This trek around the entire Annapurna is about 300 km. You will trek through lowland villages to the remote Manang region, through a pass (5,416 meters), and through the Muktinath and Kaligandaki valleys. There are two famous Himalayan valleys, Manang and Mustang, along the way which maintain the living heritages of the Gurung, Manangi, Magar and Thakali cultures. This trek starts from Besishahar, about a five hour drive from Pokhara. The first few days you trek with a view of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges and then you enter the Manang Valley. The trail continuously follows the Marsyangdi River with the beautiful Himalayan settlements of Pisang, Humde, Ngawal, Manang, etc. Along the way there are numbers of monasteries, lakes and caves that are worth visiting. The Tilicho Lake, at 4,920 meters, the lake situated in the highest altitude in the world, is also possible by doing a side-trip of an extra 3 to 4 days. Crossing the pass is challenging because of bad weather and altitude problems, but if you follow the prescribed itinerary and listen to your body you can still do it easily. After the long descent from the pass you reach Muktinath, where you join the Jomsom trek, and if you are running out of time, you can fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and save one week.
Day 01. On arrival in Kathmandu, welcoming and transfer to hotel by representative and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02. After breakfast, full day sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley.
Day 03. Early morning, after breakfast transfer to Beshishar (823m) by Bus from Kathmandu.
Day 04. Beshishar to Bahundanda (1311m), (6 - 7hrs)
Day 05. Bahundanda to Chamjee (15035m), (6 - 7hrs)
Day 06. Chamjee to Dharapani (1943m), (5 - 6hrs)
Day 07. Dharapani to Chame (2713m), (5 - 6hrs)
Day 08. Chame to Pisang (3240m), (5 - 6hrs)
Day 09. Pisang to Manang (3540m), (5 - 6hrs)
Day 10. Manang - rest day to acclimatize (day trip from Manang 5hrs)
Day 11. Manang to Yak Kharka (4195m), (4 - 5hrs)
Day 12. Yak Kharka to Phedi (4430m), (4 to 5hrs)
Day 13. Phedi to Thorong-La (Pass), (5416m) and Muktinath (3802m), (9 - 10hrs)
Day 14. Muktinath to Kagbeni (2850m), (2-3 hrs) to balance your long trip from the top
Day 15. Kagbeni to Marpha (2650m), (5 - 6hrs)
Day 16. Marpha to Ghasa (2010m), (5 - 6hrs)
Day 17. Ghasa to Tatopani (Hot Springs), (1189m), (5 - 6hrs)
Day 18. Tatopani, rest day and relaxation with hot springs bath Or, Trek to Beni and drive to Pokhara
Day 19. Hot Springs to Ghorepani (2850m), (8 - 9hrs) / Sightseeing in Pokhara
Day 20 Ghorepani (early morning hike to Poon Hill for sunrise!) to Tadapani (2680m), (4 – 5hrs) /
Pokhara to Kathmandu by surface or by flight (1395m)
Day 21 Tadapani to Ghandruk (1951m), (3 - 4hrs) / Depart from Kathmandu
Day 22 Ghandruk to Naya Pul (1093m), (3 - 4hrs) and drive to Pokhara (830m.).
Day 23 After breakfast, full day sightseeing in Pokhara.
Day 24 Pokhara to Kathmandu by surface or by flight (1395m)
Day 25. Transfer to Airport to connect flight for final destination.