{"id":103998,"date":"2024-09-02T22:30:54","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T22:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mounteverestgo.com\/nepal-trekking-guide\/15-day-vs-20-day-annapurna-circuit-itinerary\/"},"modified":"2024-09-02T22:30:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T22:30:54","slug":"15-day-vs-20-day-annapurna-circuit-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mounteverestgo.com\/th\/nepal-trekking-guide\/15-day-vs-20-day-annapurna-circuit-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0e41\u0e1c\u0e19\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e14\u0e34\u0e19\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07 Annapurna Circuit Trek 15 \u0e27\u0e31\u0e19\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e1a\u0e40\u0e17\u0e35\u0e22\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e49\u0e19\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07 20 \u0e27\u0e31\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e44\u0e23"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A 15-day Annapurna Circuit in 2027 to 2030 costs $1,400 to $1,900 per person and suits fit trekkers with one Manang acclimatization day and a direct Thorong La crossing. A 20-day route costs $1,800 to $2,600 and adds the Tilicho Lake side trip at 4,919 m, the Ice Lake day hike at 4,620 m, and a Jomsom or Marpha rest day. The 20-day plan lowers altitude sickness risk from 8 percent to 4 percent and gives 5 extra side trip days for scenery and culture.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The 15-day Annapurna Circuit runs from Besisahar to Jomsom in 14 walking days plus 1 travel day. The route crosses the 5,416 m Thorong La on day 10, descends to Muktinath at 3,760 m and Jomsom at 2,720 m, and ends with a flight or jeep to Pokhara. The pace includes one acclimatization day at Manang at 3,540 m on day 6.<\/p>\n

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\u0e2a\u0e48\u0e27\u0e19\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e01\u0e2d\u0e1a<\/th>\n15-Day (USD)<\/th>\n20-Day (USD)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\u0e43\u0e1a\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e38\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e15 ACAP<\/td>\n$30<\/td>\n$30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e15\u0e23 TIMS<\/td>\n$17<\/td>\n$17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Guide (15 vs 20 days)<\/td>\n$450 \u0e16\u0e36\u0e07 $600<\/td>\n$600 \u0e16\u0e36\u0e07 $800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Porter (15 vs 20 days)<\/td>\n$300 \u0e16\u0e36\u0e07 $400<\/td>\n$400 \u0e16\u0e36\u0e07 $540<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teahouse lodging (14 vs 19 nights)<\/td>\n$140 \u0e16\u0e36\u0e07 $220<\/td>\n$190 to $300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meals (15 vs 20 days)<\/td>\n$375 to $525<\/td>\n$500 \u0e16\u0e36\u0e07 $700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tilicho Lake side trip jeep and guide<\/td>\n\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e01\u0e23\u0e30\u0e42\u0e14\u0e14<\/td>\n$80 \u0e16\u0e36\u0e07 $120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Three factors shape the 15-day versus 20-day question. First, acclimatization: the 15-day route has one Manang rest day, the 20-day route has two Manang rest days plus a Tilicho Lake altitude day at 4,919 m. The 20-day route drops altitude sickness risk from 8 to 4 percent.<\/p>\n

Second, side trip scenery: the 15-day route has no side trips and runs straight from Manang to Thorong Phedi. The 20-day route adds Tilicho Lake, Ice Lake, and the Marpha apple farm. Trekkers who want side trips pick the 20-day route.<\/p>\n

Third, fitness and pace: the 15-day route averages 5 to 7 hours walking per day with two long days. The 20-day route averages 4 to 6 hours walking per day with no extreme days. Trekkers over 55 or with knee issues benefit from the slower 20-day pace.<\/p>\n

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Book the 15-day or 20-day Annapurna Circuit package 6 to 8 weeks ahead for October and November. Ask the operator for the day by day altitude gain plan and the named guide with NMA license number.<\/p>\n

Confirm the ACAP and TIMS permits are included and the Jomsom to Pokhara flight is booked 6 weeks ahead. October flights fill 4 weeks ahead. For the 20-day route, verify the Tilicho Lake side trip jeep is included and the Ice Lake day hike guide is named.<\/p>\n

Verify crew insurance with $5,000 evacuation cover. The nearest hospital is in Pokhara, a 7 hour drive or 60 minute helicopter flight from Manang. Carry 14,000 to 18,000 Nepali rupees cash since ATMs end at Besisahar and Chame.<\/p>\n

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The 12-day Annapurna Circuit costs $1,200 to $1,800 and runs from Chame to Jomsom, skipping the Besisahar to Chame jeep section. Choose 12-day if you have limited time and want the Thorong La crossing only.<\/p>\n

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Do not book the 15-day route without a Manang acclimatization day. The 1,800 m gain from Chame at 2,710 m to Thorong Phedi at 4,525 m in 4 days raises altitude sickness risk above 15 percent. The Manang rest day at 3,540 m drops the risk to 8 percent.<\/p>\n

Avoid the 20-day route without the Tilicho Lake side trip. The lake at 4,919 m is the highest scenery on the Annapurna Circuit and the main reason to add the 5 extra days. Skip the side trip only in poor weather.<\/p>\n

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Which is better, 15-day or 20-day Annapurna Circuit?<\/strong>The 15-day for fit trekkers with limited time and one acclimatization day. The 20-day for trekkers who want side trips, full acclimatization, and lower altitude sickness risk.<\/p>\n

Can I do the Annapurna Circuit in 12 days?<\/strong>Yes, by starting from Chame instead of Besisahar. The 12-day route skips the Besisahar to Chame jeep section but raises altitude risk if you skip the Manang rest day.<\/p>\n

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What is the altitude sickness risk on the 15-day route?<\/strong>8 percent with one Manang acclimatization day. The 20-day route with two Manang rest days and the Tilicho Lake altitude day drops the risk to 4 percent.<\/p>\n

Does the 20-day route add Jomsom and Marpha rest days?<\/strong>Yes. The 20-day route adds a Jomsom or Marpha rest day with an apple farm visit and a Tatopani hot spring day on the return to Pokhara.<\/p>\n

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A 15-day Annapurna Circuit in 2027 to 2030 costs $1,400 to $1,900 per person and suits fit trekkers with one Manang acclimatization day. A 20-day route costs $1,800 to $2,600 and adds Tilicho Lake, Ice Lake, and Jomsom or Marpha rest days. The 20-day route lowers altitude sickness risk from 8 to 4 percent.<\/p>\n

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Book the 15-day Annapurna Circuit if you are a fit trekker with prior 4,000 m experience and 2 weeks of time. Book the 20-day route if you want full acclimatization, the Tilicho Lake and Ice Lake side trips, and a lower altitude sickness risk. Lock in permits 6 to 8 weeks ahead, book the Jomsom to Pokhara flight 6 weeks ahead, and pace the Thorong La approach with at least one Manang rest day.<\/p>\n

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