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High mountain ridgeline in the Annapurna region

Annapurna

Annapurna Circuit Trek

A full circuit of the Annapurna massif, crossing Thorong La and descending into the Kali Gandaki.

The Annapurna Circuit is Nepal’s great traverse: rice terraces, apple orchards, high desert, and one serious pass. It rewards travelers who want variety more than a single viewpoint.

We start after a road transfer from Kathmandu or Pokhara and keep the walking days human. Thorong La is attempted only after proper acclimatization in Manang.

Finish in the Kali Gandaki and continue to Pokhara — an easy link to our daily tourist bus if you are heading back to Kathmandu.

Thorong La (5,416 m) is the high point between Manang and Muktinath. The full circuit is often 160–230 km depending on where you start walking. Annapurna Conservation Area and TIMS permits are required; teahouse lodging is the norm throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1–2Kathmandu to the trailhead

Drive toward Besisahar and begin walking once the road ends.

Day 3–7Marsyangdi to Manang

Villages, pine forest, and a rest day around Manang.

Day 8–10Thorong La

Cross the pass and descend to Muktinath.

Day 11–16Kali Gandaki to Pokhara

Jomsom side, optional Poon Hill add-on, then Pokhara.

Includes

  • Kathmandu hotel pickup
  • Private transfers to the trail
  • Guide and porters
  • Teahouse lodging and breakfasts
  • ACAP and TIMS permits

Excludes

  • Lunches and dinners
  • Insurance
  • Pokhara hotel unless requested
  • Tips

Permits

  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
  • TIMS card

Packing notes

  • Warm layers for the pass
  • Sun hat
  • Water purification
  • Light sandals for teahouses

Questions

Can I shorten the circuit?

Yes. Many travelers start further up the road and finish by jeep from Jomsom. We will match the route to your dates.

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