Annapurna Circuit - Nepal

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               15 days trek + 4 nights in Ktm/Pokhara

The Annapurna Circuit (Around the Annapurna) Trek has been highly praised and is a spectacular trekking route in the Annapurna region since it opened to foreign trekkers in 1977. This three week trek starts right from Besisahar which goes along the Marshyangdi River, with great views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. This magnificent trek leads you to the fine village inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic views of the white Himalayas. It continues to the north of the main Himalayan range to the high and dry Tibetan Plateau, the scenery is equally breathtaking.  

The highest point of the trek is Thorung La pass at the top of the valley at 5416 meters high. Due to the difficulties of crossing the pass, the circuit is usually walked in a counter clockwise direction. Traveling clockwise the longer ascent and shorter descent from west to east is too much for many people to manage in one day.  
 

As we descend to the west at Muktinath from pass, we continue to the barren Tibetan like village of the Kali Gandaki - the world's deepest gorge passes between the giant Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. After you cross the Thorung La pass from Manang to Muktinath the final seven days of the circuit trek are the same as the Jomsom Trek from Pokhara, but in reverse. 

 

            Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345 meters) and transfer to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel with breakfast included. 

                   Day 2

Kathmandu city tour. Your sightseeing trip will start at 9AM in the morning after your breakfast. We will provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. Places we visit Pasupatinath temple, Buddhanath, Monkey temple and Kathmandu durbar square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparations for the trek. Overnight at hotel with breakfast included. 

                   Day 3

Drive to Sirchour by road. Trek to Chamchye (overnight altitude 1400m/7hrs approx)  

                   Day 4:

Trek to Bagarchhap (overnight altitude 2160m/5 hrs approx.)  

                   Day 5

Trek to Chame (overnight altitude 2630m/5 hrs approx.)  

                   Day 6:

Trek to Pisang (overnight altitude 3300m/5 hrs approx.)  

                   Day 7

Trek to Manang (overnight altitude 3540m/5 hrs approx.)  

                   Day 8

Acclimatization day at Manang village.  

                   Day 9

Trek to Yak Kharka (overnight altitude 4000m/5 hrs approx.)  

                 Day 10

Trek to Thorong Phedi (overnight altitude 4450m/5 hrs approx.)   

                   Day 11

Trek to Muktinath (overnight altitude 3800m/8-9 hrs approx.) via Thorung La pass (5416 meters)  

                   Day 12

Drive to Tatopani (overnight altitude 1190m/5 hrs approx.)  

                   Day 13

Trek to Chitre (overnight altitude 2390m/6 hrs approx.) 

                   Day 14

Trek to Ghorepani (overnight altitude 2810m/4 hrs approx.)  

                   Day 15

Hike to Poon Hill (3210 meters) and trek to Ulleri (overnight altitude 1960m/5 hrs approx.)  

                   Day 16

Trek to Nayapul (1010m/4hrs approx) and drive to Pokhara hotel 

                   Day 17

Pokhara city tours. Your sightseeing trip will start at 9AM in the morning after breakfast. Places we visit are Fewa Lake, Devi’s water fall, and Museum. You will have relaxing afternoon. Overnight at hotel. 

                   Day 18

Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus (overnight altitude 1345m/6 hrs approx.)  

                   Day 19

Transfer to international airport for your final departure.  

Optional program from Pokhara: 

* White water rafting on Kali Gandaki River or on Seti Khola.
* Jungle safari at Chitwan national Park or at Bardia National Park.
* Mountain flight   

Price Includes: 

1. Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up & drop by private car/van/bus.
2. Kathmandu and Pokhara city Tours by professional tour guide and private car/van/bus.
3. All your standard Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
4. All hot drinks such as tea, coffee (4 times a day) during the trek.
5. Tea Houses/Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek.
6. A local government license holder Trekking Guide during the trek.
7. The required number of trekking staffs and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek.
8. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments, medicine for all trekking staff
9. Annapurna conservation Park permits
10. Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu 11. All our government taxes.
12. Official expanse.  

Price Excludes:  

Hotel in Kathmandu, Breakfast, Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Your travel insurance (compulsory) 

International airfare and airport departure tax 

Nepal entry visa fee $40 for a single entry, and $45 for a double entry. You obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu. You require 2 passport size photos. 

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks and laundry

Personal trekking Equipments

Breakfast, lunch and dinner if you need extra day on the trek

Tips for trekking staff, we recommend $75 per trekker thrown into the tips pool for the crew.

Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.