Annapurna
Circuit with Annapurna base camp trekking
It
is said that Annapurna Circuit/Round is one
of the famous trekking routes in the world.
The trek around the Annapurna Massif is one
of the finest in the Himalayas and is regularly
described as one of the top ten treks in the
world It is observed that about 64% of the trekkers
who come every years Nepal for trekking visit
Annapurna regions of Nepal. So it is the most
trekked area of Nepal . Annapurna area/region
offers a great variety of beautiful landscapes,
nature & culture of the central Himalayan
area of Nepal with the best & splendid Himalayan
panorama of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail, Mt.
Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli and several
other mid western Himalayan ranges of Nepal.
From the heights of the pass we descend to
Muktinath and its scared Buddhist and Hindu
Shrines. Further south, the contrasts of the
Nepal Himalaya become even more apparent, as
high windswept passes are replaced by forests,
or mandarin and banana groves. Finally we trek
out of the gorges and look back to the peaks
of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri . After poonhill
one of the best place for sunrise view, we trek
through rhododendron and bamboo forests, as
we climb towards the famous Fishtail Mountain
Base Camp. From the Sanctuary we use the same
route till Chomrong downstream the Midi Khola
before making a worthy detour to Gandrung, a
beautiful and large Gurung village.
Trip Highlights:
Mostly visited Trekking route, Picturesque villages, turbulent river gorges, Ascending the Marshyangdi valley, Visit old Buddhist monastery in Braga - Explore beautiful Manang village- Crossing the Throng- La (5416m) - The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath, Typical Thakali village in Tukuche, The Apple kingdom of Nepal in Marpha, Views of Dhaulagiri Ice- fall, The world deepest gorge in the Kali Gandaki River, Natural Hot spring at Tatopani and Sunrise and best mountain views from Pooh hill.Typical Gurung villages at Chhomrung & Landruk, Rhododendron and Bamboo forests, Machhapuchhare Base Camp; Great mountains views from Annapurna Base Camp: Panoramic views of Annapurna, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Annapurna I, Machhapuchhare, Gangapurna, Tent peak, Gandharba Chuli, Natural hot spring at Jhinnudanda
Facts of the Trek
Trek Name
:
Annapurna Circuit with Annapurna base camp trek
Trek Duration
:
32 Days
Best Season
:
February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November are the best seasons. However, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility due to rain.
Drive: Car/Van/Bus to Besisahar/Pokhara and Flight: Pokhara
Price
:
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Trekking
Itinerary
Days
1:
Meet at
Kathmandu Airport , transfer to hotel
Days
2:
Sight-seeing
of Kathmandu: Leave for full
day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes
the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath
(a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the
biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath.
Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath
(2000 years old temple) and visit Patan
city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
Days
3:
Drive Kathmandu
to Besi Sahar: Drive to Besisahar
about 6 hours stay at an altitiude of
820m
Days
4:
Besisahar
to Bahundanda: WE walk through
the deep river gorge, rice fields, subtropical
forest and small hamlets, past a majestic
waterfall with towering peaks of Himalchuli
and Manaslu.stay at 1320m –
Days
5:
Bahundanda
to Chamje: A steep and slippery
trail runs up and down through paddy fields,
passing through tiny Tibetan villages,
the trail ascends through the rhododendron
forest to Chamje at 1440m height.
Days
6:
Chamje to
Bagarchhap: The path climbs the
river through bamboo groves, we cross
barely and potato fields to reach Dharapani
and work an hour to Bagarchhap (2160m)
site of our first Tibetan Monastery and
with the views of Annapurna 2 and Lamjung
Himal
Days
7:
Bagarchhap
to Chame: The trail climbs along
the mule track through in and fir forest
and then follows the river for a time
amongst the higher oak and maple trees.
Stay at 2710m
Days
8:
Chame to Pisang:
The trail follows through the river valley
stay at pisang(3210m) with good views
along the way of Pisang peak and Annapurna
2.
Days
9:
Pisang to
Manang – Work through the
fields of grazing Yak and a wide variety
of crops. This large Tibetan settlement
provides good views of Annapurna2, 3,
4, Gangapurna and Tarkekang. Stay at 3570m.
Days
10:
Acclimatization
day at Mannag : This is a rest
day to acclimatize to the higher altitude.
Time to visit monasteries take advice
from Himalayan Rescue Association and
observe the spectacular views of the Himalaya
.
Days
11:
Manang to Churi
Letder, We move through alpine
pastures to scrubby forests of juniper
and rose. We stay at an elevation of 4250m.
Days
12:
Churi atter
to Thorong Phedi B.C –
Working near by the river, It is some
time possible to see herds of blue mountain
sheep stay overnight at Phedi 4400m
Days
13:
Crossing
Thorung La, arrive Muktinath,
We ascend steeply to high camp at 4590m
then along an undulating trail to the
flat top of throngla( 5416m) from here
the trail descend steeply down to Muktinath.
This is one of the most important pilgrimage
sights for Hindus. It is also home to
many ethnics Tibetans and holy Buddhists
stay at 3800m
Days
14:
Muktinath
to Kagbeni: gradually through
field and popular groves, then in to Kaligandaki
valley. Visiting a old buddhist Monastery.
Stay at 2800m
Days
15:
Kagbeni to
Marpha: Descend to Marpha a llovely
village of white washed house and fertile
fields as the trail continues, The Himalayan
rain shadow end and open spaces make way
for conifers forest.
Days
16:
Marpha to
Ghasa, nice village with greenery
and open space.
Days
17:
Ghasa to
Tatopani, Working through subtropical
vegetation and the return of water buffalo,
banyan trees and poinsettias,. The trail
follows the river through a world deepest
George and have a very nice view one of
the longest waterfall. Stay at Tatopani
and visit natural hot spring 1180m
Days
18:
Tatopani
to Sikha
Days
19:
Sikha to Ghorepani.
Days
20:
Ghorepani
to Tadapani: Early morning work
up to Poonhil, One of the best Himalayan
view points in Nepal Early morning working
to the Poonhil, which provides a unobstructed
view of the high Himalaya and start our
trek to Tadapani, A short early morning
climb to the Deurali pass for a spectacular
panorama over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna,
Trail descends steeply through dense moss-covered
forest rich with bird life to Tadapani
which provides you a close up sunset view.
Days
21:
Rest day in
Tadapani: Acclimatization day
as you adjust to the altitude, you can
either spend the day relaxing and enjoying
the mountain views, or hike for a day.
Days
22:
Tadapani
to Chhomrung: The trail drops
down form Tadapani, through dense rhododendron
forest. Stay at Chhomrong(2040m) towering
above the villages is the mighty peak
of Annapurna south, with the Fishtail
facing it across the valley.
Days
23:
Chhomrong to
Dovan: We walk through the forest
of Kuldighar . The track winds steeply
up through deep bamboo and rhododendron
forest to the village of Dovan
Days
24:
Dovan to
Machhapuchre Base Camp: A trek
of the narrow Modi khola valley will bring
you almost to the base of the M.B.C. Here
you will spend a day gazing away at the
snow covered peaks above and the beauty
of the landscape around.
Days
25:
M.B.C to A.B.C:
( Back to Dovan) Early morning
working to A.B.C. where you stand in the
century, the 360 degree views are breathtaking,
Although clouds roll in early, the curtain
often lifts at sunset to rival radiant,
glowing peaks.
Days
26:
Dovan to
Jhinu danda. Enjoy a natural
hot springa at Jhinu danda stay overnight
there.
Days
27:
Jhinu danda to Landruk
a beautiful Gurung village provides you
a excellent view.
Days
28:
Landruk to
Dhampus. Close up view of Mount
Fishtail and Annapurna South.
Days
29:
Dhampus to Pokhara,
looking around Pokhara.
Days
30:
Fly or drive
back to Kathmandu .
Days
31:
Free day in Kathmandu
, you can do shopping or looking around,
join to the cultural show dinner in the
evening. Hotel
Days
32:
Final departure,
transfer to Airport
If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. Please let us know whether you would like to make it shorter or longer.
Price For The Trip:
The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodation) The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The number of guides and/or porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.
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Cost Includes :
Cost Excludes:
Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van
4 nights hotel in Kathmandu B / B
1 nights hotel in Pokhara B/ B
Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide
All meals during trekking 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners)
Twin sharing Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek
Government Licensed holder English speaking Trekking Guide and Porter during the trek
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.
TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Annapurna Trek.
All local Transportation from and to Kathmandu by public/tourist buses, car/van.
Meals whilst in Kathmandu & Pokhara Aprox, US$ 12- US$ 16 per day
Airfare Domestic / International
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 25 (duration 15 days from date of issue), US$ 40 (duration 30 days from the date of issue) you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu . You will require 2 passport size photos.
Airport tax domestic (Nepali Rupees 170)
All kind drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks)
Desserts, chocolates, personal shopping, laundry, phone call, internet.
Camera battery charging
Personal Trekking Equipment.
Personal travel and medical insurance
Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected but not mandatory)
Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees
Any kind of personal expense / Helicopter rescue
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
Private Trip Departure everyday upon your request. But if you would like to join one of our Groups please see below our fixed group departure dates as per your requirement.
Annapurna Region
It
is said that Annapurna Circuit/Round is one
of the famous trekking routes in the world.
The trek around the Annapurna Massif is one
of the finest in the Himalayas and is regularly
described as one of the top ten treks in the
world It is observed that about 64% of the trekkers
who come every years Nepal for trekking visit
Annapurna regions of Nepal. So it is the most
trekked area of Nepal . Annapurna area/region
offers a great variety of beautiful landscapes,
nature & culture of the central Himalayan
area of Nepal with the best & splendid Himalayan
panorama of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail, Mt.
Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli and several
other mid western Himalayan ranges of Nepal.
