Annapurna Circuit Trek

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Trekking and Hiking Guided and Escorted Customizable

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14 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

5 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

English, NepaliGuide language

5416mHighest point reached

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Cross the Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters, the highest point of the Annapurna Circuit trek

Travel through the world’s deepest gorge, Kaligandaki

Witness some of the world’s highest mountains: Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Annapurna

Visit the pilgrimage site, Muktinath Temple

Annapurna Circuit Trek

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Itinerary

Renowned as one of the world’s most spectacular trekking adventures, the Annapurna Circuit Trek invites young adults and experienced explorers to traverse lush valleys, ancient villages, and awe-inspiring Himalayan landscapes. Starting from Syange, the journey follows the Marshyangdi River past scenic views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli, then ascends through the diverse cultures of Manang and Mustang.

The highlight is the ascent over Thorong La Pass (5,416 m)—the trek’s highest point—rewarding you with panoramic vistas and a deep sense of accomplishment. The descent brings you to Muktinath, a sacred pilgrimage site, then through the world’s deepest gorge in Kali Gandaki Valley, before climbing to Poon Hill for a final breathtaking sunrise over the Himalayas.

What sets this trekking tour apart is its sweeping variety of landscapes and cultures, ensuring an ever-changing and enriching experience throughout your trip.

day 1 - Drive to Besisahar in a bus & take a Jeep to Syange

Today we will take a public bus from Kathmandu to Besisahar (830 m) and from there we will take a shared jeep to Syange (1,100 m). We will witness beautiful landscapes, rivers, and waterfalls on the way.

Duration:7-8 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Lunch, Dinner

day 2 - Trek to Dharapani (1,960m)

Now tighten up the shoe laces. We will start walking gradually following the beautiful Marsyangdi River. This walk will be slightly ascending and we will come across beautiful waterfalls on this walk. We will rest at Dharapani tonight.

Duration:6-7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 3 - Trek to Chame (2,670m)

We will continue our walk enjoying the view of mountains, and waterfalls on the way. Today will be an easy day. After 6 hours of walking, we will reach Chame, the headquarter of Manang. It’s a beautiful little town with more facilities than our previous days.

Duration:5-6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Trek to Pisang (3,300m)

After breakfast, we continue our trek to Pisang. On the way, we will walk through the dense forest, Marsyangdi River, and come across the beautiful panoramic views of meadows and mountains. During this walk, we will see the first view of the gigantic Paungda Dada rock face, which is curved like a bowl shape. Eventually, after 5 hour walk, we will reach Pisang.

Duration:4-5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Trek to Manang (3,500m) via Bhraka (3,360m)

We continue our trek walking through the big hills, jungle, and wetlands. On the way, we can see beautiful landscapes, stupas, and lama schools. After 6 hours of walking, we will reach Manang, one of the happening places on the trek.

Duration:5-6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 6 - Acclimatization day at Manang Village

We spend a day acclimatizing in Manang by doing some walks and sightseeing around the village. We will visit a monastery and go to Gangapurna Glacier Lake during our walk. Towards the end of the day, we return to our accommodation for a night’s rest.

Duration:5-6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 7 - Trek to Yak Kharka (4,000m)

After acclimatization and rest at Manang, we will be energized and excited to continue our walk towards Yak Kharka which ascends by 500 m. We make the climb steadily through Tenki Manang, leaving the Marsyangdi Valley. Continuing along the Jarsang Khola Valley, we reach Yak Kharka at 4,000 m. Herds of yaks and vegetation appear to thin out.

Duration:4-5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 8 - Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,450m)

After a two-hour ascent, the trail descends to cross the river at 4,310 m. We then climb up to Thorong Phedi at 4,450 m where decent guesthouses have been built in recent years.

Duration:4-5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 9 - Trek to Muktinath via Thorung La Pass (5,416m)

Today is a long trek starting before sunrise at 4 am to reach the pass by 9-10 am. Otherwise weather conditions (strong winds) will greatly affect the journey, particularly at the Thorong La Pass. We climb steeply on a regular route which is quite easy to follow. However, some problems may arise due to altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problems to cross the pass if it is covered by heavy snow. After four hours of climbing to the pass marked by the chortens and prayer flags, we will be rewarded with stunning views from the top of the pass. Another four hours of walking will take us to the holy town of Muktinath (3,800 m).

Muktinath means place of nirvana and is home to the Muktinath Temple as well as several monasteries. It is said that all sorrows we feel are relieved when visiting the Temple. It is a sacred pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists. The prime pilgrimage month is September. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and has 108 waterspouts around it. Another attraction nearby is the Jwala Mai Temple which has a gorgeous natural spring and an eternal flame fueled by natural gas.

Duration:7-8 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 10 - Trek to Jomsom (2,740m) via Kagbeni (4,020m)

So now, we are at the other side of the Thorong La Pass, and most of the land we see will be dry and looks somewhat like the desert. We will continue our trek walking by the bank of Kali Gandaki River. Most of the time, we will descend with a closer view of stupas and old traditional houses and the civilization of Mustang. We continue our walk to beautiful Jomsom village.

Duration:5-6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 11 - Drive to Tatopani (1,190m)

We will take a bus service or a shared Jeep drive to Tatopani. Tatopani is best known for natural hot spring where we will spend the rest of our day.

Duration:4-5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 12 - Trek to Ghorepani (2,810m)

Today is another big day. It will take about 7 hours to walk from Tatopani to Ghorepani. We climb about 1,620 meters up. From Ghorepani, we will be able to see Annapurna South, Himchuli and Tukuche Himal. We will pass a couple of Magar and Gurung villages on the trail.

Duration:6-7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 13 - Trek to Hile (1,470 m) and drive to Pokhara

Very early in the morning, we start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at an elevation of 3,210 m – a brilliant spectacle. This vantage point provides unobstructed views of the early morning sunrise over the high Himalayas, weather permitting. There we spend about an hour. We return to Ghorepani where we take a hot breakfast at the hotel. We trek down towards Hile (1,470 m), walking down along the ridges and through rhododendron forests and same day take a drive to Pokhara.

Duration:6-7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 14 - Drive to Kathmandu (1,400 m) in Tourist Bus

After breakfast, we will have a scenic drive back to Kathmandu in a tourist bus.

If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as Chitwan jungle safari, river rafting adventure, Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities.

You will have a farewell dinner in the evening at a fine Nepali restaurant.

Duration:6-7 hours

Accommodation: Other

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

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Fiona BardsleyVerified Traveler

Oct 26, 2017

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5.0 out of 5

fantastic trek

a wonderfully guided trek in a beautiful country. The variety of landscape, fauna and flora amazing. lovely tea house. my guide and porter looked after extremely well. took account of my abilities and checked my breathing was ok as we went on. The timing of starting out was perfect and we were the first people on the Thorang La to see the sunrise. He took account of my wishes and consulted me on the walk each day. I couldn't have asked for a more enjoyable experience.

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Roger FormanekVerified Traveler

Oct 14, 2017

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5.0 out of 5

A Spectacular Trek

A great experience. Loved the scenery and the people are especially welcoming to trekkers. Special thanks to Santosh and his crew. They really made the trek special.

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Alisa RettschlagVerified Traveler

Oct 12, 2017

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5.0 out of 5

Annapurna Circuit Feb-Mar 2017

If you want a trip with incredible scenery, awesome service, gracious guides and porters as well as a very reliable and trust-worthy trekking company, this trip is for you. We had such a wonderful yet challenging experience--all made fantastic by our guide and porters! We definitely plan to go to Nepal again and use Ace the Himilaya again!!

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Tim StanleyVerified Traveler

Oct 11, 2017

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5.0 out of 5

Great time with my mother along too!

Santosh and the team were great! They were completely prepared to bend over backward to see to it we had a safe but adventurous trip. My mother (who is in her sixties) came as well. You would have thought the porters and guide were escorting their own mothers. We ended up doing some pretty exciting things like a jeep ride through a waterfall, walking up to Poon Hill for the most glorious sunrise of my life, ascending the Thorung La pass (17,700 feet).

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AnonymousVerified Traveler

Oct 11, 2017

5.0

5.0 out of 5

Family Trekking

A professional, trusting and fun experience. The country and trek was fantastic, the guides/porters were great and our family enjoyed the every day trekking challenges. Thanks