Annapurna Circuit Trekking

Trip Facts


Duration: 19 Days
Trip Start From: Kathmandu-Dharapani
Trip End In: Kathmandu
Group Size: 2-10 pax.
Tansportation: Private Vehicles/airplane
Activity Per Day: 4-6 hours
Max Altitude: 5,416 meters
Trip Grade: Strenous

Trip Highlights

  • Crossing the world’s widest pass – the Thorong La Pass at 5,416 metre
  • Traverse through  the world’s deepest Kali Gandaki Gorge
  • Enjoy the diverse  Nepalese landscape and culture
  • Spectacular mountain views of the numerous 7000m-plus the world’s highest mountains: Dhaulagiri I (7th),&  Annapurna I (10th)
  • The pilgrimage town of Muktinath

Trip Overview

Annapurna Circuit Trekking offers an outstanding opportunity to witness best of nature and culture around foothills of Annapurna Himalayas which is also popularly known as Annapurna Round Trek. Walking through amazing trekking trails while enjoying the beauty of nature, excellent views of Himalayan ranges, crossing high altitude Thorong la pass and witnessing the cultural harmony between Hinduism and Buddhism at Muktinath are the major highlights of this trip.

For scenery and cultural diversity, this has long been considered the best trek in Nepal and one of the world’s classic walks. It follows the Marsyangdi Valley to the north of the main Himalayan range and crosses a 5416m pass to descend into the dramatic desert-like, Tibetan-style scenery of the upper Kali Gandaki Valley.The walk passes picturesque villages home to Gurungs, Manangis and Thakalis, offers spectacular mountain views of the numerous 7000m-plus Annapurna peaks and boasts some of the best trekking lodges in Nepal.

Annapurna Circuit Trekking is a moderately challenging trip around popular Annapurna region suitable for experienced as well as novice hikers who are passionate towards walking, exploring, and adventure with good level of physical and mental fitness level. Peak seasons for this trip is during the March, April, May, September, October and November. Join Annapurna Circuit Trek this year with Adventure Sherpa Tracks. We will arrange  permits,accommodation ,transportation and domestic flights   required for you  and take care of you ensuring the best of your holidays in Nepal.Due to the road access nowadays there are lots of changes on this trek and  here we have suggested  couple of itineraries that fits your time and preference .

Itinerary Overview

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu   (1,350m/4,429ft)

Day 02: Casual day and trip preparation   (1,350m/4,429ft)

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani   (1,960m/6,431ft)

Day 04: Dharapani to Chame  ( 2,710m/8,892ft)    5-6 hrs

Day 05: Chame to Upper Pisang  (3,700m/12,140ft)  5-6 hrs

Day 06: Acclimatization (3,700m/12,140ft)

Day 07: Trek  to  Manang  (3,519m/11,546ft)  4-6 hrs

Day 08: Acclimatization day and excursion around manang village

Day 09: Manang to Yak Kharka   (4,110m/13,485ft)  3-4 hrs

Day 10:Yak kharka to Thorang Phedi  (4,420m/14,502ft)     3-4 hrs

Day 11 : Cross Thorang-la [5,416m/17,770ft] and trek to Muktinath [3,800m/12,478ft] 9-10 hrs

Day 12: Muktinath to Marpha (2,670m/8,760ft): 4 – 5 hours

Day 13: Marpha to Kalopani (2,530 m/8,300 ft): 5 – 6 hours

Day 14: Kalopaini  to Sikha (1,773 m (5,817 ft) 4-6 hrs

Day 15: Trek to Ghorepani   (2,850m/9,351ft)  4-5  hrs

Day 16: Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani    (2,700m/8,859ft )    6-7 hrs

Day 17: Tadapani to Pokhara via Ghandruk  ( 827m/2,713ft )   5-6 hrs

Day 18:Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu  1,350m/4,429ft

Day 19 : Final Departure

Note: Please take care to note that your Sherpa guides  has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to your safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee  it. Weather, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. Your  Sherpa guides will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.Above itinerary are just a guideline  and easily customize-able at your preference

Day to Day itinerary

Price Includes

  • All meals during trek. (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Accommodation during trek at local lodge.
  • Domestic airfares and transportation from Kathmandu to trek starting point.
  • English speaking  government-licensed Sherpa trekking guide & assistant guide (4 trekkers=1 assistant guide)
  • Porter Service (2 Trekker =1 porter)
  • Staff  cost including their (Salary, domestic airfare, equipments, food and accommodation)
  • Trekkers’ Information Management System fees
  • 3 nights accommodation at 3. 4 or 5 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast.
  • All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees.
  • Airport transfers and escort.
  • Insurance for all staffs
  • All ground transportation on comfortable private vehicle
  • All government and local taxes

Price Excludes

  • International airfares
  • International Airport Departure Tax
  • Trekking Equipment
  • Major meals, Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone and laundry.
  • Airport departure tax to be paid in rupees on your departure 1760 rupees
  • Entry visa fee
  • Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and personal effects.
  • We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance.
  • Tips & Gratuities to porters and guides

 

Fixed Departures

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The cost of the trips with us depends on the level of service, type of accommodation in the city and size of groups. We have a special discount for large groups, travel and adventure companies, nonprofit organization etc. Email us for further information about the cost of the trip. We would be happy to provide pricing and further info if you kindly provide the information below or simply email us at either info@adventuresherpatracks.com or adventuresherpatracks@gmail.com

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