Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel.
Nepal Himalayas · Trekking
Annapurna Circuit Trekking
A classic trek around the Annapurna massif with high mountain passes and diverse landscapes.
Duration21 Days / 20 Nights
Highest point5416 m
RegionNepal Himalayas
Journey styleTrekking
The journey
A closer look at Annapurna Circuit Trekking.
A classic trek around the Annapurna massif with high mountain passes and diverse landscapes.
This itinerary can be adjusted around your preferred pace, travel dates, group size, and accommodation style. Our Kathmandu team manages the local arrangements and supports you throughout the journey.
Journey highlights
Thorong La PassManangMuktinathPoon Hill
Day by day
The complete itinerary.
A considered route with the major experiences, transfers, and overnight stops arranged in sequence.
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Kathmandu Sightseeing
Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
Drive to Bensisahar
Drive for 5 hours to trailhead Bensisahar (760m).
Trek to Bahundanda
Bensisahar to Bahundanda (1310m), about 6 hrs walk, stay at tea house.
Trek to Chamje
Bahundanda to Chamje (1430m), about 5 hrs walk, stay at tea house.
Trek to Bagarchhap
Chamje to Bagarchhap (2160m), about 6 hrs walk, stay at tea house.
Trek to Chame
Bagarchhap to Chame (2630m), about 5 hrs walk, stay at tea house.
Trek to Pisang
Chame to Pisang (3190m), about 5 hrs walk, stay at tea house.
Trek to Manang
Pisang to Manang (3500m), about 5 hrs walk, stay at tea house.
Acclimatization Day
Acclimatization day at Manang, visit 100 Lama and Gangapurna Glacier.
Trek to Yak Kharka
Manang to Yak Kharka (4090m), about 4 hrs walk, stay at tea house.
Trek to Thorong Phedi
Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4450m), about 4 hrs walk, stay at tea house.
Cross Thorong La Pass
Cross Thorong La Pass (5416m), trek to Muktinath (3800m), about 8–9 hrs walk, stay at tea house.
Trek to Jomsom
Muktinath to Jomsom (2713m), about 5 hrs walk, stay at tea house.
Trek to Kalopani
Jomsom to Kalopani (2560m), about 6 hrs walk, stay at tea house.
Trek to Tatopani
Kalopani to Tatopani (1190m), about 6 hrs walk, stay at tea house.
Rest Day at Tatopani
Rest day at Tatopani (1190m), stay at tea house.
Poon Hill and Tikhedhunga
Ghorepani climb to Poon Hill, then trek to Tikhedhunga (1540m), 2+4 hrs walk, stay at tea house.
Trek to Nayapul, Drive to Pokhara
Tikhedhunga to Nayapul (1070m), 3 hrs walk, drive to Pokhara. Boating and short tour around Pokhara, stay at hotel.
Drive to Kathmandu
Drive to Kathmandu and stay overnight at hotel.
Departure
Drive to airport for final departure to home.
Start planning
Make this journey your own.
Speak with our Kathmandu team about dates, route adjustments, accommodation, and a plan shaped around you.
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