The Annapurna Circuit Trek

Trekking Highlights: 
Experience the sub-tropical climate of bamboo forests to fresh white alpine snow in the high mountains. Embark on  a non-technical climb over the famous Thorung La (17,599ft.), the highest trekking pass in the world, explore Muktinath temple, a Hindu and Buddhist’s pilgrimage site for centuries, and Jwala Mai Temple, where a flame of natural gas burns from a trickle of water. You will also trek along the Kali Gandaki river valley, the largest river valley in the world,  in between the shadow of Dhaulagiri (26,794ft) and Annapurna I (26,545ft), Jomsom (the capital of the Mustang District and a famous village for apple farming), rich culture, religion and heritage of ethnic people like Mananges, Gurung, Thakali, Magar and Tibetan people.
Trek Overview:
  • Duration: 14 days in Nepal
  • Difficulty Level: ■■■■□ | Moderate to Strenuous
  • Elevation: 2,500 feet to 17,700 feet
  • Trekking Season: Mid March to late May, Late September to Mid November
  • Details: 1 Porter for 2 Members (tea house lodging trek)

PROPOSED ITINERARY– 14 days in Nepal
DAYS
​VENUES
​​ELEVATION​
approx.
​TRAVEL TIME
Day 1
Arrive in Katmandu
4,300 ft
N/A
Day 2
Drive to Besisahar, Jagat Village
2,500 - ​4,300 ft
N/A
Day 3
Trek to Dharapani
6,100 ft
7-8 hrs
Day 4
Trek to Chame
​8,700 ft
5-6 hrs
Day 5
Trek to Upper Pisang
10,660 ft
4-5 hrs
Day 6
Trek to Manang
11,545 ft
6-7 hrs
Day 7
Manang acclimatize day 
11,545 ft
NA
Day 8
Thorong Phedi
14,800 ft
5 hrs
Day 9
Thorong La summit then Muktinath
17,770 ft
7-8 hrs
Day 10
Jomsom
9,000 ft
4-5 hours
Day 11
Fly to Pokhara
9,000 ft ​- ​2,700 ft
2.5 hrs
​Day 12
Pokhara
​2,700 ft
NA
Day 13
Fly to Kathmandu 
​2,700 ft - 4,300 ft
30 min
Day 14
Fly home
​4,300 ft
NA