Key Highlights
Altitude
17,769Ft
Days
13D - 12N
Exp. Leader
10+ Year
Location
Nepal
Group Size
5 - 10 Max
Transport
Kathmandu
Overview
Annapurna Circuit Expedition
The Annapurna Circuit is a trek within the mountain ranges of central Nepal. The total length of the route varies between 160–230 km (100-145 mi), depending on where motor transportation is used and where the trek is ended. This trek crosses two different river valleys and encircles the Annapurna Massif. The path reaches its highest point at Thorung La pass (5416m/17769 ft), touching the edge of the Tibetan plateau. Practically all trekkers hike the route anticlockwise, as this way the daily altitude gain is slower, and crossing the high Thorong La pass is easier and safer. The trek begins at Besisahar or Bhulbhule in the Marshyangdi river valley and concludes in the Kali Gandaki Gorge. Besisahar can be reached after a seven-hour drive from Kathmandu. The trail passes along paddy fields and into subtropical forests, several waterfalls and gigantic cliffs, and various villages.
Key Highlights
Altitude
17,769Ft
Days
13D - 12N
Location
Nepal
Group Size
5 - 10 Max
Exp. Leader
10+ Year
Transport
Kathmandu
Complete
Itinerary of trek
- After check in, relax for a bit and spend the day at leisure exploring the area around you.
- Evening :You will meet your trek leader on this day and he would brief you about trekking in Nepal and your chosen destination.
- Â Return to the hotel/hostel for an overnight stay
- Food: Not Included
- Stay overnight at a twin sharing tourist hotel
- Food: breakfast, lunch, dinner and 1 Cup of tea or coffee with breakfast
- Vehicle: best available
- Post breakfast you start our memorable journey towards Besisahar.
- You will traverse by river Marshyangdi and several small mountain villages.
- Enjoy smooth roads up to Besisahar.
- Stay overnight in a twin sharing hotel
- Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
- Vehicle: best available
- Post breakfast, set out for the day.
- You will enter alpine areas today.
- Move towards Chhame, that is the district head quarter and a bustling town in this area.
- Follow the Marshyangdi River through the Manang valley, and take in superb sights of Annapurnas in the west.
- Stay at a teahouse or local twin sharing hotel
- Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
- A slew of breathtaking scenery is on the cards today as the trail goes through a deep gorge, then past the great sweeping slope of Paungi Danda.
- Today is mostly an easy walk with few ascending stretches of trail dotted throughout the day.
- Stay at a local twin sharing hotel or in a teahouse after dinner
- Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
- Trek the northern trail via upper Pisang and Ghyaru – an area renowned for its spectacular views.
- It is now drier and you are sure to come across local farmers herding yaks.
- Here’s a hot tip – Tibetan yaks take a special interest in people wearing red, so choose your gear carefully today!
- Stay in a sharing teahouse or twin sharing hotel after dinner
- Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
- Spend a day here to acclimatize by doing some high climbing, then return to the lower altitude of Manang for the night.
- Manang, a village of about 500 flat-roofed houses, offers excellent views of Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Gangapurna and Chulu East.
- Have dinner and stay in a teahouse or twin sharing stay
- Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
- Explore the beauty of Lathere.
- Enjoy the beauty of Annapurna Range with dinner with rising moonÂ
- Stay at a local teahouse or Twin sharing hotel at the base camp
- Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
- Enjoy the beautiful view of Annapurna top from here with a view of several other hillsÂ
- Enjoy your dinner with the rising moon at a teahouse.
- Pack your bags before sleeping you will leave early morning for ABCÂ
- Stay overnight in a twin sharing hotel or local tea houseÂ
- Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
- Start this day early and embark on the toughest leg of this entire trek as you climb to the pass called Thorong La (17769 ft) with packed lunch.
- It is best to start early as wind speed gets stronger as the day breaks in.
- From atop the pass, you get a jaw dropping panoramic view of the majestic Himalayan peaks extending northwards into Tibet.
- From there, you will descend towards Muktinath, which is considered to be a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists.
- Enjoy the stunning views of Dhauladhar and Nilgiri.
- Stay overnight in Muktinath.
- Food: breakfast, lunch dinner and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
- Vehicle: local bus
- Today after the sun gilds over the sky, you will begin the trip post breakfast.
- You will follow the river to Ghasa where you can fill your stomach with some tasty lunch.
- Moving further to the wonderful hot springs at Tatopani where you can rest and enjoy relieve to your legs.
- Food: breakfast, lunch, and 1 cup of coffee or tea with breakfast
- Vehicle: local bus
- Pokhara is a peaceful lakeside location which rests beneath the snow-capped peaks of the Annapurna Range.
- Pokhara is part of a once vibrant trade route extending between India and Tibet.
- This is the land of Magars and Gurungs, hardworking farmers and valorous warriors who have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha soldiers.
- Stay in a twin sharing tourist hotel after dinner
- Vehicle: tourist bus
- As soon as the morning folds, get ready as today will be your return journey.
- The tourist bus to Kathmandu will leave early, so be prepared accordingly.
- The journey along the Prithivi Highway is scenic, it will keep you hooked.
- It will stop for lunch and tea, and in the afternoon you will reach Kathmandu.
- Stay in a twin sharing room in a tourist hotel
- Vehicle: private vehicle to airport
- Start your return journey our services ends here
Guidelines
Things to carry
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- Footwear: Trekking Boots (snow and water proof), normal walking boots, and floaters.
- Few pairs of warm/woolen socks.
- Luggage: Backpack (50 liters), Daypack (20-30 ltr), Duffel bag.
- Clothes: Waterproof breathable jacket & pants, Jacket (synthetic or fleece of down feather), insulated pants (Synthetic), Poncho, Sweatshirt, inner thermal (upper & lower), fleece, t-shirts, cotton trekking pants, shorts. * clothing as per the season
- Gear for Hand & Head: Liner glove, Bandanna, Sun hat, Woolen caps, Face mask etc. Accessories: Sunglasses/Goggles, anti-glare glasses, water bottle, hydra pack, Headlamp with spare bulb and extra batteries.
- Trekking Gears: Emergency tool kit.
- Protection and First-Aid: Sunscreen, toiletry kit, water purification tablets, Zip-lock bags, ear plugs, first-aid and all essential medicines.
- Camping Equipment: Sleeping bags (extreme -5 to +5 Celsius) with liner, trekking poles, etc.
- Shirts / T-shirts – 2/3, Warm shirt/light micro fleece pullover/full sleeve T shirt
- Trekking Pants that are water resistant/repellent and having inside lining for extra warmth- 2
- Windproof/water resistant outer shell (jacket) of good quality with a proper hood
- Down jacket with min 600 fill power rating, Thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater Thermal inner wear (upper and lower)
- Woollen cap, Inner fleece gloves, Outer water proof gloves
- Thick woollen socks and regular socks (4 – 5 pairs), Scarf/muffler (optional)
- Comfortable waterproof Trekking/Hiking shoes that come with a thick sole and high ankles
- Camp shoes such as sneakers/sport shoes
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Small light weight towel
- Insulated water bottle and hydration pack (optional)
- Cap / floppy hat to keep the strong sun away from your face, Sun glasses with UV protection and ability to cut the glare (important when traversing through snow) Sturdy walking stick / Trekking pole
- Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm
- Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
- Personal toiletries
- Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it
- Carry rain cover for your bags
- Keep a few poly bags or waterproof bags in your bag in which if required you can put your belongings in case of heavy rain
Mandatory Personal Medical Kit
- Diamox – 10 tablets (to prevent AMS)
- Dexamethasone – one strip
- Nifedipine – 5 tablets
- Crocin – 6 tablets (fever)
- Avomine – 4 tablets (motion sickness)
- Avil 25mg – 4 tablets (allergies)
- Combiflam – 4 tablets (Pain killer)
- Norflox TZ & Lomofen– 6 tablets each (diarrhea)
- Digene – 10 tablets (acidity)
- Omez/ Rantadine – 10 tablets (antacids)
- Crepe bandage – 3 to 5 meters
- Gauze – 1 small roll
- Band aid – 10 strips
- Cotton – 1 small roll
- ORS – 10 packets
- Betadine or any antiseptic cream
- Moov spray (aches, & sprains)
- Knee cap, if you are prone to knee injury
- Anti fungal powder
During The Trek
Inclusion
All Permit & fees
Accommodation
Meals
Transportation/Travel
Guide
During The Trek
Exclusion
Any services not mentioned in the inclusions
Any insurance, emergency evacuation or rescue charges, any cost of hospitalization.
Any change in itinerary, cost arises due to road blockage, natural calamity, sudden halt or any cost beyond our control to be borne by climber/you
Expenses personal in nature like mountain tips, mineral water, drinks, snacks/meals, refreshments not mentioned in the inclusions
Insurance or liability for injury, death, accidents, or loss of property.
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