The full classic circuit gives more days in Manang for acclimatisation before Thorong La, plus time in Pisang, Braga, and the ice-lake side hike when conditions allow. You start on the Marsyangdi and finish in the Kali Gandaki. Extra nights in Manang mean Ice Lake, Braga gompa, and a kinder morning on Thorong La.
Muktinath, Kagbeni, and Jomsom mark the dry-side descent. A longer calendar means shorter forced days on the pass and more village life between buses and flights home. Kagbeni’s fortress lanes and Marpha’s apple orchards stretch the dry-side days after the pass.
We'll match you with a guide licensed through MOCTCA and NATHM who is local to the Marsyangdi, from Besisahar and Bahundanda through Chamje, Dharapani, and Chame. You'll rest in Manang and walk to Gangapurna Lake before Yak Kharka and Thorong Phedi.
Your guide times Thorong La so Muktinath is a planned arrival, then you continue through Marpha, Ghasa, and Tatopani toward Ghorepani and Poon Hill. We stay close to this valley so lodge lists from Pisang to Nayapul stay current in peak weeks.
Food to Nepalese cuisine, Italian, Continental, OR as of choice of trekkers. Finally, you are here for a three-week Annapurna circuit trek. Our company delegate will pick you up from the Tribhuvan International Airport.
After some clerical work at the airport; we’ll drive away to a hotel in a private vehicle. After reaching the hotel, you’ll have a welcome drink. After having rest, our team leader will describe you about the trip.
You may shop at Thamel for trekking equipment, souvenirs or handcrafts in the evening.
After having early morning breakfast, we will use shared transport to reach Besisahar which takes 6-7 hours to reach our today destination. During our touake you r, we’ll see attractive green valleys, snow capped mountains, beautiful landscapes.
After reaching Besisahar, we may explore this place which includes Lamjung Durbar Palace. This place is gateway of the.
The alarm kicked again, and our early morning trip started. This is the day 3. After having a quick breakfast, we’ll follow our guide's directions for today's tour.
Today, we’ll witness snow-covered trails, beautiful temples and Tibetan villages. Apart from this, we will also be able to explore Nagadi Chuli, also known as Gorkha Massif. Today our walking distance will be 5-6 hrs.
At the end of the day, we’ll reach Bahundada. There, we’ll have a night stay and delicious meal.
Now we are on the 4th day of our trip. After having a light food, we’ll forward our steps. Today, we’ll have to reach the Chamje our next destination.
In today trip, we’ll see landscapes and peaks. In addition, we’ll have to overtake the suspension bridge. Furthermore, we’ll also see the customs and traditions of the local people.
In the evening, we’ll have overnight stay at Chamje.
Our short hike will start from Chamje, leading us to a suspension bridge across the tempestuous Marshyangdi River. Upon crossing the bridge, we will undertake a further difficult ascent for around 2-3 hours until we land at the little town of Tal, located in the gorge valley alongside the Marshyangdi River. The location is embellished with a magnificent waterfall and a sandy riverbank.
The subsequent journey proceeds upstream to Dharapani, via steep paths and across several suspension bridges. We will pause at little teashops before arriving at the larger settlement of Dharapani for an overnight there.
This is the 6th day of our trip. After having an early breakfast, we’ll forward our steps to Chame which is our sixth-day destination. In today's tour, we’ll pass through oak and pine forest which is worth it.
The more we forward our steps the more the air gets cooler. During our hike, we’ll see remarkable Tibetan architecture. Apart from this, we’ll also witness the views of Annapurna II.
After walking for 5-6 hours, we’ll reach Chame village which is also worth exploring. We’ll have a night stay at the tea house.
Today's trek begins on the northern bank of the river, crossing through pine forests and small villages with few altitude changes, until we come to the orchard village of Bhartang, known for its apple garden. We will head down the moderate incline towards a bridge.
From the bridge, a brief, steep ascent through the pine forest will lead you to the summit of the Dhukur Pokhari ridge for lunch. Upon exiting the forest line, we will have an excellent view of Pisang Peak to the north and Chulu Peak situated underneath the village.
We will go to our overnight accommodation in Pisang. In the evening, we explore Upper Pisang Village and its monastery, which offers impeccable views of the Annapurna Mountain and valley.
Today is the 8th day of our 21 days of Classic Annapurna Circuit Trek. As usual, the morning alarm buzzes off, and we forward our steps for our 8th day trek. Today our destination is Manang, one of the iconic places of Nepal.
Today, we have to walk 5-6 hours. The journey starts with a delightful walk through the pine forest, accompanied by pleasing views. The ascent gradually increases for thirty minutes until we arrive at the highest point.
We rest at a crest to see the first view of Manang Valley. Today, we’ll have views of the villages of this area.
Finally, we are in the middle of our trip. Today, we’ll have a rest day at Manang and walk up to Gangapurna Glacier Lake. It is a promising place for acclimatization and day trips.
It is one of the promising destinations of the Annapurna Circuit trek. Significantly, Manang is encircled by majestic snow-covered summits and glacial lakes; hence it is advisable for day trips, relaxation and acclimatization. You will have the option to appreciate the scenery of this place.
Here you can explore the Tilicho Lake. Apart from this, we have magnificent views of mountains like Annapurna II, III, Chulu (East, West & North), and Gangapurna Mountain Lake.
This is the 10th day of our Classic Annapurna Circuit Trip. Today, we’ll have a short trip of 3-4 hours. After having a morning breakfast, we’ll forward our steps and reach the Tenki Mananag which gives us spectacular views of mountains like Annapurna, Gangapurna and Tilicho.
The trail will gradually ascend, providing amazing vistas and traversing landscapes where pine shrubs are the only remaining species in this area. We arrive at Yak-Kharka for the overnight stay and meal.
Today we are going to marks the eleventh day of our journey. The distance of Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi is 7.5 kilometres. It takes around 4-5 hours of walking to reach our today destination.
After starting the trip, we’ll reach Ledar after an hour of walking. After passing the Jordon Khola, we’ll take some rest at a tea shop. Then further, we’ll precede our trip.
During the trip from Yak Kharka to Phedi, you will encounter spectacular peaks and summits of the Annapurna Himalayan range. In addition, you'll also witness Gangapurna, Pisang Peak, Thorung Peak, Chulu, Tilicho Peak, and several others.
Today will be the toughest and longest day of our trip. However, it will be adventurous and amazing too. Our trek starts just after the dawn by bringing along a packed lunch.
The trek begins with a difficult ascent till we arrive at the top of the camp. We shall proceed with our walk at our own pace, as today we have to cover a long distance. Lately, we have explored the spectacular first ray of the sun and the mountains.
Our ascent will go to the summit, which may take around 3 to 4 hours or longer. We will reach the top of Throng La which certainly gives us a feeling of accomplishment on this trip. You can take a short break to appreciate this wonder and wonder place.
This is the 13th day of our Classic Annapurna Circuit Trek. After having an early morning breakfast, we’ll visit Muktinath temple, a holy place for the people who practicing Hinduism and Buddhism. It is the place where anyone takes a “Moksha” a spiritual liberation”. After visiting the temple, we will lead our steps to the Kaligandaki River valley.
We will make a quick halt at Ekle Bhatti, commonly referred to as “A Lonely Teahouse.” The valley thereafter adopts a winding path, and the trek continues along the easy road for a further two hours until we reach the Jomsom. This place is also called the headquarters of the Mustang district. Following lunch in Jomsom, we will embark on a two-hour pleasant walk southeast, leading us to Marpha. Today, we’ll have an impeccable day.
We will explore Marpha village, one of the well known places in Nepal. This place is famous for apple production. It is also known as “Apple Capital of Nepal”.
Our 14th day of trek is going to be very enjoyable. After getting an early breakfast, we’ll forward our steps and follow the Kaligandaki River. After walking for some time, we’ll reach the beautiful village Tukuche.
This village is near the Tukuche Peak and Dhaulagiri Peak. After several hours of hiking, we’ll reach Kalopani, where we’ll have the day's meal. Kalopani is also a promising village to explore.
From this place, we also have flawless views of Nilgiri, Mount Dhaulagiri and Annapurna hill. After descending for some hours, we’ll reach Ghasa, where will have a night stay and a delicious meal.
We have completed our two weeks of trip. Today is the 15th day of our trip. We have descended to 1189 meters by the end of the day. We’ll have to cover all distances within 5-6 hours.
Today, we will pass along the two massive peaks Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. Our day will turn out to best today and have the best sceneries ever. We head to the mild subtropical atmosphere of Tatopani. Lately, we will also cross the Rupse waterfall.
We will descend via Dana village, recognized as the deepest gorge globally. Following lunch, we will go on a two-hour hike to reach Tatopani. We may bathe in a natural hot spring/hot shower at this place. You may investigate the nearby area before our overnight accommodation at the tea house.
This is the 2nd day of our acclimatization. Today, we’ll take a rest at this place. Tatopani is a promising place to relax and enjoy.
It is the primary attraction for hot springs”. If we denote the meaning of “तातो पानी”; that -means hot water. This place is not only popular for hot water springs.
It is equally adorable to observe views of mountain ranges, immerse and indulge in the Nepalese cultures and many more.
The hike will commence following our stay in Tatopani. The journey started upon our crossing of a bridge above the Kaligandaki River. The route will go beside the river until we reach the connecting point of the two paths.
The other path follows the river to Beni. We turn left to ascend the incline at this point. The ascent is initially difficult and keeps going until we arrive at the cropland and villages.
Lately, we will have a slow ascent that will last for most of the day. Departing from the terraced fields and across the dense rhododendron forests, we will reach the impeccable scenic place of Ghorepani. Here we have mouthwatering food and an spends night here.
A poonhill sunrise not is missed. The first ray of sun from Poonhill is worth to watch. So, it’s our 18th day, and our trip begins 1 hour before the sunrise.
After climbing steps for approximately 45 min, we’ll explore the beautiful sun from Poonhill. After spending some time here, we’ll move our steps forward to Tikhedunga. Throughout our trail, we’ll see beautiful rhododendron forests.
In addition, we also have panoramic views of Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Dolpo. By following the trail, we reach Ulleri and eventually at the end of the day, we reach Tikhedhunga.
Today is the day 19th; hope you all not tired with this long classic Annapurna Circuit Trek. Today trek is relatively easy and accessible. Throughout your trip, one will see farmlands, terraced fields, and small villages. In addition, we may also observe the life of the local habitants.
Today, we’ll have delicious Lunch at Ghandruk Village. By crossing Birethani and Burundi Rivers, we’ll reach Nayapul after 30-35 minutes of walk. Eventually, our long trek will accomplish here. Upon that, we’ll drive to Pokhara where we stay at a luxurious hotel.
This is the perfect place tochill out. You can walk surrounding of Lakeside. In addition, you also go for shopping or night pubs.
Today, we return back to Kathmandu. After having breakfast in the hotel, the tourist bus will take us to our capital city Kathmandu. It takes you around 6-7 hours.
We’ll check at the hotel once after arrival in Kathmandu. We can enjoy the rest of the days by relaxing, shopping or exploring the nearest surrounding areas. At the end of the day, we’ll give farewell dinner to our trekkers.
The meal is Thakali Nepali cuisine. The food includes Rice, Lentils, Vegetables (Dal, Bhat, Tarkari), Meat/Fish/Chicken (for non-vegetarians), Ghee, Pickles, and Gundruk with Nepali Potato Aachar.
On the last day of our trip, you go for last minute shopping to buy souvenirs, gifts for your family. You’ll be drop to the airport by our company members.
We are wishing you a successful journey ahead.
Most guests fly into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Share your arrival time ahead of travel so a Thamel hotel transfer can be arranged, or make your own way to the meeting hotel.
Many departures include a road transfer to Pokhara before walking starts from Nayapul or a nearby trailhead. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home.
Twin or double rooms in a comfortable Kathmandu hotel cover your first nights and your return from the trail, with breakfast on those city stays when included in the package. Briefings happen at the hotel, and airport collection from Tribhuvan is available when flight times are shared in advance.
Family-run teahouses or lodges line the route with twin beds and a shared dining room. Rooms get simpler and colder as you climb, with shared bathrooms common at higher villages. Hot water, Wi-Fi, and charging are paid at the lodge when offered.
Spring from March to May and autumn from September to November usually bring the clearest views and stable walking conditions on this route. Winter is quieter but colder at altitude, while monsoon months bring cloud and wet trails at lower elevations.
Shoulder weeks need an honest weather call before high passes or dawn viewpoints. Monsoon cloud sits lower on the hills while winter brings ice on steps above village level.
You should be comfortable walking several hours a day on uneven paths with a daypack, including steady uphill sections as you gain height. Hill training and longer weekend walks in the months before travel help your legs and lungs on uphill trail days.
Hill training, stair climbing, and longer weekend hikes in the months before travel help your legs and lungs, even when acclimatisation days are built into the route. Break in boots before you fly and carry a light daypack on practice walks.
Guided trekking with licensed leaders, lodge nights on the trail, meals as described for walking days, and permits for the regions crossed are included when they are part of this trip. Domestic flights, porters, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip.
Domestic flights, road transfers, porter support, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip. Permits for the regions you cross are arranged in Kathmandu or Pokhara when included.
International flights to Nepal, visa fees, compulsory travel insurance, personal trekking clothing, snacks and drinks outside included meals, and tips for crew are not covered. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and battery charging in lodges are usually paid locally when offered.
Charges for hot showers, Wi-Fi, or battery charging in lodges are paid locally when offered unless your trip notes say otherwise. International flights, visa fees, and personal insurance stay outside the trek package.
Pickup can be arranged from Tribhuvan International Airport or your hotel in Thamel when you share flight times ahead of travel. Thamel hotels are the usual meet point; drivers need flight numbers to meet you at the international terminal.
Some departures brief in Pokhara after the road from Kathmandu; your trip notes state which city hosts the main kit check. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home in case mountain roads or flights move.
Guides set a steady pace and watch for headache, nausea, or dizziness as you gain height. Weather can shift daily plans, so your guide keeps a steady pace with regular breaks.
Tell your guide early if symptoms appear so tomorrow's stage can shorten or descent can start before conditions worsen. Trail conditions are checked each morning before the group moves.
Road transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara and a short drive to Nayapul or another start point are common when transport is included. Your guide confirms departure times at briefing.
Motion sickness medicine helps on winding mountain roads. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and TIMS registration apply on this route. The team arranges paperwork in Kathmandu or Pokhara when you provide passport copies and trek dates.
Keep copies in your daypack for checkpoint stops. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Families join when children can manage the daily hours and terrain on this specific route. Pace and daily hours can be adjusted on private departures, though that may extend the calendar.
Ask our Kathmandu team if you are planning with younger walkers. Private departures can shorten daily hours, though that may add a day or two to the calendar.
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers trekking to the highest altitude on your itinerary, medical evacuation, and helicopter rescue when applicable is essential. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name.
Read the wording before you travel so you can adjust cover if trekking above 5,000 metres is not named. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name, so read the wording before you fly.
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About the centre
Kathmandu
You'll travel with a Kathmandu-based team that plans treks, peak climbs, helicopter flights, motorbike journeys, and cultural trips across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Routes range from classic teahouse walks and high passes to luxury lodge itineraries and longer expedition-style climbs, with departures shaped around how you want to pace the mountains.
Licensed guides and office staff train regularly on mountain safety and guest care. Porters are insured, fairly paid, and equipped for the trail, with sensible load limits on lodge routes. We work with remote communities through sustainable tourism, including support for education in village areas, so your booking helps local people as well as your own adventure.
Operated by Himalayan Adventure Treks & Tours, a partner of adventuro.
Bagmati Province, Nepal
From $7000
