Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the best high pass routes in the world, as well as the perfect destination for adventure trekkers who wanna get an experience of the high Himalayana. This trek is more difficult than Annapurna, Manaslu, and Langtang treks. This Annapurna Circuit Trek leads us to high Tilicho Lake (4,919m), amazing Thorong La Pass (5,416m), and the best viewpoint Poon Hill (3,210m).

Especially this Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary is a great option to discover Annapurna Region, where you get to see unique landscapes, nature, waterfalls, lovely villages, hidden valleys, mountains, the world’s deepest Kali Gandaki gorge, and the beautiful Manang and Mustang region. The Annapurna Circuit Trek provides to enjoy rare flora and fauna, the exciting culture of Buddhists, and visit the ancient part of Annapurna Nepal.

After exploring the delightful Tilicho Lake and Thorong La Pass, the trail descends to the famous holy Hindu Temple Muktinath and continues to Jomsom and Poon Hill, which offers a golden sunrise view and panorama Himalayan ranges. Annapurna Circuit offers magical mountains peaks of Mount Annapurna (8,091m), Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Tilicho Himal, Nilgiri, and many more.

Highlights

• World-famous trekking route Annapurna Circuit Trek.
• The beauty of natural and magical landscapes.
• Explore the diverse Nepalese landscape, culture, traditions, and lifestyle.
• Visit famous villages Manang and Mustang.
• World highest Lake, Tilicho Lake 4,924m.
• High Himalayan pass Thorong La Pass 5,416m.
• Hindu and Buddhist holy Muktinath Temple.
• Wonderful viewpoint Poon Hill 3,210m.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Khudi [800m, 7-8 hrs]
Day 04: Trek from Khudi to Sirung [2200m, 6-7 hrs]
Day 05: Trek from Sirung to Jagat [1300m, 6-7 hrs]
Day 06: Trek from Jagat to Dharapani [1960m, 7-8 hrs]
Day 07: Trek from Dharapani to Chame [2710m, 5-6 hrs]
Day 08: Trek from Chame to Pisang [3300m, 5-6 hrs]
Day 09: Trek from Pisang to Manang [3540m, 6-7 hrs]
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Manang
Day 11: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka [4110m, 3-4 hrs]
Day 12: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi [4600m, 3-4 hrs]
Day 13: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath[3800m] via Thorong La pass [5,416m/17,764ft] [7-8 hrs]
Day 14: Trek from Muktinath to Marpha [2670m, 4-5 hrs]
Day 15: Trek from Marpha to Kalopani [2530m, 5-6 hrs]
Day 16: Trek from Kalopani to Tatopani [1200m, 6-7 hrs]
Day 18: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani [2700m, 6-7 hrs]
Day 19: Trek from Tadapani to Pokhara [827m] via Ghandruk [5-6 hrs trek] & [1 hrs drive]
Day 20: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu [1300, 7-8 hrs]
Day 21: Final departure

Best season Annapurna Circuit Trekking

The climatic condition of Annapurna differs from place to place depending upon geographical regions. Nepal’s weather is influenced by a maritime and continental factor and has four different seasons, Autumn (September to November), followed by Winter (December to February), Spring (March to May), and finally, there is Summer/Monsoon (June to August). The best time to go on an Annapurna Circuit Trek is in Spring (March to May) and Autumn (mid-September to November). These are the best times to go on any treks and climbing trips because of stable weather and a moderate climate.