Nepal Adventure Teams representative will be at Tribhuvan International Airport to welcome you in Nepal for Annapurna Circuit Trek Clockwise. Our team will lead you to your hotel for rest and refreshment.
In order to wish you success and welcome you to Nepal, Nepal Adventure Team will organize a welcome dinner accompanied by a cultural program.
From Pokhara, further, you will ride to Beni-Baglung highway to reach Tatopani. The road trip will be accompanied by the hills, villages, view of Pokhara valley, and mountain. You will be riding along the Kali Gandaki river. From Beni, the off-road ride begins and juggles you till you reach Tatopani.
Literally, Tatopani means “hot water”. The place is named so as it has a famous hot spring. After the tiring and juggling ride to Tatopani, you can relax on a hot spring and energize yourself for the rest of the Annapurna Circuit Trek Clockwise journey.
The trek begins by crossing the river and leaving Kalopani village behind. Today's hike will be like a stroll through an old European forest than the lower Himalayas. The soft trail will mostly be flat passing through tidy villages. There was one significant uphill-downhill segment just nearby Suara, providing expansive views of the river valley. The trail is entirely decorated by gorgeous and tall pine trees swayed in the wind, the rush of the river accompanied the chatter of birds, frogs, and winds.
As you enter the Marpha village, there will be more of a barren kind of hills and areas rather than the woods of pine trees. The village is entirely covered with stone houses and an apple garden. You can enjoy the local apple products at Marpha.
From Kagbeni, you will climb uphill to reach the Muktinath area. Bypassing Khingar (3400m) village, you will wee a dramatic village of Jharkot with large Chorten, gompa, and atmospheric animist totems. The trail ascends through a desert-like trans-Himalayan landscape to Ranipauwa.
This day, you will walk less and rest to capitalize on the energy and cope with the increasing altitude.
This day is separated to maintain good health and cope with the changing environment, weather, and altitude of trekkers. You will also have a short hike in the area which will be helpful to acclimatize. Undoubtedly, you will visit the famous and sacred Muktinath temple.
Muktinath Temple is located on the top of the hill having 108 taps and 2 ponds in its temple compound. Mebar Lha monastery is also located in the area and regarded to be the Goddess of Fire. Hindu and Buddhist traditions claim Muktinath Temple to be the only place on Earth to host all five elements (fire, water, sky, earth, and air) from which all material things in the universe are made.
From Manang Phedi, you will walk down the hill towards Manang village. The trail will entirely be filled with snowcapped mountain ranges and the crackling river. There is no vegetation and dense forest rather barren hills and shrubs. You will walk through a rough slippery stony trail up to Manang.
From Manang village, the downhill trek begins with the magnificent scenery. With the continuous walkthrough of fine woods, mountain views, rushing river, high stoned hill, you will reach Hongde. As you reach the flat valley of Hongde village, you can still feel the dry arctic climate. You will visit the old Braga monastery with old Buddhist relics, ancient wall paintings,s and stunning views of Annapurna Himalaya.
Then, you will reach Pisang village with great scenery of mountains and surrounding landscapes. The entire trail will give you superb views of staggering Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna, Chulu’s, and Pisang peak.
After a warm breakfast, you will head towards Chame, headquarter of Manang District. The trail is filled with enchanting alpine forests of rhododendron and pine trees, following the Marshyangdi River.
You will pass by Dhukure Pokhari, a small place with few teahouses and lodges overlooking Chulu’s and Pisang peak. Similarly, a downhill walk will lead you to Bhratang village and then Chame. You can see Apple Farm in Bhratang village on the way to Chame. You can enjoy fresh apple juice, apple pie, and other Apple products on the farm operated under Agro Manang Pvt. Ltd.
From Chame, it is all the downhill trail bypass and crossing suspension bridges, ridges, hills, and woods. The trail along rhododendron and pine forest will traverse you through Bagachap, Danaque, and Temang village. More Buddhist culture enriched village with a grand view of Mt. Manaslu can be observed. You will also see the majestic Tal village which is a unique location on the bank of the river and the lap of hills. As you reach Dharapani, the weather will be warmer
Early morning, after breakfast you will head towards Bensisahar leaving the chilly weather and closeness to mountains behind. You will ride up to Bensisahar on a jeep and ride to Kathmandu on a bus.
Within 8-9 hours, you will arrive in Kathmandu Valley. Nepal Adventure Team will organize a Farewell Dinner for your success of the Annapurna Circuit Trek Clockwise journey and bid you a warm farewell from Nepal with the hope to meet you on your next journey.
