The Annapurna Circuit Trek

Trek Overview:
  • 17 to 20 days in Nepal
  • Trek Grade: High Moderate to Difficult
  • Elevation 2690 feet to 17,599 feet
  • 1 Porter for 2 Members (tea house lodging trek) or 2 to 4 porters for 1 member (camping/expedition)
  • Trekking Season: Mid March to Mid June, Late September to Mid November
Trekking Highlights: 
Experience the sub-tropical climate of bamboo forests to fresh white alpine snow in the high mountains. Embark on  a non-technical climb over the famous Thorung La (17,599ft.), the highest trekking pass in the world , explore Muktinath temple, a Hindu and Buddhist’s pilgrimage site for centuries, and Jwala Mai Temple, where a flame of natural gas burns from a trickle of water. You will also trek along the Kali Gandaki river valley, the largest river valley in the world,  in between the shadow of Dhaulagiri (26,794ft) and Annapurna I (26,545ft), Jomsom (the capital of the Mustang District and a famous village for apple farming), rich culture, religion and heritage of ethnic people like Mananges, Gurung, Thakali, Magar and Tibetan people.

Trek Itinerary: 
Day 1: Arrive in Katmandu (4,300 ft.) 
Day 2: Day sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 3: Bus/van ride to Besisahar to Bhulbhule (2,756 ft), night in Ngadi (3,051 ft)
Day 4: Ngadi to Jagat (4,265 ft)
Day 5:  Jagat to Dharapani (6,102 ft)
Day 6: Dharapani to Chame (8,759 ft)
Day 7: Chame to Lower Pisang ( )   
Day 8:Lower Pisang to Manang (11,614 ft)
Day 9: Manang to Yak Kharka (13,182 ft)
Day 10: Yak Kharka to High Camp  (16,158 ft)
Day 11:  High Camp to Muktinath 12,336ft (Thorung La Summit 17,599 ft) ​
Day 12: Muktinath (12,467 ft) to Jomsom (8,891 ft)
Day 13: Jomsom to Larjung (8,366 ft)
Day 14:  Larjung to Ghasa (6,594 ft)
Day 15:  Ghasa to Tatopani (3,904 ft)
Day 16: Tatopani to Ghorepani (9,383 ft)
Day 17: Ghorepani to Nayapul 3,510 ft (morning hike to Poon Hill 10,475 ft)
Day 18: Van/bus ride to Pokhara, night in Pokhara (2,690 ft)
Day 19: Pokhara to Kathmandu ( ) 
Day 20: Last day in Kathmandu
Day 21: Transfer to airport for departure