Round Annapurna Trek 18 Days
Trip Facts
Group size
1-20+
Duration
18 Days
Trip Mode
Private Vehicle
Level of difficulty
Easy
Max. Altitude:
5416m
Best Season
Sep-Nov/Late Feb-May
Accommodation
Tea House/Lodge
Start/End
Kathmandu
Trip Highlights
- Cross the legendary Thorong La Pass (5,416m) with breathtaking Himalayan views.
- Explore the cultural highland villages of Manang, Pisang, and Muktinath.
- Walk through dramatic landscapes from lush valleys to alpine desert.
- Visit the sacred Muktinath Temple, a spiritual center for Hindus and Buddhists.
- Experience authentic Gurung, Thakali, and Tibetan-influenced communities.
- Trek the world-famous Kali Gandaki Gorge, one of the deepest on earth.
- Enjoy constant views of Annapurna II, III, IV, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, and Pisang Peak.
Overview
Firstly, the round Annapurna trek offers one of the most diverse treks in the world, and this trek is one of the most famous treks in Nepal. Further, the total area of this Annapurna trek is estimated to be 300km. Next, this trek starts from the lush sub-tropical forest below 800m altitudes.
Above all, in this Round Annapurna Trek, you will know the lifestyle of the Magar, Gurung, and Chhetri communities. The decor changes daily from rice paddies and pine forests to Tibet-like countryside on the northern slopes of the Himalayas in the Manang District. After Manang, the territorial go high altitude ice desert over Thorung La pass 5416m, located at the height of which is considered the most bottomless ravine in the world, five times deeper than the Grand Canyon.
The Kali Gandaki River cuts deeply between Mt. Annapurna (8091m) to the east and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) to the west. The stunning view of mountains, diverse flora, and fauna in the lower forests, passing via Ghorepani with a sunrise view from nearby Poon Hill.
Round Annapurna Trek journey will take you through the most spectacular and picturesque locations. There will be many sites and places to visit, like monasteries Gompa and temples. The incredible thing about this trek is this trek offers a wide variety of locations like snowcapped mountains, Rocky Mountains, pastureland, barren areas, rivers, streams, lakes, and many more.
You will encounter communities and people living in remote aareas and visit the famous villages of Tamang, Sherpa, and Gurungs. And the Round Annapurna Trek amazes you with a visit to the holy site Muktinath and the renowned Jomsom.
Annapurna 1 is a famous mountain and the world’s tenth-highest mountain. Know that this Round Annapurna Trek will offer us more than that, mountains that are more than 8000m high. En route to that, there will be an abundance of natural beauty which will diffidently give soothing to our eyes.
We will be thrilled by the breathtaking scenery of nature, mountains, rivers, and landscape. Further, the local inhabitant of that area will give you a sense of respect for them. We will have peace of mind and be free from all the boredom and stress.
Itinerary
We will meet you at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. When you have had time to settle in and freshen up after your long fight, you will be invited to visit our office for a briefing about your program. You will meet with your trekking guide and discuss the equipment needed for the trekking.
We will have your welcome dinner at the hotel.
Location:
Kathmandu
Altitude Different:
1,400M
Accommodation:
Hotel in Kathmandu
There are too many places in Kathmandu to visit in a day. So, we will visit the most famous sites, explore the city, and buy souvenirs. The highlight of this day is that you will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu, like Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Bauddhanath, and many more, which hold religious significance.
Other historical sites include Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. We will rest for the day and drop you off at your hotel.
Location:
Kathmandu
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
1,400M
Accommodation:
Hotel in Kathmandu
The next day in the early morning, we will drive to Basisahar with a distance of 800m by road by tourist bus and then trek to Bhulbule for hours. We will spend our night in a beautiful guest house and have a delicious Nepali dinner.
Location:
Bhulbule
Duration:
6 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
840m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
The following sunrise, we will get ready to trek toward another destination, Jaget. The elevation will be 1,340 meters, and we will walk for about 6 hours. Moreover, our trail will be mostly ascension, and you will be amazed by spectacular views of the hilly landscape.
Location:
Jagat
Duration:
6 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
1,340m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
On the fifth day, we will be trekking to Dharapani, observing the views of mountains, hills, etc., for 7 hours. You might be a little exhausted, but the scenery will make it worth your while. Once we get there, we will stay for the night and relax.
Location:
Dharapani
Duration:
7 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
1,850m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
All the members will get ready to climb up to Chame with 2810m and 10529 ft. through the areas of Danaque, Timamg, and Koto approx for 6 hours. This will be a wonderful lifetime experience for you.
Location:
Chame
Duration:
6 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
2,710m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
The following day, we will trek uphill toward Upper Pisang. The ascension trail crosses a suspension bridge and a coniferous forest. Today, you will also see the astounding views of Mt. Annapurna II and Pisang Peak from a small village on the Upper Pisang.
Location:
Upper Pisang
Duration:
5 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
3,210m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
You have more exciting journeys ahead today. The previous day’s climb would have refreshed you, so we would walk toward Manang Valley. Now, the trail of Annapurna Circuit Begins. Again, your journey is full of insightful views of the mountains.
Location:
Manang
Duration:
7 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
3,560m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
As we will be tired through these treks on the ninth day, it will be an acclimatization day side trip to Ice Lake, Meloropa cave, or Gangapurna Glacier walk as per your choice for 7 hours during the day.
Location:
Manang
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
3,560m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
Once you explore the distinct culture of Manang Valley, we will head to Yak Kharka. The trail is steeper and leads to an alpine landscape. Yak Kharka is a beautiful village with few settlements and a resting point for travelers of Annapurna Circuit.
Location:
Yak Kharka
Duration:
4 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
4,100m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
This day could be more challenging as it primarily has uphills and barely any plain areas. We will pass through Ledar Village, the last village we pass by before reaching Thorang Phedi. All your hard work will be worth it once you see the exciting views of mountains like Gudang, Thorung, Khatungkan, and many more.
Location:
Thorong Phedi
Duration:
4–5 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
4,540m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
You will finally get to the World’s Highest Pass on the eleventh day, Thorang La Pass. From such a height, you will be amazed by the scenery you’ll see here. It is a paradise for photographers and nature lovers. After you cross the pass, you will reach a famous temple, Muktinath.
Location:
Muktinath
Duration:
8–9 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
5,416m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
Considered the home of Lord Vishnu, Muktinath is a sacred temple for Hindus. It also signifies Hindu-Buddhist harmony through nunnery. You will learn many things about these religions on this day’s tour.
After exploration, we will start descending toward Jomsom, the windiest town in Nepal. You can see many natural sceneries from your room window in this place.
Location:
Jomsom
Duration:
5–6 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
3,820m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
We will be trekking to Tukuche and Kobang and taking a bus to Tatopani natural hot spring with 1140m. We will be having a wonderful time over there.
Location:
Tatopani
Duration:
5–6 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
2,850m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
After the complication of trekking, we will drive back to Pokhara and stay at the hotel on a concerned day.
Location:
Pokhara
Duration:
6–8 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
1,140m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
Pokhara is Lake City, so you will visit many Lakes and possibly go boating on this day. Moreover, there are multiple caves to explore, like Bat Cave, Mahendra Cave, and Gupteswor Cave. Our tour guide will help you explore many tourist areas possible in a day.
Location:
Pokhara
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
820m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
Finally, with our tour guide, you will return to Kathmandu by a comfy tourist bus. Your trip would have been exhausting, so you can rest easy on the bus or enjoy the green scenery of the Hilly region. We will have a celebratory dinner in the evening with our whole trekking team and celebrate our successful journey.
Location:
Kathmandu
Duration:
7 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
1,310m
Accommodation:
Hotel in Kathmandu
After completing our Annapurna Circuit, we will drop you at the Tribhuwan Internation Airport. It’s time for you to return home. You will be returning with nothing but good memories and beautiful souvenirs.
Price Includes
- Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers by private vehicle.
- All transportation: Kathmandu- Besisahar- Chyamje, Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu
- One Government license holder experienced, trekking guide (trained in Wilderness First Aid& altitude sickness).
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of guide and porter during the trip
- Food all along the trip (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment (including accommodation in Pokhara)
- Annapurna Conservation Area Trekking Permit.
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map (in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all Government Taxes
- Mobile SIM Card that works all over Nepal and a map of the trekking region
- Welcome/Farewell Nepali Dinner in Kathmandu (Complimentary)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Carried by the guide) Aarogya PC-303 Portable Vital Signs Monitor Device
Price Excludes
- International airfare .
- Nepal visa (can be obtained at the airport or immigration counters at the borders: USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days and two passport-size photographs are required).
- Your travel and medical insurance.
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc.
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the Agent / Agency.
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on charted Flights / Helicopter.
Add-ons & Options
1. Accommodation Booking in Kathmandu:
We can arrange your hotel stay in Kathmandu for a smooth and stress-free arrival.
✅ Double Room: USD 55 per night (cost can be shared between two trekkers)
✅ Single Room: USD 45 per night
📍 Centrally located near Thamel – close to gear shops, great restaurants, and cultural sites.
2. Private Jeep Transfer & Flights:
We offer comfortable and convenient private jeep services from Kathmandu to Besisahar and Flight/Jeep arrangement from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
3. Porter Services:We can arrange a reliable, experienced porter to support your trek.
✅ Contact us for current rates and availability.
4. Accommodation Booking in Pokhara:
We can also assist with hotel bookings in Pokhara for your pre- or post-trek stay.
✅ Contact us for current rates and availability.
📍 Centrally located near Pokhara– close to gear shops, great restaurants, and cultural sites.
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FAQ's for Round Annapurna Trek 18 Days
General
It's a classic trek that circles the entire Annapurna mountain range, offering one of the most diverse trekking experiences in the world.
The best seasons are Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May) due to stable weather and clear skies.
Itinerary & Duration
The standard trip is 18 days, which includes travel to and from Kathmandu and the trekking days.
The trek begins with a drive to Besisahar, then follows the circuit, crosses the high Thorong La Pass, and descends into the Mustang region.
Difficulty & Preparation
The trek is considered strenuous due to its length, high altitude, and the challenging Thorong La Pass.
You should have excellent physical fitness and stamina. It is recommended to train for several weeks with cardio and strength exercises.
Transportation
The trek begins with a long drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar or a nearby trailhead.
The trek typically ends with a drive from Pokhara or Tatopani back to Kathmandu.
Altitude and Safety
The trek crosses the Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters (17,769 feet).
The risk is high. The itinerary includes acclimatization days, especially in Manang, to help your body adjust to the altitude.
Accommodation & Food
You will stay in teahouses and lodges, with accommodations becoming more basic at higher altitudes.
You can find a variety of local meals, with Dal Bhat being the most common and safest option.
Preparation and Gear
Essential gear includes a high-quality sleeping bag, a down jacket, and sturdy trekking boots for varying climates.
You should also bring a first-aid kit, water purification tablets, and a power bank.
Permit and Cost
You need a Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Card and an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP).
The cost varies, but an 18-day guided package can range from $1,000 to $1,500 per person.
Service and Guide
A guide is highly recommended for safety and is a legal requirement for trekking in Nepal.
Yes, you can hire a porter to carry your main luggage, and their services are often included in a package cost.
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