When you arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal's vibrant capital, you will be greeted by our welcoming team. We'll assist you with the necessary planning before your trekking adventure begins and ensure your stay at the boutique hotels is comfortable. It is an excellent time to visit Kathmandu's cultural wonders, like the Pashupatinath Temple, Swoyambhunath (Monkey's Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and others or just shop, relax and get ready for the adventure.

Our second day of the Annapurna Circuit Trek begins with an early breakfast. There is no direct flight connection to reach there. Today we will drive around 172 kilometers to Besisahar- headquarter of Lumjung District. The drive takes about 6 to 7 hours, depending on the road conditions. While the drive may be difficult due to the twisting mountain roads, it will be worthwhile for the spectacular landscape that awaits us along the way.

As we leave the busy city, we will be greeted by breathtaking scenery, lush green valleys, and quaint towns nestled in the Himalayan foothills. The day's highlight will be catching the first glimpse of the spectacular Annapurna mountain range in the distance, exciting us with anticipation and excitement for the adventures that lay ahead.

The third day of the Annapurna Circuit Trek begins with an early morning breakfast. Today we will drive to Chame, a distance of around 66 kilometers. The off-road drive takes approximately 5 to 6 hours to complete it. After Dharapani, you will drive via the villages Bagarchhap and Danaqyu, from which you will be able to see the mountain Mt. Manaslu (8163m/26782ft). After passing through several pine trees and landslides, you'll arrive at Chame, a very old town with a spectacular view of Mt. Annapurna II (7937m/26040ft) and a long praying wheel that chants the praying mantra. You'll have the opportunity to explore the area with a guide before spending the night there.

After leaving Chame, we pass through Telekhu, enjoying the stunning views of Annapurna and Pisang Peak. We then cross a suspension bridge to return to the south bank of the Marsyangdi River. Continuing through the upper reaches of the Manang Valley, we trek through a pine forest before reaching Pisang, where we will stay for the night.

The town of Pisang marks the beginning of our journey into the upper Manang area. Today, we travel to Braga, a Tibetan village renowned for its unique architecture, with mud-built houses stacked one on top of another. A highlight of Braga is its Gompa, the largest Buddhist monastery in the Manang region. Manang itself is a popular trekking destination and serves as an important acclimatization stop before ascending to higher altitudes. The village is also the district's commercial hub, featuring traditional Manangi homes. Today's walk will take approximately 5 to 6 hours, and we'll spend the night in Manang.

Manang village is a notable community of Managi people who practice Tibetan Buddhism as their religion. This community combines old-world charm with modern facilities in a lovely valley below the Himalayas. On an acclimatization day, you can participate in a variety of activities in Manang village. Gangapurna Lake, located near Manang village, offers gorgeous blue water.

Next, take a trip to a nearby famous cave of monks. This visit to the cave assures that you are blessed by the holy monks for a successful journey. In addition, the surrounding village of Brabal has various Buddhist monasteries where you can attend prayer sessions. We rest at Manang village for the night.

After breakfast, we take an easy path through the heart of the landslides region, where we can see magnificent rock formations. We then trek up to Tilicho base camp, where we can see Tilicho Peak and other nearby snow peaks.

We must be cautious to avoid slides on the gravel route and probable avalanches nearer the Tilicho Base Camp. Tonight, we'll stay at Tilicho Base Camp.

We will embark on a hazardous early morning hike from Tilicho Base Camp to the Lake via sandy trails. Our pathway consists mostly of dried landslides and narrow trails. The travel to Tilicho Lake takes approximately 3 hours. Tilicho Lake is regarded one of the world's highest-altitude lakes which is at 4,950 meters above the sea level. Tilicho's lake remains deep blue and tranquil. The landscape around the Lake is charming with the wind blowing at a fast pace most of the time. After some time, we'll hike back to base camp and overnight there.

Today, we descend to Khangsar village, passing by stunning historic monasteries and gumba, crossing a river, and hiking up to yak kharka. This is the finest place to stay and view the majestic Mount Annapurna and Gangapurna peaks. Overnight at the Lodge.

Overnight, we will be accommodated in the best possible trekking lodge/hotel with delicious meals which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner (B+L+D).

Today, you will enjoy the breathtaking vista of the majestic Himalayas. The trail gradually climbs via Phedi, the yak pasture to Ledar, and then continues on the level trail through the bush, across the river, and arriving at Phedi. Overnight at the lodge.

Today's trek will be the most challenging part of the journey, as we will be traversing Thorong La Pass (5416 m), one of the world's highest passes. It is also the highest point on the trail. To avoid the afternoon wind, we get up at around 3 a.m. to Thorong Phedi and push ourselves against the high altitude and cold air.

When you get to the Thorong La Pass, simply looking at the breathtaking environment will make you feel as if nature has generously rewarded your efforts. From here, you can see the Himalayan peaks stretching to Tibet in the north, and if you glance back, Annapurna stands proudly and towering.

We descend from Thorong La Pass to Muktinath, which is a sacred Hindu and Buddhist site. Muktinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishu, one of Hinduism's greatest gods. Muktinath contains 108 stone sprouts through which the cool Kali Gandaki river flows. In addition to the water sprouts, visitors may see the natural eternal flame at Muktinath, which has been blazing for many years.

Following a sacred visit to the Muktinath Temple, we continue our trek and descend toward Jomsom. The trail to Jomsom is on a pitch road, but it takes around 4 hours and offers stunning views of the mountains and  terrain. There is a stop point along the journey that is popular with people for snapping photos and enjoying the scenery.

Alternatively, you can travel from Muktinath to Jomsom on the vehicle and simply rest in the hotel or you can explore the beautiful Dhumba lake located at 2,830 meters which is 30 minutes drive form Jomsom. The Kuchhap Terenga monastery is located above the Dhumba lake at an altitude of 3000 meters which takes 25 minutes to reach on foot. The monastery holds a highly sacred and religious place among Mustang's monasteries. The monastery features idols of Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambhava), Hopang Me, Chengresi, and Phapa Jhempal, as well as wall paintings.

In October/November, visitors may meet the Dhekep, a masked dance ceremony performed by Lamas. The monastery also offers a bird's-eye view over Marpha, Syang, Thini, Dhumba, and Jomsom villages.

After the early breakfast, you will drive to Pokhara which takes around 7 hours. There are beautiful villages like Kalopani, Tatopani which you will pass along the way. We will stop on the way to have a lunch with the beautiful scenery of the local village and then continue to Pokhara.

After your amazing adventure in the mountains, it's time to dine on some western food in Pokhara and have a clean shower at the hotel. If you have the leisure, you can explore the busy town at your own pace. If you want, our guide will accompany you on a tour of the vibrant lakeside city of Pokhara.

Our team will assist you with your bags and transfer you to the Pokhara airport for your scheduled return trip. After landing at Kathmandu, we will transport you to your hotel, where you can rest or tour & sightseeing until your international flight. If there is any request or activities, you prefer then our team can assist or organize upon the prior notice.

After the amazing mountain adventure, it is time for the departure. Mountain Travel Nepal’s team will assist you with the luggage and pick you up for the smooth transfer to the airport as per your International flight time.