12 days Annapurna Circuit Trek

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani (1,830 m / 6,003 ft)

1. 12h
   On this day, we will drive from Kathmandu to Besishar along the Trishuli river. Then, from Besishar we will take a jeep to Dharapani where we will stay the night.

Day 2: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2,710 m / 8,891 ft)

1. Chame
   12h
   The day's Circuit trek takes you to Chame, the headquarters of the Manang District. The landscape starts to change as you gain altitude. You'll pass through rhododendron forests, catch glimpses of stunning mountain views, and experience the unique blend of cultural influences. Chame, situated at 2,710 meters (8,891 feet), welcomes you with its serene beauty after around 6 hours of walking.

Day 3: Trek from Chame to Upper Pisang (3,300 m / 10,826 ft)

1. 10h
   For the day, we're going to Pisang, which is at an elevation of 3300 metres. We arrive with a beautiful view of Lamjung Himal (6893m) as well as the first light of the day falling on the stunning peak as we set out on our trek. We can see a beautiful waterfall as we approach Brathang Village. Along the route, stunning views of Annapurna II and the northeast peak of Pisang are available. Before we enter Pisang, we'll also cross the Mani wall at the bridges.

Day 4: Trek from Upper Pisang to Manang (3,540 m / 11,614 ft)

1. Manang
   10h
   On the fourth day, we will travel via Upper Pisang to Geru, where we will get spectacular views of the north face of Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Tilicho, and Pisang Peak. The air will get drier, colder, and more abrasive as the route rises. We get the opportunity to learn about Buddhist culture as we walk through the Tibetan communities. We will make sure to visit Barge Monastery, which is the biggest monastery in Manang. As we pass additional monasteries and eventually arrive to Manang bazaar, an area that welcomes tourists, you will see that the walkway is lined with Buddhist shrines.

Day 5: Day 6: Acclimatization Day in Manang

1. Manang
   12h
   Our acclimatisation day will be spent at Manang, situated at the base of Annapurna III that offers breathtaking views of both Annapurna and Gangapurna. Today, you might take a stroll around Ice Lake to help you acclimatise.

Day 6: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110 m / 13,484 ft)

1. 12h
   We leave Manang village today and trek up to Tenki village via a trail that crosses a stream. We keep climbing higher as we leave the Marshyangdi Valley and move to the northwest, up the Jarsang Khola valley. The route continues past a few meadows and a juniper tree scrub to the little settlement of Gunsa, which is located close below the entry point and is made up of a few flat mud houses. We arrive in Yak Kharka after over a small river on a wooden bridge that winds through meadows and an old Mani wall.

Day 7: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600 m / 15,091 ft)

1. 12h
   Today we'll travel to Thorong Phedi, the foot of Thorong La Pass. We will ascend to a ridge from Yak Kharka, descend, and cross the Marsyangdi river on a wooden bridge. Following our ascent of the mountain, we descend to Thorong Phedi by taking a small route that crosses a slope. The barren, untamed land seems quite different from the lovely lowlands we walked through during the earlier part of the trek.

Day 8: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800 m / 12,467 ft) via Thorong La Pass (5,416 m / 17,756 ft)

1. Muktinath
   10h
   Our final goal for the day will be to cross one of the highest passes in the world, Thorong La pass. We walk up the mountain after waking up around three in the morning. Upon reaching the summit, we realise that the trek was worth the effort. Before moving on to Muktinath Valley, which is located at the base of the Thorong La pass, we can snap a few pictures.

Day 9: Drive from Muktinath to Tatopani (1,190m / 3,904ft)

1. Tatopani Hot Spring
   12h
   We will travel for approximately three hours from Muktinath to Tatopani in a jeep. After arriving in Tatopani, we'll rest at our lodge or visit the hot springs for a swim.

Day 10: Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani (2,874m / 9,429ft)

1. Ghorepani
   12h
   We leave the hot springs behind and go through the ethnic Thakali settlements of Sikha and Chitre to reach the east bank of the Kali Gandaki River and the ascent to Ghorepani. Our walk passes through beautiful forests with birches, magnolias and rhododendron, as well as sloping farms surrounded by mountains. We will make a stop for the evening at the beautiful village of Ghorepani, which sits above a hill.

Day 11: Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210m / 10,525ft) - then trek to Birethanti (1,039m / 3,250ft) - Drive to Pokhara

1. Poon Hill
   1h · Admission ticket included
   In the early morning, we go up to Poon Hill (3,210m) to see the sunrise across the entire Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range, which includes Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and Annapurna. Because of the amazing scenery it provides, Poon Hill is one of the most popular locations for photography. In addition, we'll snap as many photos as we like before heading back to Ghorepani for breakfast. We'll walk to Birethanti after breakfast and then catch a bus to Pokhara.
2. Pokhara
   12h
   We will trek from Ghorepani to Birethani and take a bus to Pokhara

Day 12: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1300 m / 4265 ft)

1. Kathmandu
   Pass by
   We bid farewell to the beautiful lake city of Pokhara after breakfast and board a tourist bus to Kathmandu. Or you can choose to depart through a 25 minute flight (Not included in the package, cost extras)

Pickup details

We provide free pickup and drop to our guests arriving in Nepal and transport them to their hotels.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness