Annapurna Odyssey: The Ultimate Circuit Experience

What's included

• 13 nights tea house accommodation (best available lodges)
• Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner
• All ground transfers (start–end–Pokhara)
• Salt-route heritage walk (Kagbeni)
• Thakali gastronomy cultural dinner & apple brandy tasting (Marpha)
• Dawn monastery chanting & butter lamp offering (Muktinath)
• Traditional Khada blessing at Thorong-La summit
• Yak wool weaving & dye workshop with local craftswomen (Manang)
• Herbal steam detox therapy (Jomsom)
• Emergency medical kit, oxygen cylinder & pulse oximeter
• Government taxes & service charges
• All required trekking permits along with applicable fees
• Licensed guide and porter arrangement
• Pre-trekking briefing
• Yak Wool Weaving & Himalayan Craft Studio – Manang
• Thakali Gastronomy Night – Marpha
• Salt Caravan Revival Experience – Kagbeni
• Monastic Dawn Chant + Butter Lamp Offering – Muktinath
• Exclusive Thorong-La Summit Sunrise Push

What's not included

• International flights
• Travel insurance (mandatory for high altitude)
• Personal trekking gear & clothing
• Extra beverages, bottled water, snacks & bar drinks
• Laundry services during trek
• SIM cards / charging fees / power banks

Itinerary

1. Day 1 · Arrival in Kathmandu. Arrive in Kathmandu and receive a traditional Nepali welcome. Enjoy a cultural orientation, trek briefing, and settle into a heritage-style stay. Highlight: Heritage accommodation & cultural welcome.
2. Day 2 · Kathmandu. Explore iconic temples and sacred sites, gaining insight into Himalayan spirituality. Prepare trekking gear and learn local customs. Highlight: Temple visits & cultural immersion.
3. Day 3 · Drive to Dharapani. Scenic drive through valleys and rivers to Dharapani, the official start of the trek. Highlight: Himalayan landscapes en route.
4. Day 4 · Dharapani to Chame. Trek through pine forests, villages, and monasteries, with your first glimpses of high Himalayan peaks. Highlight: Monastery trails & mountain views.
5. Day 5 · Chame to Upper Pisang. Ascend terraced fields to Upper Pisang. Evening stargazing with lama-led storytelling. Highlight: Starlit Himalayan myths.
6. Day 6 · Upper Pisang to Manang. Slow ascent past monasteries and stone settlements with tea breaks. Highlight: Monastery visits & traditional tea experience.
7. Day 7 · Manang. Explore yak wool weaving, local museums, and herbal tea rituals. Highlight: Cultural immersion & wellness.
8. Day 8 · Manang to Yak Kharka. Trek gently through alpine meadows with yaks and practice mindful breathing for altitude. Highlight: Alpine landscapes & mindful trekking.
9. Day 9 · Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi. Prayer flag dedication and briefing for Thorong-La high pass. Highlight: Sacred rituals & summit preparation.
10. Day 10 · Thorong-La Summit → Muktinath. Dawn ascent to Thorong-La Pass with sunrise views, followed by arrival at Muktinath for traditional blessings. Highlight: Thorong-La sunrise & sacred rituals.
11. Day 11 · Muktinath to Kagbeni. Morning mantra chanting, water purification, then trek into Kagbeni with salt-route history. Highlight: Mustang culture & spiritual rituals.
12. Day 12 · Kagbeni to Marpha. Follow ancient trade routes to Marpha, savor Thakali cuisine, and taste local apple brandy. Highlight: Thakali gastronomy & heritage evening.
13. Day 13 · Marpha → Jomsom → Pokhara. Descend to Jomsom and continue to Pokhara. Relax with herbal steam therapy and lakeside calm. Highlight: Wellness & lakeside retreat.
14. Day 14 · Pokhara → Kathmandu. Return to Kathmandu and conclude with a farewell ceremony, prayer flags, and celebratory feast. Highlight: Cultural closure & reflection.