Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll get picked up at Tribhuvan International Airport and taken to your hotel in Kathmandu. After you check in, the rest of the day is yours to decide. Some people like to rest after the flight, while others head over to the Sherpa Expedition office or walk around the Thamel neighborhood to get a feel for the city.
- 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 city
- Visit Sherpa Expedition office
- Day 2
Kathmandu City Tour
A guide takes you through Kathmandu's major religious sites. In the morning, you'll visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of Hinduism's most significant temples, then move on to Boudhanath Stupa, a huge Buddhist stupa that's been here for centuries. By afternoon, you'll reach Swoyambhunath, commonly called the Monkey Temple because of the monkeys hanging around, and it's another important Buddhist site in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple)
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Swoyambhunath - Day 3
Kathmandu to Besishahar
You get picked up early and driven through rural Nepal to Besishahar, a town in Lamjung District. The route takes you through countryside with nice scenery. Once you arrive, you'll have time to check out the area and get settled before spending the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private transfer through Nepalese countryside
- Explore Besishahar area
- Day 4
Besishahar to Bahundanda Trek
Your trek starts from Besishahar with views of Hiunchuli and Peak 29 on the horizon. You'll walk over local wooden and bamboo bridges as you move toward Bhulbhule, then keep going to Ngadi for lunch. The trail passes a waterfall along the Myarshangdi river before you reach Bahundanda, a hilltop village where you can walk around in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Besishahar with views of Hiunchuli and Peak 29
- Cross wooden and bamboo bridges
- Trek through Myarshangdi river bank and waterfall
- Evening village exploration around Bahundanda
Landmarks Hiunchuli Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli) Myarshangdi River - Day 5
Bahundanda to Chamje Trek
From Bahundanda, you trek downhill through farming areas and small villages, crossing a long suspension bridge at Syange. After that, the trail climbs back up from the river with a steep final section to Jagat where you'll eat lunch. Another hour of walking on rocky paths brings you past a waterfall, and then you reach Chamje for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through fields and local villages to Syange
- Cross long suspension bridge
- Trek uphill from river to Jagat
- Trek on rocky path past scenic waterfall to Chamje
- Day 6
Chamje to Bagarchhap Trek
You walk through forests of rhododendron, pine, and bamboo on the way to Tal village. The path then opens into farmland with barley, wheat, and potato fields before reaching Dharapani. From there, you head west through fir and pine forest to Bagarchhap where you'll stay at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron, pine, and bamboo forests
- Trek through agricultural fields to Dharapani
- Trek through fir and pine forests to Bagarchhap
Landmarks Tal Village Dharapani - Day 7
Bagarchhap to Chame Trek
Starting from Bagarchhap, the trek goes uphill with views of Manaslu, Lamjung, and Annapurna mountains becoming clearer as you reach Timang. You'll pass through a Tibetan-influenced village showing the shift from lowland to highland culture. The section from Timang to Chame is relatively flat, and you'll overnight at a teahouse there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek uphill through Timang with mountain views
- Trek through Tibetan transition village
- Trek on mostly flat trail to Chame
Landmarks Manaslu Lamjung Annapurna Timang 
- Day 8
Chame to Pisang Trek
After breakfast, you trek uphill to Telekhu, then the path becomes mostly level as it goes through forest to Bhrathang. A suspension bridge takes you across the Marshyangdi river, and after passing Dhikurpokhari, you walk for about 45 minutes to reach Pisang where you stay at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek uphill to Telekhu
- Trek on flat forest path to Bhrathang
- Cross Marshyangdi via suspension bridge
- Trek to Pisang
Landmarks Marshyangdi River 
- Day 9
Pisang to Ngawal Trek
Get up early to watch the sunrise light up Annapurna II. After eating, you trek on a higher route that's about 400m above the lower trail, so you'll see high altitude plants and animals, deep gorges, and views of multiple Annapurna peaks plus Pisang Peak. You'll spend the night in Ngawal Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise on Annapurna II
- Trek on high altitude trail to Ngawal with mountain and gorge views
- Witness high altitude flora and fauna
Landmarks Annapurna II Annapurna III Annapurna IV Pisang Peak - Day 10
Ngawal to Manang Trek
The trek takes you through big hills, jungle, and wetlands with stupas and a lama school along the way. After about 5 hours of walking, you'll get to Manang, which is one of the most lively places on this entire trek route.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through hills, jungle, and wetlands
- Trek past stupas and lama school
- Arrive at Manang village
Landmarks Manang - Day 11
Acclimatization Day in Manang
You stay in Manang for a full day to let your body adjust to the higher elevation and prevent altitude sickness. Spend the time exploring the village itself, or if you're feeling up for it, take an afternoon walk to Gangapurna Lake or Lama Cave. You'll rest at a teahouse in Manang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Manang village
Optional Activities
- Hike to Gangapurna Lake
- Hike to Lama Cave
- Explore Manang village
Landmarks Gangapurna Lake Lama Cave - Day 12
Manang to Yak Kharka Trek
From Manang, you trek uphill for roughly 4 hours past juniper forests where yaks graze in the open pastures. The only teahouse on this section is at Thorong Khola. Based on how you're feeling and weather conditions, you might go a bit further, but you'll end up sleeping at Yak Kharka at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through juniper forests
- Trek with views of grazing yaks
- Trek to Yak Kharka
Landmarks Thorong Khola - Day 13
Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi Trek
You walk along the Jarang River to reach Thorong Phedi, a meadow with dramatic cliffs all around it. This is where you'll stay at a teahouse before tackling the challenging pass the next day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek following Jarang River
- Trek to Thorong Phedi meadow
Landmarks Jarang River Thorong Phedi 
- Day 14
Thorong La Pass Crossing to Muktinath
Today's the big day crossing Thorong La, the highest mountain pass you can walk on in the world. The trek up takes about 6 hours and follows trails that merchants have used for hundreds of years. You'll get views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and other peaks, plus a close look at Mt. Dhaulagiri as you come down. The trail becomes less steep and opens into grassy areas before you reach Muktinath, a sacred Hindu shrine known for natural hot water springs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Thorong La pass (highest navigable mountain pass in the world)
- Trek with views of Annapurna and Gangapurna
- View Mt. Dhaulagiri
- Trek through grassy fields and meadows
- Arrive at Muktinath shrine
Landmarks Thorong La Pass Annapurna Gangapurna Mt. Dhaulagiri Muktinath - Day 15
Muktinath to Marpha Trek
You trek downhill from Muktinath toward Eklai Bhatti with mountain views the whole way. Later you arrive at Marpha, a village well-known for its apple products and ciders. The trail gets pretty windy in the afternoon, so it's better to move through it before noon. You'll sleep at a teahouse in Marpha.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Easy downhill trek to Eklai Bhatti
- Trek to Marpha with mountain views
- Visit famous apple product village
Landmarks Marpha - Day 16
Marpha to Tatopani by Bus
Stop at Marpha Village temple in the morning, then catch a local bus to Tatopani. The ride takes you through some of the deepest gorges on earth, and you'll see the landscape change from dry highlands to thick green forests. Tatopani has natural hot springs where you can soak and relax after the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Marpha Village temple
- Local bus ride through deep gorges
- Soak in natural hot springs at Tatopani
Landmarks Marpha Village Temple Tatopani Hot Springs - Day 17
Tatopani to Pokhara by Bus
A local bus takes you from Tatopani to Pokhara, a trip that runs 5 to 6 hours through Beni Bazar and Nayapul (near where the trek started). Your guide checks the bus schedule ahead of time. When you get there, you'll check into your hotel and can visit the Lakeside area or waterfalls near the caves before settling in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Local bus ride from Tatopani to Pokhara (approximately 5-6 hours)
- Transfer to hotel and check-in
- Visit Lakeside or waterfalls or caves in Pokhara
Landmarks Pokhara Lakeside Pokhara Waterfalls Pokhara Cave - Day 18
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You head back to Kathmandu after breakfast using the scenic Prithvi Highway for a nice ride home. Once in Kathmandu, you'll have time to walk around the lively streets and pick up gifts or souvenirs to bring back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic bus drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway
- Explore Kathmandu city and shop for souvenirs
- Day 19
Departure from Kathmandu
Your Annapurna Circuit trek is over today. A Sherpa Expedition representative will take you to the airport 3 hours before your flight. You'll leave with lots of memories from the trek and the mountains.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
