Distance: 186 kilometers

Duration: 8-9 hours

You take a road trip to Beshisahar, experiencing the rustic lifestyle along the route. Once in Beshisahar, you ride a vehicle along winding roads to Jagat, where you spend the night.

Distance: 12-14 kilometers

Duration: 6 hours

On your route to Dharapani from Jagat, you'll travel via the charming town of Tal. It is a tiny community located in the Manang District. This path features well-built suspension bridges that provide safe travel across steep valleys and rivers. These bridges provide spectacular views of the surrounding regions.

 Distance: 15-16 km

Duration: 6 hours

Today, you begin your journey to Chame. You'll journey through the beautiful villages of Bagarchhap, Danaque, Timang, and Koto. They are recognized for their Tibetan-style houses and stunning vistas that provide insight into the local culture. Koto hamlet also acts as an entrance to the Nar Phu Valley. You then go to Chame, where you'll spend the night.

Distance: 14-15 km

Duration: 5 hours

This trip from Chame to Pisang offers several attractions. The walk takes you through picturesque mountain peaks, lush woods, and breathtaking scenery. You'll also have the option to see traditional villages like Bhratang, Dhikur Pokhari, and Humde. You immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions. Don't pass up the opportunity to visit Pisang Monastery, a spiritual site decked with prayer flags and Buddhist paintings.

Finally, you trek to the higher Pisang viewpoint, which offers a panoramic picture of Annapurna and Manasalu. You spend the night at Pisang.

Distance: 16 km

Duration: 5-6 hours

Today, you begin your trek to Manang, passing via Ghyaru, Ngawal, and Mung Ji. You enjoy amazing vistas and panoramic views of mountains such as Annapurna and Pisang. The plants and terrain will change as we move into the cold, dry climate.

You may visit the Barge Monastery, Manang's biggest monastery. You will spend the night in a pleasant guest home that serves local food.

Distance: 3-4 kilometers

Duration: 2-3 hours

On this day, you acclimatize for your ascent to a higher elevation. You may also explore nearby monasteries or climb to Gangapurna Lake. You will also get the opportunity to learn about the local culture and lifestyle.

Distance: 11 km

Duration: 3-4 hours

The route begins in Manang village and passes a creek before ascending to the settlement of Tenki above Manang. It then climbs out of the Marshyangdi Valley and turns northwest up Jarsang Khola's valley. We'll next follow the valley north, going through fields and juniper trees as it gradually climbs. We also include Ghunsa, a little town with flat mud roofs located right below the trailhead. Now the road leads through meadows where horses and yaks happily graze.

We cross the river on a wooden bridge and pass an ancient Mani wall in a lovely meadow before arriving at another little settlement, Yak Kharka. To avoid altitude difficulties, climbing should be gentle and gradual.

Distance: 8 km

Duration: 3-4 hours

We'll travel to Thorong Phedi, a busy tiny village that caters to tired trekkers and climbers like us. It frequently serves as a base camp for those going for the summit.

While some of our members may choose to trek to High Camp today to decrease their load for tomorrow, we have a hard day planned. To ensure a nice night's sleep, we'll stay at Thorong Phedi, preferring the security of sound sleep over the unknowns that higher elevations at High Camp may bring.

Distance: 16.5 km

Duration: 7/8 hours

We'll start early on our journey to the pass to ensure we're ready for the hard first ascent. As we approach the mountain, the track may get sloppy owing to melting snow. We ascend across steep slopes to the top (5416m), where we are greeted by an indescribably beautiful 360-degree view of snow-capped peaks reaching north into Tibet.

Looking back, the Annapurna landscape unfolds behind us, while ahead is the breathtaking Kali Gandaki valley. The road then descends steeply to Muktinath, an important Hindu pilgrimage destination as well as a favorite of many ethnic Tibetans and ardent Buddhists.

Distance: 24 kilometers

Duration: 5-6 hours

You go to the Muktinath temple in the morning and pray. You go around the temple, admiring the architecture as well as its historical significance. After exploring for a time, you continue your journey to Jomsom. This trek leads through snow-capped peaks, gushing waterfalls, and winding valleys. As you explore the local communities' rich traditions, you will be treated with genuine warmth. You reach Jomsom and spend the night there.

Duration: 20 minutes

The flight from Jomsom to Pokhara begins early. You leave the valley but carry its memories with you. When you arrive in Pokhara, you will proceed to your accommodation and reminisce over your entire journey. Then take a tour around Lake City, appreciating its vibrancy and vitality.

Note:

However, flights to and from Jomsom are regularly delayed or canceled owing to bad weather conditions. If your flight to Pokhara is canceled on the scheduled day, you can drive to Pokhara by jeep, which takes around 5 hours.

You'll take a bus back to Kathmandu, leaving the mountains behind you. The roads are meandering, leading you past verdant hills and calm rivers. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be settled into your hotel.

A member of the Apricot Tours will pick you up and bring you to the airport. You'll have some fantastic memories from our Annapurna Circuit trek.