Annapurna Circuit Trek 23 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, 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 after having breakfast, we drive to Besishar from Kathmandu in the morning. From Beshisahar we change the bus for another 2 hours drive to Nadi. Where you spend your first night of the trek. Nadi is next to Marysangdi River. We will get a good view of the river. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Today after breakfast, we trek past paddy fields and forests. We will see numerous streams and waterfalls. We enjoy great views of the Marsyangdi River once we reach Jagat, known for its massive cliffs that are home to wild bees. After 30 minutes walk from Jagat we will reach Chamje. We will stay in Chamje at the teahouse.

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 willstay 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 breakfast, we take the upper trail which follows a path down to a river. We will cross the river, trek through coniferous forests, after three hours walking we reach the Tibetan settlement Khangsar. Then after one hour of walking, we reach Shiri Kharka. Throughout the trek, we will have a magnificent view of Mt. Gungang Himal and we will spend our night at Shiri Kharak.

After breakfast, we trek an easy trail that leads through the middle of the landslides area where we can view impressive rock formations, we trek up till Tilicho base camp (4,150m) where we can get a good view of Mt. Tilicho Peak and other snow-capped mountains with a mesmerizing view of Tilicho peak. We will spend our night at Tilicho Base Camp.

Today, we start our day early to avoid afternoon wind. After a steeps climb up of three hours we reach Tilicho lake (4,919m), The highest lake in the earth also referred to as the “the great ice lake” by the leader of the French expedition team. It is a large sparkling lake that lies at the foot of the north face of Mt. Tilicho peak, after spending some time around Lake we take the same route back to Shiri Kharka. We will spend our night at Shiri Kharka.

Leaving Shiri Kharka, we trek hike up to the uninhabited Khangsar village, pass Tare gumba, a thousand-year-old monastery then follow a rock wall out of Khangsar village to trek down a bridge in the Thorong Khola valley. Then after we cross the river, hike up to a plateau to reach yak Kharka. From here we can see Mt. Annapurna Mountains range, other peaks, blue sheep, and if you are lucky you might spot a snow leopard. We will spend our night at Yak Kharak.

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 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.