Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Upon arriving in Kathmandu, you will be met by a representative from the trekking company and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and prepare for the trek.
In the morning, you will have the option to go on a guided tour of some of the cultural and historical sites in Kathmandu, such as the Pashupatinath Temple, the Boudhanath Stupa, and the Swayambhunath Temple.
In the afternoon, you will meet with your trekking guide to discuss the details of the trek and do any last-minute shopping for any necessary gear or supplies.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar (820m/2,690ft). Overnight in Besishahar.
You will start your journey with a drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar, which will take around 6-7 hours. You will have the option to stop along the way to visit some of the local villages and temples.
Upon arriving in Besishahar, you will check into a guesthouse and have dinner.
Day 4: Drive from Besishahar to Chame (2,710m/8,891ft). Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,185m/10,450ft). Overnight in Pisang.
After breakfast, you will continue your journey with a short drive from Besishahar to Chame, the starting point of the Annapurna Circuit Trek.
From Chame, you will begin your trek to Pisang, which will take around 6-7 hours. Along the way, you will pass through small villages and enjoy stunning views of the Annapurna and Lamjung Himal ranges.
Upon arriving in Pisang, you will check into a guesthouse and have dinner.
Day 5: Trek from Pisang to Manang (3,540m/11,619ft). Overnight in Manang.
After breakfast, you will continue your trek from Pisang to Manang, which will take around 6-7 hours. Along the way, you will pass through small villages and forests, and have the option to visit the Upper Pisang Monastery.
Upon arriving in Manang, you will check into a guesthouse and have dinner.
Day 6: Acclimatization day in Manang. Optional side trip to Gangapurna Lake. Overnight in Manang.
Today is an important day for acclimatization, as you will be spending the night at a high altitude. It is recommended to take it easy and rest to allow your body to adjust to the change in altitude.
You will have the option to go on a short side trip to visit the Gangapurna Lake, which offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
In the evening, you will have dinner and rest in your guesthouse.
Day 7: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4,050m/13,287ft). Overnight in Yak Kharka.
After breakfast, you will continue your trek from Manang to Yak Kharka, which will take around 5-6 hours. Along the way, you will pass through small villages and enjoy stunning views of the Annapurna and Lamjung Himal ranges.
Upon arriving in Yak Kharka, you will check into a guesthouse and have dinner.
Day 8: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m/15,091ft). Overnight in Thorong Phedi.
After breakfast, you will continue your trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi, which will take around 5-6 hours. Along the way, you will pass through small villages and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Upon arriving in Thorong Phedi, you will check into a guesthouse and have dinner.
Day 9: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) via Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,769ft). Overnight in Muktinath.
Today is the day you will cross the highest point of the trek, the Thorong La Pass. The trek from Thorong Phedi to the pass will take around 6-7 hours, and from the pass to Muktinath it will take around 3-4 hours.
Along the way, you will enjoy stunning views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri ranges.
Upon arriving in Muktinath, you will check into a guesthouse and have dinner.
Day 10: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2,700m/8,858ft). Overnight in Jomsom.
After breakfast, you will continue your trek from Muktinath to Jomsom, which will take around 5-6 hours. Along the way, you will pass through small villages and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Upon arriving in Jomsom, you will check into a guesthouse and have dinner.
Day 11: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
After breakfast, you will take a short flight from Jomsom to Pokhara, which will take around 25 minutes.
Upon arriving in Pokhara, you will check into a hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore the city.
Day 12: Sightseeing in Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
Today, you will have the option to go on a guided tour of some of the popular sights in Pokhara, such as the Bindhyabasini Temple, the International Mountain Museum, and the Peace Pagoda.
In the evening, you will have dinner and rest in your hotel.
Day 13: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, you will drive back to Kathmandu, which will take around 6-7 hours.
Upon arriving in Kathmandu, you will check into a hotel and have dinner.
Day 14: Sightseeing in Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
In the morning, you will have the option to go on a guided tour of some of the cultural and historical sites in Kathmandu, such as the Pashupatinath Temple, the Boudhanath Stupa, and the Swayambhunath Temple.
In the afternoon, you will have the rest of the day free to explore the city on your own or do some last-minute shopping.
In the evening, you will have dinner and rest in your hotel.
Day 15: Free day in Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Today is a free day to relax or explore the city on your own. You can visit some of the local markets or go on a short sightseeing tour to places of interest.
In the evening, you will have dinner and rest in your hotel.
Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
