18 Day itinerary in Nepal, Asia
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annapurna Circuit Trek is your whole trek, or it is your trek, or it is the trek that the National Geographic has enlisted as the world's best walk. It is not an extraordinary trek but a compound trek in which you discover all the types of landscapes, prescribed by the general and the advanced trekk... Read More
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Overview
Physical Difficulty
Demanding
Recommended Age
Minimum 8
Maximum 85
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Tour Leader
starting point
Kathmandu
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Hiking
Visit markets
Meet local people
Indigenous culture
Historic & cultural landmarks
Travel with Purpose
Outdoors & Nature
Start/End
Night
Highlights
National Geographic's one of the World's most famous treks
Fantastic, local cuisine
The Annapurna Mountains Peaks
Thorung-La Pass 5,416m
National Geographic's one of the World's most famous treks
Fantastic, local cuisine
The Annapurna Mountains Peaks
Thorung-La Pass 5,416m
Itinerary
Hotel and Teahouse
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)
On this day company, staff will come to receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Then drop you to the hotel in a private vehicle.
Guide: Included for the day
Day 2
Drive from Kathmandu to Besi Shahar (760m), then drive Besi Shahar to Jagat (1300m) Duration: 8 hour
We have an early departure from Kathmandu bus park and take a local bus towards Beshisahar. Our first overnight will be in Jagat and we will have some time to explore the official starting point of the Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Trek to Dharapani (1860m) Duration: 6 hours
After an early breakfast, we depart towards Dharapani. It is a peaceful hike along beautiful trails through forests and valleys.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Trek to Chame (2670m) Duration: 6 hours
Today we will do approx. 5 hours of hiking. After an early breakfast, we hid the trail alongside the mighty Marshyangdi River and continue through stunning Pine and fir trees. Passing Danakyu village we have a steep ascend through beautiful forests and waterfalls towards Thanchowk. The nature of this part is amazing. Final stretch towards Chame our overnight destination of the day.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Trek to Pisang (3300m) Duration: 5 hours
After breakfast, we depart for Pisang. Our first stop is at the abandoned Tibetan refugee camp Bhratang. Continuing our trek towards Pisang we take the Dhulkur Pokhari the gateway to heaven. Amazing scenery can be viewed from here that will take your breath away. After passing Paungda Danda we have an easy valley the trail towards Pisang our overnight stay of the day.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Trek to Manang village (3540m) Duration: 5 hours
Today we trek towards Manang village. After a strenuous steep ascends we reach Garyu from where we are rewarded with amazing views of the Mighty Annapurna II, III, and IV. Continuing we have some scenic views of the Pisang Peak and Chulu Mountain. Hiking up and down through gulley’s we reach the main trail to Manang our final destination of the day. Manang is a slightly more active village than others and we will stay here for the night.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Acclimatization at Manang
Altitude sickness is no joke and we take it very seriously as so we have a rest day in Manang for acclimatization. Enjoy this beautiful city explore the surrounding valleys and enjoy this resting day.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
Trek to Yak Kharka (4018m) Duration: 4 hours
Trekking to Yak Kharka offers us great views of the Annapurna III and the Gangapurna Mountains. After leaving Manang we can view the pristine Gangapurna Lake laying majestically in the rocky valley. Passing through various rocky valleys and the villages of Tengi and Gunsang we finally reach the humble village of Yak Kharka for our overnight stay. From here we can see amazing views of the Muktinath Himal.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9
Trek to Thorung Phedi (4450m) Duration: 4 hours
Early breakfast and we are ready for our departure towards Thorong Phedi. We have a hard day ahead of us and we start by crossing the suspension bridge towards Ledar Village. After descending we cross a small wooden bridge over the river and ascend back on small trails through the rocky valley. Views here are amazing but safety is warned here due to landslides of rocks, we advise strongly to walk in a distance of a few meters. Depending on how early we left Yak Kharka we plan to reach Thorong Phedi in the early afternoon. After a short rest we climb up to the Thorong High Camp to get used to the high Altitude as tomorrow we cross our highest point of the trek the mighty Thorong La Pass. In Thorong High Camp we can see amazing views of what to expect tomorrow. Overnight stay at Thorong Phedi.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10
Trek to Muktinath (3760m) via Thorong-La pass (5416m) Duration: 8 hours
Today will be the most difficult as we have a very steep climb towards snowy trails up to the Thorong La Pass at 5400 m! After our early breakfast, we go for High Camp and continue towards a massif canyon. Climbing over the canyon can prove tricky as the ground below is loose and the ground up is unstable. But we are rewarded with amazing views of the Annapurna range. The climb becomes steeper now as we reach close to Thorong La Pass. The trail is covered in snow and we have to walk in a single line which means a slow pace with regular breaks to catch our breath. After a good climb, we can celebrate upon seeing a small teahouse which means the Thorong La Pass. We take some time to take pictures at the Thorong La signboard and enjoy a well-deserved victory. Now it’s time to continue our trek towards Muktinath. Descending the Thorong La is not to be underestimated as the trail is tricky and slippery. We leave the snow behind and traverse barren plains with a few bushes here and there and finally arrive at our end destination of the day Muktinath.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11
Trek to Marpha (2670m) Duration: 4 hours
Muktinath to Marpha is the goal of today. We start after our breakfast and descend towards Elke Bhatti; the scenery is completely different here offering views of massive canyons and desert-like plains. After Elke Bhatti, we have a welcoming flat trail as we follow the Kali Gandaki River. The river is a trough to its name Kali meaning Black and seeing the river as black as night is spectacular. We hike until we reach Jomsom for our break. The way to Marpha from Jomsom is a flat dust road and we plan to arrive in Marpha around the late afternoon for our overnight stay.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12
Trek to Kalopani (2530m) Duration: 5 hours
Today’s trek will be mostly along the riverside and in and out of pine forests. The river is a nice scenic natural view and it is famous for its ammonites (fossils). After this beautiful riverside hike, the trail pushes us further into the river bed where it can become difficult due to the slippery rocks and uneven trails. Completing this trail rewards, us with our final destination of the day Kalopani meaning black water. We will stay here for our overnight stay.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13
Trek to Tatopani (1190m) Duration: 7 hours
Early breakfast and we hit the road again leaving Kalopani behind us. The trail brings us fast downhill through beautiful forests and grassy valleys. On a clear day, we can enjoy the views of Annapurna I, Nilgiri, and the mighty Dhaulagiri. Now the trail becomes more road than the path and we have an easy downhill walk towards the village of Ghasa. Crossing various suspension bridges and descending deeper into the green valley we pass the hot springs of Tatopani, a clear sign we reached our end destination of the day.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14
Trek to Ghorepani (2860m) Duration: 8 hours
Early breakfast and departure. We have a mostly uphill hike through beautiful valley landscapes. Upon reaching a small but much-welcomed tea house. A short break and we continue our valley hike towards Shika for our lunch. After Shika, we can follow a road that will lead us directly to Ghorepani our overnight destination for today.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15
Trek to Tadapani (2630m). Early sunrise trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3193m) Duration: 7 hours
From Ghorepani, we wake up very early and hike up to Poon Hill also known as the photographer’s paradise. From here we can see some of the most stunning panoramic views of the Annapurna range, depending on how early we reach Poon Hill a scenic sunrise is a moment one can care on for the rest of one’s life! Breakfast in Ghorepani and we descend towards Tadapani through lush rhododendron forests.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16
Trek to Ghandruk (1940m), drive to Pokhara Duration: 4 hours’ trek, 2-hour drive
Today is relatively easy as we conclude our trek. After breakfast, we descend further towards Ghandruk village. It's a typical Gurung Village where you will see the stone roof and a traditional village of Nepal. From here we drive towards one of Nepal’s most beautiful city’s Pokhara. On the way, we are constantly accompanied by the Mighty Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) Mountain and it reminds us of the long and amazing trek we completed. Overnight stay in Pokhara.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu Duration: 8 hours
After our breakfast, we will drive to Kathmandu on a tourist bus and drop you at the Kathmandu Hotel. In the afternoon we meet back at the travel office for the conclusion and review of your trek. A special dinner with a Nepali live culture show is planned to ensure the perfect ending of your vacation. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day 18
Trip concludes
This day your trip concludes here. The company representative will drop you to the Tribhuvan International Airport in the private vehicle.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Meals
- Breakfast (17)
- Lunch (15)
- Dinner (15)
Transport
- Pickup from the airport and a hotel as well as drop off in a private vehicle
- Surface Transportation from Kathmandu to Besisahar and back from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus
Extras
- Standard hotel accommodation in Bed and Breakfast plan (BB Plan) in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Guesthouse/ Mountain Teahouse accommodation during the time of trekking
- Nepal Government certified English speaking local trekking guide
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Permit and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Insurance of Guides and Porters, including their meals, salary, lodging, and transportation
Not Included
- International flight tickets
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Nepal entry visa
- Personal trekking equipment and expenses like water, laundry, phone and bar bills
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return
- Expenses due to unavoidable events, like flight cancellation, strikes, and others
- Tips to your guide, porter, and driver
- Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the “cost include” section
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