Annapurna Short Trek

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01:Drive from Kathmandu (1400m) to Besisahar (760m), and trek to Bhulbhule (840m) Today is the first day in this Annapurna Short Trek. Early morning, the company representative will come to pick you up from your hotel. You will then be transferred to the tourist bus station. From here, you will start the journey. You will take a drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar with a tourist bus. On your arrival at Besisahar, you will have lunch and start the further journey. Now, it’s time for some trekking experience to Bhulbhule. Hence, we move from Besisahar to Bhulbhule crossing the beautiful rain forest trails, meeting local inhabitant along the hotels and lodges, and will enjoy the natural and ethnic scenery throughout the short trek. We will stay overnight in Bhulbhule.
  
  Driving Time: 5 hours
  Walking Time: 2 to 3 hours
  Maximum Altitude: Kathmandu (1400m)
  Minimum Altitude: Besisahar (760m)
  No. of hotels/lodges: 20+
  Major Attractions of the day: local villages, green vegetation, and off-road tracks
• Day 02:Trek from Bhulbhule to Chame (2650m) We will have an early morning breakfast at Bhulbhule. We will then take a drive on the trail that goes through the river-side narrow paths, forests filled with waterfalls, local settlements, clusters of hotels and lodges, suspension bridges, and more. After the ups and downs along the Annapurna hills, we will reach Chame. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Chame.
  
  Walking Time: 6-7 hours
  Maximum Altitude: Chame (2650m)
  Minimum Altitude: Bhulbhule (840m)
  No. of hotels/lodges: 10+
  Mountains Viewed: Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV
  Major Attractions of the day: green forest, fast-flowing rivers, steep hills, local houses, and people, waterfalls, suspension bridges, cascades, and so on.
• Day 03:Trek from Chame to Pisang (3400m) Today we move from Chame to Pisang. We will start our trekking today. As we head out of Chame the trail will ascend gradually and will take 5 to 6 hours to reach Pisang by foot. We will trek through Talekhu (2720m), Bhartang (2850m), Dhukur Pokhari (3060m) and lower Pisang(3200m) to finally reach Upper Pisang (3300m). We will explore the exotic and uneven mountainous topography trails of Manang valley on the way. We will walk along the beautiful forest of Oak and Rhododendron forests. Filled with mountain views we will savor the natural taste of deep gorges, swift rivers, aquamarine glaciers, yak pastures, and green meadows, waterfalls before reaching the beautiful and bonny spread of Marshyangdi valley. For here we will walk an uphill climb as we eventually reach the Upper Pisang village. Overnight stay in Pisang.
  
  
  Walking Time: 6 to 7 hours
  Maximum Altitude: Pisang (3300m)
  Minimum Altitude: Chame (1385m)
  No. of hotels/lodges: 10+
  Mountains Viewed: Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayan Ranges, Gangapurna
  Major Attractions of the day: Danakyu, waterfalls, cascades, splashing river with whitish waves, green
  forests, alpine vegetation, rhododendron and pine blooms, off-road tracks and sunset view, Mt Annapurna (8091m), old monasteries, Mani wall and ancient villages, Dhukur Pokhari
  
• Day 04:Pisang to Manang (3540m) From Upper Pisang, we take the upper trail via Ghyaru and Ngawal (3660m) which has amazing mountain views. The walk is great for acclimatization. Ghyaru and Ngawal. After Ngawal we will walk downhill for about an hour and have a great walk through the beautiful pine forests and pasture fields. Our beautiful walk around the mountain valley will take us to Bragha (3470m). Passing and observing the gompa of Bragha we will follow the road-way looking around the colorful Chortens, Tibetan styled houses, cultures, and tradition, centuries-old
  monasteries, and snowy landscape. We will have a perfect view of the surrounding mountains. After trekking for 4 to 5 hours of Trekking, we will finally reach Manang which has an altitude of 3540m. Stay overnight at the tea house in Manang. There are numerous lodges, shops, a museum and an HRA post around Manang.
  
  Walking Time: 5 to 6 hours
  Maximum Altitude: Manang (3540m)
  Minimum Altitude: Pisang (3300m)
  Mountains Viewed: Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Pisang peak, and Gangapurna
  Major Attractions of the day: Gompa and shrines, Braga village, pine forest, Tibetan-styled houses, colorful Chortens, monasteries, and snowcapped landscape
• Day 05:Manang (3540m) to Yak Kharka (4018 m) The path is tough to Tanki village from Manang. We will walk along Ghungsang leaving the
  Marshyangdi valley and proceed along the Jarsang Khola valley. We take a northward trail and pass a couple of pasture fields with views of juniper trees. The trek then heads through a little stream on a wooden extension bridge and passes along antiquated old Mani Walls in a wonderful knoll. Yak herds are frequent visits today. Passing along the Yak herds we arrive at another little village of Yak Kharka. Overnight stay at tea houses in Yak Kharka.
  
  Walking Time: 4 to 5 hours
  Maximum Altitude: Yak Kharka (4018m)
  Minimum Altitude: Manang (3540m)
  No. of lodges: 5+
  Mountains Viewed: Annapurna and Manaslu Ranges
  Major Attractions of the day: Marshyangdi Valley, Jarsang Khola Valley, juniper forest, pasturelands, chortens and Mani Wall (Prayer Wall), up and downhill trail, wooden bridge, horse and yak marches, and
  so on.
• Day 06:Trek from Yak Kharka (4018m) to Thorong Phedi/High Camp (4550m) Early morning, we have our breakfast in Yak Kharka and start out the day. Today is the last hard trekking day before crossing Thorong La pass (5416m). Our trails today will follow the grazing of yaks alongside the plain lands, through the down-hill trail around the river valley for 20 minutes. There is a tea shop available today which is the famous tea spot in the region. We will trek to Phedi and have our lunch here. After lunch, we will trek towards Thorong High Camp and again have a return back trek to Thorong Phedi for an overnight stay.
  
  Walking Time: 5-7 hours
  Maximum Altitude: Thorong Phedi (4500m)
  Minimum Altitude: Yak Kharka (4018m)
  No. of hotels/lodges: 2-3
  Mountains Viewed: Annapurna ranges
  Major Attractions of the day: Thorong High Camp, Thorong Phedi, up and downhill trail, river valley,
  forest and blooming flora, Durali Tea Shop, campsites, and so on.
• Day 07:Trek from Thorong Phedi/High Camp to Thorong Pass (5416m) to Muktinath (3710m) and Drive to Jomsom Today is our last night in Manang and final trekking around the Annapurna region. It is also the last hardest day of the Annapurna Short trek. After Breakfast, we will start the trekking for the day. We will walk uphill about 850 meters and again trek downhill about 1700 meters. After about half and an hour of hike, we reach on the top of Thorong Pass (5416 meters). The trail is filled with Chortens and prayer walls. The views of Annapurna massif is stunning as you head to the Pass. Watch amazing snow-capped mountain and mountain valleys. Also, kali Gandaki valley, Muktinath temple, and the dry and authentic natural beauty are the main things to look out for in today’s trekking trail. You will experience a religious and cultural experience when you visit Muktinath temple. The place is visited by thousands of Hindus and Buddhists throughout the year. After our wonderful trekking experience, we have a drive from Muktinath to Jomsom. After all the hard walk in trekking, the drive is just the thing that you need. Watch the amazing view of barren lands as you make your way to Jomsom. After you reach Jomsom you will enjoy a wonderful dinner. Have a good night of rest. Overnight in Jomsom.
  
  Walking Time: 7 to 8 hours
  Maximum Altitude: Thorong La Pass (5416m)
  Minimum Altitude: Jomsom (2743m)
  No. of hotels/lodges/teahouses: 5+
  Mountains Viewed: Mount Annapurna, Mount Dhaulagiri, Dhampus Peak, and Tukuche Peak.
  Major Attractions of the day: Thorong High Camp and Thorong La Pass, Muktinath Temple, Kali Gandaki
  River Valley, dry and barren land, colorful hills and splashing rivers
• Day 08:Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara and Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu After a good sleep yesterday, you will feel energetic and fresh. You will have a delicious local food delicacy in Jomsong for Breakfast. Then, we will take a flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. If you want to end the trip, you will take a flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu which is available throughout the day. After you reach Kathmandu the guide will drop you at your hotel.
  Flight time: Jomsom to Pokhara (20-25minutes), Pokhara to Kathmandu (25minutes)
  Maximum Altitude: Jomsom (2743m)
  Minimum Altitude: Kathmandu (1400m)
  Major Attractions: View of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna from Pokhara, Sky views around Jomsom, Pokhara, and Kathmandu