Itinerary

1. Day 1: Tribhuvan International Airport

   • When you land at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu, you should check your handbag and go to the immigration office to make a visa for your trip. Now you can get your suitcase and duffle bag, where outside our representative will show you the board of our Company and your Name, and transfer you to the hotel. 
   • Our director will meet you in the hotel and discuss your whole trip. In the evening, you will participate in experiencing typical Nepali food with a cultural dance show.

2. Day 2: Kathmandu

   • Kathmandu is Nepal's historical and cultural heart and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. Patan and Bhaktapur's two major neighboring cities bear immense historical, cultural and religious significance. There will be a full-day guided tour to the famous and biggest Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal, Bouddhanath, Old Kathmandu City, and Swyambhunath.

3. Day 3: Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway

   • With a high level of physical fitness, adequate acclimatization, and good logistic support, we begin our Annapurna trekking. Driving along the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway to Dumre and then following the rough route by the Marsyangdi River, we pass through the low-lying villages and rice fields. 
   • After an 8-hour drive, we finally reached Chamje village. Walking northwards up the Marsyangdi Valley, we see the magnificent Annapurna mountain ranges.

4. Day 4: Tal - Dharapani

   • Your trekking trail begins through a suspension bridge and follows, offering a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. The trail from change descends until it reaches the river and continues through a lush forest. 
   • Further, the ascent leads to a sharp-edged cliff facing the riverbank. After crossing a suspension bridge, we climb steeply towards the slippery and physically challenging path to Tal. 
   • On treading along a succession of rock-strewn trails, we descend to a grassy riverbank that leads to Tal. As we walk away from Tal, the path becomes rugged and winding. 
   • Then, we approach the steep forested village of Karte. Meandering along the waterfalls and cliffs, we finally reach Dharapani after crossing a suspension bridge again.

5. Day 5: Bagarchhap

   • We skirt through a narrow field from the village. The Dudhkhola, which originates from the south face of Manaslu and then Marshyangdi, veers to the left. Sinuous trails of the. Annapurna II becomes visible as we arrive at Bagarchhap, a Bhotia village with colorful prayer flags fluttering in the breeze. 
   • As we continue ascending through pine and oak forests, we pass through Dhanakyu before coming to a thundering waterfall. Further on, the Marshyangdiriver enters a gorge, and the trails follow the rock-strewn path.

6. Day 6: Koto - Nar Phu Valley

   • Early in the morning, after breakfast, the Annapurna Conservation Area Project checks your special permit. Then, we will cross a loose hillside to the hamlet of Koto (2600m), from where we can look straight up at the magnificent Annapurna II. This is also where we leave the Annapurna Circuit; we cross the Marshyangdi River and enter the Nar Phu Valley. From the bank of Nar Phu Khola, we start climbing to our first camping site, which we reach about two hours from Koto.
   • The beginning of the Nar Phu Valley trail occupies a forest camp which is quite a change from the bigger trail around Annapurna. Today, we walked both forest land and rock land to Meta. The rock-carved path now becomes very exciting, both because of danger and because of some big waterfalls. We climb to a two-storied hut at Sinhenge Dharamsala, where we set camp for the night. There are no tea houses from Koto to Meta, so your lunch will be packed. It is quite a long day today.
   • Meta village has an ancient Chorten and magnificent views of Kang Guru. Further on, we pass the abandoned Methang village (3560m). From the village, there is a path to Kang Guru BC. The path to the next village, Junan, is easy and flat; Junan is also abandoned.

7. Day 7: Kyang Village Vhaku

   • This day begins with a hard, steep ascent to the abandoned Kyang village of Vhaku, where there is a nice long mani wall. We continue on an amazing tunnel-carved rocky path 70 meters above the river, and then, decent to the riverbed, we follow the riverbed and pass some Mani Chrotens. 
   • We climb from the riverbed to the Phu Valley entrance door (Phuohi Yalgoe). About an hour from the valley entrance, we cross the Phu Khola and begin climbing up to the village. The Phu village is comprised of about 30 houses and 100-150 people. The tea houses are very small, so you should adjust to the food and accommodation here.

8. Day 8: Old Buddhist Monastery

   • We will rest here for a day, look at the village, and then explore a little further up in the valley. 
   • Today, your guide will visit the Old Buddhist Monastery, where female monks pray together and read holy books.

9. Day 9: Naar

   • To get to Naar, we must go back down the valley, pass Chaku, and walk on for a few hours before crossing the Phu Khola at Naar Phedi (two bridges to Naar). 
   • From here, we climb up to a very nice grassy campsite. Here, you live in a monastery.

10. Day 10: Naar Village

    • Today, we ascend to Nar village. Nar is a very beautiful and typical Gurung village. In Nar village, you will experience the realistic existence of mountain life.

11. Day 11: Acclimatization Day

    • Today is a rest day for acclimatization, or you can walk around Nar village.

12. Day 12: Temdenzon Khola - Kang La

    • Today, we will live in a camping tent. 
    • Today, you have to adjust to food and accommodation. 
    • From Nar village, we continue a gentle ascent through the lateral moraine of Temdenzon Khola on a nice path. 
    • At the bottom of Kang La, we camp on a nice grassy spot. Only today we camp the tent.

13. Day 13: Kang La Pass

    • Today, we have a long and hard day ahead of us. However, it is very rewarding. 
    • We have to cross the big Kang La pass (5280m). It is a steep ascent to the top of the pass, with a Chorten and some great views of the Annapurna massif. Just before reaching the pass, there is a small lake where we rest before making the last effort to reach the top. 
    • From the top of the pass, it is a very steep descent, but after an hour, we take a grassy path that leads to Nawal. There are restaurants and lodges in Nawal. While descending Kang La Top, we can see Humde Airport and a panoramic view of the Annapurna range.

14. Day 14: Nawal - Munji

    • From Nawal, descend to Munji and straight walk to Manang. Cultivated fields appear on both sides of the path, and off to the right, below a craggy mountain, we can see the village of Braga with its splendid monastery. Large chortens and mani walls abound, and the tall peaks of the Himalaya spread out before us - Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna 7455m, and, to the rear, Tilicho Peak.7134m. After a short, steep climb, we reach Manang, a surprisingly large village for this remote mountain region. We sleep in a lodge in Manang, which is better than Nar/Phu Lodge.

15. Day 15: Manang

    • After reaching Manang, we take a day off to rest completely and have adequate acclimatization before crossing Thorung La. 
    • We can spend this day strolling down the river to see the tremendous icefall cascading down from the glaciated mountain peaks or take in the panoramic beauty of the Annapurna mountain range and the Manang Valley. A short visit to the Himalayan Rescue Association [HRA] aid post is interesting.

16. Day 16: Tengi - Yak Kharka

    • From Manang, we climb to the next village of Tengi. We are surrounded by the magnificent peaks of the Annapurna Himal, Peak 29, and Himalchuli. The vegetation consists of alpine grasses and scrub juniper. Climbing the path past the summer village of Gunsang, we cross the Gundon Khola via a wooden bridge. 
    • From here, we can see ahead the mountains surrounding the Thorung La, which we will cross tomorrow. The trail is up and down as the elevation gradually increases, and we soon enter an alluvial delta with yak pastures. 
    • Today, we sleep in Yak Kharka.

17. Day 17: Thorong Phedi

    • Leaving Yak Kharka, we climb gradually to a ridge before descending to the headwaters of the Marshyangdi and crossing via a covered wooden bridge. 
    • After a short ascent up the mountain path on the right bank, we follow a narrow trail across an unstable steep slope and descend to Thorong Phedi.

18. Day 18: Thorung La - Muktinath

    • We have an early start today for the crossing of Thorung La [5416m]. The trail becomes steep immediately upon leaving camp, but as local people have used this trail for hundreds of years, the path is well-defined. The gradient then eases, and after around 4 hours of steady climbing, we reach the pass's chorten and prayer flags. 
    • We are presented with a dramatic tableau from the snow-covered mountains above to the head of the Kali Gandaki valley below and the brown and purple hills of Mustang, which spread out before us. The descent to Muktinath is a 1600m trek, but the excellent views of Dhaulagiri more than makeup for the tiring journey. 
    • Eventually, the moraines reach grassy slopes before a pleasant walk along the JhongKhola Valley to Muktinath, which has shrines and temples.

19. Day 19: Jomsom

    • We now begin the descent down the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge. 
    • After passing through Jharkot and Khingar, villages with typical Tibetan architecture, we follow the valley floor most of the way to Jomsom. Jomsom is sprawled along both banks of the Kali Gandaki, and from here, we get fine views of the Nilgiri peaks. This is the last day of your trek, where you will relax after having last night's party with your guide and porters.

20. Day 20: Jomsom - Pokhara

    • Early morning you will fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. 
    • You will fly in a Twin Otter plane where 20 people can sit, and it takes 20 minutes to reach Pokhara.

21. Day 21: Pokhara - Kathmandu

    • You will drive 6 hrs from Pokhara to Kathmandu by private car/Hiace/bus or tourist bus according to group and group size.

22. Day 22: Leisure Day

    • On touchdown, the rest of your day is free to do your own things. You could shop and pack, send a few postcards home, or even stroll to Thamel, an internationally known hub for tourists in Asia.