ANNAPURNA SEMI CIRCUIT TREKKING

On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, received by our guides and staff for short transfer to your hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city.
Checking your lovely room, after having a refreshing rest join with other members of Annapurna Semi-Circuit Trek. Our guide or group leader brief about the treks, do’s and don’ts, local culture, as well of foods and lodge accommodation on route trek. A full detail and good information which will help to enjoy your adventure with us.

Morning after breakfast at given time, our city guide will meet for an interesting sightseeing tour around world heritage sites of Kathmandu.

Tour includes old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square, with Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess). Visit famous Nepal landmark Swayambhunath Stupa a 2,500 years old, a Buddhist Stupa.

Afternoon tour of holy Hindu Temple of Pashupatinath and visit Bouddhanath, Asia’s largest Stupa with four cardinals eyes of Buddha surrounded with prayer wheels and small market, this place is also known as Little Tibet due to strong Tibetan influence. After an exciting day tour back to hotel for trek preparation with last minute briefing from your leader and guide.

Start early morning for long exciting and interesting drive to Dharapani, the starting point of the trek. The drive follows beyond Kathmandu valley heading down towards low warm farm villages and towns. The best way to observe Nepal beautiful countryside and rural farm life, as drive leads on the main busy highway.
The drive diverts from the main Pokhara and Kathmandu highway, at Dumre town heading north towards Lamjung district. Reaching a large town of Besisar as drive follows Masrsyangdi and towards winding up to Jagat and Chamje villages.
Slowly the drive enters district of Manang at Tal Besi village, and then ending the long drive reaching Dharapani village. Located above the Masrsyangdi River on the junction of Manaslu Circuit route and towards our destination at Manang.
On arrival transfer into a nice cozy lodge, having lovely rooms with a large dining place for dinner, provides excellent food menu.

From Dharapani walk into a nice rhododendron and pine forest past villages of Bagarchap and Danque. A lovely areas with farm field and apple orchard on the backyard. The route leads with steep climb to large village of Timang for lunch stop, offers grand views of Mt. Manaslu and Lamjung Himal.

From Timang village few hours trek leads to Koto and then end the day trek, reaching Chame town for overnight halt. Chame a large, major town and headquarters of Manang district.

After an enjoyable overnight in Chame, morning starts crossing Masrsyangdi River following a pleasant trail. Entering a cool lovely forest of tall pine, firs and rhododendron trees. As walk continues reaching Bhratang village, and then over a bridge with short climb to Dukure Pokhari. A small settlement with few small lodge and restaurants. A nice lunch spot facing views of Annapurna, Chulu and Pisang peaks. After a refreshing stop, walk continues downhill to a flat valley reaching Pisang village. From here entering scenic wide Manang valley, Pisang village located below stunning Pisang Peak.
Leaving the lower Pisang village, a short hike up to Upper Pisang village, diverting our route away from the main trail to main Manang village.
This trail is seldom ventured by few group of trekkers, an enjoyable pleasant path reaching Upper Pisang village for lunch and overnight halt. An exciting and scenic village with an old monastery, which is on route to Pisang Peak and Chulu East base camps also. Enjoy the spectacular panorama of Chulu’s, Pisang Peaks and Annapurna-II, III and IV towards south direction. Afternoon explore the quant sleepy village and its interesting monastery.

Another short and exciting day to start the morning walks on the high trail
above northern side of Manang valley. Where panoramic views of Annapurna,
Gangapurna Himal and Pisang with Chulu’s remains constants during the trek.
Walk leads on dry windswept terrain facing views of Manang valley and Hongde
Village down below with a small airstrip.

Slowly walk lead down to nice windblown Braga, an interesting village with newly
built lodges and old typical mountain houses. Where ancient Braga Monastery
stands atop the village on a high mud cliff ledge. After checking into a lovely lodge
or guest house having lunch, enjoy hike and tour of the old Braga Gompa /
Monastery.

The monastery treasures ancient books, fresco, bright colorful religious paintings
on walls and ceiling. Adorned with big statues of Lord Buddha and famous saint
and gurus, an interesting visit. Outside of the monastery enjoy super panorama
of Annapurna and Chulu mountain range.

A leisure morning for breakfast, after breakfast enjoy a long hike of few hours
steep hike to a high ridge. Where a small glacial Ice lake located, hidden behind
high towering rocky cliffs and snow-capped peaks.

From the Ice Lake, the local name is Kicho Tal, after a tough steep climb enjoy
spectacular scenery. Overlooking panorama of Annapurna, Gangapurna Himal
with Tilicho and Nilgiris peaks towards south, includes close views of Pisang and
Chulu’s in the North direction. After an enjoyable and tough climb, a perfect
hike for acclimatization, before reaching high Thorang-La Pass.
Enjoying the morning scenic and great hike. A long descent takes you back to
Braga and then short walk to Manang village for lunch and overnight stop.

Enjoy leisure morning, facing views of Pisang and Chulu peaks with Annapurna IV
and II. After breakfast exploring the Manang village. The houses are of typical
Tibetan style and tradition, as the native of Manang migrated from Tibet more
than 100 years back. Observe the colorful culture and custom similar to its
Tibetan predecessors. Enjoy an hour hike to Gangapurna Ice-fall and glaciers with
views of Manang Lake.

From Manang village on the main trail to Thorang-La, a half day morning walk leads to Ghunsang. A small settlement as the trail follows, facing view of high snow-capped peaks of Chulu West, and then ending the walk reaching Yak Kharka for lunch and overnight stop. A small settlement with number of nice lodges, situated on a wide grazing pasture for Yaks and other cattle. Afternoon at leisure and enjoy views of Chulu West, Gangapurna and Tilicho peaks at close distance.

Another short day hike, morning starts on pleasant path to Ledar a place with few lodges. From here on gradual winding trail, and then head down stream with short climb from the Jarsang Khola/ stream. The trail follows above the stream on gradual path to Thorang Phedi. Situated at the bottom of Thorang-La pass from Phedi, a short steep climb up to High Camp for lunch and overnight halt.
An amazing settlement with few simple lodges for trekkers comfort, enclosed in between towering high rocky cliffs. Facing close views of Damodar Himal in the north with views of Chulu’s towards east. Afternoon take a rest for next day long climb to Thorang-La Pass.

Big day of the adventure, starting early morning having breakfast walk leads on level winding path. As climb starts following on undulating winding up towards Thorang-La Pass, the highest spot of the adventure. The tallest point of the trek
at 5,416 m / 17,700 feet high, festooned with thousands of Buddhist colorful prayer flags.
Enjoy the panorama of Chulu peaks with Damodar Himal, includes views of Annapurna Himalaya and Dhaulagiri Mountain range. From the top a long descend to the bottom reaching another Phedi of Mustang district.
Having short rest or enjoy lunch break at Phedi, a place with few small tea-house and restaurants. Afternoon a short walk on gradual path to Muktinath for overnight stop. A holy spot for all Hindus, the word Muktinath means
‘Liberation’ to be free from life cycle. At Muktinath transfer into a nice lodge with time for short tour of Muktinath holy complex, overlooking grand views of Tilicho, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri mountain range.

Last day and short walk of the adventure to Jomsom town, from Muktinath, avoiding the main motorable road. As our route diverts towards remote isolated trail to the hidden valley of Lupra. Enjoy the peaceful walk away from mainstream and busy trail following downhill path to Lupra a small windblown village with
an old Gompa. One of the few monasteries of Bon-Po cult and religion, an ancient and pre-Buddhism sect, situated near Panda Khola / stream.
After a good time on an elusive areas, walk leads down to join the main trail at Kali-Gandaki River valley. Following the dirt wide trail on the river bank to a large town of Jomsom. Headquarters of Mustang district, located on the vantage point of old Trans Himalayan Caravan and Salt Trade Route of Nepal and Tibet / China.
Jomsom and Kaligandaki valley, home to indigenous Thakali people follows Buddhism culture and religion. An interesting and scenic town located on a windswept plain of Kaligandaki River with great views of Nilgiri peaks.
Overnight in the comfort of a nice hotels and lodge, Jomsom provides many lodges and guest-houses from budget, standard to deluxe accommodation.
Afternoon enjoy a stroll around the streets of Jomsom lined with shops, stores and good restaurants. The whole areas of Kaligandaki famous for delicious apples and products.

Morning a short walk to Jomsom airport for short scenic flight to beautiful Pokhara. During air-borne panoramic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan peaks. As the small aircraft lands at Pokhara airport and transfer to respective hotels by the calm Phewa Lake.

Pokhara, a renowned touristic destinations in all Himalayas, a picturesque city overlooking views of massive Annapurna Himalaya with famous and magnificent Machhapuchare Himal 'Fish Tail'. Rest of the day at leisure to explore beautiful Pokhara city and for individual activities.

Morning catching last views of Annapurna Himalaya with majestic Machhapuchare Himal or Fish Tail. An exciting and interesting overland journey on the main highway to Kathmandu. On reaching the valley suburb enter the hustle and bustle city of Kathmandu. After a great wonderful adventure and experience on Annapurna Semi Circuit Trekking. Rest of the day at leisure for individual activities.

Last day in Nepal as per your international flight time, our staff and guide transfer you to the airport for homeward bound. After a great wonderful experience and adventure on Annapurna Semi Circuit Trekking.