Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal. After completing the visa formalities and collecting your luggage at the airport, please exit the arrival hall. You will be waited for outside the arrivals hall and taken to your booking hotel. Please see the placard with your name on it when exiting the arrival hall. And upon arrival at the hotel will be served welcome drinks and after you freshen up, will inform you about your trip.

Today, after breakfast in Kathmandu, we will follow the Prithvi Highway along the Trishuli River to the west, looking at the central Himalayan homeland Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre mountains. This road offers a panoramic view of rural Nepal with green hills, rivers, villages and snow-capped mountains in the background. We will part ways with the highway in Dumre and will choose the exit of the Beshishahr branch and go to Jagat where we will spend the night in a lodge.

Today our first day of Annapurna Circuit Trek, Early in the morning, we will lower down from Jagat village and follow the winding path along Marsyangdi River to the forest. A brief walk through sprawling forest will take us to Chamje village (1430m) from where we will cross the river and continue walking along its eastern edge. The trail takes brief ascend to the big village of Tal (1675m). Being clustered with tea houses and lodges, it will be fine idea to take our lunch at Tal. Enjoy the lunch in a serene atmosphere with mesmerizing natural views of surrounding valleys at Tal and take gradual ascend to Karte village. We need to cross the river at several points and move past the valley and pretty tiny villages to arrive at Dharapani.

After breakfast, we begin our trek to Koto. We do an uphill climb through the thick pine and fir forests before reaching a small village Timang, where we can enjoy a beautiful view of Mt. Manaslu (8156m) and Peak 29 (7871m). We again make our way through pine forests before reaching Latamarang, where we stop for lunch and rest. After trekking for a couple of hours from here, we reach the village of Koto. Overnight stay at Koto.

Today, we begin our trek to the restricted area of the Nar Phu Valley. On the way, we will see a Police Check Post where we will show our restricted area permit to proceed further. This trail takes us through narrow canyons, forests, riverbanks, and suspension bridges before we reach Meta. From Meta, we can see a magnificent view of Annapurna II (7937m) and Lamjung Himal (6983m). Overnight stay at Meta.

Our, after breakfast, we make our way to the famous Phu Gaon (village). We make our way through small Buddhist Chortens, prayer flags, small streams, and rivers along the trail. We also pass through small village settlements of Kyang, Jhunam, and Chyakhu. The people living here are mostly Sherpas and Gurung. After walking along the banks of Phu Khola for a couple of hours, we reach Phu Gaon. Overnight stay at Phu Gaon.

Today we will spend visiting Phu Village as we acclimatize ourselves to the environment and take a day off. If you want to see the famous Tashi Lakhang Gompa built by Karma Sonam Rinpoche, who came to Nepal with the Dalai Lama in 1959, if you want a challenge, you can also trek up to the Himlung base camp. The trail will take you through narrow gorges and glacier valleys, and you can learn about the culture and traditions of the Gurung community who live here and eat their local food.

After our lunch, we headed towards Narfedi. We begin the trek as we head back to Meta and pass through dense forests of fir and pine to reach Nar Fedi. Nar Phedi has the Nar Phedi Monastery, where travelers can spend the night. You can learn more about the lifestyle of the monks living in the monastery as they are very friendly. Interact with the monks and learn about their daily tasks at the monastery. And overnight stay at Narfedi.

After our, breakfast, we start our trek to Nar village. It is a very gentle upward climb as we pass small Buddhist chortens and prayer flags along the way. You will reach Nar by lunchtime and explore the village at your leisure. The view of Nar village is very scenic as it is not far from the Annapurna footpath and can be seen by trekkers. And we would Overnight stay at Nar.

Today’s trek will be the toughest as we cross the Khang La Pass (5322m) and then descend to Nagwal. After reaching Kang La Pass, we get a great view of Annapurna II (7937m), Gangapurna (7455m), and Tilicho Peak (7134m). Then we make our way downhill to Ngawal for the night.

After our breakfast, we begin our descent to Lower Pisang. We pass lush green grass and beautiful streams before reaching a magnificent lake on the outskirts of Lower Pisang. A magnificent view of the Pisang Himal (6091 m) can be seen from the lake. When you reach Pisang, the climate is very hot. In the evening, you can go out for a short walk and explore the surrounding areas. And overnight stay in Pisang.

After our, breakfast, we start our journey to Chame. As we reach Chame we again pass dense forests of pine and firs, rocky trails, and several suspension bridges. As you make your way downhill, you’ll notice the trails get wider. As the altitude decreases you will also see more village settlements. And stay overnight in Chame.

Today we are starting the last day of Dharapani trek. It is a very easy walk as we retrace our steps to Dharapani. You can walk at your own pace and get a last glimpse of the beautiful Manang area. After reaching Dharapani, we will go to Beshishahar at night. The road is a bit thick. We reach Bensishahr in the evening. And stay this night in Beshishahr.

After breakfast, we left for Kathmandu from Beshisahar. On the way, you can see beautiful landscapes, lovely terrains, and rivers like Trishuli and Masryangdi. We will stop at a restaurant on the highway for lunch on the way. We reach Kathmandu by afternoon. After some rest at the hotel, one can take a short walk around Thamel.

Thanks for joining us on this trek and it’s been a pleasure getting to know you during this time. We hope this venture has enriched your experience with happy memories. Stay in touch. Your AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions representative will transfer you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight, (SAFE TRAVEL!! We hope to see you again)