The Annapurna Circuit Trek starts from a drive to Besishar and wings through lush, subtropical forests and traditional farming terrace villages of west Nepal. Every ridge brings a Himalayan panorama with Annapurna and Himalchuli soaring above. A trek of the Marshangdi River valley will bring you almost to the base of Gangapurna and into the Manang valley where you will spend unforgettable 2 days gazing at the snow-covered peaks above and the beauty of the landscape around, Manang is a Himalayan Shangri-La. We will then proceed to climb the pass Thorong-la, (5416mtr), which once on top has a perfect 360-degree view that is breathtaking will make you feel proud to be there! Once we descend from the pass we will come into view of Mustang; a colorful landscape that is home to Tibetan Buddhism and many friendly people. We will follow the deepest gorge on Earth, the Kali Gandaki Valley, which is guarded by the giant peaks Dhaulagiri (8169m) and Nilgiri, then we use the same ancient paths that where used as trade routes between Nepal and Tibet. We will pass through apple and wheat farming areas, interacting with local Thakali people and sharing our beautiful moments with sheep and yak herders.
Day 1: Trip begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar (823m).
Day 2: Besishahar to Baundada (1430m).
Day 3: Baundanda to Chamje (1560m).
Day 4: Chamje to Dharapani (1881m).
Day 5: Dharapani to Chame (2725m).
Day 6: Chame to Pisang (3100m).
Day 7: Pisang to Manang (3500m).
Day 8: Acclimatisation, whole day.
Day 9: Manang to Yak kharka or Lether. (4000-4200m)
Day 10: Yak Kharka to Throung Phedi or High camp (4420m).
Day 11: Throung Phedi to Thorongla - La (above 5416m), then trek down to Muktinath (3802m).
Day 12: Muktinath to Marpha (2670m), via Kagbeni - Jomsom.
Day 13: Marpha to Kalopani (2480m).
Day 14: Kalopani to Tatopani (1219m).
Day 15: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2860m).
Day 16: Ghorepani to Tadapani (2590m).
Day 17: Tadapani to Ghandrung (1951m).
Day 18: Ghandrung to Pothana (1890m).
Day 19: Pothana to Pokhara (915m).
Day 20: Drive back to Kathmandu, where the journey ends.