Annapurna Circuit Trek: 12-Day Trekking Holiday in Nepal

Join a 12-day trekking adventure in Nepal! Experience the Annapurna Circuit Trek and conquer the Thorong La Pass (5,416m).

Enjoy a 12-day trekking holiday in Nepal!

You may wonder if Annapurna Circuit Trek is possible to do in 12 days. Yes, we can do Annapurna Circuit Trek in even 12 days. This 12-day Annapurna Circuit Trek also like 16/17 days Annapurna Circuit Trek, has all required acclimatization days while ascending to the highest point, Thorongla Pass (5416m). Thorongla Pass is widely popular as one of the highest mountain passes in the world.

12 days Annapurna Circuit Trek, is an adventure trekking trip in Nepal located in Annapurna and Mustang region. The trek is grand and branded as a challenging and thrilling trekking trip as it offers, probably, the most marvelous thrills of being in the wild nature with an adventure walk to Thorongla Pass. The massive Himalayas including Annapurna massif, giant Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Lamjung Himal, Himal Chuli, Machhapuchhre and many other snow-fed mountain summits will marvel you stunningly all around the trek.

12 days Annapurna Circuit Trek, is distinctly distinct from other trekking trips in Nepal like the Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek. The trek Annapurna Circuit Trek is a remote and less crowded area adventure trip to relish the true flavour of nature that cannot be experienced in other trekking regions of Nepal. The trekkers will be amazed to witness and experience such landscapes, mountain settings, deep gorges, historical forts and holy caves, popular pilgrimage sites, winding rivers, deep woods melodious waterfalls, freshly cooked local foods and local accommodations, friendly local ethnic people and their hospitality, rare and local flora and faunas in Annapurna Conservation Area and numerous other attractions on the trail.

You will also have a chance to explore a popular Hindu Pilgrimage Site, Muktinath and 108 water spouts. Muktinath Temple is an important part of the Hindu Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal.

The Annapurna Circuit Trek combines two distinct trekking regions of Nepal: Annapurna and Mustang. They both have their own importance and you will have a beautiful opportunity to explore and experience both regions in a single trekking trip in Nepal.

The people who love adventure trekking will find this 12 days Annapurna Circuit Trek rewarding since it lets you experience life-changing and truly thrilling moments of trekking through the grandest landscapes and mountain panoramas of Nepal in Annapurna and Mustang region.

Best Time of the Year

Autumn ( Sep- Nov) is the best time of the year for Annapurna Circuit Trek and also people love doing this trek in Springtime ( Mar- May). Actually, these both seasons and times of the year, are very favourable for trekking in Nepal and the same thing applies to Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Since Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most adventurous and challenging trekking trips in remote and less crowded and less explored area of Nepal so the trekkers who are planning to do this trip need to find the right time or best time of the year. Otherwise, the weather conditions may interrupt and trouble you with some weather extremes during the trip. So, we suggest you to go either with Spring or Autumn for your Annapurna Circuit Trek as the weather favor you from every angle, rain, snow and temperature.

Required Permits

For your Annapurna Circuit Trek, one required collecting two different types of permits. These are the TIMS Card and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit. You can collect these permits through your travel partner located in located or you can apply it online to Nepal Tourism Board. TIMS card costs Rs.2000 and ACAP costs Rs. 3000. Since Annapurna Circuit Trek is not a restricted area trekking in Nepal, the people who are doing this trek don’t require to collect special/restricted area permit like Manaslu Circuit Trek.

Level of Difficulty

Among various challenging and adventurous trekking trips in Nepal, Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of them and it requires a sound level of stamina and physical fitness. Actually, to conquer over Thorongla Pass (5416m) one needs to have best level of stamina and confidence with all required trekking equipment. Ascending over 5000m is not easy, it’s difficult.

The trekkers who are doing Annapurna Circuit Trek need to walk at least 7 hours a day ascending 6-700 meter every day at higher elevation. Accordingly, the trekkers have to prepare as the trek is considered as challenging and adventurous.

Prior trekking experience is must and right and reliable trekking equipment are recommended to carry with you.

Food and Accommodation

Trekkers who are doing the Annapurna Circuit Trek will have, mostly, local freshly cooked food items and twin-sharing local accommodation at local lodges. However, the food and accommodation you use during your Manaslu Circuit Trek will be fine and comfortable for you.

Food items like momo, noodles, breads, Nepali Dall Bhat, Pizza, tea, coffee, cold drinks, pancakes, Tibetan bread etc. are very popular all around the trek at local lodges for your food items. And, the beds you use for overnight stay will be neat and clean and the toilet will be outside of the room. Be willing to share the room with other people as the accommodation will normally be based on a twin-sharing basis.

If you are vegan, no worries, you will find many options there on the menu. The local foods are cooked well so that they won’t affect your health during the walks.

But, one thing to remind you is that you had better carry one very reliable piece of sleeping bag with you.

Price Includes

• All Arrival and Departure Transfer from airport to airport.
• Twin sharing room on best tourist standard hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara with breakfast basis only. (For single supplement at extra cost).
• Transportation before and after trek to and from treks Twin-sharing accommodation on best available lodges/Guesthouse with Breakfast.
• Service of guide and Porter, two each to one porter(It means two clients one porter).
• Wages, meals, medical allowance of guides and porters
• Necessary Trekking Permits for the mountain.
• Gift of Haven Holidays T-shirt or Cap.
• Half day Sightseeing tour around in Pokhara. Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
• Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our guide if required for minor wounds and sickness.

Price Excludes

1. Nepal Visa, Personal Medical & Travel Insurance.
2. Expenses of a personal nature
3. Gratitude or tipping for trekking staff, drivers, porters and guides
4. Extra snacks and refreshments. Personal trekking gear, including sleeping bags and down jackets
5. Emergency Evacuation if required by any means of transportation Service.
6. Personal medical kit, as advised by your doctors.
7. Early return from the trek due to personal domestic or medical reasons, no refund will be entertained on breaking the journey. Lunch and Dinner all round the trip Sightseeing entry fee in Pokhara

What to expect

Annapurna Circuit Trek: 12-day trekking holiday in Nepal itinerary.

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,338 m and transfer to hotel.


Day 2: Drive to Chame (2,710 m) 10 hrs.

Day 3: Trek to Pisang 3,115 m - 05 hrs.


Day 4: Trek to Manang 3,540 m- 04 hrs.

Day 5: Rest day in Manang for acclimatization and local excursion.

Day 6: Trek to Yak Kharka 4, 110 m - 04 hrs.


Day 7: Trek to High Camp 4,900 m -04 hrs.


Day 8: Trek to Muktinath 3, 800 m crossing high Thorang-La pass 5,416 m /17,697 feet - 07hrs.


Day 9: Drive back to Pokhara( 3,800 m), 8 hrs.

Day 10: Rest and Half-day Sightseeing tour in Pokhara(822 m) 3 hrs.

Day 11: Drive back to Kathmandu - 7 hrs. ( Flight Optional) - 35 minutes

Day 12: Departure

Annapurna Circuit Trek: 12-Day Trekking Holiday in Nepal: From $775 to $899 for 12 days

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