Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport where a Sherpa Expedition Teams representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. After checking in, there's a trek briefing to go over your itinerary and what to expect. The rest of the day is yours to wander around Thamel or take in some of Kathmandu Valley's sights.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (we will pick you up from the airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel tourist hub
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport Thamel Kathmandu Valley - Day 2
Kathmandu to Syange
Start early for a 190-kilometer drive that takes about 6.5 hours to reach Besisahar Village. From there, a jeep takes you to Syange where you'll get your first real views of Mt. Annapurna II, Manaslu, and Mount Lamjung. Dinner and breakfast are included at your guesthouse overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Road journey to Besisahar Village
- Jeep drive to Syange
- Views of Mt. Annapurna II, Manaslu, and Mount Lamjung
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Annapurna II Manaslu Mount Lamjung - Day 3
Syange to Dharapani
The road climbs above a gorge with nice views of waterfalls, vegetation, and snow-covered peaks the whole way. You'll pass through Jagat Village and terraced farmland, then head through Chamje and Tal Village which sit along the Marsyangdi River. By evening you'll reach Dharapani where you stay at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Road journey through gorge
- Travel through Jagat Village
- Traverse terraced farmland
- Pass through Chamje Village
- Visit Tal Village on Marsyangdi River banks
Landmarks/POIs Jagat Village Chamje Village Tal Village Marsyangdi River - Day 4
Dharapani to Chame
Today you trek through forested areas to reach Bagarchhap, a village with traditional Tibetan-style architecture. Keep climbing to Dhanaqi Village where apple orchards and farms give you views of Lamjung and Annapurna II. Later, follow the Marsyangdi River upstream through Ratamanang and Koto villages until you reach Chame, the main town in the Manang region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forested areas
- Visit Bagarchhap Tibetan village
- Trek to apple orchards and farms at Dhanaqi Village
- Views of Lamjung and Annapurna II peaks
- Trek along Marsyangdi River
- Pass through Ratamanang and Koto villages
Landmarks/POIs Bagarchhap Dhanaqi Village Lamjung Peak Annapurna II Ratamanang Koto Chame - Day 5
Chame to Pisang
Trek along the northern side of the Marsyangdi River through pine forests and small villages on a trail that goes up and down. After crossing a bridge, there's a steep climb through thick forest to a ridge where you see Pisang and Chulu peaks, with Pisang village far below you. You'll stay at a guesthouse overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Marsyangdi River
- Trek through pine forests
- Cross suspension bridge
- Steep ascent through forest
- Views of Pisang and Chulu peaks
Landmarks/POIs Bratang Village Pisang Peak Chulu Peak - Day 6
Pisang to Manang
The trek gets higher and the views keep improving with more snow-covered peaks showing up. After about 30 minutes on the trail, you'll reach a hilltop with great valley views and white peaks like Gangapurna, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Tilicho, and Chuli. Head down to Kongde Village, then continue to Manang where you can visit Braga Monastery, the largest one around with religious artifacts and Thangka paintings. An easy one-hour trek takes you to Manang for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to hilltop viewpoint
- Views of Gangapurna, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Tilicho, and Chuli peaks
- Trek through Kongde Village
- Visit Braga Monastery
- View religious artifacts and Thangkas paintings
Landmarks/POIs Pisang Peak Gangapurna Annapurna II Annapurna III Tilicho Chuli Kongde Village Braga Monastery Manang 
- Day 7
Manang Acclimatization
This is an acclimatization day, so keep moving but stay in Manang. Take short treks into the surrounding hills or walk around the village which has 500 stone flat-roofed houses built in a unique way. From here you can see Annapurna II, Annapurna III at 7,555m, Gangapurna at 7,454m to the south, and Tilicho, Grand Barrier, Chulu West, and Chulu East to the north. Overnight in a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short trek into hills around Manang
- Explore Manang village
Landmarks/POIs Manang Annapurna II Annapurna III Gangapurna Tilicho Chulu West Chulu East 
- Day 8
Manang to Yak Kharka
Climb for around an hour with views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, and Chuli peaks. The landscape becomes drier and windier with less vegetation, just occasional juniper bushes at this altitude. You'll reach Yak Kharka, a small village where you stay in a guesthouse with time to explore the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Yak Kharka
- Views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, and Chuli peaks
- Explore Yak Kharka village and surroundings
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna II Gangapurna Chuli Yak Kharka - Day 9
Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi
Keep climbing to a tiny settlement while views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, and Chuli stay with you. As you go higher, the landscape gets bleaker and more exposed to wind. You'll reach Thorong Phedi for the night. If you still have energy, there's an option to push on to Upper Phedi or High Camp where teahouses and lodges are available. This gives you a Plan B to make tomorrow's pass crossing shorter. Meals are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thorong Phedi
- Views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, and Chuli peaks
Optional Activities
- Trek to Upper Phedi or High Camp (alternative overnight location)
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna II Gangapurna Chuli Thorong Phedi Upper Phedi High Camp - Day 10
Thorong La Pass to Muktinath
This is the big day and you'll need to start around 3:30 a.m. to reach Thorong La Pass before the wind picks up. The rocky trail climbs to a ridge first, then higher to a small glacial lake with a teahouse, then about 1.5 more hours to the pass at 5,416m/17,769 feet. Watch for altitude effects and possible snow. On the descent, you'll see Mt. Dhaulagiri at 8,167m. After rest and tea at the bottom, trek one hour to Muktinath village, a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists. Stay in a guesthouse with meals included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thorong La Pass (5,416m)
- Views of Annapurna, Damodar, Bhrikuti, and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges
- Trek to Muktinath sacred village
- Rest stop at bottom of pass
Landmarks/POIs Thorong La Pass Mt. Dhaulagiri Annapurna Range Damodar Range Muktinath - Day 11
Muktinath to Tatopani
A jeep ride takes you to Jomsom, about 1.5 hours away. You'll pass through an ACAP checkpoint there. Then switch to a jeep or bus heading to Ghasa Village, passing through Marpha which is known for growing apples, and several other villages. Change vehicles again to reach Tatopani, which means 'hot water' in Nepali. After checking into your guesthouse, head to the natural hot springs to soak and relax your muscles after days of trekking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep ride to Jomsom
- Pass through ACAP checkpoint
- Pass through Marpha village
- Jeep or bus travel to Ghasa Village
- Vehicle change in Ghasa
- Arrival at Tatopani
- Visit natural hot springs
Landmarks/POIs Jomsom Marpha Ghasa Village Tatopani - Day 12
Tatopani to Ghorepani
Start by going down a trail to a suspension bridge, then climb through small villages, terraced farmland, and a rhododendron forest. You'll have views of Nilgiri South the whole way. Continue to small Ghara village and trek another hour to Sikhar Village with views back down toward Tatopani and scattered villages across the hills. Keep going to Ghorepani with glimpses of Dhaulagiri and Tukuche peaks. Sleep at a guesthouse overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to suspension bridge
- Trek through small villages
- Trek through terraced farmland
- Trek through rhododendron forest
- Views of Nilgiri South
- Visit Ghara Village
- Visit Sikhar Village
- Views of Dhaulagiri and Tukuche peaks
Landmarks/POIs Nilgiri South Ghara Village Sikhar Village Ghorepani Dhaulagiri Tukuche Peak - Day 13
Ghorepani to Pokhara
If weather cooperates, get up before sunrise to trek to Poon Hill at 3,195m/10,496 feet for a 360-degree mountain view. Watch the morning light hit Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna-I, Machapuchare, Himchuli, and Annapurna South in changing colors, perfect for photos. Come back to Ghorepani for breakfast, then trek downhill through forest and villages to Bhanthati and Ulleri. Take a jeep to Pokhara, a 3 to 4 hour drive through rural farming areas with waterfalls, passing Birethanti checkpoint and Nayapul. Stay near Phewa Tal lake in Pokhara, maybe explore town or take a boat trip. There's a farewell dinner celebrating your trek completion. You'll be in a 3-star hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek to Poon Hill (3,195m)
- Sunrise views of Himalayan Mountains
- Trek through cool forest
- Trek through small villages
- Jeep drive to Pokhara
- Pass through Birethanti ACAP checkpoint
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara town
- Boat trip on Phewa Tal lake
- Stroll through Lakeside shops
Landmarks/POIs Poon Hill Dhaulagiri Tukuche Peak Nilgiri Annapurna I Machapuchare (Fishtail) Himchuli Annapurna South Bhanthati Village Ulleri Village Birethanti Nayapul Phewa Tal Pokhara - Day 14
Pokhara to Kathmandu
The drive back to Kathmandu takes 6 to 7 hours with rest stops along the way. If you want, there are optional activities like visiting Chitwan National Park, going rafting, taking a scenic flight to Everest, mountain biking, or a guided shopping and sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Breakfast is included at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Overland transportation to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Trip to Chitwan National Park
- Rafting adventure
- Scenic flight to Everest
- Mountain biking adventure
- Guided shopping tour of Kathmandu
- Guided scenic tour of Kathmandu
Landmarks/POIs Chitwan National Park Mount Everest Kathmandu - Day 15
Departure from Kathmandu
Sherpa Expedition Teams will get you to the airport about 3 hours before departure. Have breakfast before heading out. On the flight home, you can relax and think back on your Annapurna Circuit Trek while planning the next time you'll return to Nepal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
