Round Annapurna Trek Content

On your first day in Kathmandu, our correspondent will welcome you and take you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may have free time to roam around the adjacent street of your hotel. In the evening we will have a tour briefing and Q&A session before going to dinner.Please have your questions ready to ask.Right after this tour briefing session we walk to the local restaurent  for the first taste of the various Nepali cuisines available. 

Welcome Dinner

Hotel

In the morning, after breakfast, we will take a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu the whole day. We will roam around Pashupatinath Temple, the famous Hindu sanctum of Nepal. Then we will also walk in Swayambhunath and Boudhanath- two important stupas representing Tibetan Buddhism. We can also take a walk in the Garden of Dreams in Thamel. 

Our tour guide will explain the program of our Round Annapurna with Tilicho Lake trek in the evening and introduce you to other participants. 

Breakfast

Hotel

After breakfast, we will start our long journey towards Annapurna. We will drive by bus along the rolling hills of Trishuli River. We will hike through terraced rice fields and picturesque huts. We will travel through Pokhara and reach Besisahar, where we will dine and rest for the night. 

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

Tea House

After breakfast, we will drive by private jeep to Dharapani, the starting point of our trek. Driving along the windy path past the small villages of Syange, Jagat, and Chamje, we will shortly arrive at Dharapani. Along the route today, the Marshyangdi River will be our constant friend. We will see Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Annapurnas from our windows in good weather. 

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

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Starting from Dharapani, we will walk for an hour, followed by a long climb to the villages of Bagarchap and Danque. From here, we will see Annapurna I rising in the distance. Following a steep climb, we will encounter numerous prayer walls and gompas of Timang Village. 

After crossing a final pine forest, we will arrive in Chame, the capital of the Manang district. Here, we will find many shops and can observe the majestic Lamjung Himal and Mount Manaslu. 

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, we will walk through a thick forest in a narrow and steep valley, which finally opens onto the country of Manang and its Tibetan architecture. After the hamlet of Bhratang and Dhukure Pokhari, we will cross a bridge to go to the north bank of the Marsyhangdi River. 

In the afternoon, we will visit the authentic village of Upper Pisang and its monastery. We are in front of the immense north face of Annapurna II, 7937 m. We will enjoy the exceptional panorama of Chulu and Pisang Peak before going back down to the lodge.

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

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We will begin a climb on the imposing flanks of Annapurna II. We will then walk on a flat level to Hongde village; a short walk further will allow us to discover the village of Braga, which has an important monastery. 

We will continue our route to Manang, where we will have a breathtaking view of Annapurna II, III, and IV, Manaslu, and Pisang Peak, mountains located in the Himalayan range. The village of Manang is larger than the one we stopped at since the start of our trek. We will appreciate the bakeries and the yak steak regularly offered in the lodges of this typical village.

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

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Today is a well-deserved rest day for adapting to the high altitude of the Manang region. There are several options to spend this day: we can explore the local monastery, take a walk towards Gangapurna Lake, or hike to Chongkor viewpoint. There’s also an interesting Milarepa cave at 4100 m. 

Or, we can also head towards Lake Tilicho (4,919 m), a glacial lake adorned with magnificent colors at first light and with the title of the highest lake in the world. This lake is not part of our Round Annapurna Trek; you have to take a detour to reach it, which will add another 3 days to your trip. 

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, we will hike along the Marshyangdi River and climb to Khangsar, the last village in the region. This village is known for its gompa and for the friendliness of the people who live here. 

From here, we follow a trail that overlooks the Khangsar Kola River. We will come across two abandoned old monasteries, and then we will continue our ascent to Siri Kharka, where we will retire for dinner and night. 

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

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Notice how the landscape around you has become lunar, thin, and surprising. Today, the trail is relatively easy, but you have to be careful as you may encounter a large quantity of loose stones. We will first ascend a steep slope and pass through a narrow path. 

Exiting this narrow path, we will have a wide trail ahead till we arrive at Tilicho Base Camp, located at the foot of the summit of the same name and the Khangsar Kola River. 

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

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A beautiful climb through the moraines to the lake awaits us today. With breakfast at the camp in front of Tilicho Peak, Gangapurna, and Khangsar Kang. We now climb the steep ridge for approximately 3 hours to reach Lake Tilicho. 

At approximately 5000 m altitude, Lake Tilicho is the glacial accumulation of the entire northern part of Annapurna. Being linked to the epic Ramayana, this lake is an important Hindu pilgrimage site that also offers breathtaking panorama of the Annapurna Peaks and Tilicho Peak (7134 m). The edge of the lake will be dotted with wildflowers in spring and summer. 

We will return to Tilicho Base Camp for lunch and descend to Siri Kharka for the night. 

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

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Leaving base camp, we will follow a little-used wild trail that will take us to Yak Kharka. The Tilicho Base Camp and the village of Yak Khara are at almost the same altitude. Therefore, the path will sometimes take us up and down icy slopes, which we will need to be wary of. 

Passing through the Khangsar village, we now descend to the Thorung Khola valley. We will now walk slowly to the pretty hamlet of Yak Kharka, following the Chulu Peak barrier to the east. We are now at the high pastures of Yak Kharka, where we will probably have the chance to see the local herds of yaks and wild goats.

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

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We will leave our lodge in Yak Khara to reach Thorung Phedi via Letdar. We will have the privilege of seeing waterfalls and small lakes while contemplating the immensity of the Annapurna massif in the distance. We will undoubtedly come across yaks and certainly small groups of monkeys, regulars of this path. 

After Letdar, we will ascend to Thorung Phedi, which in Nepali means at the bottom of Thorong. The landscapes remain lunar, and the vegetation is rare, but the views of Gundang, Syagang, Thorung Peak, and Khatungkan are magnificent. 

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

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A beautiful and strenuous day of walking at altitude awaits us. Early in the morning, we will begin the climb to the summit of the famous Thorong La Pass. The first part of the climb is steep up to High Camp, then becomes gentler. As the altitude increases, we walk more and more slowly. The last part is a series of jumps, which ultimately leads to the summit of the pass, framed by the high peaks of Thorong Peak, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri. 

After savoring the moment, we will begin a long descent towards Muktinath. We will visit this famous Hindu temple and settle into the lodge on arrival. We are now in a completely different universe: the Mustang region.

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

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We leave the village of Muktinath and cross a small pass through superb mountain landscapes. On the way, with a bit of luck, we can see the Bharal, the blue sheep of the Himalayas. When we reach Jharkot, we will take a small tour of Sakya Gompa and then descend to Kagbeni. 

From Kagbeni, a fairly steep descent takes us to Lupra, a small village hidden in the Lupra Khola gorges. Far from the hiking trails, the village has managed to keep all its charm. After a short break in the village, we head into the Kali Gandaki gorges and end the day in Jomsom.

Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

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We will board a domestic flight early in the morning to reach Pokhara. As soon as we take off, we can admire the view of the South Nilgiri, which is located at 6839m. After we arrive in Pokhara, we will transfer you to your hotel, near the tourist district of Lakeside. 

You will have a free afternoon: everyone can take the opportunity to stroll on the banks of Lake Phewa or go shopping on the main shopping street.

If you like, you can also extend your stay in Pokhara and enjoy boat rides, paragliding, massage, or rafting. You can also extend your days in Kathmandu to explore Nagarkot, Shivapuri National Park, Kakani, or Chandragiri. 

Breakfast

Hotel

Free time to enjoy the Nepalese atmosphere a little longer and make your last purchases. Also, we would love to hear your trekking experiences and feedbacks.You will be taken to Kathmandu airport in the afternoon for the international flight to your home country. 

Breakfast