Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Nepal to Bahundanda
You'll arrive at the airport and get picked up for your hotel transfer. Your guide meets you there to go over the trek details and answer any questions. From there you'll drive to Besisahar and Bahundanda, where the actual trekking starts with a short hike to get your legs moving.
- Start point
- Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal (Pokhara)
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
- Trek briefing and guide introduction
- Drive to Besisahar and Bahundanda
- Short hike to start Annapurna Circuit trek
Landmarks/POIs Bahundanda - Day 2
Bahundanda to Chyamje
The trek takes you from Bahundanda to Chyamje over about 6 hours. Most of it's downhill through paddy fields, and you'll see snow-capped peaks on the horizon along the way. Lunch happens by the river where there's a waterfall, and you'll likely cross paths with other trekkers heading in different directions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break on the side of the river with waterfall view), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Bahundanda to Chyamje (6 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Chyamje - Day 3
Chyamje to Bagarchhap
After breakfast, it's a 6-hour walk from Chyamje to Bagarchhap. You'll cross a suspension bridge and pass through Dharapani, where trekkers heading to the Manaslu circuit typically split off. If you're interested, there's an optional 30-minute walk from Bagarchhap down to Danaque, which sits in the deepest gorge of Kaligandaki.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Chyamje to Bagarchhap (6 hours)
- Suspension bridge crossing
Optional Activities
- Walk from Bagarchhap to Danaque (30 minutes) - deepest gorge of Kaligandaki
Landmarks/POIs Bagarchhap Danaque Mt. Manaslu - Day 4
Bagarchhap to Chame
Today's a 7-hour trek from Bagarchhap to Chame through jungle terrain with waterfalls and small villages along the way. The views open up to show you Manaslu and Annapurna, with Lamjung Himal becoming visible once you reach Chame. There's an optional hot spring if you feel like crossing the river after you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Bagarchhap to Chame (7 hours)
Optional Activities
- Visit hot spring at Chame - accessible after crossing the river
Landmarks/POIs Chame Mt. Manaslu Lamjung Himal - Day 5
Chame to Pisang
The walk from Pisang to Chame takes about 5 to 6 hours and mostly follows forest roads, rivers, and passes through villages. You'll end up at Lower Pisang, though your guide can arrange a trip to Upper Pisang if you want to see the monastery there, which sits on the opposite side of the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Chame to Pisang (approximately 5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Side trip to Upper Pisang monastery
Landmarks/POIs Lower Pisang Upper Pisang Pisang Peak - Day 6
Pisang to Manang
Getting to Manang offers you two choices for the route. One goes via Nagwol ridge walk for panoramic views but includes uphill and downhill sections, while the other follows the easier road through open river valley. Both paths take you through Humde (which has an airport) and Braka with its historic monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Pisang to Manang (6 hours)
Optional Activities
- Ridge walk route via Nagwol village (alternative to road route)
Landmarks/POIs Manang Nagwol Humde Braka Monastery - Day 7
Manang
Manang is your acclimatization day at altitude, so there's no long trekking. You can do optional 1-hour hikes instead. Visit the monastery on the ridge for views of the village and mountains, walk to Gangapurna Lake across the river, hike from the lake to a viewpoint with yak sheds, or spend the afternoon walking around and watching local activities in the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to monastery at top of ridge - views of Manang village and surrounding mountains
- Walk across river to Gangapurna Lake
- Continue uphill from Gangapurna Lake to viewpoint and yak shed
- Walk around village to witness local activities and meet local people
Landmarks/POIs Gangapurna Glacier Lake Tilicho Lake - Day 8
Manang to Ledar
Trek from Manang to Ledar takes about 6 hours. Ledar sits 1 hour beyond Yak Kharka viewpoint and gives you a strategic spot to avoid crowds while keeping tomorrow's walk to High Camp shorter. The village has great sunset and sunrise views if you get up early.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Manang to Ledar (approximately 6 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Ledar Yak Kharka - Day 9
Ledar to High Camp
The 5-hour trek from Ledar to High Camp happens at elevation, so pace matters. You'll cross a suspension bridge over the river, then pass through a rocky area with some rock fall exposure (your guide helps you through). After reaching a small village at the base of a rock formation called Phedi, it's another 2 hours uphill to High Camp. Keep moving slowly to save your energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Ledar to High Camp (5 hours)
- Suspension bridge crossing
- Assistance through rock fall zone
Landmarks/POIs Phedi High Camp - Day 10
High Camp to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass
Start before sunrise and head from High Camp to Thorong La Pass, the circuit's highest point at 5416 meters, which takes about 2 hours. The climb isn't steep but altitude makes it tough, so go slow and stay with your guide. From the pass, you'll see Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Dhampus Peak, then walk on flat ground through Base Camp and on to Muktinath, where a Hindu and Buddhist temple sits in a dry, Tibetan-like landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thorong La Pass (5416m)
- Trek from Thorong La Pass to Muktinath (12 hours total)
Landmarks/POIs Thorong La Pass Muktinath Temple Mt. Dhaulagiri Nilgiri Peak Dhampus Peak - Day 11
Muktinath to Jomsom
The trek from Muktinath to Jomsom covers 7 to 8 hours on flat, easy terrain through deserted landscapes. You'll pass villages like Jharkot and Kagbeni with views of Dhaulagiri Himal. Jomsom is one of the biggest villages on the whole circuit, and from there you can optionally fly to Pokhara instead of continuing by road.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek Muktinath to Jomsom (7-8 hours)
Optional Activities
- Flight from Jomsom airport to Pokhara
Landmarks/POIs Jomsom Jharkot Kagbeni Dhaulagiri Himal - Day 12
Jomsom to Tatopani
A short bus ride of about 1 hour takes you from Jomsom to Tatopani. This is your relaxation day after 11 days of trekking, and the natural hot springs here are perfect for soaking your feet and loosening tired muscles. Spend the evening with your guides, porters, and fellow trekkers since this is the last night with the whole group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bus transfer from Jomsom to Tatopani
Optional Activities
- Soak in Tatopani hot springs
Landmarks/POIs Tatopani Hot Springs - Day 13
Tatopani to Pokhara
The 7-hour drive from Jomsom brings you back to Pokhara and civilization after 12 days in the mountains. Your hotel is near Phewa Lake, so you can take a boat out to see Lake House or the small island temple of Goddess Barahi if you're up for it. The city has pubs and clubs if you want to experience the nightlife, but get some early rest since the bus to Kathmandu leaves in the morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bus transfer from Tatopani to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Boating on Phewa Lake to Lake House or island temple of Goddess Barahi
- Explore Pokhara's nightlife with pubs and clubs
Landmarks/POIs Phewa Lake Barahi Temple
