Annapurna Circuit Trek

One of our representatives from Oriental Journeys will receive you at the arrival gate of Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to the hotel. We will have a trek briefing session in the evening after an introductory session with your guide and staff members. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Meal Plan: Not included

The Annapurna Circuit Trek begins with the exploration of Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu is one of the famous tourist places to visit which is enriched with seven UNESCO World Cultural Heritage monuments. Today we will visit four of the monument sites located within the periphery of Kathmandu city. Our first destination is Pashupatinath Temple. It is a very renowned and prestigious temple of Lord Shiva in Kathmandu. Next is Boudhanath Stupa – a very famous stupa with an amazing structure. Moreover, you will be amazed to see the beautiful shrine and the stupendous colorful prayer flags. Then we will head to Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple.

The view of Kathmandu Valley from the top of Swayambhunath will delight you. Our final destination is Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square. It is popularly known as Kathmandu Durbar Square or Basantapur Durbar Square. Furthermore, it carries different stories and significance according to history, culture as well as religion. Then you can have a walk around the crowded and busy yet interesting roads of Thamel and buy souvenirs for your friends and family.

Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

After our breakfast, we drive for a full day to reach our trek starting point in Syange. You will be enjoying the view of diverse terrain, landscapes, cities and ethnic settlements. The fiercely yet amazingly flowing Trishuli and Marshyangdi on the pathway is astounding. Furthermore, the greenery of the pathways and the awesome views of the cultivated wide fields are amazing. Besides this, you will be delighted to see the alluring beauty of the Syange waterfall. 

Overnight stay at Syange

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The trek to the Annapurna Circuit begins from here. We will trek from Syange to the beautiful and amazing trails of Dharapani. Furthermore, Dharapani is a wondrous village in the Manang district. We continue to pass along the trails to Dharapani admiring the beauty of the waterfalls and the crop fields of barley, wheat, rice, and potatoes. Overnight stay at Dharapani.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The second day of the trek continues with astonishing trails that seem more bewildering with the views of the solemn mountain peaks such as Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m).  The narrow stony paths through the houses of the local people are magnificent. After passing through these amazing trails we will reach Chame. Overnight stay at Chame.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, we begin our trek from Chame. You will be amazed to see the Marshyandi river flowing so rapidly. Furthermore, the sight of the Paungda Danda rock face which lies just above the Marshyangdi river is breathtaking. You will be overwhelmed to see the views of the splendid mountain peaks Annapurna 2 and Pisang Peak. Pisang peak is famous among trekkers for trekking in the Annapurna region. As we continue, the incredible scenery of the pathway leads us to Pisang. Overnight stay in Pisang.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Pisang is divided into two trails to reach the marvelous Manang – Upper Pisang and Lower Pisang. We will take the route that passes through Upper Pisang. We continue to trek through the pathways of Ghyaru.  You will be pleased to walk along the pathways across the swift pace of the Marshyangdi river.  The panoramic views of the amazing mountain peaks Mt. Annapurna, Pisang Peak, and others are seen on the way. Furthermore, you will be overwhelmed to visit the Braga monastery in the cold and windy weather of Manang. Braga monastery – one of the oldest monasteries in the Manang region, lies in the Braga village. Overnight stay at Manang.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Rest day for acclimatization. Besides rest, there are numerous things to do which include a hike to Bhojo Gumba, Gangapurna Lake, and  Braga Village. Bhojo Gumba carries significance among the local people. Furthermore, the marvelous Gangapurna lake is a glacial lake, and a hike to this lake will be amazing. In the Varga Village, a visit to the Himalayan Resuscitation Association would be more informative as you can know about altitude sickness i.e Acute Mountain Sickness in detail.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We will now ascend uphills from Manang. There are beautiful streams on the pathways that will amaze you.  You will be glad to pass by the varieties of vegetation on the trail. We will continue to trek along with the awesome and small village of Ghunsa, leaving behind the Marsyangdi Valley. Furthermore, you will feel gratified to see the yaks and horses grazing in the pasture. The pathway is marvelous due to the old and interesting holy walls – called sacred mani walls and the colorful prayer flags. You will feel thrilled to cross the river through small bridges that are made up of wood. We will continue to ascend beside the tiredness. Hence, we will reach Yak Kharka.

Overnight stay at Yak Kharka.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

There are uphills to Thorong Phedi from Yak Kharka. We will be trekking to Thorong Phedi via Ledar village. The suspension bridges on the trails are amazing to pass by. Furthermore, the astounding views of Mt. Gudang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak, and Mt. Khatungkan will overwhelm you. Overnight at Thorong Phedi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Thorong Phedi lies below the Thorong La. So, today we will trek from Thorong Phedi to Thorong La. The magnificent view of the mountain peaks including Annapurna mountain, Damodar Himal, Khatung Kang, and Yakawa Kang is seen from the Thorong La pass. Furthermore, we will trek to Muktinath – one of the most famous pilgrimage sites of Nepal.  We will be taking photo snaps in every picturesque landscape of the journey. Afterward, we will drive to Jomsom from Muktinath. Jomsom – having another name as Dzong-Sampa is a very famous place in the mountain region for apples. Overnight stay at Jomsom. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We will fly back from Jomsom to the very famous tourist destination of Nepal – Pokhara. We will have a rest at the hotel. As we will have time, we will explore the lakesides of Phewa Lake. Furthermore, you can take a walk around the local market of the lakeside, Pokhara

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Bidding farewell to the marvelous Pokhara, we will drive back to Kathmandu. You will have a good rest at the hotel. Overnight stay at Kathmandu valley.

Meals : Breakfast

One of our representatives from Oriental journeys will come to receive you at the hotel and escort you to Tribhuvan International Airport before three hours of your flight.

The short Annapurna Circuit Trek is designed for people with limited time. It includes all the services and experience that you can have during the standard Annapurna Round trekking. You will have your flexible time in Kathmandu and Pokhara before and after the trekking program.

You will have a proper acclimatization at Manang village as a preparation for Thorong La (5416m ) pass. Before crossing the Thorong La Pass, there are two camps called Thorong Phedi (4,500m) and  High Camp (4,800m). You will have your last night at High Camp before crossing Thorong–La. The climb is gradual but being a high pass, you begin early. We recommend adding extra soups and adequate water with your diet to keep the body hydrated throughout the trip.

Begin your trip with proper gear. Keep informed about the weather forecast and consult frequently with your guide to ensure all your safety. Thorung-La (5416m) is one of the highest passes. The descending section of the trail might be slippery due to hard ice. A careful walk with your group helps to be safe. The crossing day will be a long day walk and you might get more tired relative to other days. Risk assessment and preparedness are the most essential aspects of the Annapurna Circuit Trek.

The cost may vary depending on your spending behavior. However, a standard cost of US$100 per day will be enough to trek the Annapurna Circuit trek. It includes, the shared transportation and necessary permits, food and accommodation along the trail.

Basically, the Annapurna Circuit Trek is a gradual ascent to one of the highest pass. It will be better to have an experience of high altitude hiking. Otherwise, you will have a day of time to acclimatize at Manang. A day of acclimatization is generally enough for the Annapurna Round trek. No specific training is required for this trek. However, we recommend to keep on practicing for hiking with before coming for trek.

You can expect a 3-star accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara. It includes a twin sharing room with breakfast. However, teahouse lodges are the standard accommodation during the trek days. We provide the best available rooms. The accommodation includes beds with a mattress, a pillow, and a warm blanket. Optionally, you can carry your own sleeping bag to enjoy the sweet dream.

All the teahouse lodges of Annapurna Circuit trail have attached restaurant. You are highly recommended to use the restaurant in the same lodge that you will be staying. The lodge owner charges a minimum amount of money for the accommodation. So, it is advisable to consume your dinner and breakfast at the same lodge. The food menu includes Pasta, Breads, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, Dal Bhat, soups, fresh seasonal vegetables. Generally, meals are vegetarian. The trip includes all your meals unless mentioned otherwise.

The lodge of Annapurna Circuit trek provides charging outlets for your extra batteries and electric gadgets in most of the places. Just do not forget to carry your adapter with gadgets.  Whenever you get the chance, you can charge it.

You can enjoy taking over your mobile phone and surfing the internet in all places of Annapurna Circuit trek in normal condition.

The ATM vending machine in the rural area is not reliable in Nepal. As the mountain areas of Nepal are the remote zones, the ATM facilities are not available in the area. We highly recommend carrying the estimated amount of Nepalese currency in cash while trekking the mountain area.

We have set terms and conditions for the trip booking and mode of payment. Generally, it demands 20% of trip cost as an advance deposit prior to the trip for the confirmation. You can make a direct payment for the remaining amount in Kathmandu before the trip departs.

We accept the booking in months in advance. Advance bookings are advisable to provide enough time for proper understanding and trip planning. The gap in duration provides you enough hours to make trip related queries. However, we also take the last hour looking for some people depending on the preparedness and group size.

The walking hours depend on one’s pace and physical fitness. Even the distances between all the camps are not the same. The gradient, terrain, and altitude affect your walking pace in the mountains. However, an approximate walking hours is 5-6 hours each day. You will cover 10-15km of distance per day during your Annapurna Circuit trek.

Oriental Journeys operate a package trip of Annapurna Circuit Trek. We provide you an English Speaking qualified guide and porter(s) to ensure your safe trekking program. You can send a quick message to us via the quick inquiry form.