Annapurna Circuit Trek | 15 Days

You arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, where our representative welcomes you and arranges your transfer to the hotel. After check-in, you can rest, unpack, or take a short walk through the nearby streets of Thamel.

Later, your trekking guide meets you for a pre-trip briefing. The session covers the Annapurna Circuit route, current trail conditions, altitude safety, packing requirements, and the next day's drive to Besisahar.

After breakfast, you leave Kathmandu and travel west along the Prithvi Highway. The road follows the Trishuli River toward Mugling before turning north at Dumre into the lower Marsyangdi Valley.

Terraced fields, forested hills, roadside markets, and river settlements appear throughout the drive. By late afternoon, you reach Besisahar, the main road gateway to the eastern side of the Annapurna Circuit.

You leave Besisahar by jeep and continue deeper into the Marsyangdi Valley. The rough mountain road winds through Syange, Jagat, Chamje, and Tal, with steep canyon walls and the river running below.

Waterfalls, deep gorges, and narrow hillside roads shape most of the journey. By mid-afternoon, you reach Dharapani, where the road journey ends, and the walking section of the Annapurna Circuit begins the next morning.

Your first trekking day begins with a steady walk through pine and rhododendron forests toward Bagarchhap and Danaque. From Danaque, the trail climbs sharply up stone steps to Timang, where clear weather may reveal Mount Manaslu above the surrounding ridges.

The route then becomes gentler as it continues through Thanchowk and Koto before reaching Chame. Chame is the headquarters of Manang District and offers views of Annapurna II, Lamjung Himal, and the forested Marsyangdi Valley.

You leave Chame and cross the Marsyangdi River before entering a pine forest toward Bhratang. This small settlement is known for its apple orchards, where you may stop for fresh apple juice, cider, or baked items.

Beyond Bhratang, the trail runs beneath Paungda Danda, a huge curved rock face rising above the valley. You then cross a suspension bridge and climb through Dhukur Pokhari before reaching Pisang, where the wider upper Manang Valley begins to open.

You leave Pisang and continue through the rain-shadow area of the upper Marsyangdi Valley. The guide chooses between the lower route through Humde and Braga or the steeper Upper Route through Ghyaru and Ngawal, depending on weather, trail conditions, and group fitness.

The Upper Route is more demanding but gives wider views of Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, and the surrounding valley. After descending from Ngawal, you continue toward Braga and reach Manang, where you stay for two nights for acclimatization.

You spend a second night in Manang to help your body adjust before the route climbs above 4,000m. In the morning, your guide leads an acclimatization hike toward Gangapurna Lake and its moraine viewpoint or Praken Gompa, depending on the weather and group condition.

The hike follows the climb-high, sleep-low approach, which allows you to reach a higher point during the day and return to Manang for the night. From the viewpoints, you may see Gangapurna, the Chulu range, glaciers, and the dry upper Marsyangdi Valley.

You leave Manang and climb gradually through Tanki Manang toward Gunsang. As the trail gains altitude, stone houses and cultivated fields give way to dry slopes, scrub juniper, and open alpine pastures.

From Gunsang, you continue through Yak Kharka and cross the Jarsang Khola before making the final climb to Ledar. The distance is moderate, but the higher sleeping altitude makes a slow and steady pace important.

You leave Ledar and continue across open alpine slopes toward Thorong Phedi. The trail descends to a wooden bridge before crossing a loose scree section where falling rocks may affect the path.

From Thorong Phedi at around 4,450m (14,600ft), you begin a steep zigzag climb to High Camp. You arrive early enough to rest, organize your pass-day gear, and prepare for the pre-dawn start toward Thorong La.

You leave High Camp at around 4:00 AM and begin the climb toward Thorong La in the dark, using a headlamp to follow the trail. Frozen switchbacks, thin air, and sub-zero temperatures make this the hardest day of the itinerary, so you walk slowly and follow your guide’s pace.

After several hours of climbing, prayer flags and the wooden pass marker signal your arrival at Thorong La, the highest point of the trek. You take a short break before descending across loose shale and dry slopes toward Muktinath, a sacred pilgrimage site in the Mustang region.

You leave the dry landscape of Muktinath and descend through the Kali Gandaki Valley. The road travels through Kagbeni, Jomsom, and Marpha, a whitewashed Thakali village known for its apple orchards and local apple products.

As you lose altitude, the barren slopes of Mustang change into pine forests, waterfalls, farmland, and warmer valleys. By late afternoon, you reach Tatopani, where you can rest and visit the natural hot springs near the village

Leaving Tatopani, you continue through the lower Kali Gandaki Valley toward Beni and Baglung. The scenery becomes greener as the road moves past terraced fields, riverside settlements, and forested hills.

As you approach Pokhara, views of the Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre may appear on a clear day. After checking into the hotel, you can rest, walk around Lakeside, or spend the evening near Phewa Lake.

After breakfast, you leave Pokhara and travel east along the Prithvi Highway. The road follows the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers through green hills, roadside towns, and rural settlements.

You stop for meals and short breaks along the way before entering the Kathmandu Valley. After arrival, our team transfers you to the hotel, and the evening is free for rest.

This day is kept for rest and recovery after completing the Annapurna Circuit. You attend a spa and massage session to relax your legs, shoulders, and back after the long walking days and road journeys.

The remaining time is free for shopping in Thamel, packing your luggage, or visiting nearby places in Kathmandu. This day also provides extra time if weather or road delays affect the earlier schedule

Our team picks you up from the hotel and transfers you to Tribhuvan International Airport according to your flight schedule.

For a later flight, you may use the morning for breakfast, final packing, or a short walk near the hotel. Make sure you have your passport, flight documents, and personal belongings before leaving.