Annapurna Circuit Trek

Trip ID: UM4354
Destination Nepal
Duration 16 Days
Difficulty Grade three: Strenuous Trek Persons
Group Size 02-14
Maximum Altitude 5416
Best Time
Activities
Accommodation
Meals
Transportation
Start from
End at

Trip Overview

Trip Highlight

  • Adventurous trail.
  • Cross-challenging Thorong La Pass.
  • Beautiful Manang Village.
  • Visit Muktinath temple.
  • See stunning landscape views from Manang to Jomsom.
  • Experience the rich culture and traditions of the locals.
  • Get to see panoramic views of mountains like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Macchapucchre, and Manasalu.

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Arrival

    Himalayan Asia Treks staff welcomes in airport and transfer to on your selected hotel. After reaching hotel, we introduce your staff and shortly brief about Annapurna Circuit Trek.

    Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Day 2 : Kathmandu City Tour and Trek preparation.

    After taking breakfast, we will introduce your local Trekking guide for Annapurna Circuit Trek. You can discuss with your guide about needed information and you can hire or rent your trekking gear if you needed with discussing your guide. After finishing discussion with guide, we will manage Kathmandu City Tour like Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhnath Stupa.
    Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Day 3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar to Bhulbhule (840m-9 hrs).

    After taking breakfast, your guide picks up from your hotel and drive to Besisahar. It will take 6 hours to reach Besisahar . On the way, we will drive the bank of Trishuli River and Marshyangdi River with small greenery mountain.

    Overnight in Bhulbhule.

  • Day 4 : Trek to Dharapani (1960m -6hrs)

    Today is the first day of Annapurna Circuit Trek . After taking breakfast in Bhulbhule , we will start our trek to Jagat. The trail passes  such villages Bahundanda , Ghermuphant . Our trail offer beautiful scenery and amazing waterfalls, forests and farming fields with following Marshyangdi River.
    Overnight in Jagat.

  • Day 5 : Trek to Dharapani (1960m -6hrs)

    Breakfast in Dharapani, our trail follows towards Dharapani. The trail follows many waterfalls, suspension bridge and beautiful village Tal . Today aso , we will through Marshyangdi River .
    Overnight in Dharapani.

  • Day 6 : Trek to Chame.(2710m-6hrs)

    The day begins with walking following Marshyangdi River through the forest. Today we can see the amazing view of Manaslu and Annapurna range.
    Overnight in Chame.

  • Day 7 : Trek to Pisang (3100m - 5hrs).

    After breakfast in Chame, the trail follows towards Upper Pisangwith crossing a bridge over the Marshyangdi River. The trail passes along the narrow Marshyangdi river, valley with forests of Hemlock and Pine trees and beautiful meadows. After reaching lower Pisang, we will climb upper Pisang.

    Overnight in Pisang.

  • Day 8 : Trek to Manang (3440m - 6hrs).

    Today, we will wake up early to view amazing sunrise view. The first ray of sun shines in Annapurna II is amazing. Today our destination is Manang through the beautiful hills, lush jungle, wetlands, beautiful stupa, Lama School through Barga village. Barga is one of the big village with sacred 900 years old monastery. After Barga village , we reach Manang.

    Overnight in Manang.

  • Day 9 : Acclimatization on Manang rest day.

    Today is the first day of acclimatized day of Annapurna Circuit Trek to adjust your body with the thin air and higher altitudes. We will not take rest all days but we explore around Manang like Gangapurna Glacier Lake, Tilicho Lake, Milarepa Cave.

    Overnight in Manang.

  • Day 10 : Trek to Yak Kharka (4350m - 5hrs).

    After breakfast in Manang, we will follow the route of Yak Kharka. The meaning of Kharka means we will pass Tenki and passes Marshyangdi Valley and continuing along with Jarsang Khola valley. In here, you can see lots of Yak with meadows.

    Overnight in Yak Kharka.

  • Day 11 : Trek to Thorung Phedi (4530m - 3hrs).

    At breakfast in Yak Kharka , we will trk towards Thorung Phedi. You will come to see many majestic picks and mountains of Annapurna Himalayan range like the Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Pisang Peak, Thorung peak, Chulu, Tilcho peak and many more.

    Overnight in Thorung Phedi.

  • Day 12 : Trek to Manang (3850m) via Thorung la pass(5416m - 7hrs).

    Today is on f the most important and little difficult day among Annapurna Circuit Trek. We start early morning to pass Thorung La Pass (5416m) which is one of the famous place in this trail. We will reach at Thorung La pass as soon as possible because there strong wind and can see the Chortens and prayer flags dancing with wind. From the top of pass, you can see the magnificent views of snow capped mountain. After passing, the trail descends towards the holy places Muktinath.

    Overnight in Muktinath.

  • Day 13 : Trek/drive to Jomsom and visit Marpha village (2665m - 6hrs).

    Today is last day of Annapurna Circuit Trek. At morning, we visit Muktinath Temple a sacred places for Hindu and Buddhist followers. In Muktinath , there are 108 water sprouts around the temple and believe that after taking bath in there , people can relief from pain and sorrow. The trail descends towards Kagbeni which is entry point of Upper Mustang Trek also. After Kagbeni , we follow the bank of Kaligandaki River till Jomsom.
    Overnight in Jomsom.

  • Day 14 : Drive/ fly from Pokhara.

    After taking breakfast in hotel in Jomsom, we will take  flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. After reaching in Pokhara , you take rest and if you can explore Pokhara also. At evening time, you can walk around Fewa Lake and boating and explore some Pubs also.
    Overnight in Pokhara.

  • Day 15 : Drive/ fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

    After breakfast, we will take bus/car then drive to Kathmandu. It will take 6-7 hours to reach Kathmandu. After reaching in Kathmandu, you have leisure time and evening , we will go local restaurant for dinner with cultural program.
    Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Day 16 : Departure

    After breakfast, Himalayan Asia Treks staff transfers to airport according to your flight schedule with keeping memories of Annapurna Circuit Trek

Trip Cost Inclusion

  • Accommodation on BB basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara in Three star hotel.
  • Ground transportation (Airport pick up and drop, sightseeing and Kathmandu-Besisahar by Bus & Besisahar to Bhulbhule by sharing jeep and Jomsom-Pokhara by plane and Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Coach ).
  • Entrance fees in entrance fees in Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing place.
  • Three times meals at trekking route.
  • Accommodation in Tea house or lodge in trekking route.
  • Government licensed English speaking guide.
  • Porter (one porter for two person and carry 20 kg).
  • All necessary paper work like Permit and TIMS card (Trekkers information management system).
  • Travel and rescue arrangement.
  • Twenty four call assistance by our office representative.
  • Farewell dinner in typical Nepali restaurant.

Trip Cost Exclusion

  • Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Any type of insurance.
  • Any type of international flight fare.
  • Personal nature expenses like bar bills, water, tea coffee, shower, laundry, wi fi in trekking route.
  • Tips.
  • Any extra cost which is not mentioned in Cost includes column.
  • Extra day for natural calamities like flood, landslide, flight cancellation.

Gallery