This trek is a long duration of 18 days trek with arrival and departure date. There are some trekkers who feel exhausted in the middle of the trek so make sure that you train your mind positively so that you could keep yourself boosted throughout the trek.While trekking in off seasons, (winter and monsoon season), the trek can be hard due to inappropriate gears also Make sure you pack your backpack proper and light as much as possible.

For Annapurna Circuit Trekking total length varies between 160 to 230 km depending upon your choice from where you take the motor transportation. You must walk 5- 6 hours in average per day during the Annapurna Circuit Trekking . Train your body for the walks in remote trails.

Crossing the Thorung La Pass is hard and It requires lots of physical strength as you will have to walk over sharp and steep inclinations. The long uphill before reaching top and again long downhill trails add more difficulty on this day.

The Annapurna Circuit Trekking takes you to the highest altitude of 5,416 meters. This is the biggest pass in the world. At the Thorung La Pass finally at this altitude, the risk of altitude sickness so walk slow, drink plenty of water, put on your clothes enough and fallow the local assistance (Guide).

The Annapurna Circuit Trekking is doable all around the year. However, the best time for the Annapurna Circuit Trekking is during Autumn (September, October, & November) and Spring (March, April, & May) the high seasonss. During these times, the Annapurna Circuit Trekking experiences the best weather and climatic conditions.Annapurna Circuit Trekking in winter and monsoon season can be hard because rain and cold temperature even can do the trek. With appropriate and adequate preparations, one can do the Annapurna Circuit Trek at any time of the year.

Your fantastic journey concludes with a climb towards cooler areas at Ghorepani and Poon Hill famous for stunning sunrise views over the array of Himalayan peaks, and then slowly we drive back to picturesque Pokhara blessed with mountains and Beautiful Fewa Lake. We assure you had a great time in Annapurna Circuit Trekking with us.

The highest point on this trek is Thorung La Pass which is 5,416 m on the day 10th you reach in this altitude for a while, as a result crossing this pass is a thrilling, yet satisfying experience hence the views from the top of the pass are equally breathtaking and you can feel stay and enjoying the views but con not do it because high altitude and strong windy even early morning.

The enchanting white beautiful Himalayas, the rushing Kali Gandaki River, gorge, plain meadows the attractions of the trek. The arid valley of the upper Manang, the Muktinath Temple, Kagbeni, Kali Gandaki river valley and Marpha the farm of Apples are the highlights of the trek furthermore you will love trekking around Manang, the view of Annapurna Himalayas from top of Thorong La psss, Jomsom and Muktinath areas.

The trekking equally rewards you with naturally beautiful and also you can enjoy the most beautiful Himalayan peaks including Mt. Manaslu, Annapurna I, Dhaulagiti, Tilicho peak during this splendid trekking.

It takes you to the mountain villages and river. You can feel the lifestyle of local peoples, culture, and traditions. Walking through the villages of Tamang, Gurung, Magar, and Brahmins, etc is a different experience for you in Nepal Himalaya. Their way of living style, their hospitality, and their cheerful nature are inspiring.

Annapurna Circuit Trekking is one of the best recommended trekking trail in Nepal because of the Thorong La Pass. It is 5,416 m high maximum and the trip starts from 900m. This memorable trek follows the mountainous villages, jungles, Marsyangdi river and to the lap of the snow-covered mountains. Annapurna Circuit Trekking opened to foreign trekkers in 1977 this long trekking route, but these days you can do short trip too. In 10 days also possible to complete Annapurna Circuit Trek if you have limited time (The transportation available around Circuit trekking and this is the option to trek in 10 days)

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu via respective airlines.

On reaching at Kathmandu Tribhuvan InternationalAirport, warmly greeted by ourstaff and guides for transfer to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu around Thamel area, the happening spot in Kathmandu with many fine hotels and restaurants with shopping stores and shops, here our guide will brief you with all information regarding Annapurna Circuit trekking and while you are under our care.

Evening includes authentic Nepalese dinner in a nice local restaurant with cultural-folk programs to entertain you with delicious meals.

Day 02: Drive to Syange 1,140 m via Besisar - 06 hrs.

Starting wonderful Annapurna Circuit trekking with an interesting drive towards Nepal mid west, leading to Besisar town (headquarter of Lamjung district). From here transfer to another vehicle and continue drive on dirt road passing villages of Khudi, Bulbule and Ngadi following the Marshyangdi River upstream. Drive continues through rice terraces fields and villages to Syange a small village for overnight stop in the comfort of nice lodge.

Day 03: Trek to Dharapani 1,943 m - 06 hrs.

At Syange where our adventure starts with slow climb on leaving Marshyangdi River behind reaching at Jagat village, a farm village with many lodges for trekkers.

After Jagat walk leads on winding path to Chamje, and back at Marshyangdi River crossing to east side into forested area, with super views of Annapurna and Manaslu mountain ranges.

As the walk continues reaching a nice village at Tal Besi, from here another 3 hours walk leads to our overnight stop at Dharapani village.

Dharapani a nice village located on a junction of Annapurna circuit and Manaslu trekking trail.

Day 04: Trek to Chame 2,720m - 05 hrs.

After Dharapani walk leads into rhododendron and pine forest passing villages of Bagarchap and Danque, then at Timang village with more Buddhist cultured village including views of

Mt. Manaslu 8,163m / 26,781ft. From Timang village few hours trek leads to Koto and then to Chame town for overnight stop, Chame a large major town of Manang area and a head quarter town of the district.

Day 05: Trek to Pisang 3,190 m - 05 hrs.

From Pisang onwards walk leads close to mountains through alpine forests of rhododendron and pine trees, following Marshyangdi River upstream with short ups and down hills to Bhratang village. From Bhratang village walk follows uphill through alpine woodland to Dhukure Pokhari a small place with few teahouses and lodge overlooking Chulu’s and Pisang peak, with possible lunch stop, and then descends to lower Pisang village for overnight stop.

Day 06: Trek to Manang 3,540 m - 04 hrs.

Morning views of mountains, from here onward altitude gains as the walk leads through forest with short uphill and views of Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu’s and Pisang peak.

Walk downhill to reach flat valley at Hongde village, from here onward tree lines fades for barren, arid landscapes with cold, dry arctic climate.

Before Manang, visit old Braga monastery with old Buddhist relics, ancient wall painting and frescos and stunning views of Annapurna Himalaya, from here an hour walk reaches at Manang village.

Day 07: Acclimatization day at Manang with short hikes

A necessary rest day at Manang for acclimatization before reaching higher areas to Thorang-la pass, in Manang short hike around Manang village, this is a large village situated on windswept valley by the bank of Marshyangdi River below Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range, a nice walk uphill for views of Gangapurna Glacier and Manang glacial Lake.

Day 08: Trek to Yak Kharka 4,210 m - 04 hrs.

After a good rest at Manang, walk towards Ghunsang village with short uphill to reach at Yak Kharka, an interesting walk with views of snowcapped mountains, on crossing a small stream reaching Yak Kharka for overnight stop, a small settlement with views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.

Day 09: Trek to Thorang- La High Camp or Phedi 4,450 m - 04 hrs.

Morning walk lead to more high elevation getting closer at the base of Thorang-la after crossing a bridge with a climb along the river bank of Jarjung, finally walk leads at Thorung Phedi, here depending upon the physical conditions of the clients, if all goes well an hour steep climb to Thorang High Camp for overnight stop.

Day 10: Cross Thorang La 5,416m | 17,769 ft and trek to Muktinath 3,800 m - 06 hrs.

Our big day of this awesome adventure, after early breakfast walk leads to a long climb to Thorang-la on steep winding path to reach Thorang La Pass at 5,416 m / 17,769 ft. Highest point of the adventure with views of snowcapped peaks, and then with long descends to reach at holy Muktinath around Lower Mustang area. On reaching Muktinath for overnight stop, a scenic holy spot for both Hindus and Buddhists the word Muktinath means ‘Nirvana or Liberation’.

Day 11: Trek to Marpha 2, 670 via Jomsom 2, 715 m - 06 hours.

From Muktinath onward, rest of the journey is easier with moderate walks all the way with a big drop of 1,200m downhill to Kaligandaki river valley, where our pleasant walk leads at Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang area with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River.

After Jomsom walk to Marpha, one of the most charming villages of white painted houses with neat paved streets and well kept lodges. At Marpha celebrate with local apple products cider, brandy and juice this area from Kagbeni to Larjung is famous for delicious apples.

Day 12: Trek to Lete 2,480m - 06 hrs.

From Marpha onward, walk is enjoyable following Kaligandaki river downstream with views of Tukuche peak, Dhaulagiri and Mt. Nilgiri walk to Larjung village, after few hours walk getting back into tree lines of pine, oaks and rhododendron forest and then reaching at Kalapani village, another lovely village with grand views of Mt. Annapurna I, Nilgiris and Dhaulagiri, a short downhill brings at Lete village for overnight stop.

Day 13: Trek to Tatopani 1,190m - 06 hrs.

Walk from Kalapani and Lete onward leads to dramatic change in vegetation and climate, as walk leads between two giant peaks of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna forming world deepest gorge. The first two hours of trek leads through Ghasa village with view of snow capped peaks into forest.

After Ghasa a southern end of Mustang area mostly dominated by Thakali people ethnic tribe till Tatopani village.

This pleasant walk continues leading back to paddy fields in warm sub-tropical climate to Tatopani passing beautiful waterfalls of Rupsi. Tatopani (Hot Spring) village the valley is quite constricted and it is quite warm with sub-tropic climate and vegetation, Tatopani is another nice village with large hot spring pools just by the bank of the River Kaligandaki.

Day 14: Trek to Ghorepani 2,750 m - 06 hrs.

After a refreshing time at Tatopani, morning walks leads on winding trail for an hour, our route diverts heading uphill with steep climb then with gradual up all the way through dense forest to reach at Sikha a large Poon / Magar village full of cultivated neat terraces growing wheat, barley and millets, and then walk continues into cool forested areas with farm fields to Chitre village and then an hour climb to Ghorepani village with fantastic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South with Vara-Shikar known as Annapurna Fang.

Ghorepani famous and popular for hike to Poon Hill a view point offering super wide angle views of world’s three highest peaks and range of other mountains with striking sunrise and sunset.

Day 15: Trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,500m - 05 hrs.

Morning an hour hike up to Poon-Hill at 3,210m for fabulous sunrise views over array of mountains from Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu to Annapurna and as far to Ganesh Himal in the far eastern horizon including the Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”.

From here walk through lovely rhododendron forest, and then with long descend from Ulleri village to Tirkhedhunga for last overnight stop in the hills of Annapurna Himalaya.

Day 16: Trek to Nayapul / Bhirethati 1,000 m and drive to Pokhara - 04 hrs.

After a overnight at Tirkhedhunga with the sound of marvelous cascading waterfalls, our last day of this great adventure leads you to much warmer areas of rice fields and terraces overlooking magnificent views of massive Himalayan range of mountains, an hour walk downhill to Bhirethati village and at Nayapul on the road head of Baglung-Pokhara, after getting into a vehicles few hour drive brings you beautiful and scenic Pokhara after a great and wonderful time up in the high mountains.

Day 17: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.

Early morning transfer to bus or other smaller vehicle for scenic and exciting drive to Kathmandu as the morning ride leads towards farm villages and towns and driving along the Marysangdi and Trisuli River toward Mugling Bazaar, and then after an interesting 5-6 hours journey reaching at hustle and bustle of Kathmandu city life.

(By Air options of 30 minutes of scenic flight to Kathmandu)

Day 18: Transfer to international airport for flight homeward bound.

Last day in Nepal, the land of Himalayan wonders as per your international flight time our staff will transfer you to airport for your flight homeward bound or to respective destination with wonderful experience on Annapurna Circuit Trekking.