The world renowned Annapurna Circuit Trek is Nepal’s most iconic trek. This trek offers a wide variety of scenery and landscape with superb views of the Annapurna Range and Dhaulagiri. You will encounter an amazing variety of landscapes, from sub-tropical to alpine and semi-arid similar to that experienced on the Tibetan Plateau. Hindu communities can be found at lower levels but further along the trek at higher altitudes, Tibetan Buddhism predominates. You will be accommodated in teahouses in villages along the way and have the opportunity to experience these fascinating cultures.
Highlights include the high trail through Upper Pissang to Ghyaru and Ngawal to Braga and its ancient Gompa. Before arriving at Manang you will experience amazing views of Annapurna II and IV. A rest stop of two nights here allows you to acclimatise to the ever increasing altitude. Manang is the largest village on the circuit and caters well for trekkers with a good range of teahouses, restaurants, cafes and even a bakery. From here you will have excellent views over Gangapurna and Annapurna III. The climax of the trek is crossing the iconic Thorong La Pass (5416m) followed by a steep descent of 1700m to the Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath. The final day of the trek descends to Kagbeni an ancient village on the Kali Gandaki River and the access gateway to Upper Mustang.
The trek starts at Kathmandu and finishes in Pokhara. To keep cost as low as possible, we offer the flexibility for you to arrange your own transport to the start and from end of the trek if you wish. Alternatively, we are happy to arrange all connections within Nepal as well as accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara if required.
Day 1: By road from Kathmandu to Besisahar (7hrs) and trek or jeep to Bhulbhule 840m.
Day 2: Trek to Jagat (1300m) 5hrs
Day 3: Trek to Dharapani (1860m) 5hrs
Day 4: Trek to Chame (2670m) 6hrs
Day 5: Trek to Upper Pissang (3300m) 6hrs
Day 6: Trek to Manang (3445m) 5hrs
Day 7: Rest and acclimatization day in Manang.
Day 8: Trek to Yak Kharka (4355m) 4hrs
Day 9: Trek to Thorong High Camp (4880m) 5hrs
Day 10: Cross Thorong La 5416m, and trek to Muktinath (3760m) 9hrs
Day 11: Trek to Marpha (3,500m) via Kagbeni 6hrs
Day 12: Trek to Ghasa (2,010m) 6hrs
Day 13: Trek to Tatopani (1,190m) 4hrs
Day 14: Trek to Ghorepani (3,194m) 7-8hrs
Day 15: Hike to Poon Hill and Trek to Nayapul and by car to Pokhara (1,890m) 7hrs
2 Reviews on Annapurna Circuit (full)
We completed this circuit and met Niru on our travels. We are so lucky to come into contact with such a kind and knowledgeable guide. He is a great person and a great ambassador for Nepal and its people. We would recommend working with him for anyone travelling to Nepal!
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I trekked the Annapurna Circuit with the wonderful guide Badri Magar. Badri is very knowledgeable about the area and was a mind full of information about every part of the trek. His English is excellent so there was never an issue with answering any questions. Badri is very organised and would have a get together every evening to discuss the day ahead and departure time. He is a very caring guide and had a fully stocked medical kits for all eventualities, he sets a steady pace based on your ability. He has a great network of connections and always brought us to fantastic tea houses and is a avid card player so you will learn some Nepali card games on a trek with Badri whilst you relax after a day's trekking. I highly recommend Badri as your guide.