Annapurna Circuit and Thorung LA Pass Trek 13 Days

Upon your arrival, our airport representative will greet you at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. He will drive you in a private car to the hotel. On that day, you will have a planned meeting at the hotel regarding your trip. We will introduce you to your guide/leader at this meeting. Feel free to ask any questions you may have regarding the trip. Moreover, you will spend the night at a Kathmandu hotel.

Our guide will pick you up at the hotel after breakfast and take you to Besisahar. Get ready for a drive and double-check your belongings. You will arrive at Besisahar by following the Marshyangdi River. You may visit the Green Mountain, a dispersed settlement, and the revitalizing scenery along the route.

After taking a local jeep from Besisahar, you will begin your journey towards Chame on a rough route. Situated at an elevation of 1430 meters, it is a tiny town in the Annapurna Region. Enjoy the waterfall, which draws in both locals and visitors. Spend the night at the nearby resort.

Once we leave Chame, the route takes us through Telekhu and offers some amazing views of Pisang (6091m) and Annapurna. However, we must cross the Marsyangdi River again on a suspension bridge before reaching the south side. We hike across the upper length of the Manang Valley to Pisang after crossing the river and heading higher, passing through a pine forest. We're staying at Pisang tonight.

Our journey across the upper Manang region begins in the village of Pisang. We are off to Braga today, a Tibetan village known for its distinctive architecture—houses built on top of one another. Among its primary draws is the Gompa, which is the biggest in the Manang area. Trekkers love Manang, which is also a good area to acclimate before going to higher elevations. The hike today is rather long—roughly six to seven hours. Here, we spend the night.

It is recommended by medical specialists that trekkers take some time to acclimate before climbing to higher heights. They advise continuing to be active as well. We are going to ascend Khangsar (3756m) today to aid in our acclimatization process. Views of many towering peaks can be seen from Manang, including the Grand Barrier to the West, Chulu West (6,583m) and Chulu East (6,059m) to the North, Annapurna-II, Annapurna-III (7,555m), and Gangapurna (7,454m). Overnight at Manang.

You will trek to a higher altitude today. You won't experience any problems acclimating after spending a day at rest in Manang. Walking upward gradually to reach 500 meters of elevation is an adventure in itself. The journey starts with crossing a creek, climbing to Tenki hamlet, and then ascending the Marsyangdi Valley before veering northwest and ascending Jarsang Khola Valley. Following the route through the meadows, you will eventually pass the little settlement of Ghunsa. The yaks and horses are grazing here. You will come over a succession of mani walls after crossing a wooden suspension bridge, and at 4,000 meters, you will reach Yak Kharka.

We are starting our descent to Khangsar Village today, which will take us via Tare Gumba (3870m), a popular monastery. Before arriving to our Yak Kharka, we continue up the Thorong Khola Valley till we get to the deserted settlement of Old Khangsar. As we go higher, we progressively adjust to the increased altitude. We follow the Jarang Khola's east bank, passing high cliffs along the way, until we arrive to Thorong Phedi, which translates to "foothills." We can hike High Camp (4800m) for an additional hour. With any hope, we could spot a snow leopard as well as the well-known blue sheep! The Lammergeyer, or bearded vulture, resides here as well. There's also the rumor that these parts are home to the griffons!

After hiking for around seven or eight hours, it is perhaps the hardest day of the journey. The difficulty level is increased by the higher altitude and occasionally by the strong winds in these higher places. We could come across sheep, yaks, and traders moving their wares along the path. We will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Annapurna, Gangapurna, and striking peak of Khatungkang (6484m) after we reach Thorong La Pass. After descending from the pass at a height of around 1600 meters, we arrive at the magnificent Dhaulagiri, also known as Dhavali giri, or "White Mountain," which is the tallest peak in all of Nepal. After a ten-hour hike, we arrive to Muktinath, where we spend the night on a more gently rolling trail.

You will go to Jomsom, the windy city and home to Nepal's apple orchard, along the way to the Kali Gandaki Valley. Stay the night in the local lodge.

You will fly back to Pokhara from the windy city Jomsom. Once you arrive in Pokhara, you will be taken to your hotel in the city, leaving behind the peaceful seclusion. The remainder of the evening is yours.

The first part of the drive back to Kathmandu follows the roadway over the Seti and Marsyandi Rivers, while the second part winds along the Trisuli River. The highlights of the trip are the green hills along the spiral roads, with stops along the way for food (fish). Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

The journey comes to an end when our airport representative drops you off at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.