Annapurna Circuit Trek 7 Days
Home »Among the many popular hikes in Nepal, the Annapurna Circuit Trek stands out as one of the best. This trail offers a captivating combination of beautiful nature, rich culture, and thrilling adventure. While not the shortest trek, it is achievable within 7 days, starting and ending in Kathmandu.
This trek passes many mountain villages at Marsyandi valley as well as Kaligandaki valley. Stunning waterfall, Diversified climate zone, Hot Springs, Frozen Lakes, Alpine Valley, and centuries-old Monasteries are the key features of this trek.
Manang is the beautiful place to see Annapurna Massif. On the way, we will get the opportunity to see many eye-catching Waterfall and diversified landscape. Normally all trekkers hike this route anti clockwise direction which makes altitude gain is a slower and easy pass to Thorang la. Road construction on this trail made this trek short comparing before the road. Before the road construction, it takes about 21 days to the finished whole path about 230km.
But nowadays we can do finished this trek 6 to 10 days depending on the fitness of trekkers and altitude experience. Due to road accessibility, mountain biking on this trail is also becoming popular day by day. At the beginning of the trek, we will follow the Marsyandi river after crossing Thorangla Kaligandaki river. The way on this trail is easy because of flatter up and few stone steps.Mountain view amorng the trail are Annapurna Massif (I-IV),Mount Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak, Paungda Danda, and Pisang Peak .
Highlights of the trekking
There are dozen of interesting things that we can see on the way of Circuit. Which will be save in our eyes in the sense of wow. Here i have mentinoed only some highlights.
- Lots of eye-cathing waterfall
- Mount Annapurna,Manaslu, Gangapurna, Tilicho peak, Pisang Peak, Nilgiri,Tukuche, and Dhaulagiri range
- Landscapes,waterfall,Monasteries and Forests
- Local Cultures,Nepali food and lifestyle
- Beautifull Manang Valley
- World widest pass – Thorang La 5416m
- The deepest gorge’s in the world – the Kali Gandhaki valley
Affordable Annapurna Circuit Trek package cost/price in 2025/2026
| No. of Tourist | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person ( Solo Trekker ) | USD 895 |
| 2 person | USD 555 |
| 3 person | USD 550 |
| 4 person | USD 520 |
| 5 person | USD 518 |
| 6 person | USD 510 |
| 7 person | USD 505 |
| 8 person | USD 495 |
| 9 person | USD 493 |
| 10 person | USD 480 |
Best itinerary for the Annapurna Circuit Trek 7 Days
This 7 days hike is popular nowadays for trekkers. First day will be long drive.The length of this circuit trail depends on from where you start and which place is end of the trek. Normally nowadays lots trekkers use to finished at 10- 14 days for 160km. But if you have more time you can also extend up to 24 days for 230km. If you have high altitude experience , then you can also finish in around 8 days. Its depends on your physical fitness and side trips on the trial.
| Days | Itinerary | Altitude | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Drive from Kathmandu to Chame | 2650m | 10 to 11 hour |
| Day 2 | Trekking from Chame to Upper Pisang | 3300m | 6 to 7 hour |
| Day 3 | Trekking to Manang via Ngwal | 3540m | 7 to 8 hour |
| Day 4 | Rest Day at Manang | 3540m | NA |
| Day 5 | Manang to Thorong Phedi | 4450m | 6 to 7 hour |
| Day 6 | Trek to Muktinath via Thorong La | 3800m | 8 to 9 hour |
| Day 7 | Drive to Pokhara/Kathmandu | 822m | 9 to 10 hour |
7-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost
The Annapurna Circuit trek cost is USD 555 (based on 2 people). The price we offer is very reasonable for this itinerary. If you desire fewer services than mentioned in our package, we can reduce the cost, and if your expectations are higher than what we offer here, the package price will increase.
What’s included and excluded in our affordable package?
Included in the package:
- Meals during trekking: (7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinners)
- Best available Twin-sharing teahouse accommodation during the trekking
- Kathmandu to Besisahar transfer by local bus
- Besisahar to Chame (trekking starting point) transfer by sharing jeep
- Muktinath(trekking ending point) to Kathmandu transfer by local bus
- An experienced, licensed local guide for the trekking
- Dedicated porter service (shared between 2 guests; carries up to 22kg total)
- All expenses for the guide & porter, including their insurance, transportation, and food
- First aid kit with an oximeter
- Trekking achievement certificate
- Duffel bag (to be returned after the trekking)
- Seasonal fruits and cookies (served each trekking day)
- All applicable Nepal Government taxes and company service charges
Excluded from the package:
- All types of drinks, desserts, and snacks
- Meals & accommodation during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- All sorts of personal nature expenses such as laundry, Wi-Fi, and hot showers during the trek
- Additional costs that may arise from factors beyond our control, such as adverse weather conditions, illness, strikes, or other unforeseen circumstances
- Tipping for guide and porter (expected)
- Anything else not specified in the Included section
Frequently asked questions
What will be transportion of ACT
We can get easily vehicle for Kathmandu to Besisahar .But From Besisahar to Syange we need to search Local Jeep.We have to reserve Jeep also their there is possible to use Jeeep as sharing basis by using another guest or local people. From Nayapul to Pokhara we can use either private taxi or Local Bus to get Pokhara. From Pokhara to Kathmandu we can easily get tourist bus near from lakeside.
Can we customize Annapurna Circuit Trekking Itinerary ?
Yes, we can make the itinerary from 7 to 24 days according to your choice from Kathmandu to Pokhara. But if you want to do this trek in 7 to 10 days, you need strong physical fitness. In 13 days you can do ACT including Marvelous Poon Hill trek 3 Days.
How difficult is Annapurna Circuit Trekking?
It’s adventure grade of the trekking. Strong fitness is required. We will have enough acclimatization before Around Annapurna Trekking. This plan is consider the acclimatization for Altitude Sickness .
Where is Annapurna Circuit ?
Annapurna Circuit Trekking lies in Gandaki Pradesh of Nepal. Besisahar, the head town of Lamjung district is the starting point of this trek. Beshisahar is just 172km from Kathmandu. Besisahar is Annapurna trekking start and Manaslu trek finish point. This trek is situated on Lamjung, Manang, Mustang and Parbat district of Nepal.
Thorong La
Thorang is name of peak and La is local word of pass. Thorang La(5416m) is hilltop of Mustang and Manang of Nepal.Thorong La is the summit point of the Annapurna Circuit Trek (ACT).The journey of Thorang la starts from either Thorang Phedi (4450m) or High Camp(4800m) early morning. This day will be tough day for trekkers and also for Nepali staffs.
Early morning with high altitude make hard for the hike.It takes normally 5 hours to reach Thorang La from Phedi, but if you start from highcamp then it takes around 4 hours. On the middle of way of pass there is one tea shop and also on the pass there is small cottage for tea coffee. It takes approx 4 hours to go down(1600m) Muktinath from Pass Khatung Kang and Yakawa Kang are the the Peak near from Thorong.
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