Annapurna Circuit Trek
Trip Facts
Tour Details
Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most stunningly beautiful trekking routes. You can see the captivating scenery and landscape on your first-day trek. The trail winds up to the tallest mountains and villages. You also experience diverse climatic zones (tropical to alpine climate). What can amaze you the most on this trip, is the living style of local people and their hospitality. It will be your lifetime experience you ever did in your life.
Annapurna Circuit Trek is a world-class classic walk. It combines scenery and cultural diversity exploration. Your trek starts from Besisahar (anti-clockwise) and passes through Maryshyandi Valley. The beautiful scenery and the amazing landscape make your travel more fun. You cross the highest point Thorang La (5,416m) and enter Kali Gandaki Valley. The valley has a desert-like climate and Tibetan-style scenery. If you have some extra days, you can have some side trips to Manang, Muktinath, and Jomsom. You can escape from the normal crowd and get your body acclimatized as well. The side excursion is worth exploring.
Annapurna Circuit Trek is long, tiring, and physically and mentally tough. It sounds daunting but trust us your trip will be very rewarding. When you finish your trip, you will miss those moments. You will think of traveling amidst beautiful mountains & villages. You will recall the time when you had a cup of coffee together enjoying nature’s beauty with your loved one. You will be amazed & recall the time crossing over Thorang La with great effort. All those achievements, moments & memories are the greatest treasure you have collected. It was only possible because of your sheer effort on this beautiful trip.
What to Expect
- Enjoy stunning scenery, from mountains to valleys, forests, and villages.
- Marvel at the Annapurna mountain range, with peaks over 7,000 meters, including Annapurna I.
- Challenge yourself by crossing Thorong La Pass, rewarded with panoramic views at 5,416 meters.
- Trek through diverse landscapes, from terraced fields to rhododendron forests, deserts, and glacial valleys.
- Explore the Annapurna Conservation Area, home to endangered species and diverse flora and fauna.
- Experience local hospitality by staying at traditional tea houses along the trekking route.
- Immerse yourself in Nepal’s rich cultural diversity, meeting ethnic communities and experiencing their unique traditions and architecture.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary
Welcome to Kathmandu (1,300m)
While entering the border of Nepal, you will see the Terai Plain and the everlasting green hills. The Himalayas at the horizon smile over your arrival in Nepal. After Customs clearance, you proceed toward the arrival terminal (gate). Our company representative will receive you and transfer you to the hotel as assigned.
Transfer: Private vehicle as per the group size
Meal Plan: No Meal
Overnight: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Star category hotel
Explore Kathmandu and Trek preparation
The exploration of Kathmandu Valley starts after having breakfast. We will visit some of the ancient UNESCO heritage sites, which is an important destination. Our tour guide will take you to Pashupatinath Temple and its surroundings to explore. This temple is the holiest destination on Earth for Hindus. The temple’s architecture is a masterpiece to behold. After this, you will visit Boudha Stupa which is the largest stupa in Nepal. After exploration, you will visit Swoyambhu Stupa, the monkey temple of Nepal. These two stupas are a pious destination for Buddhists. The vibes you get from these places are unworldly and divine. As time goes by, you will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, one of the oldest squares in the valley. From here, you can walk up to the Thamel market if you have some shopping left to do for trekking. Or you will be dropped off to your hotel.
Transfer: Private vehicle
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Overnight: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Star category hotel
Drive Kathmandu to Besi Sahar (760m). Drive to Syange (1,120m)
After having breakfast, you drive to Besi Sahar. The drive to Besi Sahar is like escaping from the concrete jungle Kathmandu. You can see beautiful mountainscapes and mountain villages. The Trishuli River and Marshyangdi River flow side by side to the highway. The mountain villages and small local markets on the way excite your journey to Besi Sahar. From Besi Sahar, you drive to Syange on the bumpy road by local transportation.
Distance: 200 km drive
Time Taken: 8 hours drive
Transfer: Private vehicle
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Syange
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Syange to Chamje (1,410m)
After breakfast, our first trek starts to Chamje. The trail continues through the bank of the Marsyandi River. On the way, you can see beautiful cascading waterfalls. The amazing landscape keeps on opening throughout the trek. As soon as we reach the Tal, we enter the Manang district. Tal is the first settlement of the Manang district which lies on the bank of the Marsyangdi River. This is one of the most beautiful villages on the trek. You trek further to Chamje and stay overnight at a local lodge.
Distance: 14 km
Time Taken: 5-6 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Chamje
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Chamje to Bagarchhap (2,160m)
Having breakfast, we trek toward Bagarchhap; our next stopover. We follow our trekking trails continuously to Dharapani. Dharapani is a meeting point for Manaslu and Annapurna Circuit trek. The nature setting and vegetation start to change as we ascend. Bagarchhap is a settlement established by locals for business purposes. From here, you get the first glimpse of Mt Manaslu.
Distance: 10 km
Time Taken: 5 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Bagarchhap
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Bagarchhap to Chame (2,710m)
The smooth trail continues for 15 minutes from Bagabrchhap then ascending trail begins. We take a break at Thanchok for Lunch. In October, we can taste sweet apples. We trek to Koto where the trek split for Nar Phu (a restricted trekking area). We trek further to Chame. Chame is the headquarters of the Manang district. From here, you can see the beautiful Lamjung Himal.
Distance: 12 km
Time Taken: 5-6 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Chame
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Chame to Upper Pisang (3,300m)
After breakfast, we continue our trekking journey through the Marsyangdi River valley. At Bratang, there is an Apple Farm, where special kinds of Apple are grown. The local people brought the apple trees from Italy and are sweet. We continue our trek and stop at Dhikur Pokhari for Lunch. From Dhikur Pokhara, you can see an amazingly beautiful mountainscape. We continuously walk through the road and reach Upper Pisang. From here, get a view of Annapurna II and IV.
Distance: 14 km
Time Taken: 5-6 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Upper Pisang
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Upper Pisang to Manang (3,519m)
We follow the road and reach Humde. At Humde, there is a shut-down airport to observe. The road continues to Braga. There is the oldest Buddhist monastery, Braga Monastery, which is more than 500 years old. We explore Braga Village and continue our journey to Manang. Manang is another beautiful settlement where you can taste typical Tibetan-style food. This is the last big settlement in Manang District in Annapurna Circuit Trek.
We follow the road and reach Humde. At Humde, there is a shut-down airport to observe. The road continues to Braga. There is the oldest Buddhist monastery, Braga Monastery, which is more than 500 years old. We explore Braga Village and continue our journey to Manang. Manang is another beautiful settlement where you can taste typical Tibetan-style food. This is the last big settlement in Manang District in Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Distance: 15 km
Time Taken: 6 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Manang
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Acclimatization Day
Today, we trek to Gangapurna Lake after breakfast. Gangapurna Lake is a beautiful lake formed by Gangapurna Glacier. Here we can see a series of mountains like Manaslu, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Pisang Peak, Tilicho Peak, etc. After exploring the area, we return to Manang.
In Manang, we explore the village. There is an old museum where we can observe Manange People and their culture. There is also a mini theatre which shows a documentary about the Yartung festival.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Manang
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m)
After breakfast, we leave the Tilicho Lake trail and continue our circuit trek to Yak Kharka. On the way, there is a great chance of seeing wild animals (Blue sheep & Musk deer). Enroute, we see Chulu East and Tilicho Peak. We reach Yak Kharka and rest. Yak Kharka is grassland where we can see Yaks and Mules grazing.
Distance: 10 km
Time Taken: 6 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Yak Kharka
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi (4,600m)
After breakfast, we climb slowly to Ledar. Between Ledar to Thorang Phedi, there is a place called Landslide. The rocks fall without prior notice at this place. We must take extra care while traversing this place. After reaching Thorang Phedi, we take enough rest. Well, get acclimatised to your body to prevent AMS.
Distance: 8 km
Time Taken: 4-5 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Thorang Phedi
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Thorang Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m) via Thorang La (5,416m)
Today, we have our breakfast early in the morning. We arrange some snacks and packed lunch as there will be no further human settlement today. We ascend slowly to Thorang La and acclimatize the body. Thorang La is the highest pass in the world and crossing over is the difficult task to do in this trek. From Thorang La, we can see Thorang Peak and Mustang Valley. The onward journey is descending until we reach Muktinath. Muktinath is a sacred destination for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Distance: 14 km
Time Taken: 8-9 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Muktinath
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Muktinath to Jomsom (2,743m) via Kagbeni (2,804m)
After breakfast, we trek down to Kagbeni and explore the village. The trail to Upper Mustang splits at Kagbeni. Leaving behind the beautiful Kagbeni village, we continue our trek to Jomsom along the Kaligandaki River. At Jomsom, the high velocity of wind flows making it difficult to trek in the afternoon. Jomsom is well facilitated with modern amenities. There is an airport that operates a daily flight to Pokhara. Explore the town and rest.
Distance: 12 km
Time Taken: 5 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Jomsom
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Fly Jomsom to Pokhara (822m)
After breakfast, you get ready for the flight to Pokhara. You check in for the flight. During the flight, you can enjoy the scenic view of the Ghorepani Poonhill Hill area. After landing at Pokhara, the vehicle picks you up and drops you off at the hotel.
Time Taken: 30 minutes flight
Transfer: Aircraft
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Overnight: Pokhara
Accommodation: Star category hotel
Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, we drive to Kathmandu retracing the same route. We enjoy the natural landscape and scenery on the way.
Distance: 210 km
Time Taken: 6 hours drive
Transfer: Private vehicle
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Overnight: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Star category hotel
Departure
Enjoy your final day in Kathmandu. Free till final departure. Transfer to the airport 3 hours before the flight time.
Transfer: Private vehicle
Meal Plan: Breakfast
What is Included Annapurna Circuit Trek
What is Exclude Annapurna Circuit Trek
FAQs About Annapurna Circuit Trek
In this travel package, we arrange transport facilities for Arrival & Departure depending upon the group size. For sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley, we arrange a good vehicle. The Drop Facility to Syange and Pickup facility from Nayapul are within this package. The vehicle will be nice and clean for transfer. During trek transfer, we provide 4WD transport as the ride is rough & bumpy. In the case of extra transportation arrangements (leaving the trek earlier from the group or other destinations not mentioned), you are responsible for an extra cost.
The accommodation at Kathmandu & Pokhara is in a 3-star hotel on a BB basis. During the trek, each night you stay in a tea house/guesthouse run by local communities. Most of the tea houses are basic yet comfortable. The room is on a shared basis with two beds. You will have a common hall for your meal & relaxing. In some places, the washroom (toilet) during the trek is the Squat toilet and is used as a sharing one. We are not responsible for extra night accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, or other destinations. You might have to take extra night accommodation due to early arrival, late departure, early return from the trek, or due to any other reasons than the scheduled itinerary. You have to bear the cost of crew members as well as yours for meals & accommodation if you have to take an extra day in the trek.
You are travelling to the Annapurna Region and require permits for the trip. The permits required during the Annapurna Circuit Trek are; 1. ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) Permit 2. TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) Card
At Kathmandu & Pokhara, Breakfast is from the hotel side while the guest has to arrange Lunch and Dinner on their own. At the same time, it is the best chance to explore Nepali-style food in Nepali Restaurants. On request, Lunch & Dinner is served. Farewell dinner will be served on behalf of Lets Trip Nepal Adventure Pvt. Ltd. The meal during the Annapurna Circuit Trek will be a simple and authentic Nepalese style. Breakfast and dinner will be served at the tea house where you are staying overnight, and lunch will be served on the way. We carry packed Lunch & Snack while trekking from Thorang Phedi to Thorang La, as there is no settlement in between. The meals provided are fresh, organic, and locally grown vegetables. We don’t recommend having non-veg items (meats & dairy) during the trek, as they are not hygienic & healthy. Consumption of alcoholic drinks, caffeinated items & hot chocolate is bad during high altitude trek. All the Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be in the package during the trek.
The Annapurna Circuit Trek is moderate. You descend and ascend slowly while taking a rest. Your body condition does not need to be top-notched. But the trek will be easier and more successful if you could walk 5-6 hours per day. Beware of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) while trekking. There is a gain in altitude and your body must be well acclimatized. We will pay extra attention while crossing Thorang La. This is the highest pass during our trek. To have the stabilized stamina, attitude, and determination you can have a week-long walking practice before your trek day. If you have any critical problems like heart disease, blood cancer, lungs problem, and other life-threatening diseases, please consult your doctor before trekking and take the necessary measures. You must inform any kind of such complication to Lets Trip Nepal Adventure Pvt. Ltd. as well.
The best time to experience Annapurna Circuit Trek will be in Autumn (September–November) and Spring (March-May). This is the best time to explore the unexplored terrain and the climatic condition is favorable. The weather will be warm, clean, and sunny with an incredible view of mountains and hills on the horizon. During spring, different colours of Rhododendron cover the forest region. The winter season (December–February) is cold for trekking. Snow might be an obstacle on the journey. The summer/monsoon season (June–August) is also favourable for trekking yet the trail is slippery. Be prepared for rainfall.
Tipping is solely a traveller’s choice, be more or less entirely their perception. The wages provided to Guide(s) & Porter(s) for the trek are basic wages which will be used for meals & accommodation. Normally, tips are offered at the end of the trek or the end of the whole trip. The amount to give is decided by the group depending upon your perception of service quality, length of trip, budget, and appreciation of their work. In Nepalese culture, tipping is the way to express your happiness about the trip and our service quality. Our company crews; Guide(s), Porter(s) & driver(s) are always there for you to take care and make your trip a success – the trip of a lifetime experience.
The weight limit for your baggage is 9 kg per trekker. Porters will be assigned to carry your baggage for your trek. One porter will carry the bags of two guests. The combined baggage should not exceed more than 18 kg. We are travelling to higher altitudes and should think about porters as well. So, we never overload our porters. You should carry your knapsack or backpack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. Only carry what are essentials, you have to leave any excess baggage either at your hotel or at the Lets Trip Nepal Adventure store for free and it’ll be completely safe.
Your trekking trail goes to the remote destinations of Nepal. Most of the places don’t have a good health centre or even medicine at the time. So, you have to carry the necessary medicine and think about travel safety. Our, guide(s) and porter(s) will not be responsible for bad health hazards due to the use of any medicine. They are only responsible to make your treks successful and give guidance during the trip.
We try our 100% effort to make your trip smooth and unforgettable. We guaranteed you to give 100% service to your payment. However, due to some unavoidable circumstances; like a landslide, flood, snowfall, political unrest, flight cancellation, sickness or accident, etc., the overall itinerary might get affected. We will not be responsible for such changes. The guests will have to bear any extra costing of self as well as the guide & the porters.
We have got a wide range of packages for our valued guests. The package starts from Kathmandu and ends up at various well-known destinations of Nepal as well as restricted areas. If you are looking for any extreme and customized trek you can mail us at letstripnepal@gmail.com. We are at your service 24/7.