Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu airport and get picked up for the drive to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you might head into Thamel to walk around the streets and get a feel for the city, or you can take it easy and rest up if it's late.
- Start point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (arrival area)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel district streets
Landmarks Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu
This day focuses on Kathmandu's historical side. You'll see stupas, temples, and palaces throughout the city, many of them recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The architecture here really shows Nepal's building traditions and offers a lot of history to take in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley
- Visit historical stupas, temples, and palaces
Landmarks Kathmandu Valley - Day 3
Kathmandu to Chame
An early start for a long drive into Nepal's landscape. The first part goes on paved roads to Besisahar, then you'll spend about 5 hours on rougher mountain roads, passing through villages as you head toward Chame. You'll arrive in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Besisahar Chame 
- Day 4
Chame Trek
Today you'll trek on steep and narrow trails through forest with rock faces nearby. A striking vertical rock formation comes into view, followed by Paungda Danda, a massive sloping rock face that rises over 5,000 feet. The terrain is challenging but the views are worth it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek on steep and narrow trekking trail through dense forest
- View Paungda Danda rock formation (5,000ft/1,500m)
Landmarks Paungda Danda - Day 5
Trek to Ngawal
You'll climb uphill with great views around you. The Annapurna Ranges block rain from monsoons, so the landscape here is drier with wind-carved rocks and slow-growing pines. You're heading to Ngawal, where you'll see the Annapurna Ridge throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek uphill through dry region affected by Annapurna Ranges
- Trek to Ngawal
- View Annapurna Ridge
Landmarks Annapurna Ridge Marsyangdi Valley Ngawal 
- Day 6
Acclimatization Day
This is a rest day before you head higher up. Instead of staying put, you can walk to nearby spots, meet locals, learn about how they live and what they eat. It's a good chance to adjust to the altitude while getting to know the area better.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Acclimatization walks to local areas
Optional Activities
- Interact with local people
- Learn about local culture and traditions
- Taste local cuisines
- Day 7
Trek to Shree Kharka
You'll trek downhill heading west, with rivers and forests along the way. The route takes you through Kangsar Village, then back uphill to Shree Kharka. From here you'll have views of Gungang Himal and Mt. Chulu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek downhill trail through forest and by river
- Trek through Kangsar Village
- Trek uphill to Shree Kharka
- View Gungang Himal and Mt. Chulu
Landmarks Kangsar Village Gungang Himal Mt. Chulu - Day 8
Trek to Tilicho Base Camp
Trekking today takes you to Tilicho Base Camp at 4,200 meters elevation. The path is newly built and narrow in places, with views of Tilicho Peak during the trek. You'll climb to reach the base camp at higher elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4,200m elevation)
- View Tilicho Peak panoramic views
Landmarks Tilicho Base Camp Tilicho Peak - Day 9
High Altitude Trek
This is a tough trekking day with very steep sections, narrow trails, and loose rock or landslide areas to navigate. Conditions are difficult, but the rock formations you pass are really striking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek steep trekking trail with loose scree
- Trek through landslide area
- View impressive rock formations
- Day 10
Trek to Ghunsa
You'll trek toward Marsyangdi Valley with streams and the village of Tenki on the way. The trail climbs through pastures and juniper forest, ending at Ghunsa village where traditional flat mud-roofed houses dot the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Marsyangdi Valley
- Pass through Tenki village
- Trek through pastures and juniper trees
- Trek to Ghunsa village
- View traditional flat mud-roofed houses
Landmarks Marsyangdi Valley Tenki Ghunsa - Day 11
Trek to Thorong La Pass Base
This uphill day is the hardest of the Annapurna Circuit as you prepare for the pass tomorrow. You're climbing to higher elevation and you'll see Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak, and Mt. Khatungkan around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek steeply uphill to higher elevation
- View Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak, and Mt. Khatungkan
Landmarks Thorung Peak 
- Day 12
Thorong La Pass
You'll reach Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters, the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit. From there you descend toward Muktinath through snow-covered terrain. It's demanding but the views from the pass make it worthwhile.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Thorong La Pass (5,416m) - highest point of Annapurna Circuit
- Trek through snow-covered areas
- Trek down to Muktinath
Landmarks Thorong La Pass - Day 13
Muktinath to Jomsom
Muktinath is important to Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains alike. You'll visit Vishnu Temple and a Gompa, seeing pilgrims from India. After that, you'll head back to Jomsom with views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, which is over 8,000 meters tall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Muktinath sacred site
- Visit Vishnu Temple
- Visit Gompa
- Trek to Jomsom
- View Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,000m+)
Landmarks Muktinath Vishnu Temple Mt. Dhaulagiri 
- Day 14
Jomsom to Pokhara
An early flight takes you from the mountains to Pokhara. The small plane flies through a gorge between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, two 8,000-meter peaks, giving you a unique aerial view. Once you land, the rest of the day is yours to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara with scenic mountain views
Landmarks Annapurna Dhaulagiri - Day 15
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll travel from Pokhara back to Kathmandu, passing through hilly villages and alongside the Trishuli River. The winding roads take you back through rural Nepal after your time in the mountains. Later, there's a farewell dinner with the group to reflect on the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Tourist bus transportation from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks Trishuli River - Day 16
Departure
Your trip ends today. A pickup arrives 4 hours before your flight, and you'll be driven to the airport for your journey home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
