Nepal · Trekking

22-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek from Kathmandu with Poon Hill and Muktinath

22 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Challenging pace
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annapurna at Sunset from Poon Hill

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire beautiful sunrise and sunset views of the Himalayas
  • 02 Relax and acclimatise in Manang
  • 03 Visit Muktinath on the Annapurna Circuit trek
  • 04 Unwind at the natural hot spring in Tatopani
  • 05 Hike to Poon Hill on the way to Tadapani

Regarded as one of the popular trekking routes, the Annapurna Circuit presents a striking panorama of the Himalayas. This incredible 22-day adventure takes you through rhododendron forests, isolated hamlets, and mountain villages, with encounters at temples, monasteries, and breathtaking landscapes along the way. The trek also includes time to relax in Manang, visit Muktinath, enjoy the natural hot spring at Tatopani, and hike to Poon Hill for beautiful sunrise and sunset views of the Himalayas.

The trek also includes time to relax in Manang, visit Muktinath, enjoy the natural hot spring at Tatopani, and hike to Poon Hill for beautiful sunrise and sunset views of the Himalayas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 22 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Besisahar, Ghorepani, Chame, Pisang, Manang, Yak Kharka, Thorong La, Tatopani, Bahundanda, Muktinath, Kagbeni, Dharapani, Ghandruk
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive from Kathmandu to Besi-Sahar

  • Drive by bus or car from Kathmandu to Besi-Sahar (175 km / 7-8 hours).

2
Day 02

Trek from Besi-Sahar to Bahundanda

  • Trek from Besi-Sahar to Bahundanda (1250 m).

3
Day 03

Trek from Bahundanda to Chamje

  • Trek from Bahundanda to Chamje.

4
Day 04

Trek from Chamje to Dharapani

  • Trek from Chamje to Dharapani (1890 m).

5
Day 05

Trek from Dharapani to Chame

  • Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2715 m).

6
Day 06

Trek from Chame to Pisang

  • Trek from Chame to Pisang (3185 m).

7
Day 07

Trek from Pisang to Manang

  • Trek from Pisang to Manang (3350 m).

8
Day 08

Acclimatisation Day in Manang

  • Acclimatisation day in Manang.

9
Day 09

Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka

  • Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka.

10
Day 10

Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi or High Camp

  • Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi / High Camp.

11
Day 11

Trek from Thorung Phedi to Muktinath

  • Trek from Thorung Phedi / High Camp to Muktinath (3800 m).

12
Day 12

Trek from Muktinath to Kagbeni

  • Trek from Muktinath to Kagbeni.

13
Day 13

Trek from Kagbeni to Marpha

  • Trek from Kagbeni to Marpha (2670 m).

14
Day 14

Trek from Marpha to Ghasa

  • Trek from Marpha to Ghasa (2015 m).

15
Day 15

Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani

  • Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani (1190 m).

16
Day 16

Rest Day at Tatopani Hot Spring

  • Take a rest in Tatopani and enjoy the natural hot spring.

17
Day 17

Trek from Tatopani to Shikha

  • Trek from Tatopani to Shikha (1920 m).

18
Day 18

Trek from Shikha to Ghorepani

  • Trek from Shikha to Ghorepani (2855 m).

19
Day 19

Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill and Tadapani

  • Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210 m) and continue to Tadapani.

20
Day 20

Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk

  • Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (1950 m).

21
Day 21

Ghandruk to Pokhara via Birethanti

  • Travel from Ghandruk to Pokhara via Birethanti.

  • Trek and then drive for one hour.

22
Day 22

Return from Pokhara to Kathmandu

  • Drive or fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu (200 km / 6-7 hours).

Poon Hill sunrise, Thorong La high pass, Muktinath pilgrimage, Tatopani hot spring

Where this trip takes you

Poon Hill sunrise, Thorong La high pass, Muktinath pilgrimage, Tatopani hot spring

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 15 cities · 22 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Annapurna Conservation entry permits

  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) cards

  • Three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • Accommodation in the mountains at tea house lodges

  • Transport to the trekking starting point and from the ending point by bus

  • English-speaking, insured, registered, and well-equipped guide, including salary, food, and accommodation

  • One porter between two people

  • Emergency co-operation service

  • Medical kit box

  • Safe drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Bar and beverage bills

  • Tea and coffee

  • Personal expenses

  • Bottled water

  • Desserts

  • Heater

  • Shower

  • Insurance

  • Personal clothes

  • Tips to the staff

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 22 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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