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Pokhara
The trip starts and ends at your hotel in Pokhara.
Tour from Pokhara
Manang Jeep Tour
By jeep up the Marsyangdi valley to Manang, a high Himalayan village behind the Annapurnas, with Gangapurna glacier lake and Braga monastery.
4 daysModerate3,540 m
FromUS$ 700per person · based on 2 travellers
- No payment online, we confirm first
- Written quote with everything included
Marsyangdi valley
Besisahar
The market town where the Annapurna Circuit road begins.
Night 1 · Sleep here
Chame
The district headquarters of Manang, with hot springs by the river.
Pine forest
Pisang
Lower and Upper Pisang, below Annapurna II.
Nights 2–3
Manang
A high stone village at about 3,540 m below Annapurna III and Gangapurna.
Monastery
Braga
A village with an old Tibetan Buddhist monastery above the valley.
Overview
Why choose the Manang Jeep Tour?
- High Himalayan valleyAnnapurna II, III, IV and Gangapurna above Manang.
- Gangapurna glacier lakeA turquoise lake below the Gangapurna glacier.
- Braga monasteryAn old Tibetan Buddhist monastery above its village.
- Mountain jeep roadA dramatic drive up the Marsyangdi gorge.
Manang lies at about 3,540 metres on the dry, northern side of the Annapurna range, on the famous Annapurna Circuit. A rough jeep road now climbs the Marsyangdi valley from Besisahar, so you can reach this high mountain world without a long trek.
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The drive passes waterfalls, pine forest and the villages of Chame and Pisang, with Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal above. In Manang you have a full day to explore Gangapurna glacier lake, Braga monastery and the old stone villages before driving back to Pokhara.
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1Pokhara to Chame
Drive to Besisahar and continue by jeep up the Marsyangdi valley past Jagat, Tal and Dharapani to Chame, the district headquarters of Manang.
- StayLodge, Chame
- MealsLunch · Dinner
Day 2Chame to Manang
A spectacular drive past the curved rock face of Paungda Danda and the villages of Pisang and Humde to Manang, below Annapurna III and Gangapurna.
- StayLodge, Manang
- MealsBreakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3Gangapurna Lake and Braga
A day to acclimatise and explore: walk to Gangapurna glacier lake and the viewpoints above it, visit Braga monastery and wander the stone lanes of Manang.
- StayLodge, Manang
- MealsBreakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4Manang to Pokhara
A long day back down the valley by jeep to Besisahar and on to Pokhara.
- StayYour hotel in Pokhara
- MealsBreakfast · Lunch
Good to know
Details before you book
What’s included6
- Private 4×4 jeep with an experienced mountain driver
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- 3 nights in lodges (twin-sharing rooms)
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Complimentary drinking water
- Government taxes and service charge
Not included7
- Guide (optional add-on)
- Travel insurance
- Hotel in Pokhara before and after the tour
- Meals not listed as included
- Entrance tickets not listed as included (paid on the day)
- Drinks, snacks and personal expenses
- Tips for driver and guide (appreciated, not compulsory)
What to bring11
Clothing
Bring along
Before you go6
Best time
March–November. Monsoon rain can affect the lower road; winter brings snow and very cold nights in Manang.
Road
Rough mountain road beyond Besisahar; long days with dust and bumps.
Permits
An ACAP permit is required and included.
Accommodation
Mountain lodges with simple twin rooms.
Altitude
Manang is about 3,540 m. The rest day there helps you adjust; tell your driver if you feel unwell.
Phone & internet
Mobile signal in main villages; Wi-Fi in most lodges.
Questions travellers ask3
Is it a trek?
No, you travel by jeep and walk only on day three around Manang. It is a way to see the high Annapurna Circuit without trekking.
Can we go on to Tilicho Lake or Thorong La?
Yes, as a trek extension on foot. Ask us for a custom quote.
How do I book and pay?
Send an enquiry. We confirm availability and send a written quote on WhatsApp, including the payment terms.
Ready for Manang Jeep Tour?
Tell us your dates and group size. We reply on WhatsApp with availability and a clear written quote.