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Annapurna Circuit Hiking, Trekking in Nepal

Day 1: Your arrival AT KATHMANDU AIRPORT ,we will be met by our Airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Drive Kathmandu to Besishahar (790m). About 5 hours scenic drive as there is motor way to go all the way to Bhulbhule/Khudi we drive further  than Besishahar.  Overnight at Guest House. 

Day 3:  Khudi to Chyamje (1400m).
Today the trail follows flat for first hours, crossing the Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge. We then follow the river to the stone village of Jagat before climbing through forest to Chyamje at 1400m.Overnight at Guest House.

Day 4: Chyamje to Bagarchhap (2160m).
The day begins with the rocky trail following the Marsyandi Rivers progressively uphill to Tal at 1675m, the first village in the Manang district. We make a trail poetry crossing a extensive, flat valley. The trail then ascends a stone staircase 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 prejudiced villages from here northwards. We then visit the Bagarchhap at 2160m that offers the typical flat covered stone houses of local Tibetans design although the village which is still in the conversion Zone before the dry highlands. Overnight at Guest House. 

Day 5: Bagarchhap to Chame (2630m).
With often rough and rocky, the trail climbs to Timang at 2360m, & then continues through forest, but near the river, to Kopar at 2590m. As we get to the Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, we are satisfied by the fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame & two small hot springs by the town. Overnight at Guest House. 

Day 6: 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 towering Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, 3200m.Overnight at Guest House. 

Day 7: Pisang to Manang (3500m).
Today we continue through the upper part of the Manang district, the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range. People of this region, herd yaks & raise crops for part of the year in addition, 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 Marsyangdi 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. 

Day 8: 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 wonderful views around the village & the day time is best to gain altitude, ICE LAKE could be the one option although it takes 5/6 hours to go and come back  At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation & have a night rest. Overnight at Guest House.

Day 9: Manang to Ledar (4250m).
Today we leave Manang, & the trail makes an ascent of nearly 2000m to the Thorung La pass. We make the ascend progressively through Tenki, leaving the Marsyangi Valley. Continuing along the Jarsang Khola Valley, we reach Ledar at 4250m.Overnight at Guest House. 

Day 10: Ledar to Phedi or High camp (4600m).
The trail descends to cross the river at 4310m we then ascend 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. 

Day 11: Phedi or High Camp to Muktinath (3710m).
The journey from Phedi "foot of the hill" or at the foot to the 5416m Thorung La pass, starts the day. We then make the climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may occur 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 chortens & prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top. Overnight at Guest House. 

Day 12: Trek to Jomsom (2713m.)
We trek Down to Kagbeni and end our trek to Jomsom.  Overnight at Guest House.

Day 13: Fly back to Pokhara (about 20 minute's short, but scenic flight). As the flight would be in the morning you would have full afternoon to explore pokhara. ( If you are not in hurry and wants to stay one more day in Pokhara that is also recommended )


Day 14: Pokhara- kathmandu by tours bus  evening kathmandu

Day 15: Departure: We transfer you to International airport for final Departure

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