Arrival in Kathmandu 1400 meters, we will pick you up from the international airport and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Depending what time your flight schedule. If you arrive in the morning, then you have whole day free to explore the Kathmandu and preparation for the trekking next day.

This is the day to start your trekking to the Annapurna circuit trek, wake up early in the morning and there are many local buses, and micro buses are leaving every day for Besisahar. After besisahar the road condition is not good, it is off-road driving and very less jeeps are leave, sometimes you have to wait long time to get jeep to Dharapani.

From Kathmandu to Besisahar about 5-6 hours driving depending on road condition and the traffic. After Besisahar find the Jeep to Darapani is about 4 hours off-road driving, but beautiful landscapes are always exciting to your journey. Passing beautiful waterfall and landscape, village to village is the main highlight of the day. When you will be in Dharapani, already late, find a guest house and stay overnight.

This is your first trekking day in Nepal Himalaya.

Accommodations: Tea house trek today

Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with cup of tea or coffee.

Distance and time duration: 14.5 km it’s about 6-7 hours estimate, depending on your walking speed.

Elevation gain: 700 meters (Dharapani 1963m to Chame 2670m).

Trail difficulty: this day is moderate trail with some steep up.

Highlight of the day:

1. Wonderful views of Annapurna 2, Mt Manaslu, and Lamjung Himal.
2. Passing beautiful village to village
3. Crossing small white Rivers, suspension bridges and forest.
4. Local culture and activities are the main highlight for the day.

It is another day of trek experience, slowly you are gaining altitude day by day. And your trails bring you to the wonderland.

Accommodation: Tea house trek

Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with cup of Tea or Coffee.

Total distance: From Chame to Upper Pisang about 14 km approximately 5-6 hours.

Elevation gaining: 640 meter (Chame 2670 meters to Upper Pisang 3310 meters).

Trails difficulty: Moderate, almost the way to Upper Pisang is through the off-road path.

Highlight of the trails for day:

1. Amazing views of Annapurna 2 front of you and Pisang Peak.
2. Passing traditional villages, beautiful waterfalls and pine and Fir Forest.
3. Monastery in Pisang
4. Orchid in Bratang where you can have apple wine and apple product.

Yak pasture and beautiful landscapes.

Another adventure day from Upper Pisang to Manang village.

Accommodation: Tea house.

Food: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner with cup of tea or coffee.

Today’s trekking distance: 17 km approximately 7-9 hours upper route.

Elevation gain: 360 meters (Uper Pisang 3310 meters to 3660 meters Ngawal).

Trails difficulty: Challenging but wonderful views.

   Highlight of the Day:

1. Wonderful panoramic views of Annapurna II, III, Gangapurna, Manaslu and ranges.
2. Ghyaru (3660 m) and Ngawal is the best viewpoint in upper part.
3. Wonderful views of the valley down Humde airport and pine forest.
4. Cultural experience in Braga village and the monasteries.

    Some Tips for the day trek

1. Start your trek from Upper Pisang for the sunrise view in the mountain, it makes golden colors.
2. Take the upper route, it is challenging but you will have wonderful mountain views.
3. Walk slowly and drink plenty water to avoid altitude sickness.
4. Spend a bit time in Ngawal for wonderful views.

This is today, find a good hotel for 2 to 3 nights as your itinerary and stay in Manang.

Today is the more relaxing day. Make your own itinerary, hike monastery and Gangapurna Lake and enjoy the day after long walking yesterday.

Accommodation: Tea house

Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with cup of tea or coffee

Highlight of the day:

1. Hike to Gangapurna Lake it is the nice place to hike from Manang.
2. Hike to 100 monasteries for the Acclomatization.
3. Discover Manang village with local’s activities.
4. There are Informational meeting about altitude sickness, attend on it, for more information.

This is the day of rest and easy day after long walking yesterday. For your stamina do above activities in Manang and stay in Manang overnight.

This is the day to hike Ice Lake for adjust your altitude.

Accommodation: Tea house

Food: Breakfast, pack lunch and Dinner.

Hiking duration and distance: 13 km round trip, it is about 7-8 hours depends on your pace.

Elevation gain: 1100 meters gaining elevation from Manang village.

Trails difficulty: Challenging for the day steep ascent to Ice Lake.

Highlight of the day:

1. Ice Lake 4600 meters.
2. Panoramic views of Annapurna, Gangapurna and Tilicho mountain ranges.
3. Alpine meadows with Yak pastures.
4. A great Acclomatization for next trek.

Hike details:

The trails start from Manang to Ice Lake, start early in the morning, walking 7-9 hours to up and down. Great exploring day hike. Challenging about 1100 meters ascend to Ice Lake is not easy. But this hike is the perfect for the Acclomatization. There are no any possibilities to buy food or water, so highly recommend taking a food and drink with you for the whole day.

What to Bring for Ice Lake?

This is the high elevation exploring day. Because of height it can get windy and cold at Ice Lake, be sure to pack warm clothing, plenty of water, and some snacks for whole day. If you’re planning on spending extra time around the lake, make sure to bring a camera to capture the magnificent mountain views.

Is it worth to hike Ice Lake?

The answer is absolutely yes! The Ice Lake is the best destination in Annapurna circuit route, where you have a wonderful rewarding view in lifetime. This offers a wonderful natural beauty, and fantastic acclimatization opportunities.

Trek continues to the Yak kharka today and stay in guest house:

Accommodation: Tea house (Guest house)

Food: you can choose from Menu, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with cup of tea or coffee.

Distance and time duration: 9 km distance from manang to Yak kharka, about 3-4 hours.

Altitude Gaining: 510-meter gain altitude from (Manang 3540m to Yak Kharka 4050m).

Trails difficulty: Moderate trekking trails from Manang to Yak kharka.

Highlight of the day:

1. Wonderful Mountain views of Annapurna and Chulu peaks.
2. Yak pastures and local lifestyle.
3. Diverse of the landscapes.
4. Ascend Chorten and mani walls.
5. Acclimatization opportunities because of the short walking distance.

Some useful tips for the day:

1. Walk slowly because it is short distance and good for the acclimatization.
2. Drink plenty of water and hygienic food, don’t forget you are in alpine zone.
3. Try to start your day trek early in the morning for nice morning views.
4. Don’t challenge to others, make your own step, births smoothly.
5. After arriving in Yak Kharka, hike a little bit higher elevation.

And you will easily arrive in Yak Kharka and stay overnight here.

Another short-day trekking to Throng Phedi.

Accommodation: Tea house (guest house).

Food: Order from Menu, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with cup of tea or coffee.

Distance and time duration: 6 km distance and normally 3-4 hours, depends on your pace.

Altitude gaining: 500 meters from Yak Kharka 4050m to Throng Phedi 4550m.

Trails difficulty: Moderate trails slowly in the high altitude.

Highlight of the day:

1. Short distance and enough time to reach in the destination.
2. Crossing Rivers and the world traditional bridge.
3. Wonderful mountains views.
4. Chance to see wildlife like blue sheep and other wildlide.
5. Alpine seen and lader village.

When you are near the Throng Phedi please be careful, there are sliding stones; after this all you will be in Throng Phedi at the lunch time, find the room and after it hike along the way to Throng-la, for the acclimatization and stay overnight.

This is one of the most challenging and worthwhile days on the Annapurna Circuit trek! The day you’ll crossing the Throng – La Pass (5,416m). And descend to Muktinath temple (3,800m), a famous Holley place.

Accommodation: Tea house

Food: Choose from the Menu, Breakfast, Lunch and dinner with cup of tea or coffee.

Distance and time duration: 16.5km distance and approximately 8-9 hours walking estimate and depending on your speed.

Altitude gaining: 870m altitude gaining to reach top of the Throng-la.

Trails difficulty: Most Challenging, steep ascend to the top of Throng-la.

Highlight of the day from Throng Phedi to Muktinath via Throng-la Pass.

1. A wonderful feeling of highest point of the Annapurna Circuit trek achievement.
2. Panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu ranges.
3. Perfect spot for victory photos with prayer flags and signboard.
4. Deep valley, barren, rocky terrine and snow cap mountains are the best experience.
5. Muktinath temple, with Hindus and Buddhist serine 108 water taps.

Some tips to success your journey to Throng-la:

Please flow the flowing step for successful trek over Throng-la pass.

1. This morning Start your trek early (around 3-4 am) to avoid strong winds at Thorong La Pass and beautiful morning views from the top.
2. It is freezing in the morning, so wear proper layer to avoid coldness.
3. There are no tea houses between high camp and Muktinath Phedi, in the top only tea and coffee available, so would be great to have enough water and snacks with you.
4. If you are feeling easy to use walking pols, then use it.
5. To avoid altitude sickness, walk slowly and smoothly.
6. This day is tough but incredibly worthwhile with mesmerizing views and a deep cultural experience at Muktinath.

When you pass Throng-la over 5416 meters, descending to Muktinath is easy. Enjoy your day with wonderful experience of crossing over 5400 meters. Relax your day in Muktinath.

Wake up early in the morning before eating and drink visit Muktinath temple. Where many pilgrims are taking shower in such a cold-water tap, so respect them. Visit the place where natural flame is burning, this is amazing. From the temple you will have great views of Mt Dhaulagiri which is the highest mountain you ever see in this area. And back hotel, have a breakfast and continue drive to Tatopani.

Accommodation: Tea house

Food: choose from the Menu, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with cup of tea or coffee.

Distance and time duration: 64 km distance about 4-5 hours driving partly off-road.

There are possible to take local transportation and privet, it is depending to you and your financial part.

 Local Transportation: There are several buses leave daily from Muktinath to Tatopani. The tickets are purchased at the bus station in the Muktinath.

Privet Jeep:

After your long and exciting trekking if you are looking for the more comfortable and flexible then you can hire 4WD jeep. We are always recommending privet transport, because it is flexible and you will explore more like Kagbeni, Jomsom, Marpha (famous for the apple brandy), Tukuche, Kalopani (from you can have a great view of Annapurna I and Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri Mountain), and the Deepest gorge in the world called Dana. Choice is yours.

When you will arrive in Tatopani, deep into the hot spring, after cold weather to go into the hot spring is worth. Enjoy your day here.

Early in the morning start your day after the breakfast.

Accommodation:  BB plan Hotel

Food: Breakfast from the Hotel.

Distance and time duration: about 120 km by road, approximately 5-7 hours driving but depending on road conditions and traffic.

Conditions of the road to Pokhara:

1. Tatopani to Beni is 25 km take around 2 hours, rough, and bumping and gravel road.
2. Beni to Pokhara is 95 km take around 4-5 hours, paved road with occasional rough patches.
3. Tatopani to Beni narrow, challenging during monsoon and dusty.
4. Beni to Pokhara mostly paved and moderate traffic.

Transport option from Tatopani to Pokhara:

1. Privet car/ Jeep: comfortable and flexible journey.
2. Local bus and shared Jeep: Cheaper than privet transport but less comfortable and crowed.

Travel tips for the day:

1. Start your day early in the morning, because there is less traffic in the morning and if you arrive early in Pokhara, there are so many things to explore a beautiful city Pokhara.
2. Book your ticket at advance, because during the peak season will be many people and you will not get tickets.

After this all, you will be in Pokhara, (a beautiful city) discover the Pokhara city. And enjoy your half of the day in Pokhara lake side.

Start your day early in the morning, always there are in the morning time not so much traffic. From Pokhara to Kathmandu, we are use the tourist bus, there are so many luxury tourist buses are departing every in the morning time.

Accommodation: BB plan Hotel

Food: Breakfast from the Hotel

Distance and time duration: 200 km takes about 7-8 hours but depend on road condition.

When you will be in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, and late evening our company offer to you for farewell dinner. You can share your thought and experience.

Today is the last day of your trekking time until next time. Say bye – bye, our representative will drop you in the international airport for your final departure until next adventures in Nepal Himalaya.