Himalayan Hiking Circuit
Himalayan Paths
Adventure Company
About This Trip
The Annapurna Circuit remains one of the world's great treks. This 10-day version covers the most spectacular section — from Besisahar to Jomsom via the Thorong La Pass (5,416m) — with acclimatisation days built in and experienced Sherpa guides ensuring your safety and enjoyment throughout.
Departure Dates
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Fly into Kathmandu (or arrive the evening before). Morning drive to Besisahar (760m) — the traditional circuit start.
- Trek start at 760m
- First Himalayan views
- Teahouse dinner
What's Included
Included
- 9 nights accommodation (mix of teahouses and mountain lodges)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) throughout
- Experienced Sherpa guide
- Porter (one per two guests)
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- TIMS trekking permit
- Kathmandu–Besisahar transport and Jomsom–Pokhara flight
- Emergency evacuation insurance
Not Included
- International flights to/from Kathmandu
- Kathmandu accommodation (if needed)
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for guides and porters
- Alcoholic beverages and snacks
Where You'll Stay
Circuit Teahouses
GuesthouseTraditional Nepalese teahouses — simple, clean rooms with beds and blankets. Some have hot showers (extra charge). Community-run, contributing directly to local economies.
Food & Dining
Teahouse food is hearty and surprisingly varied — dal bhat (lentil rice) is the classic, supplemented by pasta, momo dumplings, soups and porridge. All meals included throughout.
Meals Included
Dietary Options Available
Optional Extras
Solo room supplement
Private room in teahouses where available (not guaranteed).
Diamox altitude medication
Preventative altitude sickness medication (prescription required, we can advise).
Fitness & Activity Level
Activity Level
Expert
5 of 5
Fitness Requirements
This is a serious high-altitude trek. You must be able to walk 6–8 hours per day consecutively for 10 days, carrying a daypack (8–10kg). Altitude fitness, not just cardiovascular fitness, matters — spend 8–12 weeks on a specific training programme including long hill walks (3+ hours).
This trip is for
- Adults 18–65 in excellent health
- Those with prior multi-day trekking experience
- Altitude experience an advantage
Not suitable for
- Anyone with heart, lung or blood pressure conditions
- Those who have not trained specifically
- Pregnant travellers
- Under 18s
Reviews
5
63 reviews
Outstanding
Travellers consistently rate this experience among the best active holidays available.
Dr. Paul Hennessy
October 2024 Verified
The definitive Himalayan experience
I've trekked in 14 countries. Annapurna is still the most awe-inspiring place I've ever been. Himalayan Paths are outstanding operators — the guides have a sixth sense for when someone is struggling with altitude and adjust accordingly. The Thorong La sunrise is something I will carry for the rest of my life.
Kate Morrison
November 2024 Verified
Train seriously and you'll be rewarded
I took the training guide very seriously — 10 weeks of long hill walks, including two overnight camps. It made a real difference on the upper sections. The guides are calm, experienced and incredibly kind. The teahouse food is simple but the dal bhat kept us fuelled throughout. Unforgettable.
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