Trail Profile:
The Annapurna Circuit trek circumnavigates the huge Annapurna massif and is widely regarded as one of the classic treks of the world. The route starts from Pokhara and follows the Marsyangdi River giving great views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. At the top of the valley is the Thorang La (5415m), the highest point of the trek. Descending to the west we enter the barren Tibetan like valley of the Kali Gandaki. This is the world's deepest gorge and passes between the giants of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

Detail Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the middle ranged Guest House in central Thamel. Rest of the day free and in the evening Nepalese or Tibetan dinner at the hotel with your trekking Guide.  

Day 02: In Kathmandu.

Whole day free in Kathmandu and visit on your own to wotld heritage sites of the Kathmandu valley.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Besisahar (760m)
We reach Besisahar from Kathmandu via a 173 km bus ride (6 hrs drive) in local vehicles to commence the trek. To start with, most of the trail is fairly flat until just after Besi-Sahar when the track narrows and the valley becomes a deep river gorge.

Day 04: Besi-Sahar to Bahundanda (1310m)
From Besi-Sahar the trail offers fine views of Hiunchuli and peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli) as it climbs to Bulbule at 825m. It then continues to Ngadi before reaching Bahundanda at 1250m. Overnight stop at Bahundanda.

Day 05: Bahundanda to Chame (1430m)
From Bahundanda the trail drops steeply to Syange at 1070m. The trail crosses the Marsyangdi river on a suspension bridge and follows the river to the stone village of Jagat. After 45 min. you will be in Chame. Overnight stop at Chame.

Day 06: Chame to Dharapani (1860m)
From Chame the trail follows the Marsyangdi River steadily uphill to Tal (1675m) a small village at the foot of a large waterfall. Now the trek enters the Manang district. The trail crosses a wide, flat valley before climbing a stone stairway to 1860m. The trail continues with several ups and downs before halting at Dharapani.

Day 07: Dharapani to Chame (2670m)
This section of the trail offers rough and rocky climbing up to Tyanja at 2360m. and then continues through pine and fir forest up to Chame (2685m). Here is the headquarters of the Manang district. There are fine views of Annapurna II from Chame.

Day 08: Chame to Pisang (3200m)
The trail runs through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, crossing a river on a long bridge at 3040m. Nearing the village of Pisang one has a view of the whole of the Manang Valley, a wide U-shaped Valley between the two huge snow peaks.

Day 09: Pisang to Manang (3540m)
The trail climbs a steep ridge that extends into the valley. At the top of this spur are excellent views of the Manang Valley, with Tilicho peak (7132m) at it?s head and a view back to Pisang peak: one of the trekking peaks. The trail crosses the Marsyangdi on a large wooden bridge near Mungji at 3360m then traverses to Bryaga, a Tibetan style village consisting of about 200 houses stacked one atop another, each with an open veranda.

Day 10: Acclimatization day in Manang
We spend a day in Manang village to acclimatize and explore Manang. From the village of about 500 flat roofed houses one has excellent views of the Annapurna II, Annapurna III and Gangapurna Lake.

Day 11: Manang to Yak Kharka (4018m)
The trek now begins an ascent of almost 2000m to Thorung La. Fom Manang village the trail crosses a stream before climbing to Tengi. We then continue to climb the Marsyangdi Valley, passing the small village of Gumsang. After crossing the large stream that flows from Chulu west and Gundang, the trail passes an ancient Mani wall in a pleasant meadow at 4000m. Beyond here is Yak Kharka also known as Koche.

Day 12: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4450m)
After an hour we reach Letdar (4250m). from Letdar the trail continues to climb along the east bank of Jorsang Khola, then descends and crosses the stream on a wooden bridge at 4310m. After making a short ascent on a pleasant trail to a teashop, the route then follows a narrow path across a high scree slope before descending to Thorong Phedi.

Day 13: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3800m)
Phedi, which means foot of the hill is a common Neplease name for any settlement at the bottom of a long climb. The trail becomes steepest immediately after leaving Thorong Phedi, and takes 4 to 6 hrs from Thorong Phedi to the Pass. Thorong La Pass with it?s traditional Chorten (prayer flags) is at an elevation of 5416m. The views from the trail and from the Pass itself are of outstanding high Himalayan scenery. One can see to the south the entire Annapurna range, a heavily glaciated peak, the barren Kaligandaki Valley far below to the west and the peak of Thorungtse (6482m) to the north. The trail descends to Muktinath from here.

Day 14: Muktinath to Kagbeni (2800m)
The trail descends very quickly to the valley floor. The descent is through a dramatic, arid landscape all the way to Kagbeni. To reach Kagbeni one must travel on either side of the Kaligandaki River. The left fork continues up the river to Kagbeni.

Day 15: Kagbeni to Marpha (2670m)
After 6 hrs walking from Kagbeni one reaches Jomsom, a major village on the Kaligandaki trading route.

Day 16: Marpha to Kalopani / Ghasha (2010m)
The east-bank route crosses the bridge and heads north, staying above the gravel riverbanks to Dhampu. The trail climbs over a forested ridge, then heads down again and makes a long but easy traverse along gravel bars beside the riverbed. It then crosses the river back to the west side via a series of temporary bridges just before Kalopani (a small Thakali village) at 2590m.

Day 17: Ghasa to Tatopani (1190m)
Here we witness a dramatic change in the vegetation, from dry arid desert to pine and conifer forests while passing through and between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. At Kalopani the view of Annapurna is magnificent. Camping and bathing at the hot spring of Tatopani. Tato is ?hot? and pani is ?Water? in Nepali. Walking distance is approximately 5 hrs.

Day 18: Rest day at Tatopani

Day 19: Tatopani to Shikha (1935m)
Cross the Kaligandaki and climb steeply up to the Magar Village of Shikha for Launch, after which the trail ascends to Shikha. Walking duration is approximately 4 hrs.

Day 20: Shikha to Ghorepani/ Poonhill (3210m)
The guide will wake you up early for the 2 hr walk up to Poonhill, where on may witness the sunrise for a lifetime memory. Over 30 snow-capped peaks of the whole Annapurna range can be seen from here.

Day 21: Ghorepani to Ghandruk (1950m)
This area is one of the finest and most famous trekking areas of Nepal.  The Annapurna ranges and Macchapuchre (Fishtail) dominate the mountain views through glimpses farther east of Lamjung Himal and the Manaslu range. The trail descends through huge boulders into the maze of tracks around Ghandruk at 1940m.

Day 22: Ghandruk to Pokhara via Birethanti (1025)
During the descent to Pokhara, via Birethanti, one can see mules loaded with goods in transit. Walking duration is 5 hrs. Walk up to Naya Pool (New bridge) and drive to Pokhara. overnight at lake side pokhara.

Day 23: Pokhara to Kathmandu
On this day we drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara by a tourist bus which takes about 7 hours.

Day 24: In Kathmandu.
This a day to relax and pass your day on your own shopping and visiting the local sites.

Day 25: Departure Transfer
On this day we take you to the airport for the final departure.