Annapurna Circuit — Around the massif, over the Thorong La
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Nepal · Nepal

Annapurna Circuit

Around the massif, over the Thorong La

Max altitude17,769 ft5,416 m
Duration14 days
Distance160 km
BasecampBesisahar
DifficultyDifficult
Best seasonsMarch · April · May · October · November

The trek

The classic circuit of the Annapurna massif, climbing through every climate zone from subtropical valley to the snow of the 5,416-metre Thorong La.

The Annapurna Circuit is one of the world's great walks. It loops around the entire Annapurna massif, carrying you from rice terraces and waterfalls in the lowlands, up through pine and rhododendron forest, into the high, dry, Tibetan-flavoured villages of Manang, and over the 5,416-metre Thorong La — one of the highest trekking passes on Earth.

The variety is the draw: in two weeks you pass through more landscapes, cultures and climates than almost any other trek can offer, finishing at the temple of Muktinath and the windy Kali Gandaki gorge. It is a teahouse trek, comfortable underfoot, but the pass day is long, cold and high.

Highlights

  • The 5,416 m Thorong La, one of the highest trekking passes
  • Every climate zone from subtropical valley to high snow
  • The Tibetan-influenced villages of Manang
  • The temple of Muktinath and the Kali Gandaki gorge

From

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  • Small groups, certified mountain leaders
  • Oximeter, oxygen & evacuation plan on every route

Day by day

The itinerary

14 days from Besisahar. Tap any day to read the detail — distances and altitudes are planning figures and may shift with conditions.

A long, scenic road journey leaves Kathmandu and follows the Marsyangdi river up through Besisahar deep into the Annapurna massif. The drive climbs from subtropical lowlands into pine forest, ending at Chame, the administrative centre of the Manang district. First close views of Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II appear along the way.

What's included

  • Teahouse lodging throughout the trek
  • All meals on the trek
  • Certified leader and support staff
  • ACAP and TIMS permits and ground transport
  • Safety equipment and emergency oxygen

Not included

  • International flights and Nepal visa
  • Kathmandu and Pokhara hotels and meals
  • Personal gear, insurance and tips

In the field

The country you'll walk

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Small groups, honest briefings and a crew that has done this route many times over. From ₹89,999 per person.