Annapurna Circuit Trekking Itinerary

After 5hrs drive to Beshisahar, take a jeep ride to Dharapani which is the junction of Manaslu Circuit and Annapurna Circuit Trek. The road is quite smooth and very scenic until Beshisahar, but the road to Dharapani is on a dotted road which takes about 4 hours. 

Distance: Kathmandu to Besisahar-172 km./5 hrs. 

Besisahar to Dharapani--35 km./3 hrs.

Altitude gain- 1100 m.

Accommodation- Hotel/Guest House

Meals- BLD

• Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
• Gurkha's Inn or similar(attached bath)
• 1,860 m./6,100 ft.

Marking the end of the great Marsyangdi River Gorge, make a steep climb to Timang, then the trail settles into gentler slopes as the vegetation transforms from dense pine forests to drier slopes. The district headquarters of Manang, Chame, is the largest settlement after Besisahar

Distance cover- 15 km.

Approx. time taken: 6 hrs.

Accommodation: Guest House/Tea House

Distance: 15 km.

Altitude gain- 840 m.

Meals- BLD

• Full board meals
• Nurpu Ling Guest House or similar(attached bath)
• 2,700 m./8,856 ft.

Slowly, you are going to enter into a different world gain elevation, and walk through the pine forest. Passing is the inhabitant of the Gurung people. 

Distance cover- 13 km.

Altitude gain- 500 m.

Approx. time taken: 5 hrs.

Accommodation-Guest House/Tea House

Meals- BLD

• Full board meals
• Manadal Guest House or Similar(attached bath)
• 3,200 m./10,496 ft.

Trek the northern trail via upper Pisang and Ghyaru – an area renowned for its spectacular views. It is now drier, and you are sure to come across local farmers herding yaks. Here’s a hot tip – Tibetan yaks take a special interest in people wearing red, so choose your gear carefully today!

Distance cover- 17 km.

Altitude gain- 240 m.

Approx. time taken: 6 hrs.

Accommodation: Guest House/Tea House

Meals- BLD

• Full board meals
• Hotel Yak or Similar(attached bath)
• 3,440 m./11,283 ft.

Spend a day here to acclimatize and day hike to the Monastery, then return to Manang for the night. Manang is a village of about 500 flat-roofed houses and offers excellent views of Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, and Chulu East.

Approx. time taken: 2/3 hrs. exploration

• Full board meals
• Hotel Yak or Similar(attached bath)
• 3,440 m./11,283 ft.

You will be walking as a slog due to the altitude. Along the way, you will encounter Musk deer, Himalayan Thar, and an all-mountain range. It is an easy and short hike due to the altitude. 

Distance cover- 10 km.

Approx. time taken: 5 hrs.

Altitude gain- 610 m.

Accommodation: Guest House/Tea House

Meals- BLD

• Full board meals
• Trekkers Inn or Similar(attached bath)
• 4,050 m./13,284 ft.

Today leisurely walk to Throng Phedi and have Lunch then 2hrs hike to High Camp. It offers great landscapes and Mountain views.

Distance cover- 8 km.

Approx. time taken- 5hrs.

Altitude gain- 925 m.

Accommodation: Guest House/Tea House

Meals- BLD

• Full board meals
• Annapurna Guest House( non-attached)
• 4,925 m./16,154 ft.

Probably the hardest day of the entire trek. Early morning, ascend 490m to the Throng La top and walk down to Muktinath. This is a pilgrimage holy place in the Annapurna region. Once you are in Muktinath you are entering into a different world which you may feel.

Distance cover- 15 km.

Altitude gain- 491 m.

Approx. time taken: 7 hrs.

Accommodation- Hotel/Guest House

Meals- BLD

• Full board meals
• Hotel Eureka Inn or Similar(attached bath)
• 3,760 m./12,332 ft.

The most relaxed day and walking into the barren land and facing the warier caves, visit the hundreds of years Monastery and Experience the Tibetan tribes at Kagbeni for about 3 hours walk where you can have Lunch and explore the area. After having Lunch walk to Jomsom for another 2 hours.

Distance cover- 22 km.

Altitude descent- 950 m.

Approx. time taken: 6 hrs.

Accommodation- Hotel/Guest House

Note: If you would like to end your trek at Jomsom, there is a flight facility to Pokhara and end the trek earlier.

• Full board meals
• Hotel Tilicho or Similar(attached bath)
• 2,810 m./9,216 ft.

After having breakfast at your lodge, take a bus to Tatopani for a Natural Hot spring bath, on the bank of Kali Gandaki River. The trek route to Tatopani is on the dots roads and will be a bit hectic but worthwhile in the end. It is possible to keep driving to Pokhara by bus, but it's a long day drive. Enjoy Natural Hot Spring! 

Distance cover- 48 km.

Approx. time taken- 3 hrs.

Altitude descent- 1610 m.

Accommodation: Guest House/Tea House

Meals- BLD

• Full board meals
• Himalayan Inn or Similar(attached bath)
• 1,200 m./3,936 ft.

Pokhara is a nice and clean city on the lap of the Annapurna Himalayas. If you are interested in extending your stay in Pokhara, please kindly let us know, and we will rearrange your accommodation as per your requirements. There are non-star to five-star hotels. The choice is yours!

Distance cover- 116km.

Bus journey- 5 hrs.

Altitude descent- 490 m.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals- BLD

• Breakfast
• Hotel Splendid View or Similar(attached bath)
• 810 m./2,656 ft.

This is another adventure riding on a tourist bus. Several tourist buses are operating their scheduled departure every morning. Those buses are very comfortable with wider seats, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning, and offer a bottle of mineral water and newspaper. You could enjoy the ride with the fascinating landscapes along the way. You will be dropped at Balaju, and transferred to the Hotel, an evening farewell celebration at a Nepalese Restaurant. 

Distance cover- 200 km./124 miles

Bus journey- 8 hrs.

Accommodation- Hotel

Meals- BLD

• Breakfast
• Hotel Buddha or Similar
• 1,350 m./4,448 ft.

Last but not in the list, this is your final day in Nepal. Global Adventure Trekking manages your airport transfer for your next chapter. Wishing you for your safe and pleasant journey.

Distance cover- 6 km.

Journey time- 30 min.

Transportation- Yes

• Breakfast