Etymology: named after the Hindu goddess Annapurna, derived from Sanskrit meaning “filled with food”. Named so for its many streams that provide water for fields and pastures below.
    Distance: 160-220 kilometres
    Duration: 12-26 days
    Maximum Elevation: Thorong La, 5416 metres

    Most people do the Annapurna Circuit anti-clockwise, starting the trek from Besisahar. Besisahar can be reached from Pokhara (4 hours) or Kathmandu (6 hours). The Annapurna Circuit can be shortened by ending the hike in Jomsom where its possible take a bus or fly back to Pokhara. The traditional end point of the trek is Nayapul. 

    Walking Times
    Besisahar to Manang: 6-8 days
    Manang to Jomsom: 2-4 days
    Jomsom to Poon Hill: 3-4 days 
    Poon Hill to Nayapul: 1 day
    Poon Hill to Annapurna Base Camp: 3-5 days
    Annapurna Base Camp to Nayapul: 2-4 days

    Elevations
    Besisahar: 760m
    Manang: 3519m
    Thorong La: 5416 m
    Jomsom: 2743m
    Poon Hill: 3210m
    Annapurna Base Camp: 4130m

    Variations + Side Tracks
    Annapurna Base Camp (5-9 days)

    How Much Will It Cost?

    How much the trip will costs depends on whether you decide to hike the whole trek or bus/fly parts of it. Daily expenses while trekking will be approximately AUD$25 per day.

    Fees + Permits
    ACAP try permit fee: 3000 NPR / AUD$39 (Annapurna)
    TIMS permit: 1000 NPR / AUD$13 (Annapurna)

    Flights
    Jomsom to Pokhara – AUD$184

    Daily Expenses
    Budget Rs. 2000 (AUD$25) per person per day
    Dorm bed Rs. 300-700 (AUD$4-9)
    Water Rs. 120-450 (AUD1.50-5)
    Soft Drink Rs. 150-400 (AUD$2-5)
    Meals Rs. 500-900 (AUD$6.50-11.50)
    Hot Shower Rs. 200-400 (AUD$2.50-5)
    Battery Charging per hour Rs. 100-300 (AUD$1.20-3.80)

    What Should I Bring?

    • Beanie
    • Boots
    • Buff
    • Fleece
    • Gloves
    • Hiking Pants
    • Jacket
    • Shorts
    • Socks
    • Thermal Leggings
    • Thermal Top
    • T-shirt
    • Underwear
    • Backpack (maximum 35 litre)
    • Band-aids (for blisters)
    • Camera + Charger
    • Chlorine/Iodine Tablets or Steripen
    • Clippers
    • Hand Sanitizer
    • Microfiber Towel
    • Passport
    • Phone + Charger
    • Playing Cards
    • Powerbank
    • Small Torch / Headtorch
    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen
    • Toothbrush + Toothpaste