10 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary

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At a Glance
  • Duration10 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Max Altitude 5316
  • Group Size 1-20 People
  • Start City Kathmandu
  • End City Kathmandu
  • Trip Type Private and Group Joining
  • Activity Trekking and Hiking
  • Best Season Sep-June
Trip Highlights
  • Walk through the subtropical jungle to Alpine grassland with fresh Himalayan Breeze.
  • Stay at the local teahouses with a great hospitality
  • Cross the world highest Pass Thorang La Pass
  • Enjoy the lower Mustang and explore Jomsom
  • Explore the ancient and historical Kagbeni village
  • It is a stunning walk with an amazing view of the Himalayas on the mountain desert.
  • Reach the stunning and culture Village Manang, where you will enjoy culture, local lifestyle, panoramic view of Annapurna Himalayas.
  • Try the local food such as Tsumpa Porridge, Tibetan Bread, Dal BHat and the Yak Steak.
  • Meet local people along the trail, exchange your life experience and culture
  • Enjoy the sunrise and sunset views on the Annapurna Himalayas
  • Catch rare Alpine Himalayan animals, such as snow leopards, blue goats, Himalayan thar, etc.
  • visit the most beautiful and ancient monasteries at Pissang, Manang, and Bhangra.
  • Enjoy the scenic flight / drive to Pokhara
  • Explore Pokhara City and its historical places.

Annapurna Circuit Trek 10 Days Itinerary

Mount Annapurna has been recognized as the most beautiful mountain above 8000 m. And this tag for the Annapurna region is so very worth it.

A tour to the Majestic Mountain of Annapurna and other Himalayas, such as Dhaulagiri and Macchapuchre, in this area has been popular for many decades. The 10-day Annapurna Circuit Trek route had previously been reserved for the true adventure freak only. However, with the development of road networks and comfortable transportation, this Thorang La Pass Trek is now famous for beginner hikes who wish to have a shorter but fulfilling trip in the mountains of Nepal. The dozens of mountains from more than five viewpoints and the exploration of true Nepalese culture in the villages of Manang and Mustang make Annapurna Circuit Trek 10 days memorable. Some areas of Manang that are still restricted from entering without a permit have the culture and traditions that reflect the lifestyle of the 18th century.

As per this ten-day Annapurna Circuit Trek itinerary, we will first drive to Chame from Kathmandu and then hike to the Manang village in 2 days. After a rest and visit day in Manang, we hike towards Throng La Pass without much hurry. Then, we can reach Muktinath and visit this holy temple. On another day, we get to walk via the interesting semi-deserted to Kagbeni and Jomsom, thus ending our trip. From Jomsom, we fly to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu.

Best time for the 10 Day Annapurna Circuit Trek

The best months for Annapurna circuit trekking are Autumn and spring. September, October, and November welcome the largest number of tourists in Annapurna, as the Mountain is rarely visible throughout the day. Animals are also active, and the temperature is high In Autumn. On the other hand, spring is especially known for colourful Rhododendrons. Trekking in summer and winter is difficult due to rainfall and snowfall in the Manang village and the Larke Pass.

How safe is 10-Day Annapurna Circuit trekking?

Annapurna circuit trek is regarded as a very safe trek in Nepal. This trekking region doesn't have difficult routes where you need to use climbing equipment. The altitude of Annapurna at 5700 m is quite a risky part of this trek, but with the right kind of preparation, you can easily protect yourself from altitude sickness. Also, the cases of theft attacks and robbery of tourists in Annapurna have not been recorded yet. Even then, we suggest that you stay in larger groups and do not like alone.

Accommodation on the 10-day Annapurna Circuit Trek

The route of Thorang La Pass Trek has well-build tea houses. The tea houses are the special name provided to small guesthouse in the mountains of Nepal which was previously the home of the local people. The tea houses have 5 to 6 rooms, each room with 2 to 3 single beds and the room do not have many facilities but they are warm enough to spend your night safely. The Tea House in Annapurna Circuit 10 days trek also have a huge dining hall in the centre where they serve all kind of food choices for the traveller and a common bathroom.

Meals on the Annapurna Circuit trek 10-day Itinerary

The options and quality of meals provided during the Annapurna circuit trek Itinerary is quite decent. When you take a trekking package, three meals per day are included in the package itself. You can pick any meal from the package (drinks are limited). The menu has diverse options for Breakfast/ Lunch and Dinner. While you will definitely find Nepalese food such as Dal Bhat, Thupka, Chowmin, and Momo, you also have decent options of international food such as burgers, spaghetti, pizza, spring rolls and more on the Annapurna circuit Itinerary.

Transportation for the 10-day Annapurna Circuit Trek

The mode of transportation depends upon your duration and budget. The options for travelling in Annapurna Circle Area are:

Drive to Chame: For solo trekkers to groups of 3-4 people, the best option is a Local bus/ Tourist bus or private car to Besishar and then a Sharing Jeep to Chame for Annapurna Circuit Himalayas.. For a larger group, you can hire a Jeep directly from Kathmandu to Chame.

Jomsom to Pokhara: You can get a local bus to Pokhara from Jomsom, but the local buses are noisy and very slow. Sharing a Jeep is a good and affordable option for tourists in small groups and booking a full Jeep for larger groups. However, a 25-minute flight from Jomsom to Pokhara in the morning is a better option if you want to avoid a bumpy road and a long trip.

Pokhara to Kathmandu: Tourist bosses operating from the Lakeside of Pokhara to Kathmandu is the best option for tourists. Alternatively, you can also take her 25-minute flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu, ending your Annapurna Circuit Himalayas quickly.

What to expect on the 10 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek?

  • Capture the amazing scenario of dozens of mountain peaks such as Annapurna, Dhulagiri, Manaslu, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Pisang Peak, and more.
  • Visit Muktinath, the important religious heritage of Buddhist and Hindu followers of Nepal.
  • Explore the Forbidden Land of Manang and learn about Buddhist tradition and culture.
  • Witness an interesting trekking trail with streams, waterfalls, and Gompa throughout the route.
  • Encounter rear and amusing wild-life inside the Annapurna Conversation Area.
  • Completed in a short time with only 4-6 hours of walking each day
  • Explore the Kathmandu City with several fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Explore the Apple Gardens on the trail, and taste it and its different realities.
  • 3 of 8k Peak views on this trek ( Annapurna, Manaslu, and Dhaulagiri)
  • Witness the Gurung culture and religious through rural mountain communities and traditional terraced farms

Itinerary

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The initial day of the Annapurna Circuit 10 days starts with a long drive. From Kathmandu, we hop on a tourist bus that takes us to Besisahar. Throughout the day, we drive along the river banks and witness beautiful views of the hills. From Basishar, we take another Jeep sharing to Chame. The road from Besishar to Chame is under construction and very bumpy but equally exciting.

  • Max Altitude: 2726m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 8/10 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Transport: Bus | Jeep

From Chame, we climb for about 600 meters to reach Upper Pisang on the second day of our Annapurna Circuit 10 days. Our first stop for the day is called Talekhu, which is only about 100m in height from Chamne. From here, we hiked for two more hours to reach Dhukurpakhar via Bratan, which was our last stop before we reached Upper Pisang. In total, this is a 6-hour hike to the beautiful Upper Pisang.

  • Max Altitude: 3300m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 5 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 13km

Today, we walk for about 9.6 kms, which will take about 5 hours in total. As we leave Manang, we will set up on a steep hike to Ghyaru (3695 m) and then to Ngawal (3669 m). Now, the mountains appear to be close and beautiful before we Hike to Munchi. A final walk takes us to Manang via Braga. Manang Bazaar is an interesting high-altitude market with many shops and hotels.

  • Max Altitude: 3560m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 5/6 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 9.6 Km

As we are already close to 4000 meters above sea level, we must have a rest day. The smooth landscape and multiple markets of Manang make it an ideal place for acclimatisation. You can take a rest day in Manang by hiking in the nearby hills and exploring the market and Museum here. You can join the daily talk at Manang Aid Post on this rest day of Annapurna Circuit 10 days.

  • Max Altitude: 4000m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 3/4 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 3/5km

From now on Annapurna Circuit 10 days altitude will get higher, and the trek will get rougher, so we will only hike in the morning for about 4 hours. From Manang, we will first hike to the place called Tengi. It’s only a few more kms before you reach Ghunsang, finally at Yak Kharka. Here, some people go for an acclimatization hike to Ledar, but you can rest in your guest house, too.

  • Max Altitude: 4050m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 4/5 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 7.5km

It’s another day of short hikes and rest of Annapurna Circuit trek 10 days before you get ready for the big adventure. In the morning, we quickly walk up to Upper Yak Kharka and then up to Ledar. We stop here for a short while before hiking to the Deurali tea house and finally to the Thorung Phedi. This base camp of Throng La Pass is our highest altitude rest point.

  • Max Altitude: 4548m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 4/5 HOurs
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 6km

Ready for the biggest day of Annapurna Circuit trek 10? Today, we gain about 900m in altitude to cross the huge pass of Thorong La and walk steeply down to Muktinath. In the early morning, we first walk to the Thorang High Camp at 4884 m and rest there for a while. Then, a final steep climb leads us to the Thorong La Pass at 5400 m. Often covered in snow, this part of the trip is quite dangerous, so be careful. From the top, you can witness a beautiful, extensive view of the entire Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. It’s beautiful.

Then, we start to walk down, first to Chambar Bhir at 4200 m and then finally to Muktinath, the second semi-desert land of Annapurna Circuit trek 10 days we visit on this trip.

  • Max Altitude: 5416
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 8/9
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 15.5

Now is the time to explore the beauty of the Mustang itself. In the morning, we stroll around the Muktinath, the holy temple of Mustang that holds the utmost religious significance for Buddhist and Hindu Followers. Then we walked down towards Kagbeni, which has some beautiful monasteries and forts around Mustang. In the evening, we reach Jomsom, the headquarters of the Mustang district, which has a quite decent bakery, restaurant bar, and hotels.

  • Max Altitude: 2700m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 6 Hours
  • Meals: BLD
  • Walking Distance: 17km

After a relaxing morning at Jomsom on the 9th day of 10 days Annapurna Circuit trek, we book you a scenic flight to Pokhara. The flight from Jomsom to Pokhara is only about 20 minutes long and is full of beautiful scenery. As you land to Pokhara, you can drive to your hotel in the beautiful premise of Lakeside. You have the entire day to stroll around Lakeside, boating and sightseeing around the stunning Pokhara valley.

  • Max Altitude: 830m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Time: 25min
  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  • Transport: Flight

You can find many tourist buses from Pokhara from Lakeside to Kathmandu. The drive in the tourist bus is about eight hours of very comfortable journey on the Prithivi Highway. By evening, you will be crashing a comfortable Hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, you can stroll in Thamel for some last-minute shopping and maybe treat yourself to a Spa. The 10 days Annapurna Circuit trek ends here.

  • Max Altitude: 1400m
  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: BLD
  • Transport: Flight | Bus
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10 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary FAQs

  • Annapurna circuit trek has become very flexible after the introduction of the road network in this region. The Annapurna circuit trek itinerary starts from 7 days and lasts up to 22 days. Depending upon your duration, you can design the route as per your needs. Ideally, the Annapurna Circle trek takes about 12 days.

  • Yes, the tea house in Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary mostly provides charging plugs inside the room. Even if they do not have in-room plugs, you can charge your phone in the reception. If you charge your battery in the reception, it might cost 2- 3 dollars extra, but you will not remain out of charge during the entire Annapurna circuit Itinerary.

  • Yes, you will need to have a valid passport visa and two passport-size photos to get your Permit for Annapurna. In Nepal, the government documents are still printed on paper, and you will need a printed photo to get your Permit from the migration department.

  • No, the government of Nepal has not implemented any age limit for trekking in Nepal. It has been recorded that children as young as 10 years old and elderly people up to 70 years old have successfully completed the Annapurna base camp trek before. As long as you are healthy and physically fit, People of any age can complete the Annapurna Circuit trekking. However, our recommended age for Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary ranges from 15 to 65.

  • Accident and Injury: Since the Annapurna region trekking mountain trail is steep and often slippery, especially due to rainfall and snowfall, there is a chance that you met accident while you are trekking in the high mountain. If the accident is minor, we will provide you the first aid and manage to rest for short time. Otherwise we will arrange for a helicopter evacuation.

    Altitude sickness: As we reach over 5500m, there is high chance that you suffer from altitude sickness during the Thorang La Pass Trek The minor altitude sickness can be treated with medication and enough rest. If the situation gets worse we will have to evacuate you.

    Bad weather: The weather in the mountains are always flactuating and sometime we might have to stop the trek due to bad weather. These might extend your trip for a few days but it will not be life-threatening. Weather plays a big role while you are crossing Larke La Pass.

  • Mostly all tea houses in Annapurna Circle trek now have common bathrooms with hot showers coming from the geyser. You are allowed to shower when you pay 2- 3 dollars extra. Since the charge for the hotel room in Annapurna circuit trek Itinerary is kept at a minimum, i.e., about five dollars, all the additional benefits need to be paid.

  • Rooms with private bathrooms are available only in Manang Valley and Mustang during Annapurna region trekking. Otherwise, you need to share the common bathroom with people in the tea house. Thankfully, almost all toilets in Annapurna region trek now have Indian seats replaced by Western seats.

  • You need two kinds of bags for the Annapurna Circle Himalayas.. The first one is a day bag backpack where you keep your valuables, gadgets, some food, and a water bottle for the daytime. The other one is a duffle or trekking bag where you keep all your clothes and trekking gear like boots and a sleeping bag, which can store up to 20kgs. The porter will carry the duffel bag for you on the 10 days Annapurna Circuit Himalayas trek.

  • Storage facilities are available in the hotels where you stay in Kathmandu. You can request the owner or reception to keep the extra clothes and baggage for you until the completion of the Annapurna Circuit Himalayas Trek.You can also leave the cloth at the Breeze Adventure office. We are happy to keep the valuables of our trekkers safe until they return from Annapurna circuit trek safely.

  • Yes, it is compulsory that you get travel insurance before booking your Annapurna Circuit Himalayas Trek in Nepal. In fact, you must get travel insurance that covers high-altitude helicopter rescue with a cover-up for cancellation or changes due to altitude sickness before booking any treks in Nepal.

  • Yes, the 10-day Annapurna circuit trek itinerary has been designed to fit beginners. Even if you have never been to a higher altitude trek or done adventurous climbing before, you are able to finish the Annapurna Circuit Trek. All you need is a moderate level of fitness, great motivation, and a few weeks of training before 10 Days ACT Trek.

  • Typically, a porter will carry 25 kgs in total. The travel agency often provides one porter for two people so he can carry 2 kgs of bags for each person. If you need to carry more than 15 Kgs in your backpack, you need to hire a personal porter.

  • It is really important to remain hydrated when you are trekking to a higher altitude. Since the oxygen level in the blood is very low, it is important to compensate for it with a higher water level. Besides water, we recommend drinking tea, coffee, and juice to keep yourself hydrated. Energy drinks can also be used while you are trekking. However, we highly discourage all kinds of alcoholic products while on Annapurna Circuit Himalayas. Especially at a higher altitude, consumption of alcohol makes you prone to altitude sickness.

  • Yes, the options for vegetarian food are really great in Nepal. In fact, we do not suggest anyone have meat items in the mountains and would rather go vegetarian. However, there is no vegan-specific menu for food during Annapurna Circuit trek.

  • Yes, the porter and guide to Annapurna circuit Trek 10 days often expect the travellers to tip them. Although tipping culture is not very popular in Nepal, the guide and porter only make a basic salary, which is also the case in the peak trekking season. Even a small amount of the tip can be beneficial to them. In general, there is a culture of tipping 10% to 20% of the total amount at the end of the 10 -days Annapurna Circuit trek if you like the service.

  • Once you buy the trekking gear for 10 days ACT trek, it might be difficult to sell them after the war. There are no proper thrift stores in Nepal where you can sell the Annapurna trekking gear after the trek. So, if you're not planning to take back your packing list for the Annapurna 10-day trek, we suggest you rent the gear instead of buying it. You can easily rent all kinds of trekking gear from Thamel and other areas of Kathmandu once you are in Nepal. The prices of these trekking gears in Thamel can range from $ 1 to $5 per day for each item.

  • Yes, nowadays, almost all hotels on the route of the Annapurna circuit trek have Wi-Fi. However, the internet speed in Nepal's mountain region is not very good. Even if you use the mobile data of the local SIM cards, you only contact people, i.e. use services such as calls and messages. It might not be possible to upload heavy videos and all the work during the 10-day Annapurna Circuit trek.

  • Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, obviously has lots of ATMs, and you can draw your case any time here. The last ATM you will find before the trip is a besisahar. Beyond that, you will not find any ATM until you reach Jomsom. Even then, the ATM in Jomsom might not always function properly, so we suggest you take all the needed cash for 10 days Annapurna Circuit Trek cost from Kathmandu itself.

  • During the Annapurna circuit trek, you need to walk between 10 and 15 km, which will take 5 to 6 hours every day. Only on the 7th day do you hike for about 10 hours to cross the Throng Phedi. As per data, 10-day Annapurna circuit trek distance is almost 120kms.

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