Kathmandu: 9-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek via Thorong La Pass

What's included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off services
• Authorized, English-speaking trekking guide (porter available at an additional cost)
• All required trekking permits, paperwork, Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fees, and applicable government taxes
• Tea house / lodge accommodation during the trek (8 nights)
• 1 night accommodation at a tourist-standard hotel in Pokhara
• All meals (breakfast *8, lunch *9, and dinner*8) during the trek for Full Package bookings
• Guide services including full insurance coverage
• Transportation as per the itinerary and group size: - Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus - Besisahar to Dharapani by shared jeep
• Jomsom to Pokhara by bus
• Luggage storage facility
• Luxury tourist AC sofa-seater bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu
• All staff-related expenses, including meals, accommodation, salary, equipment, insurance, and transportation
• Experience the ascent to Thorong La at 5,416 meters above sea level.
• Experience diverse landscapes: lush green valleys, Tibetan villages and Himalaya
• Enjoy a local culture: Meet the local people & learn and experience hospitality
• Explore the picturesque village of Upper Pisang with stunning mountain views
• Visit the sacred Muktinath Temple, a pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists

What's not included

• Soft and hard drinks
• Travel and rescue insurance
• International flights; Nepalese visa fee
• Tips for guide(s),
• Tips for porter(s), if hired
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
• Extra night accommodation in Pokhara/Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary

Itinerary

1. Day 1 · Kathmandu/Pokhara to Besishar & Dharapani. (7–8 hours, 175 km drive) We’ll pick you up early from your hotel and start our scenic journey through the Nepali countryside. Travel by public bus to Besisahar, then hop on a local jeep to Dharapani. Enjoy rolling valleys, terraced fields, and charming villages, with distant Himalayan peaks on the horizon. It’s a g…
2. Day 2 · Trek from Dharapani to Chame. (6 hours, approx. 13 km, 2,670 m) Today we begin trekking! Walk through Bhote villages, pine and oak forests, and open fields. Pause to admire streams and the surrounding mountains. By the time we reach Chame, you’ll feel the first real sense of the Annapurna Circuit. Relax and soak in the alpine atmosphere at your…
3. Day 3 · Trek from Chame to Upper Pisang. (5–6 hours, approx. 15 km, 3,200 m) Climb steadily to Upper Pisang via the scenic Bhratang Valley. Take your time to admire Lamjung Himal and surrounding peaks. Explore the village, meet locals, and enjoy the vibrant Himalayan culture.
4. Day 4 · Trek from Upper Pisang to Manang. (5–6 hours, approx. 16 km, 3,540 m) We continue our trek through forests and valleys toward Manang. Enjoy breathtaking views of Tilicho Peak, Annapurna III, and Annapurna IV. Arrive in Manang and rest at a teahouse, giving your body time to acclimatize before higher elevations.
5. Day 5 · Acclimatization in Manang. (4,050 m) Today is all about rest and acclimatization. If you’re up for it, take an optional hike to Gangapurna Glacier Lake or nearby icefalls for stunning mountain views.
6. Day 6 · Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka. (4 hours, approx. 7 km, 4,050 m) A shorter trek today, giving us time to adjust to higher altitude. Walk through alpine pastures with sweeping mountain views and feel the crisp Himalayan air. Arrive in Yak Kharka and unwind at a cozy teahouse, ready for tomorrow’s climb.
7. Day 7 · Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi. (4–5 hours, approx. 6 km, 4,450 m) We gradually ascend across rocky paths and suspension bridges to Thorong Phedi, the base camp for Thorong La. Take it slow, enjoy the scenery, and settle into your teahouse. Tonight, get a good rest for the big pass-crossing tomorrow.
8. Day 8 · Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass. (7–8 hrs trek) We begin the day very early, around 4:00 AM, to cross Thorong La Pass (5,416 m) before the winds pick up. The climb is challenging but incredibly rewarding, with wide Himalayan panoramas and vibrant prayer flags marking the top of one of the world’s highest trekking passes. We descend steadily to Mukt…
9. Day 9 · Drive from Muktinath to Pokhara by bus. (5-6 hours, approx. 110 km)