The Around Annapurna trek is a most popular classical trek of entire Annapurna region. The Aroung Annapurna trek is also known as the Annapurna Circuit trek. The classic Annapurna Circuit trekking is all about encircling the Annapurna Massif, following the courses of 2 grand rivers: Kaligandaki and Marsyangdi and takes us over the Thorung La Pass. Moreover, the Around Annapurna trek is famed for the eye-striking scenes it provides of incredible world famous high snowy peaks, fascinating ethnic groups and their lifestyle, their tradition and culture, thick rhododendron forests, green and tropical rice paddies, Tibetan stronghold clinging rocky cliffs etc.

The trek around Annapurna, Annapurna Circuit trek is a popular challenging medium-hard trekking route of Annapurna region. Moreover, the Annapurna Circuit trek is one of the twenty finest trekking trails of the world. During the trail, we get to explore the traditional Gurungs, Chhetris, Magars, Newars and Brahmins culture as well as their lifestyle. Dharapani, Khorte, Jagat, Bahundanda, Lampata, Bhulbule, Khudi, Ngadi, etc. are the most prominent villages of the Annapurna region and have its own unique culture. The trek gets to an elevation of 5,300 m on the Thorung La pass. During the trek, we can have the splendid view of Mt. Annapurna I, Mt. Annapurna II, Mt. Annapurna III, Mt. Annapurna IV, Mt. Annapurna south, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Machhapuchhare, Mt. Hiunchuli, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Lamjung etc.

The Annapurna Circuit trek generally begins from Besi Sahar and goes down the Marshyangdi River. Due to the complexities of crossing the pass (Thorung La pass), the circuit is frequently sauntered in an anti-clockwise direction.

Itinerary for Around Annapurna

Days             Programs
Day 1            Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 2            Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 3            Drive to Besisahar
Day 4            Trek to Nagdi
Day 5            Trek to Syange
Day 6            Trek to Tal
Day 7            Trek to Timang Mure
Day 8            Trek to Bradang
Day 9            Trek to Pisang
Day 10            Trek to Braga
Day 11            Trek to Yak kharaka via Manang
Day 12            Sightseeing at Yak Kharka, hike toward Chulu valley.
Day 13            Trek to Thorong Phedi
Day 14            Trek to Muktinath
Day 15            Sightseeing at Muktinath
Day 16            Trek to Marpha
Day 17            Trek to Kalopani
Day 18            Trek to Tatopani
Day 19            Trek to Chitre
Day 20            Trek to Ghorepani
Day 21            Trek to Tadapani
Day 22            Trek to Landrung (1646m), overnight in a lodge
Day 23            Trek to Austrian camp
Day 24            End of trek at Phedi. Drive to Pokhara
Day 25            Departure from Kathmandu