Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and work through immigration. A private vehicle takes you through Kathmandu valley to your hotel, where you can settle in and adjust to the area. Spend the rest of the day getting to know the neighborhood and trying some local Nepalese food.
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu valley on foot
- Sample local Nepalese cuisines
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Syange
After breakfast, head out on the Prithivi Highway following the Trishuli River to Bensishahar. The route winds through hillsides, streams, and green valleys for several hours. Then you'll switch to a local jeep for the final bumpy drive to Syange village, taking about 9-10 hours total with views of waterfalls and farmland along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive from Kathmandu to Bensishahar via Prithivi Highway
- Local jeep transfer to Syange village
Landmarks/POIs Trishuli River Bensishahar - Day 3
Syange to Dharapani Trek
The trek begins after breakfast, heading toward Tilicho Lake. You'll walk past small settlements along the Marshyangdi River with steep climbs to Jagat. The trail crosses waterfalls and suspension bridges through corn, barley, and potato fields. Later, you pass through rhododendron and bamboo forests before reaching Dharapani, a traditional village with stone houses and Mani walls.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Included Activities
- Trek from Syange past settlements along Marshyangdi River
- Hike to Jagat settlement
- Trek through suspension bridges and waterfalls
- Pass through rhododendron and bamboo forests
- Trek to Dharapani settlement
Landmarks/POIs Marshyangdi River Jagat Chamje Tal - Day 4
Dharapani to Chame
Trek upward toward Chame, passing through Bagarchhap and Timang at the river confluence. The path goes through pine and fir woods with stone staircases along cliff faces. You'll see Annapurna II, Mt. Manaslu, and Peak 29 in the distance. Chame at 2,650m has shops stocked with gear and supplies, plus views of the surrounding mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Included Activities
- Trek from Dharapani to Bagarchhap
- Trek through Timang
- Hike to Chame (2,650m/8,690ft)
Optional Activities
- Purchase trekking gear at Chame shops
Landmarks/POIs Bagarchhap Timang Annapurna II Mt. Manaslu - Day 5
Chame to Pisang
From Chame, trek toward Bhartang, known for its apple orchards. Walk through forested valleys along the river where apple trees with protective fencing become common. You'll pass a Japanese mountaineer's memorial and old Bhartang ruins. After lunch at Dhukurpokhari, continue to Pisang, a terraced village with stone trails, a monastery, and mountain panoramas.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge), Lunch (Lunch at Dhukurpokhari)
Included Activities
- Trek from Chame to Bhartang
- Visit memorial of Japanese mountaineer Akira
- Cross suspension bridges including Swargadwari Bridge
- Trek to Pisang village
Optional Activities
- Purchase apple pie in Bhartang
Landmarks/POIs Bhartang Paungda Danda Swargadwari Bridge Pisang Peak Chuli East - Day 6
Pisang to Nagwal
Start with 30 minutes of hiking, then rest before a steep 1-1.5 hour climb to Ghyaru village. Snow-capped peaks including Annapurna II come into close view during the ascent. Have lunch at the Ghyaru teahouse with mountain views, then hike through green valleys, prayer flags, and rocky terrain to Nagwal village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge), Lunch (Lunch at Ghyaru teahouse)
Included Activities
- Trek from Pisang to Ghyaru
- Hike from Ghyaru to Nagwal
Landmarks/POIs Ghyaru Nagwal - Day 7
Nagwal to Manang
Resume after breakfast on an easy route through Julu and Braga, where you can see the 900-year-old Braga Gompa monastery. The trail follows relatively flat ground with prayer flags, wheels, and Mani walls. Join the main route at Munji and continue to Manang village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Included Activities
- Trek from Nagwal to Munji
- Visit Braga Gompa monastery
- Trek to Manang village
Landmarks/POIs Julu Braga Braga Gompa Munji - Day 8
Manang Acclimatization Day
This is a scheduled acclimatization day in Manang, an important rest period to adjust to altitude regardless of how you're feeling. The surrounding area offers several short hiking options if you want to stay active while your body adjusts to the higher elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Optional Activities
- Short hike to Praken Gomba monastery with views of Annapurna ranges and blessing by living monk
- Hike to nearby Gaganpurna Lake and Gaganpurna Glacier
- Long hike to Ice Lake over Braga village with views of majestic mountains and glittering icy lake
Landmarks/POIs Praken Gomba Gaganpurna Lake Gaganpurna Glacier Ice Lake - Day 9
Manang to Khangsar
Leave the main circuit trail and head toward Tilicho Lake. From Manang's western gate, descend to the river and cross via bridge. A less-traveled trail takes you upward along a ravine with steep sections. You'll see Mt. Annapurna II and the Manang scenery before reaching Khangsar, a small town with strong Tibetan culture and traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Included Activities
- Trek from Manang to Khangsar River crossing
- Hike to Khangsar village
Landmarks/POIs Khangsar River Khangsar - Day 10
Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp
Trek toward Tilicho Lake's base camp. From Khangsar, follow the Khangsar Khola stream past ancient ruins and reach summer villages at Siri Kharka and Tosinja. Rocky ridges and slopes provide views of glittering peaks as you approach Tilicho Base Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Included Activities
- Trek to Tilicho Base Camp
- Trek past summer villages of Siri Kharka and Tosinja
Landmarks/POIs Khangsar Khola Siri Kharka Tosinja - Day 11
Tilicho Lake Visit
This is a highlight day. A 3-4 hour trek brings you to Tilicho Lake at the foot of Tilicho Peak, the world's highest elevation lake. Spend about an hour exploring the bluish waters and capturing the surrounding peaks. Then descend back to Siri Kharka summer settlement for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Included Activities
- Trek to Tilicho Lake
- Explore Tilicho Lake shoreline
Landmarks/POIs Tilicho Lake Tilicho Peak - Day 12
Siri Kharka to Yak Kharka
Rejoin the main Annapurna Circuit heading toward Thorong La Pass. Head to Yak Kharka, a grazing area, then descend to old Khangsar past an antique monastery. The winding trail crosses Thorng Khola and passes through Ghusang and Tenki, climbing gradually past yak pasturelands and river valleys to Yak Kharka.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Included Activities
- Trek from Siri Kharka to old Khangsar village
- Trek through Ghusang
- Trek to Tenki settlement
- Ascend to Yak Kharka
Landmarks/POIs Khangsar (old village) Throng Khola Ghusang Tenki Yak Kharka - Day 13
Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi
A shorter trek day reaches Thorang Phedi base camp. Walk along gradual terrain to Ledar village, bypassing the Gundang Peak route. Cross a glacial river in a landslide-prone area, then climb gradually as altitude increases. Thorang Phedi is a busy small settlement with Himalayan views and serves as base camp for tomorrow's pass crossing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Included Activities
- Trek to Ledar
- Trek through glacial river crossing
- Trek to Thorang Phedi
Landmarks/POIs Ledar Gundang Peak Thorang Phedi - Day 14
Thorang Phedi to Muktinath
Start early for the strenuous climb to Thorung La Pass at 5,416m. The route passes through High Camp and multiple false summits at increasing elevations. From the top, the Himalayan panorama stretches toward Tibet with the Annapurna massifs behind. Move slowly due to altitude, then descend to Muktinath at 3,800m, visiting its temples and 108 waterspouts.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Included Activities
- Trek from Thorang Phedi to Thorung La Pass (5,416m)
- Visit Thorung La Pass summit
- Trek descent to Muktinath
- Visit Muktinath Temple complex
- Visit Lord Vishnu Temple
- Visit Jwala Mai Temple
Landmarks/POIs Thorung La Pass Muktinath Temple Lord Vishnu Temple Jwala Mai Temple - Day 15
Muktinath to Tatopani
Drive via a windy, twisting road through the Kali Gandaki River valley to Tatopani, bypassing several trekking days. You'll pass settlements and waterfalls, stop at the world's deepest gorge, and reach Tatopani, known for natural hot springs believed to help various skin conditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Included Activities
- Drive from Muktinath through Kagbeni
- Pass through Jomsom
- Drive through Marpha
- Pass through Kalopani
- Stop and explore Kali Gandaki river gorge
- Reach Tatopani settlement
Optional Activities
- Bathe in natural hot water springs at Tatopani (believed to cure skin diseases)
Landmarks/POIs Kagbeni Jomsom Marpha Kalopani Kali Gandaki River Gorge Tatopani - Day 16
Tatopani to Ghorepani
Continue trekking from Tatopani by crossing the Kali Gandaki River. The trail goes through settlements, small streams, terraced hills, and cultivated fields with scenic peak views. Pass through Ghara settlement and the Magar village of Sikha, then continue climbing toward Phalate and eventually to Ghorepani, a traditional trading stop with connections to popular trekking routes.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Included Activities
- Trek across Kali Gandaki River
- Trek through Ghara settlement
- Trek to Sikha village
- Trek to Ghorepani village
Landmarks/POIs Kali Gandaki River Ghara Sikha Phalate Chitre Ghorepani Deurali Ghorepani - Day 17
Poonhill Sunrise and Descent to Tadapani
Wake early for one of the trek's most spectacular sights. Hike upward for about an hour to Poonhill where many trekkers gather to watch the sunrise. From here, you'll see the glittering peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs turn gold in the early light. Then descend through rhododendron forests to Tadapani.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Included Activities
- Early hike to Poonhill
- Witness sunrise at Poonhill
- View Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs from Poonhill
- Trek descent to Tadapani
Landmarks/POIs Poonhill Mt. Gangapurna Mt. Annapurna South Annapurna I Dhaulagiri Mountain Hiunchuli Mountain Tadapani - Day 18
Tadapani to Pokhara
Begin with a gradual climb to Komrong Danda, then hike downward to Ghandruk, a Gurung settlement with various lodges. After lunch, continue down through Kimche, Lilu, and Syauli Bazar, then follow Modi River to Birethanti and Nayapul. A private vehicle takes you to Pokhara through scenic countryside and rural areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge), Lunch (Lunch in Ghandruk)
Included Activities
- Trek to Komrong Danda
- Trek to Ghandruk village
- Trek through Kimche, Lilu, and Syauli Bazar
- Trek along Modi River
- Trek to Birethanti
- Trek to Nayapul
- Drive to Pokhara
Landmarks/POIs Komrong Danda Ghandruk Modi River Nayapul - Day 19
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Drive from Pokhara back to Kathmandu, a 7-8 hour journey through middle hills countryside. You'll pass diverse landscapes, streams, and rivers including the Seti, Marsyangdi, and Trishuli. After checking in at your hotel, attend a farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant organized by Accessible Adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Farewell dinner at cultural restaurant organized by Accessible Adventure)
Included Activities
- Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner at cultural restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Seti River Marsyangdi River Trishuli River - Day 20
Departure from Kathmandu
Your trek concludes today. An Accessible Adventure representative picks you up and takes you to Tribhuvan International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
