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Annapurna · 15 days · From $827.10

Annapurna Circuit

A major traverse from the Marsyangdi valley through Manang and over Thorong La to Muktinath and the Kali Gandaki.

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Trekkers resting on the Annapurna Circuit trail
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Your time on the trail

Every day, a little further.

15 days from Besisahar. Select a day to explore where it takes you.

  1. Enter the Marsyangdi valley and reach the lower trailhead.

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  2. Follow the river through Tal to Dharapani.

  3. Climb through forest to the district centre at Chame.

  4. Continue through the narrowing valley beneath Paungda Danda.

  5. Choose the route with your guide and reach Manang.

  6. Sleep at the same elevation and take a conservative day walk.

  7. Move into drier high country with a shorter altitude-gain day.

  8. Continue to the base of the pass.

  9. Cross the pass early only in suitable conditions, then descend to Muktinath.

  10. Enter the Kali Gandaki valley and continue to Marpha.

  11. Follow the lower valley route chosen for current road and trail conditions.

  12. Descend toward warmer country at Tatopani.

  13. Climb back into the forested hills.

  14. Descend through Ulleri to the lower trail system.

  15. Meet the road and return to Pokhara.

Before you set off
Highest point
5,416 m
Season
October–November and March–May
Stay
Teahouse stays

Nepal Tourism Board lists Annapurna Circuit among routes requiring a licensed guide and agency-issued TIMS; conservation-area entry applies.

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Before you go

Annapurna Circuit: common questions

How many days is the Annapurna Circuit trek?

A common itinerary is 15 days starting and finishing at Besisahar and Jomsom. Add buffer time for weather, road conditions and, where relevant, domestic flights.

How high does the Annapurna Circuit trek go?

The highest point on this itinerary is about 5,416 m. Because you sleep above 3,000 m, plan a gradual ascent and treat headache with nausea, dizziness or unusual fatigue as possible acute mountain sickness.

What permits does the Annapurna Circuit trek need?

Nepal Tourism Board lists Annapurna Circuit among routes requiring a licensed guide and agency-issued TIMS; conservation-area entry applies. Check the current Nepal Tourism Board and Department of Immigration pages close to departure, and ask a government-registered agency to name every permit your itinerary requires.

When is the best season for the Annapurna Circuit trek?

October–November and March–May. Winter is colder with snow higher up; the monsoon brings rain, cloud and, on some trails, leeches.

How high is Thorong La on the Annapurna Circuit?

Thorong La is about 5,416 m, the highest point of the route. It is crossed early in the day and only in suitable conditions. The circuit is rated Level 5 here and suits fit trekkers with previous multi-day altitude experience.

What does the Annapurna Circuit trek cost?

From $827.10 per person. Final cost depends on your dates, group size and agreed inclusions. Ask for an itemised quote before booking.

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