ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT
Starts at: USD 1,290 per person
trip information
The Annapurna circuit trek lies in the central part of Nepal and is one of the most geographically and culturally diverse regions for trekking.
It opened for tourism in 1980 and since then the Annapurna region trekking has been recognized as one of the world’s best trekking trails according to a recent survey by Modern Maturity (USA). The trek takes you through Rhododendron forests and over the foothills of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains.
The Annapurna trail provides you with fantastic views of the following Himalayan peaks Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Dhaulagiri (the spectacular ice pyramid), Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail), including others. During the trek, you will not only experience great trekking but also visit natural hot springs, see the world’s deepest Gorge named the Kali Gandaki gorge, see many varying landscapes and stunning waterfalls (including the Ruptse waterfall).
The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) furthermore has more than 100 varieties of Orchids and some of the richest temperate Rhododendron forest in the world. It also has more than 440 species of birds and animals like Marten, Deer, Langur Monkey and the exclusive Snow Leopard. This trek with Nepal Eco Adventure is ideal for the beginner as well as experienced trekkers.
itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Beshishar (923m) and trek to Bulbule.
Day 2: Trek to Chamje (1410m).
Day 3: Trek to Bagarchhap (2160m).
Day 4: Trek to Chame (2710m).
Day 5: Trek to Pisang (3240m).
Day 6: Trek to Manang (3540m).
Day 7: Acclimatization day at Manang.
Day 8: Trek to Yak Kharka (4120m).
Day 9: Trek to Thorung Phedi (4,560m).
Day 10: Over Thorung La (5,416m) to Muktinath (3,802m).
Day 11: Trek to Josmosm(2750m) via Kagbeni.
Day 12: Drive to Tatopani (1190m)
Day 13: Trek to Ghorepani (2750m).
Day 14: Sunrise Poonhill, trek Nayapul -Drive to Pokhara
Day 15: Drive back to Kathmandu.
inclusions
Included in the cost
- Airport Pickups and drops from the airport to hotel and hotel to the airport
- All necessary administrative works (paperwork and permits, ACAP, National park permit & TIMS, Local government permit etc.)
- Accommodations in Kathmandu with B&B facility
- Teahouses during the trek
- All land transportation or flight as in mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced trekking guide and all necessary trekking crews, and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- First Aid Medical Kit
Not included in the cost
- Nepalese visa fee
- International Airfares (To and From Kathmandu)
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra accommodations in Kathmandu other than in the package
- All Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Tips for trekking crews
