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Annapurna Circuit
via Kagbeni, Classic finish via Poon Hill, via Tilicho Lake, and via Marpha
trek
(12 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
- With 4 Side Trips: via Kagbeni, Classic finish via Poon Hill, via Tilicho Lake, and via Marpha
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Highlights:
Ghyaru, Manang, Tilicho Lake, Thorung High Camp, Thorung La, Muktinath, Kagbeni, and Marpha
Difficulty:
strenuous
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $275.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.Currently you have 0 guests trekking with you.
- Permits ACAP and TIMS Card
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- Guide's Transport
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?
Would you like to request a specific guide?
If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
We will try to respond within 24 hours.
While the new road offers the possibility of shortening this classic trek, it still provides one of the most diverse trekking experiences in Nepal. Starting at Chame, or the traditional starting point of Besi Sahar, the trail runs through lush forest and passes through villages to Manang. From Manang there is an option to take the spectacular side trip to Tilicho Lake, or continue directly over the Thorung La (5416 m) descending to the pilgrim town of Muktinath, a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. From Muktinath, you have the option to take a jeep via the wide valley of lower Mustang to Jomson, where both flights and buses to Pokhara can be arranged, or trek via the traditional village of Kagbeni, gateway to upper Mustang. While the road has taken some of the charm out of this classic trek, the advantage is that a trip can be tailored around one’s interests and time constraints. Whether you do the epic full circuit from Besi Sahar to Ghorepani, or take off a bite sized chunk around the Thorung La, the Annapurna Circuit still has plenty to offer.
Side trip via Kagbeni: Kagbeni is the gateway to the upper Mustang Valley. The longer route to Kagbeni via Jong passes through monastic villages reminiscent of those in Upper Mustang. It would be a shame to miss this picturesque village set in a spectacular landscape of dry eroded valleys and high snow-clad peaks in your rush to get back to Pokhara or Kathmandu. If you have the time, stop and take a break in Kagbeni.
Side trip Classic finish via Poon Hill: For the satisfaction of doing the full Annapurna circuit, continue through the villages of lower Mustang and follow the rushing Gandaki River down from arid Mustang into the green middle hills. Finish the trek with a climb to the panoramic view point of Poon Hill and wave goodbye to the 8000 m peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Side trip via Tilicho Lake: If you only have time for one side trip off the main Annapurna circuit, make time for the jaw-dropping vistas of Tilicho lake. Nestled against the backs of the Annapurna peaks, this brilliant blue lake at 5000m is a sight not to be missed. The trail to the lake is scenic but challenging, winding along loose eroded cliff sides to the Tilicho Base Camp lodge. From the lodge, there is a steep hike up to the lake and viewpoint that’s well worth the effort.
Side trip via Marpha: The picturesque village of Marpha sits in the shadow of Dhaulagiri. It’s a far more appealing place than nearby Jomsom, with its whitewashed Tibetan style homes and Niyingma monastery dominating the village. A pleasant place to linger after a long trek.
Weather Conditions in November
change startEarly November, along with late October, are the most popular times to trek in Nepal. Temperatures get cooler in November, but the skies get clearer and the chance of rain or snow interrupting your trek gets lower. At high altitudes, trekkers are rewarded with good views throughout the day.
At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in
November. The highest point on the trek is
Thorung La at
5416 m. During
November, expect high temperatures of around
-0.1°C (32°F)
and lows down to
-16.1°C (3°F)
at Thorung La.
Annapurna Circuit
via Kagbeni, Classic finish via Poon Hill, via Tilicho Lake, and via Marpha
Trek
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(12 days)
- 4 Side Trips: via Kagbeni, Classic finish via Poon Hill, via Tilicho Lake, and via Marpha
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Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in November. |
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Public bus from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar
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Estimated cost:
$6.00
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Besi Sahar (800 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.6°C (82°F) and lows of about 11.6°C (53°F) in November. Overnight |
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Difficulty:
moderate
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| Thu Nov 14 (day 2) |
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Shared vehicle from Besi Sahar to Chame
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Estimated cost:
$30.00
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Chame (2710 m)
From May through early October it is sometimes not possible to reach Chame by road due to landslides caused by rains. In that case you may have to start walking at an earlier point and the trek may take an extra day or two so make sure you plan accordingly, and pay your guide and porter for any extra days they work beyond the time you booked. Overnight |
| Fri Nov 15 (day 3) |
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Pisang (3240 m)
About 5-6 hours from Chame |
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Upper Pisang (3300 m)
About 20 min from Pisang Overnight |
| Sat Nov 16 (day 4) |
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Ghyaru (3670 m)
About 2 hours from Upper Pisang |
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Ngawal (3650 m)
About 45 minutes |
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Braka (3500 m)
About 45 minutes from Ngawal |
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Manang (3540 m)
Acclimatization wise it is also possible to spend the 2nd night at Khangsar instead of Manang if you wish and the group agrees Overnight |
| Sun Nov 17 (day 5) |
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Manang (3540 m) Overnight |
| Mon Nov 18 (day 6) |
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Khangsar (3745 m)
About 2-3 hours from Manang |
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Shree Kharka (4080 m)
About 2-3 hours from Khangsar |
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Tilicho Base Camp (3900 m)
About 6-9 hours from Manang, about 4-6 hours from Khangsar, or about 2-3 hours from Shree Kharka Overnight |
| Tue Nov 19 (day 7) |
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Tilicho Lake (4919 m)
About 2-4 hours up to the lake and about 1-1.5 hours back. While it's possible to see Tilicho Lake in the morning and make it to Yak Kharkha the same day it's more leisurely to add an extra rest day. This option would also give more time to explore the lake. |
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Shree Kharka (4080 m)
About 2 hours from Tilicho Base Camp |
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Yak Kharka (4020 m)
About 5-6 hours from Tilicho Base Camp, or about 4 hours from Shree Kharka Overnight |
| Wed Nov 20 (day 8) |
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Ledar (4230 m)
About 1 hour from Yak Kharkha |
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Thorung Phedi (4540 m)
About 1-3 hours from Letdar Overnight |
| Thu Nov 21 (day 9) |
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Thorung High Camp (4830 m)
About 1 hour from Thorung Phedi |
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Thorung La (5416 m)
About 3-6 hours from Thorong Phedi |
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Muktinath (3800 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.6°C (49°F) and lows of about -6.4°C (20°F) in November. Overnight |
| Fri Nov 22 (day 10) |
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Chhyonkar (3400 m)
About 1 hour from Muktinath |
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Jhong (3200 m)
About 2 hours from Chhyonkar |
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Putak (3000 m)
About 30 minutes from Jhong |
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Kagbeni (2840 m)
About 6 hours from Mukinath or about 2.5 hours from Putak Overnight |
| Sat Nov 23 (day 11) |
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Jomsom (2760 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.8°C (60°F) and lows of about -0.2°C (32°F) in November. |
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Marpha (2780 m)
About 4 to 4.5 hours from Kagbeni or 1 to1.5 hours from Jomsom, reachable from Muktinath in one long day (about 7 hours of walking) but preferable to break it up into two days. Overnight |
| Sun Nov 24 (day 12) |
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Jomsom (2760 m)
About 1 to 1.5 hours from Marpha |
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Public bus from Jomsom to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$18.00
Estimated cost:
$130.00
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 11.4°C (53°F) in November. |
Annapurna Circuit Itinerary Reviews
by Diego (Mexico) on Aug 3, 2024
Annapurna Circuit led by Rajkumar Sunar
it was beautiful , we defenitly got blessed, even tho it was monsune, we saw everything!!!!!
by Samuel (Australia) on Oct 26, 2019
Annapurna Circuit Classic finish via Poon Hill, via Tilicho Lake, and Classic Start from Besi Sahar led by Ang Tsering Sherpa
The magnificent sights, cultural diversity and environmental changes of the circuit make the trek live up to its expectations! Although there are parts where the road now replaces the trekking track, the vast majority of the trek there are no cars. We caught a bus part of the way after Jomson, which allowed us to do some better trekking for the last days of our itinerary rather thank walking on the dusty road, which worked out really well. We would love to do this trek again one day!
by Elsa (Canada) on Apr 15, 2019
Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake, via Kagbeni, and via Marpha led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa
by Lisa (Australia) on Jan 20, 2019
Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake led by Mingma Nuru Sherpa
Great trek, attempted the 10 day version in Jan 2019 but due to altitude sickness in the group turned around at Manag. Even though the road runs all the way to Manag we rarely saw vehicles after Chame, probably considering its the quiet season and the weather is verrry cold this time of year!
by Tania (Canada) on Dec 18, 2018
Annapurna Circuit Classic Start from Besi Sahar and Classic finish via Poon Hill led by Dawa Sherpa
Amazing views of the Annapurna range! The sidetrip to Tilicho lake is 100% worth the effort and will help with acclimating for the ascent up to Thorung La. Lots of people on the trail at Manang and up to the pass. The trip between Jomsom and Tatopani should not be missed. Do this stretch on the east side of the river. It is clearly infrequently travelled and had some of the most interesting trail sections of the entire trip. Just make sure to bring snacks in this stretch because villages are fewer and farther between.
by Nee (Malaysia) on Oct 25, 2017
Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake and Classic finish via Poon Hill led by Mingma Nuru Sherpa
this trek is not preferred due to heavy construction on some parts of the trail and also most parts of the trek are motorway, which is not conducive for trekking.
via Kagbeni Itinerary Reviews
by Timothy (UK) on Jun 16, 2019
Nar Phu via Thorung La, via Kagbeni, and via Marpha led by Ang Tsering Sherpa
by Elsa (Canada) on Apr 15, 2019
Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake, via Kagbeni, and via Marpha led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa
Classic Start from Besi Sahar Itinerary Reviews
by Samuel (Australia) on Oct 26, 2019
Annapurna Circuit Classic finish via Poon Hill, via Tilicho Lake, and Classic Start from Besi Sahar led by Ang Tsering Sherpa
Great start to the trek, really enjoyed the town of besi sahar.
by Tania (Canada) on Dec 18, 2018
Annapurna Circuit Classic Start from Besi Sahar and Classic finish via Poon Hill led by Dawa Sherpa
This is unfortunately bypassed by a lot of folks. The scenery is unique the villages feel more authentic because they are less visited by people. Climbing through the different eco-systems and landscapes is interesting, you'll have plenty of time to acclimate, and your first site of the snow capped peaks is that much more special. Also, there are lots of opportunities for taking alternate trails to avoid the road. Make sure you buy a good map and plan out your routes otherwise you can be stuck walking on the road.
Classic finish via Poon Hill Itinerary Reviews
by Samuel (Australia) on Oct 26, 2019
Annapurna Circuit Classic finish via Poon Hill, via Tilicho Lake, and Classic Start from Besi Sahar led by Ang Tsering Sherpa
Some great views from Poon Hill, we were unlucky with the weather but the views were still spectacular!
by Tania (Canada) on Dec 18, 2018
Annapurna Circuit Classic Start from Besi Sahar and Classic finish via Poon Hill led by Dawa Sherpa
Poon Hill is worth the 30 minutes sidetrip from Ghorepani and will feel easy after all of the uphill on the first half of the trip. Most people got up early to be at the top for sunrise. I do not recommend this unless you want to share the viewpoint with hundreds of people. Sleep in, have a nice breakfast and enjoy the people free views later in the day.
by Nee (Malaysia) on Oct 25, 2017
Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake and Classic finish via Poon Hill led by Mingma Nuru Sherpa
via Tilicho Lake Itinerary Reviews
by Samuel (Australia) on Oct 26, 2019
Annapurna Circuit Classic finish via Poon Hill, via Tilicho Lake, and Classic Start from Besi Sahar led by Ang Tsering Sherpa
Tilicho lake was a great side trip. It can be quite a strenuous day if coming from Manang and climbing Tilicho on the same day, but it's definitely worth it!
by Elsa (Canada) on Apr 15, 2019
Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake, via Kagbeni, and via Marpha led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa
This part of the trek was much more challenging and dangerous than I expected however it was very rewarding and worth the effort! Pasang was, of course, a most excellent leader!
by Nee (Malaysia) on Oct 25, 2017
Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake and Classic finish via Poon Hill led by Mingma Nuru Sherpa
great view and worth all the efforts!
via Marpha Itinerary Reviews
by Timothy (UK) on Jun 16, 2019
Nar Phu via Thorung La, via Kagbeni, and via Marpha led by Ang Tsering Sherpa
by Elsa (Canada) on Apr 15, 2019
Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake, via Kagbeni, and via Marpha led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa
