Annapurna Circuit and Thorang La Pass Trek

Arriving in Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, our guide and staff receives you for a short transfer to your hotels. Then check into your nice rooms at given time meet with other trekking members for trek briefing.
Regarding Annapurna Circuit and Thorang-La Pass trekking with dos and don’ts as well information on Responsible Tourism. Evening a group welcome dinner in a nice Nepali Restaurants, a great introduction to Nepali foods and cultures.

In Kathmandu free day to enjoy individual activities and preparation for the trek to Annapurna Circuit. Interested people have the options for tour around Kathmandu and Nepal famous sites and landmarks.

Morning starts with an exciting overland journey to Nepal Mid-West region
around Lamjung district to reach Bhesishar Town. The drive leads on the main
Kathmandu and Pokhara Highway, and then diverts from the main road.
Then heads north to Bhesishar Town, an interesting town and headquarters of
Lamjung district. The gateway to high Manang areas, on arrival check into a nice
Hotels or lodge. Afternoon time to explore the market and observe the local
cultures of the Gurung. The main natives of southern hills of Annapurna and
Lamjung Himal region.

The drive continues from Bhesishar with a change of scenarios of landscapes, vegetation, temperature and cultures. The drive follows the Masrsyangdi River to Syange village, and then on winding up to Jagat, past Chamje. Then the drive enters Manang areas from Talbesi to reach Dharapani on time for lunch with overnight stop. Dharapani a nice mountain village located en route Annapurna and Manaslu Circuit trails. From here within strong Buddhist cultures and heritage.

From Dharapani, our first day trek begins heading on winding with slow gradual ups to Bagarchap and Danaque villages. Then climb to a large village of
Timang for lunch break, offers grand vista of Manaslu and Lamjung Himal.
After lunch, downhill to follow the river to Kodo village, and a short uphill walk to
Chame. A large town and headquarters of Manang district, at Chame enjoy the comfort of a nice lodge. Rest of the day explore the nice town located on a river gorge facing views of Lamjung Himal.

After a pleasant overnight in Chame, walk begins heading west through serene forest of pines and rhododendron trees. The walk leads to Brathang village to cross a bridge with gradual climb to a ridge top. A place with few Tea Houses
and shops. This high top is called Dukure Pokhari, an ideal spot for lunch with views of towering Pisang Peak. Afternoon the trail leads down towards a flat valley to reach Pisang village for overnight stop.

From Pisang village onward enters the scenic Manang Valley, walking on the wide path uphill. Lined with tall trees of pines and rhododendrons, reaching a high ridge with grand views of Manang Valley. The valley enclosed by towering peaks
Annapurna, and Chulus towards north. The walk descent to Hongde village with a small airstrip, then reaching Braga. Having time for short visit of an old monastery perched on a high ridge. An interesting tour of the monastery interior enriched with ancient artifacts, and relics. From the monastery enjoy views of Annapurna Himalaya range towards south with Chulu’s in the north.

From Braga monastery, a short walk to Manang village for overnight, in the comfort of good lodges. Afternoon relax with glorious views snow peaks and explore the Manang village. The houses built in a typical Tibetan style, observe the local Manang native lifestyle and cultures.

A free and rest day in Manang for acclimatization, various scenic places to enjoy short and long hike from Manang village. Like Ice Lake, takes almost a full day hike of more than 5-6 hours. The best is climb to Gangapurna Himal glaciers and ice falls south of Manang village across the river. An hour walks down and up to the view-point. Enjoy the glorious views of Gangapurna Himal its Ice-Fall and glaciers with turquoise colored Manang small lake. Afternoon at leisure, to explore the Manang village and its impressive cultures of Buddhism.

From Manang village, morning leads to short walks of few hours to Yak Kharka for lunch and overnight. The walk follows with slow uphill facing views of the Chulu West peak. After few hours of good morning walk reaching Yak Kharka for lunch and overnight stop. A nice scenic small valley with number of good lodges, enjoy lunch facing towering peaks of Gangapurna Himal. Rest of the day at leisure for short acclimatization walks around Yak Kharka.

Today’s walk is for few hours, but the gain in altitude makes the walks slower.
The trail leads past Ledar, a small settlement, which is en route to Chulu West Peak base camp. From Ledar with gentle down to Jarsang Khola / stream with short climb and walk to Thorang Phedi. The base of Thorang-La Pass, a place with number of nice lodges. After a refreshing break, an hour steep climb reaches to High Camp for lunch and last overnight in Manang area.

Start the day early morning to cross Thorang-La Pass, after breakfast with warm clothing against cold morning breeze. The walk follows on gentle path for short while, as climb starts on a winding up. After few hours of climb reach on top of Thorang-La Pass on the highest point of the adventure. The pass is marked with thousands of prayer flags and stone cairns. Thorang-La the boundary between Manang and Mustang districts, offers jaw-dropping views of snow mountain ranges. After an exciting moment with glorious morning views of snow peaks, a long descend to reach Mustang district to Muktinath. Enjoy the comfort of a nice lodge close to holy Muktinath Temple premises. On checking into a nice lodge accommodation, a short tour of Muktinath temple above the village.
The main temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of the three main god’s in Hindu religion. Hundreds of devotees and pilgrims from all over Nepal and India visits this holiest of all holy site. It is a place of natural wonders, one of the source of Kaligandaki River. The fresh pure water flows from a hidden spring water through 108 water spouts. Visit the temple and monastery of Jal Devi and witness the blue-green flame that ignites from natural elements.

At Muktinath taking a break from the walk, after a hard tough of previous days, taking an exciting drive. Skipping a few days of trekking saving time and energy taking the comfort of jeep drive. From Muktinath, the motorable road have reached from Pokhara our ending point. After Tatopani and Ghorepani villages, from Muktinath the motor road heads downhill to Kaligandaki River, the drive leads past Jomsom town. The headquarters of Mustang area, then through lovely villages of Marpha and Tukuche famous for delicious apples.

After an interesting drive reaching Kalapani village, and back into dense tree lines.
The drive leads into world’s deepest gorge of Kaligandaki River in between towering Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himal. Finally, the day ends on reaching Tatopani, a nice large village with number of good lodges. At Tatopani enjoy a refreshing dip in the hot spring pools.

From Tatopani, trekking continues along the Kaligandaki River for a short while. The climb starts on leaving the river behind, for an hour to reach a nice farm village of Ghara. The walk continues on winding slow uphill through many farm villages of Sikha and Chitre. The last steep climb of an hour to reach Ghorepani for last overnight halt around the mountain village.

Rising early morning for an hour hike up to Poon Hill, reaching on top to catch the
stunning sunrise views. Along with arrays of snow peaks with the worlds
three highest peaks. Which includes Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu
Himal with Machhapuchare Himal, the famous Fish Tail Peak.
After a refreshing morning glorious scenery, back to Ghorepani for last final walk
of the adventures. A nice pleasant trail to follow through lovely cool forest of
rhododendrons and pine trees. After a good walk of few hours reach Ulleri village
to end the trek, from here an interesting drive to Pokhara. On arrival at Pokhara
then transfer into a nice hotel by the beautiful Phewa Lake. Afternoon free for
individual activities and relax with wonderful memories of Annapurna Circuit &
Thorang-La Pass Treks.

Morning after breakfast, an exciting drive back to Kathmandu on the same interesting highway. On arrival in the heart of the city, check into your nice hotel
rooms, rest of the day at leisure.
(Options for scenic short flight of half hour to Kathmandu from Pokhara)

As time for your international flight, transfer to Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport. Then bidding farewell to Nepal and guide, after a memorable experience around Nepal and on Annapurna Circuit & Thorang-La Pass Trekking.