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Annapurna Circuit Trek

18 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.4
8 traveler reviews

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kathmandu

    Start point
    कान्तिपथ मार्ग, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal (Yellow Pagoda Hotel, Hotel Reception, 17:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mila Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner after welcome meeting
    • Explore Thamel area independently
    Landmarks
    Thamel
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  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mila Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Full briefing on trekking days
    • Visit local hire shop
    • Guided walking tour of Kathmandu's bazaars and temples
    • Visit Durbar Square
    • Visit Asan Bazaar
    • Visit Kumari Ghar
    Landmarks
    Durbar Square
    Asan Bazaar
    Kumari Ghar
  3. Day 3

    Kathmandu to Bandipur

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bandipur Mountain Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Central Nepal mountain landscapes
    • Stop for lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bandipur town independently
    • Visit small temples in Bandipur
    • View Himalayan vistas
    Landmarks
    Machhapuchhre
    Annapurna Range
    Dhaulagiri
  4. Day 4

    Bandipur to Dharapani

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Dharapani Tea House)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer by bus to Besisahar
    • Transfer by jeep to Dharapani (trek starting point)
    Landmarks
    Marsyangdi River
  5. Day 5

    Dharapani to Chame

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Chame Tea House)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking from Dharapani to Chame (17 kilometres/10.5 miles)
    Landmarks
    Manang Valley
    Annapurna II
    Annapurna IV
    Lamjung
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  6. Day 6

    Chame to Pisang

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Pisang Tea House)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking from Chame to Pisang (14 kilometres/8.7 miles)
    Landmarks
    Paungda Danda
  7. Day 7

    Pisang to Manang

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Manang Tea House)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking from Pisang to Manang (15 kilometres/9.3 miles)
    Landmarks
    Hongde
    Bryaga
    Manang
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Manang

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Manang Tea House)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Manang area independently
    • Optional 4-kilometre (2.5-mile) walk to enjoy Chulu ranges and Thorong La views
    Landmarks
    Chulu ranges
    Thorong La
  9. Day 9

    Manang to Yak Kharka

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Yak Kharka Tea House)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking from Manang to Yak Kharka (10 kilometres/6.2 miles)
    Landmarks
    Gangapurna
    Annapurna III
  10. Day 10

    Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Thorong Phedi Tea House)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (7 kilometres/4.34 miles)
    Landmarks
    Jarsang Khola
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Thorong Phedi to Muktinath/Ranipauwa

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Mukinath Tea House)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath/Ranipauwa (15 kilometres/9.5 miles)
    Landmarks
    Thorong La
    Kali Gandaki Valley
    Yakgawa Kang
    Dhaulagiri
    Tukuche Peak
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  12. Day 12

    Muktinath to Tatopani

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Tatopani Tea House)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Muktinath temples (Hindu and Buddhist)
    • Transfer by jeep to Tatopani
    • Stop at Kagbeni
    • Stop at Marpha
    • Walk to hot springs in Tatopani (4 kilometres/2.5 miles)

    Optional Activities

    • Bathe in Tatopani hot springs
    Landmarks
    Muktinath
    Kagbeni
    Marpha
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  13. Day 13

    Tatopani to Shikha

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Sikha Tea House)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking from Tatopani to Shikha (9 kilometres/6 miles)
    Landmarks
    Durbin Danda
    Thak Khola
    Kaligandaki Valley
  14. Day 14

    Shikha to Ghorepani

    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Ghorepani Tea House)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking from Shikha to Ghorepani (8 kilometres/5 miles)
    Landmarks
    Ghorepani
  15. Day 15

    Ghorepani to Ramghai/Hile

    Meals
    Breakfast (Well-earned breakfast at teahouse in Ghorepani after Poon Hill hike)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Hile Tea House)

    Included Activities

    • Poon Hill sunrise hike and return (2 hours)
    • Trekking from Ghorepani to Ramghai/Hile (18 kilometres/11 miles)
    Landmarks
    Poon Hill
    Annapurna I
    Annapurna South
    Itinerary Image 1
  16. Day 16

    Ramghai/Hile to Pokhara

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Aabas Pokhara)

    Included Activities

    • Short walk to Nayapul (4 kilometres/2.5 miles)
    • Transfer to Pokhara by bus

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Tibetan village of Tashiling
    • Boat trip on lake to visit Barahi Mandir temple
    Landmarks
    Barahi Mandir
    Tashiling
  17. Day 17

    Pokhara to Kathmandu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mila Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus
  18. Day 18

    Kathmandu

    End point
    कान्तिपथ मार्ग, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal (Yellow Pagoda Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.4
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  • Accommodation
    3.8
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    November 11th, 2023
    It was a really wonderful trip. The Explore leader and all the crew supporting us were amazing. The diversity in...
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  • A
    November 9th, 2023
    The variety of landscape among friendly people and superb support from the whole team lead by Jangbu Sherpa. I must...
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  • A
    December 12th, 2023
    The company of the fellow travellers, the great views
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    November 13th, 2023
    Walking over the pass, all the mountains, prayer flags and people.
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    November 10th, 2023
    The great care taken by our guide Jangbu. Also the spectacular scenery and the lovely friendly Nepalese people.
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    November 8th, 2023
    The views / vistas and changes of scenery exceeded my expectations.
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    May 17th, 2019
    Very good trip. Will travel with Explore again.
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    May 17th, 2019
    Just like to say I enjoyed the trip very much. It was very well organized with a great group leader which made it...
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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