A representative from Mountain Layers Trek will greet you outside the Tribhuwan International Airport. They will be waiting to receive you with signboards of your or the company’s name. You will be transferred to your hotel in a private vehicle. After you are done resting at the hotel, you are free to visit our office to clear any dues or ask questions concerning the trek.

After breakfast, we will have pre trek meeting and you’ll be briefed by the trek leader about the journey ahead. Once we are done loading all equipment, we will hop on the jeep for an 8 hour drive to Soti Khola, which lies 150 kms North West of Kathmandu. We will drive through Dhading Besi and the town of Arughat today to reach our destination, Soti Khola. We will have a lodge booked for us where we will be spending the night.

There will be multiple short sprints of ascending and descending to do on the trail today. We will cross Tharo Khola and Thorlabesi to arrive at Tatopani. This small town is popular for its rare natural hotsprings. Unfortunately, the hot springs haven’t been functional since the 2015 Nepal Earthquake. After a brief lunch break at Tatopani, we will resume on the trail and cross suspension bridges over the Budhi Gandaki and Yaru Khola. We will also climb flights of stairs on the way to Dobhan and Tharo Bharyang. It is a short trek further to Jagat once we are past the west bank of Budhi Gandaki.

Our trek today begins with a climb on a rocky ridge towards Salleri. We will pass through Sirdibas and Ghatte Khola and cross a long suspension bridge before Philim. We will stop momentarily for rest at this small Gurung village and continue north on our trail shortly after. We will pass a steep and uninhabited gorge and slowly trek towards the Budhi Gandaki. As we trek back and forth along the east and west banks of the river, we will reach a bamboo forest. Past the bamboo forest is Deng Khola, and Deng village lies a little further.

After breakfast, we will set out on the trail and cross the Budhi Gandaki again today to climb to Rana (1410m). The trail today intersects with various other trails and locations including Bhi, Ghap and Prok. You can enjoy a pleasing view of Siringi Himal today from Prok as long as the weather is favorable. We will cross the Budhi Gandaki many more times today on our climb through the forested paths to the Buddhist village of Namrung. Once we reach Namrung, we will be able to witness sights of Ganesh Himal and Himal Chuli along with Siringi from earlier.

After breakfast, we will set out on the trail and cross the Budhi Gandaki again today to climb to Rana (1910m). The trail today intersects with various other trails and locations including Bhi, Ghap and Prok. You can enjoy a pleasing view of Siringi Himal today from Prok as long as the weather is favorable. We will cross the Budhi Gandaki many more times today on our climb through the forested paths to the Buddhist village of Namrung. Once we reach Namrung, we will be able to witness sights of Ganesh Himal and Himal Chuli along with Siringi from earlier.

The trek today is an even shorter one as we will cover the miniscule distance between Lho and Samagaon. We will pass through Shyala, which is encompassed by peaks like Himal Chuli and Ngadi Chuli on the left, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal straight ahead and some other peaks to the right. We will relax for the rest of the day at Sama and spend the night in a lodge as usual.

A fun day of exploration lies ahead of us there are a lot of exciting locations to visit nearby. This rest day also serves another purpose as acclimatization day. Taking an occasional day off to rest and help your body acclimatize is very important while trekking in the Himalayas. The Pungyen monastery nearby offers great views of the Manaslu glacier if you are looking for a light and easy trek. However, if you are feeling energetic, then the Hike to Birendra Lake or Manaslu Base Camp is an excellent way to experience the true wilderness and beauty of the region. The Pungen and Birendra lake hikes won’t take more than a couple of hours to complete. However, the Manaslu Base Camp trek will take you 7-8 hours to get there and back.

The Budhi Gandaki river comes into picture yet again today as we trek along its riverbank. We will cross a bridge over the Budhi Gandaki and come across the trail leading to the Manaslu Base Camp. We will instead trek on the Larkye La trail and make our way through Kermo Kharka. After a short while further of trekking through the juniper and birch forests, the short trek today will end as we arrive at Samdo. We will spend the day resting our bodies to prepare for the tough hike the next day.

We keep continuing ascending and come past the valley of Salka Khola ascend to the Dharmasala. The climb to Larkya La pass. The climb gets steeper at the side of a gorge reaching 4000m, nearing the glacier. Further up we arrive at Larkya Phedi (4460m) Dharmasala and rest there over night nightat lodge.

The high altitude of the Manaslu region, it’s crucial to pay close attention to your body’s signals and ensure you’re properly acclimatized. Taking in the breathtaking scenic views of the Himalayan chain, you’ll proceed slowly and steadily across the rugged terrains that characterize this remote and awe-inspiring landscape.

Dharamsala. Thought it's a more challenging trail, you'll encounter a number of rustic villages, clear glacier lakes, beautiful valleys, and a wide range of flora and fauna, not to mention some notable snowcapped peaks.It will be a demanding trekking day today as you cross Larkya La Pass, the trek's highest point at 5106 meters. We begin our journey early in the morning. The trail ascends through the rocky and winding path to the top of Larkye La Pass. From the top, you can see the sunrise over Larkya Peak, Mt. Manaslu, Ratna Chuli, Cheo Himal, and many other snow-capped mountains.

This will be the last day on the trails. After waking up at Gho, we head to Dharapani. The route descends so the trek should be easy. You will be trekking through many fields and pastures and arrive at Tilje - a large Gurung settlement. This village is famous for brandy. However, we continue forward passing several Mani walls to reach Thonje village and then enter Dharapani village.

Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2670m) for approximately 6 hours. Enjoy the scenic trail as you ascend further into the Himalayas, passing through quaint villages and verdant forests. Arrive at Chame and settle into a cozy lodge for the night, surrounded by the majestic beauty of the mountains.

Trek from Chame to Pisang (3210m) for approximately 5 hours. Follow the trail as it winds through the rugged terrain, offering stunning views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Arrive at Pisang and settle into your lodge for the night, enjoying the serene atmosphere of the high mountains.

Trek from Pisang to Ghyaru (3650m), then onward to Nawal (3650m), and finally to Manang village (3540m), covering a distance of approximately 8 hours. Traverse through high-altitude landscapes, passing through traditional villages and soaking in panoramic mountain views. Arrive at Manang village and settle into your lodge for the night, surrounded by the majestic Himalayas.

Enjoy a rest day for acclimatization at Manang village. Embark on a hike to explore nearby attractions such as Gangapurna Lake, Lama Cave, and other scenic spots. Take in the breathtaking views and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Himalayan landscape. Return to the same lodge in Manang village for a peaceful night's rest, ready to continue your trekking adventure the next day.

Yesterday’s rest day had another purpose, which is to rest our bodies and prepare us for the tough trek today. The trail drops below Manang and heads west towards Khangsar. Stop for lunch in the village square. From there, the trail ascends through small villages to Thare Gompa and soon up to Shree Kharka. Here on, the trail turns even more steep and barren as we navigate through pasture fields towards the Tilicho Base Camp. Located at the foothills of Tilicho Peak (7,134m), this is superb location to camp overnight after the tough day of trekking. 

After an early in the morning hiking up to Tilicho lake (4919m) up and down 5hrs. and after lunch trek to Shreekharka 2hrs. We will slowly begin our ascent up the valley towards Tilicho Lake. The pleasing view of Manang valley along with several minor peaks nearby will keep us going as we navigate the tough trail and eventually reach the lake at almost 4919 meters. We will have sigh of relief, as well as one of joy as we have finally reach our main goal. Take all the time you need to savor the beauty and magnificence of this pristine lake and its surrounding. After lunch, we will have some rest and light exploration before heading back to Shree Kharka for overnight stay.

Compared to the past few days, a much easier day awaits us as we make the journey to Chuli Ledar. It is also possible to make our stop at Yak Kharka instead as there is minimal difference between the two locations. In the afternoon, we will spend our free time relaxing to recover from the exhaustion so far.

Another short day of trekking but a fairly eventful one nonetheless as we trek to the base camp of Thorong La high pass at Thorung Phedi. There is a sole lodge here but it is built to house a large number of trekkers. Staying here is a more preferable option but it is also possible to hike up to Thorung High Camp to stay at the small stone lodge there. We will improvise and make the decision depending on the situation.

Our trek will begin early in the morning today. We will head out after some energizing breakfast and descend for a bit to cross the Marshyangdi River. From thereon, we will start to cross the Thorong La high pass, situated at an altitude of 5,416 meters from sea level. This will be the toughest part of our trek, but also equally rewarding as the thrill and adventure from the climb are unmatched. The scenery is equally impressive, panning a 360 degree view of snowcapped peaks around us along with the Kali Gandaki gorge. We will carefully make our descent to the sacred temple of Muktinath once we’ve crossed the pass. We will stay overnight at a lodge nearby Muktinath.

We will start the day with a visit to Muktinath temple. If you wish, you can visit the 108 water taps and wash away your sins there. The 2 holy ponds, in addition to the main temple itself, are also quite impressive. Finally, the never-extinguishing flame at Jwala Mai temple is also held as sacred by the devotees. Once we’ve finished exploring Muktinath, we will head back to our lodge for breakfast. Thereafter, we will begin our return journey with the trek to Jomsom. We will pass Marpha, which is popular for its tasty apples and cider, and eventually arrive at Jomsom around afternoon.

As we have completed our trek, we will pack our stuff and head to the Jomsom airport in the morning. Enjoy the stunning aerial view of the Himalayas for a half an hour during the flight to Pokhara. If you would prefer to adventure through the unique terrain formed by the rain shadow of the Dhaulagiri massif, we can also arrange a full day of driving back to Pokhara.

Once we’ve reached Pokhara, we will go to a restaurant for some tasty breakfast. Afterwards, we will head to the bus stop to catch a bus back to Kathmandu. The journey along the Prithivi Highway will take anywhere between 5-6 hours to complete. The scenic flight option is also available for one more aerial adventure over the Himalayas. 

The Annapurna Circuit Trek comes to an end today. We hope your time with Mountain Layers Treks has been a good one. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to take part in other treks or extend your holiday. If you have a flight scheduled, our representative will assist you with reaching the airport a few hours before flight time. We wish you a safe flight home, farewell