Annapurna Circuit Trekking - 12 to 24 days

Annapurna Circuit Trekking is a classical circuit trekking in the popular region of Mount Annapurna which takes the trekkers round the beautiful Annapurna Mountain, providing them with the chance to behold the beauty of the mountain and its natural beauty. It is a perfect example of a classical circuit trekking in Nepal as the trail introduces the trekkers and the adventure seekers to one of the most exciting and breathtaking trekking routes which circles the Annapurna massif. Annapurna Circuit Trekking comprises of Annapurna Mountain (I, II, III, IV) basically and also other Himalayas like the Mount Machhapuchhre or the Mount Fishtail, Mount Dhaulagiri, Manasalu, Tilicho Peak and other nearby Tibetan ranges.

The starting point of the Circuit Trekking is the town of Beshishar which is also the district headquarters of Lamjung district. You will drive from Kathmandu to the town of Besisahar, enjoying the scenic drive along the Prithvi Highway enjoying the views of the hills, mountains along Trishuli River. The Circuit Trekking ends at Pokhara- the popular tourist city in Nepal that is crowded every year by the tourists for Nepal trekking. The popular pass which is the Thorong-La Pass (5,416 m)is one of the major highlights of the Annapurna Circuit Trekking. The Pass is located at an altitude of 5416 meters above the sea level and remains a challenge for the visiting tourists because of high altitude and physical exhaustion. The region of upperManang which happens to be the home of the Tibetan people of Buddhist origin, the holy Hindu temple of Muktinath, several monasteries and caves present in the region are some of the major highlights of the trekking. Also the popular town of Jomsom (2713m) where the foreigners spend a night or two is one of the high points of the trekking. After a day of resting in Jomsom, you can either take a flight to Pokhara or else drive to Beni from Jomsom in a local jeep. From Beni, you can return to the city of Pokhara, completing the Circuit trekking.

Facts of Trip

Trip Highlights of Annapurna Circuit Trekking

Trip duration: 24 Days
Activities: Trekking & Walking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing
Starting from: Bensi Sahar (about 8 hours bus drive from Kathmandu)
Ending at: Pokhara (Car/van/ bus ride back from Birethanti or Phedi)
Grade: Strenuous and alpine
Highest access of the trek: 5,416 meters on Thorung Pass
Culture: mixed culture with majority of Gurungs and Magars influences. Muktinath is Hindu's most sacred pilgrim
Trek type: (Tea House / Lodge recommended)
Himalayan views: Lamjung Himal, Annapurna Himal family (I,II,III,IV), Machhapuchhre Himal, Manaslu Himal, Dhawalagiri range, Tilicho peak, Tibetan ranges etc.
Most Attraction of the trek: High Mountain pass, great Himalayan view, popular hot Spring along the route, etc

Trip Map

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Itinerary of Annapurna Circuit Trekking

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival 1300m

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Besi Sahar drive 820m / 7 hrs.

Day 04: Besi Sahar to Bahundanda 1310m

Day 05: Bahundanda to Chamje 1430m

Day 06: Chamje to Dharapani 1860m.

Day 07: Dharapani to Chame 2670m.

Day 08: Chame to Pisang 3200m.

Day 09: Pisang to Manang 3540m.

Day 10: Rest day at Manang

Day 11: Manang to Leder 4200m.

Day 12: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi 4450m.

Day 13: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath 3760m. via Thorong La Pass 5416m.

Day 14: Muktinath to Kagbeni 2800m.

Day 15: Kagbeni to Marpha 2670m.

Day 16: Marpha to Kalopani 2530m.

Day 17: Kalopani to Tatopani 1190 m.

Day 18: Tatopani to Ghorepabni 2860 m

Day 19: Ghorepani to Poon Hill 3210m.to Tadapai 2630m.

Day 20: Tadapani to Ghandruk 1950m.

Day 21: Ghandruk to Pokhara

Day 22: Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 23: Rest and shopping day in Kathmandu

Day 24: International Departure