A full-circuit Annapurna trek that links village life, high alpine ridgelines and the Thorong La pass. This private 15-day itinerary balances gradual acclimatization with big mountain days and lodge-based comfort.
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The first light over Kathmandu fades as your deluxe bus pushes west along the Trisuli and Marshyangdi rivers, the road dropping you in Besisahar before the trail tightens into villages, terraces and river gorges. You walk through carved stone chortens and prayer-flagged bridges, the air growing thinner as the valley opens to Manang and the jagged skyline of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
15 days
Fitness Level
Good cardiovascular fitness and previous multi-day hiking experience are recommended; ability to carry a daypack and handle long ascents is required.
Wildlife
History
The circuit connects ancient trans-Himalayan trade and pilgrimage routes; Muktinath is a shared Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site with centuries-old rituals.
Conservation
The trek runs through the Annapurna Conservation Area—stay on trails, pack out trash, and use established lodges to limit campsite impact.
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Acclimatize on schedule
Respect the Manang rest day and climb high, sleep low where possible; ascending too fast raises your risk of altitude illness.
Bring cash and small bills
ATMs are sparse—carry enough NPR for tea, wifi, hot showers and tips for lodges and porters.
Start pass-day very early
Begin before sunrise for Thorong La to avoid afternoon wind and to allow time for slow, steady pacing on the 850 m ascent.
Footwear and traction
Sturdy, waterproof boots with good ankle support are necessary; sections include loose scree, steep stairs and seasonal snow.
Sturdy waterproof hiking boots
Provides ankle support and grip on rocky, muddy and occasionally snowy terrain.
Insulated down jacket
Warmth for cold nights above 3,500 m and on the pass morning.
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Trekking poles
Reduce knee strain on long descents and improve balance on scree and steep sections.
Water purification or iodine tablets
Useful where bottled water is scarce and to save money on repeated purchases.