The Annapurna Circuit Trek is a popular trekking route that encircles the majestic Annapurna massif, starting from either Bhote Order or Gorkha, located west of Kathmandu. Throughout the trek, you will have the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and the iconic Machhapuchre.
One of the highlights of this trek is the high Throng Pass (5414m), which takes you from the arid valley of the upper Manang, home of the Tibeto-Buddhists, down to the Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath, and through the world's deepest river gorge, the Kali Gandaki valley, before descending to Pokhara. Along the way, you will encounter a diverse range of mountain communities, including the Gurung, Manangi, and Thakali people.
While the Annapurna Circuit Trek used to be a long journey, the introduction of road accessibility up to Syange has shortened the trek. Our proposed itinerary now includes an overland journey combined with the trek, with the road leading to the Marshyangdi River valley and proposed to be connected to Chame town in the near future.
Itinerary
- Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu.
- Day 02 Kathmandu | trek preparation, Permits Procedure
- Day 03 Kathmandu to Bahundanda via Besisahar
- Day 04 Bahundanda to Chamje
- Day 05 Chamje to Bagarchhap (2160m)
- Day 06 Trek from Bagarchhap to Chame (2,610m /8,890ft)
- Day 07 Chame to Pisang (3240m)
- Day 08 Pisang to Manang (3540m)
- Day 09 Acclimatisation in Manang
- Day 10 Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m)
- Day 11 Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m)
- Day 12 Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3800m) crossing over Thorong La Pass (5416m)
- Day 13 Muktinath to Jomsom (2600m)
- Day 14 Jomsom to Pokhara
- Day 15 Pokhara to Kathmandu (Drive)
- Day 16 Final departure
Cost Details
- Local bus transportation from Kathmandu to Bahundanda (trek start)
- Accommodation in a hotel in Pokhara with breakfast included
- Accommodation in a hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast included
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
- Accommodation in twin/triple sharing trekking lodges during the trek
- Experienced guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people) with their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance included
- Transportation by tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Local bus transfers to and from trek starting and ending points
- All necessary permits
- Office service charge
- All government taxes
- Any meals (Lunch and Dinner) in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Optional day tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Extra Tea & coffee and hot/cold filter water during the trek
- Travel insurance.
- International airfare to and from Nepal.
- Nepal Tourist Visa fees.
- Items and expenses of personal nature.
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
- Personal Trekking Equipment.
- Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
- Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, domestic flight delays, political disturbance, strikes etc.
- Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
- Horse renting and additional porters due to natural calamities during the trek.
- Tips for guide, porters, driver...