Annapurna Circuit Luxury Trek - 18 days

Upon arriving in Kathmandu, our airport representative receives you at the airport and transfers you to the hotel. A short briefing will be given to you about the program that will be done on the following day. Overnight at the hotel.

Kathmandu is not only the capital city of Nepal, but it is also a museum, which holds ancient temples, stupas, and culturally significant sites. In today's tour, you will visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudha Stupa, Swayambhu Stupa, and the historical palace- Kathmandu Durbar Square. The tour will be guided by a professional tour guide. After the tour concludes, return to the hotel and prepare for the trek, buy the needed stuff that you have not bought. Overnight at the hotel.

From Kathmandu, we will start the drive after having breakfast at the hotel, around 9 am. The Highway and Riverside views refresh you. We will stop in a couple of places for a meal and refreshment. After about a 7-hour drive, we will reach the district center of Lamjung, Besisahar. It is a gateway to the Annapurna Circuit Trek. Overnight at the hotel.

We drive from Besisahar after having breakfast at the hotel, following the rustic route of the Annapurna region. You will explore the wonderful views of a couple of waterfalls. The road is narrow and quite thrilling. Then you will enter the Manang district. You will stop at the Dharapani checkpoint, pass through Danakyu, and reach Timang. From here, you can walk through the gradual uphill route. It's a wonderful experience and a gradual acclimatization. We will get another checkpoint at Koto and walk ahead to Chame. Overnight at the hotel.

Beginning the trek after having breakfast at the hotel, you will walk on the gradually uphill route, following the Marshyangdi River bank. After about three hour walk, you will reach Bhratang, which is an apple paradise, which has a huge farm of apple and you will get an opportunity to taste the local brewery, cake, pie, and other items. From Bhratang, the route is almost flat till the Riverside. Then you will climb to Dhukur Pokhari, which will be the lunch point. The trail is great from this point, crossing the River and walking on the flat route all the way to Upper Pisang. Overnight at the hotel.

The route today includes a gentle straight trail, ascending, and descending sections. First, you will walk through the gently straight route, which is amazing till the green lake and a bit further. Then the steep uphill section begins, which will last for a couple of hours to Ghyaru village. It's a lunch point and a good viewpoint of the Annapurna Himalayas. Then the route is great in terms of technicality and views. After walking for about an hour, the downhill route begins, all the way to Ngawal. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, after breakfast, we will explore around the village as it has the best view of the Himalayas and hills. Then we will walk gradually downhill and follow the trail all the way to Mungi. Some of the monasteries can be seen on the way. After about 20 minutes walk, we will reach Braka, an iconic town in Manang. After check in at the hotel, take a rest for a while. Then we will explore a 700-year old Braka Monastery, which is in fact a Buddhist museum since it has a huge collection of ancient Buddha statues. Overnight at the hotel. 

An iconic day trip begins from Braka, crossing the Marshyangdi River, climb up to the Milarepa Cave, which is located at the glacial range of Mt. Annapurna III. The entire surrounding looks outstanding. If you hike to the Annapurna III glacier, you will reach almost 4500 meters. This sacred landscape is a blessed land of Saint Milarepa, and this place is a world-renowned Buddhist pilgrimage site in the world. It has been depicted in the biography of Saint Milarepa. After the trip, we will retrace to Braka and trek further to Manang. Overnight at the hotel. 

As we prepare to leave Manang, you will have a loaded memory of the typical culture and Tibetan Buddhist influence on it, including colorful prayer flags, chhortens, and monasteries. The trail is more isolated and less people. It's a journey into the wilderness. Yak Kharka literally means the grazing meadow of yaks. Reaching early, enjoy the time relaxing and acclimatizing. Overnight at the lodge. 

It's a short walk today, but gaining altitude and acclimatizing it will be a challenge. We will begin a gradual uphill walk after having breakfast, enjoying a delightful alpine pastureland. After about 4-5 hour gradual walk, we will reach Thorong Phedi. It will be lunchtime and a good time to acclimatize for a long and tough ascent tomorrow. Overnight at the lodge. 

This will be a significant day in this entire trip, and quite demanding too. Beginning the trek from Phedi in the early morning, the uphill climb will lead you to the top of Thorong La Pass (5416 meters) in about 4-5 hours, depending on how you walk. Then the gradual climb goes downhill for another 4 hours to Muktinath, winding through hills and following the ancient path. This is a shift from one region to another, from Manang to the Mustang region. Muktinath is a densely populated town with a famous Hindu pilgrimage destination, Muktinath Temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Welcome to the holy site- Muktinath. Getting up late and having breakfast, take a look at the marketplace once, and rest at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Muktinath temple, Jwala Mai Temple, and the Buddhist site in the surroundings. It's a hassle-free day, and you will enjoy the time as you wish and get rid of the tiredness. Overnight at the hotel. 

Concluding the trek at Muktinath, we will drive from there via Kagbeni. This majestic town is located at the confluence of two rivers, which serves as one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimage destinations. There is also a monastery, named Kag Chode Monastery. After Kagbeni, depending on your interest, we will visit Samten Thagyaling Monastery and the Bon village of Lubra. Before reaching our destination, we will take a side trip to Thini and Dhumba Lake. Then we will drive back to Jomsom. Overnight at the hotel.

After having breakfast at the hotel in Jomsom, we will drive to Pokhara. At Marpha, we will stop and explore the ancient town and gully, enjoy the view of the apple orchard, explore the Rupse waterfall, enjoy the adventure at the Gandaki Golden bridge, and drive to Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel. 

With a relaxing schedule in Pokhara, we will begin the sightseeing. Some of the famous sightseeing points in Pokhara include Phewa Lake, Gupteshor Cave, David Falls, and the International Mountaineering Museum. Then you can enjoy boating in the Phewa Lake. Walking around the Lakeside street is a beautiful experience. Overnight at the hotel. 

An ultralight flight and paragliding in Pokhara offer you an overview of the beautiful city of Pokhara and a thrill to you to feel the real aura of adventure. If you love another adventure sport, the Bungee jumping is great for you. After the adventure experience in Pokhara (optional), fly back to Kathmandu in the evening and drive to your destination. Overnight at the hotel. 

A delightful spiritual day trip in Kathmandu encompasses a couple of Guru Rinpoche meditation caves, including the Asura Cave, the Yanglesho Cave, and a statue of the Guru Rinpoche at Dollu village. Pharping is a world-renowned Buddhist pilgrimage site, particularly for the Vajrayana devotees. You will get an insight into  Buddhism, the life of Guru Rinpoche, and an exploration of the enlightenment and re-enlightenment cave. The sacred landscape of the surroundings is spiritually vibrating. After the tour, drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at the Hotel. 

It's time to say see you soon on the next trip with Nepal Kameleon Holidays. Our representative will drop you off at the airport for your departure.