Mar 31 - Apr 4, 2024 | Change

Classic Start from Besi Sahar side trek (5 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Bahundanda

Difficulty: challenging
Classic Start from Besi Sahar
Starting at $192 usd
For 1 person -Guide & Permits
Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees
$31.06 /day per person for guide
+ $36 per person for permits

Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.

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Included Services
  • Permits ACAP
  • Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance

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Before the road existed, trekkers would start their journey around Annapurna from the market town of Besi Sahar. This journey takes you from lush rice paddy clad hills to the ice and rock of the Thorung La. To experience the full range of Nepal’s diverse mountain ecology, begin your trek at this classic start point.

Weather Conditions in March

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March is the start of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures begin to rise from their winter lows. By the end of March, temperatures are significantly warmer at lower elevations and hot air from the valleys tend to create clouds in the mountains during the afternoons. Mornings are generally clear, with the clearest weather coming just after sunrise.

At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in March. The highest point on the trek is Chame at 2710 m. During March, expect high temperatures of around 17.1°C (63°F) and lows down to 0.1°C (32°F) at Chame.

Classic Start from Besi Sahar Side trek
(Elevation Profile)

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.

Sun Mar 31 (day 1)
Public bus from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $6.00
Travel time: about 6 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Besi Sahar (800 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.6°C (83°F) and lows of about 11.6°C (53°F) in March.

Bhulbhule (840 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 11.4°C (53°F) in March.

Mon Apr 1 (day 2)

Bahundanda (1270 m)

About 3-4 hours from Bhulbhule
Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.8°C (84°F) and lows of about 12.8°C (55°F) in April.

Bahundanda

Ghermu (1140 m)

About 2-3 hours from Bahundanda
Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.6°C (85°F) and lows of about 13.6°C (56°F) in April.

Tue Apr 2 (day 3)

Syange (1080 m)

About a half hour from Ghermu or About 6-7 hours from Bhulbhule
Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.9°C (86°F) and lows of about 13.9°C (57°F) in April.

Syange

Jagat (1290 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.7°C (84°F) and lows of about 12.7°C (55°F) in April.

Chamje (1410 m)

About 3-4 hours from Syange
Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.9°C (82°F) and lows of about 11.9°C (53°F) in April.

Chamje

Tal (1700 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.2°C (79°F) and lows of about 10.2°C (50°F) in April.

Tal

Dharapani (1960 m)

About 5-6 hours from Chamje
Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.6°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.6°C (47°F) in April.

Dharapani
Wed Apr 3 (day 4)

Bagarchhap (2160 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in April.

Chame (2710 m)

About 6-7 hours from Dharapani
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.1°C (68°F) and lows of about 4.1°C (39°F) in April.

Chame
Thu Apr 4 (day 5)
you can add extra rest days after the itinerary is created

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.