Annapurna Circuit & Thorang-La Pass Trekking

Upon arrival at Kathmandu / Nepal international airport received by our staff and guide. Get transferred to your hotels in the heart of Kathmandu city, after checking in lovely rooms. Having time to get refreshed then join with other members for briefing, provided by our guide. The briefing includes information of the hotels, Kathmandu city tour and details on trekking. Evening a warm welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepali Restaurants with cultural programs along with dinner.

A leisure morning having breakfast our city and cultural guide picks you for an exciting sightseeing tour. The tour of Kathmandu and Nepal’s Heritage Sites of cultural and historical interest. Rest of the afternoon free preparation for
Annapurna Circuit & Thorang-La Pass Trekking.

Morning after breakfast, depart for the adventure Annapurna Circuit & Thorang-
La Pass Trek. A drive to cover 176 km or 109 miles to Bhesishar Town from
Kathmandu. An exciting overland journey following the main Kathmandu and
Pokhara Highway for few hours. Then our route diverts from Dumre Town
heading north to Bhesishar, the headquarters town of Lamjung District.
On arrival transfer into a nice hotel or lodge, having time to browse around
the market of Bhesishar. Observe the local native of Mid-West Nepal cultures
and traditions of both Hindu and Buddhism religions.

From Bhesishar after a refreshing stop, morning another short exciting drive to reach Manang district in Dharapani Village. The morning drive follows the Masrsyangdi River to reach Syange village. Then the road winds up to Jagat village to reach Chamje and Tal villages to enter the district of Manang. Then finally the drive ends reaching Dharapani village for overnight stop in the comfort of a nice lodge. The air gets cooler from Dharapani village onwards, located on junction of
Annapurna and Manaslu Circuit route.

Our adventurous walks starts from Dharapani heading higher region of Manang areas on the northern sides of Annapurna Himalayas. The walk follows on winding path within rhododendron and pine forest to Bagarchap and Danaque villages.
Then a steep climb for an hour to Timang a large mountain village.
From here onwards with strong Buddhist religion and culture with views of
Mt. Manaslu and Lamjung Himal. Stopping in Timang village for lunch, afternoon
few hours’ walk to Koto village. After a short rest, less than hour climb on gradual
uphill to overnight stop in Chame. The headquarters town of Manang district with many good lodges with views of Lamjung Himal towards south.

Morning from Chame Town, adventure continues getting closer towards mountainous region, as walk follows through pine and rhododendron tree lines. On reaching a small village of Bhratang, then climb after crossing a bridge above Masrsyangdi River. Reaching on top in a small place called Dukure Pokhari for lunch stop. A lovely view of Pisang Peak and Annapurna II and IV, after lunch downhill to enter Manang Valley at Pisang Village. Overnight in a nice simple lodge with grand views of surrounding snow-capped peaks.

After breakfast walk leads into dense tree lines with short climb to a high ridge.
From the top grand views of Annapurna II, III, Gangapurna Himal with Chulu’s and Pisang peak. The trail follows down to Hongde village, entering into barren and arid landscapes, reaching Braga village with an old monastery.
Having time for short visit of the old Braga Monastery enriched with Buddhist relics. The interior festooned with idols of the famous saints and Gurus with statues of Buddha. From here a short walk to Manang village. An interesting village, where houses built in a traditional Tibetan style and Manang people are known for rich heritage culture and traditions.

A necessary rest day for acclimatization before heading higher elevation, towards high Thorang-La Pass. Various viewpoints to explore around Manang village, the best and short is hike for few hours to Gangapurna Himal Icefall.
Walk down to the river, after the bridge a short climb to the viewpoint and enjoy
the dramatic scenery. Overlooking Gangapurna massif Icefall and glaciers with views of Annapurna II, III with Manang small Glacial Lake.
The other places to visit is Ice Lake north east of Manang Village, takes nearly 6 hours walks both ways.

After pleasant rest day in Manang, morning walk follows on gradual path to Ghunsang village. Then on winding uphill to reach Yak Kharka, an interesting high altitude walks with views of Chulu West Peak. Then cross a small stream to reach Yak Kharka, a small settlement with several good lodges. At Yak Kharka for lunch and overnight halt. Enjoy the afternoon with short walks with tremendous views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.

Morning heading high area, to the base of Thorang-la after a climb along the river bank, walk leads at Thorang Phedi, from here an hour of steep climb reaches at Thorang High Camp for lunch and overnight stop. Afternoon relax and take a rest saving energy for the climb to the top of Thorang-La Pass.

The main highlight of the adventure, having an early breakfast carrying a packed lunch for the long tough day. Start the morning at the break of dawn following an undulating uphill path to reach on top Thorang-La. The Pass is adorned with a board with the name of the pass and exact height. Includes hundreds of colorful Buddhist prayer flags, enjoy the alluring panorama of surrounding giant peaks.
From the highest point of the adventure facing views of Chulu’s, Annapurna’s with Damodar Himal with Dhaulagiri Himal. As far as Manaslu range towards east, then a long downhill to reach the bottom of Thorang-La around Mustang district.

From the western base of Thorang-La, a gradual walk to Muktinath for overnight stop. A holy pilgrimage sites for Hindus followers, the word Muktinath literally means ‘a place for Nirvana or Liberation’.

At Muktinath, having time to visit the Muktinath Temple premises and its wonderful 108 water spouts. After breakfast taking a break from the walks, for the day scenic drive to Tatopani Village. Board on 4WD Jeep or similar an exciting journey downhill with a drop of 1,200 m to Kaligandaki River Valley.
The drive leads to Jomsom, headquarters of Mustang with a small airstrip above the Kaligandaki River. From Jomsom journey continues heading down past lovely villages of Marpha and Tukuche. Then reaching back into tree line of pines, oaks and rhododendron around Kalapani village. Facing grand views of Dhaulagiri Icefall with Tukuche and Nilgiri’s peaks. After a short stop head down to Lete Village with superb views of Mt. Annapurna-I, Nilgiri’s and Dhaulagiri.
Then following the river to Tatopani Village, after driving through the world deepest gorge of Kaligandaki River. At Tatopani (Hot Spring) village of sub-tropical climate check into a nice lodge. After lunch enjoy refreshing dip in the hot spring pools, located at the bank of Kaligandaki River.

From Tatopani, our walk continues after a good breakfast, following the river and then after crossing the bridge above Kaligandaki River. Our route diverts heading uphill towards terraced hillside, with nice farm villages, after a steep climb.
Rest of walk is enjoyable with gradual ups to Sikha and Chitre Villages, then last steep climb of the day to reach Ghorepani village. Situated amidst forest at the bottom of Poon Hill famous viewpoints for sunrise and panorama of Himalayan peaks.

Morning an hour hike to Poon Hill reaching on time for stunning sunrise views over chain of mountains. Includes world’s three highest peaks of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu Himal. As well as views of majestic Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”, after a wonderful time at Poon Hill. Walk down to Ghorepani for breakfast and enjoy the last day walk of the adventures. The trail follows through beautiful rhododendron forested gradual path. Then a long descend after Ulleri village to reach Thirkhedhunga with beautiful waterfalls. From here a short descend to Hille farm village for last overnight stop around the hills of Annapurna Himalaya.

Completing the adventurous Annapurna Circuit Trek, morning after breakfast get board in local jeep. The drive follows through farm terraces, within warmer areas to reach Nayapul Town. On the main road of Beni, Baglung and Pokhara Highway.
From here a few hour drives to scenic Pokhara, on arrival transfer into a nice hotel by beautiful Phewa Lake. Afternoon enjoy the walk around the Lakeside street lined with shops, stores and fancy restaurants.

Himalayan Snow reserves a free day in Pokhara, a perfect and beautiful place to
enjoy a leisure and relaxing day. Pokhara is famous and popular for various
adventure sports, like Paragliding, Zip-Line and Bungee Jumping.
Interest people can request for the adventure sports with Himalayan Snow to
enjoy grand thrills for an hour. Rest of the day enjoy the individual activities or
book for a tour around Pokhara’s natural wonderful sites.

Morning in Pokhara at leisure enjoy short tour around Pokhara’s natural wonders,
of waterfalls, deep caves along with views. Afternoon transfer to Pokhara airport
for short scenic flight to Kathmandu, during air enjoy grand views of Himalayan
peaks. On reaching Kathmandu airport transfer to your respective hotels, rest of
the day at leisure.

Last day in Kathmandu and in Nepal, after a great and wonderful experience on Annapurna Circuit & Thorang-La Pass Trekking. As time for your international flight transfer to Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport. Then bidding farewell to guide, staff and the Nepal Himalayas. As you step into air terminal for homeward bound or to respective countries.