Private Tour
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Overview
Available languages
1 week 5 days
Mobile ticket
Annapurna Circuit Trek is the classical trekking route of Nepal. Normally, the trip is the detour route of Nepal Trekking, which requires 10–17 days. However, if you are short on time, you can do the trek in much fewer days as well. After lots of field research, travel planners at Nepal High Trek have knitted the Annapurna Circuit Trek 10-day itinerary. The itinerary is perfect for travelers without much risk of altitude sickness or hours of walking. Moreover, the construction of a hilly road from Besisahar to Manang has helped in knitting the short itinerary of the Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Can I use a Jeep to Manang to further shorten the number of trekking days?
No, it is not appropriate to take a Jeep beyond Chame. However, it is possible to use the four-wheel jeep to reach Manang. The risk of altitude sickness is very high if we take a jeep ride to Manang.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu with transfer to hotel.
Accommodations
3 Star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Kathmandu
On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, get transferred to hotels after being received by our guides and staff. At hotel check-in, join in for a group briefing regarding treks and other useful information and required trekking stuff.
Day 02: Drive to Besisahar 760 m – 08 hrs.
Accommodations
Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner. 3 Cups of tea per day.
In the morning, the drive leads you away and beyond Kathmandu Valley, heading to lower, warmer areas with views of snowcapped mountains to reach Nepal's mid-west, around the Lamjung area in Besisahar. It takes 8 hours by local bus, and you can explore the courtyard with a scenic view of the Trishuli River and thrilling mountain ranges.
Day 03: Drive from Besisahar to Chame by local sharing jeep 2670 m – 05 hours.
Accommodations
Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner. 3 Cups of tea per day.
Chame
After breakfast, we will drive to Chame. The Chame is the headquarters of the Manang district. The road is unpaved, but you can see the stunning scenery of multi-authentic villages, various landscapes, pine forests, hills, and a delightful view of Mount Manaslu. The road goes through the Marshyangdi River, and it’s a challenging drive to Chame. From Jagat, the walk begins on a winding path to Chamje. Chame is a small mountain town located at 2670 m above sea level, where you can spend a beautiful time.
Day04: Trek from Chame to Pisang 3, 230 m – 7/8 hrs.
Accommodations
Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner. 3 Cups of tea per day.
Manang
From here onward, the walk gets closer to the mountains, heading through a beautiful alpine forest and following the Masrsyangdi River upstream to Bhratang village. As the walk heads uphill into pine trees to Dhukure Pokhari, a small place with few lodges and views of Chulu and Pisang Peak, after a lunch stop, walk downhill to Pisang village for an overnight stop.
Day 05: Trek from Pisang to Manang Village 3,450 m – 6/7 hrs.
Accommodations
Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner. 3 Cups of tea per day.
Manang
Pisang village is situated within Manang Valley, facing stunning mountain views where altitude gains slowly from here onward, as the walk takes you to a short uphill with views of Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu, and Pisang peak to reach Hongde village. From here, tree lines fade to barren, arid landscapes as the walk leads to Manang village. On route, visit the old Braga monastery, enriched with Buddhist relics, ancient wall paintings, frescoes, and a superb panorama of Annapurna Himalaya. From here, it's an hour’s walk to Manang village.
Day 06: Rest Day at Manang for local hikes and Acclimatization.
Accommodations
Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner. 3 Cups of tea per day.
Manang
Rest day for acclimatization before heading to high altitude and crossing the Thorang La Pass. We would highly recommend the hike to Gangapurna Lake, and it’s an extremely beautiful lake in Manang Valley. Besides, explore Manang village beneath towering Annapurna and Gangapurna peaks, a nice short hike up for views of Gangapurna Glacier and the Manang glacial lake.
Day 07: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka 4,110 m – 4/5 hours.
Accommodations
Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner. 3 Cups of tea per day.
Manang
After resting at Manang, walk to Yak Kharka, an interesting high-altitude walk facing views of mountains, crossing small streams to reach Yak Kharka, a small settlement with incredible views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III, and Chulu Peaks.
Day 08: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4,600 m – 4/5 hours
Accommodations
Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner. 3 Cups of tea per day.
Thorong La Pass
The morning walk leads closer to Thorang-la as the walk progresses, crossing a bridge and then a climb along the Jarjung River, then leading to Thorung Phedi for a short rest, and then climbing the last hour uphill to Thorang High Camp for an overnight stop.
Day 09: Cross Thorang-La 5,416 m and to Muktinath 3,800 m – 7/8 hours
Accommodations
Local clean tea house basis hotel (Twin Sharing Beds)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner. 3 Cups of tea per day.
Muktinath Temple
Starting early in the morning to reach the highest point of the great adventure, after breakfast, climb up to Thorang-la at 5,416 m, marked with Buddhist prayer flags, which offers superb vista landscapes and snowcapped peaks. From here, a long descent to Muktinath at 3,800 m Muktinath is a holy place for both Hindus and Buddhists; the word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana, or liberation.
Day 10: Drive to Pokhara by local deluxe bus – 10 hrs (810m)
Accommodations
3 star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner 3 Cups of tea per day.
Pokhara
Today you must drive to Pokhara. It’s challenging with a scenic drive to explore the various views of the magnificent place too. After Muktinath, the rest of the journey is easier with an exciting scenic drive all the way downhill with a big drop of 1,200 m to Kaligandaki river valley. As the ride leads at Kaligandaki river valley, from here heading past Jomsom, the headquarters town of the Mustang area with a small airstrip above Kaligandaki River, through Marpha village, as the drive leads downhill past Lete. The journey begins between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, forming the world's deepest gorge of the Kali-Gandaki River.
Day 11: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure.
Accommodations
3 Star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Kathmandu
Morning from Pokhara, an exciting overland journey back to Kathmandu en route to observe farm villages and towns, and then reach Kathmandu by afternoon. The rest of the day is free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.
Day 12: Final departure from Kathmandu homeward bound or to respective destinations.
Accommodations
3 Star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Last day in the land of the Himalayan Wonders, as per your international flight time, depart from the hotel for an airport for your international flight back to your home countries or other respective destinations.
What‘s Included
Three cups tea per day during the trek.
All ground transportation. (Airport pick up & drop off) All bus and jeep drives.
Seasonal fruits during the trek.
Trekking Gears: (Sleeping bag, down jacket and duffle bag)
One night hotel in Pokhara with breakfast.
Three times meals during the trek ( Break, Lunch & Dinner)
Two night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Government license holder guide from Kathmandu
Private Local tea house basis (Twin sharing beds)
Annapurna Conservation Area Conservation Permit.
Travel insurance
Other expenses like mineral water, Beer, Coke, laundry and dessert.
Tips for trekking crews
Options
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Pickup included
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience trekking the Annapurna Circuit
ThomasL5080,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience trekking the Annapurna Circuit with our guides Buddhi and Densar and fantastic team of porters. The whole Nepal High Trek team were so friendly and helpful and went out of their way at every opportunity to make our trip as comfortable, fun and safe as possible. It was an unforgettable experience and I’d highly recommend Nepal High Trek!
Thorong La Pass
Flyer41880003737,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nepal High Trek delivered an experience I won’t forget in a hurry. Our guides Buddhi and Densa were outstanding from day one - attentive, safety-conscious, and genuinely fun to be around. Their humour and warmth lifted the group on the tough days, and they always had wellbeing front of mind without being restrictive about it. For the more adventurous members of our group, they organised side trips like Chulu Base Camp to aid acclimatisation for the days ahead - a great touch that showed how well they read the group and tailored the experience accordingly. The porters were tireless and brilliant throughout. Knowing that Nepal High Trek actively supports local villages by employing guides and porters from the region made the whole experience feel that much more meaningful. If you’re considering this company - don’t hesitate. You’re in excellent hands.
Highly Recommend Annapurna Circuit Hike with Nepal High Trek & Expedition
MathewTamburini,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have just completed a 6 day hike through part of the Annapurna Circuit with Nepal High Trek & Expedition. I was part of a group of 12 friends, in their late 30s, completing the hike as a birthday celebration for one member of our party. I could not recommend the hike, or Nepal High Trek & Expedition, any higher! The team took care of everything for us to the point where we barely had to think or lift a finger. We had a team of 6 porters, led by our guide Buddhi and assistant guide Densa. The service was amazing: - they picked us up from the airport and took us to our hotel in Kathmandu - they gave us a safety brief and ensured we had all the right equipment for the hike (anything we didn’t have they let us borrow or showed us where to buy it) - our hike started from Pisang, so there was 2 days worth of jeep/bus travel that they organised for us to get to the start of the hike, this included organizing accomodation and food - on the hike itself they organized all food and accomodation for us, including last minute changes when some of our party needed to stay at upper base camp instead of lower base camp as planned. They checked in with everyone daily to ensure everyone was acclimatizing correctly and they made the hike a lot of fun! - after the hike they organized accomodation and transport to get us to our final destination of Pokhara As we were a group of 12, it was a real weight off our minds to have Anjan and the team at Nepal High Trek & Expedition organize all the logistics for us! I would very highly recommend doing some (or all) of the Annapurna Circuit with Nepal High Trek & Expedition.
Exceptional Guides, Incredible Support, Unforgettable Trek
R B,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group of 12 completed the 10-day Annapurna Circuit with Buddhi and Denza, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Everything was incredibly well organised, and the guides went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, well fed, and supported throughout the trek. Buddhi was incredibly encouraging, constantly checking in on everyone, helping us acclimatise to the altitude, and tailoring extra side hikes for those wanting more adventure. Denza brought such a fun energy to the group and was endlessly patient and supportive with those at the back of the pack. The porters were fantastic as well — friendly, hardworking, and instrumental in making the trek far more enjoyable by keeping our packs light. The whole team truly waited on us hand and foot. Highly recommend.
Fantastic Trip with Buddhi and Team!
josephrS335XY,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recently completed the Annapurna Circuit with Buddhi and his team at Nepal High Track, and we honestly could not have asked for a better experience. Over the 6 days of hiking, Buddhi consistently went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, safe, and enjoying every part of the trek. He was always checking in on us, reminding us about the important basics like hydration, pacing ourselves, and adjusting to the altitude, which made us feel very well looked after throughout the journey. What really stood out was his incredible knowledge of the region. Every village we passed through and every mountain range had a story, and Buddhi shared so much insight about the local culture, history, and landscape that made the trek even more special and meaningful. The accommodation and food throughout the trip were fantastic, and everything was organised so smoothly from start to finish. It made the whole experience stress-free and allowed us to fully enjoy the beauty of the Annapurna Circuit. We are so grateful to Buddhi and his team for such an unforgettable adventure and would highly recommend Nepal High Track to anyone considering trekking in Nepal.
Unforgettable experience with an amazing company, you can’t go wrong!
William L,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience with the best tour company. Nepal High Trek supports local villages through employment of guides and porters who otherwise wouldn’t have access to much opportunities so our group of 12 was very happy to have used their services. No request was too hard for Anjan, he was super communicative from the get go. Our guides, Buddhi, and Densa, were attentive and were constantly thing about how to make the trip as smooth and comfortable as possible. Our porters were untiring and simply amazing. Thank you Nepal High trek for a truly unforgettable experience!
Great Guide and Crew on the Annapurna Circuit
Dream05765759945,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience on the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Nepal High Trek & Expedition in May 2026. Buddhi was an outstanding guide — always positive, organised, and constantly going above and beyond to look after everyone in the group. The porters were also fantastic and worked incredibly hard throughout the trek. One of the highlights was an optional side hike Buddhi took us on to Chulu West Base Camp from Ledar, which ended up being one of the best parts of the trip. The food, accommodation, and overall organisation were all excellent. Highly recommend this company and especially Buddhi as a guide.
The adventure of a lifetime!
Geoffrey H,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Buddhi was an amazing tour guide, always going above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience. Anjan handled all the logistics seamlessly, our guides were hugely knowledgeable and a lot of fun, and we had an excellent team of porters. Would recommend Nepal High Trek to anyone considering a trek in Nepal!
Amazing Hike
Glenn G,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an incredible experience hiking the Annapurna circuit with this company. Our guide Buddhi was incredibly positive and worked tirelessly to ensure we enjoyed ourselves.
Excellent guides make an excellent trek
529bridgetn,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just completed 6 days of the Annapurna Circuit Track guided by Buddis and Danger. We were expertly looked after the entire time. They catered for every detail and everyone’s needs. We did the trip with 12 friends, all from Melbourne. Buddis was so perceptive, and ensured we weren’t suffering from altitude sickness, he ensured we all summited the pass together, which meant a lot to me as i was languishing at the back of the group and Danger was a joy to walk with, he made sure no one (me) got lost! They also ensure we weren’t suffering well fed and rested so we could make the most of each day of hiking. Buddis and Danger arranged porters for us as well. They were wonderful and looked after our gear with the utmost care. The porters are the hardest working people on the trek, they were friendly, kind and we owe much to them for creating a wonderful experience for us. The hiking was world class, the views incredible and the food and accommodation they provided was excellent! At times the walking was tough, you do a lot of ups on this hike but I guarantee it’s worth it! I couldn’t recommend this hike and these guides more highly.
Related Experiences
Operated by Nepal High Trek & Expedition Pvt. Ltd