Around the Annapurna Trekking

Days19 - 21

RegionAnnapurna

DifficultyEasy

Max. Altitude5416 m

Travel seasonSeptember to December & March to May

Departure Date	Vacant Places	Days	Price per Person
11 October 2025	10	19	CHF 4'350.00	Inquiry

Around the Annapurna Trekking

The hike starts between Kathmandu and Pokhara in Besishahar 800 MASL) and ends in Jomsom (2850 MASL). The first part of the hike leads through the Marsyangdi Valley to the Throng pass (5416 MASL). Afterwards you will hike through the Kaligandaki Valley, which has many attractive and interesting spots to offer; for example the places of pilgrimage Muktinath and Kagbeni. You will hike between 4 to 8 hours a day and you will stay the night in ordinary trekking lodges. The meals will also be served in the lodges.

1. Day - Departure Europe

2. Day - Arrival in Kathmandu

Transfer to the hotel and time at your own disposal.

3. Day - Sightseeing Kathmandu

4. Day - Drive to Besisahar (930 MASL)

The drive with the bus takes about 5 hours. Afterwards we are going to hike to Khudi. You will stay the night in a trekking lodge.

5. Day - Khudi – Bahundanda (1430 m.ü.M.)

You will hike along the river Marshyangdi up to Bahundanda (Brahmin Hill). You will pass rice and millet fields and cross a swinging bridge.

6. Day - Bahundanda – Chamje (1560 m.ü.M.)

The landscape is similar to the one the day before, although the valley is now getting narrower.

7. Day - Chamje – Dharapani (1900 m.ü.M.)

After a while you will cross a bridge over the Marshyangdi River. On your way you will see a deep valley, sometimes the river disappears underneath great stones.

8. Day - Dharapani – Chame (2670 m.ü.M.)

Today you will hike through pine forest to Chame, the main place of the Manang District. You will have the possibility to see the Annapurna II (7931 MASL) and the Manasalu (8156 MASL). On the other side of the village, at the river, is a hot spring. If the current during the monsoon time was not to strong, you will be able to bath there.

9. Day - Chame – Pisang (3200 m.ü.M.)

The path today leads to Pisang. There you will habe a good view on the Annapurna II, III, IV, the Tilicho Peak and the Pisang Peak. Pisang is divided in two parts. Upon your arrival you will have the possibility to see the upper part, where the local people live. In the lower part are the trekking lodges.

10. Day - Pisang – Manang (3500 m.ü.M.)

Today’s hike takes you to Manang. You will have the choice between two ways. The easier one leads through the valley via Hongde, where an airport is located. The first part of the upper way is steeper and takes longer; therefore the view to the peak is breathtaking.

11. Day - Acclimatization Day

Your guide will do a day trip with you. It can be to the direction of the Gangapurna Lake or to the other side of the valley to a small monastery.

12.Day - Manang – Yak Kharka (3880 m.ü.M.)

Today’s hike leads to Yak Kharka. On the left hand side you will see the Annapurna II, III, IV and the Gangapurna.

13. Day Yak Kharka – Throng Phedi (4500 m.ü.M)

Today you will hike partly on stony paths via Ledar to Throng Phedi.

14. Day - Throng Phedi – Muktinath (3800 m.ü.M.).

We suggest starting the hike early in the morning, around 4 AM; since the winds at the pass get stronger the later it gets. You will have to hike up a twisting way with the help of a headlamp to the “Highcamp” (approx. 4850 MASL). Afterwards it slowly gets brighter. The first hour is in comparison to the rest of the path steep. After around 5 hours you will reach the Throng Pass Height (5416 MASL). Then the hike for today goes down to Muktinath.

15. Day - Muktinath - Kagbeni (2800 m.ü.M.)

Today most people are tired, since yesterday’s stage was long and exhausting. For this reason we will take a lot of time to see a Buddhist monastery and a Hindu temple. Muktinath is a place of pilgrimage where Buddhists and Hindus go on a pilgrimage. Here you can see very well that the relation between these two religions is very tight in Nepal. After lunch you can hike down to Kagbeni. Kagbeni as well is a place for pilgrimage. Both places are very important for both religions. In Kagbeni enters the river Kagkhola (Krishnagandaki) enters into the river Kaligandaki.

16. Day - Kagbeni - Jomsom (2850 m.ü.M)

Today’s hike leads to Jomsom (2850 MASL) along the river Kaligandaki. In this valley the wind blows every day from noon to the evening with around 100 km/h from the south to the north.

17. Day - flight to Pokhara

Early in the morning you will fly with a small airplane to Pokhara. The flight takes about 40 minutes. The rest of the day can be spent by sightseeing in Pokhara. Today the guide and the carriers will say goodbye to you.

18. Day - Drive to the Chitawan National Park

19. Day - Chitawan Nationalpark

The day starts with a jungle tour on elephants. With some luck you will see rhinoceroses, tigers, antelopes, crocodiles, anteaters and other small animals. Also there is an unusual species rich bird population to observe. In the evening will be a cultural program.

20. Day - Drive to Kathmandu

21. Day - Departure from Kathmandu
Flexible daily routine

The daily routines described must be considered somewhat flexible, as they are adapted to local conditions (weather, new paths, etc.) as well as to your constitution. Your guide will plan and discuss the next day with you in the evening.
Include
- Flight to Kathmandu and back
- Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Pick up and Drop service
- Kathmandu sightseeing
- 3 times Meals and Accommodations during the Trek
- Trekking Guide (Sirdar)
- Porters
- Trekking permit.
- Trekking insurance for trekking Crew
- Trekking bag of Himalaya Trekking
Exclude
- Tips
- Meals in Kathmandu
- All drinks
- Travel Insurance
Requirements

You will find the level of difficulty and the type of accommodation of each journey in the program.

Equipment

You are going to get an equipment list as recommendation together with your travel documents. The equipment for a tent trekking (tent, mattresses etc.) will be organized locally.

Luggage

You are allowed to check in 20 kg as well as you can take 5 kg of hand luggage with you. If you would like to travel with a trolley case, we kindly ask you to take an additional big backpack with you. Luggage which you do not need while trekking can be deposit for free in Kathmandu.

Entry

For the entry to Nepal you need a passport which is valid further than 6 month after your departure date. You will receive your visa upon your arrival at the airport in Kathmandu. You will be told about the visa expenses while booking, since the fee changes from time to time.

Health

Himalaya Trekking suggests seeing your doctor or a tropical doctor as early as possible so you will be informed about current provisions regarding injections. Pharmacy or a doctor will help you regarding your personal trip first aid travel kit.

Group size

Himalaya Trekking guarantees for every tour. We do not have any minimum size for a group, but we do have a maximum of 12 persons per tour.

Tour program

The daily program should be seen as very flexible since we have to consider the local circumstances as well as your physical condition. Your guide will plan with you every evening the next day.

Travel documents

You are going to receive the detailed travel documents with general information as well as your flight tickets 2 to 3 weeks before departure.

Tipping

The tip for the local guides and carrier are not included in the travel costs. It is common to tip them for a good performance.

Accommodation and meals

The overnight stays in Kathmandu and Pokhara will be in a middle class hotel. The restaurants can be chosen individually, as lunch and dinner are not included in the travel costs.

During a lodge trekking the hike will be trough village to village. You will stay overnight in a basic hostel and you are going to have your meals there or in a restaurant on the way. During the camp trekking you are going to stay in one man or two-person tents and all the meals will be provided by private cook.

Insurance

Himalaya Trekking recommends having travel insurance as well as a cancellation protection. We also recommend having a copy of your police with you.

Climate

The weather in Nepal is nice. The summer is together with the monsoon season from June to October, the rest of the year is dry. There is mild climate in the Kathmandu valley, during the summer time around 20-30°C and in the winter time around 0-15°C.

Please consider the climate for your travelling plans, since the county covers a height form 75 MASL to 8848 MASL. Therefor the climate changes and if you are in the wrong place to the wrong time you will probably not see the Himalaya. However there still is a suited journey for every time period!
Individual date request
Departure Date Vacant Places Days Price per Person

11 October 2025 10 19 CHF 4'350.00 Inquiry