Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu with hotel transfer.

Kathmandu - Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, travelers will be greeted by guides and staff and transferred to their hotels. After checking in, there will be a group briefing about the trek, providing useful information and necessary trekking equipment.

Day 02: Drive to Besisahar 760 m – 08 hrs.

Besisahar, Lamjung - In the morning, the journey begins, leaving Kathmandu Valley and heading towards the lower, warmer regions with views of snowcapped mountains. The drive takes travelers to Nepal’s mid-west, reaching the Lamjung area in Besisahar. The 8-hour journey by local bus offers exploration of the courtyard with scenic views of the Trishuli River and breathtaking mountain ranges.

Day 03: Drive from Besisahar to Chame by local sharing jeep 2670 m – 05 hours.

Chame - After breakfast, the drive continues to Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district. Although the road is unpaved, travelers can enjoy the stunning scenery of authentic villages, diverse landscapes, pine forests, hills, and a delightful view of Mount Manaslu. The route follows the Marshyangdi River, making it a challenging drive to Chame. From Jagat, the trek begins on a winding path to Chamje. Chame is a charming mountain town located at 2670 m above sea level, perfect for a pleasant stay.

Day 04: Trek from Chame to Pisang 3,230 m – 7/8 hrs.

Manang - The trek continues closer to the mountains, passing through a beautiful alpine forest and following the Masrsyangdi River upstream to Bhratang village. The path ascends into pine trees to Dhukure Pokhari, a small area with a few lodges and views of Chulu and Pisang Peak. After a lunch break, the trek descends to Pisang village for an overnight stay.

Day 05: Trek from Pisang to Manang Village 3,450 m – 6/7 hrs.

Manang - Pisang village is located within Manang Valley, offering stunning mountain views. As the altitude gradually increases, the trek involves a short uphill climb with views of Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu, and Pisang peak, leading to Hongde village. From here, the tree lines give way to barren, arid landscapes as the trek continues to Manang village. Along the way, visit the ancient Braga monastery, rich with Buddhist relics, wall paintings, frescoes, and a magnificent panorama of the Annapurna Himalaya. From here, it’s an hour’s walk to Manang village.

Day 06: Rest Day at Manang for local hikes and Acclimatization.

Manang - A rest day is planned for acclimatization before ascending to higher altitudes and crossing the Thorang La Pass. A highly recommended hike is to Gangapurna Lake, a stunningly beautiful lake in Manang Valley. Additionally, explore Manang village beneath the towering Annapurna and Gangapurna peaks, with a short hike offering views of the Gangapurna Glacier and the Manang glacial lake.

Day 07: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka 4,110 m – 4/5 hours.

Manang - After a restful day in Manang, the trek continues to Yak Kharka, an intriguing high-altitude walk with mountain views, crossing small streams to reach Yak Kharka, a small settlement with breathtaking views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III, and Chulu Peaks.

Day 08: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m – 4/5 hours

Thorong La Pass - The morning trek progresses closer to Thorang-la, crossing a bridge and climbing along the Jarjung River, leading to Thorung Phedi for a short rest, followed by a final hour-long climb to Thorang High Camp for an overnight stay.

Day 09: Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m – 7/8 hours

Muktinath Temple - An early morning start to reach the highest point of the adventure. After breakfast, the climb to Thorang-la at 5,416 m is marked with Buddhist prayer flags, offering superb vistas of landscapes and snowcapped peaks. From here, a long descent leads to Muktinath at 3,800 m. Muktinath is a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists; the name Muktinath means ‘the place for Nirvana, or liberation.’

Day 10: Drive to Pokhara by local deluxe bus – 10 hrs (810m)

Pokhara - Today involves a drive to Pokhara, a challenging yet scenic journey offering various magnificent views. After Muktinath, the journey becomes easier with an exciting scenic drive downhill, dropping 1,200 m to the Kaligandaki river valley. The ride continues past Jomsom, the headquarters town of the Mustang area with a small airstrip above the Kaligandaki River, through Marpha village, and downhill past Lete. The journey travels between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, forming the world’s deepest gorge of the Kali-Gandaki River.

Day 11: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure.

Kathmandu - In the morning, an exciting overland journey from Pokhara back to Kathmandu offers views of farm villages and towns, arriving in Kathmandu by afternoon. The rest of the day is free for personal activities and souvenir shopping.

Day 12: Final departure from Kathmandu homeward bound or to respective destinations.

TIA - On the last day in the land of the Himalayan Wonders, travelers will depart from the hotel according to their international flight schedule, heading to the airport for their flight back home or to other chosen destinations.

• Three cups tea per day during the trek
• All ground transportation (Airport pick up & drop off, bus and jeep drives)
• Seasonal fruits during the trek
• Trekking Gears: Sleeping bag, down jacket and duffle bag
• One night hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
• Three meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Two nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
• Government license holder guide from Kathmandu
• Private Local tea house basis (Twin sharing beds)
• Annapurna Conservation Area Conservation Permit

• Travel insurance
• Other expenses like mineral water, Beer, Coke, laundry and dessert.
• Tips for trekking crews

Annapurna Circuit Trek is the classical trekking route of Nepal. Normally, the trip is the detour route of Nepal Trekking, which requires 10–17 days. However, if you are short on time, you can do the trek in much fewer days as well. After lots of field research, travel planners at Nepal High Trek have knitted the Annapurna Circuit Trek 10-day itinerary. The itinerary is perfect for travelers without much risk of altitude sickness or hours of walking. Moreover, the construction of a hilly road from Besisahar to Manang has helped in knitting the short itinerary of the Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Can I use a Jeep to Manang to further shorten the number of trekking days?
No, it is not appropriate to take a Jeep beyond Chame. However, it is possible to use the four-wheel jeep to reach Manang. The risk of altitude sickness is very high if we take a jeep ride to Manang.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.