Annapurna Circuit

Welcome to Nepal!

It is a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. A representative and driver from Yeti Adventure will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. The representative will help you check into hotel. At the hotel you will be briefed about your daily activities.

After your breakfast at the hotel, drive to Besisahar about 5 hrs. from Kathmandu along to the Prithwi highway. We divert off the highway at the bustling town of Dumre and continue for a further one and half hours to Besisahar.

After breakfast, take a local Jeep with your guide and drive to Chame (approx. 5-6 hours)

NOTE:Jeeps will be Local sharing and will depart early morning. Local sharing jeeps usually depart as soon as the vehicle is full with passengers. Our Sirdar will manage the timings with the jeeps accordingly. You can expect driving on the off-road terrain with the local passengers in the jeep.

Today we walk pass the older part of Chame and climb up to Telekhu at 2840 meter and continue with a long pleasant and mostly level walk through the forest to Brathang, which lies at 2950 meter. Further we cross back to the south bank of the Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge at 3080 meter and then make a long gentle climb over a ridge through blue pine forests. After this, the trek reasonably level as it heads to the upper part of Manang valley to Pisang. This town marks the beginning of the region known as Nyesyang, the upper portion of the Manang district.

We walk up to the Tibetan-style village of Braga at 3500 meters. At Braga you see houses stacked one atop the other, each with an open veranda formed by a neighbor’s rooftop. The Gompa perched on a high crag overlooking the village, is the largest in the district and has an outstanding display of statues. Then continue through a very arid countryside, dominated by weird cliffs of yellow rock, eroded into dramatic pillars alongside the trail to reach today’s destination, Manang.

Acclimatization is very important at this point. We spend our time visiting monastery, side trip to Gangapurna Lake and doing some excursions with the wonderful views around the villages.

Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at local lodge

Fairly comfortable walk to the village of Gunsang with magnificent views of the Annapurna massif. From there, we will walk along the Marshyangdi River and Jharsang Khola to arrive at the village of Yak Kharka. Throughout the day, we will have magnificent views of the Annapurna II, III and IV and Gangapurna. We will also enjoy the views of the Gangapurna Lake. Yak Kharka is basically a dusty settlement with few lodges.

From Yak kharka you will continue to climb along the east bank of the Jarang Khola to Thorung Phedi, a rock-strewn meadow surrounded by vertical cliffs at 4420 meters. Blue sheep and even snow leopards can be seen sometimes in this valley. High in the skies above, you can see lammergeyers and Himalayan griffons circling around.

Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at local lodge

Crossing Throng La pass (5,416m/17,764ft) is an unforgettable experience and highlight of this trek. An early start is important to complete the mission. Each moment we have to work hard through the icy high-altitude trail on to Muktinath. Muktinath is an important pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhist. The area hosts a Vishnu temple and a Monastery nearby. Muktinath itself demonstrates the religious harmony in Nepal.

Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at local lodge

Early morning visits the Muktinath Temple and then descend to Jomsom via Jharkot, Lupra and Ekle Bhatti.

Meals:- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at local lodge

After early breakfast, fly to Pokhara form Jomsom airport through the massive two mountain Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Once in Pokhara airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Transfer to the airport and Fly back home.