he Annapurna region is Nepal’s the most popular trekking destination with four of the world’s highest mountains, and the world’s deepest valley within it’s boundaries. Annapurna Trek through forests of rhododendron & isolated mountain villages encountering temples, monasteries and taking in breathtaking landscapes.” Annapurna is a series of peaks in the Himalaya, a 55-km-long massif whose highest point, Annapurna I, stands at 8,091 m (26,538 ft), making it the 10th-highest summit in the world and one of the 14 “eight-thousanders”. It is located east of a great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kali Gandaki River, which separates it from the Dhaulagiri massif. (Dhaulagiri I lies 34km (21 mi) west of Annapurna I.) Annapurna is a Sanskrit name which is translated as Goddess of the Harvests.
(Note: B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.)
Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar (790m).
About 5 hours scenic drive by car / van. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 03: Besisahar to Bahun Danda (1310m).
Today our journey starts at Besisahar, from where, the trail makes the climb to Khudi at 790m, we then reach the first Gurung village (many of Nepal’s Gurkha Soldiers are Gurung). As we continue the from Khudi the trail offers fine views of Himal Chuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli). It climbs to Bhulbhule at 825m; it then goes to Ngadi before reaching Lampata at 1135m and nearby Bahun Danda at 1310m.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 04: Bahun Danda to Chamje (1400m).
Today the trail drops steeply to Syange at 1070m from Bahun Danda crossing the Marsyandi River on a suspension bridge. We then follow the river to the stone village of Jagat before climbing through forest to Chamje at 1400m.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 05: Chamje to Bagarchhap (2160m).
The day begins with the rocky trail following the Marsyandi Rivers steadily uphill to Tal at 1675m, the first village in the Manang district. We make a trail verse crossing a wide, flat valley. The trail then climbs a stone stairway to 1860m till another stairway. The journey continues making up and down to Dharapani at 1890m. There we find a stone entrance chorten typical of the Tibetan influenced villages from here northwards. We then visit the Bagarchhap at 2160m that offers the typical flat roofed stone houses of local Tibetans design although the village which is still in the transition Zone before the dry highlands.
Over night at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 06: Bagarchhap to Chame (2630m).
With often rough and rocky, the trail climbs to Tyanja at 2360m, & then continues through forest, but near the river, to Kopar at 2590m. As we reach the Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, we are rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame & two small hot springs by the town.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 07: Chame to Pisang (3300m).
The day starts through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910m. We then cross another bridge at 3040m, from there the view of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, which sprawls between 3200m & 3300m.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 08: Pisang to Manang (3500m).
Today we continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range. People of this region, herd yaks & raise crops for part of the year besides, they also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784.
Leaving Pisang, we have an alternate trails north and south of the Marsyandi River which meet up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325m involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475m to nearby Manang at 3500m.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 09: Manang – Acclimatization day
today we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend by doing some fine day walks and over viewing the magnificent views around the village & the day time is best to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation & have a night rest.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 10: Manang to Ledar (4250m).
Today we leave Manang, & the tray makes an ascent of nearly 2000m to the Thurong La pass. We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marsyandi Valley. Continuing along the Jar sang Khola Valley, we reach Ledar at 4250m, there we see the vegetations steadily more sparse.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 11: Ledar to Phedi or High camp (4600m).
The trail descends to cross the river at 4310m we then climb up to Phedi at 4420m. At High Camp on the elevation of 4600m, we can recently found some good Guesthouses built. Your overnight stay will be there.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 12: Phedi or High Camp to Mukti Nath (3710m).
The journey from Phedi “foot of the hill” or at the foot to the 5416m Thurong La pass, begins the day. We then make the climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problem to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. About four hours climb up to the pass marked by the chorten & prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 13: Trek to Jomsom (2713m.). Treks ends here.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 14: Fly back to Pokhara (about 20 minute’s short, but scenic flight).
Overnight at hotel. B.L.D
(Note: B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.)
Day 15: Arrivals, Mahendra Cave, Bats Cave, KI SINGH Bridge, and Refreshment Drink, Night-stay.
Day 16: Wake up call, Bed tea, Sarangkot visit, Bindabasini Darsan, Breakfast, darsan, Peace pagoda
Via boating, Devi’s fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev, Evening tea, Rodhi Experience, Night-stay
.
Day17: Wake up call, Bed tea, Sarangkot for Paragliding, Breakfast, Fewa trip for boating,
Taal Barahi Darsan, Pokhara Museum, International Museums, City tour, free time, & Night-stay.
Day 18: Wake up call, Breakfast, Begnas Lake, and Departur to kathmandu
Day19: Arrival in airport, Pick up from airport, Swaymbhu Pagoda, Basantapur
Durbar, Thamel Bazaar, and Night-stay.
Day 20: Wake up call, Bed Tea, Pashupati Nath Temple, Boudha Nath, Breakfast,
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Museum, Patan Durbar Square,
and Night- stay
.Day21: Wake up call, Bed Tea, Dakshinkali, Breakfast, and farewell
(Note: B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.)
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 01: Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. B.B.Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar (790m).
About 5 hours scenic drive by car / van. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 03: Besisahar to Bahun Danda (1310m).
Today our journey starts at Besisahar, from where, the trail makes the climb to Khudi at 790m, we then reach the first Gurung village (many of Nepal’s Gurkha Soldiers are Gurung). As we continue the from Khudi the trail offers fine views of Himal Chuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli). It climbs to Bhulbhule at 825m; it then goes to Ngadi before reaching Lampata at 1135m and nearby Bahun Danda at 1310m.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 04: Bahun Danda to Chamje (1400m).
Today the trail drops steeply to Syange at 1070m from Bahun Danda crossing the Marsyandi River on a suspension bridge. We then follow the river to the stone village of Jagat before climbing through forest to Chamje at 1400m.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 05: Chamje to Bagarchhap (2160m).
The day begins with the rocky trail following the Marsyandi Rivers steadily uphill to Tal at 1675m, the first village in the Manang district. We make a trail verse crossing a wide, flat valley. The trail then climbs a stone stairway to 1860m till another stairway. The journey continues making up and down to Dharapani at 1890m. There we find a stone entrance chorten typical of the Tibetan influenced villages from here northwards. We then visit the Bagarchhap at 2160m that offers the typical flat roofed stone houses of local Tibetans design although the village which is still in the transition Zone before the dry highlands.
Over night at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 06: Bagarchhap to Chame (2630m).
With often rough and rocky, the trail climbs to Tyanja at 2360m, & then continues through forest, but near the river, to Kopar at 2590m. As we reach the Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, we are rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame & two small hot springs by the town.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 07: Chame to Pisang (3300m).
The day starts through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910m. We then cross another bridge at 3040m, from there the view of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, which sprawls between 3200m & 3300m.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 08: Pisang to Manang (3500m).
Today we continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range. People of this region, herd yaks & raise crops for part of the year besides, they also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784.
Leaving Pisang, we have an alternate trails north and south of the Marsyandi River which meet up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325m involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475m to nearby Manang at 3500m.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 09: Manang – Acclimatization day
today we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend by doing some fine day walks and over viewing the magnificent views around the village & the day time is best to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation & have a night rest.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 10: Manang to Ledar (4250m).
Today we leave Manang, & the tray makes an ascent of nearly 2000m to the Thurong La pass. We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marsyandi Valley. Continuing along the Jar sang Khola Valley, we reach Ledar at 4250m, there we see the vegetations steadily more sparse.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 11: Ledar to Phedi or High camp (4600m).
The trail descends to cross the river at 4310m we then climb up to Phedi at 4420m. At High Camp on the elevation of 4600m, we can recently found some good Guesthouses built. Your overnight stay will be there.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 12: Phedi or High Camp to Mukti Nath (3710m).
The journey from Phedi “foot of the hill” or at the foot to the 5416m Thurong La pass, begins the day. We then make the climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problem to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. About four hours climb up to the pass marked by the chorten & prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 13: Trek to Jomsom (2713m.). Treks ends here.
Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.
Day 14: Fly back to Pokhara (about 20 minute’s short, but scenic flight).
Overnight at hotel. B.L.D
(Note: B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D> Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.)
Day 15: Arrivals, Mahendra Cave, Bats Cave, KI SINGH Bridge, and Refreshment Drink, Night-stay.
Day 16: Wake up call, Bed tea, Sarangkot visit, Bindabasini Darsan, Breakfast, darsan, Peace pagoda
Via boating, Devi’s fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev, Evening tea, Rodhi Experience, Night-stay
.
Day17: Wake up call, Bed tea, Sarangkot for Paragliding, Breakfast, Fewa trip for boating,
Taal Barahi Darsan, Pokhara Museum, International Museums, City tour, free time, & Night-stay.
Day 18: Wake up call, Breakfast, Begnas Lake, and Departur to kathmandu
Day19: Arrival in airport, Pick up from airport, Swaymbhu Pagoda, Basantapur
Durbar, Thamel Bazaar, and Night-stay.
Day 20: Wake up call, Bed Tea, Pashupati Nath Temple, Boudha Nath, Breakfast,
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Museum, Patan Durbar Square,
and Night- stay
.Day21: Wake up call, Bed Tea, Dakshinkali, Breakfast, and farewell
