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When you reach Kathmandu at the airport, you will be greeted by one of our representatives who will assist you in the hotel. You can take rest after checking into the hotel room and you can visit our office as well. If you prefer to, you can stroll around the alleys of Thamel which is a popular tourist hub here. In the evening, delicious farewell dinner hosted by us, at Amazing Nepal Trek &amp; Expedition awaits you at an authentic Nepali restaurant. If your flight exceeds the set time, we organize the meeting and dinner the following day. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Reach Kathmandu (1300 meters)

On this day, after a hearty breakfast, we head out for a sightseeing tour to the historically and culturally significant sites like Pashupatinath temple which is revered by Hindu pilgrims, Syambhunath, the popular Buddhist stupa, also called the Monkey temple, Boudhanath another important Buddhist shrine and Kathmandu Durbar Square which helps you get a look into the history, art and culture of Nepal. You can visit the Kumari Ghar too where the Virgin Goddess, Kumari lives. We also have a briefing on the trek and you will be introduced to the trekking staff.

Sightseeing

After eating breakfast, we move to Pokhara from Kathmandu on a tourist bus which we board at the tourist bus station. On this scenic drive, we will see the amazing sight of the countryside and we can enjoy natural scenery along the raging Trishuli river. Reach Pokhara in the mid-afternoon and stay overnight.

Head to Pokhara via tourist bus (910 meters); six to seven hours, 200 kilometers

We start early in the morning after having breakfast; first, we get to Nayapul following a zigzag path and then we start our journey from Birethanti which is a beautiful riverside village located at the confluence of the rivers Bhurungdi and Modi. We walk till Sudam and then ascend the valley side to Tikhedhunga.We cross bridges and then climb on stone-filled staircases to reach Ulleri village. We can enjoy the panorama of Hiunchuli and Annapurna south.

Move to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri (1950 meters); one and half hour drive, five to six hours trek

After we grab breakfast, we move ahead along lush green rhododendron and oak jungle to reach Ghorepani. We walk for a few hours with many breaks to get to Ghorepani. Upper Ghorepani has to offer amazing views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

Head to Ghorepani (2850 meters); five to six hours

We wake up at pre-dawn and walk for forty-five minutes to reach Poonhill (3210 meters) along the forest of rhododendron. From the grassy hill, we see the amazing panoramic view of the towering peaks. We witness Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and other peaks. After enjoying time capturing these moments in photographs, we had back to Ghorepani to at breakfast and then move ahead t reach Tadapani. We walk past many ridges and dense forests of rhododendron and pine here.

Hike till Poonhill (3210 meters) and then head to Tadapani (2520 meters); seven to eight hours trek

We move north to Chiule before we reach Kimrong Khola and cross it on a suspension bridge. We then climb the Modi Khola valley. After eating lunch at Talung, a Gurung village, we head to the Chhomrong village which is a large agricultural settlement here. W can enjoy the views of the Himal Chuli and Annapurna South along with the sight of the upper valley here.

Day 7 : Tadapani to Chhomrong (2110 meters); five to six hours

After we eat breakfast, we move down to cross the river, CHhomrong and then climb up to reach Sinuwa. We enter the valley of Modi Khola as we walk through a forest of oak, cane, and rhododendron. We move through Bamboo (2310 meters) village along the bank of the river; this is where we eat lunch. We move across the lush green forest to get to Dobhan and then we cross many avalanche chutes. We finally reach the Himalaya hotel.

Move to Himalaya Hotel (2920 meters); six to seven hours

The terrain changes to grassland and alpine scrubs as we scale higher elevation. The valley walls appear steeper and there is river raging underneath us. &nbsp;We visit the Hinku cave before we cross the main avalanche track; this is before we reach Deurali (3230 meters). We savor the amazing views of the Annapurna Sanctuary which slowly appears as w move over a ridge and then ascend to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700 meters). &nbsp;We get to Annapurna Base Camp in two hours as we walk across the grassy slopes.

Annapurna Base Camp (4130 meters); six to seven hours

At pre-dawn we cab savor the incredible sights from the glacier rim. We see the towering peaks namely Hiunchuli, Annapurna I, Khangsar Kang, and Annapurna South along with Machhapuchhre, Annapurna III and Gangapurna above us. After we eat breakfast, we get back to Bamboo for an overnight stay.

Head to Bamboo (2300 meters); five to six hours

On this day, our trekking path rises to Sinuwa and Kuldi and then descends to Chhomrong river. We move down on a steep path to the Jhinu Danda where we can relax at the natural hot spring.

Day 11 : Move to Jhinu Danda (1780 meters); five to six hours trek

We move across scattered tree lines and shrubs to reach Tolka village before we walk on a steep forested path to get to Deurali. We can see an extended view of the towering Annapurna as well as Dhaulagiri from here. We also see the Phewa Lake and the Pokhara valley.We move down along the trail through lush green forest and farm fields to reach the Pothana village.

Head to Pothana (1910 meters); five to six hours

This is our last day trekking. On this day we move downhill across open farmland. We get to a ridge in an hour enjoying views of Annapurna and then we move ahead to Dhampus village. We descend to Phedi as we move along paddy fields and scattered hamlets. From Phedi, we return to Pokhara via the drive and stay here overnight.

Move to Phedi and return Pokhara (910 meters); three to four hours and forty minutes drive

After a hearty breakfast, we head to the tourist bus station and get back to Kathmandu as we board on a bus. We reach Kathmandu at around 2:30 to 3 pm.

Return Kathmandu via tourist bus; six to seven hours, 200 kilometers drive

Our representative will transfer you to the international airport in Kathmandu from where you can head back to your native land or another travel adventure.

Day 15 : Farewell to Nepal

Annapurna Base Camp Trek (15 days)

Mardi Himal Trek

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You will be received by our representative at the airport who will transfer you to your hotel conveniently. After you take rest and relax, you will be briefed about the trekking journey at our office. You will be introduced to the trekking leader where you can discuss the equipment necessary and the trek permits. If you arrive late to Kathmandu, you will be given the briefing on the following day after breakfast. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Reach Kathmandu

After breakfast, you will be taken to Pokhara either by flight or drive. &nbsp;After we reach Pokhara, you get transferred to the hotel. In the evening, you can go for boating in Phewa Lake where you can relish the sight of the Annapurna range which is reflected in the pristine water of the lake as well. Overnight stay in Pokhara at a hotel.

Fly/Drive to Pokhara

We move towards Phedi which will be a thirty minutes drive. As we start our trek, we move up the hill on stone-filled steps on the road. Dhampus lies on the top of a ridge around five hundred meters above. This place is occupied by Gurung, Chettri, and Brahmins. W cross-stone staircases as well as a rugged road enjoying the views of the Annapurna range.

Pokhara-Dhampus (1600 meters)

We walk for around six hours on this day. We move across the lush green forest with rhododendron, birch, hemlock, maple, daphnia, and oak. &nbsp;We do camping for overnight stay.

Dhampus-Forest camp (2480 meters)

On this day, we walk along a forest filled with tree ferns, lichen, mosses, and orchids on trees. W catch glimpses of the amazing panorama from the forest. &nbsp;We also witness the views of the Mt. Mardi, Machhapuchhre and Annapurna ranges.

Forest camp-Low Camp (3150 meters)

Early in the morning, w get breakfast and start our journey to get to the highest point of our trek. If weather and other circumstances allow we climb till 15000/16000 feat. We move along ice fields and glaciers of Annapurna that are below us. We will witness an unforgettable scenic view here. We retrace our steps back to the camp later in the evening.

Low Camp-High Camp (4100 meters)

We rest on this day as we have covered a lot of distance on previous days. We have short hikes to the nearby areas which give us time to explore the surrounding.

Rest day

After having breakfast, we continue our journey and move down to the forest and on terraced fields which is 1600 meters down. &nbsp;We follow the banks of the Mardi river along the hillside of the village Siding. We walk across beautiful fields, farmlands as well as suspension bridges. &nbsp;This is a great opportunity to experience the rural side of Nepal. Overnight stay at a camp.

High camp-Siding village (1280 meters)

A short walk takes us to the roadside. We drive to Pokhara and eat lunch there. You have the choice to take rest or go outside exploring the major tourist sites in Pokhara. These sites include Davis Fall, Mahendra cave and the different lakes.

Siding- Pokhara

On this day, we head back to Kathmandu from Pokhara via flight or by driving. We enjoy the farewell dinner in the evening alongside Nepali cultural show while capturing the fun moments and mentally preparing for the journey on the following day.

Pokhara-Kathmandu; By flight or drive

This day marks the end of your journey with us in Nepal. One of our representative from Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will help you get to the airport around three hours before the flight.

Farewell to Nepal

Mardi Himal Trek takes us to the less-traveled path of the Annapurna region which has been gaining popularity among trekker last few years.

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The altitude gets higher as we get to Di Dingboche. Make sure you do not involve in too much activity. Moving up from Pangboche will do just fine. We head to the Somare village (4010 meters) and then go to Orsho. We take the left trail to rah Pheriche and then cross a bridge before we reach Dingboche (4410 meters) where we stay overnight.

Tengboche-Dingboche (4460 meters); four to five hours

This day marks the end of your exhilarating adventure. You can exchange emails with your fellow travellers and share photographs. Our representative from Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will assist you till airport before the scheduled flight and you can head back to your native land or your next travel destination from there.

Bid farewell to Nepal

On this day, we board on the flight to Kathmandu. You can take rest when you reach Kathmandu or you can involve in individual activities like shopping or roaming around here. &nbsp;If you prefer to explore the places in Kathmandu, we can provide you with an experienced guide to accompany you. &nbsp;The guide can help you with sightseeing tours or shopping. A tasty farewell dinner awaits you in the evening to celebrate the accomplishment.

Return to Kathmandu

This is the final day of our trekking journey as we head back to Lukla which was also the beginning point of our trek. We can spend the time in Lula by reflecting on our trek as a team and stroll around Lukla in the afternoon. We will celebrate the successful completion of our trek with some drinks and dance in the evening.

Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2804 meters); six hours

We head back to Namche Bazaar as we move down to the bank of the river Imja and through the lush green forest to reach Tengboche. We have lunch in Tengboche and move along the hillside covered by the juniper and rhododendron forests. As we cross the bridge above the river, Dudh Koshi we descend through the forest of pines before we get to Sansa. We may spot snow leopards, mountain goats, pheasants and so on. We walk past a Chorten to get to the army camp located in Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.

Retrace back to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters); four hours

On this day, we have an early morning hike to the viewpoint of Kala Patthar. Here, we savour the view of the towering Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Changtse along with the mighty Everest. We can enjoy the moment and capture them in photographs. We get back to Lobuche after enjoying the magnificent panorama. Overnight stay at Pangboche.

Head to Kalapatthar (5550 meters) and move to Pangboche; seven to eight hours

We move ahead to the Everest Base Camp as we move along the Gorak Shep Lake. We move ahead and the path can be confusing so make sure you follow your trekking guide properly. The walk is going to get strenuous as you move up because of the rise in altitude. We walk across the rocky path, streams, and moraines to get to EBC. We will see the colourful tents of the other mountaineers. We can see Khumbutse, Pumori, and Nuptse. We return to Gorak Shep where we will stay overnight.

Move to Gorek Shep (5180 meters); three to four hours and head to EBC; Overnight stay at Gorek Shep

After a hearty breakfast, we walk to Dugla; this is going to be an easy, gradual walk. We walk across the steep path of the Khumbu glacier. We climb up the Chupki Lhara after we cross the boulder-strewn slopes. We then move to the moraine of the Khumbu glacier and witness the Lingtren, Khumbutse, Pumori along with the Mahalangur Himal. Overnight stay at Lobuche.

Head to Lobuche (4900 meters); five to six hours

This is our second acclimatization day. On this day, we move up the valley to get to Chhukung (4730 meters) and move further to Island Peak (Imjatse), We can go to the Nagkartshang Gompa which will take around two to three hours. Or, we can go to Pheriche for an HRA lecture on altitude sickness. Chhukung is amidst beautiful peaks like the Lhotse, Taboche and the wall of Nuptse. Ama Dablam and Amphu Laptsa pass are also there. Chhukung has many lodges and is a famous point for people climbing the Island peak. If you are adequately acclimatized you can go up to the peak of Chhukung to savor the panorama of Makalu.

Rest day in Dingboche

On this day, we walk across the raging glacial water of Dudh Koshi enjoying the amazing views of the towering peaks. We will have reach up to an altitude of 3860 meters as w step on Tengboche. We will see amazing ornate wall hangings, musical instruments of the Lamas and sculpture of Buddha which is 20 foot. We can also go observe the morning prayer depending on how our trekking journey goes.

head to Tengboche (3860 meters); five hours

This day is separated for acclimatization because we have already scaled high altitude and we need to adjust to the increasing elevation. We are supposed to stay active even if this a rest day for acclimatization. We have the choice to hike till Tham or visit Khunde or just explore the surrounding of Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar has restaurants, bakery, shops, ATMs, cyber cafes, eventful market place, and even government offices. We can acclimatize better if we trek at least a few hundred feet. We can visit the Tourist Visitor center to observe the things associated with the first Everest Ascenders, the culture of the Sherpas and various flora and fauna present in this region.

Rest day at Namche Bazaar

We walk across bridges above the river, Dudh Koshi as we pass many intriguing villages including Monjo, Bhenkar and Toc Toc. We arrive at the entry point of the famous Sagarmatha National Park. &nbsp;We walk along the river for a few hours and then after crossing the final bridge, we climb uphill to reach the famous Namche Bazaar.

Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3450 meters); six to seven hours

We take an early morning flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. On this fifty minutes’ scenic flight, we enjoy the scenic natural beauty of Nepal including the changing landscape, hills, mountains, and valleys. You will be introduced to your porter as you reach Lukla airport. She/he will assist you with your baggage.The trekking journey starts and it is going to be for three hours as we head to Phakding. On this day, we have an easy, gradual walk. We first pass the Kani (ceremonial gatehouse) and then move down as we walk past the Kyangma village and then get to the Cheplung village. We move down across a community forest along the river, Dudh Koshi. We cross the suspension bridge to get to Ghat which will be a short climb towards the ridge. We walk past a school and Mani walls, prayer wheels as well as Chortens. We get to the Chhuthawa hamlet After a short walk, we finally get to Phakding where we stay for the night at a mountain lodge.

Kathmandu to Lukla via flight (2804 meters). Lukla to Phakding (2610 meters); three hours

As you reach Kathmandu airport, you will be received by our representative from Sherpa Expedition and Trekking and you will be escorted to the hotel of your stay and you will also be provided the briefing on the trek afterward; including information on the trekking route, food, lodge and so on. You can clear your confusions at the meeting. A welcome dinner awaits you in the evening.

Everest Base Camp trek is an excellent trekking destination that most of the trekkers around the world dream to conquer.  This is probably one of the most sought treks across the globe since this journey takes you to the bottom of the tallest peak in the world.

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Everest Base Camp Trek

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We head to Bensi Sahar from Dharapani via jeep and then move to Kathmandu via bus. We head back to the capital with a lot of memories. Overnight stay at Kathmandu along with a farewell dinner.Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Move to Bensi Sahar via jeep and then to Kathmandu

We move along greener landscape as we cross lush green forests and fields as we follow the bank of Dudh Khola towards the north to reach Tilche (2300 meters) after Samdo. This village is occupied by Gurung people.We move to Kani and then we walk along a stream to get to Thonje. We head to Dharapani (1920 meters) as we cross a bridge over the river, Marsyangdi. We gradually get down to Bensi Sahar and then retrace our steps back to Kathmandu.Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Head to Dharapani ( 2100 meters down)

It is going to take three to five hours for us to cross the pass Larkya La (5100 meters) which is the highest point in this trekking journey. As we scale the higher altitude, it gets windy and cold. Crossing the pass can be dangerous so it is important to check the status quo while we are at Samdo. We first get to the area around the four lakes as we follow the moraine and then we get down to the pass where we can witness the Himlung Himal (7126 meters), Gyaji Kung (7030 meters), Cheo Himal (6820 meters), Kang Guru (6981 meters) and the Annapurna II (7937 meters). We then head to Tabuche on a slippery path and then descend to Bimtang (3720 meters) which is a main trading post around the Tibetan salt trade trail. We can get to the Pungkar Tal (4100 meters) which is a glacial lake by following the rout above Bimtang.Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Dharmasala-Bimtang (seven to nine hours); 810 meters up and 1570 meters down

We descend along the fields before we head to Larya La Pass. We can savor the views of the Syacha glacier and Manaslu and may even spot the Bharal (blue sheep) as we move ahead to get to Dharmasala (4480 meters). We might witness snowfall as we move up. Note to check in about the availability of lodges as the Samdo lodge is normally closed during the months of Mid December-Mid March as snow creates blockage around the Larkya La pass.Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Samdo-Dharmasala (two and half hours); 630 meters up

We descend down along Budhi Gandaki and walk ahead to the Birendra Tal along with the Manaslu Base Camp. As you get to Kermo Khadka, the valley broadens and we walk ahead to white Kani which is the entry point to reach Samdo (3860 meters). We will have the time to get to the peak which is above the village to witness the sight of Manaslu.If you want another day for acclimatization, we can hike till the moraine of the glacier, Fukang which has to offer amazing views to the passes which are usually used the local people to get to Tibet. Note that is not permitted to foreigners.Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Sama-Samdo (two to three hours); 340 meters up

Since we have scaled higher elevation, we take this day for resting and more importantly for acclimatization. We spend the day exploring the nearby surrounding and mainly the gompa located in Pugyen (4070 meters). We hike to this place through the trail between Sama and Syaula. We can even go to the moraine of the glacier, Pugin. We have the choice to go to the lake in Birendra Tal (3450 meters). Or we can climb near the Manaslu Base Camp (4900 meters). Towards the north of Birendra Tal, there is Milarepa cave which is known to have been the meditation retreat for Buddhist saint.Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Rest day at Sama

We move to the place named Shyaula (5320 meters) and then walk past several valleys to get to Sama Gaun (3530 meters). The earthquake destroyed the buildings here as well. There are many intriguing villages around here which present different degrees of damage caused during the massive earthquake.Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Lho-Sama Gaun (three to four hours); 570 meters up and 220 meters down

We first enter the upper Nupri and then climb the fields of barley which have watchtowers for bears and then we walk along Lihi and Barsam where houses were devastated by the earthquake. We walk past many local gompas and then to the base camp beyond Lihi. We get to the base camps of Himalchuli (7893 meters) before we get to Sho (2960 meters). We get to witness the Manaslu, Naike Peak (5515 meters) and the Manaslu north (7157 meters). We walk up to Strip and then get to Lho (3180 meters).&nbsp;Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Namrung-Lho (three to four hours); 610 meters up and 90 meters down

We walk along the Tom (Tum) Khola to reach Longa Chuta and we walk along with the lush green forests of fir and rhododendron home to many birds as well as Langur monkeys along the northern bank of the river, Budhi Gandaki. We first reach Namrung (2660 meters) which used to a custom post back when this used to be the salt route to Tibet.Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Ghap-Namrung (around three hours); 680 meters up and 120 meters down

Our destination for this day is Gap. We move through the Bhi village before we reach Bhajan as we move along the Budhi Gandaki river. A side route moves from Bhijam to Prok which is a Buddhist village. Afterward, we head down to Ghap (2110 meters). The earthquake devasted many of these villages before which damaged the paths as well as several lodges.Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Deng-Gap (three to four hours); 420 meters up and 120 meters down

We head up to Salleri as well as Sirdibas before we get to Philim. The path starts getting arid as we move forward. We walk past pristine waterfalls to get to Ekle Bhatti and then to Lokpa as we had to Tsum valley. We move up the confluence of the rivers Shar Khola and Budhi Gandaki and get to Pewa and Deng (1860 meters).Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Jagat-Deng (six hours); 550 meters ascend and 80 meters descend

Our trekking path moves along the river to get to Khorlabesi and the hot spring at Tatopani (930 meters). We move forward to the bank of the river, Budhi Gandaki to get to DObhan, Yara Bagar (1370 meters) and Thulo Dunga. We cross suspension bridges to enter the entrance of Manaslu Conservation Area along with Jagat (1410 meters) which has a flagstone village square. This area has a conservative area office where permit check is done. If this trek is rerouted, we have to walk along a high path towards the east of the river before we descend to Dobhan.Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Machha Khola-Jagat (six to seven hours); 730 meters up and 100 meters down

Our trekking journey commences on a mule track on this day. We climb up steps that take us to a cliff face before descending to Lapubesi (880 meters). We move forward to Nali Khola and cross a suspension bridge to move along the Budhi Gandaki river to finally reach Machha Khola (900 meters). Reports suggest that this trekking path may be changed away from the river and switched to an overnight stop at Koshi Gaun which lies to the east of the river.Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Soti Khola-Machha Khola; five hours, 300 meters up and 100 meters descend

Before the massive earthquake, travelers could travel via bus from Arughat to Soti Khola and most of them stayed here for the night to resume trekking in the morning. However, now it is unpredictable and depends on the road status and the availability of lodges at Soti Khola.Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Arughat-Soti Khola (around three and half hours); 220 meters up and 110 meters trek down

We head to Arughat, Gorkha on this day from Kathmandu; this will take us around six to seven hours. We move there via private car or by public bus based on your preference. We get lunch in the way. Overnight stay at Arughat.Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Kathmandu-Arughat via bus; six hours

As soon as you reach the international airport in Kathmandu, you will be received by our representative. After you complete the customs formalities there, you will be transferred to the hotel of your stay. Based on the time left, you can go roam around the Thamel area and prepare for the trek; buy important gears. A tasty welcome dinner awaits you in the evening following a short briefing on the trek. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Manaslu Circuit Trek offers a trekking route to the solitary paths around the Manaslu region and is suitable for travelers who would enjoy trekking around a less crowded area.

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Manaslu Circuit Trek

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Depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to the hotel by our representative from Sherpa Expedition and Trekking for your departure back to your home country or your next travel destination. Thank you for traveling with us.

Big farewell to Nepal

We return back to Kathmandu via drive or a short scenic flight based on your choice. &nbsp;Our representative will escort you to the hotel as soon as you reach Kathmandu.

Return Kathmandu via tourist bus (six to seven hours)

We drive to Pokhara on this day from Jomsom. You will have enough time to carry out individual activities here in Pokhara. You can go stroll around the lakeside, go souvenir shopping or just relax.

Move to Pokhara (860 meters); seven to eight hours

From Muktinath, we move ahead to Kaligandaki river valley as we descend down en route Ekale Bhatti. The valley becomes windy during the afternoon and we follow the gradual path to reach Jomsom for around two hours. Walking for around 2 hours from Jomsom leads us to the Marpha village; this village has good lodges, paved streets, and whitewashed homes. We can celebrate the completion of the trek with brandy, cider, and juice made from the local apple farms. The places like Kagbeni and Larjung are popular for the juicy apple and the products made out of them.

Head to Jomsom or Marpha (2670 meters); six hours

After an early breakfast, we get to the top of the pass early to catch the view of the majestic Annapurna, Bhirkuti, Damodar as well as Dhaulagiri ranges. The walk can get strenuous as we move ahead from Phedi on the zig-zag trail for around an hour. We walk on a narrow path for half an hour till w reach the small pond with a teahouse nearby. We reach the top of the pass in an hour. Given the dangers of altitude and status of snowfall, we need to cross the pass with due vigilance. We reach the top in three or four hours from the bottom. We will be amazed by scenery the top point has to offer. The descend will be tough on the steep path. Savoring the panoramic views of Dhaulagiri, we move down towards Muktinath, the holy place. We take a break and relax at one of the teahouses and continue forward. Muktinath is revered by both Hindu and Buddhists.

Move to Muktinath (3800 meters) en route Thorang la (5416 meters)

We gradually ascend up from Lear; as we move ahead we see the Cloche, Annapurna II, Chuli peak and Gangapurna. We gradually get to Thorung Phedi where stay overnight. Based on your stamina and fitness level we continue the journey to Upper Phedi/High Camp. There are lesser lodge and teahouses there. Having reached here makes it convenient for us to walk the following day and decreases the walk hours.

Head to Thorung High Camp (4925 meters); three to four hours

After having a great time at Manang, we head to Yak Kharkha. We gradually ascend up as we savour the views of the Gangapurna, Annapurna II, Cloche and the Chuli peaks. &nbsp;We move along an arid terrain which has juniper bushes reaching the Yak Kharkha settlement. This is where we stay overnight.

Move to Yak Kharkha (4050 meters); three to four hours

As we have reached higher latitude now, we take this day to rest and acclimatize at Manang. &nbsp;We explore the surrounding of the Manang village where we get to see flat-roofed homes, and the panoramic views of the Annapurna II, III (7555 meters), Gangapurna (7454 meters), Chulu West (6853 meters), &nbsp;Tilicho (7132 meters) &nbsp;along with Chulu East (6059 meters) northwards.

Acclimitization day in Manang

As we savour the view of the snowy peaks, we ascend up a steep path for around half an hour from Pisang after a slow walk to reach the hilltop. We will see beautiful views of the valley, the village, Hondae and amazing views of the peaks Tilocho, Gangapurna, Chuli and Annapurna II, III along with the Pisang peak on the backdrop. &nbsp;We walk downhill till Hongdae. From Hongdae, we walk on a broad trail to reach Manang. &nbsp;The altitude rises as we get to the Manang and Braga village. &nbsp;We will have time to go to Braga monastery. We can observe the Thangkas, statues, along with religious manuscripts here. &nbsp;We reach Manang in an hour; it is our overnight stop.

Pisang to Manang (3540 meters); around four to five hours

We move on the northern bank of the river as the trail moves along tiny villages and pine woods with some ascends and descends till we get to Bratang. We move up to a bridge and then climb up a step path across pine forest to reach the ridge top; we finally reach Pisang. We witness the amazing views of the Pisang and Chulu peak. The Pisang village is below this. We descend for an hour from the ridge to reach Pisang village.

Head to Pisang (3200 meters); six hours

The landscape, vegetation as well as the people change as we start moving from Dharapani. The air gets chillier and we reach the path with lush green jungle. &nbsp;We ascend the jungle to reach Bagarchhap. The altitude starts rising as we reach the apple country namely Dhanaqi. We move across the orchards, farmland and spectacular pin forest savoring the view of the paks Annapurna and Lamjung. &nbsp;We follow the river, Marshyangdi as we pass by the Koto and Ratamanang village before we get to Chame. We reach Chame after walking for half an hour from Koto. We stay at Chame for the night.

Dharapani to Chame (2715 meters)

Our journey continues via drive savouring the amazing sight of the lush green hills, pristine waterfalls, gorge and snowy peaks along the dirt road for around 2 to 3 hours. We move across the villages Jagat and Syange and have a steep climb taking us to the terraced fields. &nbsp;On our way to Jagat, we witness the amazing views of the pristine waterfalls. &nbsp;We move to Chamje village now and cross a bridge to ascend till Tal afterward. &nbsp;The drive becomes smoother after we leave Tal; after we cross a bridge we reach the beautiful Dharapani village. We stay here overnight.

Head to Dharapani (1860 meters); three to four hours

After a hearty breakfast, a fun drive across the highway leads you to Synage en route Besisahar. We will see amazing diverse landscape and people along the way and we take a diversion from the place named Dumre to head to Besishar. Overnight stay at Besisahar which is the district headquarter of Lamjung region.

Kathmandu to Besisaar (823 meters) six to seven hours

Upon your arrival at the international airport at Kathmandu, you will be received by our representative from Sherpa Expedition and Trekking who will escort you to the hotel of your stay. You will be provided with the briefing on the trekking journey by the trek leader or guide and your confusions will all be cleared here.

Annapurna Circuit Trek is a popular trekking spot across the world which both internal, as well as external tourists in and outside Nepal, choose for trekking.

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Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

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On this day, we make sure all important permits are prepared for the trek.

Preparation of permit

From Phakding, we head to Namche Bazaar which is at the height of 3440 meters. We stay in Namche for the night.

Move to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters)

We spend the day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization since we have scaled a higher altitude and we need to acclimatize to the rising elevation. We hike to Syangboche (3780 meters) on this day and return to Namche where we stay overnight.

Rest day at Namche Bazaar and move to Syangboche (3780 meters)

We move ahead from Namche and get to Deboche which is at 3820 meters.

Head to Deboche (3820 meters)

We leave Deboche to move forward to our next stop for the day which is Dingboche village at the altitude of 4410 meters.

Deboche to Dingboche (4410 meters)

We move forward to Lobuche from Dingboche on this day.

Move to Lobuche (4910 meters)

From Lobuche, we head to Everest Base Camp which is the main highlight of our trekking journey and then we return to Gorakshep (5170 meters) for the night.

Head to Everest Base Camp (5360 meters) and return Gorak Shep (5170 meters)

On this day, we hike to the viewpoint at Kala Patthar to enjoy the panorama of majestic mountain peaks and then return to Pheriche where we stay overnight.

Hike till Kala Patthar (5545 meters) and return to Pheriche (4250 meters)

You arrive in Kathmandu on this day and stay at the hotel in Kathmandu overnight.

We catch the scenic flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Upon reaching Lukla, we trek till Phakding and stay there overnight.&nbsp;

Head to Lukla via flight (2800 meters) and move to Phakding (2651 meters)

The Everest Base Camp Trek is your chance to walk across the lap of the Nepalese Himalayas savoring the astonishing panorama of the majestic mountain peaks in the beautiful Everest region.

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Upon your arrival to Kathmandu, w will be picked up by our representative at Ammonite Adventure and escorted to the hotel of your stay. Based on when you arrive, you can take rest and go explore the streets of Thamel as you please. Note that transportation till hotel is included in the package but an optional tip is not covered. No meals are covered. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Arrive Kathmandu (1400 meters)

After a hearty breakfast, you will be accompanied by your tour guide to different sightseeing places around Kathmandu. The three tourist attractions you will see include the Pashupatinath temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa.Pashupatinath is an important religious and cultural site situated near the holy Bagmati river. People except Hindus are not allowed inside the main temple but you can explore other interesting things around the temple near the eastern bank of the river, Bagmati. This temple is popular all around the world.Bhaktapur Durbar Square resides in one of the oldest city of Kathmandu, that is, Bhaktapur. In Bhaktapur Durbar Square, you will see the five-storied Nyatapola temple, Palace of Bhupatindra Malla, Bhairavnath temple, Batsala Mandir, the palace of 55 windows, Duttatraya temple and Pujari Muth.Boudhanath Stupa is revered by Buddhists pilgrims and it is one of the holiest sites in Nepal. You can spot a lot of Buddhist pilgrims spinning the prayer wheels and praying here.You can spend the rest of the time exploring the areas of Kathmandu and doing individual activities like shopping at Thamel and preparing for your trek.Meals provided- BreakfastOvernight stay at the hotel.

Sightseeing tour at Kathmandu

Our representative from Ammonite adventure will receive you at the hotel and take you to the bus which takes you to Pokhara; this is going to be a seven hours’ scenic drive. The bus is going to stop for food and bathroom needs once in a while. You can stock up on water on this journey and hot food is available throughout.You have the option to take a twenty minutes’ scenic flight to Pokhara if you want to. The cost of tickets is $110 per individual usually (without markup). The prices vary and we should check the availability as well.Seven hours’ bus tripIncludes breakfastOvernight stay at a hotel

head to Pokhara via drive

You will be taken to Nayapul (1010 meters) via taxi and then we follow the Modi Khola for fifteen minutes to reach Birethanti (1015 meters) which is a big village with several teahouse and shops.We follow the ABC trail and walk along the Bhrungdi Khola and then climb uphill to reach Hile (1430 meters). We climb again for some time to reach Tikhedhunga (1540 meters)One hour drive and three hours trekAll meals are providedOvernight stay at a guesthouse.

Drive till Nayapul and trek till Tikhedhunga

We climb up along a steep path to get to Ulleri (1960 meters) and then walk through lush green rhododendron and jungle to Banthanti (2210 meters). We walk past Nayathanti (2430 meters) and then walk for an hour to reach Ghorepani (2860 meters).Five hours’ trekAll meals are providedOvernight stay at a guesthouse.

Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani

On this day, we trek for around an hour to reach Poonhill (3193 meters); since we start early, it is going to be dark. We reach the viewpoint at Poonhill where we can enjoy an amazing view of the sunrise and the towering peaks on the backdrop glistening with the light of the sun.We spend an hour here and then return to Ghorepani to enjoy a hearty breakfast. We move along the ridges and walk through rhododendron and pine jungle to reach Deurali (3106 meters). We move down to Ban Thanti (3180 meters) and then finally arrive at Tadapani (2630 meters).Seven hours’ trekAll meals are providedOvernight stay at a guesthouse in Tadapani

Ghorepani to Poonhil and then to Tadapani

We move north-east as we move ahead to Chomrong (2170 meters). We head downhill and pass through beautiful rhododendron forest on our way.Five hours’ trekkingAll the meals are providedOvernight stay at a guesthouse

Head to Chomrong

We move along the Chomrong Khola which we cross by a suspension bridge. We move ahead to Khuldighar (2540 meters) where we find the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP) visitor center. After clearing, we move ahead on a steep path which levels out later.We pass the Avalanche Chutes which is on the north side of Bamboo and to the south of Dobhan. After crossing Dobhan, we further cross the Baraha temple and then finally reach Himalaya hotel which is at an altitude of 2920 meters.Seven hours’ trekAll the meals are providedOvernight stay at a guesthouse

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