Annapurna Circuit Trekking
Many trekkers viewing the dawn reflection in the still waters of Fewa Lake on an early morning boat trip, feel challenged and inspired by the distant and pristine peaks. Drawing closer to the peaks on this circuit is particularly satisfying, since you see the mountains from different viewpoints.
You will enter into the heart of the Himalayas, experience a great variety of landscapes with their distinctive agricultural uses and inhabitants, climb up into the austere and often snowy heights of the Thorung La pass, and cross over into another world, with views to the arid lands of upper Mustang in the clearer air. These are some of the features that make the Annapurna circuit one of the great treks of the world.
With the improvement of the access roads, it is now possible to complete the circuit in about 14 days, finishing at Jomsom, though continuing on to Birethanti is highly recommended. The trail winds through the untouched forests surrounding Ghorepani and allows the prospect of the unforgettable dawn view of the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri from Poon Hill.
The altitude of 5416 metres attained at the Thorung La pass means that acclimatization of at least one day is necessary at Manang, with shorter days in the subsequent ascent programmed.
Annapurna Circuit Trekking itinerary (Option 1) |
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(trek via Besisahar ) |
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Day 01: |
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Kathmandu to Besisahar (760m) By local Bus or Micro bus 6 hours drive. |
Day 02: |
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Besisahar to Dharapani(1900m)5 hours drive by private jeep |
Day 03: |
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Dharapani to Chame (2670m) 5 hours. |
Day 04: |
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Chame to Pisang (3200m) 5 hours |
Day 05: |
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Pisang to Nawal (3657m) 4 to 5hours |
Day 06: |
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Nawal to Manang (3540m) 4 hours Day |
Day 07: |
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Rest in Manang, Acclimatization day |
Day 08: |
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Manang to Yakkharka (4110m) 5hours |
Day 09: |
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Yakkharka to Throungphedi (4450m) 4 hours |
Day 10: |
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Throungphedi to climbup to Throungla Pass 5416m Pass and the get down to Muktinath (3800m) 8 hours. |
Day 11: |
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Muktinath to Jomsom (2720m) 5 hours. |
Day 12: |
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Jomsom to Tatopani (1190m)by local bus 5 hours.( Tatopani hot spring.) |
Day 13: |
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Tatopani to Shikha (1935m) 4 hours. |
Day 14: |
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Shikha to Ghorepani (2860m) 3 hours. |
Day 15: |
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Early morning to Poon Hill (3200m) then depart to Hille (1500m) 6 hours |
Day 16: |
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Hille to Nayapul by walking then take taxi to pokhara. |
Day 17: |
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Pokhara to Kathmandu (200 km/ 6-7 hours): Drive by tourist bus/car or fly. |
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Annapurna Circuit Trekking itinerary (Option 2) |
(Fly out via Jomsom) |
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Day 01: |
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Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus (6 hrs) |
Day 02: |
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Besisahar to Dharapani by jeep – 1,860m (6 hrs) |
Day 03: |
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Dharapani to Chame – 2,670m (5 hrs) |
Day 04: |
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Chame to Pisang – 3,200m (7 hrs) |
Day 05: |
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Pisang to Manang – 3,540m (6 hrs) |
Day 06: |
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Acclimatization day |
Day 07: |
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Manang to Yak Kharka – 4,018m (4 hrs) |
Day 8: |
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Yak Kharka to High Camp – 4,925m (5 hrs) |
Day 9: |
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High Camp to Muktinath – 3,760m – (7 hrs) |
Day 10: |
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Muktinath to Jomsom – 2,720m (5 hrs) |
Day 11: |
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Fly back to Pokhara |
Day 12: |
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Drive/fly to Kathmandu |