Annapurna Circuit Trek

Description

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu to Besisahar (760m, 7-8 hrs drive)
Pickup from hotel by guide at 6:30am. At 7:00am, drive via tourist bus or private vehicle through scenic countryside. Overnight at lodge in Besisahar. (BLD)

Day 2: Besisahar to Chame (2670m, 6–7 hrs jeep drive)
Scenic drive through Marsyangdi River valley, waterfalls, and lush forest. Pass by Dharapani. Overnight at lodge in Chame. (BLD)

Day 3: Chame to Pisang (3300m, 5–6 hrs trek)
Trek through apple orchards, pine forests, and towering cliffs. Reach Pisang with views of Annapurna II and IV. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 4: Pisang to Manang (3540m, 6–7 hrs trek)
Optional upper route via Ghyaru and Ngawal with panoramic views. Pass monasteries and reach Manang for acclimatization. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 5: Acclimatization in Manang
Short hike to Gangapurna Lake or Chongkar Viewpoint. Visit the local monastery. Rest and prepare for altitude gain. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 6: Manang to Yak Kharka (4050m, 4–5 hrs trek)
Gradual ascent through alpine meadows, yaks, and juniper shrubs. Overnight at lodge in Yak Kharka. (BLD)

Day 7: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4450m, 4–5 hrs trek)
Short but challenging walk to Thorong Phedi or High Camp. Prepare for the big pass. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 8: Cross Thorong La Pass (5416m) – trek to Muktinath (3800m, 7–9 hrs)
Early morning trek to the highest point of the circuit. Spectacular Himalayan panorama from the top. Descend to holy Muktinath temple. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 9: Muktinath to Marpha (2670m, 6–7 hrs trek)
Trek through the dry Kali Gandaki valley to Marpha, known for apple farming and whitewashed houses. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 10: Marpha to Kalopani (2530m, 6 hrs trek)
Pass charming Thakali villages and pine forests with occasional views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 11: Kalopani to Tatopani (1190m, 6–7 hrs trek)
Long descent along Kali Gandaki River. Enjoy the natural hot springs in Tatopani. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 12: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2874m, 6–7 hrs trek)
Climb back up through terraced hills and rhododendron forest. Reach Ghorepani. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 13: Hike to Poon Hill (3210m) – trek to Tadapani (2630m, 6 hrs trek)
Early morning hike to Poon Hill for sunrise views. Return for breakfast and trek through lush forest to Tadapani. Overnight at lodge. (BLD)

Day 14: Tadapani to Ghandruk – drive to Pokhara (4 hrs trek + 3 hrs drive)
Descend to Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung village, then drive to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel. (BLD)

Day 15: Pokhara to Kathmandu (6–7 hrs drive or 25 min flight)
Return by tourist bus or flight. End of trek. (B)