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13-day Annapurna Circuit trek with flights
13
days
The Annapurna Circuit is one of the world's best high-altitude treks! Climb high into the Himalayas and stay in small, traditional villages. Cross the snow-clad mountain pass of Thorung La (5,416 m) before descending into the dry Mustang district. Finally, fly through the spectacular Kali Gandaki Gorge to rest a night in Pokhara, then hop on a short flight back to Kathmandu. Book a call with us.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Your guide fetches you from the airport and drives you to the hotel in Thamel. We have dinner together and discuss the adventure ahead.
Day 2: Fly to Pokhara then drive to Besisahar (3-4 hr)
We take a short flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then drive east to Besisahar (820 m), the starting point of the Annapurna Circuit. The drive passes terraced hills and traditional villages.
Day 3: Drive to Chamje and trek to Bagarchhap (5-6 hr)
We drive to Chamje (1,430 m) and then begin trekking north up the gorge of the Marsyangdi River. The trail passes through subtropical forest, crosses suspension bridges and climbs steadily to Bagarchhap (2,160 m), where you’ll notice the shift from Hindu to Buddhist culture.
Day 4: Trek to Chame (5-6 hr)
We continue north to Chame (2,710 m), the administrative centre of Manang District. Along the way we pass spectacular cliffs and apple orchards, with the first dramatic views of the Annapurna range coming into sight.
Day 5: Trek to Pisang (5-6 hr)
Today the terrain changes dramatically as we enter the Manang Valley and the landscape becomes increasingly alpine. We pass the famous Paungda Danda rock face — a massive curved cliff of epic proportions — before reaching the twin villages of Lower and Upper Pisang (3,200 m).
Day 6: Trek to Manang (5-6 hr)
We trek to Manang (3,500 m) along the high route via Upper Pisang and Ghyaru, which offers spectacular panoramas of the Annapurna range. Manang is a lively hub with excellent teahouses, restaurants, a bakery and a high-altitude medical clinic.
Day 7: Acclimatisation day in Manang
An essential rest day. Take a day hike to Gangapurna Lake (3,700 m) to help your body acclimatise, attend the daily altitude sickness talk at the medical clinic, or simply explore the village and surrounding hills.
Day 8: Trek to Thorung Phedi High Camp (3-4 hr)
A shorter day to gradually ascend to High Camp (4,925 m), which sits below the mighty Thorung La Pass. Rest well and hydrate — tomorrow is the most challenging day of the trek.
Day 9: Cross Thorung La and trek to Muktinath (7-8 hr)
Rising before dawn, we tackle the famous Thorung La Pass (5,416 m) — the crown of the Annapurna Circuit. The views are staggering. We then make the long but joyful descent of 1,600 m to the sacred Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site of Muktinath (3,710 m).
Day 10: Drive to Jomsom via Kagbeni (2-3 hr)
Today you drive southwest with your overnight destination being the airport town of Jomsom (2,743 m). The journey takes you through the dry and dramatic landscape of Upper Mustang, which is very different from the greener scenes you experienced earlier on in your adventure. Mustang is also a wonderful region to visit as a foreigner as it was closed to tourists from 1962 to 1992, which helped it to retain its Tibetan identity and authentic traditions. Excitingly, en route to Jomsom you stop at Kagbeni, an ancient farming village that sits on the valley floor alongside the Kali Gandaki River. The red walls and golden roofs of the new and old Buddhist temples make for appealing pictures as they exist in contrast to the bare mountainsides rising behind them.
Day 11: Drive to Pokhara (5 hr)
It’s back on the road today as you drive through more spectacular and rugged terrain to reach the popular tourist destination of Pokhara. This pretty city is known for its tranquil Lake Phewa, vibrant markets, spas, temples and sporting activities (including a very long zipline). Perhaps most special of all are the exceptional views of the Annapurna Mountains which pretty much encircle the city. In the evening, why not take a canoe out onto the lake? Or perhaps book yourself a well-deserved spa treatment?
Day 12: Drive to Kathmandu (7 hr)
Today is about making the return journey to Kathmandu. So it’s time stock up on snacks, get comfortable in the vehicle, and enjoy the rolling hills, rice paddies and villages that dominate the landscape during this, your final road trip. Return to Kathmandu by road. In the evening, once you’ve settled into your hotel in Thamel, why not head out for a final group dinner? There are so many inexpensive eateries serving up delicious fare that are more or less on your hotel’s doorstep, so you really are spoilt for choice!
Day 13: Departure day
It’s time to pack up your belongings as well as many indelible memories and head to the airport. We take you to the airport and wave you off, with the hope to host you in Nepal once again for another of the many incredible Himalayan treks on offer in this magical land of mountain giants.
Price Includes
Airport transfers
All domestic flights
All road travel
All accommodation
Some meals before and after trek
All meals on trek
Drinking water on trek
Experienced, English-speaking trek guide
Porter
All taxes and permits
Group medical supplies
Group route map
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Price Does not Include
International airfares
Nepali visa
Traveller's insurance
Trek guide and porter tips
Snacks, mineral water, cool drinks and alcohol
Wi-Fi on trek
Charging of tech items on trek
Any luggage in excess of 15 kg on domestic flight
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