Annapurna Base Camp Circuit
Day 01: Kathmandu to Besisahar 840 m / 2,755 ft by bus - 6/7 hrs.
Morning begins with exciting and interesting overland journey on bus to reach at Nepal Mid-West at Besisahar a headquarter town of Lamjung district, located on warm agriculture farm area.
Day 02: From Besisahar drive to Pisang 3, 230 m/10,597 ft on Jeep ride -5/6 hrs.
After overnight stop at Beshisahar continue journey on four wheeler to tackle mountain and hilly roads ups and down. Morning drive on a gradual winding trail to Syange, Jagat and Chamje villages, and following Marysangdi River heading into forested area, with super views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges.Drive continues to Tal Besi village and pass Dharapani village to reach Chamje, headquarter of Manang district.
From Chame drive carries on into cooler area here onwards getting close to mountainous region, drive nice alpine forests of rhododendron and pine trees, following Masrsyangdi River upstream with short ups and down hills to Bhratang village.
From Bhratang village route follows uphill into alpine woodland overlooking Chulus and Pisang peak, after Dukuri Pokhari ride descends to lower Pisang village for overnight stop.
Day 03: Trek to Manang 3,450 m/11,318 ft - 04/5 hrs.
Pisang village offers views of mountains as walk leads towards woodland and short uphill looking towards staggering Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulus and Pisang peak.
As we leads to Hinge village, from here tree lines disappear for barren, landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate.
Before Manang, visit old Braga monastery with old Buddhist relics and then an hour walk brings at Manang village.
The houses around Manang area built in a traditional Tibetan style and Manang people are known for their rich cultural and traditions.
Day 04: Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.
A necessary rest day for acclimatization before heading higher elevation,
explore Manang village, located beneath Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range and Manang glacial Lake.
Day 05: Trek to Ledar 4,200 m / 13,779 ft - 4/5 hrs.
Ater a pleasant rest at Manang, morning walk leads to Ghunsang village on gentle uphill path to Yak Kharka, an interesting high altitude trekking with super views of snowcapped mountains, then crossing a small stream river to reach Yak Kharka, a small settlement with tremendous views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks
From here walk for less than hour to reach our overnight stop at Ledar a small place with few nice lodge facing grand views of Chulu West towards North direction with other high peaks.
Day 06: Trek to Thorang high camp 4,600 m/15,091ft - 03 /4 hrs.
Morning walk leads on high area, to reach at the base of Thorang-la, after climb along the river bank, walk leads to Thorang Phedi and then an hour of steep climb brings you at Thorang High Camp for overnight stop.
Day 07: Trek to Muktinath via Thorang-la pass 5,416 m/17,769 ft - 07/8 hrs.
Our main day of the adventure, having early breakfast as trek follows to long climb up at Thorang-la taking a steep haul on the winding path to reach Thorang La Pass at 5,416 m / 17,769 ft.
The highest point of the trip, offers super views of surrounding high snow-capped peaks, on reaching the main highlight of the adventure, and then taking long descend to reach at Muktinath located above 3,800 m high.
On reaching Muktinath for overnight stop, a holy place for both Hindu and Buddhists the word Muktinath means ‘place for Nirvana or Liberation’.
Day 08: Drive to Jomsom 2,715 m / 8,907 ft and fly to Pokhara 860 m/ 2,821ft.
An early morning start from Muktinath to catch our early flight from Jomsom as drive leads to big drop at wide Kaligandaki River Valley and following dusty road to reach at large town of Jomsom, headquarter of Mustang area and home to Thakali people the tribe of Kaligandaki and Lower Mustang valley.
Transfer to Jomsom airport then board in a small aircraft for scenic swift flight to reach beautiful Pokhara, a city of glorious mountain views and lakes.
From Pokhara airport, a short drive reaches your hotel by the calm lake of Phewa with enough time for individual activities in this beautiful city at Pokhara.