marsyangdi River which steadily takes us uphill to Tal village. It is the first village in the Morang district. Moreover, passing across beautiful waterfalls, suspension bridges, barley, and potato fields we reach the entire way towards Dharapani. From Dharapani we start our trek to Chame.

Our trek from Dharapani passes through the typical flat-roofed stone houses of local Tibetans to the Bagarchhap. We cross the village surrounded by apple Orchards and maize fields. Our journeh then continues through the forest near the river to Kopar at 2,590m. And finally, we reach the headquarter of the Manang district, Chame.

On reaching Chame, the amazing views of Himalayas including Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Lamjung Himal is a reward to admire.

The trek ends with magical natural hot spring experience.

Overnight at Chame.

Today’s trek follows a steep and narrow path through a very dense forest. With the steepest part of the Marsayangdi valley, the dramatic curved rock face rising 1,500m from the river to the vertical rock. And after passing through the last bit of rock, the valley opens up with majestic vistas. Then crossing the bridge at 3,040m, the soaring Paungda Danda rock face begins to appear. The trail joins to climb to Pisang from here and we continue walking until we reach Lower Pisang. In the late afternoon, we can visit upper Pisang for the amazing Himalayan view, Annapurna II and Annapurna IV.

Overnight at Pisang.

After breakfast in Pisang, we follow the trail through the drier upper part of the Manang district. You can notice that people of this region herd the yaks & raise crops for better part of the year. From here, the trails separates, the southern route goes to Humde airport at 3,325 m and the northern route goes through Ghyaru. And we follow the northern route. This trail has better views, following the northern bank of the river, we pass the hidden village of Braga at 3,475m. We then reach the main downtown of Manang village.

Overnight at Manang

Today is an acclimatization day in Manang, today's activity includes, hike to Chongkor's viewpoint and Gangapurna lake.

From the viewpoint, we get the amazing view of the pristine Gangapurna Lake with a backdrop of the Annapurna range, Tilicho peak, Pisang Peak, Chulo Peak, Thorong peak and other. The view of Gangapurna glacier is breathtaking from the viewpoint. Before reaching viewpoint we crossed the Marsyangdi River and reach the Gangapurna Lake. This glacial lake is situated at the height of 3,540 meters and is formed from the glaciers from Mt. Gangapurna, Annapurna IV, Khangsar Kang, and Glacier Dome.

After this beautiful visit to the viewpoint and Gangapurna Lake, we return to Manang.

We can also hike to the Braga village and visit the Himalayan Rescue Association.

Overnight at Manang.

From Manang village, we continue our trek to a village of Tenki, after crossing a stream. Further out of the Marsyangdi valley and turning northwest up, we arrive Jarsang Khola. We, then follow the valley northward. The trail passes through a few pastures and juniper trees, reaching the small village of Ghunsa. We continue through meadows and cross a small river on a wooden bridge. Then trail traverses up the ancient Mani wall and we reach another village and our destination for today, Yak Kharka.

Overnight at Yak Kharka

The trek begins with a high altitude walk . We cross a suspension bridge and reach the Ledar village. From Ledar village, we ascend and pass through towering cliffs that lead us to Thorong Phedi. We take rest in Thorong Phedi, the view from here provides the best sides of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Khatungkan, Mt. Syagang, and Thorong Peak. From here, we have a final climb for an hour uphill to Through High camp.

Overnight at Thorong High Camp.

Today is one of the highlight of our journey, we cross one of the highest passes in the world, Thorong La Pass.

After breakfast, we start our trek. Passing through one of the most beautiful parts of the Annapurna Circuit with the majestic views on the way up, of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu West. Along the way, the Khatanga Kang and the colorful peak of Thourungtse comes into view.

Finally, a long climb up with the steep terrain, we reach to the top of Thorong La at an elevation of 5,416m/17,769ft, the highpoint of the trek.

From the top, the 360 degree view of mountains and the admirable region of the upper Mustang is breathtaking.

Khatung Kang and Yaskawa Jang are the mountains forming Throng La.

We trek through the icy high altitude trail while gazing at the mesmerizing Himalayas scenery, the trek is a long descent towards Muktinath valley.

Muktinath valley is a the foot of Thorang La Pass and the famous Vishnu temple is located in here. It is one of the highest temples in the world, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists.

Overnight at Muktinath.

In the morning we visit the most pilgrimage temple Muktinath, a Vishnu temple and head toward Jomsom. It will be an easier journey with a moderate walk to the Kaligandaki river valley. Continuing along the deepest gorge, Kaligandaki River Gorge with the amazing view of Annapurna I on one side and Dhaulagiri on the other side we ascend through rice terraces and villages to reach Tatopani. From here we walk to Jomsom, the entry point of the Upper Mustang region. We then walk to one of the most charming villages with white painted houses, paved streets, and lodges.

Overnight at Jomsom

Jomsom is the headquarter of Mustang area and has a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River.

After breakfast in Jomsom, we take an early morning flight to Pokhara. Flight from and to Jomsom is possible only in the morning. The remarkable views of the Dhaulagiri range, glacier, and some amazing Annapurna range is dazzling during the flight.

The flight is short with 20 mins flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.

From here, we transfer hotel. You can spend the rest in the hotel or explore nearby places.

Overnight at Pokhara.

Today we leave the beautiful lake city, Pokhara.

After delicious breakfast, we drive towards Kathmandu.

The drive is scenic and passes though the famous Trishuli river.

We reach Kathmandu after around 7-8 hours of drive.

In Kathmandu, you can have some rest and later do some souvenir shopping. In the evening we will have a cultural dinner as a farewell.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

A farewell program and Bold Himalayan representative escorts you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.

But, if it’s not your last day in Nepal, let us know about your plans, we are always here to help.