How to Finish the Ten-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek

  • Last Updated on Jul 23, 2024

Grinding oneself for the Annapurna Circuit Trek for 12 days brings lively enthusiasm because it gives perfect Himalayan views, cultural understandings, and assessments of actual patience. To journey for 12 days, planning needs to be well organized so that all necessary arrangements are met. Below are key essentials that will aid in conquering this demanding trek:

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  • Commence your training early enough to develop the strength of your body.
  • Travel light but have all essential equipment with you, including strong leather boots, warm clothes, and quality rucksacks.
  • Keep eating well and remain hydrated while in transit for your energy to be constant.
  • Rest once in a while so that you won't get too tired at the end
  • Respond to your body. When you feel sick, halt. This will help you avoid complications and recover quickly during hiking.

Itinerary For Annapurna Circuit Trek

It is very important to plan everything before going on any trek, so here is the day by day annapurna circuit trek itinerary mentioned below:

Day 1

Take a Drive From Kathmandu to Dharapani; after arriving and preparing for the trek, we will leave Kathmandu and travel on the Prithvi Highway for about 6–7 hours. During the long vehicle journey, you will be able to see the landscapes of Nepal, including rivers, hills, and much more. Then, find a place to rest for the night in Dharapani.

Day 2

In the morning, set off from Dharapani. Walking down this path, you will pass through different towns or hamlets–with all types of houses, including the traditional ones covered by vegetation- and farmland before arriving at another village where you can spend the night. There is no other option than staying grounded due to nightfall or exhaustion, which typically renders us immobile. Multiple settlements will be traversed within a single day.

Day 3

Hike for 5—to 6 hours from Chame to Pisang. By the third night, you will have reached an elevation of about 3200m.

Day 4

Trek for five to six hours from Pisang to Manang. You gain an additional 340m slowly.

Day 5

Acclimatization day in Manang village. You can choose a longer trek for 5-6 hours up to an ice lake, acclimatizing at 4600m.

Day 6

5-6 hours hike from Manang going down to Ledar. The night is spent at 4200m. So far, this is the biggest elevation gain; that is why an additional day in Manang to acclimatize and rest.

Day 7

It is a five to six-hour hike from Ledar to High Camp at 4833m. Most people do a short steep trek at this camp in preparation for 4833m sleep.

Day 8

From Highcamp, there is a hike to the highest point, Thorung La Pass, before dawn. The highest elevation of an ascent on the entire trek is reached at 5416m here before going down to Muktinath, located at 3760m, in about eight hours.

Day 9

hike for six hours from Muktinath to Jomsom, descending to an altitude of 2720m.

Day 10

On the tenth day, take a nine or ten-hour bus or one-hour flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.

Annapurna Circuit Trek Package

Your experience at the Annapurna Circuit will significantly differ depending on the kind of annapurna circuit trek package you choose. Here's what you should look at while choosing a trekking package:

  • Choose a well-known trekking agency guided by professional guides who can help you with your safety.
  • Please examine the inclusions available in the package like accommodation, food, permits, and transport.
  • Also, check out the kind of support you will get for trekking e.g., porterage, emergency help.
  • Look at other trips and compare their prices before deciding which offers more for less cash.

Conclusion

The Annapurna Circuit Trek is quite difficult, though very satisfying. By adhering to these tips, you can complete the journey and create memories that will last a lifetime. Take the adventure of a lifetime by exploring the splendid sceneries within just ten days of Annapurna Circuit, whose beauty and challenge exist simultaneously.

At Dream Heaven Adventure, we ensure that your travel is secure and pleasurable and that you keep the memory. In pursuit of your trekking goals, we are committed to providing you with thorough service and a well-experienced team. To get more information or have your trekking planned, feel free to visit our place.

Suman Aryal

Suman Aryal

With over 15 years of experience in the tourism sector of Nepal, Suman is the Managing Director of Dream Heaven Adventure. His passion for trekking has taken him to nearly all of Nepal's popular regions, making him an authorized trekking and tour operator.

Suman has a particular affinity for traveling to the Himalayas, where he has gained deep knowledge about the region's religion, culture, and history. As a part-time blogger, Suman shares his research on the cultural and religious diversity of Nepal, providing his personal touch with insights from his decade-long experience. He also enjoys answering readers' queries with his expert knowledge and personal touch.