Tour Description

Trip Name: Annapurna Circuit Trek 

Group Size: 1 - 12 

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate 

Max Elevation: 5,416m

Best Seasons: March to April and September to November 

Accommodation: Hotel/ Guest House 

Transportation: Private Vehicle 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Trip Starts at: Kathmandu 

Trip Ends at: Kathmandu 

A circular trek around Annapurna is probably the most popular high altitude trek in the world. The reason for Annapurna Circuit Trek’s popularity is pretty obvious:  

Annapurna (8,097m) is the 10th highest mountain in the world and the trek comprises 55km long trail with many marvelous viewpoints. You don’t need ropes, special climbing equipment and previous experience. But that doesn’t mean it’s a walk in the park! You have to be physically fit and have great endurance capacity to tackle high mountain pass, steep uphill section and rugged trail. 

Explore Annapurna region, one of the most diverse region (both geographically & culturally), during this 15 days guided trip. Dramatic gorges, arid high mountain passes, Buddhist monasteries, rural farming villages and at every bend a splendor of the Annapurna peaks. 

About Annapurna Circuit Trek Route 

To reach the starting point of the trek, first you will drive via winding road route to Besisahar. The trek starts here  through remote trail, carved by Marshyangdi River, on suspension bridges before you get into picturesque settlement of Manang. 

You will stay one more night at Manang to acclimatize and prepare your body for Thorung La Pass (5,416m) - the highest point on the trek. From here, you will descend gradually with plenty of ups and downs towards Muktinath Valley. You will conclude the classic Annapurna Circuit Trek at Jomsom. A scenic morning mountain flight will take you to the city of Lakes - Pokhara. We can arrange some additional days at Pokhara to sightsee the city and relax on the shores of Lake Phewa before you drive/fly back to Kathmandu. 

Annapurna Circuit Trek Difficulty 

The Annapurna Circuit Trek is a moderate trek suitable even for novice trekkers. However, a good level of fitness is required as you will be covering long distance each day for two weeks. The hardest part of the trek is crossing of Thorong La Pass (5,416m). The strenuous part is steep 45min uphill walk which tests your endurance and strength. 

Highlights

• Enjoy walking on one of the best trials in the world

• Cross one of the highest mountain passes in the world - the Thorong La Pass (5,416m) 

• Witness the grand stretch of Annapurna ranges - Annapurna I, II, III and IV, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre and more 

• Walk through world’s deepest gorge - the Kali Gandaki Gorge 

As Annapurna Circuit Trek is high altitude mountain trek, we suggest you to be aware of altitude sickness. The key to mountain sickness is go slow and schedule ample acclimatization period during the trek. 

Cost Info 

Cost Includes 

• All the airport and hotel transfers

• Star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on B & B basis 

• Welcome and Farewell Dinner 

• Full day Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour on private vehicle 

• Standard tourist bus/ Jeep/ Car/ Van transport from Kathmandu to Tal 

• Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara

• Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu or car/van/bus drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 

• All the meals (B, L & D) during the trek

• All the necessary paper works, permits and TIMS required for the trek

• An english speaking gov. Licensed and experienced trek guide, assistant guide and porter (4 trekkers: 1 guide and 2 trekkers: 1 porter)

• All the mountain accommodation during the trek on comfortable room with share bathroom 

• Safe drinking water 

• A comprehensive medical kit 

• All the governmental and local taxes 

• Hot drinks (Tea & Coffee)

Cost Exclude 

• Kathmandu city monumental entry fee 

• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara (expect welcome and farewell dinner)

• All the personal nature expenses - alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone calls and more 

• Travel Insurance and emergency evacuation 

• Wifi 

• Tipping 

• Nepal Entry Visa Fee 

• International Flight