Manang, Nepal
Manang & Annapurna Circuit Trek
High Tibetan-influenced villages, Tilicho Lake and the north side of the Annapurna massif.
Tour highlights
Braga Monastery, over 500 years old
Acclimatisation hikes to Ice Lake and Gangapurna Lake
Optional side trip to Tilicho Lake
Hot spring bathing at Chame
Annapurna II, III, IV and Gangapurna at close range
Cultural homestays with Tibetan-influenced families
Good to know
This is a moderate high-altitude trek. We build in a dedicated acclimatisation day at Manang and our guides carry an oximeter — but you should be comfortable walking 5–7 hours a day.
Day-by-day itinerary
Scenic drive west along the Marsyangdi valley, switching to a local jeep for the rough final stretch to Chame at 2,670 m. Evening soak in the hot springs.
Through pine forest and past the dramatic Paungda Danda rock face, climbing steadily to Upper Pisang with its prayer-flagged gompa above the village.
The high route through Ghyaru and Ngawal — harder, but the finest views of the Annapurnas on the circuit — descending into Manang village.
A rest-and-climb-high day: hike to Gangapurna Lake and the viewpoint above, or push higher to Ice Lake. Afternoon visit to Braga Monastery.
For those going higher, the trail to Tilicho Base Camp and on to the lake at 4,919 m — one of the highest lakes in the world. Otherwise a relaxed day exploring Manang.
Retrace the valley on the lower route, with a different perspective on the peaks and an easier descent through the villages.
Jeep to Besisahar and onward drive to Kathmandu, arriving in the evening.
Amenities available
Cost includes
- Kathmandu–Besisahar–Chame jeep transfers both ways
- 6 nights teahouse accommodation on the trail
- All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Government-licensed trekking guide
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers)
- ACAP permit and TIMS card
- First aid kit, oximeter and guide insurance
Cost excludes
- Travel and helicopter evacuation insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Hot showers, charging and Wi-Fi on the trail
- Beverages and snacks outside meals
- Tipping for guide and porter
- Extra nights caused by weather or altitude
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