Annapurna Circuit Trek 21 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. ...more ...less

Today, we spend the day exploring different tourist sites in the Kathmandu valley. Our City tour guide will take you to the following places in Kathmandu Pashupatinath Temple: It is a holy site for Hindus all over the world. The pagoda-styled temple of Lord Shiva is visited by thousands every year. Boudhanath Stupa: An important pilgrim site for Buddhists and Hindus, it is one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. Swoyambhunath: Another famous Buddhist holy site, it is also called the Monkey temple. this place is enough for a day tour.

Today early morning we leave Kathmandu for our long trek to Annapurna. Drive-by private transfer to Beshishahar through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. Beshishahar is big town and district headquarters of the Lamjung District; explore the surrounding area and overnight at the hotel.

From Beshisahar, we begin our trek with a fine view of Hiunchuli and peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli), and crossing some local wooden & bamboo bridges reaches Bhulbhule. It then continues to Ngadi village for lunch passing through waterfall through the Myarshangdi river bank before reaching at Bahundanda overnight. This is a nice village on the top of the hill and you may have an opportunity to explore the evening time to the local village and around the school areas.

After having breakfast, we start trek descends to Syange village crossing fields and local villages, a short downhill walk brings you Syange village is reached after crossing a long suspension bridge, and we will trek continues gradually uphill from the river and the last steep climb to get to Jagat Village for a lunch stop. From here an hour further walk on the rocky path and long scenic waterfall across the river and finally brings you at Chamje for an overnight stay.

Today we trek through rhododendron, pine and bamboo forests we reach the village of Tal and navigate our way through fields of barley, wheat, and potatoes to reach Dharapani. Afterward, turn west and take the route that goes through fir and pine forests to reach Bagarchhap. We will stay in Bagarchhap at the teahouse.

After breakfast, we start our trek from Bagarchhap to Chame the trail is steep up. We enjoy exquisite views of Manaslu, Lamjung, and Annapurna mountains from Timang. After Timang trek past a Tibetan village that acts as a transition between lowland villages and highland settlements. From Timang the trail to Chame is mostly flat. We will stay in Chame at the teahouse.

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.

The Pisang village divides of lowland settlements from those in the mountains. Visit the Tibetan-style village of Braga, where houses are stacked upon each other with the roof of one house acting as a veranda of the one above it. The main attraction of Braga village is its monastery, the largest in the district. With an array of statues on display, this monastery is perched atop a high crag and provides wonderful views of the surrounding areas. From Braga 45 minutes trek to reach Manang. We will stay in Manang at the teahouse.

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 having breakfast we start our trek, it will be an easy downhill trek towards Eklai Bhatti. Enjoying the great mountain landscapes, we finally arrive at Marpha, Marpha village is famous for apple products. The walking trail is quite windy today, therefore it is better if we cross the trails before noon. We will stay overnight in Marpha at Teahouse.

From Marpha, We will follow the Annapurna circuit trekking trails further passing through local tea shops. The trail becomes much flatter as we hike along the Kaligandaki River with stunning views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and other neighboring peaks. The journey continues towards Kalopani, This village offers beautiful Himalayan views. We spend our night in Kalopani at Teahouse.

From Kalopani, We will continue to descend through the Kali Gandaki River Valley. On the way, we will encounter the world’s deepest gorge, Kopchepani. Tatopani is famous for its hot springs. Tatopani is the best to place relax our bodies after a long trek. We will spend our day relaxing at this spot.

Today is a big trekking day. It will take about 7 to 9 hours to walk from Tatopani to Ghorepani. We climb about 1,680 meters up. From Ghorepani, we will be able to see Mt, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli, and Tukuche Himal. We will trek through the Magar and Gurung villages on the trail.

Today, very early in the morning, we start one-hour hiking to Poon Hill at an elevation of 3,210 m – a brilliant spectacle. This vantage point provides unobstructed views of the early morning sunrise over the mountains, weather permitting. In Poon Hill, we spend about an hour. We return to Ghorepani where we take breakfast at the hotel. We trek down towards Tikhedunga, descending along the ridges and through rhododendron forests before finally reaching Tikhedhunga. We stay overnight at the beautiful Tikhedhunga Village.

From Tikhedhunga After some light trekking, we reach Nayapul (1,010 m). An hour's drive takes us to Pokhara.

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 the end of the beautiful Annapurna Circuit journey. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team’s representative will take you to the airport 3 hours prior to your flight. We bid farewell as you take heaps of memories and happiness back to your home.