Annapurna Circuit is the most famous trekking area for the trekking lovers around the world. This trek is most diverse trek in terms of views, elevation and culture. You will get majestic view of Annapurna mountain by three different dimensions. Along the way you will see hundreds of small and big peaks with their glaciers, it makes like a Queen with ornaments. From 700m to 5416 m of elevation difference refers really diverse floras and faunas. The highest elevation lake around world Tilicho Lake (4919m) is also in Annapurna circuit, from where you can see 360 degree panoramic views of Annapurna Himalayan Range. Ice lake (4600m) also can be beautiful attraction on this trek. Rhododendron forest along the way can be the major beauty of Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Gurung people with their warm hospitality and beautiful cultural richness tourist will fall in love with friendly Nepali people. Thakali people are very famous around the world for the delicious Nepal Thali set. Originally Thakali are from this region. So along the way of Annapurna circuit trek trekkers will get really delicious and hygienic Nepali Thali. After crossing Thorang La pass (5416 m) trekkers will get Muktinath temple which is very famous for the Hindu people around the world as their pilgrimage tour destination. When you will get Muktinath transportation will be available.apple is one of the famous fruits you can get on this area. Marpha is very much famous for apples. You can pass by downhill by drive or trek via Kaligandaki river. Kaligandaki river is very famous for black stones also known as Saligram. At the end of Annapurna circuit trek you will get to Tatopani, which is natural hot spring you can bath and get relaxation at hot spring on last days of your trek. After Tatopani either you pass by ghorepani to Pokhara, via ABC to Pokhara or directly bus drive to Pokhara via Beni. When you will get back to beautiful city Pokhara, you will finish the Annapurna circuit trek.
| DAYS | ACTIVITIES | ACCOMMODATION |
| Day 01 | Arrive in Kathmandu | Hotel in Kathmandu |
| Day 02 | Drive Kathmandu to Beshisahar to Dharapani | Local Lodge |
| Day 03 | Trek to Chame | Local Lodge |
| Day 04 | Trek to Upper Pisang | Local Lodge |
| Day 05 | Trek to Manang | Local Lodge |
| Day 06 | Rest day at Manang | Local Lodge |
| Day 07 | Trek to Yak Kharka | Local Lodge |
| Day 08 | Trek to Thorong Phedi | Local Lodge |
| Day 09 | Trek to Muktinath | Local Lodge |
| Day 10 | Trek to Jomsom | Local Lodge |
| Day 11 | Drive Jomsom to Tatopani | Local Lodge |
| Day 12 | Drive Tatopani to Pokhara | Hotel in Pokhara |
| Day 13 | Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu | Hotel in Kathmandu |
| Day 14 | Final Departure |
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Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will welcome and transfer you to the hotel. After check-in at the hotel, there will be briefing about the trek and equipment that you will need for the trek. The rest of the day will be free to prepare for your trek and relax at the hotel. Or you can also roam around the market on your own.
Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu
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2
Today we head out on the bus to Besisahar from Kathmandu. After that, there will be checking of permits and TIMS in Besisahar. Then we take a jeep up to Dharapani.
Overnight at a local lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
3
The journey continues making up and sown to Dharapani at 1890 m. there you will find a stone entrance Chorten typical of the Tibetan influenced villages from here northwards. Then you will visit the Bagarchhap at 2160m that offers the typical flat roofed stone houses of local Tibetans design although the village which is still in the transition zone before the dry highlands. With often rough and rocky, the trail climbs to tyanja at 2360m, and then continues through forest, but near the river, to Kopar at 2590m. as you reach to Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, you will be rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame and two small hot springs by the town.
Overnight at a local lodge.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
4
The day starts through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910m. you will cross another bridge at 3040m, from there the view of the soaring paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, which sprawls between3200m and 3300m.
Overnight at a local lodge.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
5
Today you will continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range. People of this region, herd yaks and raise crops for part of the year besides, they also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784. Leaving Pisang, you will have an alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meet up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325m involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475m to nearby Manang at 3500m.
Overnight at a local lodge.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
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Today you will spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day you spend by doing some fine day walks and over viewing the magnificent views around the village and the day time is best to gain altitude. You can explore the Ice lake as a day excursion.
Overnight at a local lodge.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
7
Today we trek from Manang to Yak Kharka which will take about 5-6 hours.
Overnight at a local lodge.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
8
This day we will leave Yak Kharka, and the trail makes an ascent nearly 2000m to Thorong La Pass. We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marsyangdi Valley. Continuing along the Jarsang Khola Valley, we reach Thorong Phedi at 4450m, there we see the vegetation steadily sparser.
Overnight at a local lodge.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
9
The journey from Phedi “foot of the hill’ or at the foot to the 5416m Thorong La pass, begins the day. You then make the climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problem to cross the pass if it is covered in snow. About four hours climb up to the pass marked by the Chortens and prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top.
Overnight at a local lodge.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
10
This day after breakfast, we will start our trek towards ancient village Jomsom. It will take 3 to 4 hours to reach there. On the way we can see the magnificent views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range Himalayas.
Overnight at a local lodge.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
11
Today we will be driven along a plateau above the Kali Gandaki, world’s deepest gorge on a shared jeep/bus. After we arrive at tatopani, we relax our weary muscles and dip in hot springs.
Overnight at a local lodge.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
12
After breakfast today, we will drive from Tatopani to Pokhara which is take about 5 hours. Our guide will drop you at your hotel in Pokhara.
Overnight at a local lodge.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
13
After breakfast today, we will head back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. The rest of the day is at leisure in Kathmandu.
Overnight at a local lodge.
Meals : Breakfast -
14
After breakfast today, our representative will drop you at the airport for your flight back home. .
Meals : Breakfast
COST INCLUDES:
Ø Arrival and departure by private vehicle and assistance by Luxury DMC representative
Ø All other land transfers on sharing basis or public vehicles.
Ø 02 nights’ accommodation at hotel in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast basis
Ø 01 nights’ accommodation at hotel in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast basis
Ø 10 nights’ accommodation in locally available basic tea houses or lodges (no guarantee of attached bathroom and shower) during the trek as per the program on full board basis(breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Ø TIMS and ACAP Permit
Ø A local English speaking Sherpa Guide and necessary porters (Note: 1 porter for every 2 clients. Porters will carry maximum of 30 kg only)
Ø All staff daily wages/ insurance
Ø Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Ø All currently applicable taxes
COST EXCLUDES:
Ø International airfares
Ø Nepal visa fees & immigration assistance (visa fee subject to change, if revised)
Ø Any beverages, including mineral water, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, etc
Ø Meals not mentioned in the above itinerary
Ø Any items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, etc.
Ø The price do not include: undue escalation in fuel prices, new taxes levies on hotels and transportation services or any hikes in entrance fees. Any large tax hikes and new levies shall be payable ectra and shall be billed accordingly with prior notice
Ø Rescue, Evacuation &Insurance
Ø Personal trekking equiptment
Ø Multi risk insurance covering emergency rescue evacuation by helicopter if required
Ø Tips for guides and porters
Ø Alcoholic and soft drinks
Ø Showers, battery recharge fees
