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Annapurna Circuit Trekking
 The Annapurna region lies in the middle north of Nepal and spreads over the Kali Gandaki river to the west, the Marshyangdi and Dodh khola valleys to the east, the Pokhara valley to the south and the Himalaya foothills that run along the Nepal-Tibetan border to the north. The Annapurna Conservation Area was established in 1986 under the National Trust of Natural conservation. The slogan of handling this projest was 'Conservation is not a separation of people from nature.' The programme began by educating the local lodge owners in hygiene and sanitation matters, fuel diversity by moving away from using local forest timber and in local cultural maintenance. ACAP, a non-governmental organization , has directly supported and encouraged the development of the local infrastructure and income generating activities in environmentally sensitive ways, solar power, bio-gas cooking and bio-degrading toilet systems. All this has resulted in the area providing some of the best trekking services to be found in Nepal. This is the most popular trekking region ever in the world, which attracts more than 75% of the whole trekkers in Nepal. Its also the tamest area with excellent lodges lining in the main routes. Finding Nepal beneath the flood of trekkers can be difficult but her scenery and culture are top-notch; and you can avoid the peak-season crush and still get fine weather and views.
Besishahar, a naturally rewarding area from where the trail heads to Bahundanda is the starting point of this 3 weeks ideal trek. Since it is opened for foreign trekkers in 1977,being the most spectacular trekking route of Annapurna region. This trek leads you to the fine villages inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups towards the beautiful views of white Himalayas. The scenery is equally breathtaking due to the continuation of the main Himalayan range to the high and dry Tibetan plateau. The trails, then, follows the way crossing the Marsyangdi river up to the fine stone villages Jagat, Chame, Manang and to the Thorang Phedi (4450m.), where we have to stay overnight before crossing the worlds' highest pass Thorang-La (5416m.).
Muktinath, the holy temple of Hindus which offers the astonishing view of the snow –capped mountains from the top. The eye appealing view of this becomes one's out of mind to have genuine experience of peace and tranquility. The other major attractions of this trek is Tato Pani (hot spring),where you can easily get release from your muscle pains after a long walk and Poon Hill,which is known as the worlds' best view point from where you can explore the 220 degree panoramic view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range.
You will get the true experience of ethnic and cultural diversity of the people in this region after taking this 3 weeks 118 miles Annapurna circuit. The wide variety of flora and fauna, amazing views of the mountains, fine climate and the friendly behavior of the people will make your trek never ending from the corner of your memory. It is also required to know that sound health is necessary since this trek has been set on the basis of slow hike pace to get full acclimatization with a realistic view..
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Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel. Group meeting programme for detailed information about trekking. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Besi Shahar (830 mt.). Driving approx. 5 ½ hours by bus. Overnight at guest house.
Day 03 Besi Shahar to Bahundanda (1430 mt.). Walking 6 ½ hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 04 Bahundanda to Chyamje (1560 mt.). Walking 6 hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 05 Chamje to Dharapani (1810 mt.). Walking 5 ½ hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 06 Dharapani to Chame (2725 mt.). Walking 6 hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 07 Chame to Pisang (3190 mt.). Walking 5 ½ hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 08 Pisang to Manang (3500 mt.). Walking 5 hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 09 Acclimatization rest in Manang and exploring. Overnight at guest house.
Day 10 Manang to Yak Kharka (4090 mt.). Walking 5 hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 11 Yak kharka to Throang Phedi (4450 mt.) .Walking 4 hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 12 Thorang Phedi to Muktinath via Thorang-la pass (5416 mt.). Walking 8 ½ hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 13 Muktinath to Kagbeni (2810 mt.). Walking 3 ½ hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 14 Kagbeni to Tukuche (2586 mt.). Walking 6 hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 15 Tukuche to Ghasa (2085 mt.). Walking 5 ½ hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 16 Ghasa to Tatopani (1189 mt.). Walking 6 hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 17 Tatopani to Shikha (1980 mt.). Walking 4 hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 18 Shikha to Ghorepani (2835 mt.). Walking 4 hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 19 Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210 mt.) to see 220 degree panoramic view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range and sunrise, trek to Tadapani (2520 mt.).Walking 4 ½ hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 20 Tadapani to Ghandruk (1920mt.). Walking 3 ½ hours. Overnight at guest house.
Day 21 Ghandruk to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara for an hour by car. Overnight at hotel.
Day 22 Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. Driving 6 hours by tourist bus. Overnight at hotel.
Day 23 Transfer to airport for departure from Nepal.
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| The cost for the Annapurna Circuit Trek is as follows. |
US$ 1250 for one person
US$ 1090 per person for 2-5 person
US$ 850 per person above 5 person |
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The above cost includes, |
01 : Pick up and transfer by car from Airport-Hotel-Airport.
02 : 2 nights accommodation in Kathmandu at good hotel.
03 : Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/ Coffee during the trek.
04 : Local lodges accommodation during the trek.
05 : Government licensed guides, plus experienced porters ( including their food, salary, accommodation, equipment, medicine & insurance).
06 : All local transportation.
07 : All necessary permits and entry fees.
08 : All government taxes.
09 : Necessary equipment (sleeping bags, down jackets, walking sticks etc. if needed). 10 : Our service charge.
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| The Above Costs Doesn't Include |
01 : Meals in Kathmandu.
02 : International airfare.
03 : Nepal entry visa fee ($40).
04 : Your travel insurance (should include your medical and rescue).
05 : Any personal expenses.
06 : Alcohol and beverage.e
07 : Staff & driver tipping.
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