Annapurna Short Circuit Trek 12 days 11 Night

Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport and Transport at Hotel (1 300 m).

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu, you will be welcomed heartily by a company representative at the airport and transfer to hotel with a short briefing session reflecting ancient local tradition, shrines, and temples found over here. Overnight in Kathmandu. (1000m).

Kathmandu to Besishahar(970m, 190km, 6 hours)

Receive you at your hotel by your guide and we will drive to Dumre via the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway, then follow the Marshyangdi River to Besisahar, a 6-hour trip overall.This is where our trek really starts. Spend night at Besishahar.

Besishahar to Chame(2800m, 90km, 6-7 hours)

Breakfast and get a local jeep drive sharing with other people that takes almost one full day travel for 6 to 7 hours. A scenic and adventure jeep drive. Stay night at guest house in Chame.

Chame to Pisang(3,300m,16km, 5-6 hours)

Leaving the village of Chame behind, walk out past the prayer wheels and cross wide rivers and pine forests on the way to Pisang.

Pisang to Manang(3,540m, 12km, 5-6 hours)

Cross the Marsyandi River on the way out to Manang. Leaving Pisang behind, head out west, passing several small villages and fascinating Buddhist monasteries before arriving at Manang, the largest village in the area.

Manang

Enjoy a rest day at Manang. The dramatic setting of Manang makes for a pleasant rest and acclimatization day with the added benefit of hot showers. The best way to acclimatize is to do some high climbing then return to the lower altitude of Manang for sleeping.

Manang to Yak Kharka(4,018m,9km, 5-6 hours)

Trek through Manang, where the altitude continues to rise as the route snakes through the mountains and up to Yakkharka. Enjoy gorgeous views of the Annapurna range during the hike and from the tea house at Yakkharka.

Yak Kharka to Thorong Hihg Camp/Phedi(4,450m,5km, 3-4 hours)

Trek from Yakkharka via pastures of grazing yak, small chortens and streams before arriving at Phedi.

Throng Phedi to Muktinath crossing Thorong La Pass(3,800m,13km, 8-9 hours)

This is a tougher uphill day walking up to Muktinath crossing over Thorong La Pass(5416m). Keep a slow steady pace and enjoy the views while hiking.

Muktinath to Pokhara(850m, 180km, 9 – 10 hours’ drive)

Breakfast, get local jeep drive to Jomsom for an hour drive and then get bus drive to Pokhara via Marpha, Kalopani, Ghasa, Tatopani and Beni, then Pokhara Baglung highway that takes whole day drive for 9 to 10 hours. Evening arrive in Pokhara and stay night at hotel in Pokhara.

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus.

We drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara today. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you can utilize your time for the last minute shopping or you can explore around the city. We celebrate the Farewell Dinner together with the trekking team and spend overnight at the hotel.

Final Departure to your home.

One of our representatives from Sange Sherpa Adventure Guide/Staff will drive you off to Tribhuwan International Airport, from where you will board your plan for another destination or your home country.

Nepal has many other natural and cultural beauties waiting to be explored. We willbe always ready to help you travelling around this amazing country. We will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements so that you can explore other parts.