10 days Annapurna High Camp Trek

10 days Annapurna High Camp Trek

Annapurna High Camp Trek is tailor-made tea house trekking for 10 days. It is best suited for those trekkers who want to enjoy short trekking in the limited cost and time frame. The itinerary is designed in such fashion that one can enjoy Annapurna region circuit hiking in short time period including food and permit. Annapurna Circuit Trek has its own distinct feature. Trekkers unanimously talk about the circuit for its scenic beauty of rivers, flora, fauna, and mountains despite road construction in modern days have threatened this classic trekking site. The trail passes through Lamjung, Manang, Mustang, and Kaski (Myagdi). The trekking goes anti-clockwise from Besisahar to Nayapul and reaches to Thorong La Pass at an altitude of 5416 m. It passes series of mountains like, Manaslu which is more than 8000m.

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar

Stop At: Besisahar 33600, Nepal
Early in the morning, we drive for Besishahar. While on a journey of around 6 hours we will enjoy countryside Nepal, its greenery, rivers, and hills. We will spend a night in Besishahar.

Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in hotel

Day 2: Drive to Chame

Stop At: Chame, Chame, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
After breakfast at the hotel in Besishahar, drive with local sharing jeep till Chame ( District Headquarters) takes 6 hours. The route to Chame is very interesting and exciting. En route we will get the view of several mountains namely-- Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV. We will spend some time at hot spring before halting a night at Chame.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge

Day 3: Chame to Upper Pisang

Stop At: Upper Pisang, Pisang 33500, Nepal
Today, our trail goes through a steep and narrow valley. Here, we get the first view of Paungda Dada. It is a curved rock face that rises 1500m from the river. It is a kind of its own view point from where we get memorable view of Annapurna ll at south and Pisang Peak at north-east. Finally, we descend to Manang Valley where we spend our night at Upper Pisang.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge

Day 4: Upper Pisang to Manang

Stop At: Manang, Manang, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
We follow the route which goes through Geru. We choose this trail because it gives you an opportunity to view Mt. Annapurna, Pisang Peak, among others. Climate of Manang is cold and dry. In Manang we visit Barge Monnastery. It is a biggest monastery in Manang district. We spend our night at Manang.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge

Day 5: Manang: Acclimatization day

Stop At: Manang, Manang, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Today is a rest day. We rest in order to keep ourselves fit and to avoid altitude sickness. But, we will be busy doing short hiking to Bhojo Gumba or Gangapurna Lake. We will spend overnight in Manang.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge

Day 6: Manang to Yak Kharka/Ledar

Stop At: Yak Kharka, Tanki Manang 33500, Nepal
Today, we cross a stream to reach Tenki village. Our trail continually moves ahead until we reach at the valley of Jarsang Khola (River) . From Jarsang Khola we move towards Ghunsa. On the way we will see pasture land of horses and yaks. Further, we cross a small wooden bridge near Mani wall to reach Yak Kharka. Ledar is an hour on away from Yak Kharka. In Ledar we will spend our night.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge

Day 7: Yak Kharka/Ledar to High Camp

Stop At: Yak Kharka, Tanki Manang 33500, Nepal
From Ledar we move towards Thorang Phedi. It is a rewarding trip that gives view of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak and Mt. Khatungkan. We halt at High Camp as it is an hour away from Thorang Phedi .

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge

Day 8: High Camp to Muktinath and drive to Jomsom

Stop At: Muktinath, Muktinath, Dhaulagiri Zone, Western Region
Today, we cross Thorong La Pass. It is one of the highest passes of the world. To cross this pass we choose the safest and easiest way which is from east to west (Manang to Muktinath). For this, we wake up early in the morning at around 3:00 am. Reaching at the top will assure that your trip is really worthy. We will capture the moment in our camera and head towards Muktinath Valley. From here we drive to Jomsom where we will spend our night.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge

Day 9: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara

Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
We catch a flight to Pokhara from Jomsom. Pokhara is a city of lake where you can enjoy your leisure time roaming around lakeside. Or, if you want to fly Kathmandu then you will also get direct flight from Jomsom.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel

Day 10: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Today, we will drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara. We will have some leisure time in Kathmandu. Today, we will organize farewell dinner for you.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel