Annapurna Circuit Trekking
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Annapurna Circuit Trekking

A classic trek around the Annapurna massif with high mountain passes and diverse landscapes.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel.

2

Kathmandu Sightseeing

Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.

3

Drive to Bensisahar

Drive for 5 hours to trailhead Bensisahar (760m).

4

Trek to Bahundanda

Bensisahar to Bahundanda (1310m), about 6 hrs walk, stay at tea house.

5

Trek to Chamje

Bahundanda to Chamje (1430m), about 5 hrs walk, stay at tea house.

6

Trek to Bagarchhap

Chamje to Bagarchhap (2160m), about 6 hrs walk, stay at tea house.

7

Trek to Chame

Bagarchhap to Chame (2630m), about 5 hrs walk, stay at tea house.

8

Trek to Pisang

Chame to Pisang (3190m), about 5 hrs walk, stay at tea house.

9

Trek to Manang

Pisang to Manang (3500m), about 5 hrs walk, stay at tea house.

10

Acclimatization Day

Acclimatization day at Manang, visit 100 Lama and Gangapurna Glacier.

11

Trek to Yak Kharka

Manang to Yak Kharka (4090m), about 4 hrs walk, stay at tea house.

12

Trek to Thorong Phedi

Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4450m), about 4 hrs walk, stay at tea house.

13

Cross Thorong La Pass

Cross Thorong La Pass (5416m), trek to Muktinath (3800m), about 8–9 hrs walk, stay at tea house.

14

Trek to Jomsom

Muktinath to Jomsom (2713m), about 5 hrs walk, stay at tea house.

15

Trek to Kalopani

Jomsom to Kalopani (2560m), about 6 hrs walk, stay at tea house.

16

Trek to Tatopani

Kalopani to Tatopani (1190m), about 6 hrs walk, stay at tea house.

17

Rest Day at Tatopani

Rest day at Tatopani (1190m), stay at tea house.

18

Poon Hill and Tikhedhunga

Ghorepani climb to Poon Hill, then trek to Tikhedhunga (1540m), 2+4 hrs walk, stay at tea house.

19

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.

20

Drive to Kathmandu

Drive to Kathmandu and stay overnight at hotel.

21

Departure

Drive to airport for final departure to home.