Annapurna Circuit Trek 16 Days

Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and He will be displaying a Sherpa Expedition and Trekking signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.

Today early morning we leave Kathmandu for our long trek to Annapurna. Drive-by private transfer to Beshishahar through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. Beshishahar is big town and district headquarters of the Lamjung District; explore the surrounding area and overnight at the hotel.

From Beshisahar, we begin our trek with a fine view of Hiunchuli and peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli), and crossing some local wooden & bamboo bridges reaches Bhulbhule. It then continues to Ngadi village for lunch passing through waterfall through the Myarshangdi river bank before reaching at Bahundanda overnight. This is a nice village on the top of the hill and you may have an opportunity to explore the evening time to the local village and around the school areas.

After having breakfast, we start trek descends to Syange village crossing fields and local villages, a short downhill walk brings you Syange village is reached after crossing a long suspension bridge, and we will trek continues gradually uphill from the river and the last steep climb to get to Jagat Village for a lunch stop. From here an hour further walk on the rocky path and long scenic waterfall across the river and finally brings you at Chamje for an overnight stay.

Today we trek through rhododendron, pine and bamboo forests we reach the village of Tal and navigate our way through fields of barley, wheat, and potatoes to reach Dharapani. Afterward, turn west and take the route that goes through fir and pine forests to reach Bagarchhap. We will stay in Bagarchhap at the teahouse.

After breakfast, we start our trek from Bagarchhap to Chame the trail is steep up. We enjoy exquisite views of Manaslu, Lamjung, and Annapurna mountains from Timang. After Timang trek past a Tibetan village that acts as a transition between lowland villages and highland settlements. From Timang the trail to Chame is mostly flat. We will stay in Chame at the teahouse.

After breakfast at Chame we climb up to Telekhu and continue on a long, mostly flat path through a forest to Bhrathang. We cross the Marshyangdi via a suspension bridge. Reach Dhikurpokhari and 45 minutes trek to reach Pisag. We will stay in Pisang at the teahouse.

The Pisang village divides of lowland settlements from those in the mountains. Visit the Tibetan-style village of Braga, where houses are stacked upon each other with the roof of one house acting as a veranda of the one above it. The main attraction of Braga village is its monastery, the largest in the district. With an array of statues on display, this monastery is perched atop a high crag and provides wonderful views of the surrounding areas. From Braga 45 minutes trek to reach Manang. We will stay in Manang at the teahouse.

We need to acclimatize to avoid the risk of altitude sickness as we move hike to a higher elevation. Spend a day in Manang village. Explore the village or hike up to Gangapurna Lake/ 100 rupees Lama Cave in the afternoon. We will stay in Manang at the teahouse.

After having breakfast, we head off on 4 hours an uphill trek to Yak Kharka passing through juniper forests and may see yak grazing in the pastures. On the way, we pass the only teahouse at Thorong Khola. Depending on the conditions we may decide to go a little further and stay the night at Letdar. We will stay in Yak Kharka at the teahouse.

After breakfast, We Follow the Jarang River. Reach Thorong Phedi, a meadow surrounded by vertical cliffs. We will stay in Thorong Phedi at the teahouse.

Today, Time to cross the highest navigable mountain pass in the world. you need to care about the altitude and strong winds. The trail we follow today has been used for hundreds of years by traders. from Phedi to trek for about 6 hours to reach Thorong La. Cross the pass while enjoying beautiful views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and other mountains. See Mt Dhaulagiri up close while descending. The trail becomes less steep as it enters grassy fields and meadows to finally reach Muktinath, one of the holiest shrines of the Hindus that is also known for its hot water spouts. We will stay in Muktinath at the teahouse.

After breakfast, we follow the trail to Jomsom from Muktinath. The trek past meadows, streams, and apple orchards to reach Kagbeni. Reach Jomson, located in the Kali Gandaki Valley, and we will spend tonight at Jomsom.

After an early breakfast, we fly to Pokhara and transfer to our hotel. After a welcome shower, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or wander around. In the evening we will dine out at one of the many lakeside restaurants (cost not included).

After breakfast, we will drive to Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway. Once again the scenic bus ride will keep us refreshed throughout the journey. On arriving at Kathmandu, you can once roam around this vibrant city and buy gifts and souvenirs to take back home.

Today is your last day in Nepal you will drive to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking team will then share our goodbyes and wish you a safe flight back home. With this, the trip concludes and you come to an end of the 16 days Annapurna Circuit Trek.