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Annapurna Circuit Trek Outline Itinerary

Date : February 4, 2025

Time : 11:08 am

Annapurna Circuit Trek Outline Itinerary Plan

Day 1: Kathmandu to Jagat

Jagat- 1,290 m / 4,232 ft – 10 hrs

Day 2: Jagat to Dharapani

Dharapani – 1,830 m / 6,003 ft – 7 hrs

Day 3: Dharapani to Chame

Chame – 2,710 m / 8,891 ft – 6 hrs

Day 4: Chame to Pisang

Pisang – 3,300 m / 10,826 ft – 5 hrs

Day 5: Pisang to Manang

Manang – 3,540 m / 11,614 ft – 6 hrs

Day 6: Acclimatization Day (Day Trip to Praken Gompa)

Manang – 3,540 m / 11,614 ft – 3 hrs

Day 7: Manang to Yak Kharka

Yak Kharka – 4,110 m / 13,484 ft – 4 hrs

Day 8: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi

Thorong Phedi – 4,600 m / 15,091 ft – 3 hrs

Day 9: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La

Muktinath – 3,800 m / 12,467 ft – 9 hrs

Day 10: Muktinath to Jomsom

Jomsom – 2,643 m / 8,759 ft – 6 hrs

Day 11: Jomsom to Pokhara by Public Bus

Pokhara – 822 m / 2,696 ft – 8 hr

 

Day 1: Kathmandu to Jagat

  •  Trek time: 12 hours
  •  Distance: 213 km / 132 miles
  •  Accommodation: Tea House

Today, we travel by road to Jagat on the Annapurna Circuit Trek. The route starts off on the main highway but deteriorates into a bumpy, dusty road after a few hours. 

This journey can either be undertaken by public bus, which is included in the trek cost, or by private jeep, for which you pay extra. The difference between the two is both comfort and time.

You can leave your Kathmandu hotel after breakfast with a private jeep, whereas with the public bus, you will leave your hotel around 5:30 a.m. to reach the bus station on time.  

Day 2: Trek from Jagat to Dharapani

  •  Trek time: 7 hours
  •  Distance: 15 km / 9 miles
  •  Accommodation: Tea House

Today is the first day of the trek—excitement is rising! You can follow a dirt road out of the village or a shortcut to many tiring stone steps (beware of Nepali shortcuts!). 

One of the highlights of the day is a 200-meter waterfall near the village of Chyamche. Interestingly, there are several suspension bridges to cross, high cliffs to see, a green valley to cross, and more waterfalls to admire.

Just before the village of Tal, which is a good lunch stop,  there is a Welcome to Manang gate beckoning visitors in. Then, it’s just another couple of hours of hiking to Dharapani, passing through villages and over another suspension bridge.

Day 3: Trek from Dharapani to Chame

  •  Trek time: 7 hours
  •  Distance: 15 km / 9 miles
  •  Accommodation: Tea House

If you didn’t give your permits at the checkpost yesterday, do so today before leaving Dharapani.   

Today, the trail goes through the Marsyangdi River valley, with mountains in the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges towering overhead. At the start of today’s trek, there is a lot of elevation to gain—600 m — so take things slow, with lots of breaks. 

By the time you reach Timang village, the scenery looks almost alpine.  At this point, the trail gets easier through pine forests and villages.  Look out for more beautiful waterfalls today. 

On reaching Chame you will notice there are a few shops where you can perhaps replenish your snack store.  We have been told it is sometimes possible to buy apple pie here at least one of the hotels!

Day 4: Chame to Upper Pisang –  Upper Pisang

  •  Trek time: 6 hours
  •  Distance: 13.2km / 8.2 miles
  •  Accommodation: Tea House

Start the day with beautiful forest lands before hitting more steep stone stairs. With Annapurna II and IV and the Lamjung Himal on view today, you can use the image of the gorgeous mountains to spur you on over the challenging parts of the trail. 

Passing through different villages, Bhratang has an apple orchard with a café —a great place to stop! Then it’s time to push on to Upper Pisang, which is a culturally interesting village in its own right.

Day 5: Upper Pisang to Manang

  •  Trek time: 8 hours
  •  Distance: 17 km /10.6 miles
  •  Accommodation: Tea House

This is a tough day with a hard climb to Ghyaru village from Pisang. 

But from Ghyaru, the views are simply stunning, and it’s a great place to stop, drink plenty of water, and take in the surrounding Annapurna mountain range.  Then push on to Ngawal and lunch. 

We should note that on this challenging day at this altitude, some people may feel the effects of the height. 

If you and your group are feeling fine, you can make a short detour to Braga Gompa, which has panoramic views. Otherwise, we push on to Manang, and you can visit Braga Gompa on the acclimatization day coming up.

Day 6: Acclimatization Day in Manang

  •  Accommodation: Tea House

Manang is a large and interesting market town where we can get real coffee!  However, the best way to acclimate to cross the high pass is to be active and not sit around in a coffee shop.  So have your coffee and get moving!

Several hikes can be done from Manang, including Praken Gompa. To reach the gompa, you must head from the east side of Manang to a stupa and follow a narrow path of sea buckthorn bushes. One reward for reaching the gompa is the stunning views of Annapurna II, IV, Gangapurna, and Tarke Kang. 

You can also backtrack to Braga Gompa if you did not visit it the day before – it is about 3km away. 

Alternatively, if you feel the effects of the height, it is only a short hike to Gangapurna Lake.  Situated at the base of Gangapurna Peak this lake is believed to be sacred.  Here, people come to ask for blessings and spiritual energy. Therefore, it is a good place to relax and regain physical and mental strength.

Day 7: Manang to Yak Kharka

  •  Trek time: 5 hours
  •  Distance: 8.4km / 5.2 miles
  •  Accommodation: Tea House

The trail goes up to the village of Ghunsang, and as we rise again in altitude, we must monitor our bodies for signs of altitude-related problems. 

Thankfully, getting some tea in Ghungsang village and recovering before heading off on the final stretch is possible. The trail follows some ascents and descents until finally, we reach a flatter part of the way.

Mules and yaks will be on the road today, so take care when passing them on the narrow trails. We overnight in the aptly named Yak Kharka (yak pasture).

Day 8: Yak Kharka to Phedi

  •  Trek time: 4 to 5 hours
  •  Distance: 8.5 km / 5.2 miles
  •  Accommodation: Tea House

It may not be a long trekking day, but the high altitude and resulting thinner oxygen can make it a bit touchy.

Today, there are landslide areas to cross, which are even more challenging at the high altitude, but when safely across, there is stunning scenery, including Annapurna II, II, and IV, to gaze at. 

And once you reach Phedi, you might be pleasantly surprised to find some pastry items in the teashop!

Day 9: Trek to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass

  •  Trek time: 9 to 10 hours
  •  Distance: 199 km / 123 miles

Today is the last day of our trip. After exploring the Hindu pilgrimage site at Muktinath, you will drive by public transport to the lakeside town of Pokhara to enjoy some well-deserved relaxation and fun.

Muktinath: a Hindu temple is one of the world’s highest temples at 3,800 m /  12,467 ft.  It has 108 water spouts, which pious people will bathe in.  Rather cold!  It also has a flame that never goes out… it is assumed it is some underground natural gas source. 

According to Hindu mythology, a pilgrimage to Muktinath will help achieve Nirvana.  The surrounding town is busy with pilgrims from Nepal and India and trekkers from around the world.

Pokhara: Situated on the banks of the Phewa Lake, this is a great place to relax after trekking and is very popular with international and local tourists. 

Day 10: Muktinath to Jomson

  •  Trek time: 9 hours
  •  Distance: 15.1 km / 8.5 miles
  •  Accommodation: Tea House

After breakfast, take the time to explore the Muktinath Temple with its 108 sacred waterspouts, eternal flame, and many pilgrims, before heading down towards Jomson. 

One of the most fascinating villages to explore on the route is Kagbeni.  Set in a desert-like landscape, Kagbeni has an interesting monastery and is a maze of small covered alleyways with strange clay statues that seem totally out of place yet somehow in keeping with this strange village.

It’s a 3—to 4-hour walk along a dry river bed (in the dry seasons!) from Kagbeni to Jomson, so there is plenty of time for lunch in one of Kagbeni’s interesting hotels or restaurants—Yak Donald’s, perhaps!

Jomson is a busy market town with a small airport, hotels, and shops.  You will overnight here before taking a bus to Pokhara the next day.

Day 11: Jomson to Pokhara

  •  Trek time: 8 hours
  •  Distance: 150 km / 93 miles
  •  Accommodation: Tea House

After breakfast, depart for Pokhara by public transport (included in the trek cost). A private jeep, which allows you to stop where you wish for photographs or rest breaks, will be hired at an extra charge.

The road from Jomson to Pokhara is bumpy, interesting, and long. Finally, we reach the busy tourist town of Pokhara. Situated on Fewa Lake, Pokhara is a relaxing place to stop after a trek and attracts many foreign and domestic tourists. You may be very happy to have a better standard of accommodation tonight!

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