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Annapurna Circuit Trek
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12 Days
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Overview
Annapurna Circuit Trek is the classical trekking route of Nepal. Normally, the trip is the detour route of Nepal Trekking, which requires 10–17 days. However, if you are short on time, you can do the trek in much fewer days as well. After lots of field research, travel planners at Nepal High Trek have knitted the Annapurna Circuit Trek 10-day itinerary. The itinerary is perfect for travelers without much risk of altitude sickness or hours of walking. Moreover, the construction of a hilly road from Besisahar to Manang has helped in knitting the short itinerary of the Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Can I use a Jeep to Manang to further shorten the number of trekking days?
No, it is not appropriate to take a Jeep beyond Chame. However, it is possible to use the four-wheel jeep to reach Manang. The risk of altitude sickness is very high if we take a jeep ride to Manang.
What's Included
- Three cups tea per day during the trek.
- All ground transportation. (Airport pick up & drop off) All bus and jeep drives.
- Seasonal fruits during the trek.
- Trekking Gears: (Sleeping bag, down jacket and duffle bag)
- One night hotel in Pokhara with breakfast.
- Three times meals during the trek ( Break, Lunch & Dinner)
- Two night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Government license holder guide from Kathmandu
- Private Local tea house basis (Twin sharing beds)
- Annapurna Conservation Area Conservation Permit.
- Travel insurance
- Other expenses like mineral water, Beer, Coke, laundry and dessert.
- Tips for trekking crews
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup points
What To Expect
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu with transfer to hotel.
1 Stop
Kathmandu
On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, get transferred to hotels after being received by our guides and staff. At hotel check-in, join in for a group briefing regarding treks and other useful information and required trekking stuff.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : 3 Star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Day 02: Drive to Besisahar 760 m – 08 hrs.
1 Stop
In the morning, the drive leads you away and beyond Kathmandu Valley, heading to lower, warmer areas with views of snowcapped mountains to reach Nepal's mid-west, around the Lamjung area in Besisahar. It takes 8 hours by local bus, and you can explore the courtyard with a scenic view of the Trishuli River and thrilling mountain ranges.
12 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Meals : Breakfast
Day 03: Drive from Besisahar to Chame by local sharing jeep 2670 m – 05 hours.
1 Stop
Chame
After breakfast, we will drive to Chame. The Chame is the headquarters of the Manang district. The road is unpaved, but you can see the stunning scenery of multi-authentic villages, various landscapes, pine forests, hills, and a delightful view of Mount Manaslu. The road goes through the Marshyangdi River, and it’s a challenging drive to Chame. From Jagat, the walk begins on a winding path to Chamje. Chame is a small mountain town located at 2670 m above sea level, where you can spend a beautiful time.
12 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Meals : Breakfast
Day04: Trek from Chame to Pisang 3, 230 m – 7/8 hrs.
1 Stop
Manang
From here onward, the walk gets closer to the mountains, heading through a beautiful alpine forest and following the Masrsyangdi River upstream to Bhratang village. As the walk heads uphill into pine trees to Dhukure Pokhari, a small place with few lodges and views of Chulu and Pisang Peak, after a lunch stop, walk downhill to Pisang village for an overnight stop.
13 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Meals : Breakfast
Day 05: Trek from Pisang to Manang Village 3,450 m – 6/7 hrs.
1 Stop
Manang
Pisang village is situated within Manang Valley, facing stunning mountain views where altitude gains slowly from here onward, as the walk takes you to a short uphill with views of Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu, and Pisang peak to reach Hongde village. From here, tree lines fade to barren, arid landscapes as the walk leads to Manang village. On route, visit the old Braga monastery, enriched with Buddhist relics, ancient wall paintings, frescoes, and a superb panorama of Annapurna Himalaya. From here, it's an hour’s walk to Manang village.
13 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Meals : Breakfast
Day 06: Rest Day at Manang for local hikes and Acclimatization.
1 Stop
Manang
Rest day for acclimatization before heading to high altitude and crossing the Thorang La Pass. We would highly recommend the hike to Gangapurna Lake, and it’s an extremely beautiful lake in Manang Valley. Besides, explore Manang village beneath towering Annapurna and Gangapurna peaks, a nice short hike up for views of Gangapurna Glacier and the Manang glacial lake.
24 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Meals : Breakfast
Day 07: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka 4,110 m – 4/5 hours.
1 Stop
Manang
After resting at Manang, walk to Yak Kharka, an interesting high-altitude walk facing views of mountains, crossing small streams to reach Yak Kharka, a small settlement with incredible views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III, and Chulu Peaks.
14 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Meals : Breakfast
Day 08: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m – 4/5 hours
1 Stop
Thorong La Pass
The morning walk leads closer to Thorang-la as the walk progresses, crossing a bridge and then a climb along the Jarjung River, then leading to Thorung Phedi for a short rest, and then climbing the last hour uphill to Thorang High Camp for an overnight stop.
13 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Meals : Breakfast
Day 09: Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m – 7/8 hours
1 Stop
Muktinath Temple
Starting early in the morning to reach the highest point of the great adventure, after breakfast, climb up to Thorang-la at 5,416 m, marked with Buddhist prayer flags, which offers superb vista landscapes and snowcapped peaks. From here, a long descent to Muktinath at 3,800 m Muktinath is a holy place for both Hindus and Buddhists; the word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana, or liberation.
14 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Meals : Breakfast
Day 10: Drive to Pokhara by local deluxe bus – 10 hrs (810m)
1 Stop
Pokhara
Today you must drive to Pokhara. It’s challenging with a scenic drive to explore the various views of the magnificent place too. After Muktinath, the rest of the journey is easier with an exciting scenic drive all the way downhill with a big drop of 1,200 m to Kaligandaki river valley. As the ride leads at Kaligandaki river valley, from here heading past Jomsom, the headquarters town of the Mustang area with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River, through Marpha village, as the drive leads downhill past Lete. The journey begins between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, forming the world's deepest gorge of the Kali-Gandaki River.
14 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : 3 star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 11: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure.
1 Stop
Kathmandu
Morning from Pokhara, an exciting overland journey back to Kathmandu en route to observe farm villages and towns, and then reach Kathmandu by afternoon. The rest of the day is free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.
14 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : 3 Star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 12: Final departure from Kathmandu homeward bound or to respective destinations.
1 Stop
Last day in the land of the Himalayan Wonders, as per your international flight time, depart from the hotel for an airport for your international flight back to your home countries or other respective destinations.
14 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : 3 Star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Nepal High Trek & Expedition Pvt. Ltd
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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