13-day Kathmandu to Annapurna circuit trek. The itinerary we provide is an outline. It can be customized as per your requirement and interest.
Annapurna Circuit Trekking Itinerary
Outline Itinerary
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Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Hotel
Namaste! Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, Global Adventure Trekking staff welcome you and transfer you to the Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu drive to Beshisahar (172 km)-Dharapani (35km) 8hrs/207 km
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 4hrs.
Distance: Kathmandu to Besisahar-172km/5hrs and Besisahar to Dharapani--35km/3hrs
Day 03: Dharapani trek to Chame (2,700m), 6 hrs
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
Approx. time taken: 6 hrs
Accommodation: Guest House
Distance: 15 km
Day 04: Chame trek to pisang (3,200m), 13km/5 hrs
Slowly you are going to enter into a different world and gain elevation and walk through the pine forest. Passing is the inhabitant of the Gurung people.
Accommodation: Guest House
Approx. time taken: 5 hrs
Distance: 13 km
Day 05: Pisang trek to Manang (3,440 m), 17km/6 hrs
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!
Accommodation: Guest House
Approx. time taken: 6 hrs
Distance: 17km
Day 06: Acclimatize day in Manang
Spend a day here to acclimatize and day hike to 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.
Accommodation: Guest House
Approx. time taken: 2/3 hrs exploration
Day 07: Manang trek to Yak Kharka (4,050 m), 10 km/5hrs
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.
Accommodation: Guest House
Approx. time taken: 5 hrs
Distance: 10km
Day 08: Yak Kharka Trek to High camp (4,925 m), 8km/5 hrs
Today leisurely walk to Throng Phedi and have Lunch then 2hrs hike to High Camp. It offers great landscapes and Mountain views.
Accommodation: Guest House
Approx. time taken: 5 hrs
Distance: 8 km
Day 09: High Camp trek to Muktinath (3,760 m) over Throng pass (5,416 m). 15km/7 hrs
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.
Accommodation: Guest House
Approx. time taken: 7 hrs
Distance: 15km
Day 10: Muktinath trek to Kagbeni and Jomsom(2,810 m), 6 hrs
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.
Accommodation: Guest house/Hotel
Approx. time taken: 6 hrs
Distance: 22km
Note: If you would like to end up your trek here, there is a flight facility from Jomsom to Pokhara and end up the trek earlier.
Day 11: Jomsom bus to Tatopani (1,200 m), 48km/4 hrs
After having breakfast at your lodge, take a bus to Tatopani for a Natural Hot spring bathe on the bank of Kali Gandaki river. Enjoy the day and evening. Jomsom to Tatopani route is all by road to walk and not the interesting part. This part is a dots road in a public bus. It is possible to keep driving to Pokhara by bus but it's a long day. Enjoy at Natural Hot Spring!
Accommodation: Guest House
Apprix. time taken: 4 hrs
Distance: 48 km
Day 12: Tatopani bus to Pokhara 85km/6 hours
Pokhara is a nice and clean city on the lap of the Annapurna Himalayas. If you are interested to extend your stay in Pokhara, please kindly let us know we will rearrange your accommodation as per your requirement. There are non-star to five stars hotels. The choice is yours!
Accommodation: Hotel
Approx. time taken: 6hrs
Distance: 85 km
Day 13: Morning bus departure to Kathmandu, 200km/7hrs
arrival and transfer to Hotel, and evening farewell celebration at a Nepalese typical Restaurant.
Day 14: Final departure to Airport
After the healthy breakfast, we drop you at the airport for your final departure for your onward destination. Bye!