Annapurna Circuit Trek 16D/15N (From Kathmandu)

Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule [840m] 7:00 hours

Begin your adventure by taking a bus from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule [840m] which will take about 7 hours. You will stay in a guesthouse in Bhulbhule that night.

Bhulbhule to Chamje [1430m] 6:30 hours

Begin your trek to Chamje [1430m], passing through beautiful paddy fields and ascending through rhododendron forests.

Chamje to Bagarchap [2160m] 6:30 hours

Trek to Bagarchap [2160m], crossing various impressive suspension bridges and climbing steeply on winding trails. This village was partly destroyed due to a devastating landslide in 1995. There you can view the magnificent Annapurna II and visit the Tibetan Monastery.

Bagarchap to Chame [2630m] 5:30 hours

As you climb higher in altitude you will trek into pine and oak forests up to Chame [2630m] and relax by its famous hot springs.

Chame to Pisang [3190m] 6:00 hours

Trek to Pisang [3190m] following through the river valley and admiring the splendid views of Pisang Peak and Annapurna II.

Pisang to Manang [3540m] 5:30 hours.

Trek to Manang [3540m] walking through cultivated fields of grazing Yak, with majestic views of the Annapurna range.

Acclimatization day in Manang

At Manang [3540m] spend a day among interesting yaks and silent monasteries to acclimatize. Visit the Himalayan Rescue Association and admire the spectacular views of the surroundings.

Manang to Ledar [4250m] 5:00 hours - Ledar to Thorung Phedi [4450m] 4:30 hours OR to High Camp [4925m]

Once your batteries recharged, hike to Ledar [4250m] moving through gorgeous alpine pastures to scrubby forests of juniper. The next day, trek either to Thorung Phedi [4450m], or if you are feeling strong, you have the option of continuing until you reach High Camp [4925m] where you can stay the night before crossing the high pass.

Manang to Ledar [4250m] 5:00 hours - Ledar to Thorung Phedi [4450m] 4:30 hours OR to High Camp [4925m]

Once your batteries recharged, hike to Ledar [4250m] moving through gorgeous alpine pastures to scrubby forests of juniper. The next day, trek either to Thorung Phedi [4450m], or if you are feeling strong, you have the option of continuing until you reach High Camp [4925m] where you can stay the night before crossing the high pass.

High camp to Muktinath [3800m] 7:00 hours - Muktinath to Marpha [2670m] 6:30 hours.

Descend steeply down to the grassy slopes of Muktinath [3800m], an important pilgrimage site. Then descend until Marpha [2670m] the next day passing by some beautiful ancient monasteries.

High camp to Muktinath [3800m] 7:00 hours - Muktinath to Marpha [2670m] 6:30 hours.

Descend steeply down to the grassy slopes of Muktinath [3800m], an important pilgrimage site. Then descend until Marpha [2670m] the next day passing by some beautiful ancient monasteries.

Marpha to Kalopani [2460m] 5:30 hours-Kalopani to Tatopani [1190m] 6 hours.

Hike to Kalopani [2460m] and then Tatopani [1190m], which is named after its hot springs. Along the way, you will walk along the Kaligandaki river and trek through the world’s deepest gorge, the Kaligandaki Gorge, surrounded by the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. After long days of trekking you can indulge in the relaxing hot springs at Kalopani [2460m] and Tatopani [1190m] surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Marpha to Kalopani [2460m] 5:30 hours-Kalopani to Tatopani [1190m] 6 hours.

Hike to Kalopani [2460m] and then Tatopani [1190m], which is named after its hot springs. Along the way, you will walk along the Kaligandaki river and trek through the world’s deepest gorge, the Kaligandaki Gorge, surrounded by the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. After long days of trekking you can indulge in the relaxing hot springs at Kalopani [2460m] and Tatopani [1190m] surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Tatopani to Ghorepani [2870m] 7:00 hours - Ghorepani (Poon hill) to Nayapul 7:00 hours - Drive to Pokhara [820m] 1:30 hours.

Your last ascent to Ghorepani [2870m] will reward you with incredible scenery.  Make your final descent to Nayapul [1050m] where your trek comes to an end. Then take a bus to Pokhara. Look back at the mountains and awe at this amazing experience as you drive back to the pretty lakeside town of Pokhara, where you will spend the night.

Tatopani to Ghorepani [2870m] 7:00 hours - Ghorepani (Poon hill) to Nayapul 7:00 hours - Drive to Pokhara [820m] 1:30 hours.

Your last ascent to Ghorepani [2870m] will reward you with incredible scenery.  Make your final descent to Nayapul [1050m] where your trek comes to an end. Then take a bus to Pokhara. Look back at the mountains and awe at this amazing experience as you drive back to the pretty lakeside town of Pokhara, where you will spend the night.

Bus Pokhara to Kathmandu

Today you will be taking a bus back to Kathmandu, where your trip will come to an end. We wish you safe travels!