Semi Annapurna Circuit Short Trekking

Day 01: On arrival in Kathmandu meet our staff for transfer to hotel

On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport received by our staff and guide with warm welcome and greetings and then transfer to your hotels in the heart of Kathmandu city. After checking into your rooms getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, a quiet environment after getting refreshed join at 

main hall or in lobby where our guide will provide briefing on treks-hotels with necessary information. 

Evening includes group dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with folk culture program with various dances of Nepal while having your authentic Nepalese dinner with local entertainment.

Day 02: Drive to Nepal Mid-West via Besisar to reach at Chame town 2,670 m - 07 hrs.

Morning as per group size either by car, coach or bus an interesting overland journey on Nepal’s most popular and busy highway, heading towards Nepal Mid-West to reach Lamjung district at Besisar, headquarter town of Lamjung area and then following Marysangdi River upstream past Syange and Jagat village unto Chamje village and then over Marysangdi River into forested areas, as drive proceeds on gradual dirt path above the river to reach at Tal Besi, entering into Manang district as air gets cooler from here on gaining slowly. Drive continues for hour reaching at Dharapani village where the trail from Manaslu joins, as air gets cooler with short ride to reach at Chame for overnight halt, headquarter and administrative town of Manang areas.

Day 03: Trek to Pisang 3,230 m - 06 hrs.

Morning where our walk starts with gradual walks within green woodland of pines-rhododendron and fir trees following the river upstream to cross a bridge, where uphill climb leads at Dukari Pokhari with views of Pisang and 

Chulu peaks.

Day 04: Trek to Manang Village 3,450 m 5 hrs

 From this vantage spot heading down to a valley at Pisang village encountering rows of prayer wheels and Mani walls all the way to Pisang village for short stop. With glorious views of snowcapped peaks of Pisang-Chulu and Annapurna II and IV, heading into a small forested 

area with climb for an hour to a ridge with grand views of Manang valley with Humdre airstrip close to the village. Walk is easier from here on with touch of high altitude as elevation gains slowly on walks to reach at Braga village, where a short walk uphill leads to its old and interesting monastery enriched with religious monuments and idols of Buddha and Guru Ringpoche (Padmasamava) with fresco and religious painting on walls and ceiling. This spot offer amazing panorama of Annapurna Himalaya with Chulu and Pisang peaks, as walk continues for another hour to reach at main Manang village for overnight stop.

Day 05: Rest day at Manang for local hikes and acclimatization.

A necessary and important rest day for acclimatization on this nice village enriched with Buddhist culture and traditions similar to Tibetans across the border. Explore its village of great interest with time for short hike towards a hill for close views of Gangapurna and Annapurna II – III icefalls and glaciers which feed the icy lake below of Manang, afternoon free at leisure and relax marveling the beauty of the landscapes and snow peaks from Manang village.

Day 06: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m - 06 hrs.

With enjoyable stop at Manang village, today a long hardwalks of 6 hours or more where walk leads pastYak Kharka, a small settlement, actually a summer pasture and grazing fields of Yaks and other cattle’s, morning leads to a slow uphill on wider trailfacing views of Gangapurna-Annapurna II – III with Chulu peaks. After a great scenic walks reaching at Yak Kharkafor possible lunch stop, as afternoon walk continueswith wonderful scenery of mountains, as altitude gains higher to reach at the base of Thorang-La pass at Phedi or High Camp, our route leads North west crossing a small stream with climb, where sometimes one can spot some wild-life of antelopes Himalayan Thar or mountain goats. Walk finally reaches at Phedi with few lodges, 

after a rest here a steep climb on zig-zag path for an hour to our 

overnight stop at High Camp of Thorang-La pass.

Day 07: Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m - 07 hrs.

Today our big day of the adventure as walk leads to a winding up from one ridge to another can be quite strenuous due to high altitude gain, overlooking views of peaks as our route leads finally on top of Thorang-la pass, the highest point of the trek. 

Festooned with thousands of Buddhist prayer flags with board with heights and name of Thorang-La offers incredible views of Dhaulagiri-Damodar and Mustang Himal with Annapurna and Chulu peaks, with time here for rest and then downhill to reach at holy place of Muktinath.Regarded as one of the holiest pilgrimage place for Hindu as well for some Buddhist visit the temple premises with 108 water spouts, which is one of the tributaries and source of Kaligandaki River. The name Muktinath comes from ancient Sanskrit word means place for Liberation or Freedom, a high spot with grand views of Dhaulagiri range of mountain

Day 08: Drive to Pokhara from Muktinath via Jomsom and Tatopani - 9 hrs ride.

At Muktinath our trek completes where drive leads on gradual and downhill with big drop of 1,200 m to reach Kaligandaki river valley, from the valley floor walk on windswept Kaligandaki river valley to Jomsom,

 headquarter town of Mustang district with a small an airstrip on the shelf of Kaligandaki River. With refreshing stop, drive continues further for an hour with windy afternoon to near Marpha, one of the charming villages in Himalaya region, houses here whitewashed with neat stone paved streets and well-kept fine lodges, shops and stores. Marpha and Kaligandaki areas, famous for delicious apple and fine products cider, brandy and juice a lovely village to explore around. Drive carries on following Kaligandaki River downstream to reach past Tukuche village, beneath Tukuche peak, Dhaulagiri and Mt. Nilgiris with views of Dhaulagiri icefalls. After Tukuche to Larjung village and then back into forest of pines, oaks and rhododendron heading further south to low warmer areas of Tatopani to reach at Beni the headquarter town of Mygdi district. From here on good pleasant road to Pokhara for overnight stop by the serene Phewa Lake. Pokhara, a popular touristic destination blessed with natural beauty and picturesque scenery of mountains-hills and lakes. 

Day 09: Drive or fly to Kathmandu and then transfer to your hotels.

Morning transfer into a vehicles either by car-coach or in tourist bus (as per the size of the group), for overland journey back to Kathmandu with scenic views of mountains, green scenery of hills and farm fields within nice villages and towns as drive brings you back at hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu transfer to your respective hotels with time for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

(Flying to Kathmandu from Pokhara 35 minutes scenic flights)

Day 10: Depart for international flight home ward bound or to respective countries.

Last day in the country of high beautiful Himalayas as per your international flight transfer to Kathmandu international airport for homeward bound or to next port of call after a wonderful and mesmerizing adventure on Semi Annapurna Circuit Express trekking with great service of Tramping Himalaya Adventures