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Annapurna Circuit Trekking 22 Days

Annapurna Circuit Trekking, the most visited trekking trail in Nepal. Amazing Annapurna round trekking offers to offers the magnificent views of mountains including Annapurna I (8091m), AnnapurnaIII (7555m), and Annapurna South (7219) and neighboring mountains. 
Starts at 800 meters and rises up to 5416 meters, this is one of the fascinating trekking in Nepal. Annapurna Circuit Trek offers to explore valley of the upper Manang which is home of Tibetan like cultures and traditions,Muktinath-the Hindu pilgrimage site and the Kali Gandaki valley, the world's deepest river gorge.  The Annapurna Circuit also rewards with natural hot spring in Tato Pani. 
Best Annapurna Circuit Trekking seasons are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) when one can get maximum of Annapurna Circuit Trek. 

Outline Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1335 meters above sea level):
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing (1335 meters): 
Day 3: Kathmandu to Bhulbule (840 meters/8 hours drive):
Day 4: Bhulbule to Bahundanda (1300 meters/4 hrs trek): 
Day 5: Bahundanda to Chyamje (1410 meters/7 hrs trek): 
Day 6: Chyamje to Bagarchhap (2160 meters/7 hrs trek): 
Day 7: Bagarchhap to Chame (2710 meters/6 hrs trek): 
Day 8: Chame to Lower Pisang (3240 meters/5 hrs trek)
Day 9: Lower Pisang to Manang (3540 meters/6 hrs trek)
Day 10: In Manang (3540 meters):Utilize this free day by walking around the village. 
Day 11: Manang to Yak Kharka (4018 meters/5 hrs trek): 
Day 12: Yak Kharka to Phedi (4450 meters/4 hrs trek):
Day 13: Phedi to the Thorung-La Pass and to Muktinath (Up to 5416 meters/8½ hrs trek):
Day 14: Muktinath to Kagbeni (Up to 3550 meters/3½ hrs trek):
Day 15: Kagbeni to Marpha (2670 meters/5 hrs trek):
Day 16: Marpha to Kalopani (Up to 2590 meters/6 hrs trek: 
Day 17: Kalopani to Tatopani (1160 meters/6 hrs trek): 
Day 18: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2785 meters/8 hrs trek):
Day 19: Visit Poon Hill (3,210m.) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1,570 meters/6hrs trek): 
Day 20: Tikhedhunga to Pokhara (830 meters/2 hrs trek):
Day 21: Pokhara to Kathmandu (1335 meters/6 hrs car ride or 30-minuteflight): 
Day 22: Fly Back Home:

 

Day to Day itinerary 
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1335 meters above sea level):
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport, one of our representative will pick you up and will transfer to the hotel. Get refreshed of the jet lag in the free time. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing (1335 meters):
Kathmandu valley sightseeing is dedicated to explore four of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites in Kathmandu including, Soyambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight. 

   
Day 3: Kathmandu to Bhulbule (840 meters/8 hours drive):
Take a wonderful drive to Bhulbule. It takes vernight at Bhulbhule. Overnight at Bhulbule.

Day 4: Bhulbule to Bahundanda (1300 meters/4 hrs trek):
After breakfast, we resume our trekking. From Bhulbule we follow the Marsyandhi River via suspension bridge. From there we cross NgadiKhola and then trek through forest. Further we cross some small teahouses and reach Bahundanda for overnight.

Day 5: Bahundanda to Chyamje (1410 meters/7 hrs trek):
The trail from Bahundanda goes up and cross some small streams, wonderful villages of Kanigaon,Ghermu and the Jagat known as stone village before reaching Chyamje. Reach Chyamje and stay overnight. 

Day 6: Chyamje to Bagarchhap (2160 meters/7 hrs trek):
After breakfast, we start our trekking again. The trail from Chyamje follows the east bank of Marsyandi River. From there we walk on the rocks. Further we ascends up and crosses some wonderful waterfalls and small local teahouses to reach Bagarchap for the overnight.

Day 7: Bagarchhap to Chame (2710 meters/6 hrs trek):
Trek through the Jungle. On the way we can enjoy the stunning views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Manaslu Himal. Overnight in Chame. 

Day 8: Chame to Lower Pisang (3240 meters/5 hrs trek):
The trail first crosses a side stream and later crosses Marsyangdi River. Then we walk through fields before ascending up through forest to reach Lower Pisang for overnight. 

Day 9: Lower Pisang to Manang (3540 meters/6 hrs trek :
We pass several villages including Bryaga where we can see the largest monastery of Manag which is 400-500 years old.  A short walk from the monastery takes us to Manang. Overnight. 

Day 10: In Manang (3540 meters):
Utilize this free day by walking around the village. Overnight at Manang. 

Day 11: Manang to Yak Kharka (4018 meters/5 hrs trek):
Ascent up to Thorang La area to Marshyandi valley. We then continue our walking through juniper forest then we pass some meadows then finally reach to Yak Kharka for overnight. 

Day 12: Yak Kharka to Phedi (4450 meters/4 hrs trek):Ascend up to Phedi. Stay overnight at Phedi.

Day 13: Phedi to the Thorung-La Pass and to Muktinath (Up to 5416 meters/8½ hrs trek):
Start early than other days. The tail steep up gradually to get to Thorang La Pass. During the pass we can enjoy the superb views of Annapurna. After the successful pass we then descend down trail to Muktinath. Muktinath is a pilgrimage site dedicated to both Hindus and Buddhists. Stay overnight at Muktinath. 

Day 14: Muktinath to Kagbeni (Up to 3550 meters/3½ hrs trek):
Explore religious Muktinath temple. We then first descend trail to Jharkot and continue our  trek through Eklabhatti to get to Kagbeni for overnight. 
 

Day 15: Kagbeni to Marpha (2670 meters/5 hrs trek):
Following the left bank of the river with some ups and downs we reach Jomsom. From there we continue our trekking pass Kali Gandaki Gorge- the deepest gorge in the world then reach Marpha. Marpha is place for fresh apples grown by villagers. Overnight at Marpha.
 

Day 16: Marpha to Kalopani (Up to 2590 meters/6 hrs trek:
We take the southern gateway of Kaligandaki to Tukuche. Then we follow the west bank of the river and cross the suspension bridge and reach Kobang.Continue walk through juniper and pine forest to reach Kalopani. Overnight at Kalopani. 
 

Day 17: Kalopani to Tatopani (1160 meters/6 hrs trek):
Descend down to the bridge of Lete. We then pass Kopchepaniand Guithe village. Then a gradual walk will take us to Tatopani. Enjoy bathing in natural hot spring pond. Overnight.
 

Day 18: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2785 meters/8 hrs trek):
Trek to Ghorepani from Tadapani. Ghorepani is one the popular Mountain View point of Annapurna which offers the superb views of Himalayas ranges. Overnight  at Ghorepani.
 

Day 19: Visit Poon Hill (3,210m.) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1,570 meters/6hrs trek):
Hike up to Poon hill to collect stunning sunrise view in the Himalayas. Enjoy stunning views of mountains from Poon Hill.Then come back to hotel for breakfast After the  breakfast  descent all the way to Tikhedhunga for overnight.
 

Day 20: Tikhedhunga to Pokhara (830 meters/2 hrs trek):
Take a descend trail to Nayapul then drive to Pokhara. Enjoy free time in Pokhara. Overnight.
 

Day 21: Pokhara to Kathmandu (1335 meters/6 hrs car ride or 30-minuteflight):
Travelback to Kathmandu overland or take 30 minutes spectacular flight. In free time, buy some gifts. Overnight.
 

Day 22: Fly Back Home:
Our representative will accompany you to the airport to catch your returning flight. We hope to see you again soon!  Namaste!!

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable vehicle as per the itinerary
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes
  • Nepalese visa fee
  • International airfare 
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)