Annapurna Circuit Trek
🌿 Annapurna Circuit Trek
Duration: 12–18 days | Difficulty: Moderate | Max Altitude: 5,416m (Thorong La Pass) | Group Size: Max 12
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📜 History & Significance
The Annapurna Circuit is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest treks, circumnavigating the entire Annapurna massif through an extraordinary range of landscapes — from subtropical rhododendron forests and terraced rice paddies to the high-altitude Tibetan plateau of the Mustang region.
The route has been walked by pilgrims for thousands of years, most notably to reach Muktinath Temple (3,710m) — one of the most sacred sites in both Hinduism and Buddhism. Muktinath is one of the 108 Divya Desams (sacred Vishnu temples) and holds immense significance for Vaishnava devotees. The eternal flame and sacred water springs at Muktinath are believed to grant moksha (liberation).
The crossing of Thorong La Pass (5,416m) is the physical and spiritual high point of the journey — a test of endurance that rewards trekkers with panoramic views of the Himalayas stretching to the horizon.
✅ What's Included
- All permits (ACAP, TIMS card)
- Teahouse accommodation throughout (twin sharing)
- All meals on trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Experienced licensed trekking guide & porter
- Airport and hotel transfers in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Pokhara–Kathmandu transport
- First aid kit & emergency support
- AryaGhat certificate of completion
🗓️ Itinerary Overview
- Day 1–2: Arrive Kathmandu – drive to Besisahar
- Day 3–4: Trek to Chame (2,710m)
- Day 5–6: Chame – Manang (3,519m)
- Day 7: Acclimatisation in Manang
- Day 8: Manang – Thorong Phedi (4,450m)
- Day 9: Cross Thorong La Pass (5,416m) – Muktinath (3,710m)
- Day 10: Muktinath Temple visit – Kagbeni
- Day 11–13: Trek to Tatopani – Ghorepani
- Day 14: Poon Hill sunrise (3,210m) – Nayapul
- Day 15: Drive to Pokhara – rest day
- Day 16–18: Return to Kathmandu / departure
⭐ Customer Reviews
“The Muktinath Temple visit was the spiritual highlight of my life. Standing at 3,710m in one of Vishnu’s most sacred abodes — I wept with gratitude. AryaGhat understood exactly what this journey meant to us.”
— Priya S., Melbourne ★★★★★
“Crossing Thorong La at dawn with prayer flags snapping in the wind is something I will never forget. Our guide was exceptional — knowledgeable, safe, and genuinely caring.”
— James W., New Zealand ★★★★★
“Poon Hill at sunrise with the full Annapurna range glowing pink — no photo does it justice. The whole circuit was perfectly organised from start to finish.”
— Anika R., Germany ★★★★★
💰 Pricing
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Walk the world’s most celebrated circuit and visit one of Vishnu’s most sacred temples. Contact us to check availability.