The 14-day Annapurna Circuit trek starting from Besishar offers the best trekking experience to those with limited time, but still want to discover the Magical Himalayas of trekking around the Annapurna regions.
During the Around Annapurna trek, you will be walking on the iconic foothills of the Annapurna range, which is well-known for its various landscapes, difficult climate conditions, and culturally ethnic villages. The Annapurna Massif represents the vital hub of the vast Himalayan area and is with the world’s most favorite trekking routes.
The Annapurna circuit trekking trails lead you through the thick pine and rhododendrons forests, welcoming Gurungs and Tibetan communities, a rich tapestry of flora and fauna with demanding high passes and unique landscapes masses making the Annapurna circuit an unforgettable gem of a route.
Thorong La Pass is one of the most challenging High passes in the Annapurna region trekking, makes the more adventurous, more fun. The Annapurna Circuit trek was first welcomed by international trekkers in 1977; it has garnered a reputation as one of the world’s best trekking trail routes.
Begins at an altitude of 790 meters in Besishar, this trip allows for comprehensive journeying of the Himalayas. The Himalayas are immense, snow-covered, and all information, the skies are clear with thrilling blue and the air is unadulterated with subtle scents of juniper and rhododendrons. This outstanding Annapurna circuit trek guides trekkers through remote delightful villages that are hometowns of Gurung and Magar communities, with breathtaking panoramas of the Annapurna Massif.
Along the journey to the Annapurna circuit trekking route is more famous than others in Nepal’s Himalayas region, usually beginning at Besishar, which trek continues up to Manang, Muktinanth, and Jomsom, offering a breathtaking view of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.
This Annapurna circuit is a must-do trek where can take in all the tranquility, natural attractiveness, and cultural richness of the Annapurna region, venturing deep into the typical histrionics of some of the largest canyons, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and attractive traditional village communities. The following key features make this 12-day Annapurna circuit journey extraordinary.
As compared to some popular other trekking regions in Nepal, the Annapurna region trekking is more easily accessible and takes place around the middle of the Annapurna Himalayas ranges, Kathmandu to Besishar distance is 176km – (109 miles) Prithvi Highway, which is the trek starting point for Annapurna circuit excursion.
You can explore the famous trekking route, the naturally and culturally treasured Annapurna ranges have good trekking trails and stable roads as well as air linkage to the capital city of Kathmandu, Nepal where you make an entrance into the Tribhuwan International Airport.
The best way to enter the Annapurna Conservation Area is through the road. You can take a Bus or private jeep to Besishar from Kathmandu to officially begin the trekking from the starting point, at Besishar, which is also a genuine way to start several treks in the Annapurna region.
Likewise, both towns of Jomsom and Pokhara that can be used as the ending points if the Annapurna circuit journey have airports that operate flights or Bus from Jomsom to Pokhara, which greatly enhances the experience of trekkers and travelers seeking pleasant holidays amidst the Himalayas of Nepal.
The Annapurna Circuit trek also offers the chance to learn about the Gurungs' and Tibetan's manner of life that strappingly runs in Mustang regions. There is a petty chance of seeing a snow leopard and mountain goats along the way to Yak Kharka village. We will also cross the world's highest pass of Thorong La 5,416 meters, discover the Buddhist and Hindu temple of Muktinath, and stop at Tatopani Village, where we can take a bath in the popular Natural hot springs.
The round Annapurna trek passes through an enormous high-elevation range from 790 meters to 5,416 meters at Thorong La Pass. However, you will have an opportunity to witness ever-changing climate differences and various flora and fauna.
The Annapurna Circuit has numerous routes to pass through around its encompasses area, among which the trekking trails beginning from the Besishar and ending at the Jomsom village within the periphery of the ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) is a more distant and less frequented one as compared to some other trekking trails, which are busy with tourists and trekkers and severely commercialized.
However, you would not have to compromise with the serenity and the best genuine lodge-to-lodge trekking experience in the unity as promised by trekking in the Nepal Himalayas regions. This cannot be said to be true for some other routes to trek the Annapurna circuit trekking in 2024. Therefore, if you are looking for the true raw Himalayas wilderness trek in the Annapurna region, the one beginning from Besishar and making a final descent at the apple garden of Jomsom is the best in the program.
We also organize several trekking packages in Nepal on dissimilar routes around the Himalayas. Some of our greatest recommendations are the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Mardi Himal Trek, Mohare Danda Trek, Khopra Danda Trek, Langtang valley trek, Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest Three High Passes Trek, etc.
You may also like Nepal-restricted trekking areas such as the Manaslu Circuit Trek, Tsum Valley Manaslu Trek, Nar Phu Valley Trek, Upper Mustang Trek, Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, Makalu Base Camp trek, Upper Dolpo Trek, etc.
Day 01: Kathmandu – Besishar (790meteres/2,591feet) 7/8 Hours Drive.
Day 02: Besishar – Jagat Village (1300meters/4,265feet) 6/7 Hours Walking.
Day 03: Jagat Village – Danaque (1900meters/6,233feet) 6/7 Hours Walking.
Day 04: Danaque – Chame Village (2675meters/8,776feet) 6/7 Hours Walking.
Day 05: Chame Village – Pisang Village (3200meters/10,498feet) 5/6 Hours Walking.
Day 06: Pisang – Manang Village (3545meters/11,630feet) 7 Hours Walking.
Day 07: Acclimatization Day at Manang Village.
Day 08: Manang Village – Upper Yak Kharka (4000meters/13,123feet) 4/5 Hours Walking.
Day 09: Yak Kharka – High Camp (4890meters/16,043feet) 4/5 Hours Walking.
Day 10: High Camp – Thorong La Pass (5416meters/17,769feet) – Muktinath (3750meters/12,303feet).
Day 11: Drive from Muktinath – Jomsom Village (2725meters/8,940feet) and Tatopani Village 1200meters/3,940feet) 5/6 Hours.
Day 12: Tatopani Village - Ghorepani village (2830meters/9,284feet) 6/7 Hours Walking.
Day 13: Ghorepani Village - Birethati - Nayapul and drive to Pokhara (830meters/2,723feet).
Day 14: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 200km.
The best time to do the Annapurna circuit is during the autumn and spring seasons in the months of (September, October, and November) and (March, April and May). Other times are off-season in the Annapurna circuit and certain parts of the trail get blocked due to heavy snow and landslides.
Spring (March to May)
Spring is one of the perfect seasons for the Annapurna region trekking. The temperature is warmer and trekking is pretty comfortable. The type of weather is mild, and the weather is stable. The spring season offers the beauty of rhododendrons blooming such as red, pink, and white colors.
Autumn (September to November)
Autumn is another best time of the year. The autumn brings stable weather once again after the monsoon. During this post-monsoon period, the temperature begins to cool off increasingly. The trekking situation is good. Autumn season falls many festivals in Nepali. It is called Dashain, Tihar and Chhat.
Summer/Monsoon (June to August)
Summer is off-season for the Annapurna Circuit trekking. Due to heavy rainfalls, the trekking trails can be slippery, muddy, and landslides. The temperature will be warmer; the weather is cloudy and unstable and not good for trekking. You can see that many more trekking trails are landslides and get close to the trekking route this time. We do not want to recommend this time for Nepal trekking.
Winter (December to February)
Winter is the snowfall season in Nepal. However, the climate is unstable for the trekking. Therefore, who are the adventurous lovers who like to challenge themselves and do this trekking in winter period? The trekking trails can be blocked by snowfalls and guest houses can get close, so you have to prepare yourself. The temperature drops below -15°C to -25°C during the night and morning.
We provide you best teahouses during the Annapurna circuit trek. During the trek, you will get a basic safe, comfortable room with a simple bed, blanket, pillow, bed cover, and mattress. The rooms will be small and shared between two trekkers.
The food options are quite respectable along the Annapurna circuit trek route. You get the Western, Chinese, European, Indian, and Nepali dishes available on the menu. Dal Bhat is the main course of Nepali meals; However, there are also various options such as Fried Noodles, Pizza, Burgers, Macaronis, Sandwiches, Pasta, Thukpa, Fried potatoes, MO; MO for breakfast menu you can choose like; Chapatti with fried eggs, Pancakes, Tibetan bread with Jam or Honey, Muesli, French toast with Jam and Honey, Cornflakes, Oat porridge, etc.
Are you planning to come to Nepal and worrying about the Nepal visa? Do not worry about it. You get the Nepal travel visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. It is an easy process. You can ensure, you just need a valid passport and some currency.
The Annapurna circuit trek needs (ACAP) which is called the Annapurna Conservation Area Project permit and a TIMS Card.