Annapurna Circuit Trek 20 Days

This is a 20-day trek for those who want to get away from the crowds and love the great outdoors. This is an outstanding trek in the Annapurna Conservation Area that takes you to the highest pass and the deepest valley in the world. Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,769ft) and the Kali Gandaki Gorge (5,571m) are just two highlights of this incredible journey. You will not be disappointed as you will follow trails through stunning rhododendron, oak, bamboo and Cyprus forests and be amazed at the proximity of these enormous snow-covered peaks:  Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Dhaulagiri (8167m) (meaning white beautiful mountain in Sanskrit), Machapuchare (Fish Tail), Annapurna South and Manaslu. You will also venture to one of the highest lakes in the world, Tilicho Lake (4919m), and learn about the distinct cultures of the many villagers living in this far-flung region among the Annapurna Ranges. Another feature of this trek is a visit to the famous Buddhist and Hindu holy site at Muktinath where numerous sects and religions live in harmony. It is claimed that there are over a 100 varieties of orchids in the region, as well as many animals like the Martin deer, Langur monkey and the elusive Snow Leopard. 

Trekking through this region will give you a first-hand experience of the Sherpa lifestyles and their affectionate welcoming smiles, also famous for their hardiness as high altitude climbers. Their reputation as mountaineers is recognized worldwide. 

After a bus and jeep ride from Kathmandu your trek begins at Syange and takes you through the following villages: Dharapani (1,960m/6,430ft), Chame (2,710m/8,891ft), Pisang (3,300m/10824ft), Manang (3,500m/11,482ft), Yak Kharka (4,110m/13,484ft), Thorong Phedi (4420m/14501ft), Thorong La Pass (5416m/17764ft), Muktinath (3,800/12,467ft) then drive to Jomsom (2,700m) and on to Pokhara (8,50m). The last leg of this incredible journey is a drive from Pokhara back to Kathmandu (1,350m). You will notice that from the very beginning of the trek we head slowly to higher altitudes, thus ensuring you properly acclimatize. We will also spend another day at Manang to better acclimatize and prepare ourselves before climbing to Thorong La Pass, the highest point on the trek.

You will traverse several climate zones, from the subtropical forests, through terraced farmland to high alpine glaciers. There is also Tatopani (meaning hot water in Nepali) where you can take a dip in the thermal hot springs.

Sherpa Expedition & Trekking have more than 40 years of experience in making dreams come true. We take care of every detail of the trek which allows you to focus solely on your trek. This is a very popular trek. Find out more why this is the most popular trekking region of Nepal.