Annapurna Circuit Trek Map

The Annapurna Circuit is one of Nepal’s popular trekking routes, with significant changes in elevation, direction, and landscape. For such a changing journey, a trek map is an essential route planning tool. The Annapurna Circuit Trek map provides a visual overview of how the route takes you from the Besisahar area toward Manang, crosses the mountain pass, descends to Muktinath, and then again takes you to the viewpoint of Poon Hill.

On the Annapurna Circuit trek map, you can locate major trekking stops, overnight points, alternative routes, viewpoints, and surrounding peaks, along with their locations and elevations. With features like zooming in and out and downloadable access, you can inspect each section closely or save the map for reference when planning the Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Annapurna Circuit Trek Map at a Glance

• Start and End: Kathmandu
• Trek Start: Ngadi
• Trek End: Ulleri
• Trek Duration: 16 days 
• Acclimatization Stops: Manang
• Transportation: Bus
• Mountain Views: Annapurna I, Annapurna II, III, IV, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Nilgiri, and Lamjung Himal
• Highest Point: Thorong La Pass (5,416 m)
• Trek Route: Bulbule → Jagat → Dharapani → Chame → Pisang → Manang → Yak Kharka → Chauri Ledar → Thorong High Camp → Thorong La Pass → Muktinath → Tatopani → Sikha → Ghorepani → Poon Hill → Ulleri

 Annapurna Circuit Route at a Glance

How to Read Annapurna Circuit Trek Map

To read the Annapurna Circuit Trek map, go through the legend at the edge of the map on the right-hand side in a table. It is key to interpreting the map and understanding what each sign and symbol means. Similarly, it explains the meaning of the different lines, colors, and route markings used throughout the map. Therefore, check the legend before you start interpreting the map, as it helps you understand the map’s visual language and avoid confusion.

• The orange circle at the bottom of the Annapurna Circuit Trek map represents the start and end points of the overall trip: Kathmandu.
• The black-and-white dashed line shows the driving route trekkers should take before starting on foot. For the trek to the Annapurna Circuit, you have to drive from Kathmandu to Ngadi via Besisahar to begin the trek. After completing the journey, you’ll return by road from Ulleri to Pokhara, then to Kathmandu.
• The green solid line marks the main trekking section you’ll follow on your journey. On the Annapurna Circuit Trek map, you see the line starting at Ngadi and following Bulbule, Jagat, Dharapani, Chame, Pisang, Manang, Yak Kharka, Chauri Ledar, Thorong High Camp, and Thorong La Pass. Afterward, the line descends, meaning you’ll descend to Muktinath, Tatopani, Sikha, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and end at Ulleri.
• The black dotted line indicates a secondary route or an alternative way you can take along the adventure.
• The red flag is a mountain pass, which connects you from one valley to another. During the Annapurna Circuit Trek, you’ll pass one of the highest trekking passes, Thorong La (5,416 m).
• The blue oval shape represents a lake. You can take a side hike to Gangapurna Lake on your acclimatization day on the Annapurna Circuit journey, marked on the map.
• The trek offers views of peaks and mountain ranges including Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Pisang Peak, Dhaulagiri, and the Manaslu range.
• The binoculars mark the viewpoint on the Annapurna Circuit Trail.