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Chautari Trails

Annapurna Circuit

Sixteen days around the Annapurna massif, over the Thorong La at 5,416 m and down through Mustang to the hot springs at Tatopani and the view from Poon Hill.

Duration
16 days
Highest point
5,416 m
Difficulty
Strenuous
Group size
up to 12
Best months
Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May
Region
Annapurna अन्नपूर्ण

From, per person in a group of 2–4US$1,290

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For demonstration, not for trip planning. Altitudes, walking times and permit rules here are illustrative. Check current conditions with a licensed agency before you travel.

The trekयात्रा

The road now reaches deep into the Marsyangdi valley, so we drive to Dharapani and start walking where the trail is still a trail.

Upper Pisang and Ngawal take the high route into Manang, which is better for the views and better for acclimatisation.

After the pass we walk down through Kagbeni, soak at Tatopani and finish with sunrise on Poon Hill.

Highlights

  • The Thorong La, 5,416 m
  • The high route through Upper Pisang and Ngawal
  • A rest day in Manang with the Gangapurna glacier
  • Hot springs at Tatopani, sunrise at Poon Hill

Day by dayदिनचर्या

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

    Kathmandu

    Walking
    —
    Distance
    —
    Sleep at
    1,400 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: dinner. Night: Hotel in Kathmandu.

  2. Day 2: Drive to Dharapani

    Kathmandu to Dharapaniधारापानी

    Walking
    —
    Distance
    —
    Sleep at
    1,860 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

    About nine hours by jeep.

  3. Day 3: To Chame

    Dharapani to Chameचामे

    Walking
    5 h 30 min
    Distance
    15.5 km
    Sleep at
    2,670 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  4. Day 4: To Upper Pisang

    Chame to Upper Pisangमाथिल्लो पिसाङ

    Walking
    5 h 30 min
    Distance
    15 km
    Sleep at
    3,300 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  5. Day 5: The high route to Ngawal

    Upper Pisang to Ngawalङावल

    Walking
    4 h
    Distance
    9 km
    Sleep at
    3,660 m
    Highest
    3,740 m

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  6. Day 6: To Manang

    Ngawal to Manangमनाङ

    Walking
    4 h
    Distance
    10 km
    Sleep at
    3,540 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  7. Day 7: Acclimatisation day in Manang

    Manang

    Walking
    6 h
    Distance
    10 km
    Sleep at
    3,540 m
    Highest
    4,600 m

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

    A climb towards Ice Lake, back to Manang to sleep.

  8. Day 8: To Yak Kharka

    Manang to Yak Kharkaयाक खर्क

    Walking
    4 h
    Distance
    9 km
    Sleep at
    4,050 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  9. Day 9: To Thorong Phedi

    Yak Kharka to Thorong Phediथोरोङ फेदी

    Walking
    4 h
    Distance
    7 km
    Sleep at
    4,450 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  10. Day 10: Over the Thorong La to Muktinath

    Thorong Phedi to Muktinathमुक्तिनाथ

    Walking
    9 h
    Distance
    15 km
    Sleep at
    3,800 m
    Highest
    5,416 m

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

    A 4 a.m. start. The longest day of the trip.

  11. Day 11: Through Kagbeni to Jomsom

    Muktinath to Jomsomजोमसोम

    Walking
    5 h 30 min
    Distance
    19 km
    Sleep at
    2,720 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  12. Day 12: Drive to Tatopani hot springs

    Jomsom to Tatopaniतातोपानी

    Walking
    —
    Distance
    —
    Sleep at
    1,190 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  13. Day 13: The long climb to Ghorepani

    Tatopani to Ghorepaniघोरेपानी

    Walking
    7 h
    Distance
    17 km
    Sleep at
    2,860 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  14. Day 14: Poon Hill sunrise, down to Pokhara

    Ghorepani to Pokharaपोखरा

    Walking
    7 h
    Distance
    14 km
    Sleep at
    820 m
    Highest
    3,210 m

    Meals: breakfast, lunch. Night: Hotel in Pokhara.

  15. Day 15: Drive back to Kathmandu

    Pokhara to Kathmandu

    Walking
    —
    Distance
    —
    Sleep at
    1,400 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast. Night: Hotel in Kathmandu.

  16. Day 16: Spare day and farewell dinner

    Kathmandu

    Walking
    —
    Distance
    —
    Sleep at
    1,400 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, dinner. Night: None (trip ends after dinner).

Altitude profile

Altitude profile for Annapurna Circuit: starts at 1,400 m in Kathmandu, highest point 5,416 m on day 10 (the day ending at Muktinath), ends at 1,400 m.
Altitude by day, Annapurna Circuit
DayEnds atAltitudeHighest point
1Kathmandu1,400 m—
2Dharapani1,860 m—
3Chame2,670 m—
4Upper Pisang3,300 m—
5Ngawal3,660 m3,740 m
6Manang3,540 m—
7Manang3,540 m4,600 m
8Yak Kharka4,050 m—
9Thorong Phedi4,450 m—
10Muktinath3,800 m5,416 m
11Jomsom2,720 m—
12Tatopani1,190 m—
13Ghorepani2,860 m—
14Pokhara820 m3,210 m
15Kathmandu1,400 m—
16Kathmandu1,400 m—

Metres above sea level, by day. The dot marks the highest point.

Departuresप्रस्थान

Groups run once 2 people have paid a deposit. Bookings close 7 days before the start.

Upcoming departures, Annapurna Circuit
StartsEndsSeats leftStatusBookPer person (2–4)
Fri 6 Nov 2026Sat 21 Nov 202612OpenBook the departure on Fri 6 Nov 2026US$1,290
Fri 20 Nov 2026Sat 5 Dec 202612OpenBook the departure on Fri 20 Nov 2026US$1,290
Sat 6 Mar 2027Sun 21 Mar 202712OpenBook the departure on Sat 6 Mar 2027US$1,290
Sat 20 Mar 2027Sun 4 Apr 202712OpenBook the departure on Sat 20 Mar 2027US$1,290
Tue 6 Apr 2027Wed 21 Apr 202712OpenBook the departure on Tue 6 Apr 2027US$1,290
Tue 20 Apr 2027Wed 5 May 202712OpenBook the departure on Tue 20 Apr 2027US$1,290

Price by group sizeमूल्य

The more travellers on one booking, the less each pays. A 20% deposit holds your place; the balance is due 30 days before departure.

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Price per person by group size, in USD
Travellers on your bookingPer person
1US$1,615
2–4US$1,290
5–8US$1,215
9–12US$1,160

If you need to cancelरद्द

45 days or more before departure
Everything you have paid is refunded.
15 to 44 days before departure
The deposit is kept; anything paid above it is refunded.
Less than 15 days before departure
No refund.
If we cancel the departure
Everything you have paid is refunded.

Included

  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • One porter for every two trekkers (15 kg each)
  • Teahouse lodging on the trail, twin share
  • Three meals a day on the trail
  • Trekking permits and national park fees
  • Ground transport in the itinerary
  • Jomsom–Pokhara flight
  • Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Not included

  • International flights and Nepal visa
  • Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover
  • Hot showers, charging and wifi at teahouses
  • Drinks, snacks and tips

Permits

  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)

Questionsप्रश्न

What if snow closes the Thorong La?

The pass closes a few days a year. We wait at Thorong Phedi if a clear day is forecast; otherwise we turn back via Manang and the guide re-plans the second half.

Is there a road on the circuit?

Yes, on parts of it. This itinerary drives past the dustiest road sections and walks the older trails where they still exist.

Ask about private datesसोधपुछ

Your own dates, a longer route or a bigger group: tell us and a guide will reply.