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An exciting adventure overlooking glorious snow-mountains views on daily walks
Warm paddy fields to cooler country and towards arctic zone of ice and glaciers
Explore beautiful Manang villages enriched with age-old Buddhism cultures
Impressive villages with backdrop of massive Annapurna Himalaya Mountains
Cross high Thorang-La Pass facing breathtaking views of western Himalaya peaks
Enjoy the beauty of both marvelous of Manang and scenic Mustang district
Kathmandu Airport (Google Map)
Grand Canora Flagstaff
Nepal Trekking Rangers Pvt Ltd, offer “Short Annapurna Circuit trekking” that allows interested visitors to cover more than half of 70 percent of most scenic area around Annapurna Himalaya in just over a week duration within Ten days.
Short Annapurna Circuit Trekking a perfect adventure to enjoy the mountain wilderness at a very close distance, along with the local impressive culture of fascinating Buddhism religion.
An adventure of memorable experience where all trekkers will never forget throughout their lifetime, as this journey offers more than one can expect from exciting breathtaking views of snow-mountains.
As well the landscape scenery is equally fascinating, along with local immense traditional custom of ancient Buddhism heritage, which you can witness on this marvelous Short Annapurna Circuit Trekking.
The adventure begins with an interesting overland journey to reach low warm farm country around Nepal Mid-West and Lamjung district main town at Besisar, where the drive continues further towards high hill village, where trek starts towards high Manang valley.
Walking high above the raging Masrsyangdi River, that flows from the glacial source of North Annapurna and Chulu peaks located around high Manang valley, where our adventure takes you in a few days.
An interesting trek through nice lovely farm villages to enter Manang district from Tal village unto Dharapani and Chame a large town and headquarter of Manang area. Walking into an enchanting forest of tall rhododendron, pines and fir tree lines along with grand views of Annapurna Himalaya.
After a scenic walk of few days into a river gorge slowly adventure enters into a wide and open lovely valley on reaching beautiful Manang, an arid and windblown villages and yet located in a magnificent location.
The valley of Manang enclosed by northern flanks of massive Annapurna II, III, and IV with Gangapurna Himal, with a group of Chulu peaks on the northern side of the valley with Pisang peak and Damodar Himal.
Around Manang with rest day for acclimatization allows you to explore the lovely village and its old Braga monastery of great religious interest interwoven with Buddhism religion and impressive colorful culture.
From Manang main village adventure takes you at the end of a valley on the foot of high Thorang-La Pass, next early morning a steep climb takes you on top of the highest point of the trek at above 5,416 m high.
The top of Thorang-La pass, situated in between Manang and Mustang districts, from this vantage point, enjoy fabulous views panorama of the mountain range of Annapurna, Damodar, Chulu, with Dhaulagiri Himalaya.
A long downhill to reach Muktinath a village with a holy temple, where thousands of pilgrims from all over Nepal and India pay homage to worship the lord Muktinath manifestation of Vishnu, one of the main god in Hindu religion.
From here within the Mustang region where walk takes you downhill towards windy Kaligandaki River valley to Jomsom, a large town as well headquarter and administrative town of Mustang district.
At Jomsom enjoy the comfort of nice hotels and lodge located on the old Trans Himalaya Salt Trade Route of Nepal to Tibet, where the trail extends beyond Jomsom towards Upper Mustang to the Tibet frontier.
Next early morning a smooth scenic short flight takes you to picturesque city in Pokhara, where our overwhelming adventure and memorable experience on Short Annapurna Circuit concludes.
Best time for Short Annapurna Circuit Trekking:
The best time for Short or Semi Annapurna Circuit Trek, in spring and autumn seasons, spring from March to May when wild-flowers are in full bloom season with various species of rhododendron and other beautiful wildflowers.
Makes the trek more interesting within the backdrop of clear mountain views and pleasant scenic walks, cold in the morning and night time but the day is fine with longer sunlight hours, however can get cloudy afternoon with snowfall on higher area sometimes.
Next good months from September to November in autumn/fall season, when most days are super clear with blue sky for a magnificent panorama of snow-capped peaks.
But days are short with sunlight hours can be much colder in the morning and evening time, with bright starry night sky. Expect snow sometimes during walks on higher altitudes.
Day 01: Main arrival in Kathmandu airport 1,320 m and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.
Day 03: Drive to Jagat via Besisar headquarter town of Lamjung – 06 hours.
Day 04: Trek to Dharapani 1, 945 m- 05 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Chame 2, 720 m – 05 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Pisang village 3,180 m -05 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Manang 3,540 m – 04 hrs.
Day 08: At Manang free day for acclimatization and short excursion.
Day 09: Trek to Yak Kharka 4,110 m – 04 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Thorang- La High Camp at 4,450 m – 04 hrs.
Day 11: Cross Thorang La 5,416 m and trek to Muktinath 3,800 m-06 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Jomsom 2,715 m around Kaligandaki valley – 04 hrs.
Day 13: Fly to Pokhara 860 m 22 min and transfer to the hotel.
Day 14: Drive / Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 15: Depart Nepal for international departure homeward bound.
Main arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal via respective and various international airlines, you will be received by company staff and guide for a short drive to your hotels.
Located within the heart of Kathmandu city around interesting areas at Thamel, an exciting location where most good hotels are situated.
On reaching your hotel check into your rooms, after refreshing rest meet the other members of the trek on the hotel lobby where our guide/leader will brief you regarding do’s and don’ts during your time in Nepal and on treks.
Provides information on local cultures and other necessary details to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable. Evening enjoy welcome dinner with all members of Annapurna Base Camp and Scenic Sanctuary Trek, in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant.
Morning after breakfast join in for sightseeing tour around places of great cultural and historical interest where most old monuments listed in world heritage sites.
Tour takes you in the main area of Kathmandu city visit old Durbar Square (palace courtyard), and towards oldest Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, and at the largest stupa of Bouddhanath includes tour of Pashupatinath Temple.
After an interesting and enjoyable day back to the hotel with time for preparation for the trek and drive to Pokhara.
Annapurna Circuit Trek start taking an exciting long drive to reach Nepal Mid-West, where drive leads on the main country’s highway through many farm villages and towns to reach at Besisar town.
Besisar headquarter town of Lamjung district, from here continue to drive on dirt rough road past nice farm villages of Khudi and Bulbule to reach at Syange following Masrsyangdi River upstream.
Syange a small farm village where drive continues with a climb to reach at Jagat a nice farm village facing views of cascading waterfalls for an overnight stop in its nice country lodge.
From Jagat, our adventure begins with a pleasant walk on winding gradual uphill above Masrsyangdi River to reach at Chamje village, after a short refreshing rest walk continue heading back to cross Masrsyangdi River.
Where route leads on a winding path to reach at Tal Besi, a nice village also the entrance to the district of Manang, starts from here, short drive to reach our overnight stop at Dharapani.
Dharapani a lovely village, on the junction of Annapurna and Manaslu circuit route with more of Tibetan Buddhism culture.
After Dharapani village route follows Masrsyangdi River upstream and into a nice cool forest of rhododendron and pine trees, to reach at Bagarchap and Danque, a nice small village with apple garden and grand views of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalaya.
Walk continues with climb to Timang village with super views of world 8th highest Mt. Manaslu 8,163 m towards east direction.
From Timang village afternoon walks of few hours reach you at Chame for overnight halt, a major town and headquarter of Manang district.
Morning trek begins with a pleasant walk into cool coniferous forest as route leads closer to the mountainous area, continue trek within a lovely forest of rhododendron and pine trees, following Masrsyangdi River upstream with a climb on leaving the river to reach a small place on a hilltop.
A place with few nice teahouses and lodge with grand views of Chulu and Pisang peaks, here for a possible lunch stop and then down towards Manang valley to Pisang village for overnight stop.
After Pisang village with stunning views of Chulu, Pisang Peak and Annapurna II, morning walk starts with a short climb to a high ridge, where you can enjoy views of Manang wide valley facing Annapurna II, A III and A-IV with Chulu and Pisang peaks.
From here downhill to reach Hongde and Braga villages with time for a short visit of Braga monastery, the oldest monastery of Manang enriched with ancient Buddhist relics, colorful painting, and frescos
As well enjoy super panorama of Annapurna Mountain range, from here short walk to Manang village for overnight stops.
Manang the main village of the area, located on route to Tilicho Lake and Thorang-La Pass with close views of Annapurna peaks and Chulu in the north, a lovely place for a rest day with excellent facilities for trekkers and cozy lodges.
An extra or free day in Manang for necessary acclimatization before heading high areas on top the highest spot at Thorang-La pass, while in Manang enjoy short hike around Manang village, located on the windswept valley by the bank of Masrsyangdi River, a mere distance from Annapurna and Gangapurna Himalaya range.
Today a short day walk of few hours to reach a place called Yak Kharka, which means a grazing field for Yaks, at present with a nice good lodge for trekkers comfort overnight stop as well for a lunch break,
Walk follows on scenic wilderness along small farm villages facing grand views of Chulu West as the trail continues winding up to reach at Yak Kharka for lunch and overnight halt, a temporary settlement on route Thorang-La Pass.
Another short day walk due to high altitude and thin air as elevation gains from Yak Kharka onward, from here on adventure takes you at the end of Manang Valley at the base of Thorang-La Pass.
Morning starts with slow pleasant walks on winding and near level trail to reach on the base of Thorang Phedi, a place with few lodge. From here having rest on steep trail up to reach at Thorang High Camp, for lunch and overnight halt.
Start early morning to reach on the main highlight atop Thorang-La Pass, the highest point of the adventure. Where climb leads on winding steep uphill slope overlooking views of near Damodar and Chulu peaks.
As climb progress to reach at Thorang-La at 5,416 m, on top marked with thousands of colorful Buddhist prayer flags and with a signboard with heights and name of the pass.
At Thorang-la with refreshing stop to enjoy a fantastic panorama of towering high peaks that surrounds the scenic top.
A long descend with a drop of more than 1,600 meters downhill takes you on the other side of Thorang-La at holy site at Muktinath temple premises and nearby village within Mustang district for the overnight stop.
Muktinath a holy pilgrimage place for both Hindus and Buddhists followers the name Muktinath means ‘a sacred destination for Nirvana or Liberation’.
An enjoyable last day walk of few hours with a drop of more than 1,000 m to reach on the flat valley of Kaligandaki River. As route leads on winding down past interesting village of Jharkot and finally reach on the river valley to reach at Jomsom.
A major town of Thakali people, a prosperous and well-off tribe with trade to Tibet and running excellent wayside inns and lodge for travelers since ancient times on this old Trans Himalayan Salt and Caravan trade route.
A nice town with a small airstrip, enjoy the walk, and then transfer into a nice hotel or lodge, with afternoon free for leisure walks on the street and market of Jomsom.
Morning after early breakfast transfer to Jomsom airport, and then board in a small aircraft (Dornier or Twin Otter) for a short scenic flight to reach beautiful Pokhara.
On landing at Pokhara airport, a short drive to your hotel nearby Phewa Lake-side with free afternoon for individual activities, where one can join in for an hour Para-Gliding, Ultra-Light Flight or Zip-Flyer, or spend the afternoon taking a boat ride on Phewa Lake.
After overnight at beautiful Pokhara by its serene lake along with fantastic views of Annapurna Himalaya, enjoy early breakfast and depart from the hotel for the exciting overland journey on an interesting highway to reach back at Kathmandu.
On checking into your hotel rooms, with time in the afternoon for individual activities and shopping.
Evening enjoy last day farewell group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurants with Nepalese folk dance programs to entertain you while with your last dinner in Nepal.
(By air from Pokhara to Kathmandu 30 minutes of short scenic flight)
Finally, final day nears for departure from amazing Nepal, a country of Himalayan wonders with colorful culture, our staff, and guide transfer you to the airport for final departures home-ward.
After a most memorable adventure and great experience on scenic Annapurna Circuit Trekking.
Please Note:
Besides, Annapurna Circuit Trekking, for other exciting and enjoyable trek around Annapurna Himalaya range contact us for short Ghorepani and Poon Hill Sunrise Panorama treks, Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary, adventure to Khair Lake and Khopra Ridge and Mardi Himal with more on request.
