Annapurna Circuit Trail (Best trekking experience in the world)
Annapurna Circuit Trail (Best trekking experience in the world)
15 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu
Visiting: Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour operator:
Tour code:
143166
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
Min age:16
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Annapurna Circuit has often been voted as the best long distance trek in the world, as it combined, in its old full form, a wide variety of climate zones from tropics at 600 m above sea level to the arctic at 5416 m above sea level at the Thorong La pass and cultural variety from Hindu villages at the low foothills to the Tibetan culture of Manang Valley and lower Mustang. The path reaches its highest point at Thorung La pass (5416m/17769 ft), touching the edge of the Tibetan plateau. Practically all trekkers hike the route anticlockwise, as this way the daily altitude gain is slower, and crossing the high Thorong La pass is easier and safer. This magnificent trek leads you to the fine village inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic view of the white Himalayas. As it continues to the north of the main Himalayan range on to the high and dry Tibetan Plateau, the scenery is equally breathtaking.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
- Your guide pick you up from the Kathmandu international airport and assist you to check in at your Hotel.
- Meals not included
- Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2 : Trek Preparation
- Trekking preparation and obtaining necessary permits.
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 3 : Drive Kathmandu To Nadi (Local Bus)
- Enjoy 7-8 hours Bus drive from Kathmandu to Nadi.
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge/Hotels
Day 4 : Trek Nadi To Jagat (1314 M)
- Trek start passing flat level along the bank of the Marshyangdi River. You can enjoy the sceneries and the local culture of the Gurung community. The trail goes all the way to Jagat passing through barley, rice and potato fields.
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge/Hotels
Day 5 : Jagat To Dharapani (1943 M)
- Early morning, head towards Dharapani. Enjoy the numbers of magnificent waterfalls and eye-catching scenarios surrounded by snow-capped mountains along the trail. We make our stop over at Dharapani.
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge/Hotels
Day 6 : Dharapani To Chame (2713 M)
- Today we climb through forests of pine and oak. Soon, there comes a small wooden bridge that will take you on a steeply ascending path up to Timang which lies at the bottom of Lamjung Himal. The trail goes then on a flat level until you reach Chame.
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge/Hotels
Day 7 : Chame To Pissang (3185 M)
- With Lamjung Himal (6893m) sparkling in the morning sun, we set off for Pisang. We continue through a fir and pine forest, climbing to a high, rocky area as the opposite bank becomes an impassable cliff. From this point, the valley becomes extremely steep-sided as we follow the path to Bhratang (2950m. You can see the east peak of Annapurna II as well as Pisang Peak (6091m.) to the north-east. Continuing, you come to a long Mani wall by a bridge and the lower village of Pisang.
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge/Hotels
Day 8 : Pissang To Manang (3351 M)
- Beyond Pisang, the trail climbs a steep ridge that affords good views of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak (7145m.). Descending past Manang's airstrip at Hungde (3320m.), you come to a level area from where the north-east face of Annapurna III rises majestically above you. From the wide plains of the Sabje Khola Valley, Annapurna IV (7525m.) also becomes visible. Just beyond this point, you cross the considerably reduced flow of the Marshyangdi Khola via a wooden bridge to the tiny village of Mungji. After a short steep climb, you reach Manang which is a surprisingly large village for this remote mountain region.
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge/Hotels
Day 9 : Rest In Manang For Acclimatization
- We will hang around for one more day in Manang for acclimatization by observing beautiful views of green landscapes, silvery mountains, Chortens, and Monasteries. We can also explore the unique culture and lifestyles of local people.
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge/Hotels
Day 10 : Manang To Yak Kharka (3800 M)
- The path gradually rises along Thorong Khola crossing Tangki Manang, Ghusang 3900m, then Ghyanchang finally to reach Yak Kharka. We get across a stream, climb to a village of Tenki above Manang, and then continue to climb out of the Marshyangdi Valley turning northwest up the valley of Jarsang Khola. We then follow the trail north to the valley, passing a few pastures, a scrub of juniper trees, as it firmly gains elevation. The path further passes near the small village of Ghunsa, a cluster of flat mud roofs just under the trailhead. The trail then follows through the meadows where horses and yaks graze. Soon we will reach Yak Kharka.
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge/Hotels
Day 11 : Thorong Phedi (4335 M)
- Leaving Yak Kharka, you climb gradually to a ridge before descending to the headwaters of the Marshyangdi and crossing via a suspension bridge. After a short ascent up the mountain path on the right bank, you follow a narrow trail across an unstable scree slope and then descend to Thorong Phedi. Stay overnight at lodge.
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge/Hotels
Day 12 : Thorong Phedi To Muktinath (3798 M)
- Today is the most important day of this trek that you are going to conquer the height of 5,416 meters and be ready to accept the challenge. You start early today for your crossing of Thorong La [5416m]. The views are dramatic, to say the least, from the snow-covered mountains above to the head of the Kali Gandaki valley below and the brown and purple hills of Mustang which are spread out before you.
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation included: Overnight at Lodge/Hotels
Day 13 : Drive Muktinath To Jhomsom By Local Bus
- We will take a 2 hours jeep drive to Jhomsom.
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category hotel
Day 14 : Jhomsom To Pokhara (Flight) And Free
- Early morning after breakfast, fly to Pokhara. Leisure at Pokhara
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category hotel
Day 16 : Departure
- Enjoy scenic 6 hours drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star category hotel
- Your guide assists you at your hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure to your next destination.
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation not included
What's Included
- Breakfast x 15
- Dinner x 11
- Lunch x 11
- All pick up and drop services
- Permits, TIMS and conservation fees
- All meals during trekking
- Kathmandu-Nadi by Bus
- Pokhara to Kathmandu tourist bus ticket
- Expert English speaking trekking guide
- 4 Nights accommodation in 3 star category hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara...
- Jhomsom to Pokhara by flightÂ
What's Not Included
- Nepal Travel Visa
- International airfares
- Tips
- Unforeseen events due to nature
- Emergency evacuation
- Porter fee (compulsory required )
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Requirements
 Lightweight walking boots, spare laces.
• A pair of track shoes.
• Warm Jacket, fiberfill or down should be adequate.
• Sleeping bag and down Jacket (we also provide from here)
• A rainproof jacket with hood or Poncho.
• Heavy weight trousers are useful for high up in the mountains both in morning
and night. Wind proof/waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going
above 10,000ft.
• Thermal underwear
• 2 pairs of loose fitting long shorts/skirts
• 2 cotton T-shirts
• A woolen hat and sun-hat
• A pair of gloves, leather with lining and woolen is best
• One pair of sandals
• 2 pairs of thin and 2 pairs of thick woolen socks
• Personal medical supplies
• Flash light
• Toiletries with towels
• Snow glasses and sunglasses
• Suntan cream
• Water bottle
• Daypack
• RucksackÂ
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Please Note
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- We had to collect 4 passport size photos of each traveller, two for TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card and two for ACAP (Annapurna Conservation area permit) on the arrival date.
- We need to collect each traveller passport copy to obtain TIMS and ACAP a day before your tour starts.
- Kathmandu to Nadi, Muktinath to Jhomsom and Pokhara to Kathmandu in private vehicle in additional cost.
- Pokhara to Kathmandu flight option in additional cost.Â
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Check out our Q&As
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Currently, Travelling to Nepal: 1. No quarantine 2. polymerase chain reaction Report (72 Hours) Negative. 3. Vaccination Report 4. On Arrival Visa
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can email us or telephone us for any changes.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes but it charge you single supplement charges.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Liberty Holidays is committed to being actively involved our environment, our community, our great people and our business sustainability. We are Official Corporate Supporter of nonprofit organisation Creative Hands. Our program involves working for causes related to Children — Education & Health and Environment.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Tour booking confirmation letter
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How long has the tour company been trading?
over 10 years
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Social Responsibility Liberty Holidays is committed to being actively involved our environment, our community, our great people and our business sustainability. We are Official Corporate Supporter of nonprofit organisation Creative Hands. Our program involves working for causes related to Children — Education & Health and Environment.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes but it's depend on tours categories, it means if you book multi days tours it can be join and if the day tours can not join.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our Expert Tour Guide
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Low Deposit
Liberty Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 7 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of liberty holidays charges.
Up to 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.