Annapurna Circuit Trek 17 Days

After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. At outside the Airport Terminal, a representative of Sherpa Expedition and Trekking cordially receives you and transfers to a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu at Thamel, backpackers colorful market. In the afternoon, you will be taken to the Sherpa Expedition and Trekking office for a guide introduction and final brief trip information about the trek. In the evening, explore the tourist hub, Thamel.

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.

Today, wake up early in the morning, see the beautiful sunrise and first ray of sun on Annapurna II. After breakfast, we will continue our trek towards Ngawal. The path to Ngawal is about 400 m higher than the lower trail but we will have a great chance to witness high altitude flora and fauna, beautiful gorges, Annapurna II and III, iv, and Pisang Peak. We will spend the night in Ngawal Village.

From Ngawal, We will continue walking through the big hills, jungle, and wetlands. On the trail, we can see beautiful landscapes, stupas and lama school. After 5 hours of walking, we will reach Manang village, one of the happening places of this trip.

We need to acclimatize to avoid the risk of altitude sickness as we move hike to a higher elevation. Spend a day in Manang village. Explore the village or hike up to Gangapurna Lake/ 100 rupees Lama Cave in the afternoon. We will stay in Manang at the teahouse.

After having breakfast, we head off on 4 hours an uphill trek to Yak Kharka passing through juniper forests and may see yak grazing in the pastures. On the way, we pass the only teahouse at Thorong Khola. Depending on the conditions we may decide to go a little further and stay the night at Letdar. We will stay in Yak Kharka at the teahouse.

After breakfast, We Follow the Jarang River. Reach Thorong Phedi, a meadow surrounded by vertical cliffs. We will stay in Thorong Phedi at the teahouse.

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 breakfast, we follow the trail to Jomsom from Muktinath. The trek past meadows, streams, and apple orchards to reach Kagbeni. Reach Jomson, located in the Kali Gandaki Valley, and we will spend tonight at Jomsom.

Today after breakfast we drive for 5 hours (shared service) from Jomsom to reach Tatopani. The main attraction of Tatopani is its natural hot springs. Take a dip in one of them and call it a day. We will stay in Tatopani at the teahouse.

Today, early morning we walk past villages and farmlands to reach Ghorepani. Stay there for the night to make an early start to Poon Hill the next morning. We will stay in Ghorepani at the teahouse.

Today, An early morning hike to the top of Poon Hill offers one of the best sunrise views that one can imagine. We see mountains glistening in the first rays of the morning sun. A photographer’s paradise, Poon Hill offers a chance to take breathtaking, memorable pictures. we stay on the top of the hill for a while before descending to Ghorepani for breakfast. Afterward, we trek for five hours to reach Nayapul. A short drive from Nayapul will take us to Pokhara. We will stay in Pokhara ta 3–star hotel.

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 your last day in Nepal you will drive to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking team will then share our goodbyes and wish you a safe flight back home. With this, the trip concludes and you come to an end of the 17 days Annapurna Circuit Trek.