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Annapurna Circuit Trek Guided Itinerary

Annapurna Circuit Trek Guided Itinerary is the 21-day option for Annapurna Circuit Trek. It is graded moderate and reaches about 5,416 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs.

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Trip snapshot

Days21 days

Distance209 km

Total climb6,860M

High point5,416M

What this trip is like

Stay style: Accommodation follows the standard overnight pattern for this route, with exact properties confirmed closer to departure.

Food and support: Meals usually follow the standard route pattern, with lodge, camp, or trail food depending on the stage.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Kathmandu [Itinerary Starts]

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel or Adventure Alternative guesthouse.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: -
Moving time: Flexible

Day 2

Rest & Briefing in Kathmandu

Rest day and acclimatisation to jet lag. There is also the possibility of Kathmandu city sightseeing. Trek briefing will follow.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: Flexible

Day 3

Kathmandu - Ngadi (drive)

Kathmandu, Ngadi (drive). Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 560 metres of descent, a high point near 840 metres. Typical moving time is around 2 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 2h

Day 4

Ngadi - Jagat

This stage covers Ngadi, Jagat. Expect moderate difficulty, about 430 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 1,270 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 430M
Moving time: 5h

Day 5

Jagat - Dharapani

This stage covers Jagat, Dharapani. Expect moderate difficulty, about 690 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 1,960 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 690M
Moving time: 5h

Day 6

Dharapani - Chame

This stage covers Dharapani, Chame. Expect moderate difficulty, about 750 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 2,710 metres. Typical moving time is around 6 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 750M
Moving time: 6h

Day 7

Chame - Pisang

This stage covers Chame, Pisang. Expect moderate difficulty, about 600 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 3,310 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 600M
Moving time: 5h

Day 8

Pisang - Manang

This stage covers Pisang, Manang. Expect moderate difficulty, about 230 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 3,540 metres. Typical moving time is around 4 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 230M
Moving time: 4h

Day 9

Rest day in Manang

Rest day in Manang. Spend a day relaxing and acclimatizing with a day hike to the Ice Lake, high above the valley floor at 4600m.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 1,060M
Moving time: Flexible

Day 10

Manang - Yak Kharka

This stage covers Manang, Yak Kharka. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 580 metres of descent, a high point near 4,020 metres. Typical moving time is around 4 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 4h

Day 11

Yak Kharka - Thorung Phedi

This stage covers Yak Kharka, Thorung Phedi. Expect moderate difficulty, about 520 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 4,540 metres. Typical moving time is around 4 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 520M
Moving time: 4h

Day 12

Thorung Phedi - Thorung La - Muktinath

This stage covers Thorung Phedi, Thorung La, Muktinath. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 24 metres of descent, a high point near 4,516 metres. Typical moving time is around 8 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 8h

Day 13

Muktinath - Tatopani (by vehicle)

This stage covers Muktinath, Tatopani (by vehicle). Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 3,326 metres of descent, a high point near 1,190 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 5h

Day 14

Tatopani - Sikha

This stage covers Tatopani, Sikha. Expect moderate difficulty, about 740 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 1,930 metres. Typical moving time is around 4 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 740M
Moving time: 4h

Day 15

Sikha - Gorepani

This stage covers Sikha, Gorepani. Expect moderate difficulty, about 923 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 2,853 metres. Typical moving time is around 3 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 923M
Moving time: 3h

Day 16

Gorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani

Gorepani to Tadapani. Early morning climb for around 1 – 2 hours to Poon Hill (3210m) to see the sunrise over the Himalayas, including the Doulagiri and Annapurna Range. Back at the lodge for breakfast and a walk descending for 4 – 5 hours to Tadapan

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 357M
Moving time: 6h

Day 17

Tadapani - Ghandruk

This stage covers Tadapani, Ghandruk. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 1,270 metres of descent, a high point near 1,940 metres. Typical moving time is around 4 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 4h

Day 18

Ghandruk - Nayapul (Trek) then drive to Pokhara

Ghandruk, Nayapul (Trek) then drive to Pokhara. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 1,100 metres of descent, a high point near 840 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: 5h

Day 19

Rest Day and sightseeing Pokhara

Rest day and sightseeing around Pokhara, overnight in hotel.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: Flexible

Day 20

Pokhara - Kathmandu (fly*) [Itinerary Ends]

Pokhara flight* to arrive in Kathmandu in the morning. The remainder of the day can be spent resting and/or sightseeing.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 560M
Moving time: Flexible

Day 21

Depart for home or stay on in Kathmandu

Depart for home or stay on in Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 1,400 metres.

Distance: Flexible
Climb: 0M
Moving time: Flexible