Annapurna Circuit Trek

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Embark on the fantastic Annapurna Circuit Trek which takes us around the entire Annapurna massif reaching the zenith at Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,769ft). We will walk on the Annapurna trail through the world’s deepest Kali Gandaki gorge with Mt. Annapurna I rising to 8,091m (26,545ft) to the east and Mt. Dhaulagiri hovering at 8,167m (26,795ft) to the west! ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Trek along the captivating Annapurna circuit trail
    • Reach the zenith of the trail at Thorong La Pass
    • Traverse through the world’s deepest Kali Gandaki Gorge
    • Enjoy the diverse Nepalese landscape and culture
    • Savor the splendid views of the Himalayan peaks throughout the trail

What's this trip about?

    Embark on the fantastic Annapurna Circuit Trek which takes us around the entire Annapurna massif reaching the zenith at Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,769ft). We will walk on the Annapurna trail through the world’s deepest Kali Gandaki gorge with Mt. Annapurna I rising to 8,091m (26,545ft) to the east and Mt. Dhaulagiri hovering at 8,167m (26,795ft) to the west! We savor the fabulous mountain views from Poon Hill and discover the diverse Annapurna region. Furthermore, Annapurna Circuit Trek also takes us to Manang, Jomsom and the Muktinath regions that allow us to get acquainted with the diverse Nepalese landscape and culture.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeUp to 65 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityKathmandu, Nepal
End CityKathmandu, Nepal

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Nepal

Attractions

  • Kathmandu

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
    • Equipment
    • Local Guide & Support Staffs
    • All Private Ground Transportation Including Airport Transfers
    • Meals in the Mountain
    • Small-Group Adventure
    • Guaranteed Departures
    • Lifetime Deposit
    • No Booking Fee

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

After arriving in Kathmandu, a representative from Himalayan Glacier will pick us up from the airport and take us to our hotel. In the afternoon, we may tak...

Day 2: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel (Yatri Suites and Spa)

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu which are also listed as UNESCO Wor...

Day 3: Drive to Khudi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Driving: 7-8 hrs

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 800m/2,625ft

We start our journey into the hills on a winding road along the Trishuli River. On the way we admire terraced...

Day 4: Khudi to Sirung

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 2,200m/7,218ft

Hiking: 6-7 hrs

Our first day’s walk involves crossing a few suspension bridges and waterfalls including several ascents and...

Day 5: Sirung to Jagat

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 1,410m/4,626ft

Hiking: 6-7 hrs

We leave Sirung for Jagat on a relatively easy trail. We leave behind the terraces of the village and hit fo...

Day 6: Jagat to Dharapani

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 1,960m/6,431ft

Hiking: 7-8 hrs

After breakfast, we slowly begin our trek today. The trail from Jagat descends until it reaches the river an...

Day 7: Dharapani to Chame

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 2,710m/8,892ft

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Today we walk through a few forested ridges on our way to Chame, which is the headquarters of the Manang Dis...

Day 8: Chame to Pisang

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

A steep and narrow path through a very dense forest will bring us to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. This is probably the steepest part of the Marshyangdi Valley, so steep that the trail is carved into the vertical ro...

Day 9: Pisang to Manang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 3,519m/11,546ft

Hiking: 6-7 hrs

There are two routes to Manang but we follow the trail that takes us to Upper Pisang via Geru. This trail guarantees excellent views of the beautiful landscape and the mighty mountains including Annapurna and Pisang.  We begin to notice a contrast in the landscape and...

Day 10: Manang: Acclimatization day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 3,519m/11,546ft

In order to keep fit on the trails that follow, we keep ourselves busy today with a short hike to either Bhojo Gumba or Gangapurna...

Day 11: Manang to Yak Kharka

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 4,110m/13,485ft

Hiking: 3-4 hrs

From Manang village, the trail crosses a stream, climbs to a village of Tenki and continues to climb out of...

Day 12: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 4,600m/15,093ft

Hiking: 3-4 hrs

It is an uphill walk to Thorang Phedi. After walking for some time we cross a suspension bridge and reach L...

Day 13: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La pass

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 5,416m/17,770ft

Hiking: 7-8 hrs

Crossing Thorong La pass, one of the highest passes in the world, will be our ultimate objective today. We ...

Day 14: Muktinath to Marpha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 2,670m/8,760ft

Hiking: 4-5 hrs

Muktinath is an important pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists alike. In the morning, we pay our visit t...

Day 15: Marpha to Kalopani

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 2,530m/8,301ft

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

From Marpha, we take a new route toward Kalopani via Chokhopani village. Today, we come across traditional v...

Day 16: Kalopani to Tatopani

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 1,200m/3,937ft

Hiking: 6-7 hrs

Our journey today is mostly downhill. During the early part of today’s trek, we cross the bridge at Ghasa. A...

Day 17: Tatopani to Ghorepani

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 2,850m/9,351ft

Hiking: 7-8 hrs

We leave the Kali Gandaki and head up the Ghar Khola valley. The trail leads us through a terraced farmland ...

Day 18: Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel/Tea House (Hotel/Teahouse)

Maximum Altitude: 2,700m/8,859ft

Hiking: 6-7 hrs

To catch the sunrise over the Himalayas, we make an early morning climb along the steep trail to the viewpoi...

Day 19: Tadapani to Pokhara via Ghandruk

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel (Mount Kailash Resort)

Maximum Altitude: 827m/2,713ft

Hiking: 5-6 hrs

Driving: 1 hour

From Tadapani, we make a steep descent through the dense and dark forest. This part of the trek wil...

Day 20: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel (Mount Kailash Resort)

Maximum Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

Driving: 5-6 hrs

After breakfast, we say goodbye to the beautiful lake city of Pokhara and drive towards Kathmandu. After reaching Kathm...

Day 21: Final departure

Meals: Breakfast

Our adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! A Himalayan Glacier representative will escort us to the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,160
Price per day$150
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Himalayan Glacier Adventure Reviews & Ratings

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Dave

Feb 2019

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Annapurna Circuit

Communication with HGT was always fast and the responses were always detailed and helpful. Planning the trip was very flexible and accommodated our constraints perfe...

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John

Nov 2018

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AC experience exceeded expectations

I recenly returned from a 17 day trek along the Annapurna Circuit. The natural wonders, cultural richness and amazing people I experienced were all that I had hoped ...

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Danny

Aug 2018

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Annapurna loop track and Volenteer work

I am not an experienced traveller, but from arriving at Kathmandu airport right through my whole trip I can honestly say that Himalayan Glacier as a whole have done ...

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Tina

May 2018

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Annapurna Circuit Trek - 21 days

I absolutely loved my trek with Himalayan Glacier. I decided to do trekking in Nepal because I had some free time on my hands and Himalayan Glacier offered a really ...

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Uros

Apr 2018

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights

Accommodation

,We will be accommodated in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara; and teahouses during the trek. We will be staying in Yatri Suites & Spa or similar in Kathmandu and Mt. Kailash Resort in Pokhara.  All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 370. Himalayan Glacier will arrange rooms with attached washrooms; however, teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu, Pokhara and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.
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Meals Included
  • 20 Breakfasts, 17 Lunches and 18 Dinners
Age Requirements
Up to 65 years
Additional Information
Trip ID
himala-AnnCirHim

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