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16-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek From Kathmandu
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Trekking, Climbing

  • Duration

    16 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Sign up for an expedition to one of the world's best adventure destinations- Annapurna Circuit Via Tilicho lake and go on daily walks from low warm paddy fields to high altitude alpine fields of ice and glaciers Thorang-la Pass. Trek through raging Marysangdi River right up to its glacial source at high and scenic Manang valley, enclosed within high peaks of Annapurna II-III-IV, Gangapurna and Chulus.

Highlights
  • Witness scenic views of several snow-clad mountain ranges
  • Ascend from low-warm areas through cooler alpine fields towards an arctic zone
  • Trek on Himalaya’s most scenic and popular route around Annapurna Himal
  • Explore attractive Buddhist culture villages of Nepal North Mid-West Himalaya
  • Day 1- Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
    • Arrive at Kathmandu international airport, connect with your tour guide and transfer to the hotel.
    • After checking in the hotel, join in for a group briefing regarding treks and other helpful information.
  • Day 2- Kathmandu - Jagat expand_more

    Drive on a rough jeep road and head up higher past farm villages and terraced fields to reach Jagat village for an overnight stop.

  • Day 3- Jagat - Dharapani expand_more
    • From Jagat, walk on a winding path to Chamje and pass through Tal village to reach Dharapani village. Dharapani is a lovely village with Buddhist culture, situated on the junction of the Annapurna circuit and the Manaslu trekking trail.

    Stay overnight.

  • Day 4- Dharapani - Chame expand_more
    • In the morning, start walking into rhododendron and pine forest past Bagarchap and Danque village to reach Timang village.
    • From here on, trek to a large town at Chame for an overnight stop.
  • Day 5- Chame - Pisang expand_more
    • Today, walk through a beautiful alpine forest, following Masrsyangdi River upstream to Bhratang village to Dhukure Pokhari. 
    • After a lunch stop, hike to Pisang village for an overnight stop.
  • Day 6- Pisang Village - Manang Village expand_more
    • Wake up in the morning, have breakfast and proceed to Manang village.
    • Midway, visit the old Braga monastery enriched with Buddhist relics, ancient wall painting, frescos, and a super panorama of Annapurna Himalaya.
    • Reach Manang Village for an overnight stay.
  • Day 7- Acclimatization Day expand_more
    • Have some rest and explore Manang village locally.
  • Day 8- Manang Village - Yak Kharka expand_more
    • After resting at Manang, walk to Yak Kharka, an attractive high altitude walks facing views of mountains and crossing small streams to reach Yak Kharka.
  • Day 9- Yak Kharka - Thorang-La High Camp expand_more
    • Start the day by crossing a bridge and then a climb along the Jarjung River, leading at Thorung Phedi for a short rest, and then climbing the last hour uphill to Thorang High Camp for an overnight stop.
  • Day 10- Thorang-La - Muktinath expand_more

    Start early in the morning to reach the highest point of the great adventure. Climb up to Thorang-la at above 5,416 m marked with Buddhist prayer flags, offers superb vista landscapes and snowcapped peaks, from here a long descend to Muktinath at 3,800m. Muktinath is a holy place for both Hindu and Buddhists. The word Muktinath means ‘the place for Nirvana or Liberation.’

  • Day 11- Muktinath - Tatopani expand_more
    • After Muktinath, the rest of the journey is easier with an exciting scenic drive all the way downhill with a significant drop of 1,200m to Kaligandaki river valley.
    • Head to Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna, forming the world's deepest gorge of Kali-Gandaki River. After Ghasa village, continue to Mustang to reach Tatopani (Hot Spring) village, a lovely village with large hot spring pools just by the bank of the River Kaligandaki.
  • Day 12- Tatopani - Ghorepani expand_more
    • After a beautiful time at Tatopani, trek on a winding trail for an hour, then ascend through a dense forest to reach Chitre.
    • From here, climb to Ghorepani village with views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South with Vara-Shikar, known as Annapurna Fang. Ghorepani is famous and popular for hiking to Poon Hill, a viewpoint offering super wide-angle views of the world’s three highest peaks and range of other mountains with striking sunrise and sunset.
  • Day 13- Ghorepani - Tikhedhunga expand_more
    • Start the day with an hour hike to Poon Hill above 3,210m, for a stunning sunrise over the range of mountains from Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu to Annapurna, including the majestic Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”. 
    • From here, walk through the lovely rhododendron forest, and then go for a descend from Ulleri village to Tirkhedhunga for the last overnight stop in the hills of Annapurna Himalaya.
  • Day 14- Tikhedhunga - Nayapul - Pokhara expand_more
    • Today, descend past farm village to reach the base of a hill around warmer low farm areas. 
    • Go for a pleasant walk on the long downhill to arrive at Nayapul for a few hours excursion. 
    • Drive to Pokhara, passing through serene Phewa lake.
  • Day 15- Pokhara - Kathmandu expand_more
    • Head back to Kathmandu. On route, observe farm villages and towns. 
    • Enjoy the rest of the day.
  • Day 16- Departure expand_more
    • Depart from the hotel for your international flight back to your home destination.
What's Included
  • Airport Pick up drop (Airport /Hotel/Airport) by private car
  • Two nights’ standard selected Hotel in Katmandu with breakfast
  • One night hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
  • Meals During Trek:  (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • 3 cups of hot tea during the trek
  • An experienced, English-speaking Nepali mountain guide included his, Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation & insurance
  • Porter service: 1 porter for 2 clients included Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation & insurance
  • Trekking Permit: Annapurna Conservation Area  Project (ACAPP)
  •  TIMS card: (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
  • Kathmandu to Besisahar-Jagat bust ticket
  • Muktinath to Tadapani bus ticket
  • Pokhara to Kathmandu A/C bus ticket
  • All accommodations during the treks
  • Fresh fruit during the trek
  • NHTE’S dawn jacket, sleeping bag & duffle bag (if you needed)
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (costs to be incurred by your travel insurance company)
  • Medical kit bag
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
What's Excluded
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Katmandu)
  • Your Travel and rescue insurance
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • All the Food in Kathmandu. Also in the case of early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled Itinerary
  • All the expenses in mountain over than scheduled itinerary (due to strike, delay or cancelled flight)
  • Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu if arrive early or late departure than schedule Itinerary
  • All the Bar bills and personal expenses (phone call, laundry service, battery recharge, a bottle of water, hot water, shower
  • Tips for the guide and porter
What to bring
  • Travel documents: passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets, voucher, and passport-sized photos
  • Binoculars, alarm clock, and torch/flashlight/headlamps, earplug and eye mask
  • Reading and writing materials, travel games like chess, backgammon, scrabble
  • Hand sanitiser, lip balm, face, and body moisturiser, lightweight towel, toiletries like toothbrush, toothpaste, multipurpose soap, deodorant, nail clippers, sanitary pads
  • Money-cash and money bag
  • Sleeping bag, Down Jacket & Light warm jacket
  • Day pack (with waist straps), refillable water bottle
  • Sunhat, sunglasses, scarf, bag liner
  • Sewing kit, knife, lighter, a small padlock
  • Wind and waterproof shell jacket and trousers
  • Comfortable walking shoes, running shoes, and sandals
  • Socks: thick wool blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination
  • Lightweight thermal gloves
  • T-shirts, trekking pole, crampons
  • Underwear and shorts, long-sleeved shirt, raincoat
  • Trekking/Hiking boots with spare laces
  • Lightweight, long trousers
  • First Aid Kit
  • Regular medicines
Meeting Point

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), International Terminal, Kathmandu, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 2 USD 1199 Per Person
3 To 5 USD 1099 Per Person
6 To 10 USD 975 Per Person
11 To 15 USD 895 Per Person
16 To 20 USD 800 Per Person
21 To 25 USD 730 Per Person
26 To 30 USD 690 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 1095 Per Person

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USD 1199 / person