Nepal
USA
UK
Price starts from
USD 970
Meal
Full Board Meals
You'll have all breakfasts and a special dinner in Kathmandu. Full-board meals are provided during the entire trek. Meals can be chosen among the available options provided in the lodges. Kindly let us know if you have any sensitivities with any particular foods.
Start & End Point
Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Transportation
Public bus and sharing jeep
Airport transfers are provided via a private vehicle. We are going to provide sharing jeeps and public transportation for long bus rides. If you would prefer private transportation, simply let us know so that we can arrange for it at an extra cost.
Accommodations
Hotel & Lodge
Three-star comfortable accommodation is offered in Pokhara and Kathmandu. Standard accommodations are available during the trek, and we will pick the finest ones. Throughout the journey, a five-night accommodation with adjoining toilets and a hot shower is available.
Water and Electricity facility
During the Annapurna Circuit Trek, Trek Ways Nepal provides safe and purified drinking water through your guide. Bottled and boiled water are available at teahouses, though prices increase with altitude. Electricity is available in most lodges, allowing you to charge phones, cameras, and headlamps for a small fee. However, power supply can be limited and inconsistent at higher elevations, so carrying a power bank or extra batteries is highly recommended for a smooth trekking experience.
Activity
6-7 hours
Max Altitude
5,416 m/17,756 ft
Distance
62.6KM
Trip Grade
Challenging
Best Time
January to May, August to December
Overview
The Short Annapurna Circuit Trek is the perfect trekking package for travelers who want to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Annapurna region in Nepal but have limited time. This carefully designed itinerary allows trekkers to complete the most scenic and rewarding section of the classic Annapurna Circuit Trek without starting from the lower foothills. It is ideal for adventure lovers seeking a short Himalayan trekking experience in Nepal with stunning mountain views, cultural immersion, and high-altitude adventure.The journey begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar, followed by an exciting jeep ride to Chame, the district headquarters of the Manang region. From Chame, the trekking adventure officially starts, passing through beautiful pine forests, traditional villages, and dramatic mountain landscapes. The trail leads toward Manang, one of the most beautiful villages on the Annapurna Circuit Trail.
A full acclimatization day in Manang is essential to help trekkers adjust to the increasing altitude and reduce the risk of altitude sickness in Nepal trekking. During this day, our guide will take you to explore nearby viewpoints, monasteries, and local Tibetan-influenced culture while enjoying spectacular views of the Annapurna mountain range. An option you can choose to hike up to the Ice Lake. After Manang, the trek continues through Ledar and reaches Thorong Phedi, the base camp for the famous Thorong La Pass. Depending on weather and physical condition, trekkers may continue to Thorong High Camp for an easier ascent the next morning. Crossing Thorong La Pass (5,416m / 17,756 ft) is the highlight of the trek and one of the highest trekking passes in the world. This challenging but rewarding section offers unforgettable panoramic views of the Himalayas of Nepal.
After successfully crossing the pass, the trail descends to Muktinath Temple, one of Nepal’s most sacred pilgrimage sites. Revered by both Hindus and Buddhists, Muktinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Pilgrims believe that taking a holy bath here washes away sins and brings spiritual peace, making it an important cultural highlight of the trek. From Muktinath, the trekking ends, and travelers continue by jeep through Jomsom and Tatopani to the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara. After celebrating this incredible Himalayan adventure in Pokhara, travelers return to Kathmandu to conclude their journey.
Trek Ways Nepal’s Short Annapurna Circuit Trek package offers a hassle-free trekking experience, including Kathmandu hotel accommodation, all road transportation, comfortable tea house lodges, meals during the trek, experienced local guides, porters, ACAP permits, TIMS card, and Pokhara accommodation. As a trusted local trekking company in Nepal, Trek Ways Nepal ensures professional service, safety, and unforgettable memories.
Book your Short Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal today and experience one of the world’s best short trekking adventures in the Himalayas with Trek Ways Nepal.
Itinerary
Our guide will pick you up from the airport up on your arrival and help you to transfer to the hotel Check in and have briefing then you can start packing for the trek. Get down jacket and sleeping bag if needed which is provided. Guide will help you in this. Free evening. By yourself to enjoy the downtown and overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation
3 Star Hotel
Morning breakfast in Kathmandu hotel and drive to Bus Station to catch public bus to Besisahar. It is 6-hour drive through the scenic highway that offers great sceneries. Bus stops for Lunch and few breaks so you can have meals. Finally arrive Besisahar and we will have to find sharing jeep to Chame. If we have enough numbers we can book this jeep in advance but if we are odd number, then we will have to wait a bit until jeep gets full. The road to Chame from Besisahar is almost the same on old Annapurna trekking trail. Stop few sections to take photographs such as Ghermu Phant where beautiful water fall can be seen and need to check in to Dharapani as it has Annapurna Conversation Area Project check post. Then continue drive to Came for overnight.
Altitude
2,710m / 8,890ft
Accommodation
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
In the early morning, go to the hot spring to take deep hot bath and breakfast the hotel. Then start your first day trek to Pissang. Chame has great views of the Himalayas including Lamjung himal, Annapurna II and Mt. Manaslu From here the trail follows Marsyangdi river as it has narrow valley to Dhukure Pokhari. Before reaching Dhukure Pokhara there is amazing junction where you will see an amazing looking rock known as Paungda Danda Rock. A short climb through the pine forest from this junction will reach to Dhukure Pokhari where you will stop for lunch. Have a great lunch and enjoy the wide valley view, further easy walk to Lower Pissang then short climb after suspension bridge to Upper Pisang for overnight.
Altitude
3,300m / 10,826ft
Accommodation
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Wake up early (sunrise time given by guide) to enjoy the sunrise view from the lodge. Sunny breakfast and start your day to Manang. There are 2 ways to get in to Manang. One through the valley which is easier, shorter but does not have great views. Other one is longer and the best views. It is difficult but we do suggest you to walk through upper route. Tough climb to Gharu but it is traditional village you will experience. Really untouched and amazing settlement. Then the trail continues to Nawal which offers great views of the Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna and Chulu Far East. Enjoy lunch here and short downhill to the valley to follow the regular lower trail to Manang. Overnight at the lodge.
Altitude
3,540m / 11,300ft
Accommodation
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today is rest day as your body needs to be properly acclimatized. We will take you to the view point or Ice Lake. It depends up on you and weather condition. You and guide will decide where to go. Overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
As we gain altitude, the distance is shorter but due to the thin air it is hard to breath. Breakfast in the morning and walk up to Tanki Manang known as upper Manang. After that the trail continue up to Yak Kharka where we will have tea break. Views are just amazing. Finally, arrive Ledar for Overnight.
Altitude
4,200m / 13,779ft
Accommodation
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hot breakfast in the morning and start trek to Thorang Phedi known as Base Camp. After short gentle walk the trail ascends to Jorsang Khola and cross to reach to Thorang Phedi. Have a lunch, put your stuff in to the room and go to climb high camp which helps to get acclimatized. It depends up on you as if you have headache or any other altitude issues, you should not climb. Overnight at the lodge.
Altitude
4,525m / 14,525ft
Accommodation
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Finally, your dream day has come. Wake up early at 4am and have hot breakfast, then proceed to climb up to Thorang High Camp. High Camp has 2 lodges if you need to stop for Tea/coffee. Then continue towards the pass. O the way there are 2 huts. One on the way to half and other one is on the top. Due to the wind we need to cross the Thorang top before 10am. Once we reach, we quickly get in the hut and take photos and descends to Muktinath. Once you walk 10 minutes down, the temperature is huge difference. You feel warmer already. Reaching to the Muktinath is challenging due to the high pass and steep descend. Once you check in to the lodge, visit Muktinath temple (dedicated to lord Vishnu), Gomba and Jwalamai Temple (which has 3 natural flames inside). Overnight at the lodge.
Altitude
5,416 m/17,756 ft
Accommodation
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Have a last breakfast in the mountain today and proceed to road trip to Pokhara. The road is paved till Kalopani and rough drive to Beni. It is amazing drive through the world’s deepest gorge (Dana), Tatopani (Hot Spring), and passing through beautiful waterfalls. Finally, arrive Pokhara after long drive and check in to the 3* deluxe hotel for comfortable stay.
Altitude
850m / 2788ft
Accommodation
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Take deluxe tourist bus to Kathmandu today. An option you can either stay extra night to explore the city or Take evening flight to Kathmandu so you will have time to see the beauty of Pokhara. You can decide now if you have time or later on. We are flexible and happy to assist the way you want. But the cost may vary.
Arrive in Kathmandu in the late afternoon and check in to the hotel. Meet with official team for final dinner to discuss about the trip. Overnight at the hotel.
Altitude
1,350m / 4,450ft
Accommodation
Lodge
Meals
Breakfast,
Today is the last day. If your flight is in the afternoon or late evening then you can explore the area by yourself. If it is in the morning, we will assist you to the airport. Have a safe flight to your next destination!
Meals
Breakfast
Include
- Airport transfers (Arrival from the airport and departure
- 2 night accommodation in Kathmandu at 3* deluxe hotel with breakfast
- Bus transport to Besisahar and Jeep to Chame
- ACAP permits and TIMS Card
- Lodges during the trek with 4 hot shower/attached toilet
- Three meals a day (Lunch/Breakfast/ Dinner)
- Bus transport to Pokhara from Muktinath
- English speaking guide (Government license holder and well trained)
- Porter (1 porter for every 2 trekkers)
- Farewell dinner on Kathmandu after the trek
- Insurance of guide and porters
- Sleeping and down jacket (rented)
- Purified and safe drinking water (as much as you need)
- Fresh fruits after every dinner during the trek
- Three cups tea/coffee (per day) during the trek
- Assistance guide (above 6 people only)
- 1 night accommodation in Pokhara at 3* deluxe hotel with breakfast
- Trekking route map
- Duffel bag (water proof)
Exclude
- Nepal arrival visa
- Meals in Kathmandu except breakfast and one final dinner
- Drinks, snacks, wifi, personal gears, tipping
- Personal Trekking gears
- Insurance and any other services not mentioned
Date & Cost
November,2026
| Start & End Date | Status | Cost | Handle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-Nov to 10-Dec | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 01-Nov to 11-Nov | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 08-Nov to 18-Nov | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 12-Nov to 22-Nov | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 15-Nov to 25-Nov | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 22-Nov to 02-Dec | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 29-Nov to 09-Dec | Confirmed | USD 970 | Book Now |
June,2026
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| 07-Jun to 17-Jun | Confirmed | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 14-Jun to 24-Jun | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 21-Jun to 01-Jul | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 28-Jun to 08-Jul | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
July,2026
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| 05-Jul to 15-Jul | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 12-Jul to 22-Jul | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 19-Jul to 29-Jul | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 26-Jul to 05-Aug | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
August,2026
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| 02-Aug to 12-Aug | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 09-Aug to 19-Aug | Confirmed | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 16-Aug to 26-Aug | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 23-Aug to 02-Sep | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 30-Aug to 09-Sep | Confirmed | USD 970 | Book Now |
September,2026
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| 06-Sep to 16-Sep | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 13-Sep to 23-Sep | Confirmed | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 16-Sep to 26-Sep | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 20-Sep to 30-Sep | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 24-Sep to 04-Oct | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 27-Sep to 07-Oct | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 30-Sep to 10-Oct | Confirmed | USD 970 | Book Now |
October,2026
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| 03-Oct to 13-Oct | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 04-Oct to 14-Oct | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 07-Oct to 17-Oct | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
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| 13-Oct to 23-Oct | Confirmed | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 16-Oct to 26-Oct | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 18-Oct to 28-Oct | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 21-Oct to 31-Oct | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 24-Oct to 03-Nov | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 25-Oct to 04-Nov | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 28-Oct to 07-Nov | Confirmed | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 31-Oct to 10-Nov | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
December,2026
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|---|---|---|---|
| 03-Dec to 13-Dec | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 06-Dec to 16-Dec | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 13-Dec to 23-Dec | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 20-Dec to 30-Dec | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 27-Dec to 06-Jan | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
January,2027
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| 03-Jan to 13-Jan | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 10-Jan to 20-Jan | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 17-Jan to 27-Jan | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 24-Jan to 03-Feb | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
| 31-Jan to 10-Feb | Available | USD 970 | Book Now |
Useful info
Airport Transfers
Trek Ways Nepal offers a convenient airport pick-up and drop services where our friendly guide will be waiting with a name plate, assist you to the car, and ensure a smooth transfer to your booked hotel. After the trip we will assist you to the airport as per given schedule.
Meals
During the Annapurna Circuit Trek, all meals are included and arranged by Trek Ways Nepal. Trekkers can choose meals directly from the lodge menu, offering a variety of options. For health and safety at high altitude, we strongly recommend choosing vegetarian meals, as they are fresher and easier to digest. If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance so we can prepare accordingly.
Accommodation
Accommodation on the Annapurna Circuit Trek is carefully arranged by Trek Ways Nepal to ensure comfort throughout your journey. The package includes 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis before and after the trek. During the trek, comfortable local tea house lodges are provided. Attached bathrooms and hot showers are generally available up to Manang and again in Muktinath. After completing the trek, you will enjoy a relaxing stay in a 3-star deluxe hotel in Pokhara. Let us know if you want luxury accommodations. We can offer you this but the price may vary.
Bag/ Luggage
For the Annapurna Circuit Trek, Trek Ways Nepal provides a waterproof duffel bag for your belongings, carried by a porter during the trek. You should bring a small 30L day pack for essentials like water, snacks, and layers. Your suitcase can be safely stored in our Kathmandu hotel or at office.
Communication facility
During the Annapurna Circuit Trek, communication facilities are available throughout the route. Most teahouses provide Wi-Fi services for a small fee, allowing you to stay connected with family and share updates. Mobile network coverage is also available in many areas, with NTC and Ncell offering the best connectivity during the trek.
Our role to avoid the altitude sickness
During the Annapurna Circuit Trek, Trek Ways Nepal takes strong measures to prevent altitude sickness. We follow a gradual ascent with proper acclimatization days, especially in Manang. Our experienced guides closely monitor trekkers’ health and provide timely advice and support. We recommend staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and eating a high-carbohydrate diet. Trekkers are also educated to recognize early symptoms and report discomfort immediately, ensuring a safe and enjoyable high-altitude trekking experience in Nepal.
Climb High Sleep Low
During the Annapurna Circuit Trek, Trek Ways Nepal follows the important “climb high, sleep low” principle to support safe acclimatization. This method involves trekking to a higher altitude during the day and returning to a lower elevation for overnight stay, helping your body adjust to reduced oxygen levels. Our guides also lead short acclimatization hikes above the lodge before descending back. This careful approach greatly reduces altitude sickness risk and ensures a safer, healthier, and more enjoyable trekking experience in Nepal.
Things to Pack for Annapurna Circuit Trek
👕 Clothing
Bring layered clothing as weather changes quickly in the Himalayas:
- Moisture-wicking base layers (thermal top & bottom)
- Warm fleece or down jacket
- Waterproof/windproof jacket and pants
- Trekking pants (2 pairs)
- Comfortable T-shirts (quick dry)
- Warm hat, sun hat, and neck gaiter/buff
- Gloves (light + warm pair)
👢 Footwear
- Broken-in trekking boots (waterproof recommended)
- Light camp shoes or sandals
- Warm trekking socks (4 pairs)
🎒 Trekking Gear
- 30–40L day backpack
- Duffel bag (Provided by Trek Ways Nepal)
- Sleeping bag (rated -10°C to -15°C recommended)
- Trekking poles
- Gaiters and crampons
🧴 Personal Items
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Lip balm with SPF
- Personal toiletries
- Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
- Quick-dry towel
💊 Health & Safety
- Basic first aid kit
- Personal medications
- Altitude sickness medicine (consult doctor)
- Rehydration salts
🔋 Electronics
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Power bank (charging is limited at high altitude)
- Camera/phone
💰 Extras
- Cash (Nepalese rupees)
- Passport copies and permits
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