Annapurna circuit trekking
Trip Duration: 16 nights/17 days (KTM-KTM 16 days)
Trekking duration: 13 days
Location: West Nepal (Annapurna Region)
Highest elevation: 5416 m
Grade Information: Strenuous
Season: Autumn/Spring (fair weather in Nepal)
Accommodation: Lodge /Hotel
Group Size: 01–20 persons
Why Annapurna Circuit: Cultural village Pisang, Manang, Muktinath, Monasteries, Deep Valley, Landscape, beautiful Mountain View, Culture and life-style, Flora and fauna, Natural Hot spring, Pilgrims - The temple of Muktinath, one of the wonderful pass Thorong-la, view from Poon Hill, Everything for anyone.
Annapurna Circuit trekking is the popular trek named for a 300 kilometer trek in Nepal. It includes the high pass Thorong-La pass at altitude 5,416 meters. Annapurna is in the central north of Kathmandu. It is in Gandaki Providence of Nepal. The routes touched Tanahu, Lamjung, Manang, Mustang, Parbat and Kaski district of Nepal.
Annapurna circuit trek follows ancient paths used as a salt trade route between Nepal and Tibet. Annapurna trail has long facilitated the flow of cultures and religions in this remote and formerly inaccessible region. Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism, Hinduism and the mysterious Bon-PO religion still coexist and interpenetrate one another in the benefit of Annapurna region, which contains many pilgrimage sites.
The Annapurna circuit trek is possibly combined with an Annapurna base camp trek within an extra one week, continues from Ghorepani to Tadapani and entry to Annapurna Base Camp from Chhumrung and end trek in Nayapul.
Asian Hiking Team recommended an itinerary for Annapurna Circuit trekking starting from Besisahar, “Lamjung district headquarters” 5 to 6 hours is driving from Kathmandu. From Besisahar it takes 7–8 days to reach Thorong Phedi or High camp, including one extra acclimatization day in Manang. From Thorong Phedi/High Camp, 8 to 10 hours walk to reach Muktinath. Muktinath continues the trek to Marpha, Kalapani, Ghasa, Tatopani, Ghorepani and ends in Nayapul then drives to Pokhara. However, nowadays, the seasonal road heads to Chame or Manang and also the road touches Muktinath. It is also possible to fly daily to/from Jomsom too. But Asian Hiking Team recommends Annapurna circuit trekking, start from Jagat and end trek in Nayapul. It is possible to start from Dharapani or Chame and end in Muktinath or Jomsom as well.
Annapurna round trekking is possible Guest house/Hotel basic. There are possible Guest houses or Hotels on the way in our trekking routes. In winter, time may be close to the Thorong-La Pass. There is a Tea house on the top of Thorong La pass at 5416m. Tea house is open in season time every day. Trekkers are enjoying the hot Tea/coffee on the top of Thorong-La pass.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, overnight at Hotel (B).
Day 02: Travel to Besisahar 800 m, 176KM, continues drive by Jeep to Jagat 1340m, 9–10 hours by tourist bus, overnight at Jagat Guest house/Lodge (BB).
Trekking Starting:
Day 03: Jagat to Dharapani 1943 m 5.30 hours, overnight at Kingfisher Guest house or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 04: Dharapani to Chame (2713 m), 5 hours, overnight at Hotel Eagle eye or Marshyandi Mandala or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Option: There are seasonal road continue to Manang. So you can start your trek wherever you want as your time frame.
Day 05: Chame to Upper Pisang (3115 m) 5 hours, overnight at Hotel Manang Marshyandi (B/L/D).
Day 06: Upper Pisang to Manang (3450 m) 6 hours, use upper part off-road, overnight at Mountain Lake Resort or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 07: Rest day in Manang for Acclimatization, overnight at Mountain Lake Resort or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 08: Manang trek to Yak Kharka (4200m) 4 hours, overnight at Hotel Gangapurna or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 09: Yak Kharka trek to Thorong Phedi (4450m) or High camp (4850m), 4.30 hours, overnight at Thorong Pedi Guest house or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 10: Trekking to Muktinath - hardest day to cross Thorong La Pass (5416m) continues trek to Muktinath (3800m) 6/8 hours, overnight at Annapurna Inn or Hotel Bob Marley, or similar hotel(B/L/D).
Day 11: Marpha trek to Jomsom or Marpha 2667m 5.30 hours, overnight at Hotel Dhaulagiri or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Option: There are road from Muktinath to Pokhara. It is possible to drive directly to Marpha or directly to Tatopani or Pokhara through Beni by Jeep or Bus. You can make treks shorter or longer, let us know. But our itinerary, we recommend trekking all the way to Nayapul and a short drive to Pokhara.
Day 12: Jomsom or Marpha trekking to Ghasa (2010m), 6–7 hours, overnight at hotel Ghasa (B/L/D).
Day 13: Ghasa trek to Tatopani (1189m), 6–7 hours, overnight at Hotel Himalayan inn or Hotel Dhaulagiri (B/L/D).
Day 14: Tatopani treks to Ghorepani (2850m) 6–8 hours, overnight at Hungry Eye or Hotel sunny or similar hotel (B/L/D).
Day 15: Early morning visit Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1575m) continues to Nayapul, 6 hours and drive to Pokhara 1.30 hours, overnight at hotel (B/L/D).
End the trekking
Day 16: Kathmandu - Travel to Kathmandu by tourist coach 6 hours, 200 km, transfer to hotel (BB).
Day 17: Drop to Airport for your own way journey or next trip (B).
Service and Cost Details
| BB Plan Service cost | US$ 615 per person | Join with group |
| Package Service Cost | US$ 870 per person | Join with group |
Note: Single Supplement cost extra US$86
Full Board Package Cost includes/ Excludes:
Service Includes:
- All land transportation (Airport /Hotel/Airport)
- Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus and Besisahar to Jagat by local Jeep.
- Nayapul to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist bus.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as itinerary 2-3 star hotel with breakfast if your own choice let us know.
- Major Meals during the trekking; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner by Guest house/Hotel menu.
- Accommodation during the trekking as itinerary at Hotel.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System, “TIMS” (Trekking permit).
- Annapurna Conservation fees - permits; Fees.
- Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
- A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped English-speaking guide.
- One Porter between each 2 members while on trek (Maximum weight for a porter is 25 Kg).
- Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Asian Hiking Team staffs.
- First Aid Kit.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- All government taxes.
- Farewell dinner.
Service Excludes:
- International Airfare.
- Nepal Visa fee.
- Lunch/Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Domestic flight ticket.
- Soft/hard drinks, drinking water, Tea/ coffee in Lunch & Dinner time during trek.
- Hot shower, internet & electricity bills during trek.
- Personal gears & clothing.
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency, expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. in such case extra will be charged as per actual.
- Entrance fees in Temple or Durbar Square in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Tips/ Donation.
BB Plan cost includes / excludes:
Service Includes:
- Hotel to/from Airport by land transport (both way).
- Kathmandu to Besisahar by Mini bus.
- Besisahar to Jagat by Jeep.
- Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist bus.
- Nayapul/ Pokhara by private transport.
- Accommodation in Kathmandu as itinerary, hotel Thamel with breakfast.
- All accommodation with Breakfast during the trekking as itinerary.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System, “TIMS” (Trekking permit).
- Annapurna Conservation fees/ permit.
- Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
- A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped English-speaking guide.
- Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Asian Hiking Team Guide.
- First Aid Kit.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- All government taxes/ service charges.
Service Excludes:
- International Airfare.
- Nepal Visa fee (US$ 40 per person for 30 days).
- Lunch and dinner.
- Entrance fees in Durbar Square or Temple in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Hot shower, internet & electricity bills during trekking.
- Personal trekking gears & clothing.
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency, expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. in such case extra will be charged as per actual.
- Tips or Donation.