Annapurna Round Trek

Upon arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. You will be taken in a private Tourist vehicle to your hotel by your representative by Sherpa Expedition and Trekking where you can take rest or either you walk around the Thamel area.

Today after having breakfast, we drive to Besishar from Kathmandu in the morning. From Beshisahar we change the Jeep for another 3 hours drive to Jagat. Where you spend your first night of the trek. Jagat is near to Marysangdi River. We will get a good view of the river. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

After having breakfast, We will start walking gradually following the beautiful Marsyangdi River. This walk will be slightly ascending and we will come across the beautiful waterfalls on this walk we reach Tal and continues along an impressive, wide valley upwards along stone staircases until we reach the village of Dharapani.

From Dharapani, We will continue our trek enjoying the view of mountains, and beautiful waterfalls on the way. Today will be an easy day. After 5 hours of walking, we will reach Chame, the headquarter of Manang district. It’s a beautiful little town with more facility than our previous trekking days.

After breakfast at Chame we climb up to Telekhu and continue on a long, mostly flat path through a forest to Bhrathang. We cross the Marshyangdi via a suspension bridge. Reach Dhikurpokhari and 45 minutes trek to reach Pisag. We will stay in Pisang at the teahouse.

The Pisang village divides of lowland settlements from those in the mountains. Visit the Tibetan-style village of Braga, where houses are stacked upon each other with the roof of one house acting as a veranda of the one above it. The main attraction of Braga village is its monastery, the largest in the district. With an array of statues on display, this monastery is perched atop a high crag and provides wonderful views of the surrounding areas. From Braga 45 minutes trek to reach Manang. We willstay in Manang at the teahouse.

Today, We spend a day acclimatizing in Manang Village by doing some hiking and sightseeing around the village. We will visit a monastery and go to Gangapurna Glacier Lake during our walk or hike up to Gangapurna Lake/ 100 rupees Lama Cave in the afternoon. We will stay in Manang at the teahouse.

From Manang, After getting properly acclimatized to the higher elevation, our body begins to adapt according to increasing altitudes. We leave behind the Marsyandi Valley and trek along the Annapurna Circuit Trail of Marshyandi Valley. We get to experience the herds of yaks and slowly we get to see the alpine vegetation. We stay overnight at Teahouse.

Leaving Yak Kharka, we ascend for a couple of hours, then we will trek down towards the river then again climb 200 meters straight towards Thorong Phedi where we can find basic yet decent tea houses. We spend our night at Thorong Phedi.

Today, Time to cross the highest navigable mountain pass in the world. you need to care about the altitude and strong winds. The trail we follow today has been used for hundreds of years by traders. from Phedi to trek for about 6 hours to reach Thorong La. Cross the pass while enjoying beautiful views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and other mountains. See Mt Dhaulagiri up close while descending. The trail becomes less steep as it enters grassy fields and meadows to finally reach Muktinath, one of the holiest shrines of the Hindus that is also known for its hot water spouts. We will stay in Muktinath at the teahouse.

After having breakfast we start our trek, it will be an easy downhill trek towards Eklai Bhatti. Enjoying the great mountain landscapes, we finally arrive at Marpha, Marpha village is famous for apple products. The walking trail is quite windy today, therefore it is better if we cross the trails before noon. We will stay overnight in Marpha at Teahouse.

From Marpha, We will follow the Annapurna circuit trekking trails further passing through local tea shops. The trail becomes much flatter as we hike along the Kaligandaki River with stunning views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and other neighboring peaks. The journey continues towards Kalopani, This village offers beautiful Himalayan views. We spend our night in Kalopani at Teahouse.

From Kalopani, We will continue to descend through the Kali Gandaki River Valley. On the way, we will encounter the world’s deepest gorge, Kopchepani. Tatopani is famous for its hot springs. Tatopani is the best to place relax our bodies after a long trek. We will spend our day relaxing at this spot.

Today is a big trekking day. It will take about 7 to 9 hours to walk from Tatopani to Ghorepani. We climb about 1,680 meters up. From Ghorepani, we will be able to see Mt, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli, and Tukuche Himal. We will trek through the Magar and Gurung villages on the trail.

Today, very early in the morning, we start one-hour hiking to Poon Hill at an elevation of 3,210 m – a brilliant spectacle. This vantage point provides unobstructed views of the early morning sunrise over the mountains, weather permitting. In Poon Hill, we spend about an hour. We return to Ghorepani where we take breakfast at the hotel. We trek down towards Tikhedunga, descending along the ridges and through rhododendron forests before finally reaching Tikhedhunga. We stay overnight at beautiful Tikhedhunga Village.

From Tikhedhunga After some light trekking, we reach Nayapul (1,010 m). An hour's drive takes us to Pokhara.

Today, a full-day sightseeing tour of Pokhara city begins. There will be a professional city guide and a private tourist vehicle at your disposal. You will visit the following sites: Bindhabasini Temple, Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Seti River Gorges, and Tibetan Refugee Camp.

After breakfast, we will drive to Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway. Once again the scenic bus ride will keep us refreshed throughout the journey. On arriving at Kathmandu, you can once roam around this vibrant city and buy gifts and souvenirs to take back home.

Today is the end of the beautiful Annapurna Circuit journey. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team’s representative will take you to the airport 3 hours prior to your flight. We bid farewell as you take heaps of memories and happiness back to your home.