All treks starting in Pokhara, the lake district of Nepal, are reached by bus via a 200 km highway with Kathmandu or by plane.

Pokhara city (910m) is located in a valley full of deep gorges carved by the Seti River. Climb up the surrounding hillside for attractive views of the mountain, the countryside and lakes and for visits to the peaceful Gurung and Thakali villages. Sarankot, Kahnukot and Nau Danda are three hill top observing points offering spectacular sights of the entire Annapurna Range. Walking from the airstrip, it should take three hours up to Sarankot and Kahnukot. Nau Danda also known as Nag Danda (1,443m) is a classical trek hill. It is the first leg leading to Jomsom and Annapurna Base camp. Another equally famous trekking spot is Nuwakot (153m) which is 18 km south. There is an old fort and snow covered ranges between Dhaulagiri to Ganesh Himal they can be seen towards the northern horizon.

(A) Jomsom Muktinath: Jomsom lies in the upper Kali Gandaki Valley beyond Annapurna. The trek starts from Pokhara; a journey lasting about six or seven days. The trail proceeds via Baidam, through Sarankot and Ghorepani. From Ghorepani, the trek descends into the valley of the sacred Kali Gandaki river and the deepest gorges in the world. The trek features broad changes in landscape, vegetation and culture within a short distance. After Tukche (2,586m.) the landscape is dry and bare. It is full of Thakali settlements. In the Kali Gandaki valley (upper) beyond Ghasa to Marpha exits a Thakali village, monasteries, pine woods, sow-fed streams and fields of crops. Jomsom , squeezed between two giant mountains ridges, lies on the river bed of Kali Gandaki. It’s very windy here after 10 a.m. From Pokhara, you can also fly directly to Jomsom. Following the Kali Gandaki River northward for about 2 hours will bring you to the turn off for the route to Muktinath. Muktinath lies about 18 km north-east of Jomsom. This famous place of Hindu pilgrimage is located in the vast and dry shadow of the Himalayas. The importance of Muktinath as a pilgrimage place for the Hindu abounds in scared Saligrams as the emblem of Narayan. There is a small pagoda. Temple of Jwala Mai is equally worshipped both by the Hindu and Buddhists alike. The trek from Pokhara to Muktinath takes 18 days round trip.

Pokhara/ Jomsom Trek itinerary:

Day O/N at Remarks

01. Arrive Kathmandu MTM staff meet at the Airport and transfer to Hotel in bb basis.
02. Kathmandu full day tour Kathmandu & Patan city.
03. Pokhara by air or vehicle and overnight in Hotel on bb basis.
04. Kagbeni by air to Jomsom and trek start
05. Muktinath
06. Marpha
07. Ghasa
08. Tatopani Natural hot spring
09. Ghorepani Best view point
10. Ghandrung Morning visit to Pun Hill
11. Potana
12. Pokhara by bus from Phedi and Camp near Phewa Lake or O/N in Hotel on bb basis.
13. Kathmandu by tourist bus and transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu on bb basis.
14. Kathmandu free day
15. Departure to…

(B) Annapurna Circuit: This is an epic trek, circling the Annapurna Range and offering a cross section of Nepal. Trek through lowland rice fields, pine forests and even deserts in the Annapurna. A variety of ethnic groups and the ever-changing Himalayan landscape combine to make this trek a scenic and culturally diverse experience. Beginning in the Marsyangi River Valley, traverse a region of subtropical vegetation and cultivated fields. At Manang, the trail leads westward into the rocky and trackless. The highest point of the trek, Thorang La (17,100ft.) presents a stunning panorama extending from Tibet to Dhaulagiri.

Rest in Muktinath, the site of Hindu and Buddhist holy shrines. Then descend into the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the world’s deepest canyon (23,000ft.)Follow ancient trade routes between India and China, trekking Southward through the homeland of mixed cultures. Temperatures are generally warmer and acclimatization more gradual here than in khumbu, the crossing of throng La, however, requires two days of strenuous effort of high elevation. The circuitous trek begins at Gorkha halfway to Pokhara, up to the Manang Valley over to Muktinath and down to Jomsom and back to Pokhara.

Annapurna Circuit of Nepal has been ranked number one by iExplore, the world’s leading for off-the-beaten-path travel, in its recently published top 10 routes for exploring a pie run the gamut from day-tripper walks and hikes to muliweek treks into high-altitude mountains. In it’s admittedly audacious picks for the world’s top adventures on foot, Nepal’s Hiking Annapurna Circuit has been voted the best. Lynn Schnaiberg, a Chicago-based writer in iExplore writes.” This Classic Himalayan trek is a classic for good reason.

It encapsulates the best of Nepal, wrapping around the stunning Annapurna range to put you in the shadow of peaks that pierce 26,000 feet. Yak herds, eagle-like Himalayan griffons, blue sheep (so called because of the blue-gray hue their coat turns in winter), fluttering Buddhist prayer flags, and hot springs dot this central Nepal route, which starts in lush green foothills and climbs into high-altitude desert typical of the Tibetan plateau.

Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary

Day O/N at Remarks

01. Arrive Kathmandu, MTM staff meet at the Airport and transfer to Hotel on bb basis.
02. Kathmandu full day tour Kathmandu & Patan city.
03. Besisahar (823m.) by vehicle.
04. Nhati
05. Jagat
06. Dharapani
07. Temung
08. Bradang
09. Pisang (3183m.)
10. Manang (3351m.)
11. Rest day for acclimation.
12. Phedi
13. Muktinath (3798m.) Start very early to cross Thorong La (5416m.)
14. Rest day
15. Marpha (2667m.)
16. Ghasa
17. Tatopani
18. Ghorepani (2855m.)
19. Ghandrung
20. Potana
21. Pokhara by vehicle from Phedi and transfer to hotel on bb basis.
22. Kathmandu by Vehicle and transfer to hotel on bb basis.
23. Departure to…

(C)Annapurna Sanctuary: A sacred place or a place of refuse. This must have been on the mind of those who named this the Annapurna Sanctuary. Accessible only through a narrow river canyon and surrounded by nine peaks over 21000ft. it is a magical enclosure in the heart of the Annapurna Himal. The approach leads through rhododendron and bamboo forests through a country side rich in mountains panoramas and village activity. Follow the Modi Khola up the narrow course of its river canyon. Emerge through a natural cleft into a glacial amphitheatre crowned with sparkling snow summits. After absorbing the power of this ethereal place, return via a different route to Pokhara and on to the bustle of Kathmandu.

Annapurna Sactuary

TREK ITINERARY

Day O/N at Remarks

01. Arrive Kathmandu, MTM staff meet at the Airport and transfer to Hotel on bb basis.
02. Kathmandu full day tour Kathmandu & Patan city.
03. Nayapul via Pokhara by vehicle and Camp
04. Ulleray (1577m.)
05. Ghorepani (2855m.)
06. Tadapani
07. Chomrung
08. Dobhan (2250m.)
09. Machhapuchhre B.C (3500m.)
10. Annapurna Base Camp (4200m.)
11. Deurali
12. Chomrung
13. Ghandrung (1646m.)
14. Potana
15. Pokhara by Vehicle from kanrea and transfer to hotel on bb basis.
16. Kathmandu by tourist bus and transfer to hotel on bb basis.
17. Kathmandu free day
18. Departure to…

(D) Mustang: This trek starts from Pokhara and the trek encompasses 150 km. to reach Mustang.The real adventurous trek starts from Jomsom. Mustang has recently opened for trekking. It is a land of scenic grandeur and snowy luster. It embraces two of (Nepal’s) eight of the world’s ten highest mountainspeaks-the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. The land is also covered with other glittering snow peaks like the Nilgiri, Tukuche, Muktinath and others. The trekking route starts from Jomsom where there is an air-strip. The route passes through Churang Ghant, Charang, Lomanthang and reaches Chesore. From there, the trekker may come back to Charang to go to Surkhang the land of the holy lakes: the Damodar Kunda & others. Lomanthang Village is a walled city and it is historically the capital of the ancient regime of Mustang. There is a Royal Palace a five storied building. It is famous for two Buddhist shrines; the Zhyampal and the Thakchen Gompas.
Mustang is 200 km of land that constitutes the region mainly of barren ridges, deep canyons, eroded cliffs and Moraine valleys. Its landscape is unrivalled, for it has a stupendous wilderness, pristine scenery; snow caved peaks, spectacular 16th century monasteries and many other unique attractions. The view of the windswept Kali Gandaki Valley beyond Kagbeni is at vast space and vast ridges. The strikingly high mountains create a new impression.

ITINERARY

DAY CAMP AT REMARKS

01. Arrive Kathmandu MTM staff meet at the Airport and transfer to Hotel on bb basis.
02. Kathmandu full day tour Kathmandu & Patan city.
03. Pokhara by vehicle and O/N in hotel on bb basis.
04. Kagbeni (2895m.) By flight to Jomsom
05. Chele
06. Geling
07. Charang
08. Lo Manthang
09. Lo Manthang
10. Lo Manthang
11. Lo Manthang
12. Ghami
13. Samar
14. Kagbeni
15. Jomsom (2713m.)
16. Kathmandu via Pokhara and transfer to hotel on bb basis.
17. Kathmandu free day
18. Departure to…

Mustang Trek itinerary:
DAY O/N at REMARKS

01. Arrive Kathmandu MTM staff meet at the Airport and transfer to Hotel on bb basis.
02. Kathmandu full day tour in Kathmandu & Patan city.
03. Nayapul by vehicle and O/N in hotel on bb basis.
04. Ulleray
05. Ghorepani
06. Tatopani visit natural hot spring
07. Ghasa walk through deepest gordge in the World
08. Tukuche
09. Kagbeni
10. Chele
11. Geling
12. Charang
13. Lo Manthang
14. Lo Manthang
15. Lo Manthang
16. Ghami via Lo Gekar high route
17. Samar
18. Kagbeni
19. Jomsom
20. Pokhara by Air and transfer to hotel on bb basis.
21. Kathmandu by Tourist bus and transfer to hotel on bb basis
22. Kathmandu free day
23. Departure to …