We will officially begin our journey to Annapurna Circuit Trek from today. We will start early with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar. After driving for approximately five hours, we’ll finally reach Besisahar. Now, we will once again drive for next three to four hours and finally make it to Dharapani. We will spend our night here and prepare for tomorrow as we will begin our trek.

On the second day of trek, we’ll start from Dharepani passing through beautiful pine and fir forest and the villages of Bagarchhap and Danaque. We will also encounter some waterfalls and stunning rock cliffs on our way.  As we reach the beautiful town of Chame, the capital of the Manang District, we’ll begin to witness majestic peaks like Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II. We will spend our night in Chame and prepare for the following day.

The day three begins with an early trek passing through narrow valleys and dramatic rock cliffs such as Paungda Danda. We’ll follow the river upstream and cross multiple suspension bridges before arriving at the open valley of Pisang, which offers an incredible view of Annapurna II and IV. After walking of at least five hours, we’ll reach Upper Pisang. 
 we will be staying overnight in Pisang at the teahouse and will take a proper rest to prepare ourselves for the following day.

Today we’ll start our trek from Upper Pisang and heads toward Ngawal. We will go through Ghyaru, a traditional Gurung Village where ancient stone houses cling to hillside. On our way we will experience the panoramic views of the Annapurna Range. After walking for five to six hours, we will finally reach Ngawal, which is widely known for its serene monasteries and wide mountain vistas. A walk of next two to three hours will lead us to Manang. We’ll stay overnight in Manang.

Today will be our rest day to be both physically and mentally fit for upcoming journey. We’ll explore the village and go for a short hike to Gangapurna Lake, Chongkar Viewpoint, or even Ice Lake for the adventure. We’ll also visit the Himalayan Rescue Association Clinic for a quick altitude safety briefing as we’ll be hiking above the 4000 meters elevation. 

Today we’ll leave the main Annapurna Circuit trail and take the side route toward the Tilicho Base Camp. On our way to Tilicho Base Camp, we’ll pass through Khangsar Village and traverse a narrow path with landslide prone sections. Once we reach to Tilicho Base Camp we will experience the best view of sunset and will stay overnight in a teahouse.

On our ninth day we will begin the trek early in the morning and ascend toward the mesmerizing Tilicho Lake, one of the world’s highest alpine lakes. Once we reach there, we’ll be able to witness the snow-capped peaks and blue skies. After soaking in the view and capturing some pictures we will return back to Base Camp. Then we will continue our trek downhill to Shree Kharka, a small settlement with a few teahouses. Shree Kharka will be the final stop for the day nine.

On the day ten we will once again rejoin the main Annapurna Circuit trail, following an undulating path through yak pastures and along ridgelines. Moving ahead, the landscape becomes more barren, with sweeping views of the Marsyangdi Valley below. Continue our walk for next three to four hours, we will finally reach Yak Kharka, a small high-altitude settlement that serves as a resting point before the push toward Thorong La Pass. We will spend our night here for the day eight.

Today’s journey begins with a trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi, the last major stop before the pass. After walking for at least 3 to four hours, we will finally reach Thorong Phedi. After a short rest, we will continue the steep ascent to high camp, where the thin air and surrounding snowy peaks reminds that we are deep into the Himalayas. Continuing our journey for next one hour we will finally reach Thorong High camp. We’ll spend our night here at an altitude of 4,800 meters.

The day ten of our journey will be a bit challenging as we pass through the world’s highest trekking pass, Thorong La Pass. The trial is steep and snowy but well-marked with prayer flags. Walking for at least four to five hours will lead us to the top of the Thorong La Pass. From the top, we’ll see an amazing stretch of Himalayan peaks. Then we will now descend to Muktinath, a reversed temple site for both Hindus and Buddhists, known for its 108 water spouts and eternal flame. We will spend our night in Muktinath.

After spending a night in Muktinath, we’ll now drive toward Jomson through Jharkot, a picturesque village with a large monastery and traditional Mustang architecture. Also, we’ll pass by Kagbeni, an ancient village with rich Tibetan Culture and Medieval architecture. We’ll continue our drive along the windy Kali Gandaki valley through Ekle Bhatti and finally arrive in Jomson. From here we’ll drive for next two hours and will finally reach Tatopani.  We will stay overnight in Tatopani, exploring the village around.

Today our day starts with an early road journey to Pokhara. We will drive for at least seven to eight hours. Along the journey we will pass through cities like Beni and Baglung and finally make our way to Pokhara. Once we arrive in Pokhara, depending on your physical fitness we can either take a rest or visit the lake side and other famous places in Pokhara. At the end of the day, you will prepare your luggage as we are heading back to Kathmandu the following day.

Today is the day we bid farewell to the city of lakes, Pokhara. With the motive of returning back, we’ll leave Pokhara and drive back to Kathmandu. It will take us around 6 to 7 to reach Kathmandu. Once we arrive in Kathmandu, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation where you can take a most needed and deserving rest. With your arrival in Kathmandu, we will conclude this 13  days Annapurna Circuit Trek.