• DAY 1

  Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel.

  Our staff will meet you at the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and escor you to the hotel, where our guide will give you a brief overview of the hotel, Kathmandu, Expeditions, do's and don'ts, and other pertinent information that you may require while in Nepal.

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• DAY 2

  In Kathmandu – sightseeing tour and obtain permit

  On this day our guide will take you to the places of interest while the arrangements for the required permits are made.

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• DAY 3

  Drive Kathmandu / Arughat / Soti Khola, 8-9 hour drive.

  After an early breakfast, travel by coach to Arughat and then to Soti Khola on the magnificent Kathmandu-Pokhara route, where you will enter the newly opened Arughat road. This is a fascinating trip across the Himalayan foothills. In recent years, the road has been considerably upgraded. The 7-hour trip from Kathmandu takes you through many rural villages and towns, with occasional views of the Langtang, Ganesh, and Manaslu peaks, as well as as far as Annapurna. Following the Budi-Gandaki River upstream from Arughat, the trail becomes much narrower, passing through more rural farm villages and terraced fields with numerous streams to cross in between. The path then follows the right bank of the Burhi Gandaki, passing through cultivated land with many scattered farmhouses and hamlets, eventually reaching the villages of Mordar, Simre, and Arket. After briefly ascending to Kyoropani, the drive returns to the river for an overnight camp at the confluence with the tributary Soti Khola, with opportunity to bathe in a nearby fresh water stream.

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• DAY 4

  Trek to Macha Khola (890m) 5–6-hour trek

  The trail from Soti-Khola cuts into the steep, densely forested valley, passing through a series of little settlements tucked into the hillside, until we reach a valley widening, opposite the place where a huge tributary stream enters the Burhi Gandaki River. The terraced agricultural fields are located in Lapbesi's upper village. Our path then drops to a wide, sandy riverbed, following a footpath that meanders beneath the steep, rugged valley side. Finally, a climb up a track leads to Machha Khola, where you can spend the night outside the hamlet, which has a number of teashops.

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• DAY 5

  Machha-Khola to Jagat 1,410m 6-7 hours walk.

  Beginning our morning walk by crossing the stream that gives its name to Machha Khola (Fish stream) and proceeding upstream to the tiny settlement of Kholabensi and the hot springs at Tatopani, the trail leads to more interesting farm communities and fields as the landscape changes progressively. From here, the valley sides steepen until the trail becomes inaccessible, at which point the route shifts to the river's left bank via a suspension bridge. At Doban, there are some teahouses after a short portion of forest path. The Budi-Gandaki River cascades down in magnificent torrent rapids above Dobhan. The river gets calmer after this steep segment, meandering across a broad gravel bed. When we get at Lauri, we cross the river on a suspension bridge, which leads to a long route climb and then a descent into an open valley at Yara Khola. There are numerous good camping locations here, depending on the length of the hike and the trail's condition. If we are not camping here, we will continue on for another hour to the settlement of Jagat. After Arughat, Jagat is a large village with a mixed population of Magar, Chettris, Brahamans, Bhotias (Tibetan-looking tribes), and a few Newar merchants and shopkeepers. This is the last significant settlement before reaching the main Annapurna trail, and it's where you'll find the majority of the merchandise, from soaps to chocolates to flashlights and batteries. After a 6-7-hour hike, camp is set up near Jagat village.

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• DAY 6

  Trek to Deng (1,900m), 7-8 hours trek

  Deng has been chosen as the day's destination. We hike up the riverbed and over a rocky hill to Salleri after completing the appropriate papers (completed by the team leader) at the MCAP office in Jagat. Following the river, we trek up to Sirdibas before continuing on to the Budhi Gandaki River's suspension bridge. We cross the bridge and ascend to Philim, a Gurung settlement. The walk continues through the woodland towards Chisopani. We cross Ekle Bhatti and then the gorge to reach a large waterfall before entering the pine forest, with the Budhi Gandaki River on our left. The trail then descends to a Ghap and Tsum Valley trail intersection. We cross the bridge and go northeast, walking along the west bank for a while after leaving the Tsum Valley trail. We then cross to the east bank before returning to the west side. Before arriving in Deng, we pass through a bamboo forest. The night will be spent in Deng at a lodge.

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• DAY 7

  Trek to Ghap (2,640m), 7-8 hours trek. 

  Today's destination has been specified as Ghap. We leave Deng and ascend Rana after crossing the suspension bridge. The hike continues northwest, following the Budhi Gandaki River's bank to Bihi, then west, up the Budhi Gandaki Valley. The trail separates into two trails after Bihi and rejoins at Ghap. One follows the Budhi Gandaki River's northern bank, while the other (alternative route) follows the river's southern bank. The walk goes in and out of unbroken wild canyons, culminating in a difficult ascent to Ghap. We can also take you on a side journey up to Prok village and a tour to Kal Tal if time allows. We return to Ghap, where we will spend the night.

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• DAY 8

  Trek Lho (3,150m), 3-4 hours trek.

  The destination for today is Lho. On the south bank of the river, the trail first travels through a lovely woodland of fir and rhododendron. Then we cross a wooden bridge to reach the north bank of the river, and after a short walk, we cross another bridge to reach the south bank. The trail then leads you to a set of well-built stairwells. If you need a shortcut, though, you can take the trail along the river's edge and into the pine forest. Both trails will lead us to Namrung village. We next proceed through Banjam, passing Mani walls, fields, and cottages before entering the rhododendron, fir, and oak forest and arriving at Lihi. The trail runs from Lihi to Sho, passing the Hinang River on a bridge, and then on to Lho through a leisurely stroll from Sho. In Lho, we'll spend the night in a lodge.

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• DAY 9

  Trek to Samagaon (3520m) 3-4 hours trek

  In Samagaon, the destination has been determined for today. We first climb up to Shyala village from Lho, passing through a pine and rhododendron forest and enjoying the crystal clear stream. Mountains and glaciers surround the Shyala settlement. We trek up to the village of Sama, which is a pure Lama town following Tibetan culture, after crossing the glacier-fed Numla Khola. In Sama Gaon, we'll spend the night in a lodge.

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• DAY 10

  Trek to Samdo (3,860m), 3-4 hours trek

  The destination for today is Samdo. You're ready to continue hiking after acclimating the previous day. We travel along the west bank of the Budhi Gandaki River to our destination for the day. After a short hike, we come upon a trail that leads to the Manaslu Base Camp trail; however, we bypass it and enter a forest of birch, juniper, rhododendron, moss, and lichen. Then we cross a bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River and approach the settlement of Samdo, which is extremely near to Tibet, to admire the stone cottages and long Mani walls of Kyonggma Kharka. In Samdo, we'll spend the night in a lodge.

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• DAY 11

  Rest day for acclimatization and local excursion. 

  You will have a rest day for acclimatization, you will also be led to a local excursion so that you may cope up with the altitude. Before leaving Samdo.

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• DAY 12

  Trek to Larkya Phedi (4450m), 3-4 hours trek 

  The road leads to more arid areas from Samdu; the walk begins on a rough mountain path that crosses the Gyala Khola before ascending to the crest where the remnants of a settlement known as Larkya Bazaar may be found. This town is thought to have formerly flourished on commerce with Tibet via the adjacent Gya La, a trade that has since declined. As we get closer to the Larkya Glacier, we get to Duwang, where there is a lodge established to service people crossing the Larkya-La, which is just ahead of us. On the clearing, there's a good area to set up camp for the night.

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• DAY 13

  Cross the Larkya La (5135m) trek to Bimtang (3590m) 7-8 hours of walk.

  The ascent from Larkya phedi (bottom) to Larkya-la (5,135m) is a gentle twisting ascent. We get up early to prepare for the trek's highest pass, a short ascent above the lodge, and we reach the ablation valley on the north side of the Larkya Glacier, with spectacular views of Cho Danda and then Larkya Peak. Finally, we walk across the glacier moraines, gradually ascending to the top of the pass, which becomes steeper in the final stretch. Outstanding views of Himlung, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II can be seen from the pass. Following a magical moment at the summit, a hard descent via snow and gravel leads to the valley trail to Larcia. A further hour on a moraine ridge route leads to Tambuche at 3,900m, and from there it's a short way to camp at Bhimthang, a picturesque spot with a lot of mani walls and a derelict home. After a long, exhausting day, we will undoubtedly arrive fatigued in camp.

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• DAY 16

  Trek Bimtang to Dharapani (1,900m), 7-8 hours trek

  From here, the trail descends through the forest, passing through a small summer settlement at Goh, and then climbs through terraced fields to the Karche La, where we can see ahead a green and heavily forested valley, dropping down to the distant Marsyangdi River, and finally arriving at the village of Tilje after a few hours of walking, following the Dudh (milky) river downstream. Thonje is one of the communities we pass through. It takes an hour to ascend from Tilje to the bridge and then to Dharapani village, where the Annapurna circuit's main trail meets. Dharapani will feel like a civilisation after being in the middle of nowhere for a time, where you can celebrate with a beer and some food.

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• DAY 17

  Trek to Jagat (1,300m), 6 hours trek.

  From dharapani, we descend towards jagat for the overnight stay. It is a 6 hour trek which will bring you to the altitude of 1300m. 

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• DAY 18

  Drive Jagat / Beshisahar / Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. 

  From this day, trekking ends and our staff will drive you to Kathmandu via besisahar a small town in Lamjung. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your designated hotel by our staff.

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• DAY 19

  Transfer to airport for departure. 

  On this day, get prepared with your air ticket and your passport as you will be transferred to the airport by our staff for your international departure as per the schedule of your flight.

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