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Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Circuit is a long-form cultural and landscape journey that changes dramatically each day, from subtropical valleys to dry high-mountain terrain. The crossing of Thorong La ties the whole route together and gives this trek its classic status.

16 Days Moderate Max 5,416m Autumn From $1,400

Day by day

Annapurna Circuit Trek itinerary

Each day is structured for a steady pace, strong acclimatization, and memorable moments on trail.

  1. Day 1

    Drive Kathmandu to Besisahar and Bhulbhule

    840 m

    Overland transfer to the Annapurna trailhead villages.

  2. Day 2

    Trek Bhulbhule to Jagat

    1,300 m

    Follow river valleys through terraced farmland and mixed forest.

  3. Day 3

    Trek Jagat to Dharapani

    1,960 m

    Continue north with waterfalls and changing village architecture.

  4. Day 4

    Trek Dharapani to Chame

    2,670 m

    Enter pine forest zones and gain altitude gradually.

  5. Day 5

    Trek Chame to Upper Pisang

    3,300 m

    Walk dramatic valley walls toward the Manang district.

  6. Day 6

    Trek Upper Pisang to Manang

    3,540 m

    Choose the high route for wider views before reaching Manang.

  7. Day 7

    Acclimatization day in Manang

    4,200 m

    Active acclimatization hike to nearby ridge and return.

  8. Day 8

    Trek Manang to Yak Kharka

    4,050 m

    Short high-altitude transfer day.

  9. Day 9

    Trek Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi

    4,450 m

    Position below Thorong La for an early crossing next day.

  10. Day 10

    Cross Thorong La to Muktinath

    5,416 m

    Major pass day and descent into Mustang rain-shadow terrain.

  11. Day 11

    Trek Muktinath to Kagbeni

    2,810 m

    Gentle descent through dry valley settlements.

  12. Day 12

    Trek Kagbeni to Jomsom

    2,720 m

    Follow broad Kali Gandaki valley to Jomsom.

  13. Day 13

    Drive Jomsom to Tatopani

    1,190 m

    Scenic transfer to lower valley and hot spring area.

  14. Day 14

    Trek Tatopani to Ghorepani

    2,874 m

    Long climb through forest to classic ridge village.

  15. Day 15

    Sunrise Poon Hill, trek to Nayapul

    3,210 m

    Early viewpoint hike then descend to roadhead.

  16. Day 16

    Drive Nayapul to Pokhara

    822 m

    Transfer to Pokhara and conclude the circuit.