Annapurna Circuit Trek
A beautiful circular trek through the popular Annapurna region
One of the most beautiful and the oldest trekking routes in Nepal, the Annapurna Circuit Trek will leave you in awe.
It's a 205km, circular trek that takes you 5,416m above sea level when crossing the famous Thorong La Pass.
You'll be walking through remote scenic landscapes and lush green forests in the remote Himalayas for 6 - 7 hours every day. This is a challenging trekking route, you will need to be in good health and have a good fitness level.
Please Note: This is a teahouse trek. Teahouses are Nepalese mountain lodges that provide basic dorm-like rooms and communal eating spaces.
Summary
DURATION
15 days
LOCATION
Nepal
START & ENDS
Kathmandu, Kathmandu
DIFFICULTY
Easy Moderate Challenge Hard
Highlights
Itinerary
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse lodge
ACTIVITY
Travelling in a bus 7 - 8 hours
ELEVATION GAIN
Kathmandu (1,310m) to Bhulbhule (840m)

The tour guide will collect us from the hotel and take us to the bus station to catch our bus to Bhulbhule.
It’s a scenic drive through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. We spend the night in Bhulbhule which is a small town located on the bank of Marshyangdi River.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 6-7 hours
ELEVATION
Bhulbhule (840m) to Chamje (1,430m)

We take off on our trek today keeping the Marshyangdi River on our left and gently ascending towards Chamje.
It's a pleasant walk on a mostly flat path through beautiful hillsides, past towering waterfalls, and through small remote settlements.
We pass Ngadi village and cross the Marshyangdi River and continue to Syange for lunch. After our lunch we hike another hour to Chamje.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 6 - 7 hours
ELEVATION
Chamje (1,430m) to Bagarchhap (2,150m)

We begin by crossing the Marshyangdi river again and start climbing uphill towards Sattar and Tal Phedi. We then have a steep ascent to Tal village. Here we stop for lunch before entering Manang district.
Continuing our trek we will pass through small villages like Karte, Naje, and Dharapani before reaching Bagarchhap where we spend the night.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 6 - 7 hours
ELEVATION
Bagarchhap (2,150m) to Chame (2,640m)

The trail starts relatively flat until we reach Danakyu.
Passing Danakyu, we head up towards Timang village which is located inside the forests of rhododendron and oak trees and offers beautiful views of Manaslu.
We proceed to Chame, the capital of Manang, passing through small villages like Latamarang, Thanchok, and Koto.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 6 - 7 hours
ELEVATION
Chame (2,640m) to Pisang (3,300m)

Again, we begin our trek crossing the Marshyangdi river and enter the beautiful pine forest. We will enter a small valley and start ascending to Bhratang village.
We have to cross the Marshyangdi once more before making a steep ascent to Dhukur Pokhari for lunch.
From Dhukur Pokhari we will hike for another hour to reach lower Pisang where spectacular views of the Annapurna range await.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 5 - 9 hours
ELEVATION
Pisang (3,300m) to Manang (3,540m)

There are 2 ways to get to Manang, the higher route is difficult but offers spectacular views while the lower route is shorter and easier.
The lower route is relatively flat and easy taking around 5 – 6 hours to reach Manang. The route is suitable for easy trail lovers.
The higher route to Manang is less visited, however, the views are incomparable. Stunning panoramic views of the Himalayas await for those who choose this more challenging route.
We will stop either in Ghyaru or Ngawal for lunch then continue mostly downhill to Manang. The whole trail brings us stunning Himalayan views.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Rest and acclimatization day with optional hikes to Ice Lake or Gangapurna
ELEVATION
Manang (3,540m)
Today we rest in Manang. You will have the option to take a hike to Ice Lake which is located at the top of Manang village. The hike takes an entire day but is truly worth the views from the top! It's something that cannot be described.
There is another option to do a shorter hike to Gangapurna lake if you are not feeling up for a long day.
Manang is a beautiful place to rest and explore. There are lots of activities available here!
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 4 - 5 hours
ELEVATION
Manang (3,540m) to Yak Kharka (4,020m)

Today we experience the best of Himalayan beauty. We have the chance to see blue sheep grazing in the mountains and we will experience epic views of Annapurna, Gangapurna and Tilicho.
During our hike we pass two small villages called Tengi and Gunsang. Both villages have few basic lodges for trekkers.
The trail after crossing Gunsang is mostly flat with a couple of suspension bridges. We end up in Yak Kharka where we spend the night.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 4 - 6 hours
ELEVATION
Yak Kharka (4,020m) to Phedi (4,450m) or High Camp (4,800m)

It is another stunning and breathtaking day. Complete with amazing views, an easy and light trail with the towering Himalayas right in front.
We pass through Churi Ledar and Ledar before making a cross at Kone Khola. Once we cross this stream, the trail turns into a sudden steep climb in dry landslide areas before we approach Phedi.
We can stay in Phedi tonight and prepare for the Thorong La Pass tomorrow, or continue for another hour to high camp which sits 400m higher than Phedi.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 8 - 10 hours
ELEVATION
Phedi (4,450m) or High Camp (4,800m) to Thorong La Pass (5,416) and then to Muktinath (3,800m)

Today is a difficult and long day. We hike 600m up, and 1600m down. We begin our day before sunrise and head on the trek over Thorong La Pass.
The views are mesmorizing as we hike surrounded by white snowy Himalayan peaks. There is a small teashop at the top of the pass serving hot tea to break the chill! These views are spectacular as you can see 360 degrees.
We then make our way down a steep path for about 3 hours until we reach Muktinath which is our destination for the night. Be sure to visit the famous Hindu temple in the village.
FOOD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Hiking 6 - 7 hours
ELEVATION
Muktinath (3,800m) to Jomsom (2,750m)

We have reached the last day of our trek. The trail today is mostly downhill and flat.
The initial part starts with a downhill walk where we will pass through different villages like Jharkot, Khingar Kagbeni, and Eklebhatti.
After mid-day the trail gets very dusty and we will probably experience heavy winds as we head to Eklebhatti. The trail from Eklebhatti to Jomsom is flat all the way. We spend our last night in a lodge before heading back to the comforts of a hotel tomorrow.
FOOD
Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION
Teahouse Lodge
ACTIVITY
Flight (20 minutes) and hotel transfer (20 minutes)
ELEVATION
Jomsom (2,750m) to Pokhara (820m)

We take a walk to the airport before catching our flight to Pokhara. The flight is beautiful and flies between the spectacular Himalayas. Once we have landed, we drive to the hotel.
You can enjoy a free afternoon or explore some heritage sites in Pokhara.
There are some remarkable places in Pokhara like the world peace Pagoda, Bindawasini Temple, Phewa Lake, Matepani Monastery, International Mountain Museum and Devi’s Falls. You could even opt for a boating experience at Phewa lake.
Celebrate in the evening with your guides and thank them for your wonderful Himalayan trek.
FOOD
Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel
ACTIVITY
Drive 8 hours
ELEVATION
Pokhara (820m) to Kathmandu (1,310m)

We follow the highway through beautiful rivers, hills and small Nepalese settlements as we make our way to Kathmandu.
From the tourist bus park you will be transferred to the hotel and have the evening to explore the town.
FOOD
Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel
ACTIVITY
Airport transfer (30 minutes)
ELEVATION
Kathmandu (1,310m)
We drive you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your flight time. It’s time to say goodbye until we meet again!
Dates & Prices
Below are our open group dates for the Gokyo lakes trek. Single supplements apply.
Please note: June, July and August are the monsoon. We don't operate treks during this period.
If the dates below don't suit, please get in touch as we can open a new group on any day as long as you have at least 2 people in your party.
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Packing List
Clothing
- 4-5 x hiking shirt + 2-3 x long-sleeve hiking shirt
- 2 x hiking shorts and 3 x hiking trousers
- Mid-weight fleece jacket
- Hard shell rain jacket
- Warm insulating down or synthetic jacket / gilet (Down jacket available for free rental)
- Light, but warm gloves
Headwear
- Sun hat + Sunglasses
- Beanie for the nights
- Neck warmer
Footwear
- Mid-weight hiking boots / hiking trainers
- 5-6 x hiking socks
- Trainers for teahouses
Bags
- 20-25L daypack
- 80L Duffel Bag (available for free rental)
- Plastic bags to protect sleeping bag and other gear from rain
Other Essentials
- Four season sleeping bag (available for free rental)
- Hiking Poles
- Headlamp and spare batteries
- Snacks
- Water bottle / hydration bladder
- Water treatment tablets
- Camera
- Sun cream
Rental Gear: There are a number of good rental gear shops in Thamel, Kathmandu where one can rent / buy most items listed above. Sleeping bags, a down jacket and a duffel are all included as free rentals.
Accommodation
3-Star Hotel in Kathmandu
In Kathmandu, you will stay in 3-star hotel accommodation with complimentary breakfast.

Teahouse Accommodation
The teahouse lodges on the trek are basic. Most teahouses will have shared bathroom / toilet facilities.

Reviews
We loved it!
I went with my family to visit Everest basecamp. I cannot thank Himalaya Leisure enough for this! Truly something you have to experience for yourself!
Breathtaking Experience!
Every person on the planet has to experience this for themselves, It’s honestly one of the most breath taking experiences you will ever have. I honestly trekked many places but this was among my top 20 treks. I highly recommend them! You can also check out my blog at: https://outsideorigin.com
Pretty good
I loved it, really cool experience
Best Adventure Yet
Thanks Mountain IQ and Altezza for arranging our climb. It is by far the best adventure holiday I have ever experienced, the toughest too! Our guides and the entire support were truly amazing – I don’t think I would have made it without their support and encouragement! Thanks again!
Tip top trekking experience
Visiting the Annapurna Sanctuary has been one of the highlights of my life. I was very nervous joining this trek as I was a solo female and had never trekked at altitude. The team at Mountain IQ were fantastic at answering all my questions and putting my concerns to rest. Once in Nepal, Upendra and the Himalayan Leisure team were just amazing. Our guide, Dorchi, was an absolute hoot and very caring. The whole experience from beginning to end was awesome. Thanks again!
Simply magnificent!
We joined this trek with short notice. Upendra was very responsive and accommodating to our needs. The tour from pick up to drop off was professional and fun. Would highly recommend joining this tour!
An once in a lifetime experience!
This was by far the most amazing adventure we’ve ever had. We can’t thank the team at Himalayan Leisure and at Mountain IQ enough for arranging such an incredible trek for myself and my girlfriend. From the very get go, the support from Mountain IQ and Upendra was top notch. All our questions were answered quickly and in detail. Once we arrived in Kathmandu we were warmly welcomed. The pre-trek briefing was excellent and we immediately liked our guide Dawa, and felt confident putting our safety in his hands. The trek itself is truly amazing – the views throughout were spectacular. The high pass was a big challenge but the whole group managed it without too much strain. We can’t wait to return to Nepal to complete the EBC trek via Gokyo and will definitely be going with HL again!
Epic experience with Dawa and his team
Just a quick note to say thank you to Himalayan Leisure for an amazing trekking experience to EBC. We felt well looked after throughout and really enjoyed the company of our guide Dawa. I highly recommend booking this adventure!
A superb trekking experience
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Himalayan Leisure on this trek in the Langtang region. The Langtang is a lot quieter than the popular trails to Everest. If you are looking to get off the beaten path then I highly recommend this trek and HL!
Superb Tour!
This tour company is excellent. From the time they met us at Cusco airport, their interaction with us was first class. They were able to accommodate the tour changes we requested. Our guide, Percy, was excellent, very knowledgeable and took the time to explain and answer questions. I highly recommend Inkayni. I would advise anyone who wants to see Cusco and Choquequirao to select this tour company.
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LOCAL TOUR OPERATOR
HIMALAYAN LEISURE INC.

This tour is operated by Himalayan Leisure Inc. a fantastic local Nepalese trek operator based in Kathmandu. The company is led by Upendra, a warm and welcoming person who you will love the moment you meet him. Over the past decade Upendra has built Himalayan Leisure into a premier local trek operator with a reputation for safety, quality and fun. We're confident you will have an amazing experience with Upendra and his team.