ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK (NEPAL)

Possessing 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers and people seeking adventures. A hub for the adventure-lovers and home to Mt. Everest, the world’s tallest peak, Nepal is a Himalayan country sandwiched between India and China. The mighty snow-capped mountains here such as Annapurna, Mount Everest, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga some of the best trekking trails in the world.
The classic trek in the Annapurna region is the Annapurna Circuit. The trek encircles the famous Annapurna massif passing through sub-tropical plains in the Himalayan foothills, trans-Himalayan Manang and then the dry, rain shadow region of Mustang. The highest elevation is reached at Thorang La (pass at 5,416m) before the trail follows the Kali Gandaki River that flows through the deepest gorge on earth between two giant peaks.
The first few days of the trek goes along the Marsyangdi River, walking through lush green valleys, an area inhabited by Gurung people along with a large number of other ethnic groups. The trail then goes through Chame (2,685m) and Pisang (3,200m) before reaching Manang.

  • Region – Nepal
  • Duration – 12 Night / 13 Days
  • Grade – Moderate
  • Season – Apr – Dec
  • Max Altitude – Around 5416 m
  • Cost – On request (ex Nepal )

Day 1 – Arrive at Kathmandu Airport – transfer to hotel – Brief and preparation.

Day 2 – Drive to Nayapul from Besisahar-9 hrs

Day 3 – Drive to Chame from Besisahar ((2630 m-3 hrs)

Day 4 – Trek from Chame to Pisang (3190 m -6 hrs)

Day 5 – Trek from Pisang to Manang (3520 m- 6 hrs)

Day 6 – Rest day in Manag

Day 7 – Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4110 m-4 hrs)

Day 8 – Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4600 m- 4 hrs.)

Day 9 – Trek from Throng Phedi to Thornla pass ( 5416 m) to Muktinath (3800 m-9 hrs)

Day 10 – Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2800 m-6 hrs)

Day 11 – Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (30 min Flight) Day at leisure

Day12 – Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu – 8 hrs

Day 13 – Departure Transfer to Airport for onward journey

  • Expert mountaineering Instructors Certified guide
  • Airport picks up and drop from Kathmandu
  • Kathmandu to Besisahar and Pokhara to Kathmandu Bus Ticket
  • Local transports
  • Jomsom to Pokhara Flight Ticket (1 way)
  • Accommodation in Pokahara ( 1 night ) & Kathmandu (2 nights)  trekking route ( 9 nights)
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry permit & Tourist Information Management System (TIMS) permits
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • .Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation.
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • Trek completion certificate
  • Any Airfare /Train fare from your city (supplement charge)
  • Wi-Fi, hot showers, battery charging while on a trek.
  • Meals and drinking water throughout the trip.
  • Additional accommodation and food expenses if trek gets delayed due to weather, or flight. Cancellation, health or any other reason.
  • Doctor on call
  • Toiletries, towels.
  • The package does not include any expenses of personal nature such as Mineral water, laundry, drinks, tips etc
  • Medical & Travel insurance, emergency evacuation (supplement charge)
  • Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc
  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusion
Overview

Possessing 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers and people seeking adventures. A hub for the adventure-lovers and home to Mt. Everest, the world’s tallest peak, Nepal is a Himalayan country sandwiched between India and China. The mighty snow-capped mountains here such as Annapurna, Mount Everest, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga some of the best trekking trails in the world.
The classic trek in the Annapurna region is the Annapurna Circuit. The trek encircles the famous Annapurna massif passing through sub-tropical plains in the Himalayan foothills, trans-Himalayan Manang and then the dry, rain shadow region of Mustang. The highest elevation is reached at Thorang La (pass at 5,416m) before the trail follows the Kali Gandaki River that flows through the deepest gorge on earth between two giant peaks.
The first few days of the trek goes along the Marsyangdi River, walking through lush green valleys, an area inhabited by Gurung people along with a large number of other ethnic groups. The trail then goes through Chame (2,685m) and Pisang (3,200m) before reaching Manang.

TRIP FACTS
  • Region – Nepal
  • Duration – 12 Night / 13 Days
  • Grade – Moderate
  • Season – Apr – Dec
  • Max Altitude – Around 5416 m
  • Cost – On request (ex Nepal )
BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1 – Arrive at Kathmandu Airport – transfer to hotel – Brief and preparation.

Day 2 – Drive to Nayapul from Besisahar-9 hrs

Day 3 – Drive to Chame from Besisahar ((2630 m-3 hrs)

Day 4 – Trek from Chame to Pisang (3190 m -6 hrs)

Day 5 – Trek from Pisang to Manang (3520 m- 6 hrs)

Day 6 – Rest day in Manag

Day 7 – Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4110 m-4 hrs)

Day 8 – Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4600 m- 4 hrs.)

Day 9 – Trek from Throng Phedi to Thornla pass ( 5416 m) to Muktinath (3800 m-9 hrs)

Day 10 – Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2800 m-6 hrs)

Day 11 – Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (30 min Flight) Day at leisure

Day12 – Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu – 8 hrs

Day 13 – Departure Transfer to Airport for onward journey

INCLUSIONS
  • Expert mountaineering Instructors Certified guide
  • Airport picks up and drop from Kathmandu
  • Kathmandu to Besisahar and Pokhara to Kathmandu Bus Ticket
  • Local transports
  • Jomsom to Pokhara Flight Ticket (1 way)
  • Accommodation in Pokahara ( 1 night ) & Kathmandu (2 nights)  trekking route ( 9 nights)
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry permit & Tourist Information Management System (TIMS) permits
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • .Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation.
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • Trek completion certificate
EXCLUSIONS
  • Any Airfare /Train fare from your city (supplement charge)
  • Wi-Fi, hot showers, battery charging while on a trek.
  • Meals and drinking water throughout the trip.
  • Additional accommodation and food expenses if trek gets delayed due to weather, or flight. Cancellation, health or any other reason.
  • Doctor on call
  • Toiletries, towels.
  • The package does not include any expenses of personal nature such as Mineral water, laundry, drinks, tips etc
  • Medical & Travel insurance, emergency evacuation (supplement charge)
  • Cost escalation due to change in itinerary Natural reason of unforeseen conditions like Landslides, Road Blockage, Bad Weather, Social or Political Unrest, Strikes, sudden shut down of any govt office etc
  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusion

Trekking Grade
These are subject to individual fitness levels and could differ from person to person.

Grade 3 : Difficult
From an altitude of 4000m to 5550m is considered a strenuous trek or grade 3. Most of the trekking of Nepal is in grade 3. You need some previous trekking experiences and have decent physical fitness. Climbing and descending are very usual experiences for these types of trekking and you may have to cross small glaciers as well. This kind of trekking gives you an experience of a lifetime, has very beautiful walking surrounded by spectacular mountains