Annapurna Circuit Trek

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22 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Take the improved route using New Annapurna Trekking Trails (NATT)

Cross the formidable Thorong La pass

Enjoy the chance to see sunrise from Poon Hill

Experience dramatically changing scenery

Spend time in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Itinerary

The Annapurna Circuit – considered the classic trek in Nepal – is legendary in the hiking community for its unrivalled variety of landscapes. However, few trekking trips complete the route, often skipping the final leg, which means missing out on deserted trails and unforgettable nights in quiet teahouses. We just couldn’t do that. Join us to tackle the full lap, enjoying superb views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains and the ever-changing scenery. Based in teahouses throughout, we spend time in villages inhabited by many of Nepal’s different peoples, both Buddhist and Hindu.

Why trek with Exodus? One of the highest staff-to-traveller ratios on the trek with one staff member to every four travellers More than 30 years’ experience organising treks in Nepal A carefully designed itinerary to minimise long road journeys and maximise comfort and ascent rates on the trails Exodus annually commissions independent air-safety audits on domestic carriers in Nepal and only use those approved as part of the audit Experienced English-speaking local leaders who are qualified in first aid and trained to recognise and deal with altitude sickness All staff (leaders, guides and porters) are fully insured and paid a fair wage Staff carry oxygen, a first-aid kit, and self-assessment acute mountain sickness cards, used to monitor every traveller at altitude Speak to Exodus office staff who have done the trek themselves

day 1 - Adventure starts in Kathmandu

Begin your adventure at the Royal Singi Hotel in Kathmandu, the start point for many of our Himalayan treks over the years.

Around 6pm, bid namaste to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead during a full trek briefing.

Your tour leader then ensures a big Nepalese welcome by arranging a group dinner.

Want to explore Kathmandu further? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Meals:Dinner

Accommodation:Hotel Royal Singi (or similar)

day 2 - A long but scenic drive to Syange via Besisahar

We leave Kathmandu early morning and drive towards Pokhara. Leaving the Kathmandu Valley, we follow the river to Mugling until we arrive at Besisahar. From Besisahar, we change to a high-clearance local bus (due to rough road conditions) and continue onto Syange for our overnight stay before we start our trek tomorrow. The total drive time can vary depending on road conditions and traffic but is approximately nine to ten hours.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 4,133t/1,260m)

day 3 - Visit Tallo Chiple village and cross the Marsyangdi Valley to Jagat

We start our trek today with a short but scenic walk. Our trail crosses the river at Syange by bridge. We climb up through Germu and follow an undulating trail through farmland to Tallo Chiple, where we stop for a tea break. The trail then descends to cross a suspension bridge, from where we have a steep climb towards Maththillo Chipla.

The trail contours round the hillside and we then have a steep descent to the Marsyangdi River, which we cross by a suspension bridge. Walking steeply uphill for approximately 20 minutes, we rejoin the main trail at the village of Jagat, where we spend the night. We arrive in Jagat around lunchtime and the afternoon is free to explore the area. Down by the river are some hot springs!

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 4,265ft/1,300m)

day 4 - Reach the village of Dharapani

Immediately after leaving the lodge, a small, old trail turns off the road up to the left and undulates through forest and farmland all the way to Chyamje, after which we cross a suspension bridge and climb through oak forest. An undulating ascent brings us to a level valley where Tal, the next village, is situated at the foot of a grand waterfall (5,580ft/1,700m). From Tal, we cross the river and climb up to a jeep track which we follow to Dharapani.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 6,200ft/1,890m)

day 5 - Visit Odar village. Climb to Temang, then descend to Chame

Beyond Dharapani, we leave the jeep trail and turn sharply up to the left and have a steep 40 minute climb up a stone staircase to the pretty village of Odar. Passing traditional farms and homesteads, we trek through Galenchowk before descending to the main trail at Bagarchap at 7,100ft (2,164m). The name of this village means ‘butcher’s place’ and, although Buddhist, the people of this region used to hunt animals.

Continuing, we follow the jeep track for a short while past apple orchards to Dhanagyu. From here, we turn sharply up into the forest and have a fairly long climb to Temang, where we have lunch with magnificent views of Manaslu and Peak 29. The trail then descends through fir and pine forests to Thanchowk and further on through Koto to Chame (8,900ft/2,713m), the administrative centre of the Manang district.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 8,860ft/2,700m)

day 6 - Continue ascending through forested hillsides past the rock face of Paungdi Danda to Upper Pisang

We now experience a dramatic change of scenery. Leaving the forests and vegetation of the alpine regions, we enter the upper district of Manang, known as Nyeshang. At first, our trail follows the river closely through a deep canyon on the jeep track for a couple of hours to Brathang (9,577ft/2,919m) where there is now a large apple plantation. We can stop for fresh coffee and cakes (and maybe some fresh apple juice) before we begin our climb this morning. The trail then crosses the river and leaves the jeep track to climb on forest trails through fir and pine trees. Here, the curved rockface of Paungda Danda rises nearly 4,920ft (1,500m) from the riverbank to Dukha Pokhari, where we stop for lunch.

Next, we veer off to the right and take the trail that climbs away from the road track and to Upper Pisang village, where we stay in a lodge for the night. There is an impressive monastery in the village, which we can visit in the afternoon. From here to the pass, we are the closest we will be to the mountains and today the views of Annapurna II are particularly impressive (weather permitting).

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 10,825ft/3,300m)

day 7 - Climb high above the valley on a wonderful high trail to Ngawal; afternoon acclimatisation walk

We have a shorter but spectacular day for acclimatisation. From Upper Pisang, we take the fantastic high-level route towards Manang via the villages of Gyaru and Ngawal. This is a wonderful walk with great views across to the Annapurnas. We start with a short descent through the forest to a small green lake and then have a very steep climb up to Gyaru for a tea break. The views across the valley become more spectacular the higher we go. From here, the trail undulates high above the river with magnificent views across the Annapurnas to Ngawal, where we stay tonight. After lunch at our lodge we can explore this pretty medieval village and also have the option for a 6km acclimatisation walk up above the village to a small shrine and cave (approximately two and a half hours) ascending 420m.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 11,975ft/3,650m)

day 8 - Follow the high trail from Ngawal via Julu to Braga; afternoon acclimatisation walk

We have another half day for acclimatisation. From Ngawal, we take a spectacular high trail, which contours high above the valley with amazing views across to the Annapurnas and Gangapurna. As we leave Ngawal village, we pass a large chorten (Tibetan Buddhist shrine) before the trail drops to Julu village. We take the route that climbs steeply out of Julu onto a wonderful high trail above the valley. The trail climbs to a plateau and we contour through forests with great views across the valley to the Annapurnas and Gangapurna. The trail drops down to the pretty village of Braga, which is dominated by a large ancient gompa.

We stop here for the night and in the afternoon there will be the option for an additional acclimatisation walk exploring the village. We also visit the 500-year-old gompa.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 11,285ft/3,440m)

day 9 - Trek to Yak Kharka.

Leaving Braga, it’s a 1.2mi (2km) walk on the main trail to Manang village, passing beautifully carved mani (prayer) walls as we head towards the base of the Thorong La. We will stop at Manang for a short while, there are shops and bakeries here giving you the chance to pick up some snacks for the day or treat yourself to apple pie and a coffee. We climb out of the Marsyangdi Valley and turn northwest up the valley of the Jarsang Khola. Looking back, we enjoy ever-more spectacular views as we are above the forests and pass through dry, alpine country, with scrub juniper and occasional clumps of birch. We stop at Gunsang for a light lunch before continuing up the valley.

We spend tonight at a lodge in Yak Kharka. Look out for the blue sheep that inhabit this cold, windy spot. For the energetic, this afternoon we can take an additional walk into the hills behind the lodge.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 13,125ft/4,000m)

day 10 - Short half-day walk to Phedi, at the foot of the Thorong La

A short day to aid acclimatisation. The scenery becomes wilder as we continue ascending the valley. At one point, we descend to cross the Jarsang Khola, then traverse a scree slope to the lone teahouses at Phedi at the foot of the Thorong La. Thorong Phedi can be very cold and windy. In the afternoon, we can go for a walk up to Thorong High Camp, which is the last lodge and is about an hour above Phedi.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 14,500ft/4,420m)

day 11 - Cross the Thorong La to Muktinath, a place of pilgrimage

We have a very long day as we leave Phedi very early in the morning for the climb to the pass. The first part of the ascent is very steep, but it eases somewhat as we approach the top, although the altitude still makes the going tough. Eventually, after numerous false summits, we reach the pass itself at 17,769ft (5,416m). Ahead there is a magnificent panorama of snow-capped peaks soaring above the Kali Gandaki Valley looking towards Dolpo and Mustang; looking back, we can see several of the main Annapurna peaks. Directly in front of us is the great chasm of the Kali Gandaki (8,200ft/2,500m). It’s a very long descent that begins gently and becomes steeper, as we follow a series of switchbacks down to more grassy slopes. We stop for lunch at Phedi, where there are a few teahouses. From Phedi, it’s another hour and a half of gentle descent to Muktinath. We can visit the local famous temples on the way to our lodge.

Please note, conditions on the pass vary. It can be calm and clear with no snow but there can also be snow and ice and high winds on the pass. We recommend you carry Yaktrax or microspikes in case of snow or ice and take enough warm layers in case of high winds.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 12,140ft/3,700m)

day 12 - Trek through beautiful barren landscapes to Kagbeni

An easier day after the exertions of yesterday. From Muktinath, we pass through a landscape of bare, eroded hills with a backdrop of snow-capped high peaks. We cross the Jhong Khola and climb up to Chongur, a small traditional village. The monastery was founded by a Sakya monk and the whole village is painted with the colours of the Sakya sect. Continuing along a mixture of trekking trails and jeep tracks, we come to Jhong, another beautiful village. There is a monastery here dating to the seventh or eighth century and the ruins of an old fortress. Passing wind-eroded cliffs in an array of beautiful colours, we continue down the valley through Putak village and finally have a steep descent into the Kali Gandakhi Valley and the interesting village of Kagbeni. We have a long morning today (so take some snacks) and have a late lunch in Kagbeni.

There is time in the afternoon to explore this magical place. With narrow lanes and tunnels between the houses, it has an almost medieval feel.

Please note, in the event we are delayed due to bad weather, this day will be missed out and we trek directly from Muktinath to Marpha.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 9,185ft/2,800m)

day 13 - Follow the Kali Gandaki Gorge by jeep via Jomson to Marpha

To avoid walking on the road, we take a 4x4 transfer (20 minutes), following the Kali Gandaki River to Jomsom. Here, we take a break, a chance to grab a tea or some local snacks, before exploring the ancient town populated by Thakali and Tibetan people.

From Jomsom, we hop back in our 4x4s for another 20 minutes until we reach the pretty village of Marpha, with its clean paved streets and white-washed houses, just in time for lunch. Marpha is known for producing apple and peach brandy, which you might like to sample to celebrate your crossing of the Thorong La.

This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the area around Marpha, recuperating from the first half of your journey in Nepal.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 8,825ft/2,690m)

day 14 - Continue following the Kali Gandaki Valley to Larjung

Today, we follow the Kali Gandaki Valley, a major trade route. We are now in the deepest gorge in the world; to the east, Annapurna I rises to 26,545ft (8,091m), to the west, Dhaulagiri soars above us at 26,795ft (8,167m).

Leaving the dry, barren landscapes, we walk through pine, cypress and juniper forest, sometimes on the valley floor and at other times on a trail high above. From Marpha, before we cross back over the Kali Gandaki, we need to walk along the road for approximately 10 minutes before entering the walking trail through fir and pine forests. We climb up to the pretty Thakali village of Chimang.

Descending to a side stream, we follow the side valley down for a short while before climbing again into the forest. We ascend for about an hour and then the trail undulates for a while before descending to the valley floor at Sauru. We stop here for a break and then cross the Kali Gandaki to Kobang and onto Larjung.

Alternatively, from September to November, when the wooden suspension bridge crossing the Gali Gandaki is inaccessible, we must walk (1hr 30min) along a main road from Chimang to Larjung.

We stay tonight in a lodge. In the afternoon, we walk up to Naurikot, another traditional Thakali village, for sunset views across the valley on Niligiri.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 8,365ft/2,550m)

day 15 - Cross the Kali Gandaki and trek through Titi Tal, Kunjo to Ghasa

From our lodge we cross the Kali Gandaki to Sirkung. It’s then an easy climb up through the forest to Titi Tal, a very small lake (pond) but an important marsh zone for waterbirds in the Mustang area. We follow the trail through Taglung to Kunjo, where we have a simple Nepali lunch. After lunch we descend steeply through the forest to a rocky riverbed. Crossing a suspension bridge, we have a gradual climb up to Jhipre Deurali. The trail then descends to cross the Kali Gandaki where we join the road. We walk for approximately one hour along the road until we reach the start of the next trekking trail to Ghasa, where we reach our lodge for the evening.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 6,400ft/1,950m)

day 16 - Follow an undulating trail through small settlements to Tatopani, famous for its hot springs

From Ghasa, we follow the road for 30 minutes, until we cross the river via a suspension bridge. The trail now climbs high above the river to Pairothaplo and then descends to Kopchepani. Across the river, we can see the huge waterfall at Rupse Chhara. We continue on the same side of the river and follow the rollercoaster trail up and down all morning. We have lunch in the small village of Narcheng before continuing past a hydroelectric project just before Tatopani. A suspension bridge brings us right into Tatopani, where we spend the night. Tatopani means ‘hot water’ and is famous for its hot springs just below the village. There is time in the late afternoon to enjoy a welcome soak – guaranteed to ease any aching limbs!

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 4,100ft/1,250m)

day 17 - A long climb up through the villages of Ghara, Shika and Chitre to Ghorepani

The last stage of the trek takes us over a high ridge to the end of the route. Today is a sting in the tail as we have a long climb to Ghorepani. We climb all day through small hamlets and terraced fields, starting with a short descent on the road track for 45 minutes to a couple of bridges. From the second bridge, we have 30 minutes along a track and then the trail starts climbing on a series of stone staircases. It’s fairly steep up to Durbin Danda from where we have a short descent through Ghara. We then mostly follow the old trail as it climbs up through the villages of Shika and Chitre. From Chitre, we enter a huge rhododendron forest and the last couple of hours takes us up to Ghorepani. Meaning ‘horse water’, Ghorepani was once a stopping place for the huge mule trains that used to ply this route. As we climb today, the mountains start to appear and from Ghorepani we get fabulous views of the Annapurnas from the lodge.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 9,515ft/2,900m)

day 18 - Optional early morning walk up Poon Hill for sunrise before a long descent to Birethanthi

There’s an optional early start for those who want to climb Poon Hill for sunrise (approximately two hours’ return trip including stops – in addition to the 7hr 30min walking to Birethanthi). The effort is well worth the 1,015ft (310m) climb (again, in addition to the 1,050ft/320m of total ascent today) for the superb views over the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhare. We return to our lodge for breakfast and then it’s all downhill through the forest to Banthanti and then down a stone staircase through Ulleri and Tirkhedunga to Birethanti by the Modi Khola, where we stay in a very modest lodge.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 3,360ft/1,025m)

day 19 - Short walk to Naya Pul and drive to Pokhara; afternoon free

From Birethanti, it is a very short walk to Naya Pul, where we pick up transport back to Pokhara. We usually arrive by lunchtime and have the afternoon to explore this pretty lakeside town.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Kausi (or similar)

day 20 - Free day in Pokhara

We have the whole day in Pokhara. There are many options to choose from today. You might want to hire a bike and cycle around part of the lake or you could take a boat across the lake and walk up to the Japanese Peace Pagoda with great views of the mountains and the lake (from the pagoda, carry on up the ridge to Raniban Resort for lunch). Alternatively, visit the Mountaineering Museum, the Gurkha Museum, take a trip to the nearby Tibetan refugee settlement and craft centre, or simply relax in one of the many lakeside restaurants and stroll around the shops.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Kausi (or similar)

day 21 - Fly to Kathmandu

We fly to Kathmandu. Weather depending, there should be good views on the flight.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Hotel Royal Singi (or similar)

day 22 - Adventure ends in Kathmandu

The trip ends after breakfast and we begin our return journeys home, full of tales and memories to last a lifetime. If you’d like a little more time to explore Kathmandu or the surrounding region, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

Meals:Breakfast

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Itinerary

day 1 - Adventure starts in Kathmandu

day 2 - A long but scenic drive to Syange via Besisahar

day 3 - Visit Tallo Chiple village and cross the Marsyangdi Valley to Jagat

day 4 - Reach the village of Dharapani

day 5 - Visit Odar village. Climb to Temang, then descend to Chame

day 6 - Continue ascending through forested hillsides past the rock face of Paungdi Danda to Upper Pisang

day 7 - Climb high above the valley on a wonderful high trail to Ngawal; afternoon acclimatisation walk

day 8 - Follow the high trail from Ngawal via Julu to Braga; afternoon acclimatisation walk

day 9 - Trek to Yak Kharka.

day 10 - Short half-day walk to Phedi, at the foot of the Thorong La

day 11 - Cross the Thorong La to Muktinath, a place of pilgrimage

day 12 - Trek through beautiful barren landscapes to Kagbeni

day 13 - Follow the Kali Gandaki Gorge by jeep via Jomson to Marpha

day 14 - Continue following the Kali Gandaki Valley to Larjung

day 15 - Cross the Kali Gandaki and trek through Titi Tal, Kunjo to Ghasa

day 16 - Follow an undulating trail through small settlements to Tatopani, famous for its hot springs

day 17 - A long climb up through the villages of Ghara, Shika and Chitre to Ghorepani

day 18 - Optional early morning walk up Poon Hill for sunrise before a long descent to Birethanthi

day 19 - Short walk to Naya Pul and drive to Pokhara; afternoon free

day 20 - Free day in Pokhara

day 21 - Fly to Kathmandu

day 22 - Adventure ends in Kathmandu

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Itinerary

day 1 - Adventure starts in Kathmandu

day 2 - A long but scenic drive to Syange via Besisahar

day 3 - Visit Tallo Chiple village and cross the Marsyangdi Valley to Jagat

day 4 - Reach the village of Dharapani

day 5 - Visit Odar village. Climb to Temang, then descend to Chame

day 6 - Continue ascending through forested hillsides past the rock face of Paungdi Danda to Upper Pisang

day 7 - Climb high above the valley on a wonderful high trail to Ngawal; afternoon acclimatisation walk

day 8 - Follow the high trail from Ngawal via Julu to Braga; afternoon acclimatisation walk

day 9 - Trek to Yak Kharka.

day 10 - Short half-day walk to Phedi, at the foot of the Thorong La

day 11 - Cross the Thorong La to Muktinath, a place of pilgrimage