Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Since it opened to foreign trekkers in 1977, the Annapurna Circuit Trek has become renowned as one of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. Starting from less than 1,000 meters, it gives us a chance to explore the Himalayas from bottom to top and from many different angles and perspectives. This magnificent trek leads you to the fine village, inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic views of the Himalayas.
Continuing to the north of the main Himalayan range to the high and dry Tibetan Plateau, the scenery is equally breathtaking.The highest point of the Annapurna Circuit is the Thorong La Pass at the top of the valley at 5,416 m.As we descend to the west at Muktinath, from the pass we continue to the barren Tibetan like village of the Kali Gandaki – the world’s deepest gorge, passes between the giant Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains.
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Day 2: Guided Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley
1 hourPashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth which is famous all over the world.
45 minutesBoudhanath Stupa
Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
45 minutesBhaktapur Durbar Square
Day 3: Drive to Besisahar (830 m) in a Public Bus and Take a local 4WD Vehicle to Syange (1,100 m) - 8 hours
1 hourBesisahar
Day 4: Trek to Tal (1,700 m) – 5 hours
30 minutesTal
Day 5: Trek to Danakyu (1,860 m) – 5 hours
18 hoursDanakyu
Day 6: Trek to Chame (2,670 m) – 4 hours
18 hoursChame
Day 7: Trek to Upper Pisang (3,300 m) – 6 hours
17 hoursUpper Pisang
Day 8: Trek to Ngawal (3,660 m) – 5 hours
17 hoursNgawal 33500
Day 9: Trek to Manang (3,500 m) via Bhraka (3,360 m) – 5 hours
18 hoursManang
Day 10: Acclimatization Day at Manang Village
18 hoursManang
Day 11: Trek to Yak Kharka (4,000 m) – 5 hours
1 dayYak Kharka
Day 12: Trek to Thorong Phedi (4,450 m) – 5 hours
18 hoursThorong Phedi - Thorong La Road
Day 13: Trek to Muktinath (3,800 m) via Thorong La Pass (5,416 m) – 8 hours
18 hoursThorong La Pass
Day 14: Trek to Jomsom (2,710 m) via Lubra Pass (4,020 m) – 8 hours
15 minutesJomsom
Day 15: Drive to Tatopani (1,190 m) in Local Shared 4WD Vehicle – 5 hours
15 hoursTatopani
Day 16: Rest Day at Tatopani
18 hoursTatopani
Day 17: Trek to Ghorepani (2,810 m) – 6 hours
1 dayGhorepani
Day 18: Hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m) and Trek to Tikhedunga (1,570 m) – 5 hours
17 hoursPoon Hill
Day 19: Trek to Nayapul (1,010 m) and Drive to Pokhara – 4 hours
30 minutesPokhara
Day 20: Guided Sightseeing in Pokhara
19 hoursShree Bindhyabasini Temple
The temple lies in the center of the religious old bazaar. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, another manifestation of Shakti. The park grounds offer a fine picnic and relaxing area.
15 minutesDevi's Fall (Pokhara)
Locally known as Patale Chhango and located in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley, it is where the stream flowing from Fewa Lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. This is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike.
15 minutesGupteshwor Mahadev Cave
The revered Gupteshwor Cave is situated 2 km from the Pokhara airport. The entrance is right across from Davis fall and the cave is almost 3 km long. It has some big hall-sized rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all four. This cave holds special value to Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.
25 minutesSeti River Gourge
Carved by the Seti Gandaki River, it is one of the natural wonders of Pokhara. K.I. Singh bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool and Prithivi Highway Bridge near bus park provide a perfect view of the river’s dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by the turbulent flow of white water.
10 minutesTibetan Refugee Camp
Day 21: Drive Back to Kathmandu (1,400 m) in a Tourist Bus – 7 hours
20 minutesKathmandu
Day 22: Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Departure
16 minutesTribhuvan International Airport
No accommodation included on this day.
3 hoursIncluded
- Airport transfers
- Twin-share/double room in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights) and Pokhara (2 nights)
- Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in twin-share and dormitory rooms (16 nights)
- Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- 1 porter for two clients
- ACAP and TIMS permits for trekking
- Down jacket and sleeping bag for the trek (to be returned back)
- Public bus from Kathmandu to Besisahar
- Shared 4WD vehicle from Besisahar to Syange and from Jomsom to Tatopani
- Tourist vehicle from Nayapul to Pokhara
- Tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag and sun hat
- Sightseeing entrance fees during guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- All government taxes, VAT, tourist service charges, official expenses
- 21x Breakfast
- 16x Lunch
- 17x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 21 nights
- Entry/Admission - Pashupatinath Temple
- Entry/Admission - Seti River Gourge
- Entry/Admission - Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
- Entry/Admission - Thorong La Pass
- Entry/Admission - Shree Bindhyabasini Temple
- Entry/Admission - Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Entry/Admission - Boudhanath Stupa
- Entry/Admission - Devi's Fall (Pokhara)
- Entry/Admission - Poon Hill
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Travel insurance which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
- International airfare
- Nepal entry visa
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.