Annapurna Circuit
Follow the Marsyangdi Valley to Manang, cross Thorong La and return through the Kali Gandaki side of Annapurna.
20 days5,416 m
View itinerary Annapurna Sanctuary, Nepal / Trek
Annapurna Base Camp
Walk from forested foothills into the Annapurna Sanctuary, with village stops and a visit to Poon Hill.
- Duration
- 16 daysOutline programme
- Annapurna Base Camp
- 4,130 mRoute objective
- Season
- Spring and autumnAsk for current dates
- Experience
- Moderate to challenging trekTrek
A closer look at the journey.
The approach to Annapurna Base Camp changes character steadily: cultivated hills give way to rhododendron forest, deeper valleys and the open basin beneath the Annapurna massif. This longer programme includes Ghorepani and Poon Hill before joining the Sanctuary trail through Chhomrong. Pokhara provides the starting point for the mountain journey.
The route visits Machhapuchhre Base Camp before continuing to Annapurna Base Camp and returning through the valley. Expect repeated stone steps and both ascents and descents, rather than a steady uphill walk. Kathmandu and Pokhara time is included in the overall schedule, leaving space to enjoy the journey beyond the trekking days.
- Poon Hill and the forested Ghorepani trail
- Chhomrong and the Modi Khola valley
- The enclosed mountain landscape of the Sanctuary
The route, day by day.
This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.
Day 2Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 3Travel to Pokhara
Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.
Day 4Nayapul to Tikhedhunga
Follow the walking route from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 5Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Follow the walking route from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 6Poon Hill and Tadapani
Walk to the viewpoint if conditions allow, then continue through the forest to Tadapani.
Day 7Tadapani to Chhomrong
Follow the walking route from Tadapani to Chhomrong. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 8Chhomrong to Himalaya
Follow the walking route from Chhomrong to Himalaya. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 9Himalaya to Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Follow the planned trail into the Base Camp area, with the walking pace and overnight stop agreed with your guide.
Day 10Annapurna Base Camp and return to Himalaya
Enter the Annapurna Sanctuary and visit Base Camp before descending.
Day 11Himalaya to Chhomrong
Follow the walking route from Himalaya to Chhomrong. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 12Chhomrong to Pothana
Follow the walking route from Chhomrong to Pothana. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 13Walk out and return to Pokhara
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 14Travel to Kathmandu
Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.
Day 15Visit Bhaktapur
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 16Depart Kathmandu
Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.
A clear plan and quotation.
Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.
Services to discuss
- Local guiding and mountain support arrangements
- City and mountain accommodation, equipment and meal plan
- Ground travel and any domestic flights shown in the agreed programme
- Local access and trip arrangements required for the route
Budget separately
- International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
- Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
- Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
- Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme
Before you set out.
Previous multi-day walking experience and preparation for consecutive mountain days are useful. Discuss the altitude, terrain and pass requirements with the team.
Accommodation: Hotels on the travel stages, with mountain lodges or camps as agreed for the walking route.
Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.
Can the daily walking plan change?
Yes. Weather, trail conditions and the group's pace can affect individual stages. Agree the overall route and any important alternatives with the team.
Does the route include Poon Hill?
Yes. This longer approach goes through Ghorepani and visits the viewpoint when conditions allow before joining the Sanctuary trail.
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