16-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek From Kathmandu
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
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Day 7- Acclimatization Day expand_more
- Have some rest and explore Manang village locally.
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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.
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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.
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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.’
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Day 15- Pokhara - Kathmandu expand_more
- Head back to Kathmandu. On route, observe farm villages and towns.
- Enjoy the rest of the day.
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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 |
This is a group tour |