Annapurna circuit trekking is considered to be the classic trekking trail in the Annapurna region. Annapurna circuit Trekking is popularly known as Annapurna round trekking. Annapurna circuit trekking has only been possible since 1980 when Manang area which one of the major part of this trekking was authoratively opened for foreigners. The highlight of Annapurna Circuit Trekking is frequent changing sceneries day by day. In the beginning of trekking days you walk through low lying green hills then eventually make way to drier arid conditions landscape. The highest place of Annapurna round trekking is Thorong La pass at an altitude of 5416m / Crossing this high pass is the dream of any trekkers. After cross the Thorang La pass you come to Muktinath, the sacred site of Hindu as well as Buddhists. The duration of Annapurna circuit Trekking can make short or long as the demand of trekkers. Here we present the most popular itinerary among trekkers. The extra highlights of this trekking is beautiful mountains, walking through the Kaligandaki valley, warm hospitality of local people and their culture, hot springs in Tatopani, walking through rhododendron forests, sunrise from Poon hill etc.

Annapurna Circuit Trekking Itinerary

Day 01: Upon arrival in Kathmandu international airport, transfer to the hotel. Orientation of the trip. O/n at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu to Beshishahar(823m). 7 hours drive scenic drive. O/n at hotel in Beshishar.

Day 03: Beshishar to Bahundanda(1310m).7h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 04: Bahundanda to Chemje(1433m). 5h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 05: Chemje to Dharapani(1943m).4 and ½ h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 06: Dharapani to Chame(2715m). 7h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 07: Chame to Pisang (3294m). 4h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 08: Pisang to Manang (3351). 5 and ½ h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 09: Rest in Manang. Excursion to Manang Village. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 10: Manang to Yak khark(4050m). 4h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 11: Yak Khark to Thorngpedi(4407m). 3h and ½ h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 12: Thorangpedi to Muktinath (3805m). 8h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 13: Muktinath- Jomsom(2710m) via Kagabeni(2840m). 5h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 14: Jomsom to Kalopani(2530m).6h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 15: Kalopani to Tatopani(1189m).7h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 16: Rest in Tatopani. Have a bath in natural hot spring in Tatopani.4h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 17: Tatopani to Chitre (2390m). 5h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 18: Chitre (2390m) to Ghorepani(2750m). 3h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 19: Ghorepani to Hille(1475m).5h walking. O/n at mountain Lodge.

Day 20: Hille to Pokhara via Birethanti / Nayapul. 3 and ½ walking. 1 and 1/2 drive to Pokhara.
O/n at hotel in Pokhara

Day 21: Drive back to Kathmandu. O/n at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 22: Transfer to the international airport for final departure.

Note:

The above itinerary can be customized according to your preferences. If you want to make any changes please write here.
The above trekking can also be done in camping. If you are interested in camping trek, for the price contact us.
The above price is standard rate, If you want deluxe rate please contact us

This Trip Queries and Answers

Am I fit to Trekking? Should I do prior preparation to trek?
In fact you don't need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles to enjoy trekking. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience More

What is tea house trekking? How is it organized?
Almost in all popular trekking trails in Nepal (Everest, Annapurna, Langtang), local villagers have built tea-house lodges. In tea house trek you stay at those mountain lodges and have breakfast, lunch and dinner in their restaurant More

What is Camping Trekking? How is it organized?
In a camping trek you will sleep in our tents. The tents are roomy. The sleeping pads/ mattresses are comfortable. All food are prepared and served by our camping crew. Food you get is hygienic and fresh.

What equipments should I bring?
You should bring your personal wear like walking boots and sand shoes, sandal, a water-and wind-proof jacket, woolen shirts, T-shirts, a thick pullover, shorts/skirts and trousers/track suits. Thermal underwear is necessary for high altitudes More

What kind of food will be served while on trek?
You will be served freshly cooked food during trekking. In all tea houses/ lodges along trekking trail Western, Continental and Nepali dishes are available. Three meals a day will be provided you in full board (Gold) package.

How long do we trek per day and how high?
Up to a maximum of 5-6 hours a day with lunch breaks along the trail. The maximum altitude is depends upon which trek you are going. In Nepal normally the maximum altitude of most of the trekking falls between 3500m to 5000m.

What is the best season for trekking in Nepal? And can I go trekking in the months of January- February and June- August?
The best time for trekking in Nepal is from mid September to early December and from March to April. Beside them in other months also you can do trekking in Nepal. More

What happens if I get sickness during trekking?
To some trekkers when they go over 3000 m they may feel some affect of altitude sickness like shortness of breath and possibly a light headed which is fairly common. Sometime they may also get diarrhea as well as sprains and muscle aches. More

What happens in the event of an emergency?
Normally trekkers rarely have emergency case like serious mountain sickness. Because our staff do not let you have it. Sometime if there is an emergency incident a helicopter will be called to the spot. You will then be flown with our staff to Kathmandu More

What about Travel Insurance?
We strongly suggest you to do sufficient travel insurance that also cover treatment cost of severe high altitude sickness including helicopter evacuation if it needs. When you come to Nepal, you must bring the legal insurance documents with you More

Our contribution to porters welfare

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They are uneducated. Often whole family is depending on them. That's why they try to save the money that they earned from trekking economizing to fulfill their basic needs like trekking shoes, warm jackets, sun glasses, altitude medicines etc. So, a number of porters they suffer from altitude sickness and cold related illness. Some of them even die due to those reasons More

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Himalayan Environmental and Cultural Awareness Centre (HECAC), Nepal is a non-profit making organization committed to helping deprived people living in remote areas of the Himalayas. HECAC is strongly engaged in ecological management and environmental protection of the Himalayas. HECAC was founded in 2004.More