Annapurna Circuit Trek & Poonhill

Welcome to Nepal, the paradise for trekkers. After you arrive at Kathmandu, our guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the time is free for you.

Accommodation: Hotel Himalaya

You are free for the entire day. After checking your trekking equipment and preparing necessary supplies, you may go to visit the attractions like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath on your own. If you need, we can also arrange a guide and a car for you.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, take private transportation to Jagat (1,300 meters), which will take 8-10 hours. During the journey, you can appreciate the natural views and landscapes of Nepal. We'll pass several hills, rivers like Trishuli and Marsyangdi, beautiful farm fields and different villages. We'll also pass through Dumre, Marsyangdi Nadi, Besisahar, Syange and finally arrive at Jagat. After arrival, have a good rest in Jagat.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Our trekking tour starts today. After breakfast, follow your guide and the porter to get down the hill and then climb up another one to reach Chamje, a Tibetan village. Then cross the Marsyangdi River and slowly climb up to Tal and then pass by fields, pine forest and get to today's destination Dharapani (1,943 meters), a pretty large Tibetan village in Manang Vally. Stay overnight here.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Today we will first pass several forest-covered ridges. Along the way, you will see Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV peaks. After reaching Dhanqui, continue hiking to pass several farmlands, orchards, dense forests, and several villages to reach Chame (2,630 meters). As the altitude gradually increases, you will find that the temperature and vegetation are changing. Chame is also the head office of the Manang. Stay here for one night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Today we'll hike for 5-6 hours to Pisang (3,300 meters). The journey will be challenging since the roads are mostly narrow and steep. From Chame, we will first hike through a dense pine forest and reach a rock face. After passing by Bhratang village, we'll walk through a cliff and a river, pass through an upload slope, and finally reach a ridge which is a perfect viewing point. On it, you can see Pisang Peak and the Chulu peak. After, go downhill to today's accommodation point, Pisang.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

After breakfast, continue the hiking tour. Today we'll pass by Hongdre, Mungji, Braga and arrive in Manang (3,530 meters). Along the trail, there are towering snow capped peaks like Mt. Gangapurna, Mt. Annapurna II, III, Tilicho peak, Chuli, and Pisang peak. At Braga, we will also visit Braga Monastery, which is the biggest and oldest gompa locally. The exquisite statues and Tangka show the Tibetan Buddhism culture here. Stay overnight in Manang.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Today is an acclimatization day in Manang. If interested, we can have a short hiking tour to the higher altitude like Bocho Gompa or Gangapurna Lake, and then go back to Manang. The tour helps you to get used to the high altitude and overcome the altitude sickness. Around the Manang, you can see Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Tilicho, Chulu West and Chulu East.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Leaving Manang we will head to Yak Kharka (4,120 meters) with an altitude of 4,120 m (13,517 feet). It will take about 3-4 hours. We will pass by Tengi village, Jarsang Khola village, Gunsang and Ghyanchang. On the way we'll see the snow mountains, creeks, pasture, bush and grassland. Stay overnight at Yak Kharka.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Continually, the guide will lead you to hike upward from Yak Kharka to reach Thorong Phedi (4,560 meters) by way of Ledar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Today will be the most exciting day on the Annapurna Circuit Trek. We will pass through the highest point of the hike - Thorong La pass at an altitude of 5,416 meters. Thorung La is located between Thorung Peak and Yakwakang. On the top of the mountain, you can see the snow-covered peaks in the east and the Kali Gandaki and Mustang Valley in the west. After, go down the mountain to Muktinath (3,800 meters), one of the most important Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage sites in Nepal. Stay here for one night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

After breakfast, we will trek from Muktinath, pass by the beautiful Jharkot and Khingar Village, and then enter Jhong Valley. Then, continue our journey through fields and meadows to Kagbeni, a popular town. Here you can stroll around and learn about local lifestyles. After, continue hiking for 2-3 hours to Jomsom (2,750 meters), a vibrant town with many convenient facilities like airports, schools, hotels, banks, shops, and museums. On the way, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Nilgiri Peak.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Today we will take the jeep from Jomsom to Tatopani (1,189 meters) along Kaligandaki River, passing Marpha, Chokhopani, Kalopani and Kopche Pani. In Tatopani, you can take a bath in hot spring and relax.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Our next destination is Ghorepani (2,775 meters). It takes about 7-8 hours to hike there from Tatopani. We will first arrive at a suspension bridge across the Kali Gandaki River. After crossing the suspension bridge, walk along the river for a while, then pass by the terraces, small villages, and dense azalea forests to Chitre. Then continue passing a few forests and finally arrive at Ghorepani.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

Today we are going to start early and trek for one hour to climb up the Poon Hill (3,190 meters), the best point to appreciate the sunrise. At the hilltop, you can also clearly see panoramic views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu and Machhapuchhre. After, get downhill and go back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Then, continue trekking through azalea forest and temperate forest. 4-5 hours later, we'll arrive in Tikhedhunga (1,525 meters).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local guesthouse

This is the last day of our Annapurna Circuit trek. First, we are going to get off the mountain to Nayapul (1,065 meters), which may take 3-4 hours. Most of the roads are downgrade. We will pass by some villages like Birethanti, Lamdawali, Sudame, and Hile. After arriving at Nayapul, we'll take the car to Pokhara, taking 1-2 hours. Upon arrival, transfer you to the hotel and our service ends here. The outdoor activities in Pokhara are rich. You may stay here for a few days to explore the charm of the small town. If you need, we will be glad to help you with the tour here.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch