| Day 1 |
Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (760m) |
6-7 hrs drive |
- Scenic drive through hills and rivers.
- Gateway to the Annapurna Circuit.
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Besisahar guesthouse |
| Day 2 |
Besisahar to Chame (2,670m) |
6-7 hrs jeep or trek |
- Travel via Dharapani and Jagat villages.
- Start seeing snow-capped peaks.
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Chame teahouse |
| Day 3 |
Chame to Pisang (3,300m) |
5-6 hrs trek |
- Walk through dense pine forests and cliffs.
- First glimpses of Pisang Peak.
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Pisang teahouse |
| Day 4 |
Pisang to Manang (3,540m) |
6 hrs trek |
- Choose lower or upper route for better views.
- Visit Braga Monastery and acclimatize in Manang.
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Manang teahouse |
| Day 5 |
Acclimatization in Manang |
Optional short hikes |
- Visit Gangapurna Lake or Ice Lake.
- Rest and adapt to altitude.
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Manang teahouse |
| Day 6 |
Manang to Yak Kharka (4,050m) |
4-5 hrs trek |
- Alpine meadows and yak pastures.
- Fewer trees, colder air.
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Yak Kharka teahouse |
| Day 7 |
Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,450m) |
4-5 hrs trek |
- Steep terrain and thinner air.
- Base camp before the pass.
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Thorong Phedi teahouse |
| Day 8 |
Cross Thorong La Pass (5,416m) - Descend to Muktinath (3,800m) |
8-9 hrs trek |
- Highest point of the trek.
- Spectacular views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.
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Muktinath teahouse |
| Day 9 |
Muktinath to Jomsom (2,720m) |
5-6 hrs trek |
- Explore Muktinath Temple (Hindu & Buddhist site).
- Descend through Kagbeni and dry valleys.
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Jomsom guesthouse |
| Day 10 |
Fly or drive to Pokhara |
25 min flight or 8-9 hrs drive |
- Quick flight over the Himalayas (weather permitting).
- Alternative: scenic drive through the Kali Gandaki valley.
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Pokhara hotel |