Annapurna Circuit Trekking  |  17 Days

A classic, world-renowned trek around the Annapurna range is a fantastic odyssey. It passes through a great diversity of landscape and encountering various ethnicities along the route. From the trails, you can see many significant peaks like Annapurna I (8091m), the world 10th highest mountain and first peak over 8000m to ever have been climbed by a French team in 1950 AD, Dhaulagiri (8167m), worlds 7th highest, Manaslu (8163m, worlds 8th highest, sacred Machhapuchhre, 6993m, a sacred mountain of climbing limits.

The Annapurna Circuit trek follows along two major River Valleys. The Marshyangdi River valley was a part of an ancient trade route linking culture long before trekkers ever arrived in this area. The Kali Gandaki is considered the deepest gorge in the world and is also part of an ancient trade route to Tibet. Both valleys have distinct features and culture that makes the trekking there unbelievable trekking of natural and cultural diversity.

Our treks in the Annapurna circuit starts with a scenic drive to Chamje from Kathmandu. We begin the trek on a counter-clockwise journey of an Annapurna Circuit. The culture will change as we make our way up from around 1300m at the starting point to the highest elevation landscape of Manang. It follows many new and pristine trails away from road construction in the area. There is much to explore along the way and around the large village of Manang we can find the sacred monasteries and side- trips to the Milarepa Cave and ice Lakes and we will even take you to one of the highest Lakes in the world- Tilicho Lake if your time and energy allow it.

We continue up to the high point of the trip to Thorung La (5416m) and savor the moment of this challenging but rewarding accomplishment!

Then descend to the western valley of the Annapurna Circuit to the holy temple of Muktinath, a famous pilgrimage since ancient times. A tour of the site and surrounding villages continues our journey down to Jomsom and south down the River valley. This region is well known for its apple and apricots that brought it the nickname of the Apple Pie Circuit.

Following new trails of the road, we make our way down to a hot spring where we can enjoy a relaxing moment admiring the surrounding beauty. At this point, we have the option to visit the viewpoints of Khopra, Poon Hill and Mohare with a last look at the astonishing Himalayan range before driving to the Pokhara to celebrate the trek's conclusion. 

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Trip Highlights of Annapurna Circuit Trekking

  • Tibetan Buddhist settlement at Manang.
  • The highest Himalayan Pass in the world- Thorung La (5416m).
  • Views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, Dhaulagiri, Chulu Peak and other Mountain scenarios.
  • Pay homage to the Hindu and Buddhists sacred pilgrimage site- Muktinath.
  • Follow the worlds deepest Kali Gandaki gorge.
  • Natural Hot spring at Tatopani.
  • Sunrise from Poon Hill.

Outline Itinerary:

  • 1Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu (1350m).Namaste and Welcome to Kathmandu. The representative of Good Vive Adventure greets you at the international airport. Then you will be transferred to the hotel. After check-in at the hotel, refresh and rest yourselves. We will briefly explain our tour program in the evening. O/N at Hotel. (A)
  • 2Day 2: Drive to Syange/ Jagat 1330m,5hrsDrive from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar or Bhulbule By bus through Prithvi Highway, about 6 hours drive. After taking a local jeep to Syange (1080m) driving with the view of Marsyangdi River, greeneries, local villages, and attractive mountain scenery. A steep and slippery trail runs up and down through paddy fields, passing through tiny Tibetan villages, the trail ascends through the forest to Jagat (1330m). If our drive is not on time, we can stay in Syange as well. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 3Day 3: Trek to Dharapani1960m,5hrsBegin our trails go continue meander way across the right side Marsyangdi river view and after crossing again suspension bridge in the Marsyangdi River Path it goes uphill and gradually steep flat and reaches to Tal. This place is one of the popular places for valley views and waterfalls. Now enter the district is Manang, the trail continues through barley, rice, potato fields, and pine forests though the village of Khotro (1860m). Go down to a forest to a long suspension bridge and very enjoyable courtyards of Alpine. Passing through Karte and Nache village, the new trail continues a stone Kani making a formal entrance to Dharapani. Dharapani is one joint way for Manaslu round and this is big villages in the Manang District. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 4Day 4: Trek to Chame2630m, 5hrsAs we cut through a narrow field from the village, the Dudh Khola, which originates from the south face of Manaslu, enters the opposite bank and we will walk with a lot of scene of remarkable views. Then reach to chame. Chame is district headquarters in manang. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 5Day 5: Trek to Pisang 3300 m,4/5hrs.We will walk with Mani walls to a field of buckwheat in tiny village Telekhu (2840m). There's a long, peasant and mostly level walk-in forest with some theatrical scenery as you walk through a deep gorge. The pine-scented trail rounds a bend to reveal the first views of dramatic Paungda hill rock face, a marvelous arc lump of rock. Over a ridge marked by prayer flags and stone cairn, continue the steep rise to the upper Marsyangdi. The trail follows through the river valley with good views along the way of Pisang peak and Annapurna II at Pisang. Pisang marks the beginning of the region's upper portion of the Manang district. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 6Day 6: Trek to Manang 3540m, 5hrs.A relax trek amidst breathtaking scenery. No steep climbs as trail winds through quaint villages, letting you get a flavor of the culture of Nyeshang (Upper Mustang). O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 7Day 7: Acclimatization day at Manang village.Day of the rest and acclimatization. Acclimatizing at Manag is most important because in the next few days you head for high altitude area, you gain height rather rapidly. It helps you with AMS. After exploring the Manang village you can short hike to Bodzo Gompa to the east or to the Gangapurna Lake, and the Chongkor viewpoint over. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 8Day 8: Trek to Yak Kharka 4050m, 4hrs.The trails pass through the Mani .chortens and prayer wheel through the cluster old village of Manang. We will pass small streams and fields of potatoes, barley, and buckwheat. The trail climb to the Tengi at 3675 m. the trail climbs out of the Marshandi valley north and passing the small brook near to the small village Gunsang at 3979m. The trail continues to pass the small juniper tree, barberry, and meadows and reach to Yak Kharka. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 9Day 9: Trek to Thorng Pedi 4425m, 4hrs.From here Yak the trail continues to go up the east bank of to the Jorsang Khola and go down to the small wooden bridge then cross the Khola. You may plug a little bit tough this climb because you're walking in dry and arid high Himalaya but slowly walk and you can take your time. The trail follows narrow and unbalanced screed slops with rocky-strewn to the Throng Pedi. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 10Day 10: Cross to Thorung la pass 5416 m than trek down to Muktinath 3800m. 9hrsOur trek start early in the morning around 4 am and the trail from here starts steeply up through the rocky ridge. The tail uses hundreds of years ago to bring yak and sheep herds. After one hour climb, you reach in High camp at 4820m. After the high camp, the trail becomes ice and slippery. You may follow the guide and porter. The trail continues to climb traversing in and out of many full of ice Here you will feel a little bit headache and cold because the wind is very strong on a clear day. The trail climbs up and up to the top Thorung -La 5416m. The Thorung top you can imaging easily because at the top you can see traditional Chorten, prayer flags and stone Cairn from faraway. The tail down with white snow soon you will find another Kaligandaki valley. You may sense release to have a hot cup of tea in a small tea house. The trail continues down through the yak pasture land to the Muktinath at 3800m. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 11Day 11: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom2760m, 5hrsIn the morning we are going to visit Muktinath temple. This is a holy temple for Hindus and Buddhists. You may see many Indian and Nepali pilgrims are taking a cold shower around the temple. The next place you visit is Jharkot inspiring old bankrupt village. The massive Mount Dhaulagiri dominates to the Kaligadaki Valley. It is worth to visit nearly five hundred years old Gompa. The trail continues down to another beautiful village Kagbeni2860m. Here you will find Tibetan style houses and many Kani and prayers wheels and red color Gompa. The trail passes the bank of the Kaligandaki River all the way to Jomsom 2760m. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 12Day 12: Drive to Tatopani 1190m by local bus/private jeep.Today morning you will take three hours to drive to Tatopani on a local bus. The road is narrow on the mountain terrain. Have lunch at Tatopani. You walk around Tatopani village. Here you also get a bath in the natural hot springs. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 13Day 13: Trek to Ghorepani 2880m, 9hrs.DayThe trails still following the Kaligandaki River after cross the long suspension bridge over the Kaligandaki. You will be in the connection of the trail. The down trail goes to Beni and upper trail leads to Ghorepani. You go to Ghorepani climbing the hill called Durbin Danda at 1580m. The trail passes through the nice field and beautiful village of Ghara at 1780m. The trails continuous climb uphill and reach Sikha Village (1950m). This village is inhabitants of Magar cultural groups. After the trail climbs up and up through the two small village Phalate2390m and Chitre(2420m). Form here the trail turns out to be much steep climb muddy and slippery through the rhododendron forest to the Ghorepani (2810m). From Ghorepani, you enjoy the great panorama view of the Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri range. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 14Day 14: Trek to Hille1500m, 5hrs.Early in the morning one hour climb to the Poon Hill (3210m) for sunrise view. From Poon Hill, you can see a panoramic view of the mountains as well. You can see Mt Dhaulagiri(8167m), Nilgiri range(6940m), Himachuli(6441m) Annapurna I(8091m), Machpurchhre Himal(6696m) and Lamjung Himal. After the spectacular mountain views down to the Ghorepani and have breakfast. The trail goes down to small Magar inhabitant and wonderful rhododendron forest. The trail continues down through the sparkling clear streams and lush muddy trail. From Ulleri(2080m) the trail became a steep descent through the stone staircase to the Burundi Khola. From here several times up and down to the Hille(1500m). Hille is a beautiful small Magar village surrounding by the cultivated field. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 15Day 15: Trek to Nayapul(1010m) than Drive to Pokhara.The trail follows the bank of the Burundi Khola. The trail all the way down to the Birethanti(1000m). Here the trail junctions the left trail follow the Modhi Khola it leads to Ghandrung village. After half an hour's walk from Birethanti, you arrive at Nayapul. Here you’re trekking ending points. From Nayapul you take a 1-hour drive to Pokhara. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, A)
  • 16Day 16: Fly/Drive back to Kathmandu.After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Kathmandu for about 6 hours with a wonderful memory of the Ghorepani Poonhill treks. This is a scenic drive with Himalayan views, Rivers, and Jungles. After the arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel. Walk around the local market in the evening. O/N at Hotel. (B, A)
  • 17Day 17: Final Departure. It’s your final day of the trip to Nepal. On your airport time, Good Vibe Adventure will bid farewell and wish for a safe journey. Or if you have extra activities in Nepal then we do the further trip.

Cost Includes

Transport

  •  All Airport, Bus Park and Hotel transfer with private vehicles.
  • By local bus Kathmandu to syange and Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist Bus.  (But it can be customized according to your requirement transport about private vehicles or flight)
  • Nayapul to Pokhara private Vehicles.
  • Transfer to Nepali restaurant

Accommodations

  • Kathmandu (2Ns): 2** Category Hotel  (But it can be customized according to your requirement about Hotel).
  • Pokhara( 1Ns):2**Category Hotel  (But it can be customized according to your requirement about hotel).
  • Annapurna circuit Trekking (13Ns): Best Available Lodge Accommodation during treks on twin sharing basis room.

Meals

  • There are multiple selections in meals item in Annapurna circuit trekking. But, it can be basic and may not have choices in the menu some of the best places.
  • Breakfast: includes full trip.
  • Lunch: During the trekking (14 Lunches)
  • Dinner: During the trekking (13Dinners)

Guide and Potter

  • Trekking Guide leader in mountains.
  • 1 Sherpa potter for 2 trekkers in mountain.

Trekking Package

  • Best Lodge Accommodations Mountain, all meals during trekking, all necessary staff with an experienced leader (guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging.

Taxes and Entrance Fees

  • All the applicable services charges, government taxes, all necessary paperwork and permits (Annapurna Conservations Area permit, TIMS Card).

Others

  • Good Vibe Adventure’s t-shirt, Down Jacket, sleeping bag and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion).
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
  • Exclusive Medical Kit Bag.
  • Good Vibe Adventure offers you Farewell Dinner on last night.

Cost Excludes

  • International airfare.
  • Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs).
  • Entry fees for city sightseeing.
  • Travel and rescue insurance (necessary).
  • Lunch and Dinner while you are in Kathmandu & Pokhara city.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, bottle or boiled water & Hot Drinks Tea and Coffee, Hot Shower, Batteries charge, Heater during the Trek and Sweet things like desert).
  • Extra night accommodation and meals if early departure from mountain.
  • Tips for the guide, porter. (Tipping is voluntary).
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on including section.
     
Rated 5/5 based on 12 reviews
  • Annapurna circuit trek
    India

    Annapurna circuit trek

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    Amazing experience. Kisan was super helpful and helped set up everything from airport rides to hotels and jeeps to the Annapurna circuit. He was always very responsive, which really helped us when we needed alternate arrangements to get back from the circuit when we had flight cancellations in Jomsom due to bad weather. Highly recommend Good vibe adventures for good services in Nepal.

  • Rebecca Cooper
    Australia

    Rebecca Cooper

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    I just finished the Annapurna Circuit trek, which was organised by the exceptionally professional Kisan from Good Vibe Adventure. It was the most spectacular and stress free experience from start to finish. Kisan answered all my questions, got me from the airport and introduced me to my guid Dilip. To say that Dilip was kind, helpful and honest is an understatement. He not only showed me the trails he taught me so much about the culture and language of the mountains. He always checked to make sure I was ठिक छ (ok:), and that I felt welcome and safe at each place we stayed. With 30+ years experience you won't find safer hands. If your thinking of going trekking do it, it will change your perspective in the best way possible. I feel incredibly grateful for everything and can't recommend Good Vibes and Dilip high enough. Thank you guys!!!

  • A great experience
    Viet Nam

    A great experience

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    This is the very first time I did a trekking trip and I was so worried at first but Good Vibe has helped to make it a memorable trip. Our tour guide - Krishna was really dedicated and patient throughout the trip. He and the porter always took turn to wait for me (as my walking speed was super slow), they made sure never leave me behind alone. They even made sure we always had fruit as a dessert after every meal. From accommodation, catering to trip experience during the trekking, all were excellent to me, brought by Good Vibe, Kisan (the owner), Krishna (the tour guide) and the porter also. Thanks a lot for making my first trekking a great experience. I did the Khopra Danda trail with my friend, this trail is great (yet still a bit challenging for first trekker like me but it was fine eventually), the view at Khopra Danda in the afternoon when we got there was super amazing.

  • So many good vibes!
    Canada

    So many good vibes!

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    Our trip hiking in Nepal could not have been any better! Keshab and Arjun were so good to us. We arrived in KTM and Keshab was there to greet us and the rest of the trip was taken care of. We stayed in Kathmandu the first night and Keshab showed us around and got us set up with gear. Soon after we were on the Annapurna range for 16 days. Keshab made sure that we stayed on track for reaching the pass and he showed us such a good time. I felt safe hiking with Keshab. Not only was the trip a great success and professionally handled, but it was true to the name, good vibes all around!!!

  • Annapurna Circuit 10 dayz
    France

    Annapurna Circuit 10 dayz

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    Amazing 10 dayz treking in Annapurna mountains. Good treck, good view, good mountains, good trek, good guide (KESHAB) So GOOD VIBES!

  • “Annapurna Circuit”
    Canada

    “Annapurna Circuit”

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    I hiked the Annapurna Circuit with Good Vibe Adventures, and can't say enough good things about our guide Keshab or about the trek. Keshab was friendly and funny, his english was great, and he was very knowledgable about the land and the people we came across. The hike was beautiful. It was the perfect mix of challenging terrain, beautiful scenery, cozy guest houses and good food. I am happy to recommend Keshab and Good Vibe Adventure.

  • Annapurna Circuit
    Canada

    Annapurna Circuit

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    I hiked the Annapurna Circuit with Good Vibe Adventures, and can't say enough good things about our guide Keshab or about the trek. Keshab was friendly and funny, his english was great, and he was very knowledgable about the land and the people we came across. The hike was beautiful. It was the perfect mix of challenging terrain, beautiful scenery, cozy guest houses and good food.  I am happy to recommend Keshab and Good Vibe Adventure.

  • “In good hands!”
    Germany

    “In good hands!”

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    My experience with Good Vibe Adventure was amazing! I felt in good hands all the way and could enjoy the landscape and people around. I had nice talk and i learned more about the culture. I did a treck in Annapurna region, enjoy some time in Pokhara and also in Katmandu with my guide, a really open and generous person. A great experience!

  • “Keshab is the best!”
    Switzerland

    “Keshab is the best!”

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    With a friend of mine, we did the annapurna around Trek with Keshab. He is a very good guide, he knows a lot about the mountain, his country, his culture, and he shares all this with pleasure. The trek was an incredible adventure, but the meeting with Keshab was also an incredible meeting! I recommend you Keshab without hesitating ! Marion from switzerland

  • The Best Around.
    Netherlands

    The Best Around.

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    Some friends who I met while traveling in Southeast Asia recommended Keshab and I'm glad they did; moreover I would highly recommend him for you! I did the Annapurna Circuit with 3 other friends in the middle of December. The weather was on and off the entire trek, but perfectly beautiful when it mattered most. He picked us up from the airport, organized our passes, accommodation, ticketing, food, winter clothing, pretty much everything else. He helped us with everything along the way and it could not have went any better. He knew quite a few people in every town, thus we always got the best rooms with incredible views and the best deal. His english is great, and if I remember correctly he also speaks a few other languages.  If that isn't enough reasoning to use this company and Keshab, during our trek we even had a few people join our group at multiple points along the way to ask him questions or to be in his presence even when they had their own guides! He was able to answer every question in an honest fashion. He is the best. Definitely would recommend him. If I ever get the chance to go back I will without a doubt meet up with him again. What a trip.

  • A Guide became a friend
    Germany

    A Guide became a friend

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    Me and my friend did a 14 day trek around the Annapurna circuit. We were worried about the weather (rain-season). That's why we decided to take a guide with us. Starting end end-point was Kathmandu. Included was transfer, permissions, guide. He told us everything about the nature. About Nepal. And about the culture. He picked us the best rooms in the guest houses with amazing views. He cared for extra blankets. He cared for everything that we have an amazing time. During the 14 days he became more then a good guide. He became a friend. We met him a few times after the trek in Kathmandu and met his friends, too. We had an amazing time. Next time I will go with him to see snow leopards!! Highly recommended

  • A Guide became a friend
    Germany

    A Guide became a friend

    Rating:

    Me and my friend did a 14 day trek around the Annapurna circuit. We were worried about the weather (rain-season). That's why we decided to take a guide with us.  Starting end end-point was Kathmandu.  Included was transfer, permissions, guide.  He told us everything about the nature. About Nepal. And about the culture.  He picked us the best rooms in the guest houses with amazing views. He cared for extra blankets. He cared for everything that we have an amazing time.  During the 14 days he became more then a good guide. He became a friend. We met him a few times after the trek in Kathmandu and met his friends, too. We had an amazing time.  Next time I will go with him to see snow leopards!!

  • Trip Duration 17 Days
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty Moderate
  • Trip Style Tour and Trekking
  • Accomodation Lodge Trek
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