Annapurna Circuit Challenge: 16 Days

This tour will start from the capital of Nepal. In your accommodation, a Wandering Trails guide will come to pick you up. Then, on the bus, you will start your journey. During the drive, you can observe the various terrains of the Nepalese geography. It goes through fields, green hills, and villages, so there are many possibilities to see Nepalese people in their everyday lives. After traveling for hours, you must cross a suspension bridge to reach Bhulbhule. From the bridge, the route passes more tranquil countryside before getting to the pleasant village of Ngadi. Lastly, you will drive from Besishahar to Bhulhule. The road between Besishahar and Bhulbhule is dusty, Here you get the first glimpse of the great Himalayan range. On reaching Bhulbhule, you will feel as if you are in Nature’s embrace. Your last destination on this day will be Bhulbhule.

Starting your day from Bhulbhule, you will trek across the Marsyangadi River. You will enjoy this day trek as the trail is flat; you will pass through terraced farmlands and villages. You can learn how locals stay in this region; they always warmly welcome the tourists. Marsyandi Valley will give you a wonderful view of a deep-sided valley. After walking for a few hours, you will reach Syange. In this village, every trekker takes a break and enjoys coffee and snacks. After Syange, landscapes will be changed. The trail gets steeper than before and is winding as it goes ahead. This section can be a bit tough but not less interesting, and it provides very nice views of waterfalls and cliffs by the Marsyangdi River. After some time, you will reach Jagat. From Jagat Manang district starts. Jagat will be your accommodation for tonight.

Your day will start in the charming village of Jagat with breakfast to gain energy for the adventure ahead. After having breakfast, you will leave Jagat and cross a bridge to begin your journey. After walking for hours on the route, you will reach Tal village. The Tal village, which lies against the backdrop of steep rocks, is beautiful. As you get closer to the village, the views will be stunning. You can see water coming from the stones and sparkling water in the river. In this place, you can take a short break and take photos. As you move from Tal village, you can see an agricultural area where wheat, rice, and potatoes are cultivated. After walking for some time, you will reach Kodo. In Kodo, you can walk through an exciting cultural center for trekkers and Nepalis. After moving forward, you will see a suspension bridge and have to cross it. Now, you have to climb Stone Kani to reach Dharapani village. While climbing, you can enjoy the extra thrill of the trek. After climbing and walking for a few minutes, you will reach Dharapani. Dharapni is a very friendly village that welcomes trekkers. Today, you will take a rest in Dharapani, and you can prepare for the further trek.

On your fifth day, you will start your day from Dharapani village. When you start your day trekking, you will be able to trek through the forest, and there you will get fresh air. This forest consists of pine, fir, oak as well as maple trees. Most of the day you are going to walk through the forest; while walking, you can hear the sound of birds and animals. This path is good and it is easy to walk. While hiking, mountains can also be observed such as Annapurna IV, Lamjung Himal, and Annapurna II. On the way, you will get hot springs ponds where trekkers take baths in the hot water. Now you must walk for almost four hours in the forest to reach Chame. Chame will be the end of the fourth day. Here you can find shelters, food, and tea houses to rest.

Your day will begin by seeing the sunrise. It will give you an amazing view when the sun reflects on the snowy mountains. You must get up early to witness the sunrise. Then you will have your breakfast and coffee with views. After that, you will start your walk toward the Pisang Valley. You will follow the Marsyangdi River through a deep jungle. You can enjoy the panoramic view of landscapes, alpine meadows, and mountains. You can also see a waterfall that has originated from the top of the hill. Along the trail, you can have a view of the northeast face of Pisang Peak and Annapurna II. On the way you will also see the traditional Mani wall. To reach Upper Pisang Valley, you have to cross bridges. Your night stay will be in Upper Pisang.

Today, we will leave Upper Pisnag and move toward Manang. There are two route options to reach Manang: the Southern Route through Hongde or the Northern Route via Ghyaru. If you choose the Southern Route through Hongde, you can see an open valley with a scenic view. This route is easy and has less climbing, so you can have a relaxed hike. If you choose the Northern Route via Ghyaru you will enjoy a magnificent view of the Annapurna Himal, and other surrounding peaks. This trail is harder than the southern route but has more scenic options. After hiking from any route you will meet at Mungji village for a further trek. After Mungji, you will walk through a pretty village, Bryanga. From Bryanga, you have to trek for 7 Km to reach Manang. In Manang, you will stay for the night. Manang is a beautiful place with an awesome view, which is necessary for acclimatization.

On this day you will not trek, you will rest in Manang village to adjust your body to a higher altitude. This day is not only for energy restoration but you can go out to discover a variety of natural and historical sites around the Manang village. You can enjoy your breakfast with beautiful pictures of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, and many more. Well after having breakfast, you will be set for a walk to have a closer view of the village. You can sit in front of an old monastery for several hours, and pray in total silence. If you hike further from the monastery you can see Gangapurna Glacier Lake. You can spend your time here taking pictures of the scenery. After that, you will return to Manang village to enjoy its beauty. You can find different cultures and traditions in the village. You can interact with villagers also. You can see the house architecture, and how they live there. In the evening, you will return to your lodge and have a good meal and deep sleep. You can also discuss the further trek with your guide.

After spending two nights in Manang, you must leave the village. On this day you have to reach Yak Kharka which will take around 5-6 hours. You will start your trek by gradual climbing. You will pass through Tenki Village. While trekking you can have an amazing view of the Mountains and also see the shelter of yaks. After some hours of trek, you will reach Marsyangdi valley. Leaving Marsyangdi village backward you will move towards Jarsang Khola valley. After reaching Jarsang Khola valley you will find new things. The land will be rugged and you will see alpine meadows. After hours of walking, you will reach your final destination for this day. You can witness a variety of animals and birds along the path. At Yak Kharka you will be surrounded by mountains. You will stay for tonight and prepare for further trekking in this place. As Yak Kharka lies at a higher altitude, the temperature gets cooler and you have to stay hydrated.

Today's trek is full of adventure, you will find different geographical views. After breakfast, you will begin your walk. You have to climb for 2 hours, then you will reach the magnificent Himalayan range. While climbing, you have to climb slowly. After climbing you have to descend gradually to cross the river. You can see different landscapes and enjoy the scenery. After crossing the river you have to climb towards the Thorong Phedi. While climbing you can get spectacular views of towering snow-clad mountains and the surprising arid plateaus. After a long day's walk, you will reach Thorong Phedi. You can find trekker friends in Thorong Phedi because it is a stop point for Thorong La Pass. Here, you will spend a night in freshly constructed and commonly used guesthouses.

This day will be your long journey. You will pass from different altitudes, so you have to wake up early in the morning. On this day's trek you can see amazing mountain views like Thorong, Dhaulagiri, and the Annapurna series and the landscape is quite like a desert. You must wake up at 4 o'clock and start the journey because the trail will be packed with tourists. You will begin to walk from Thorong Phedi by taking a torchlight. You have to climb upwards, after two to three hours of trek, you will reach high base camp. Here, you will be taking a break and enjoying a cup of coffee with Tibetan bread. Then you will start your trek towards the Thorong La pass. While trekking to Thorang La Pass you have to walk in snow. You have to be careful while walking in the snow. It could be sleepy. After reaching the pass, you can see prayer flags and stop for a while to take some photos. Also, you can enjoy hot black tea with yak cheese. Now, you have to leave Thorong La pass and move towards your final destination Muktinath. This is a time to descend. Also, this could be your longest and biggest descent in the whole trek. You will find a completely new landscape, you can see red mountains and a small village. After some time of descent, you will arrive at Muktinath. Both Buddhists and Hindus place a great deal of significance on this holy place. After visiting you will feel peace. Today, you will stay in Muktinath.

Today, you will drive through Kaligandaki River Valley, the world's deepest river gorge. The drive will be very scenic with a beautiful view of the rest of the Mustang area. You will make a short stop in Kagbeni, Jomsom, and Marpha during the journey. You can visit traditional villages, ancient stupas, apple orchards, and whitewashed houses etc. When traveling you will use a shared tourist vehicle to drive. In case your group is big, a private car will be provided to ensure the group is comfortable during the journey. On the way, you will go down through the thick forests, landscapes, and great views of mountains. It will take you approximately 6-7 hours to get to Tatopani. Here you can comfortably bathe, rest, and relax in natural hot spring water. For the night you will be lodged at Tatopani and in the meantime prepare for the further trek.

Today you will start your journey from Tatopani and end at Ghorepani. You have to walk for almost 6 to 7 hours today. The trek will start with the track that gradually rises and proceeds upwards. While trekking through a forest you can see Rhododendron, Oak, other splendid trees, and so on. If you are hiking during summer and early autumn, there are also great chances to meet different shades of wildflowers. While on the trek, you will go through the several Magar and Gurung cultural villages. These villages help you to have a sneak preview of the native people’s way of life, cultural values, and genuine friendliness of the people. Just getting to Ghorepani can be quite a triumph. From Ghorepani, you can see some of the Mountains like Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, and Tukuche Himal. Spend your night and relax before the next journey and witness the great view around you.

This day will be your final day, of the trek you have to cover a long distance. So, you have to wake up early and start your trek towards Poon Hill. After reaching Poon Hill you can see the sunrise and a perfect view of different Mountains. You will stay for an hour at Poon Hill. You can have a cup of coffee seeing the snowy mountain ranges and the great Himalayas. After exploring Poon Hill you will return to Ghorepani for a warm breakfast in your lodge. After that, you will start your trek to Birethanti through the Tikedhunga trek. While trekking you will cross the picturesque villages and walk through rhododendron forests. After reaching Birethanti you can have half an hour of rest and later you have to take a local jeep to reach Pokhara. Now, it will take almost 2 hours to reach Pokhara. While traveling in a jeep you will get a muddy and tarmacked road with beautiful scenery. Finally, you will reach Pokhara.

You will start your drive after having breakfast. You will board a tourist deluxe bus to drive to Kathmandu. While driving, you will follow the Marsyangdhi and Trishuli Rivers. While driving, you can also see different flora and fauna. After traveling for hours, the bus will take a break at Tanahu for a tea break. During the break, you can enjoy the views. After the break, the bus will move forward to Kathmandu. After traveling for 7-8 hours, you will reach Kathmandu, where your trip will end. You will be sent to the hotel, and Wandering Trails will organize a farewell dinner. After keeping your luggage in the room, you can freshen up. Your guide will provide a certificate for completing the trek and Wandering Trails will organize a farewell party for you.

On the last day of our trip, our team will send you warm wishes and thank-you messages for trusting us on your journey. The journey will end in Kathmandu. Our team members will drop you off at the airport from the hotel in a private vehicle. They will drop you off 3 hours before your flight. This gives you enough time to handle airport formalities. You will have lots of memories from this trek. If you want to do further trekking in Nepal, feel free to contact us. Our team will make the best itinerary for you.