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Annapurna Circuit Trek

18 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.4
6 traveler reviews
Annapurna Circuit Trek - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124376
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Highlights

  • Witness the sunrise from the top of Poon Hill
  • Take a well-earned rest by the icy lakeside at Pokhara
  • Explore temples and the winding streets of Kathmandu
  • Challenge yourself with a trek of the Annapurna Route
  • Admire the views as you cross the Thorong La Pass

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Kathmandu
  2. Day 2 Trek briefing followed by a walking tour of Old Kathmandu
  3. Day 3 Drive to Bandipur and explore the town and its bazaar
  4. Day 4 Drive from Bandipur to Besisahar then on to Dharapani (1860m) by local jeeps
  5. Day 5 Hike from Dharapani to Chame (2670m) with views of Annapurna II and IV
  6. Day 6 Ascend from Chame to Pisang (3190m) through dense forests
  7. Day 7 Trek from Pisang to Manang (3540m) via Ngawal
  8. Day 8 Acclimatisation day in and around Manang
  9. Day 9 Steady ascent from Manang to Yak Kharka (4018m)
  10. Day 10 Hike from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4450m), last stop before the Thorung La high pass
  11. Day 11 Cross the Thorong La (5416m); descend to Muktinath (3800m) with great Dhaulagiri views
  12. Day 12 Visit the famous pilgrimage site at Muktinath; drive to Tatopani (1190m) via Kagbeni and Marpha
  13. Day 13 Hike from Tatopani to Shikha (1935m)
  14. Day 14 Trek through rhododendron forest to Ghorepani (2860m)
  15. Day 15 Ascend Poon Hill for Annapurna views at sunrise; trek to Hille (1430m)
  16. Day 16 Final morning trek along Burumdi River to Nayapul; drive to Pokhara for post trek relaxation
  17. Day 17 Drive to Kathmandu
  18. Day 18 Trip ends in Kathmandu
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Explore!

Number of tours

445

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.7
  • Food
    Good
    3.7
  • 4.5
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  • A
    · November 11th, 2023
    It was a really wonderful trip. The Explore leader and all the crew supporting us were amazing. The diversity in Nepal landscapes is breath taking.
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 9th, 2023
    The variety of landscape among friendly people and superb support from the whole team lead by Jangbu Sherpa. I must also add a great guided tour of Kathmandu when we saw so much in a short space of time.
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · December 12th, 2023
    The company of the fellow travellers, the great views
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 13th, 2023
    Walking over the pass, all the mountains, prayer flags and people.
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 10th, 2023
    The great care taken by our guide Jangbu. Also the spectacular scenery and the lovely friendly Nepalese people.
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · November 8th, 2023
    The views / vistas and changes of scenery exceeded my expectations.
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · May 17th, 2019
    Very good trip. Will travel with Explore again.
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your feedback and review.
    Trip date: October 2018
  • A
    · May 17th, 2019
    Just like to say I enjoyed the trip very much. It was very well organized with a great group leader which made it even better. It was a big thing for me as I am not a very well travelled person so I'm very grateful for the whole experience.
    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your review. Hope to travel with you in the future.
    Trip date: October 2018

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18 days
Annapurna Circuit Trek
From Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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