How do you trek Annapurna Circuit?

#3 THE ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT ITINERARY IS ANTI-CLOCKWISE

Day 1 | Kathmandu to Bandipur (by car)
Day 2 | Bandipur to Bahundanda via Besishahar (car to Besishahar, then hike to Bahundanda)
Day 3 | Bahundandah to Jagat Lamjung (1290m)
Day 4 | Jagat Lamjung to Dharapani (1920m)
Day 5 | Dharapani to Chame (2630m)

Where is the peak of Annapurna Circuit trek?

For acclimatization reasons, the circuit is followed by an anti-clockwise trail that circumvents the Annapurna Massif and takes trekkers through Central Nepal’s Annapurna, Manang and Mustang region. At its peak, the trek crosses the Thorong La Pass (5,416 meters) and descends to the town of Muktinath.

How long is the trek from Kathmandu to Annapurna?

Drive from Kathmandu (1,300 meters) to Besisahar / Khudi (circa 800 meters) via bus. The trip takes between 7 and 8 hours, meandering through countryside villages. The Annapurna Circuit typically starts at Besisahar, an hour’s trek from Khudi. Some operators may drive you to Khudi and commence the trek from there.

How tall are the mountains in the Annapurna range?

There are a number of major mountains, including the Annapurna Massif (I-IV), three 8,000m peaks–Dhaulagiri (8,176m), Manaslu (8,156m) and Annapurna I (8,091m)–and numerous 6,000 to 7,000m peaks. The Himalayan Map house, New Annapurna Trekking Trails Map & Annapurna Circuit Trek Map, which can be purchased in Kathmandu, Pokhara or Amazon.

Which is the best place to stop in Annapurna?

Bhratang is a popular place for a mid morning stop, a high density apple farm with an accompanying fancy hotel/hostel and a cafe selling good coffee, sweet pastries, and of course, apples. The distance between Chame and Dhukur Pokhari is relatively short and can be covered in a morning.