Annapurna / Gandaki
Annapurna Circuit Trek
The world's greatest circuit
Duration
18 days
Max altitude
5,416m
Difficulty
Challenging
Group size
2–12
About this trek
The Annapurna Circuit is the definitive Himalayan trek — a 230km odyssey that takes you through Nepal's most breathtaking diversity. You begin in subtropical lowlands, climb through medieval Gurung villages, cross the world's highest motorable pass at Thorong La (5,416m), descend into the rain shadow desert of Mustang, and finish beside Pokhara's jade lakes. No other trek on earth gives you so much in 18 days. Every dawn brings a different mountain face. Every village carries a different story. The Circuit doesn't just show you Nepal — it teaches you Nepal.
- Cross Thorong La Pass at 5,416m
- Visit the sacred Hindu temple of Muktinath
- Trek through the Kali Gandaki Gorge — deepest on earth
- Sunrise from Poon Hill above the Annapurna massif
- Walk through apple orchards in Marpha village
- Experience traditional Thakali culture and cuisine
- Annapurna Conservation Area — 100+ bird species
The 18-day itinerary
Arrival, briefing, gear check, overnight in Kathmandu. Your guide walks you through the weeks ahead.
Choose your package
Budget
Essential experience, local teahouses, shared facilities.
- —Licensed Sherpa guide
- —Basic teahouse accommodation
- —All meals on trail
- —All permits included
- —Porter (shared)
- —First aid kit
Recommended
Standard
Best value — the recommended choice.
- —Senior licensed Sherpa guide
- —Better teahouse selection
- —All meals on trail
- —All permits included
- —Dedicated porter
- —First aid + oximeter
- —Sleeping bag rental
- —Kathmandu hotel (1 night)
Premium
Best available teahouses, priority guide, helicopter option.
- —Head guide (Pasang Temba level)
- —Best teahouses at each stage
- —All meals on trail
- —All permits included
- —Dedicated porter
- —Full medical kit + oximeter
- —Sleeping bag + down jacket
- —Kathmandu hotel (2 nights)
- —Helicopter rebook option
- —Satellite communicator
Includes and excludes
Included
- Airport and trailhead transfers
- TIMS card & ACAP permits
- All accommodation (teahouse, twin share)
- All meals on trail (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Experienced licensed Gurung/Sherpa guide
- Porter service (1 per 2 trekkers)
- Sleeping bag rental
- First aid kit & oximeter
- Emergency evacuation insurance
- Kathmandu hotel (1 night pre-trek)
Not included
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for guide and porter
- Hot showers, WiFi on trail
- Alcoholic beverages
From the trail.
“I was nervous about doing this without an agency, then worried about doing it with the wrong one. A friend recommended Nepali Trekking. Our guide met us at the airport with a handwritten sign and a genuine smile. Eighteen days later, standing on Thorong La at 5,416m, I understood what "local knowledge" actually means. He knew where every piece of trail could be treacherous. He knew which teahouse had the best dal bhat. He knew when I needed to stop before I did.”