If you are planning to do Annapurna Circuit Treks. The first day you need to drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar. The bus / Micro van costs 5$ and you will
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Annapurna circuit trek
If you are planning to do Annapurna Circuit Treks, you need one Acclimatization Day When Annapurna Circuit Trek The first day you need to drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar. The bus / Micro-van costs 5$ and you will get it from the near New Bus Station called Maccha Pokhari. The duration of the drive is 6 to 7hrs from Kathmandu. The next day again it will continue off-road drive by local jeep from Besisahar to Chame and it has cost 25$ per person in the group.
Transport To Chame
View from Manang
So your actual treks start from the Chame. From Chame, the trek will go to Pisang overnight and the next day ahead to Manang. Before ahead to Thorong La Pass 5416m. It is a better idea to get a one Acclimatization Day When Annapurna Circuit Trek at the Manang Valley. So there is many short side trip in Manang during your acclimatization day in Manang Village. Manang is best for exploration day hiking around the upper Marsyangdi if you are crossing the Thorong La Pass it is ideal for Acclimatization.
Manang Village
Manang Village
The Next Site Visit During Acclimatization Day is the visit to Bojo and Braga gompa of Manang. It is just half a hrs walking and worth seeing during your rest day in Manang. Also, the Karki Gompa which is 400 years old, and Praken Gompa located at 3945m will fulfill your day trip to Manang. Another worth Places to visit during your Acclimatization day is to visit Gangapurna Lake which is just a short hour to walk. And yes if you want the toughest and most spectacular excursion from Manang just a 4-hour hike to Kicho Lake which is 4950m high is also an attraction point to see while you are on a rest day at Manang.
Monastery Manang
Besides all these from Manang, you will also view Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, and Take Kang Mountain. Also if you choose something less Strenuous, you can visit Manang Cultural Museum. The Museum is open from 10.00 am to till 5.00om. The entry cost is 100 Rs. In this Museum you will see Traditional Manangi Life. There is a hall where you can see displaying antique old things. So to enjoy your rest day in Manang you have ample choice to visit.
