Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll be met at Tribhuvan International Airport and taken by private vehicle to your hotel. Once you've settled in, there's a pre-trip briefing about the Annapurna Circuit trek with our staff in the afternoon (exact timing depends on when you land).
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will pick you up from your hotel, 00:00 - 23:00)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Dharapani
After breakfast, you'll drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar, then switch to a jeep for the 4-hour journey to Dharapani. This is your first night on the trek, and along the way you'll see the Marysangdi River cutting through the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar
- Jeep transfer from Besishahar to Dharapani (4 hours)
Landmarks Marysangdi River - Day 3
Dharapani to Chame
The trek from Dharapani takes about 5 hours and winds through mountain scenery with waterfalls appearing throughout. You'll reach Chame, the district headquarters, by evening. It's a relatively easy day with nice views the whole way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dharapani to Chame (5 hours)
- Day 4
Chame to Pisang
Starting after breakfast at Chame, you'll climb to Telekhu then walk through forest on a mostly flat path to Bhrathang. From there, you cross the Marshyangdi River on a suspension bridge, pass through Dhikurpokhari, and walk for another 45 minutes to reach Pisang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chame to Telekhu
- Trek through forest to Bhrathang
- Cross Marshyangdi River via suspension bridge
- Trek to Dhikurpokhari
- Trek to Pisang (45 minutes)
Landmarks Marshyangdi River - Day 5
Pisang to Manang
You'll explore the Tibetan-style village of Braga where houses are stacked uniquely with roofs that double as verandas. The monastery here, the largest in the district, sits on a high crag and holds numerous statues with great views around it. After that, it's a 45-minute trek to Manang for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tibetan-style village of Braga
- Visit Braga monastery
- Trek from Braga to Manang (45 minutes)
Landmarks Braga Monastery 
- Day 6
Manang (Acclimatization Day)
This is an acclimatization day in Manang village to help your body adjust before heading to higher elevations. You can wander the village at your own pace or hike to nearby spots if you're feeling up to it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Manang
Optional Activities
- Hike to Gangapurna Lake
- Hike to Lama Cave (100 rupees)
Landmarks Gangapurna Lake Lama Cave 
- Day 7
Manang to Yak Kharka or Ledar
You'll trek uphill for around 4 hours through juniper forests to reach Yak Kharka, passing through areas where yaks graze in the pastures. The only teahouse in this section is at Thorong Khola. Depending on conditions, you might stop here for the night or continue on to Ledar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through juniper forests to Yak Kharka (4 hours)
- Pass Thorong Khola teahouse
- Day 8
Yak Kharka or Ledar to Thorong Phedi
It's a shorter day to help with acclimatization as the scenery grows wilder and more remote. You'll descend to cross the Jarsang Khola, then traverse a scree slope heading toward Phedi at the base of Thorong La (4,560m). Be prepared for it to be quite cold and windy here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thorong Phedi
- Cross Jarsang Khola
- Traverse scree slope
Landmarks Thorong La 
- Day 9
Thorong La Pass to Jomsom
Today you cross the highest navigable mountain pass in the world. The trek from Phedi to Thorong La takes about 6 hours, and during the descent you'll have close-up views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and Mt Dhaulagiri. After crossing, you walk through grassy fields and meadows to reach Muktinath, one of Hinduism's holiest shrines known for its natural hot water spouts. Later, you'll drive to Jomsom for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phedi to Thorong La (6 hours)
- Cross Thorong La Pass (4,560m)
- View Mt Dhaulagiri
- Visit Muktinath shrine
- Drive from Muktinath to Jomsom
Landmarks Thorong La Annapurna Gangapurna Mt Dhaulagiri Muktinath - Day 10
Jomsom to Pokhara
The drive to Pokhara takes you through the deepest canyon in the world, which sits between Mt Annapurna and Mt Dhaulagiri with several snow-capped peaks visible. Once you check in at your hotel, rest or head to the Lakeside area near Fewa Lake to browse souvenirs and try local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Jomsom to Pokhara through deepest canyon
Optional Activities
- Visit Lakeside area near Fewa Lake
- Browse and purchase souvenirs
- Sample local delicacies
Landmarks Fewa Lake Mt. Annapurna Mt. Dhaulagiri - Day 11
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll drive back to Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway for a scenic ride. When you arrive, explore the city and pick up gifts and souvenirs to bring home with you.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at your hotel, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city
- Purchase gifts and souvenirs
