Price Starts From US$ 1250
- 1 personUS$ 1350
- 2 - 4 personUS$ 1250
- 5 - 10 personUS$ 1150
- 12 over 9999 US$ 1050
US$ 1250
Introduction of Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annapurna Region is itself a grouping area of different trekking trails, holding several different trekking routes around its sanctuary. The trekking route such as Annapurna Base Camp, Poon Hill, Ghorepani Trek, etc, is already a sensational choice for travel enthusiasts and trekkers from all around the world. Besides that, the region covers a counting number of trekking trails, with variations in their features and the factors inside the journey. Among them, a trekking journey of Annapurna Circuit Trek stands as an outstanding trekking pinch that can fill the dopamine of adventure and travel spirits.
The journey of the Annapurna Circuit trek consists of the tranquility of the Himalayas and the diversity of aspects that pins the nature, geography, beauty, and culture of mountains. Most of the trekking trail in the Annapurna region is already a wide choice as the region gains popularity with its stunning beauty and moderate journey. So, the Annapurna Circuit holds the same features that made the region flourish among trekkers and travelers around the world.
The beauty that comes out of the geography and landscapes of the region gets more flavors with the culture and the traditions of the Himalayan people living there. Even the region is now not that unknown to the tourists and visitors, but surprisingly it holds some of the preserved and uninfluenced culture from the outer world.
Overall, to cover the journey of the Annapurna circuit trek which circulates the Annapurna peak which is also the tenth highest mountain peak in the world, we bring you the journey with the proper itinerary planning and scheduled features to harness which is the best outcome, which can be pulled out of this trek. So, that you can have a great time there beneath the mountain peak, spending your quality time on your vacation.
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Trip Highlights
- A journey filled with the tranquil mountain region and the adventure through the terrain
- Climb of Throng La Pass which holds a massive altitude of 5416m, becoming one of the highest passes in the world
- Walk through the Rhododendron forest, rice fields, oak treks, woodlands, alpine forest and grasslands
- Majestic views of mountain peaks, frozen glaciers, small grasslands, animal gazing and several settlements
- Insight into the rare culture of Himalayan people and their way of living
- Witnessing the diversity between flora and fauna
- Wide range of high-altitude plants and wildlife including rare plants and endangered animals
- Stunning view of Annapurna, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Chulu, Lamjung Himal, and many more.
- Adventure through glaciers, deep gorges, ridges, and higher cliffs above the hilly slopes
- Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, which holds historical, religious, and cultural significance
- Sightseeing tour of Pokhara, which holds the majestic beauty of Himalayan city with the second largest lake in Nepal
- Religious visit to Muktinath and witnessing the 108 stone faucets which are holy for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Route Map
Annapurna Circuit Trek Detail Itinerary
01
Day 01: Arrival In Kathmandu
The itinerary for this trek start with or after you arrives at the TIA (Trivuvhan International Airport) in Kathmandu. Our staff or a representative will already be waiting for you at the airport.
You will be picked up by a private vehicle and taken to the hotel for check-in. After that, you can have some refreshment time.
Overnight will be there at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Max Altitude
1400m. / 4,593ft
Overnight Stay
Kathmandu
Accommodation
Hotel 02
Day 02: Drive To Koto
On the 2nd day of the itinerary, we will be moving to Koto by a drive of about 12 hours. The drive up to Koto itself is a scenic feature during this trek. You will get a very scenic drive crossing the beautiful landscapes through the mid-hill. The zigzag roads will make you feel some dizzy but it will also be a interesting and fun part of this journey. The beauty of small settlements surrounded by the farming terrace will be the rewarding views you can have during your drive and the riverside road trip will be great factor to have during this trekking journey.
After arriving in Koto with such a long continuous drive through a zigzag road and the rough and dusty road for a while, you enter the Himalayan terrains beneath the high hills. We will be having refreshments there.
Overnight stay will be managed at a teahouse in Koto.
Activity
12 hours driveMax Altitude
2620m. / 8,596ftOvernight Stay
KotoAccommodation
Teahouse 03
Day 03: Trek Up To the Upper Pisang
With the morning breakfast with the fresh morning of Upper Pisang, we will again continue our journey moving for the Upper Pisang. The journey is filled with the scenic trails. Today it will be the actual walking trek of this itinerary bat its 3rd day in a row. The route goes through the rice fields, pine forest, and small vegetation.
The journey also goes through the valley which is filled with the pine forest, rocky steeps, and an apple orchard. After arriving at the Brathang  the trail gets a bit sloppy and steep. After the steep crossing of some wooden bridges and a thick alpine, we will arrive at the Pisnag village just behind the mani walls.
The overnight will be at the teahouse at Pisang.
Activity
6 hours trekMax Altitude
3300m. / 10,827ftOvernight Stay
PisangAccommodation
Teahouse 04
Day 04: Trek From Pisang To Manang
We will continue our journey with the fresh morning in Pisnag along with the sunrays above the mountain peaks. The journey of the day will be up to the Manang, which is among the isolated regions of the Himalayas from the outer world. The journey goes with the climbing of ridges which offers a great view of Manang Valley and Tilicho Lake. The view will be jaw-dropping. After the top of the ridge, we will descend towards the Manang Valley, enjoying the massive view of Annapurna III and Annapurna IV from the Humde.
From there with some further walking, we will cross the Marsyangdi Khola through the wooden bridges, to arrive at the small village of Mungji alongside the cultivated fields, thereafter we go through another village of Barga which is filled with the Monastery and prayer flags, Chortens, Mani walls and Gompas, after that with the small steep climb we will arrive at the Manang valley.
Overnight will be managed at the teahouse in Manang.
Activity
7 hours of trekMax Altitude
3519m. / 11,545ftOvernight Stay
ManangAccommodation
Teahouse 05
Day 05: Rest Day and Acclimatization Day In Manang
On the sixth day of this itinerary of Annapurna Circuit Trek, we will be staying at the Manang Valley, for acclimatization and exploring the area. You can hang around the Manang village and the small town nearby. You also get a chance to get insight into the culture and the traditions of Himalayan people. You can also interact with them to know more about their lifestyle as they also feel happy to share their living traditions with you.
We can also conduct a short hike of around an hour near the river to see the icefall and glaciers of Annapurna. Another steep can be climbed to enjoy the panorama of the Annapurna Range and the Manang Valley.
You will get your overnight there in Teahouse in Manang.
Max Altitude
3519m. / 11,545ftOvernight Stay
ManangAccommodation
Teahouse 06
Day 06: Trek From Manang To Yak Kharka
With the refreshing morning at the Manang, we will ascend towards the Yak Kharka, passing through the Gunsang which holds the altitude of 3960m enjoying the panoramic view of mountain ranges and the hill landscapes.
Even though the trek is a short journey due to the altitude it feels a bit hard. We will be ascending the steep rocky trail for about 4 hours to get there at Yak Kharka. It will make you feel more tired than the previous trekking journey. There we will experience a bit of difficulty in breathing as we will be at an altitude of 4050m from sea level.
Activity
5 hours trekMax Altitude
4050m. / 13,287ftAccommodation
Teahouse 07
Day 07: Trek To Thorong High Camp from Yak Kharka
We will continue our journey as today we will be climbing the high pass of Thorong High Camp. We start our ascend in the early morning from the Yak Phedi, as we need to climb through the high ascending terrains. The journey is filled with the woodland. It will also cover some of the tough types of Himalayan terrains of Annapurna Region.
We will be having an ascend to the bank of Marsyandgi river, and again descend to the Thorong Phedi. From there we will again ascend up to arrive there in Thorong High Camp. It will take us 2 hours or more to trek from the Thorong Phedi to arrive at Thorong High Camp.
From there you will get a majestic and picturesque view of surrounding mountain ranges, and huge hilly landscapes with the Kali Gandaki flowing between them.
We will be having an overnight stay in the High Camp.
Activity
5 hours trekMax Altitude
4880m. / 16,010ftOvernight Stay
High CampAccommodation
High Camp 08
Day 08: Trek To Muktinath passing through Thorong La Pass
Today with the high altitude morning ,we will be starting our hike very early in the morning around 4am and will start ascending upto Thorong La Pass. Today is the challenging day of this whole trek. There is a Tea shope between Pass and High Camp, after having a tea we will continue our journey to Pass. On the top of the Pass we will take a moments for our achievement, takes some pictures with the group and  we will be descending towards the Mukthinath, which drops the massive altitude graph of about 1600m of height. The journey will, be more downhill this day as we will be covering most of the descending path but still, it is a difficult journey as it goes through the rocky paths and the steep routes. We will arrive there with the descending paths in Muktinath.
It is a very important and sacred pilgrimage suite that sits beneath the mountain peaks. Devotes from all around the world visit this temple once in a lifetime to get a blessing.
You will be having an overnight stay there in a Teahouse.
Activity
8 hours of trekMax Altitude
5416m. / 17,769ftAccommodation
Teahouse 09
Day 09: Drive from Muktinath to Tatopani
We will take a drive from Muktinath to arrive in Tatopani. The drive will pass through the village of Jharkot and the beautiful Khingar which holds the Tibetan-style farming terrace. From there the very popular destination in Annapurna region will arrive at the Kagbeni. we will arrive at the Kagbeni, which is another popular destination of the Annapurna Regio. From there it’s a matter of an hour of drive to arrive in Tatopani.
There you can check out the village for the local cuisines as well as the natural hot spring. It is one of the gateways for the Annapurna region. And also a very popular for its corridor to the Nepal China Trade.
We will manage an overnight stay there in Tatopani in a lodge.
Activity
5 hours of DriveMax Altitude
3800m. / 12,467ftOvernight Stay
LodgeAccommodation
Lodge 10
Day 10: Drive to Pokhara
We will leave the Tatopani, in the morning after breakfast. By taking a drive it takes a drive time of 5 hours to reach there in Pokhara. Pokhara is a very beautiful Himalayan city that holds enormous and majestic beauty with the Phewa Lake at the side of it and the Rapti River following between the city. It can be considered as the prime example of the Himalayan city as similar to Kathmandu.
The remaining time after the arrival in Pokhara can be used for roaming around exploring the streets and trying for some local foods. The hanging walk around the lakeside in the evening is the most talked about topic when it comes to the matter of Pokhara.
You will get your accommodation in a standard lake-side hotel in Pokhara.
Activity
5 hours of driveMax Altitude
1190m. / 3,904ftOvernight Stay
PokharaAccommodation
Hotel 11
Day 11: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu in Luxury Tourist Bus
After getting some breakfast in Pokhara, you will get a drive through the luxury tourist bus to get there in Kathmandu. Â You will again get a scenic drive through the hills crossing the landscapes and a chance to enjoy the typical road trips of Nepal. Â It goes through the mid-hill road alongside the rivers like Narayani and Trisuli, leading a very scenic journey.
It needs a drive time of 6 to 7 hours through the mid-hill highway in a luxury tourist bus to get there in Kathmandu to Pokhara. ( You can also have a scenic flight to Kathmandu to Pokhara with the additional charge in your package of about 120$. It will be a great chance to enjoy your itinerary days with more fun things to do in Nepal, as scenic flight in Nepal is also a very popular outdoor activities in there. )
You will get your accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Activity
6 to 7 hours of trekMax Altitude
1400m. / 4,593ftAccommodation
Hotel 12
Day 12: Departure Day
Today, you will get your departure from Kathmandu. It means it will be the last day of your itinerary days. You will be provided a morning breakfast and pick you from the hotel to take you to the Airport. From there your itinerary for this journey will be at the end. You will get your departure from the airport.
If our standard itinerary doesn't fully meet your needs, we are happy to tailor it to your specific preferences and requirements.
Includes and Excludes
What’s Included?
- Airport Pickup and Drop in Private vehicle
- 2 nights in 3star hotel with twin sharing bed basis room and Breakfast
- 1 night stay in standard touristic hotel with Bed and breakfast plan in Pokhara near Lakeside
- Transportations: Shared jeep to Ktm- Besisahar -Koto and Luxury tourist Bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu (Note: if the Group is 4-5 pax above then we will hire a private vehicle for group for Ktm-Dharapani or if you are travelling by 2 or 3 you can add a private jeep in additional cost)
- Twin sharing bed basis room in Lodges during trek
- Expert, Experienced guide with Nepali Government’s Guide license.
- 1 Porter assign for 2 person ( Can take individual porter in extra cost)
- All ACAP Permits and Tims Cards for the Trek
- 3 meals a day during trek including: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
- 1 Duffle Bag for trek (have to return after trek)
- 1 Full sleeve T-shirt of Summit Excursions
- Guide’s and other Staff’s foods, wages and insurance covered
- Farewell Dinner
- 1 Assistant guide assign for 5 person’s group.
- All Taxes
Private Trip or Group Joining ?
Private Trip
A private trip offers complete flexibility, personalized itineraries, and tailored experiences. You enjoy privacy, exclusive attention from guides, and the freedom to travel at your own pace, making the journey more intimate and customized to your preferences.
Group Joining
Joining a group tour offers cost savings, added safety, and the chance to meet new people. It provides expert guidance, organized logistics, and a more enriching experience through shared insights and camaraderie.
Annapurna Circuit Trek - Trip Information
Choosing the best time for trekking on the trail of Annapurna Circuit Trek is not that hard, as it remains beautiful all around the year. And all the features, a trekking journey can be harnesses throughout the year. Yes, it’s another subject that different seasons hold the various features that come with it, but we take it as a personal interest or what factors and the features a trekker wants to have during their journey. Considering the features and the factors that most trekkers tend to choose during their memorable journey, the seasons of Spring and Autumn stand out as the best time to have any trekking in Nepal, and for the Annapurna Region, these two seasons are the best of all, as the factors of this season are very effective in this region.
In the spring, all the landscapes will filled with the blossoming flowers of different species. It makes the whole region, to be looked like a bloomed nature. The weather will be stable and the visibility also become clearer, and you will get longer days to enjoy the trekking days more than any of the months throughout the year. The pre-monsoon just before the spring washes all the dust in the air and brings very refreshing air to the tranquil environment. So, you will get the overall, scenic and very refreshing journey during spring making it one of the best times to trek in Nepal.
Autumn, it comes the best time to trek in this region and also this season is considered the peak season of treks in Nepal. It brings the clearest, visibility of the year to enjoy the scenery, and the weather gets its most stable stage. You will get the very colorful trails which are also a feature of the Annapurna Circuit trek or any treks that fall under the Annapurna Region. The time of dry leaves makes the journey scenic as well. So, you will get a mesmerizing journey and a picturesque trail with the most stable weather of the year.
The accommodation facilities for this trek are properly planned and scheduled for you to make your journey worry-free. All the logistics will be covered with the meal structure of breakfast, lunch, and dinner with the accommodation facilities at the 3star hotel while in Kathmandu and at the standard lakeside hotel while in Pokhara. And besides that, all the accommodations are done in teahouses and lodges.
The menu is filled with most of the local foods which include Dal Bhat Tarkari, soups, eggs, noodles, and many more which are based on local items. The Western dishes will only be available at the hotels in Kathmandu or Pokhara. So, you need to wait until your arrival back in Kathmandu or Pokhara, to try any of your favorite Western dishes, with the wide range of restaurants and cafes.
Keep in note that the teahouses and lodges which are available in the Annapurna Region, are already located in the remote parts of the Himalayas, and are running with very limited resources as there are no modern infrastructures, to transport the needed goods. So, all the services will be at the basic level, you need to adjust and be convinced with the basic services, as it can be taken as an opportunity to experience life in basic and minimal things.
Also, the price of goods will be way higher than their marked price due to the same transpiration problem, which makes potters and animals carry goods at such terrains and long routes making it to hike the price. So, we recommend you not to have any arguments with locals over price as the Himalayan people also have very limited opportunity to earn some profit for them.
Note: All the basic logistics will be covered as mentioned in the cost section. Other than that the external expenses done with any kind of personal interest are not covered by this package. It includes beverages, bar bills, sweets ice creams, desserts, or any other packed items which are not mentioned in the cost section of this package.
The preparation for this trek comes with the essentials and equipment that you will need during the trekking journey. It is still a high-altitude trek even though it covers a short duration, so you need the proper preparation for the journey as you have to encounter and tackle the hard factors of Himalayan geography.
Carry enough clothes which you think you need during your trekking journey. Include warmer clothes than the trendy or stylish ones, as the weather there is very unpredictable throughout the year. And the nights there get very cold during any month of the year. Pack all the essentials which you need such as a trekking pole, water bottles, maps, etc. Always carry an extra pair of shoes as it is impossible to find another pair if the one you wear has any fault or damage.
Do not forget to carry, the basic medical support or a first aid kit, as it may help you during your unfortunate incidents. Having small wounds during such a diverse trek is an often thing to happen and if is not cured in time, it may lead to further infections.
Do not carry any kind of stuff that you may not use that you usually can stay without during treks, as it may only increase the weight of the backpacks and the equipment. It may turn into a burden. And it may make your journey just uncomfortable.
The Annapurna Circuit Trek falls under the Annapurna region which is the area of Annapurna Conservation Area. So you need to take the related trekking permits to get aces inside the trail to do further journey once you arrive at the entrance of Annapurna region. So, the given permits below are the required permits,
- (ACAP) Annapurna Conservation Area Permits
- (TIMS) Trekking Information Management System
The above are the permits you should have before entering the conservation area. This should be taken from the official boards and filled with the legal information of trekkers. Without the permits, there is no permission or allowed to enter in conservation area. If found doing so, you will be taken under legal charges according to the circumstances.
This trek lies over the geography of the Annapurna Region which is very diverse in features like nature, natural bodies, scenery, views, etc, and other adventure factors like Himalayan terrains, rough oaths, narrow slopes, and steeps that go vertical up to the thousands of meters. And also covers the living communities in different settlements across the trekking trail.
So, you can expect to have breathtaking views of mountain peaks with wide landscapes that cover and hold the enormous beauty of nature and the outstanding scenery of the Himalayas. With that, you will also have your journey crossing the natural bodies like several ponds, rivers, lakes, and streams as well the high altitude, natural bodies like glaciers and icefalls.
The wide range of wildlife and the ecosystem of flora and fauna will be there flourishing within their environment. The diversity of different species of plants and animals in the wild will be an amazing experience.
Besides the beauty, you will also get a chance to witness the culture and the traditional living style of the Himalayan people. The Annapurna Circuit Trek offers you the opportunity to explore and witness insight into the culture of ethnic communities living across the various settlements. The beauty of those villages surrounded by the farming terrace back dropped by the great landscapes of high hills and mountain peaks is another amazing thing to have during this trek.
Most Asked Questions
Why Annapurna Circuit trek is popular?
The tranquil environment and the enormous beauty of the mountain region as well as the adventurous journey circulating the whole mountain peak, make it a popular trekking trail and one of the most chosen trek among its fellow trekking trails. It is also popular as it is the trekking journey that circulates the whole mountain range having the 10 highest peaks in the world.
What is the difficulty level of this trek?
The difficulty level of this trek came out to be moderate. It also depends upon the experience of trekkers as beginner may find this a difficult one as of its terrains and rough paths at some points. But it still makes its way up for a suitable trek for beginners. Beginners who have already done some trekking journeys finding it moderate and experienced trekkers can take it as a normal trekking trail.
Is this trek suitable for beginners?
As mentioned above, it depends upon the experience and this trek covers the difficulty level of moderate. Beginners may find it a bit difficult but still a very suitable trekking journey for beginners to have some adventures. Absolute beginners may find it stone hard if not done any short treks before.
What currencies can I use there?
Hence it is the Annapurna region and a very visited place by foreign tourists some of the restaurants and cafes may accept payments in Dollars and Euros but it is still uncertain which may accept and which may not. Other than that all the transaction during this trek needs the local currency of Nepal, the Nepalese rupees, so it’s a good idea to carry Nepalese cash exchanging it from Kathmandu with the exchange rate.
Does this trek include any other outdoor activities?
Yes, you can do outdoor activities in the city of Pokhara, which is a beautiful city that holds tons of outdoor adventure activities such as paragliding, zip lining, boating, bungee jumping, and many more including activities like ultralight aircraft. But you need to have the planning with your trek management as it comes to the matter of time management and stick to the schedule.
Can we do this trek in mid-winter?
It depends upon the ability and experience of trekkers. The mid-winter season itself is cold everywhere, and here we are talking about the journey above such altitude. It needs a very hard work to finish the journey in such extreme cold. Any kind of short or long trekking journey in the Himalayas is recommended only for experienced trekkers and adventure seekers who can tackle every factor and aspect that comes along with the extreme weather.
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Love their service and the way they treat.Joining a group tour offers cost savings, added safety, and the chance to meet new people. It provides expert guidance, organized logistics, and a more enriching experience through shared insights and camaraderie.Added safety, and the chance to meet new people. It provides expert guidance, organized logistics, and a more enriching experience through shared insights and camaraderie.
