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Annapurna Circuit Trek
Trek Highlight
- Cultural sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
- Beautiful adventure trekking around Annapurna massif
- Deeper natural and cultural exploration of Marshyangdi Valley, lower Mustang and lower Annapurna region
- Trekking over Thorang La pass at 5,416m
- Breathtaking sunrise view from Poon Hill
- Close-up panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range.
Trek Overview:
Annapurna Circuit Trek (also known as Annapurna Thorong Pass) is a world-class trekking route with the ancient valley of Manang, one of the most scenic and adventurous trekking routes. This trekking trail goes behind the ring of impressive high peaks, including Hyun Chuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna l, Ganggapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhre. Trek to this awe-inspiring scene ascends the Annapurna foothills through forested hillside where we are given a taste of Nepal’s magical and majestic vistas with a spectacular sunrise over the mountains.
We cross the high pass of Thorong pass (5416m.) and descend to Muktinathnath temple. Trek through down to Muktinath with the setting Hindu pilgrimage temple and Buddhist Monasteries. Muktinath is a famous pilgrimage place for both Hindus and Buddhists. It contains a wall of 108 waterspouts in the shape of cows’ heads spouting sacred water, the Jwala Mai temple with a perpetual spouting flame and the pagoda-styled Vishnu Mandir, all of which make up the combination of earth, fire and water. The trekking route goes further to Kagbeni, where the hidden kingdom of Mustang trekking starts.
TREK BRIEF ITINERARY
D-1
ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1350M.)
D-2
DRIVE KATHMANDU TO CHYAMCHE (1430M.) 8 HOURS
D-3
TREK CHYAMCHE TO BAGARCHHAP (2160M.) 5 TO 6 HOURS
D-4
TREK BAGARCHHAP TO CHAME (2670M.) 6 TO 7 HOURS
D-5
TREK CHAME TO PISANG (3250M) 5 TO 6 HOURS
D-6
TREK PISANG TO MANANG (3540M.) 4 TO 5 HOURS
D-7
ACCLIMATIZATION DAY IN MANANG AND EXPLORE AROUND (3540M.)
D-8
TREK TO LEDAR (4200M.) 4 TO 5 HOURS
D-9
TREK TO THORONG PHEDI (4450M.) 3 TO 4 HOURS
D-10
TREK THORONG PHEDI TO MUKTINATH (3,800M) VIA THORONG PASS (5416M.) 8 TO 9 HOURS
D-11
TREK MUKTINATH TO JOMSOM (2720M.) 5 TO 5.30 HOURS
D-12
FLY JOMSOM TO POKHARA (915M) 30 MINUTE
D-13
FLY/ DRIVE TO KATHMANDU, TRANSFER HOTEL THEN FREE & EASY FOR SHOPPING
D-14
AFTER BREAKFAST TRANSFER TO INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL AND TRIP CONCLUDED. (B)
Additional information
| Duration | 14 Days |
|---|---|
| Grade | Light |
Map and itinerary of Annapurna Circuit Trek
DETAILED ITINERARY
D-1
ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1,350M.)
Arrive at Kathmandu Airport, receive and welcome with a flower garland and transfer to the hotel. After quick refreshment or any light lunch (optional arrange on request). Check and brief about the equipment and trip then time for remaining shopping and final preparation of trekking and welcome dinner.
D-2
DRIVE KATHMANDU TO CHYAMCHE (1430M.) 8 HOURS
After breakfast we start at 07.30 am by private transport it takes about 5 hours journey to Besishahar but depending on the road conditions. They after a rough road. In route, we see more of the countryside of Nepal that offers green hills, rivers, villages, farms and beautiful mountain sceneries. Almost the trail followed the river bank of Trisuli and Marsyandi.
D-3
TREK CHYAMCHE TO BAGARCHHAP (2160M.) 5 TO 6 HOURS WALK
After breakfast trek through to the walk through crossing a suspension bridge, we begin a steep climb to small teahouses at Seattle. The trek continues through to entry in Manang District of Tal. Tal is a small village with some flat and nice land. The trail of several waterfalls dropped beyond the small village of Karte (1850m.) We cross a suspension bridge, a short distance to climb the stone Kani marking the entrance to Dharapani. walk up to the Tibetian and Gurung settlements.
D-4
TREK BAGARCHHAP TO CHAME (2670M.) 6 TO 7 HOURS WALK
Today after breakfast trek steep climb of the Timing (2350m), we can see wonderful Himalaya of Manaslu, Annapurna II and others magnificent mountain views from here. The trek through the pine forest to Thanchok and Koto then reach Chame.
D-5
TREK CHAME TO PISANG (3250M) 5 TO 6 HOURS WALK
We still follow the Marsyandi river and pine forest to the Telekhu village via through the Brathang and gradual walk up to the suspension bridge. After that steep climb up to the hill then through the Dhukur Pokhari, we get surrounded by majestic Himalaya peaks then 1 hrs pleasant trail walking to Pisang. Afternoon explore the village with Tibetan mane stones by walking up to Upper Pisang Gomba with we see amazing Himalaya views of Annapurna II and Annapurna III.
D-6
TREK PISANG TO MANANG (3540M.) 4 TO 5 HOURS WALK
Today is wonderful walking with pine forest as panoramic views of the mountains. We reach Humde (3,280m) airport in Manang district via through to the village of Bhraka (3,480m) is Tibetan style building houses stacked on top of the other houses and an interesting village for trekkers, old Gomba on the rim of town, panoramic views of the mountains, some exciting, windy streets in the village leading out toward the Thorong La. Finally, there is a 3 o’clock lecture on altitude by the Himalayan Rescue Association for anyone interested
D-7
ACCLIMATIZATION DAY IN MANANG AND EXPLORE AROUND (3540M.)
After breakfast, we cross the Marsyandi River and trek to Khangsar.
D-8
TREK TO LEDAR (4200M.) 4 TO 5 HOURS WALK
Today after breakfast, trek towards to Karche and cross to bridge. It offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas, through meadows where horses and yaks graze. After crossing a small river on a wooden bridge, the trail passes an ancient Mani wall in a pleasant meadow and then reaches another small village of Yak Kharka to cross a suspension bridge to reach Ledar.
D-9
TREK TO THORONG PHEDI (4450M.) 3 TO 4 HOURS WALK
After breakfast pleasant walk from Jarang Khola to Thorung Phedi, a rock-strewn meadow surrounded by upright cliffs at 4420 meters. Thorong Phedi is a busy settlement catering to the needs of tired trekkers and climbers. We reach for lunch here and after lunch, we climb the high camp and back down to Phedi. Today bit early bed to get better ready for early start of crossing the Throng Pass next morning.
D-10
TREK THORONG PHEDI TO MUKTINATH (3,800M) VIA THORONG PASS (5416M.) 8 TO 9 HOURS
It will be a lifetime unforgettable experience Adventure- crossing the famous high pass in the trekking to Thorong Pass. We will start trekking early in the morning and it is important to complete it before the strong wind will be active there. We have to hard walk through the ice and rocky trail at high altitudes the outstanding Himalayas are sucking our eyes watch for more views of the Himalayans on the trail. Trek through down to Muktinath with the setting Hindu pilgrimage temple and Buddhist Monasteries. Muktinath is a famous and important pilgrimage place for both Hindus and Buddhists contains a wall of 108 waterspouts in the shape of cows’ heads spouting sacred water, the Jwala Mai temple with a perpetual spouting flame and the pagoda-styled Vishnu Mandir, all of which make up the auspicious combination of earth, fire and water. Muktinath itself demonstrates the religious harmony in Nepal.
D-11
TREK MUKTINATH TO JOMSOM (2720M.) 5 TO 5.30 HOURS
Today we have a nice morning before breakfast, we walk up to visit Muktinath Temple, where most Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage visit this temple. Of course, other religions also can visit this temple, then we trek down to ancient Jharkot village with some part of fort and culture and live hood are similar Tibetan people. We will get Tibetan and Gurung mixed cultural ancient heritage. Kagbeni gives a feeling that we are in the Kingdom of Upper Mustang.
D-12
FLY JOMSOM TO POKHARA (915M) 30 MINUTE
Today early morning fly to Pokhara and during the flight we will enjoy great Himalaya views. We have a relaxing day in Pokhara. After lunch, we will explore the major places of Pokhara.
D-13
FLY/ DRIVE TO KATHMANDU, TRANSFER HOTEL THEN FREE & EASY FOR SHOPPING
Free and easy by their own for shopping and evening farewell dinner.
D-14
AFTER BREAKFAST TRANSFER TO INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL AND TRIP CONCLUDED. (B)
Today after breakfast transfer to the Airport international terminal for your departure flight onward destination.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost And Date
Private Groups – Chose your Dates
Trek Starts From Katmandu-Full Board Basis.
Private groups, please choose your dates. Group Discounts are Available so please contact us before booking. Your Guide will Meet and Greet you at the Islamabad International Airport, will stay with you throughout the Journey and see you off at Islamabad Airport. Our Guides are experienced and Licence from the Government.
Please be aware that there are often only a limited number of seats available at the advertised price, particularly for fixed departures. We recommend that you book as early as possible, especially during peak times. If we are unable to secure seats at the price shown, we will contact you with an alternative quote.
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The price of our holidays can change depending on a variety of factors but unlike some other tour operators, Trango Adventure have undertaken to guarantee the price of your holiday will not change after you have booked. The price when you book is the price you will pay, whether you are booking for this year or the next. Book early to avoid any tour price increases, get the best flight prices and take advantage of our ‘No Surcharge Guarantee’. Trango Adventure is a Government-licensed and bonded tour operator to follows the strict Regulations set by the Tourism Department.
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Annapurna Circuit Trek information.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost Includes
- Airport Pick and Drop in Kathmandu by Private Vehicle.
- Welcome, Farewell dinner with cultural program.
- 3 Nights Tourist Standard Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with B/B basis.
- Half-day guided city tour with entrance permit.
- Tourist Standard Hotel Accommodation in Pokhara as listed in the Itinerary with B/B Basis.
- 2 Nights Tourist Standard Hotel Accommodation in Pokhara with B/B basis.
- Transportation from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmanu by Tourist Coach, Pokhara-Nayapul-Pokhara by Local Jeep.
- Standard Lodge accommodation (best available) with twin sharing basis during the trek.
- Full Board Meals (3 Meals a day) while on the trek.
- Trekking Permit(ACCAP) and Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) card fees.
- Professional & Highly expert Government licensed holder Trekking Guide.
- 2:1 Porters to carry luggage.
- All expenses of the staff (Guides/Porters) that include Food, Accommodation, Salary, Insurance, and Equipment during your travel period.
- All the necessary trekking gear for porters like jacket /trousers, trekking shoes, gloves, shocks, sunglasses etc.
- Friends Adventure Team’s Sleeping Bag, Walking Poles and Duffel Bag, are to be returned after the trip is completed.
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit.
- Arrangement of all rescue and evacuation promptly, in the Worst Condition
- Group Trekking Gears.
- Trekking Map, Friends Adventure Team’s special Souvenir.
Annapurna circuit Trek Cost Excludes
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars.
- All desserts, sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
- Items of a personal nature, Laundry Expenses, Tips.
- Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears.
- Any additional staff other than specified.
- Medical and Travel Insurance and Emergency rescue by any means of Transportation including Helicopter evacuation if required.
- Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests and Hospitalization expenses.
- Airfare of international flights.
- Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance is easy at the arrival).
- Gratuities to guide, porters and driver (Not mandatory but expected as customizetripomary thank you for the service).
- Any other item not included in the “Cost Includes” Section.
Fully inclusive of all meals throughout, from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on the last Day.
During this trip, the group will spend all nights in good standard hotels/lodges and Tents. Accommodation at each of these hotels and tents is twin-sharing with en-suite facilities. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired with another single client of the same sex. It is possible to hire a single room for an additional cost. Additional hotel nights in Islamabad are also available. For hotel prices and single supplement costs please contact us. Hotels are subject to availability and prices may vary.
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you specifically require any vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella), along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is discretionary for this trip. On holidays to more remote areas, you should also have a dentist check-up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro. Dengue fever is a known risk in places visited. It is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
INSURANCE
We highly recommend that you have adequate travel insurance for your trip with Trango Adventure. We recognise the complexity and variety of choices in the insurance market and know that many of you either have your preferred insurer or have annual multi-trip cover in place already. If this is the case, please ensure that your insurer is aware of your Trango Adventure itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken. Trango Adventure does not provide any advice on travel insurance, although it is highly recommended that you have travel insurance which covers the activities which you are likely to be undertaking on your holiday. It is strongly recommended that suitable cancellation insurance is purchased at the time of booking as all deposits (Royalty Fees) for Expedition are non-refundable and non-transferable. Suggested insurance companies include: Expeditions or Treks
- HCC Medical Insurance Services LLC Tel: +1-800 605 2282
- Travelex Insurance Services Tel: +1-800 228 9792
- True Traveller Insurance Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
- Austrian Alpine Club (UK) Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
- Snowcard Tel: +44 (0)1295 660836
- The B.M.C. Tel: +44 (0)161 445 6111 (please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
- Dogtag Tel: 0800 036 4824 (UK residents only)
- World Nomads (up to 6000m)
- Insure for Less (Australians only)
Treks only:
- Campbell Irvine Tel: +44 (0)207 938 1737
- Rothwell & Towler Tel: +44 (0)845 908 0161
- J S Insurance Tel: +44 (0)844 848 1500
GROUP LEADER & SUPPORTING STAFF
The group will be led by an experienced Mountain Guide. During the trek, the group will be accompanied by a full support crew.
ALTITUDE
This holiday involves going to high altitudes. During your trip, you will reach altitudes over 3,500 metres. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but it is important that we follow some simple rules to acclimatise successfully. Before coming on this holiday you should read the advice on trekking at high altitude. You can also talk to one of our trekking experts if you have any concerns about altitude.
CLIMATE
October to November and March to May are the best times for trekking in Nepal. These months either side of the summer monsoon season are neither too hot in the foothills nor too cold in the higher elevations and they offer the best conditions for trekking. Pre-monsoon is the best time to see the colourful blooms of the rhododendron at lower elevations. The post-monsoon months usually offer the clearest skies and the most settled weather. At either of these periods, you will encounter a wide range of daytime temperatures during your trip from approximately 25ºC in Kathmandu and a little higher in Pokhara to approximately 14ºC at 3000 metres, and approximately 7ºC at Annapurna Base Camp. The ‘real feel’ temperature in the middle of the day will be much warmer than this but at night in the rarefied air the temperatures plummet and you can expect to experience overnight temperatures below freezing anywhere above 3000 metres. In the Annapurna Base Camp, the nighttime temperatures may reach –10ºC or exceptionally, below this. Extended periods of rain or snow are very unlikely outside of the monsoon period but short-lived storms can and do occur.
BOOKS
- Lonely Planet Guide to Nepal. Lonely Planet
- Rough Guide to Nepal. Rough Guides
- Trekking and Climbing in Nepal. Steve Razzetti
- Trekking in the Nepal Himalayas. Stan Armington
- Kathmandu and the Kingdom of Nepal. Prakash Raj
- Portraits of People: Nepal Himalayas. Eric Valli
- Annapurna. Maurice Herzog
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required for visits to countries outside the EU. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
TRANSIT VIA INDIA
If you are travelling via India (Delhi or Calcutta) to your destination you may also require a visa for India. This may apply even if you are not leaving the airport unless your baggage has been checked through to your destination. Generally, if you use the same carrier for both legs of your journey, you will not need an India Visa. VISA NEPAL
All nationalities require a visa and this can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu Airport. The visa process is automated and this includes having your photograph taken. The visa fee is $25 for 15 days, $40 for 30 days, and $100 for 90 days. The visa is FREE for children under 10 years. The visa allows multiple re-entry. Payment must be made in cash and USD, GBP or Euros are accepted. Whilst these are not now needed for the visa process, we recommend that you travel with at least 2 spare passport photographs.
TREKKING PERMITS – WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
For treks in the Everest region – EBL, EVL, EVP, EHW, EHP, ELL – we need your passport details and we need you to take with you to Nepal 2 passport photographs. You will hand these over to your local leader on Day 1. For treks in the Annapurna region – ASL, ACL, UAT, ANL, KRT and for the Gosainkund and Langtang Trek – GLT – we need your passport details and we need to send through to Nepal ahead of your departure a scan of a passport-style photograph of yourself. Please send this to us once your holiday is guaranteed. For treks which combine the Everest and Annapurna regions – AEL – we need your passport details and we need to send through to Nepal ahead of your departure a scan of a passport-style photograph of yourself. Please send this to us once your holiday is guaranteed. We also ask that you take with you to Nepal 2 passport photographs. You will hand these over to your local leader on Day 1. For these Conservation Area treks and other treks requiring Special Permits – KAN, DLG, NAP, NTM – we need to send through to Nepal ahead of your departure a scan of a passport-style photograph of yourself and a scan of the information pages of your passport. Please send these to us once your holiday is guaranteed. On arrival in Kathmandu, you may still be required to provide your passport (with your visa) for presentation at the Nepal Tourism Board. If this does happen, your passport will be returned to you by your tour leader at dinner. For those trips requiring Climbing Permits – MER, IPC, CTL, SBP – we need to send to Nepal ahead of your departure, a scan of a passport-style photograph of yourself and a scan of the information pages of your passport. Please send these to us once your holiday is guaranteed. On arrival in Kathmandu, you may still be required to provide your passport (with your visa) for presentation at the Nepal Tourism Board. If this does happen, your passport will be returned to you by your tour leader at dinner.
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your trek bag whilst trekking including your sleeping bag and mattress should be no more than 18.5 kg. This limit which is set by the porters is strictly enforced and bags will be weighed before setting off on trek. Anything not required on the trek can be left at the group hotel in Islamabad. Please note that your mountaineering equipment will be packed into additional, communal kitbags at the start of the trekking and this equipment will not be part of your personal 18.5 kg weight limit.
We will send you a list of detailed items closer to your Holiday departure.
Please do drop us an email at info@trangoadventure.com if you need more information regarding “Annapurna Circuit Trek”.
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