Annapurna Circuit Trek cost/departure dates 2022, 2023

10 days Annapurna Circuit Trek is suitable for all adventure travelers who have limited time, ready to drive on off road from Besishahar to Chame on a local jeep sharing with other trekkers. This short Annapurna Circuit Trek designs for the passionate trekkers who are able to walk for 5 to 6 hours in a day. Annapurna circuit trekking guide including trekking routes, the best season to trek Annapurna circuit, map and the price of 10 days Annapurna circuit trekking in Nepal.

This is the best selling treks in Annapurna rich in unique culture, wild flora and fauna. You trek through the most challenging Thorong La Pass(5416m) on the trans-Himalayan region in short 10 days Annapurna circuit trekking in Nepal. Annapurna Circuit 10 days trek is a combination of hot springs, green fertile terrain, amazing landscapes with lakes, mountains, glaciers and waterfalls. The physically fit, patient trekkers can enjoy this trek. Previous trekking experience is helpful.

You can get all-round experience of the scenery and cultures of Nepal in this short Annapurna circuit trek. The trek starts from the lush Marshyangdi valley that separates the Annapurna range from Manaslu. The scenery is composed of lush cultivated fields with dense forests on either side. In the winter season, orange trees are full of fruits along the trails. As you trek higher the valley becomes more rugged until the villages and forests finally give way to the arid hills of Manang. The Thorong La pass at 5416 meters, marks the high point of 10 day Annapurna circuit trek after which the trail joins the Kali Gandaki River that flows through the deepest gorge on earth.

What makes the 10 day Annapurna Circuit trek Nepal so special is that the scenery changes everyday. The trek goes counter-clockwise from Besi Sahar to Manang until you reach the highest point of the trek at Thorong La pass at 5,416m, and then on to the Holy place Muktinath Temple and finally to Jomsom from where you will fly or drive to Pokhara next day. You will experience the majestic scenery of Manaslu, Langtang Himal, Annapurna II and IV, Annapurna III, and, Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri.

The 10 day Annapurna Circuit Trek, an alternative of full Annapurna circuit trek covers some of the best section of Annapurna circuit trek that offers a wide range of mountains vistas of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and many more surrounding peaks, valley and its spectacular scenery. The trek fills up with Nepali and Tibetan influence culture such as old monastery, mane stone walls, glaciers, clusters mud built up villages, and open big pastures with wild animals and yaks. Spring, Autumn and Summer are the best time of year trekking Annapurna circuit. 

This is a small group joining teahouse trek. We sleep and eat the teahouse scatter along the trail. In 10 days Annapurna circuit trek, teahouse accommodation, meals like breakfast, lunch and dinner, all necessary trekking permit, transfer by bus and jeep sharing with other people English speaking guide and all his expenses includes in 10 day Annapurna circuit trek price. 

Day 1: Kathmandu to Beshisahar (760m, 6 hrs).
Drive 175 km Kathmandu to Beshisahar around 7 hours and it goes through Trishuli and Marsyangdhi valley. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery during the drive. The bus will stop on the way for launch and few more breaks for some refreshment and for toilet.
Day 2: Drive Beshisahar to Chame (2670m, 5 hrs). 
This four wheel drive will follow Marsyangdhi valley and it passes through many mountain village and beautiful scenery . It will go through unpaved road so you have to prepare yourself for possible bumpy road.
Day 3: Trek Chame to Pisang (3200m, 5/6 hrs walk).
Your walk will start from today. The trail will traverse through left side of the valley and after apple farm village Bartang you will cross the suspension bridge and after a bit uphill you will reach another beautiful village called Dhikurpokhari. The walk will be very beautiful and nice. You will see Annapurna ii, Annapurna iv and the Pisang peak during the walk.
Day 4: Trek Pisang to Manang (3540m, 5/6 hrs walk)
Today day you have two choices for the trail. One trail goes through high above the valley from the right side and another trail goes through the valley from the left side. You can see many villages, Monastery and Lamasery during the way after Humde the scenery slightly changes. It will become more desert and dry. You will see Annapurna iii, some Chulu peak, Gangapurna, Khangsahar during the walk.
Day 5: Acclimatization day in Manang. Explore around the Manang village.
On the acclimatization day we will go to Ice lake 4600m/15088ft Lake for excursion. It will take 5/6hrs back and forth. It’s a very nice walk we can see many mountains during the walk and can see vast detail of higher Marsyangdhi valley.
Day 6: Trek Manang to Ledar (4200m, 5/6 hrs walk)
The trail goes through the dry terrain. With growing altitude it would be difficult to breathe so we will take slow and steady pace to make it to our destination. During the trek you will see Gangapurna, Khangsahar, Chulu west, Chulu central, Chulu east, Glacier dome ,Khangsar kang, Om myurpa, Syagang, Katung kang.
Day 7: Trek Ledar to Highcamp (4833m, 5/6hrs walk) 
The trail will go through the right side in the beginning until we cross the suspension bridge and the trail goes through the leftside of the valley and reaches the Throung Phedi 4450m/14596ft then goes 1 hrs further straight up to the High camp. This day you will see Throung peak and some more mountains.
Day 8: Trek Highcamp to Muktinath (3760m) via Throung-La 5416m, 8 hrs walk).
Trek start early morning 4/5 AM depending on the season and cross through Throung-La 5416m/17764ft world largest pass. After crossing the pass we will descend down. We can see the Dhaulagiri Massif right straight in the west from the pass. We will reach the village called Chirabu at the bottom of the Pass and further more we will reach the settlement called Muktinath for overnight stay. We probably visit Muktinath temple or we can postpone the visit for next morning. This day we can see few mountains like Throung peak, Dhaulagir, Muktinath Himal.
Day 9: Trek Muktinath to Jomshom (2720m) via Kagbeni (6 hrs walk)
The walk will be down until we reach the place called Kagbeni. The walk will be more nice with changing scenery and the beautiful medieval village like Jharkot,Kagbeni. After Kagbeni the walk will be through the valley and now you have entered the windy valley so you have to prepare yourself for possible hard breezing. You can see Nilgiri north, Tukuchey peak, Dhaulagiri massif during the day.
Day 10: Jomsom to Pokhara.
Fly or drive to Pokhara, and the trek ends.

Cost included

• Bus transfer- Kathmandu/Besishahar/Pokhara/Kathmandu.
• Twin sharing tea house accommodation during trek.
• Besishahar to Chame by local jeep transfer sharing with other people.
• Trekking permit-ACAP and TIMS cards
• English Speaking guide and all his expenses like salary, meals, accommodation and transfer
• 3 times meals- breakfast, lunch and dinner during trekking
• Jomsom -Pokhara by bus transfer
• For ABC/Poon Hill Trek - Transfer by bus or car to/from Pokhara to Trekking start/end point.
• Hotel in Pokhara before and after the trek.
• All the goverment taxes and company service charge.

Cost not included

• Airport pick up and departure transfer
• Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu but we can book on your request.
• Private car transfer -Kathmandu to Besishahar
• Jeep transfer or flight cost- Jomsom/Pokhara.
• Travel Insurance in case of emergency for Heli rescue and other medication
• Porter to carry luggage - but we arrange on your request 1 porter between 2 clients. 
• Any kind of drinks and desert like beer, water, tea/coffee, hot water, chocolate/rice pudding, pie and pancake.
• Expenses of personal nature like telephone, internet, wifi, hot shower, battery charging
• Tips for guide and porter
• All the cost not mention on above cost includes.