Annapurna Circuit Trek

Trip highlights

Day-by-day itinerary

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   Day 1 · Drive Kathmandu → Besisahar → Chame

   Long scenic drive up the Marsyangdi valley to Chame (2,670 m).

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   Day 2 · Chame → Pisang

   Forested trail beneath Paungda Danda rock face to Pisang (3,300 m).

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   Day 3 · Pisang → Manang

   Upper route via Ghyaru for Annapurna II and IV views, descending to Manang (3,540 m).

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   Day 4 · Acclimatisation day in Manang

   Day hike to Gangapurna Lake or Ice Lake to aid acclimatisation.

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   Day 5 · Manang → Yak Kharka

   Gentle climb into yak pastures at Yak Kharka (4,050 m).

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   Day 6 · Yak Kharka → Thorong Phedi

   Short, careful climb to the base of the pass at Thorong Phedi (4,540 m).

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   Day 7 · Thorong Phedi → Thorong La → Muktinath

   Pre-dawn start over Thorong La (5,416 m), then a long descent to the sacred town of Muktinath.

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   Day 8 · Muktinath → Marpha

   Visit Muktinath temple, then descend through Kagbeni into the Kali Gandaki to apple-famous Marpha.

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   Day 9 · Marpha → Tatopani

   Travel down-valley to the riverside hot springs of Tatopani (1,190 m).

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    Day 10 · Tatopani → Ghorepani

    Steady climb through rhododendron forest to Ghorepani (2,860 m).

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    Day 11 · Poon Hill sunrise → Tadapani

    Dawn climb of Poon Hill for the Dhaulagiri–Annapurna panorama, then trek to Tadapani.

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    Day 12 · Tadapani → Ghandruk → Nayapul → Pokhara

    Descend through Gurung Ghandruk and drive to lakeside Pokhara.

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    Day 13 · Pokhara at leisure

    Relax by Phewa Lake; optional boating or a Sarangkot sunrise.

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    Day 14 · Drive/fly Pokhara → Kathmandu

    Return to Kathmandu and trip conclusion.