The Annapurna Circuit trek lies in the Annapurna mountain range of Nepal. The total length of this mountain range lies from 160-230 km (100-145mi). The highest point this trek reaches is Thorung La pass (5416m), which touches the Tibetian Plateau at the edge. It is recommended that trekkers climb this route anticlockwise, as this way the altitude gain is slower which reduces the chances of casualty. The mountain scenery, seen at close quarters includes the Annapurna Massif (Annapurna I-IV), Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Pisang Peak, and Paungda Danda.The trek begins at Besisahar or Bhulbhule in the Marshyangdi river valley and concludes in the Kali Gandaki Gorge. Besisahar can be reached after a seven-hour drive from Kathmandu.
Annapurna Circuit Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 : From Kathmandu travel to Besisahar
Day 03 : Trek to Khudi
Day 04 : Trek from Khudi to Bahundanda
Day 05 : Trek from Bahundanda to Jagat
Day 06 : Trek from Jagat to Dharapani
Day 07 : Trek from Dharapani to Chame
Day 08 : Trek from Chame to Upper/Lower Pisang
Day 09 : Trek from Upper/Lower Pisang to Manang
Day 10 : Rest day in Manang
Day 11 : Trek from Manang to Letdar
Day 12 : Trek from Letdar to Thorung Phedi
Day 13 : Trek from Thorung Phedi to Muktinath , crossing the Thorung La en route
Day 14 : Trek from Muktinath to Marpha
Day 15 : Trek from Marpha to Lete
Day 16 : Trek from Lete to Tatopani
Day 17 : Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani
Day 18 : Trek from Ghorepani to Birethanti and travel to Pokhara
Day 19 : Return back to Kathmandu