Annapurna Circuit Trekking

This Annapurna Circuit trekking takes you around 21 days, which is about 300km around the entire Annapurna massif, visiting the Tibet-like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya and the dramatic Kali Gandaki valley. Nepal opened Manang and its Annapurna region trekking to trekkers in April 1977, although a few expeditions and scientific parties visited the region in the 1950s. The last part of this Annapurna trekking is the reverse of the popular trek to Jomsom, described earlier in this chapter.

Beginning with an overland journey to Beshi Sahar or Bhulbhule, 130 km West of Kathmandu where you overnight. Your trek follows the gorge of Marshyangdi River through green fields of paddy, innumerable tiny streams, waterfalls and beautiful villages, eventually emerging into high desert country at Manang (3597m.). The Annapurna trek gains in height fairly gently reducing the chances of altitude sickness, although you do spend a day acclimatizing before crossing the Thorang-La (5416m.). From a high lodge camp you up early for our crossing of the Thorang-La (tremendous high mountain feelings) before your decent to Muktinath in the lower Mustang region, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Buddhist and Hindu people in Nepal.

You continue through the dry arid landscape to Kagbeni, a fascinating historical fortress town. The trail back follows the Kali Gandaki River to Jomsom (optional fly out here) beneath the shadow of immense Himalayan peaks and through the deepest canyon in the World. You descend to Tatopani before ascending to Ghorepani and Poon hill for some tremendous sunrise views of both the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himal. A further two days are spent in Annapurna trekking region through beautiful Rhododendron, Bamboo and Oak forest before eventually reaching Nayapul for a short drive to the beautiful lakeside town of Pokhara. This Annapurna trek is considered to be the classical trek in Nepal to experience the vast bio diversity and cultural heritage Nepal is renowned for.

Day		Activities
Day 01	-	Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). You will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel and a short brief about the trekking after refreshment.
Day 02		Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03	-	Kathmandu to Besi Sahar
Day 04	-	Besi Sahar to Baundanda (1300m)
Day 05	-	Baundanda to Chamje (1410m)
Day 06	-	Chamje to Bagarchap (2160m)
Day 07	-	Bagarchap to Chame (2630m)
Day 08	-	Chame to Pisang (3190m)
Day 09	-	Pisang to Manang (3540m)
Day 10	-	Acclimatization day in Manang
Day 11	-	Manang to Letdar (4250m)
Day 12	-	Letdar to Thorung Phedi (4420m)
Day 13	-	Thorung Phedi to Muktinath (3800m)
Day 14	-	Muktinath to Jomsom (2710m)
Day 15	-	Jomsom to Kalopani (2460m)
Day 16	-	Kalopani to Tatopani (1190m)
Day 17	-	Tatopani to Ghorapani (2870m)
Day 18	-	Ghorapani to Ghandruk (1920m)
Day 19	-	Ghandruk to nayapul to Pokhara
Day 20	-	Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus.
Day 21	-	Transfer to airport for your onward destination.

The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. Annapurna circuit trek can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.

Group Size:	1 Pax	2-4 Pax	Above 5 Pax
Trip Cost (Per Person):	USD 1176	USD 1085	USD 999

1.	Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus.
2.	Standard accommodation Kathmandu breakfast included.
3.	Guided city tour in Kathmandu by car / van / bus.
4.	All your standard Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
5.	Best available Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek (mainly in twin sharing).
6.	A local government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek.
7.	The required number of staff and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek.
8.	Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine and transportation for all trekking/tour staff.
9.	ACAP permit.
10.	TIMS permit (Trekker's Information Managment System)
11.	Down Jacket, sleeping bag and duffel/kit bag by Base Camp Adventure (which needs to be returned after the trek.)
12.	First aid medical kits.
13.	Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.

1.	Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu.
2.	Your travel insurance (compulsory).
3.	International airfare and airport departure tax.
4.	Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, laundry.
5.	Personal trekking Equipments.
6.	Tips for trekking staff .
7.	Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.