Manang, Nepal

Manang & Annapurna Circuit Trek

High Tibetan-influenced villages, Tilicho Lake and the north side of the Annapurna massif.

7 Days / 6 Nights 2 – 12 people Mar – May, Sep – Nov Moderate

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.

Jeep transfer Hot springs Teahouse

Through pine forest and past the dramatic Paungda Danda rock face, climbing steadily to Upper Pisang with its prayer-flagged gompa above the village.

5–6 hrs trek All meals

The high route through Ghyaru and Ngawal — harder, but the finest views of the Annapurnas on the circuit — descending into Manang village.

6–7 hrs trek High route views

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.

Acclimatisation 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.

Tilicho Lake Optional extension

Retrace the valley on the lower route, with a different perspective on the peaks and an easier descent through the villages.

Descent Teahouse

Jeep to Besisahar and onward drive to Kathmandu, arriving in the evening.

Return transfer Breakfast

Amenities available

Licensed trek guide Porter support Teahouse lodging All meals on trek ACAP & TIMS permits Ground transfers First aid & oximeter Purified water Insurance Wi-Fi on trail

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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