Annapurna Circuit Trek

Difficulty:
Professional

Highlights

  • Stunning views of the Annapurna mountain range, including Annapurna I, II, III, IV, and Dhaulagiri.
  • Cultural experience in traditional Nepali villages.
  • Diverse landscapes, from lush green forests to arid high-altitude deserts.
  • Thorong La Pass, one of the highest mountain passes in the world.
  • Natural hot springs in Tatopani.
  • Buddhist monasteries and sacred sites, including the famous Muktinath temple.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare species like the snow leopard and blue sheep.

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Duration

16 Days

Grade

Professional

Max Altitude

5416m at Thorong La High Pass

Daily Activity

6-7 hours

Recommended itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu And Transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Trek preparation day And working on permit

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (845m / 2,815ft) west of Kathmandu.

Day 4: Drive from besisahar to dhara pani (845m / 2,815ft)

Day 5: Trek from Dharapani (1,860m / 6,200ft) to Chame (2,610m /8,890ft)

Day 6: Trek from Chame (2,610m / 8,890ft) to Pisang (3,115m / 10,200ft)

Day 7: Trek from Pisang (3,115m / 10,200ft) to Manang (3,540m / 11,300ft)

Day 8: Rest and Acclimatization day at Manang (3,519m / 11,545ft)

Day 9: Trek from Manang (3,540m / 11,300ft) to Yak Kharka (4,050m / 14,275ft)

Day 10: Trek from Yak Kharka (4,050m/ 14,275ft) to Thorong Phedi (4,525m / 14,525ft)

Day 11: Trek from Thorong Phedi (4,525m / 14,525ft) to Muktinath Temple (3,760m / 12,623ft) via Thorong La High Pass (5,416m / 17,756ft)

Day 12: Drive from Muktinath (3,760m / 12,623ft) to Jomsom and Tatopani (1,200m / 3,940ft)

Day 13: Trek from Tatopani (1,200m / 3,940ft) to Ghorepani (2,860m / 9,385ft)

Day 14: Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210m / 10,525ft) - then trek to Birethanti (1,039m / 3,250ft) - Drive to Nayapul, Pokhara

Day 15: Drive from Pokhara (820m / 2,690ft ) to Kathmandu (1,350m / 4,450ft)

Day 16: Final departure day

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Best Seasons

March – May (Spring) or Sept – Dec (Autumn)

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Includes

-Private transportation for airport pick-up and drop-off.

-Twin-sharing accommodation in a 3 to 5-star hotel in Kathmandu and pokhara with breakfast included.

-Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu with an English-speaking guide and entrance fees Excluded (Approx $25 for Each Place)

-Accommodation in tea houses, lodges, and homestays during the trek.

-Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during te trek.

-Trekking map for the group.

- T-Shirt of Company.

-Down jacket, trekking pole and sleeping bag  if required (need to return after the trip completion)

-All necessary permits and paperwork, including National Park fee and TIMS card.

-A First Aid and Eco trained, Government-licensed English-speaking guide.

-Salary, equipment, transportation, and insurance for the trekking staff.

-A well-stocked first aid kit Travel.

-Government taxes and a fee for administrative services.

-Organizing an emergency helicopter service that your travel insurance will cover.

-A farewell dinner at the end of the trek.

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Excludes

-International airfare

-Nepal Visa fee (US$ 40 per person for 30 days)

-Airport departure taxes/excess baggage charges

-Lunch/dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara

-Travel insurance.

-Medical evacuation in case of emergency`

-Personal expenses(like: phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc)

-Items of personal nature, such as soft/hard drinks, snacks, and bar bills.

-Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslides, strikes, political unrest, and other unforeseen events.

-In such cases, extra charges will be applied as per actual costs.

- Tips for guide and porter(s).

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Packing List

The packing lists for the Annapurna circuit Trek are mentioned below:

Headlamp

Medicines

Extra batteries

Warm clothes

Permits

Transportable Equipment

Insurance Documents

Water bottles

First Aid Box

Camera

Hiking Boots

Gloves

Sunglasses

Sunscreens

Sleeping Bag

Hiking Poles

Down Jackets

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Map:

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