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.

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


Best Seasons

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

Starting from

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.

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).

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

Map:

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