Annapurna Circuit
The world's greatest trek — around an entire mountain range
Why this trek is special
- ✦Cross the mighty Thorong La at 17,769 ft
- ✦From rice paddies to trans-Himalayan desert in one walk
- ✦The sacred temple of Muktinath & the Kali Gandaki gorge
- ✦Manang — the most atmospheric acclimatization village anywhere
Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Rated 5/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Meet the team, complete permit formalities and pack for the circuit. An evening walk through Thamel's lantern-lit alleys sets the mood.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ 2 nights hotel in Kathmandu + 1 night in Pokhara with breakfast
- ✓ All overland transfers including Kathmandu–Dharapani & Jomsom–Pokhara
- ✓ Teahouse stays on twin sharing throughout the trek
- ✓ All meals on trek — breakfast, lunch & dinner
- ✓ ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) permit + TIMS card
- ✓ Experienced trek leader + local guide & porter team
- ✓ Oxygen backup & twice-daily health checks
- ✓ Down jacket & sleeping bag on loan
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ International airfare to/from Kathmandu
- ✗ Meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara beyond breakfast
- ✗ Travel insurance with high-altitude evacuation cover (mandatory)
- ✗ Hot showers, WiFi & battery charging at teahouses
- ✗ Tips for guides & porters
Permits & paperwork
ACAP permit and TIMS card are arranged by us and included. Indian citizens need a valid photo ID or passport — no visa is required for Nepal. Prior high-altitude trek experience is strongly recommended for the Thorong La crossing.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Annapurna Circuit? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.