Itinerary
- Day 1
Travel to Trek Start
Your trek starts with a 7 to 8 hour drive by bus or jeep to reach the trailhead. You'll climb to 930 meters during this journey and take in views the whole way. It's a long travel day but sets you up for the hiking ahead.
- Day 2
Syange Waterfall
This morning you'll do a short 1.5 hour hike up to Syange waterfall at 1310 meters. It's a gentler way to start your trekking experience and helps your body adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short hike to Syange waterfall
Landmarks Syange Waterfall - Day 3
Bagarchhap Village
Today brings your first full day of mountain trekking, a 7 hour push to Bagarchhap village at 2165 meters. You'll feel the legs working as you climb, but the scenery makes it worthwhile.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking to Bagarchhap village
Landmarks Bagarchhap - Day 4
Deep Forest Hiking
This is a demanding 12 to 14 hour day as you trek through deep forest and climb to between 3250 and 3550 meters. Diverse landscapes of mountains and greenery surround you throughout. Take your time and pace yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking through deep forest
- Day 5
Mountain Views and Villages
An 8 to 9 hour trek at 3519 meters brings views of mountains, monasteries and villages along the Annapurna Circuit. You're well into the high country now and the landscape changes with each turn.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking with views of mountains, monasteries and villages
- Day 6
Manang
A quick 1 hour hike at 3540 meters takes you to see the 1000 Lama Monastery, Gangapurna Lake, and the Manang viewpoint. It's a nice short day to let your body adjust at altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short hike to 1000 Lama Monastery
- Visit Gangapurna Lake
- Visit Manang viewpoint
Landmarks 1000 Lama Monastery Gangapurna Lake Manang Viewpoint - Day 7
Mount Gungang Himal
You'll trek through jungle for 5 to 6 hours at 4060 meters with Mount Gungang Himal visible throughout the day. The forest here feels different from the lower elevations you started in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking through jungle with views of Mount Gungang Himal
Landmarks Mount Gungang Himal - Day 8
Mount Tilicho Peak
A 3 to 4 hour trek at 4200 meters puts Mount Tilicho Peak in view. The altitude is getting significant now, so take it steady and watch how you're feeling.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking with views of Mount Tilicho Peak
Landmarks Mount Tilicho Peak 
- Day 9
Tilicho Lake
This short 3 to 4 hour hike gets you to Tilicho Lake at 4919 meters, one of the highest lakes in the world. The alpine setting here is something special, with the water reflecting the sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short hike to Tilicho Lake
Landmarks Tilicho Lake - Day 10
Sirikharaka
A 3 to 4 hour trek at 4060 meters brings you to Sirikharaka. You're moving through high alpine terrain now where the air feels thin and the views stretch for miles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking to Sirikharaka
Landmarks Sirikharaka - Day 11
Mountain Views Trek
You'll spend 6 to 7 hours trekking at 4200 meters with mountain views surrounding you all day. The terrain becomes more exposed as you get higher, with less vegetation around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking with views of mountains
- Day 12
High Altitude Mountain Views
A 3 to 4 hour trek at 4540 meters keeps you in the high alpine zone with mountain vistas on every side. You're approaching the pass now and can feel you're near the trek's highest point.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking with views of mountains
- Day 13
Thorong La Pass and Muktinath
This challenging 9 to 10 hour day crosses the Thorong La Pass at 5416 meters and reaches Muktinath Temple, a highlight of the trek. The pass itself is cold and exposed, but reaching it brings real satisfaction.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking to Thorong La Pass
- Visit Muktinath Temple
Landmarks Thorong La Pass Muktinath Temple 
- Day 14
Descent to Lower Altitude
A 7 to 8 hour descent brings you down from the high mountains to 2743 meters. Your legs might appreciate the downhill work after the climb, and the landscape changes noticeably as you lose elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking with diverse landscape views
- Day 15
Return Journey
Your final 12 to 13 hour journey by bus or jeep takes you down to 1400 meters with scenic views the entire way. You've completed the Annapurna Circuit and can reflect on the trek as you head back.
