Annapurna Circuit Trek 17 Nights - 18 Days Tour

Upon arrival at the Kathmandu International Airport, you will be met outside the customs and immigration area for transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu [-/-/-]

Activities : Sightseeing

Visit Swayambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu City. Later make arrangements necessary for the Trek. Swayambhunath Stupa: Located approximately 4 km/2.5 miles, this Buddhist Stupa is said to be 2000 years old. The Stupa, which forms the main structure, is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagodas temples. Kathmandu City: Here you will visit the temple of the Living Goddess, who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. Kasthamandap – the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree and Durbar Square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient residence of the Nepalese Royalty. After get engaged in preparation for the trekking of your lifetime. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu [B/-/-]

Activities : Sightseeing

The first part of the trail passes through flat level along the bank of the Marshyangdi River. You can enjoy the sceneries and the local culture of Gurung community. Here you walk through the rice terrace fields with the good views of various mountains.
Overnight at Simple lodge [B/L/D]

Activities : Trekking

A steep trail ascends from Ngadi, through rice terraces, before crossing a stream at the bottom of a small waterfall. It then climbs again and traverses the hillside high above the river before reaching the village of Lili Gaon. Ahead, the Marsyangdi valley forms a steep V-shape, and you follow the winding mountain path down till Syange.
Overnight at Simple lodge [B/L/D]

Activities : Trekking

Along the river for some distance, the trail then climbs steeply and the path is cut into sheer cliff-face some 200-300m above the riverbed. Eventually you descend to the stone village of Jagat, situated on a shelf, which juts into the precipitous Marsyangdi valley. The trail from Jagat descends until it almost reaches the river and then begins to climb again through a forest. The sheer cliff on the opposite bank plunges downward but this side is also steep. When the climb ends, you follow a level track to Chamje, which is marked by a magnificent waterfall on the opposite bank. After descending to the river and crossing a suspension bridge, you begin a climb to Sattare on a path so steep that it seems one slip would send you hurtling down into the valley. You continue on an undulating path above the river, and at one point, where a tributary flows in from the opposite bank, the main river becomes covered with huge boulders that hide the water. Climbing the zigzag path to the top of the hill, you see the level, plain of Tal before us. Though it is enclosed by cliffs, the level area looks reassuring after the harrowing mountain paths just travelled on. You descend to a grassy riverbank, which leads to Tal with its hotels and teahouses. Here you can enjoy the exhilarating water fall. Overnight at Simple lodge [B/L/D]

Activities : Trekking

Beyond Tal, the valley narrows and the path becomes high and winding, and in several areas hewn from the rock itself. Beyond the small village of Karte, there is a bit more cliff-walking before the path drops again to the river. You cross a suspension bridge, and climb the short distance to the stone kani marking the entrance to Dharapani. As you cut through a narrow field from the village, the Dudh Khola, which originates from the south face of Manaslu, enters on the opposite bank. The Marsyangdi then veers to the left, and as Annapurna II becomes visible ahead, you arrive at Bagarchhap, a Tibetan village with prayer flags fluttering in the breeze. Overnight at Simple lodge [B/L/D]

Activities : Trekking

Continuing along the left bank you’ll climb up the heavily wooded Manang Valley passing by the small settlements with excellent views of Manaslu and the peaks above Larky La. We pass through administrative headquarters of the region and the last major market before Jomsom. Chame also has a police check post and bank.
Overnight at Simple lodge [B/L/D]

Activities : Trekking

With Lamjung Himal (6893m) sparkling in the morning sun, you set off for Pisang. The mountain disappears as you climb the path up the valley, passing a huge apple orchard. You continue through a fir and pine forest, climbing to a high, rocky area as the opposite bank becomes an impassable cliff. From this point, the valley becomes extremely steep-sided as you follow the path to Bratang. In the past this was the military station for troops who fought against the Khampa tribal revolution, but the dilapidated buildings are all that remain of that era. A short climb from the village brings you to a rock-strewn area where you cross a wooden bridge and follow a high, winding path, before crossing back to the right bank again. You now walk through a pine forest and as the forest ends, the valley changes from a V-shape to a gentle U-shape, opening up a wonderful vista before us. You can see the east peak of Annapurna II as well as Pisang Peak to the north-east. Continuing on, you come to a long Mani wall by a bridge and the lower village of Pisang. Overnight at Simple lodge [B/L/D]

Activities : Trekking

Beyond Pisang, the trail climbs a steep ridge, which affords good views of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak. Descending past Manang's airstrip at Hongde, you come to a level area from where the north-east face of Annapurna III rises majestically above you. From the wide plains of the Sabje Khola Valley, Annapurna IV (7525m.) also becomes visible. Just beyond this point you cross the considerably reduced flow of the Marsyangdi Khola via a wooden bridge to the tiny village of Mungji. Cultivated fields appear on both sides of the path and off to the right, below a craggy mountain, you can see the village of Bryaga with its splendid monastery. Large chortens and mani walls abound and the tall peaks of the Himalaya spread out before us - Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna (7455m.) and, to the rear, Tilicho Peak (7134m.). After a short steep climb you reach Manang which is a surprisingly large village for this remote mountain region. You camp here for the night, amidst the fluttering prayer flags which adorn the houses. Overnight at Simple lodge [B/L/D]

Activities : Trekking

You are now in the dry arid region of Manang called Nyesyang. Since this area falls in the rain shadow area of the Himalaya it seldom rains in the summer months, though it snows in the winter and the snow remains on the ground for a long time. The population is mostly farmers and traders though it is the men that do most of the trading. People in this area keep comparatively less domestic animals and the consumption of meat is very limited. There are two routes leading out of Pisang towards the Manang valley. The one you will follow stays to valley floor, on the left bank. Spectacular views of Annapurna III and IV along with Gangapuran and Tilicho peaks abound. This is possibly the best day for viewing mountains. You will pass through the village of Hongde where there is a STOL airfield servicing the Manang district. Crossing the river, just past the Manang Mountaineering School and you walk along a fairly broad trail to the fields near the village. Overnight at Simple lodge [B/L/D]

Activities : Trekking

Climb up to Leder via Manang Tengi Gurung settlement the route passes through the juniper forests rose and barberry and few meadows where yak and horse graze. We continue walk to Leader through Yak Kharka also known as Koche. Where you can see the large herd of yaks graze in the fields nearby.
Overnight at Simple lodge [B/L/D]

Activities : Trekking

Continue through pastures, which eventually give way to high arid desert to high camp at Phedi, at the base of Thorong La.
Overnight at Simple lodge [B/L/D]

Activities : Trekking

Leaving the river valley you set out early in the morning, provided the weather is good and it is not snowing. From Phedi ascend to a notch and turning left head for the Thorong La. The pass itself is marked by a cairn of rocks (this may not be visible if there is snow). Beyond the pass you enter the river valley of the Kali Gandaki River. The descent from the pass to Muktinath is steep but not difficult.
Overnight at Simple lodge [B/L/D]

Activities : Trekking

Trek down along a level but rocky trail through juniper thickets to Jomsom via Jharkot and Kagbeni, which are inhabited by the people of Tibetan origin.
Overnight at Simple lodge [B/L/D]

Activities : Trekking

Your day will be at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara [B/-/-]

Activities : Sightseeing

Your day will be at leisure or you can opt for optional sightseeing tours
Overnight at the Hotel in Pokhara [B/-/-]

Activities : Sightseeing

After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu [B/-/-]

Activities : Sightseeing

After having, breakfast drive to airport for your onward journey. [B/-/-]

Activities : Sightseeing