Annapurna Circuit Yoga Trek – 15 days

We will pick you up at the airport and transfer to your hotel.There will be a tour briefing and you will meet your Yoga teacher. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner. O/n at Hotel.

Breakfast in the morning before leaving Kathmandu along with our crew to reach Bulbule via Besisahar. It takes about 6-7 hours to reach our destination. Beshishar is the headquarters of Lamjung district of Nepal.

The drive takes around four hours on the Prithivi Highway towards Pokhara & passes several valleys and villages mostly along the banks of beautiful rivers Trishuli & Marsyangdi. After Dumre on Prithvi Highway, the way takes a right turn & separates from the Prithivi Highway to Besisahar. Now we drive through the forests, terraced plains on the bank of Marsyangdi River for about two hours to reach Bulbule .O/n at Lodge.

After sunrise, Yoga with our group before starting our journay; Crossing Marshyangdi Khola (river) along the suspension bridge we reach the ACAP check post, passing a majestic waterfall, watching monkeys along the way, the trail reaches to Ngadi and to Lampata. Then, finally making a short steep climb, we reach Baundanda and then climb to Lili Bhir, where we visit the small hot spring. The trek then continues to Khanigaon (1170m) and further to Ghermu Phant alongside a huge waterfall. We then descend crossing the Marshyangdi river on a bridge at Syange (1080m) and and then ascend to reach Shree Chaur. We pass a small waterfall, descend little bit and reach Jagat (1330m). After that we take a long climb through the forest to Chamje our resting point. Evening Yoga to stretch our tired feet.

O/N at a Lodge.

Sunrise Yoga early in the morning before breakfast.We start our journey by crossing the Marshyangdi river and travel through Bamboo and Rhododendron forests to reach Tal Besi. Our adventure then takes us to the foot of a large waterfall which is known as Tal (1675m) descend to Karte and ascend to Dharapani (1920 m).before entering the beautiful Manang Valley through a forest of blue pine, spruce, hemlock, maple and finally reaches to Bagarchap. Evening sunset Yoga.

O/N at mountain Lodge.

Early morning yoga and after Breakfast we leave from Bagarchap for our onward journey. The trail climbs through forest to Dhanakyu (2290m), crosses several landslides and travels uphill through the forest to Lattemarang (2360m).We continue our upward journey before descending to Thanchok and on to Kotho (2590m), a meadow surrounded by huge pine and spruce trees. Walking about half- hour we reach Chame, the administrative headquarters of the Manang District. From here, we have an excellent view of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II and Annapurna IV. Yoga in the evening. O/N at a mountain Lodge.

Sunrise yoga early in the morning to wake up the inner body. After Breakfast,the trek begins from Chame. We will reach Bhratang after walking through the pine forest and a huge apple orchard which is surrounded by a stone wall. The trail forward has admirable views of Annapurna II, Pisang peak, Himalchuli and Ngadi Chuli on our way to Pisang situated in the upper part of Manang Valley. Evening Yoga. O/N at mountain Lodge.

Morning yoga, after breakfast the trail makes a long climb with some excellent views of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak (7134m) on the way to reach the Manang airstrip at Hongde (3325m). Crossing the north bank of Marshyangdi on a bridge.We continue our journey passing through Mungji (3360m) before a climb to Bryaga (3550m) a Tibetan-style village. Finally we reach Manang. evening yoga. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Early morning sunrise yoga, after breakfast we climb the ridge to the north of the village for excellent views of Annapurna IV, Annapurna II and Tarke Kang (7193m). From near the village we see the glacial lake at the foot of the huge ice fall that drops from Gangapurna (7454m) then back to our lodge. Evening yoga. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Morning yoga and after breakfast at Manang, the trail crosses a stream, climbs to Tengi, and then continues to climb out of the Marshyangdi valley, reaches the small village of Gunsang (3930m). The trail passes through a sparse forest of juniper, rose, and barberry and crosses a large stream, to reach Yak Kharka (4090m). Walking about an hour further we reach Letdar. Evening yoga. O/n at mountain Lodge

Morning Yoga and after breakfast at Letdar, the trail continues to climb along the east bank of the Jar sang Khola then descends and crosses the stream on a bridge. Then, making a short descend, we reach to Thorung Phedi. Evening yoga, O/n at mountain Lodge

Today we get up early in the morning and do some yoga. After having breakfast, we set for the toughest trail of the trek. The trail begins with ascend of steep slope immediately behind the last lodge of Thorung Phendi. The route is too steep at first but becomes less as we gain altitude. We pass many small cairns built by the travelers. After Thorung Phendi, we cross a small valley, descending to the stream & climbing far across the slope. The 4-5 hours steep climb takes you to a large chorten and a short distance after the prayer flags welcome you marking the top of the icy pass. Two peaks rise up from the saddle of the pass. To the north is Yakawa Kang 6482 m and to the south Khatung Kang 6488 m & far below Kaligandaki Valley.

After Throung La, the descent can be very tough though it’s not steep at first. We pass within about 50 m of a large glacier. Then, pass few yak herders hut, the trail continues steeply down from here, crossing a stream to another collection of huts. The journey then passes through the meadows & reaches to Muktinath. The entire walk from Thorung-La is about 4 hours & during this trail we can have the first views of Dhaulagiri 8167m (the world’s seven highest mountain). O/n at mountain Lodge

Early moring sunrise yoga and after breakfast, the trek starts from Muktinath. the trail descends to Jharkot and to Khingar. Beyond Khingar we meet the junction of two routes. The first one is Kagbeni (the entrance of upper Mustang) and another is to Jomsom. Then, the trail proceeds to Eklebatti following the Kali Gandaki River. We finally reach Jomsom from where we can view the Annapurna Conservation Project check post, hospital, airport and army camp. Evening Yoga. O/n at mountain Lodge.

We freshen up and then do some yoga. Then after breakfast, we go to the airport to catch the flight to Pokhara. During the flight, we enjoy the mesmerizing views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan Ranges. Upon arrival at Pokhara airport, transfer to the hotel & rest of the day free at your own and in the evening final yoga. O/n at Hotel.

End of the trip at Pokhara and you stay extra days at Pokhara or come back to Kathmandu.

Nepal Social will arrange your airport transfer for your international flight.