Trip Itinerary
Note that the itinerary for the Annapurna Circuit will change slightly in 2012. By next year we expect the roadhead for the Annapurna Circuit trail to have advanced along the Maryangdi Valley as far as Syange. This will make a complete circuit of the Annapurnas possible within an 18 day period. From April 2012 our ANC itineraries will reflect this change. Note that it is also possible to walk the circuit from Syange to Jomsom in a 15 day (Land Only) trek. Please see our Annapurna Circuit Lodge Trek .
Day 1: Rendezvous at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Complimentary airport transfers are provided. KE group package services begin with the evening meal.
Day 2: We drive across country on the Pokhara road to the Marsyangdi River and follow this to the roadhead at Besisahar (823m. / 2700ft.). Camp.
Day 3: A first easy day of trekking alongside the river to Ngadi (c.900m. / 2900ft.). Camp
Day 4: Climb up to Bahundanda (1300m. / 4265ft.), then drop back down to the river. We cross a suspension bridge at Syange and ascend to Jagat (1314m. / 4311ft.). Camp.
Day 5: . Climbing to Chamje we then descend and cross the river, entering the Buddhist region of Manang at Tal. We cross the river again to reach Dharapani (1943m. / 6375ft.). Camp.
Day 6: Trek through Bagar Chap and Koto with views of Manaslu and Annapurna 2, to the important village of Chame (2713m. / 8900ft.). Camp.
Day 7: We cross the river several times today, passing a spectacular gorge section to a more open valley at Lower Pisang (3150m. / 10,335ft.). Camp.
Day 8: There are two options today. A high route via Ghyaru and Ngawal villages or more easily along the river. Trails come together at Braga and continue to Manang (3520m. /11,549ft.). Camp.
Day 9: A rest and acclimatisation day in Manang. There are several options for day hikes.
Day 10: Leaving the Maryangdi River, we trek via several isolated tea houses to Yak Kharka (4000m. / 13,123ft.). Camp.
Day 11: The valley narrows again, en route to the foot of the Thorung La and the several lodges at Phedi (4420m. / 14,500ft.). Camp.
Day 12: An early start for the climb to the Thorung La (5416m. / 17,769ft.). We have spectacular views from this major pass across the Himalaya. We descend to Muktinath (3800m. / 12,467ft.). Camp.
Day 13: We continue our descent to the Kali Gandaki River and trek via Jomsom (2715m. / 8907ft.) to the pretty Tibetan refugee village of Marpha. Camp.
Day 14: Trekking in the deepest gorge in the world between the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri, we enter the greener southern Himalaya and descend to Kalopani (2530m. / 8300ft.). Camp.
Day 15: We continue our descent of the Kali Gandaki river valley passing prosperous Takali villages en route to the hot springs at Tatopani (1189m. / 3900ft.). Camp.
Day 16: A day for rest and relaxation at the thermal pools of Tatopani.
Day 17: Today we leave the Kali Gandaki behind, and climb once more to reach Ghorepani (2855m. / 9367ft.). Camp.
Day 18: We have an optional ascent of Poon Hill at dawn for the sunrise over Dhalugiri and the Annapurnas. We then descend via some 3000 stone steps to Hille (1524m. / 5000ft.). Camp.
Day 19: A final day of easy trekking to the roadhead at Naya Pul from where we transfer to Pokhara. The afternoon is free for exploring this quiet lakeside town. Hotel.
Day 20: We fly along the Himalaya to Kathmandu. Transfer to the group hotel.
Day 21: KE group package services end after lunch. Complimentary airport transfers are provided.
