ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK – 21 DAYS
Annapurna Circuit trek is one of the world’s best classic adventures and is highly popular. For example, the scenery changes almost every half hour. Sometimes you need a trip like this to clean the bitter taste of life from your soul…
Annapurna Circuit trek is a wonderful hike perfect for people who truly love an adventure of sorts. This trek offers the most different scenery of any classic trek in Nepal. That is to say, the charm of Mother Nature takes us to another world. Certainly, this is an area where everything is perfectly beautiful. The Annapurna Circuit trek 2022 trip offers us 18 days of memorable thrills on the trails. Likewise, there are simply lovely views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri and an amazing range of landscapes. The weather ranges from the warm, wet & cold to a dry desert similar to Tibet. However, the best time to do this trip is in early autumn or spring. Our Annapurna Circuit trek itinerary gives you enough time to cope with high areas. This is so because you trek up to altitudes of more than 5000 metres.
The Annapurna Circuit trek hike helps us discover family customs of the local people. Additionally, it’s just so warming to experience how friendly & welcoming the local people are. Moreover, these snow laden peaks and cloudy valleys add to the wonders of this trip. The distant monasteries and far out communities will stir those with a bold spirit for the wild. On the Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal, you test your mind and body fully. The stunning mountain wilderness of the Circuit gives us a sense of fullness. In other words, we uncover a different side of the Himalayas. We trek past terrace rice fields, oak and rhododendron forests. There’s a whole lot of nature that awaits us in the Annapurna region. As a result, we never experience a dull moment throughout the journey.
Annapurna circuit trek begins with an exciting drive full of scenic views from Kathmandu to Besisahar. The trip concludes in the breathtaking City of Lakes - Pokhara. We spend time in the quiet of Pokhara after our trek is done. Relax with your small group on the banks of this lovely Lake. Take in the mountainous surroundings to remember a trek you are likely never to forget.
| Day | Route & Destination | Max Altitude | Mode of Travel |
| Day 01 | Kathmandu to Besi-Sahar (175 km) | 760 m | 7-8 hrs Scenic Drive |
| Day 02 | Besi-Sahar to Bahundanda | 1,250 m | Trekking Start |
| Day 03 | Bahundanda to Chamje | 1,430 m | River Valley Trek |
| Day 04 | Chamje to Dharapani | 1,890 m | Trek via Tal Village |
| Day 05 | Dharapani to Chame | 2,715 m | Alpine Forest Walk |
| Day 06 | Chame to Pisang | 3,185 m | High Valley Trek |
| Day 07 | Pisang to Manang | 3,350 m | Trans-Himalayan Trail |
| Day 08 | Rest & Acclimatization in Manang | 3,350 m | Local Exploration |
| Day 09 | Manang to Yak Kharka | 4,050 m | Alpine Pastures |
| Day 10 | Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi / High Camp | 4,850 m | Base of the Pass |
| Day 11 | High Camp to Muktinath via Thorung La | 5,416 m | The Ultimate Pass |
| Day 12 | Muktinath to Kagbeni | 2,800 m | Kali Gandaki Valley |
| Day 13 | Kagbeni to Marpha | 2,670 m | Famous Apple Orchards |
| Day 14 | Marpha to Ghasa | 2,015 m | Deepest Gorge Entry |
| Day 15 | Ghasa to Tatopani | 1,190 m | Lush Vegetation |
| Day 16 | Rest Day in Tatopani | 1,190 m | Natural Hot Springs |
| Day 17 | Tatopani to Shikha | 1,920 m | Terrace Farm Walk |
| Day 18 | Shikha to Ghorepani | 2,855 m | Rhododendron Forest |
| Day 19 | Poon Hill (Sunrise) to Tadapani | 3,210 m | Panoramic Views |
| Day 20 | Tadapani to Ghandruk | 1,950 m | Gurung Cultural Village |
| Day 21 | Ghandruk to Pokhara & return to Kathmandu | 1,400 m | Trek + Drive/Fly |