For adventure lovers, Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the majority hiking in Nepal. It leads you to the prevalent zone of the Annapurna Region.
Trip Overview
| Trip Name: | Annapurna Circuit |
| Maximum Altitude | 5,416m/13,810ft |
| Trip Duration | 12 Days |
| Group Size | 1 to 20 |
| Best Time | March to May and Sep to Dec |
| Difficulty Level | Adventure |
| Start / End Point | Kathmandu/Kathmandu |
| Total Distance | 110km/68Miles |
| Activity | 5-6 hrs walking(Approx.) |
| Nature of Trek | Teahouses/Lodge |
Unlike other adventure hikes in Nepal, it is the most flexible trail. Because if you are strongly fit, you can do this trail within 7 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu though it requires 2 weeks time(normally 11 days is needed for beginners hikers). In fact, this route is a naturally, culturally as well as religious rich trial.
The journey passes encountering several suspension bridges, enjoying pristine waterfalls, glaciers, several Mani walls, Gompas, apple orchids, getting the Himalayan hospitality, passing several Monasteries, and the popular temple of Muktinath.
Not only these, but you shall also walk via the base of the Himalayas passing several terraced farmlands and rocky areas having magnificent close-up views of several peaks there around.
Throughout the journey, you will get a lifetime experience while passing Thorong-La (5416m)-one of the highest and the widest passes of the world. Moreover getting the picturesque views of Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Nilgiri, Thorong Peak, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche is breathtaking. The next advantage of this trip is to explore the deepest gorge of the world-Kali Gandaki gorge.
This trek is considered a moderately difficult trek and the most antique trek. It contains quite developed hiking routes throughout Nepal. As most of the trek occurs in the Alpine zone, you get Tibetan flavor in the forms of culture, religion, and way of living.
This trek is regarded as the most demanded trek in terms of duration and desire of the guests. We can finish this trek within 10 days and extend it up to 21 days. This trip is divided into two types.
Short Annapurna Circuit Trekking – 10 Days
This trip begins from Syange- Lumjung passing the settlements as Ta, Dharapani, Chame, Mananga, Thorong La, Muktinath and finishes at Jomsom- Mustang which takes 10 to 12 days to be finished. You have choices either to fly or drive from Jomsom.
Classical Annapurna Circuit
This amazing journey begins at Besisahar, the administrative headquarter of Lamjung district and ends at Beni, the district headquarter of Myagdi district. It completely takes 21 commercial days to be completed. In the past, due to the inconvenience of the road and everything, the trekkers used to walk peacefully. Because of the road and other convenience, people prefer to shorten the trek.
Highlights of Annapurna Circuit
Many people think that it is a tough trek but I am considering it as a moderate trek. Another fact is if you are in Nepal, do something adventurous. Only the altitude around Thorong La creates somehow uneasiness in the trek. Here is the list of the facts why you should do this trip.
There are plenty of major reasons behind the popularity of the ABC trek. Among them, following the list are highlights.
- Gentle walk each day except Thorong La passing day.
- Mind-blowing pristine waterfalls with a rainbow along the journey.
- Explore diverse landscapes and Greeneries.
- Visit century-old monasteries, Gompas, Mani malls, and temples.
- Attempt the world’s widest pass of Thorong-La.
- Face strong windy stroll while marching Muktinath to Jomsom.
- To explore Marsyangdi Valley and Kali Gandaki valley in a single trek
- Explore Marsyangdi River Valley and Kali Gandaki valley on the way.
- Visit the world’s deepest gorge at Near Rupse waterfall.
- Enjoy the Hot Spring at Tatopani, Myagdi.
- Explore the Lower Mustang
Itinerary
| DAYS | ITINERARY | ALTITUDE(Meter) | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kathmandu to Syange | 1080m | 10 hr |
| Day 2 | Syange to Taal | 1700m | 10 hr |
| Day 3 | Taal to Timang | 1700m | 8 hr |
| Day 4 | Timang to Dhukur Pokhari | 3200m | 7 hr |
| Day 5 | Dhukur Pokhari to Ngawal | 3660m | 6 hr |
| Day 6 | Ngawal to Manang | 3540m | 4 hr |
| Day 7 | Excursion day at Manang | 4130 m | 5 to 6 hr |
| Day 8 | Manang to Yak Kharka | 4020m | 3-4 hr |
| Day 9 | Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi | 4540m | 7-8 hr |
| Day 10 | Trek to Muktinath Via Thorung Pass | 3800m | 7-8 hr |
| Day 11 | Drive or Fly(Jomsom) to Pokhara | 1190m | 7-8 hr |
| Day 12 | Drive to Kathmandu | 1300m | 7-8 hr |
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu to Syange
Our guide will come to your hotel to Pick Up you. Before that time you can have breakfast. We will arrange a taxi to go to the New Buspark from where Microbus leaves to Besisahar.
On the way to Besisahar, you will have lunch and a scenic view of Ganesh Himal range, Ngadi Chuli, and Himalchuli. If there is no traffic Jam we will be in Besisahar within 7 hours. Besisahar is the headquarters of Lamjung district. From here you will drive to Syange through Jeep which takes approx 3 hours.
Day 2: Syange to Tal
After having breakfast at Syange we will stroll to Tal. On the way, there are lots of stunning waterfalls and amazing landscapes. Around 2 hours walking from Syange you will be in Chamje where you will have lunch.
From Chamjey you can follow either a road trail or trekking trail. Road trail is easy to stroll but the trekking trail is up and down. Tal is a beautiful place where there are more than 20 lodges. Stay night at Tal.
There are 2 major spots before reach Tal(1700m). They are:
- Jagat
- Chamje
Day 3 – Tal to Timang
Walking hour: 6
Lunch at: Dharapani
Around three hours of beautiful stroll you will be in Dharapani. Dharapani is a junction of Annapurna Circuit and Manaslu Circuit trekking. Its beautiful places from where you can see some ranges of Manaslu.
You will have lunch at Dharapani and subsequently we will move to Timang. It takes around 3 hours to reach Timang from Dharapani. Around 400m ascent you should climb from Dhanaque to Timang.
There 5-6 lodges at Timang from where you can see Ngadi Chuli and Himal Chuli scenic view. Enjoy at Timang by overnight staying at Timang.
Day – 4 Timang to Dukur Pokhari
- Walking time : 7 hours
- Altitude: 3200m( Dukur Pokhari)
We will have an easy walk through pine and Fir forest today. On the way you can see beautiful Thank Chok Village which is also a popular staying place for tourists. 2 hours walking from Timang you will be in Koto(2700m). In Koto there are also some hotels. It is the entry checkpoint of another
beautiful restricted Nar Phu Valley trek.
Within 30 minutes walk from Koto we will be in the headquarters of Manang which is called Chame.
There are dozens of hotels in Chame. We will have lunch at Chame and after lunch, we will move furthermore. From Chame, you will see great views of Lamjung Himal(6986m). After Chame in 30 minutes, you will be in Talekhu and within 2 hours you will be in Baratang.On Bratang you will see a big garden of Apple and Apple farm House. Apple of Bharatang is delicious.
When you walk around 1 hour from Bratang you will see a beautiful rock hill which is named Sworgdwar( Gateway to Heaven). The spirits of the deceased must ascend this rock after leaving their bodies. It takes around an hour to reach Dukurpokhari from the river. There are Three lodges at Dukur Pokhari. Enjoy at Dukurpokhari by seeing Annapurna II. You will spend that night at Dukurpokhari’s loge.
Day – 5 Dukur Pokhari to Ngwal
- Duration:7 hours
- Max altitude :3660m(Ngwal)
Comparing yesterday today’s journey is a bit hard. At first, it takes around an hour to reach Upper Pisang(3300m) from Dukur Pokhari. In Upper Pisang, you can visit Monastery.
Upper Pisang to the bottom of Ghyaru(3600m) is a straightway which takes around one hour but from the suspension bridge to Gyaru is steep up. One and half hours climb from there we will be in Ghyaru. From Ghyaru you will see breathtaking views of Annapurna II(7937m) and Pisang Peak(6091m). In Ghayaru we will have lunch and you can see more than 100 years old houses. It’s an easy way to reach Ngwal from Ghyaru which takes around 2 hours. Enjoy overnight at Nawal.
Day – 6 Ngwal to Manang
- Walking Hours: 4
- Altitude: 3540m
From Ngwal you will see Cholu West, Cholu East, Peak 29, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak and Whole Annapuran mountain except Annapurna First. On the way to Ngwal to Manang , you see Monastery , Manistone and beautiful villages. Stay at Manang.
Day – 7 Manang – Acclimatization day
Before crossing 3540m we will take one day rest for acclimatization to a higher altitude. We’ll spend that day by visiting Gangapurna Lake and some higher places as side trips. You can also look around the Manang villages. We can also the Himalayan Rescue Association Clinic for Altitude class.
Day – 8 Manang to Yak Kharka
- Duration :3- 4 hours
- Accommodation: Yak Kharka 4100m
Having one day rest at Manang we will move to Yak Kharka. The trail to Yak Kharka is easy from Tanki Manang because of its slide up. On the way to Yak Kharka, you will see a beautiful view of Gangapurna Mountain.
Day – 9 Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi
- Stroll hour : 4 hour
- Altitude : 4450m
The journey from Yak Khara to Jarsang Khola is easy. But from Jarsang Khola to Teashop around 10 minutes up. After tea around 30 minutes distance, there is a stone falling problem. So we need to walk gently and our guide is an expert to pass it. Take your remaining at Phedi Hotel as you like.
Day – 10 Thorong Phedi to Muktinath by doing Thorong La
- Duration: 8 hours
- Altitude : 3800m
Early in the morning we will start our voyage after having breakfast and some hot drinks. It takes around 1 hour to reach High Camp from Phedi. From Highcamp it takes around an hour to reach the teashop. From the tea shop within 2 hours, we will be in our goal Thorang top(5416m).
We will take some photos and hot drinks at Teashop. Afterward, we will descend down to Muktinath which takes around 4 hours. But after 3 hours there is some teahouse where we will have lunch. Muktinath is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus. Enjoy Muktinath taking a hot shower.
Day – 11 Muktinath to Jomsom
This is the last day of our trek. It consumes around 5 hours to reach Jomsom. On the way to Jomsom, you will have the scenic view of Mount Dhaulagiri, Tukuche and Nilgiri. We will have lunch in Ekle Bhatti. Enjoy at Jomsom exploring the beautiful Jomsom area.
Day – 12 Jomsom to Pokhara
Take an early morning flight to Pokhara which takes 25 minutes to reach Pokhara Airport. If you don’t like to fly then you can use either Jeep reserve or Public bus to reach Pokhara.
Day 13: Back to Kathmandu
- Transportation : Tourist Bus
- Driving Hours: 7
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Costs for Annapurna Circuit trek Base Camp Hike organized 11 days trekking tours on the Annapurna Circuit as many tourists prefer this short version of trek.
Cost Includes:
- Private transfers for (arrival/ departure)
- Local Bus transfer from Kathmandu – Besisahar – Kathmandu as a round trip.
- 2 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- 1 night accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast.
- Meals during mention trekking days.
- Annapurna Conservation Area permits and TIMS Card for Trek.
- Experienced English speaking license holder local guide for 11 days.
- 1 strong porter for 2 guests.
- Guide and Porter’s food, accommodation, insurance and necessary ground transportation.
- Kathmandu to Besisahar by Local Bus and Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus.
- Besisahar to Syange by Jeep and Jomsom to Pokhara by Local Bus
- First Aids Kit.
- Duffel Bag.
- Fingertip Pulse Oximeter ( To avoid high risk ).
- Local fresh fruit ( Pomegranates and Apple and .. )
- 13% Government VAT and official charge.
Cost Excludes
- Nepal Visa Fees.
- Lunch and Dinner during the staying in Kathmandu and Pokhara city.
- All Personal Nature Expenses.
- Personal trekking equipment and Clothing.
- Any types of Drinks and Bar Bills.
- Your travel insurance (it is mandatory in case of emergency).
- Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but highly expected).
- Any other things which are not mentioned above.
Frquently Asked Questions
You can do this Annapurna Circuit 7 days to 21 days. If you are athletics or Experienced Hikers then you can take a Jeep from Besisahar to Chame(2800m). Afterward staying at Chame you can do it in 7 days. But if you start from Besisahar and wish to finish at Beni, Myagdi.
You can catch a microbus or Tourist Bus from New Buspark to go to Besisahar. The bus starts at 6:00 AM and it leaves every hour. The distance of KTM-Besisahar is 172.3 km. It takes around 6 hours to reach Besisahar. From Besisahar you can take a Jeep to go to Syange. From Syangey you can start a stroll.
To go back to Kathmandu you can take a Jeep or Public Bus from Muktinath or down part of Muktinath.
If you want to do 10 days Annapurna Circuit trek then we can drive Kathmandu to Besisahar and Besisahar to Taal. Or you can drive up to Syange and escape the Ngwal.
A.C is a high-altitude trek. You need a local person with you to minimize risk. It means even if you don’t want to take trekking packages, you can hire a guide/Porter. So I recommend don’t do the solo trek.
The distance of the 12-day Annapurna Circuit itinerary is 100 miles or 160 kilometers. Which starts from Syangey and ends at JOMSOM.
In a short, ACT is a fantastic trek on the basis of scenery. Rice fields, Numerous Waterfalls, Dozen of Himalayas Views Including the 8th tallest peak of the World Dhaulagiri(8,172m).
Yes. Good to book in advance. Since the Annapurna Circuit is an extremely popular trek, it is normal to get reservations for some parts of the Circuit trial. To make sure, we advise you to book the Annapurna Circuit trek at least 2 months before making the trek start.
Expect winter time( Mid December to the beginning of February) it is best to go the Annapurna Circuit trek. If you don’t care to the crowd on the route, it is best to do either in September to December and March to April. But if you like a less crowded route, you should try some weeks prior to or after these 2 busy seasons.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Reviews
With Base Camp Hike you can do it!
I did the Annapurna Circuit trek in September 2019. I am in my 60-ties and was afraid whether can complete this trek which includes the pass at 5416 m. But with Base Camp Hike I managed to did it easily! They arranged all my permits and provide me very professional and friendly guide Kamal who took care of me while on the trek. I can fully recommend BCH – they are professional, responsible, and helpful when planning the trek. They are also flexible: can provide any type of service starting from all-included to hiring a guide only (I have chosen the latter option which means that I needed to pay all my expenses on the trek and transport for the guide). Thanks, BCH for my amazing holidays.
Response from Base Camp Hike
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Amazing Annapurna Circuit Trek
We did the Annapurna circuit trek under the perfect supervision of our guide Jayaram and Depender as a porter. We spend 11 nights in the mountains and were lucky with the weather in May. Jayaram arranged everything perfectly including AirPort pick-up, hotels and even every night fresh fruit. Very caring guide with eye for detail/service. I would recommend if you are planning your Annapurna trip!
Response from Base Camp Hike
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We are so happy that you enjoyed ACT trek with Guide Jayaram and Porter Dipendra.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We hope you’ll come back again to Nepal for another adventure.
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| 11 October, 2021 | 22 October, 2021 | USD 695 | Guaranteed |
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