Annapurna Circuit to Annapurna Base Camp Trek in 23 days

23 days trek around Annapurna circuit and Annapurna base camp is challenging, both mentally and physically. The trek is suitable for trek beginners. The trek is not as hard as you think. The previous trek experience is not necessary, yet a good physically fitness with sound health is helpful. Once you decide to challenge yourself to trek around Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna base camp, it is nice to do some training preparation like Aerobic exercise, weekend hiking, jogging.

April to May and October to November is a good season for trekking Annapurna Circuit and ABC. The weather is generally stable and warm. The rain fall is very low with more sunny days than other seasons. You will have more chances to get clear views of the Himalayas and even to witness the amazing night sky with shining stars. In the Winter like January, February and December, the temperature drop to -10 degree. And the snowfall may disturb on the higher elevation. Some parts of the trail may close due to bad weather in winter. While in the summer, the southern section around Pokhara will get heavy rainfall, although the northern part like Mustang and Manang belong to the rain-shadow area. Please pay attention in landslides if you would plan trek to Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit in June to September.

There are nice tea houses along the trail. We will sleep and eat at mountain guest house as we trek. All lodges have electricity and most of them also offer Wi-Fi. The toilet is very basic and always outside room. Cold water is running always. But hot water and hot shower charges an extra cost. You will get a wide range of food like pasta, noodles, sandwiches, potatoes, eggs, bread, soup, desserts during the trek. 

Day 1: Kathmandu to Ghermu(1130 m, 9 km, 3 to 4 hours walk)
You will drive 5-hour from Kathmandu to Besisahar and 1-hour bus ride to Ngadi Bazaar. You will begins trek to Ghermu and the distance is 9 km which take approx 3 to 4 hours. Ghermu is a small town with a handful of lodges. 
Day 2: Trek Ghermu to Tal ( 1,700m, 5 hours, 12 km).
Breakfast and you will up hill trek for 5 to 6 hours to Tal. Tal is a large town located in an open valley. Stay overnight at Tal lodge.
Day 3: Trek Tal to Danaqyu (2,200 m, 4 hours, 12km) 
You will trek to Danaqyu village for 4 to 5 hours. Danaqyu is a medium-sized town with a stunning view of Manaslu mountain. Stay overnight at Danaqyu lodge.
Day 4: Trek Danaqyu to Chame (2,710 m, 3 hours, 12km) 
After breakfast you will follow the upward trek to Chame. Chame is a village of Tibetan do not shots and has small hot spring river which is runs likes an ankle deep. Stay overnight at Chame lodge
Day 5: Trek Chame to Upper Pisang ( 3310 m, 6 hours, 15km) 
You will trek about 6 to 7 hours to reach Upper Pisang. Upper Pisang is quaint with a medieval vibe and tiny alleyways and has new monastery at the very top of the hill. Stay overnight at Upper Pisang lodge.
Day 6: Trek Upper Pisang to Manang via the lower route (3540m, 6 hours, 18 km)  .
You will follow the path to Manang via the lower route of Pisang. And, Manang is a large town with many big lodges, stores, local restaurant and preventing from altitude sickness. Stay overnight at Manang lodge.
Day 7: Acclimatization day in Manang (Rest days)
You have a plenty day and hike to Ice Lake, Milarepa’s Cave, Braga Gompa, Three Monasteries Circuit, Gangapurna Lake (also known as Turquoise Lake), and Khangsar Village. Stay overnight at Manang lodge.  
Day 8: Trek Manang to Yak Kharka (4,050m, 4 hours, 9 km).
You will trek ascend path for Yak Kharka. It takes approx. 4 to 5 hours. Yak Kharka is a medium-sized town with several lodges.  Stay overnight at Yak Kharka. 
Day 9: Trek Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,450 m, 3.5 hours, 6 km) 
Today you will trek  to Thorong Phedi takes approx. 3 to 4 hours. Thorong Phedi is a small town with several guesthouses.  Stay overnight at Thorong Phedi.
Day 10: Trek Thorong Phedi to High Camp ( 4850 m, 2 hours, 2km)  .
You will trek to High Camp. It takes approx  2 hours to reach there. High Camp has only one lodge and sleep at the dining hall. Stay overnight at High camp.
Day 11: High Camp rest and acclimatization day (Rest day)
Early morning wake up and you will walk short distance at High Camp with stunning views of the mountain ranges. If you want to spend an extra day acclimatizing here. Or after breakfast, you will descend trekking for 8 to 10 hour to Muktinath. Muktinath is one of the popular pilgrims religious sites for Buddhist and Hindu.
Day 13: Trek Muktinath to Kagbeni via the main road (2800m, 3 hours, 10km) 
Early morning you will visit the pilgrims temple Muktinath and after breakfast you will trek toward Kagbeni. Kagbeni is a remarkable views of the surrounding mountains and explore the history of monastery and stone paths throughout the old town. Stay overnight at Kagbeni.
Day 14: Trek Kagbeni to Jomson, and drive to Tatopani (1200m,3 hours, 9 km). 
After breakfast, you will trek to Jomson and drive to Tatopani. Buses are also available from Jomson to Tatopani twice per day or sometimes more around 7 am and 12 pm. Jomson is a good place for coordinate a jeep ride. Tatopani is a medium-sized town with a hot spring area in it. Stay overnight at Tatopani.
Day 15: Trek Tatopani to Ghorepani (2870 m, 7-8 hours, 17 km)
You will ascent trek to Ghorepani . It takes approx. 7 to 8 hours. Ghorepani is a simple village with an abundance of nice lodges and grandest adventure. Stay overnight at Ghorepani.
Day 16: Hike to Poon Hill, back to Ghorepani, then trek to Tadapani (2,630 m, 6 hours, 10km)
Early a morning you will hike to Poon Hill to sunrise view of the Annapurna mountain range. The hike is about 3 km round trip. It is an alternative viewpoint of the mountain range at the teahouse an hour’s away  to Tadapani. Tadapani is a small lodge area. Stay overnight at tadapani.
Day 17: Trek Tadapani to Lower Sinuwa (2,360m, 7 hours, 9 km)
You will trek down to Lower Sinuwa . It takes approx 6 to 7 hour. Lower Sinuwa is a small town with several bright guesthouses in it. And Upper Sinuwa takes 30 – 40 minutes to walk. Stay overnight at Lower Sinuwa.
Day 18: Trek Lower Sinuwa to Himalaya (2920 m, 6 hours, 15km)  
You will trek for 5/ 6 hours to Himalaya. Himalaya has a handful of lodges. Stay overnight at Himalaya.
Day 19: Trek Himalaya to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC) (3700m, 4 hours) 
You will trek to MBC. It takes approx. 4 hours. MBC is one of the most beautiful mountain with great sunshine view during the day time also. Stay ovenight at MBC.
Day 20: Trek MBC to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) (4130m, 2 hours, 5km) 
From MBC to ABC, you will trek takes approx. 2 hours. ABC has several lodges and prayer flag monuments. You will view the photogenic ring of mountains during sunrise. Stay overnight at ABC.
Day 21: Trek ABC to Bamboo ( 2310 m, 7 hours, 17 km)  
You will descent trek to Bamboo. It takes approx. 7 hours. Bamboo is a simple place and has  few lodges available. Stay overnight at Bamboo.
Day 22: Trek Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1780m, 6-7 hours, 9 km) 
You will trek a steeply down hill to Jhinu Danda. It takes approx. 5 hours. Jhinu Danda has a lodges and a hot spring area to bathe within and a pleasant place to stay. Stay overnight at Jhinu Danda.
Day 23: Trek Jhinu Danda to Sinuwa, and back to Pokhara ( 827 m, 3 hours)
You will have short trek to Sinuwa take approx. 2 to 3 hours. After that you will using the sharing jeep to Pokhara and take approx. 3 hours drive.

Cost Includes:

• Bus transfer- Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu
• Twin sharing tea house accommodation during trek.
• 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
• For ABC/Poon Hill Trek - Transfer by bus or car or jeep sharing to/from Pokhara to Trekking start/end point.
• Hotel in Pokhara before and after the trek.
• All the goverment taxes and company service charge.

• Airport pick up and departure transfer
• Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu but we can book on your request.
• 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.

Trek Gear List: No need to bring unnecessary trekking equipment with you for trekking in Nepal. The following trekking equipments and gears are recommended before trekking in Nepal. Most of the trekking equipment what you will need can be rented or purchased  in Nepal either in Kathmandu or Pokhara at cheap price. We will help you with the necessary arrangements. Except your day pack all the luggage will be carried by porters. There is an allowance of 15kg per person. Additional personal items not needed for the trekking part of the trip can be stored in the storage room of hotel without extra cost.
Head:
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses with UV protection

Lower Body:
Under Garments
Hiking shorts
Lightweight cotton long pants
Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

Feet:
Thin, lightweight inner socks
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Hiking boots with spare laces
Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp

Upper Body:
T-shirts
Light and expedition weight thermal tops
Fleece jacket or pullover
Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Down vest and/or jacket

Hands:
Lightweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal)

Accessories:
Sleeping bag rated to zero DC 
Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
Trekking Bags/Duffel bag 
Basic First Aid Kit
Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry inside trek bag
Day pack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
Trekking Poles
Water bottle (2) or camel bag
Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc)
Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring)

Toiletries:
1 medium sized quick drying towel
Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
Deodorants
Nail clippers
Face and body moisturizer
Feminine hygiene products
Small mirror

Personal Hygiene:
Wet wipes (baby wipes)
Tissue /toilet roll
Anti bacterial hands wash

Extras/Luxuries:
Binoculars
Novels
Trail Map/Guide book
Journal & Pen
iPod
Pencils and small notebooks
Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble
Modest swim suits (for Kathmandu)