12 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek

On your first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, the Haven Holidays representative will receive you. After getting introduced to the staff, your baggage will be loaded either in a car, coach or bus as per group size. A short drive to the centre of Kathmandu city, where your hotel is located. On checking into your lovely rooms, getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, then get ready for group briefing. Where you will meet with other members of the 13-day Annapurna Circuit Trek. 

The guide or group leader brief with related information regarding the trek, and local culture. Includes details on accommodation and food hours of walks and overnight stops and views along the treks.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu with all required preparations for the trek. 

Drive for Chame with a packed breakfast with a private or shared jeep. It's a long drive of 10 hours minimum. 

Leave Kathmandu and begin driving along the Trishuli River and from Mungling, you will head for Dumre and then to Besisahar. 

Further, you will drive to Dharapani village. Next, you will continue driving through the lovely forest of pines and rhododendrons past Bagarchap and Danaque villages. You will head to Koto, a village where the route to Manang and Nar-Phu is located. The drive follows slow and easy ups to reach Chame town for an overnight stay, as the air gets much cooler on gaining height. 

Stay overnight at the lodge at Chame. Have a sound sleep as you are tired after a long drive of more than 10 hours. 

From Chame onwards towards the main scenic valley of Manang, a morning walk follows the river through serene woods. Reaching the village of Brathang, and then crossing a bridge with a gradual climb to the top of a ridge. Places with a few Tea-House and shops, for possible lunch stops facing grand views of Pisang Peak.

Afternoon walk downhill on a wide field below towering Annapurna-II and A-IV. Slowly the walk ends on reaching a windswept village at Pisang for an overnight halt.

Today a short distance walk to the main Manang village, start the morning on a gradual trail. The climb starts amidst lovely trees of pines and rhododendrons reaching a high ridge facing grand views of Manang Valley. The towering snow-clad peaks of Annapurna and Chulu outline the valley of Manang.  

A slow descent leads to Humdre village with a small airport, where flight seldom operates from Pokhara to Humdre. From here walk on a gradual wide trail to Braga with an old monastery on top of the village. Tour of the monastery leads to a short steep climb, visit the monastery interior enriched with ancient artefacts.
Vibrant colourful religious paintings decorate the monastery with age-old idols of Lord Buddha and other famous saints and Gurus. The monastery offers spectacular views of Chulu’s, Pisang peaks with Annapurna Himalaya range of peaks. After an interesting visit to the monastery, a short walk leads to Manang village, the main settlement of Manang district. At Manang nice good lodges for overnight comforts with an excellent food menu to enjoy along with close views of snow mountains. 

Alternative Route: There are two routes to Manang. The easier low route follows the valley floor via Homgde, while the more strenuous but far more scenically impressive high route climbs above the river on the north side of the valley. The high route takes about three hours longer but is worth it. The trail enters pine groves to reveal views of the small turquoise lake of Mring Tso and crosses a bridge to continue ascending steeply on the switchbacks to Ghyaru (3670m). Ghyaru is an interesting gompa in the village and the views of Annapurna ll Annapurna lll and Great Valley are superb from here. The trail stays high after passing a kani and 30 minutes later traverses above a ruined dzong once used by the local Ghale dynasty. After walking through the juniper forest reach the nice Ngawal village. The village is situated at an elevation of around 3660 meters and is known for its traditional architecture, cultural heritage and stunning views of the surrounding mountains including Annapurna II and IV.  The route continues to a decent very arid valley to join to lower route.

A leisure extra day in Manang for acclimatization before venturing to higher areas towards Thorang-La Pass. Enjoy the morning exploring the traditional village of Manang adorned with Tibetan Buddhism culture and colorful heritage.

The best hike is to Gangapurna Glacier and Ice-Fall, located south of Manang village a few hour's walk to the river. Crossing a bridge, a short steep climb takes you close to Gangapurna Himal Ice-Fall and glaciers. Enjoying the glorious morning views of surrounding towering peaks. Afternoon at leisure marvelling at the grand views that surround the Manang Valley and the village.

Another short day from Manang to Yak Kharka, the morning walk leads towards west past Tenki, the last village of Manang. An enjoyable pleasant trek with a slow gradual uphill on a winding path to Ghunsang, facing views of Gangapurna, and Tilicho peaks. As the walk proceeds overlooking Chulu West peak at a near distance, then finally the morning ends reaching Yak Kharka. A small settlement with several nice lodges and guest houses, enjoy lunch and overnight stop at Yak Kharka. 
Having a free afternoon to enjoy a short walk and marvel at the glorious grand views of Gangapurna, Tilicho peak with Chulu West. 

Trek this morning for a few hours to High Camp of Thorang-La Pass, but the gain in altitude makes the walk slower. The day starts on the gradual trail to Ledar a small settlement with few Tea houses and lodges. Located on route to Chulu West Base Camp and towards our route to Thorang-La. From Ledar on a winding pleasant trail with a short descent to Jarsang Khola / stream. A slow climb and then on an almost level path to Thorang Phedi. Situated on a corner at the edge of Manang Valley rim, having a refreshing break. From here last steep climb of less than an hour to High Camp, located on a flat ridge top a few hours ahead of Thorang-La Pass. The High Camp shelters a few simple good lodges, hidden behind massif snow peaks and rocky cliffs. Check into a room with basic facilities, this will be the highest point of the trek for lunch and overnight stop.

Drive back to Pokhara by sharing a jeep or public bus. You will drive through beautiful landscapes and mountain panorama. The drive today is very thrilling and adventurous as the country road is sometimes bumping and dusty as well. However, it will be very exciting to drive along the road from Muktinath to Pokhara. 

Arrive in Pokhara and rest and relax at the hotel. 

After Breakfast, Pokhara sightseeing tour, boating in Fewa Lake, visit Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot. 

You can relax at the hotel or have a massage at the spa and enjoy your favourite dish here in Pokhara shopping,  Paragliding, and Ultra Light Flight(Optional).

Drive to Kathmandu passing through Damuali, Dumre and Mugling. Drive further along Trishuli River and arrive at hotel. Check in Hotel and relax. Buy some stuffs if you want.

Go to attend farewell dinner with Haven Holidays Team in the evening.

Last day in Nepal and at Kathmandu, as time for your respective airlines flight departures. Our guide, staff transfers you to the airport, then bid farewell to Nepal till you return for another exciting adventure.