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Read on for a detailed account of our sixteenth day on the Annapurna Circuit. Today, we trekked from Ghorepani to Ghandruk covering a total distance of around 14.4 km in around 7 hours. We also started the day by climbing up to the Poon Hill lookout to watch the incredible sunrise.

Read on for a detailed account of our fifteenth day on the Annapurna Circuit. Today, we trekked from Tatopani to Ghorepani covering a total distance of around 15.65 km in around 8.25 hours. This was one of the toughest days of the entire Annapurna Circuit with 1700m elevation gain which took us up to Ghorepani which lies at almost 3000m.

Read on for a detailed account of our fourteenth day on the Annapurna Circuit. Today, we trekked from Ghasa to Tatopani covering a total distance of 14.2 km in around 4 hours. The trail descends almost a 1000m today and there are some great opportunities to enjoy the spectacular landscapes.

Read on for a detailed account of our thirteenth day on the Annapurna Circuit. Today, we trekked from Tukuche to Ghasa covering a total distance of around 20 km in around 7 hours. This was one of the longest days of the entire Annapurna Circuit and a significant portion of it takes place on the road (unless you want to make it even longer).

Read on for a detailed account of our twelfth day on the Annapurna Circuit. Today, we trekked from Jomsom to Tukuche, also visiting the pretty village of Marpha, covering a total distance of 13.05 km in around 3.5 hours. This was the start of the quietest stretch of the entire Annapurna Circuit as most trekkers tend to either fly or take the bus from Jomsom.

Read on for a detailed account of our eleventh day on the Annapurna Circuit. Today, we trekked from Muktinath to Jomsom, also visiting the pretty village of Kagbeni, covering a total distance of 20.2 km in around 7.25 hours. This was a long day that took us tantalisingly close to the remote Upper Mustang region and culminated in a town where most trekkers end their Annapurna Circuit adventure.

Here’s something a little different. Erik Bertrand Amme, who I trekked the entire length of the Annapurna Circuit with has kindly agreed to provide his honest account of one of the hardest days of our trek. Today saw us crossing Thorong-La Pass – at 5416m, one of the highest mountain passes in the world. 

Read on for a detailed account of our tenth day on the Annapurna Circuit. Today, we trekked from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath crossing the Thorong-La Pass, covering a total distance of 15.1 km in around 8.5 hours. This was a culmination of a lot of hard work, with the payoff being the opportunity to cross one of the highest navigable passes in the world.

Read on for a detailed account of our ninth day on the Annapurna Circuit. Today, we trekked from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (Base Camp) covering a distance of 6.5 km in around 2.5 hours. While being one of the shortest days of the trek, it’s the final day before crossing the Thorang La Pass. 

Read on for a detailed account of our eighth day on the Annapurna Circuit. Today, we trekked from Manang to Yak Kharka, covering a distance of 10.8 km in around 3 hours 45 mins. It was the first “road-free” day of the trek with no motor vehicles allowed after Manang.