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Annapurna Circuit Trek

Highlights

  • Stunning Himalayan vistas of Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Tilicho and many more.
  • Diverse landscapes - rhododendron forests, terraced fields, deserts, moraines.
  • Cultural immersion - Gurung, Thakali, Tibetan communities, monasteries, traditions.

Overview

The Annapurna Circuit is a renowned trekking route in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is a challenging yet rewarding trek that takes trekkers through diverse landscapes, from lush rhododendron forests to arid high-altitude deserts, and offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna massif and other Himalayan giants. The circuit typically takes around 2-3 weeks to complete and reaches a maximum elevation of over 5,400 meters (17,700 feet) at the Thorong La pass. Along the way, trekkers get to experience the rich culture and hospitality of the local Gurung, Thakali, and Tibetan communities, staying in traditional teahouses and interacting with friendly locals.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1340m)
Hotel

ACCOMODATION

Hotel

Airport Shuttle

TRANSPORTATION

Airport Shuttle

One of our representatives will pick you up at the airport and accompany you to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, we will visit some of the most important places in the capital. In the evening, we will have a meeting at the hotel to brief you on the entire trip.

Day 2 : Drive Kathmandu - Chamche (1385 m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

10 Hours

DURATION

10 Hours

Bus, Jeep

TRANSPORTATION

Bus, Jeep

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

220 km

DISTANCE

220 km

We will drive from Kathmandu Chamche, it will take around 10 hours.

Day 3 : Chamche - Bagarchap (2160m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

15 Km

DISTANCE

15 Km

6-7Hours

DURATION

6-7Hours

+800m, -350m

ELEVATION

+800m, -350m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we commence One of the best renowned and beautiful trek in the Himalayas.

The trail today rewards with various wonders of nature from the great Himalayan view ,rivers beautiful villages and streams along the way.

Some of the section we should walk on the motorable road.

Day 4 : Bagarchap - Chame (2650 m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

16 Km

DISTANCE

16 Km

6-8 Hours

DURATION

6-8 Hours

+950m / -300m

ELEVATION

+950m / -300m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trail is quite easy, most of the part we walk on motorable road. We will have an impressive view of mount Manaslu 8163m , Lamjung Himal, Annapurna 2. we will walk through various villages of Gurung People.

Day 5 : Chame - Upper Pisang (3250 m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

15 km

DISTANCE

15 km

6 Hours

DURATION

6 Hours

+761m / -139m

ELEVATION

+761m / -139m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we will be walking through villages which has a great Tibetan cultural influence. we will see many monuments like mani wall & chorten. The landscape also changes from today onwards will be walking on trans Himalayan section. The trail goes through coniferous forest. In the evening we will visit the monastery of upper pisang.

Day 6 : Upper Pisang - Ngawal (3650 m) via Gyaru
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

12 Km

DISTANCE

12 Km

6 Hours

DURATION

6 Hours

+588m / -228m

ELEVATION

+588m / -228m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today the trail rewards us with the spectacular view of whole Annapurna range. we will stop on the Ghyaru village that offers the stunning view of the whole Manang valley.Ngawal is one of the beautiful village on the Annapurna circuit village with great influence of Tibetan culture and tradition.

Day 7 : Ngawal - Manang (3520 m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

12 Km

DISTANCE

12 Km

6 Hours

DURATION

6 Hours

+227m / -369m

ELEVATION

+227m / -369m

Breakfast, lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, lunch, Dinner

Manang is one of the biggest and important village of the region. There are around 500 households. It is the last village before Thorung la pass. The trail is short comparing other days so we will visit the Gangapurna lake in the evening.

Day 8 : Manang - Ledar (4200 m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

13 Km

DISTANCE

13 Km

6 Hours

DURATION

6 Hours

+741m / -62m

ELEVATION

+741m / -62m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will leave the villages and forest behind, we will be walking on alpine terrain. Today trail is famous for wildlife sighting. The terrain is inhabited by Snow leopard , Himalayan wolf , Blue Sheep, Pica etc.

The view of Annapurna range is stunning.

Day 9 : Letdar - Thorong High Camp (4800 m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

6 Km

DISTANCE

6 Km

4 Hours

DURATION

4 Hours

+684m / -165m

ELEVATION

+684m / -165m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today the distance from Letdar to Thorong high camp is short. as we will be walking in high altitude we advise to walk slowly and drink plenty of water. We will have enough time to rest before our final push to the Thorong la.

The view gets better as we climb higher , we will have a panoramic view of Annapurna from the high Camp

Day 10 : Thorong High camp to Muktinath (3800 m) via Thorong La Pass (5416 m)
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

16 Km

DISTANCE

16 Km

10-12 Hours

DURATION

10-12 Hours

+622m / -1820m

ELEVATION

+622m / -1820m

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will start early in the morning some may find the uphill to Thorong la 5416m quite difficult because of altitude, we ascend slowly. we will see the most impressive sunrise and the panoramic view will make us forgot our suffering.

It is the highest point of this trek from here we will start to descend towards mustang. Mustang is known for its unique landscape, culture and tradition

we will end our trek on the town of Muktinath, the holy place for Buddhist and Hindus.

Day 11 : Drive Muktinath to Pokhara
Tea house

ACCOMODATION

Tea house

6 Hours

DURATION

6 Hours

Bus/Jeep

TRANSPORTATION

Bus/Jeep

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MEAL

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

175 km

DISTANCE

175 km

After breakfast we will drive to Pokhara. It takes around 8/9 hours to reach Pokhara.

Day 13 : Pokhara - Kathmandu (1340 m)
Hotel

ACCOMODATION

Hotel

201 Km

DISTANCE

201 Km

10 Hours

DURATION

10 Hours

Bus

TRANSPORTATION

Bus

Breakfast

MEAL

Breakfast

We will drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that's 200km it may take around 8-9 hours .

Day 14 : Departure
Airport Shuttle

TRANSPORTATION

Airport Shuttle

Breakfast

MEAL

Breakfast

You will be dropped off at the airport in a car or jeep prior to your flight departure time.

Trip Route
Trip Code
#Anna-5416
altitude
altitude
5416m
duration
duration
14 days
transport
Transport
Bus, Jeep
Region
Region
Annapurna Region
Group
Group Size
4-14
Level
Level
Challenging
Activity
Activity
Trekking
Accomodation
Accomodation
Hotel, Tea house
Accomodation
Best Season
Spring

Need Help?

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What is Included?

  • Pick up and drop off at the airport.
  • Public transport (Kathmandu - Besisahar - Chamche, Muktinath - Tatopani and Tatopani - Pokhara - Kathmandu)
  • Accommodation in hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara on BB basis.
  • Breakfast. Lunch, dinner and accommodation during the trek.
  • A professional trekking guide for your trip.
  • Guide's salary, food, accommodation and insurance.
  • All necessary permits and government taxes.

What is Excluded?

  • International flight ,visa and travel insurance.
  • Drinks and personal expenses during your trip.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Porters to carry your extra bags.
  • Tips for guide and field staff.
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