The Annapurna Circuit Trekking was fantastic, although the trek is very tough. But we had the support of our wonderful guide Shyam and our 2 porters. He gave us his 100% attention throughout the trek and good advice to avoid Altitude Mountain Sickness. I would definitely recommend Above The Himalaya Trekking Puru to all my friends to use his service. The food was great too....
Few
place in the world such a splendid variety of
natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It is
rare combination of long array of snow capped
peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers
with deep gorges, hot springs and picturesque
villages inhabited by simple and friendly local
people. This three-week trek takes you far way
from the road, in to the heart of the high mountains.
It is said that Annapurna
Circuit/Round is one of the famous trekking
routes in the world. The trek around the Annapurna
Massif is one of the finest in the Himalayas
and is reguarly described as one of the top
ten treks in the world It is observed that about
64% of the trekkers who come every years Nepal
for trekking visit Annapurna regions of Nepal.
So it is the most trekked area of Nepal.
Annapurna area/region offers a great variety
of beautiful landscapes, nature & culture
of the central Himalayan area of Nepal with
the best & splendid Himalayan panorama of
Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Manaslu, Mt.
Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli and several other mid
western Himalayan ranges of Nepal . From the
heights of the pass we descend to Muktinath
and its scared Buddhist and Hindu Shrines. Further
south, the contrasts of the Nepal Himalaya become
even more apparent, as high windswept passes
are replaced by forests, or mandarin and banana
groves. Finally we trek out of the gorges and
look back to the peaks of the Annapurna and
Dhaulagiri, before traversing the forest ridges
down to Pokhara.
On the way we would have passed
through every type of vegetation zone from lush
sub-tropical to harsh semi-desert and passed
over one of the highest trekking passes in the
world. We will have entered a world without
roads or cars and witnessed the way people have
worked, played and survived for hundreds and
hundreds of years. We would have essentially
walked through a time warp coming out the other
side with a deeper understanding of ourselves
and the world we live in.
Trip Highlights:
Mostly visited Trekking route, Picturesque villages, turbulent river gorges, Ascending the Marshyangdi valley, Visit old Buddhist monastery in Braga - Explore beautiful Manang village- Crossing the Throng- La (5416m) - The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath, Typical Thakali village in Tukuche, The Apple kingdom of Nepal in Marpha, Views of Dhaulagiri Ice- fall, The world deepest gorge in the Kali Gandaki River, Natural Hot spring at Tatopani and Sunrise and best mountain views from Pooh hill.
Facts of the Trek
Trek Name
:
Annapurna Circuit (Round) Trekking
Trek Duration
:
23 Days
Best Season
:
February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November are the best seasons. However, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility due to rain.
Drive: Car/Van/Bus to Besisahar/Pokhara and Flight: Pokhara
Price
:
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Trekking Map
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Trekking
Itenieary
Days
1:
Meet
at Kathmandu Airport , transfer to hotel
Days
2:
Sight-seeing of Kathmandu:
Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu
valley includes the Hindu temple complex
at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage
Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa
at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple
the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple)
and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back
to hotel and stay.
Days
3:
Drive Kathmandu to
Besi Sahar: Drive to Besisahar about 6
hours stay at an altitiude of 820m
Days
4:
Besisahar to Bahundanda:
WE walk through the deep river gorge,
rice fields, subtropical forest and small
hamlets, past a majestic waterfall with
towering peaks of Himalchuli and Manaslu.stay
at 1320m –
Days
5:
Bahundanda to Chamje:
A steep and slippery trail runs up and
down through paddy fields, passing through
tiny Tibetan villages, the trail ascends
through the rhododendron forest to Chamje
at 1440m height.
Days 6:
Chamje to Bagarchhap:
The path climbs the river through bamboo
groves, we cross barely and potato fields
to reach Dharapani and work an hour to
Bagarchhap (2160m) site of our first Tibetan
Monastery and with the views of Annapurna
2 and Lamjung Himal
Days 7:
Bagarchhap to Chame:
The trail climbs along the mule track
through in and fir forest and then follows
the river for a time amongst the higher
oak and maple trees. Stay at 2710m
Days 8:
Chame to Pisang:
The trail follows through the river valley
stay at pisang(3210m) with good views
along the way of Pisang peak and Annapurna
2.
Days 9:
Pisang to Manang
– Work through the fields of grazing
Yak and a wide variety of crops. This
large Tibetan settlement provides good
views of Annapurna2, 3, 4, Gangapurna
and Tarkekang. Stay at 3570m.
Days10:
Acclimatization day
at Mannag : This is a rest day to acclimatize
to the higher altitude. Time to visit
monasteries take advice from Himalayan
Rescue Association and observe the spectacular
views of the Himalaya .
Days 11:
Manang to Churi Letder,
We move through alpine pastures to scrubby
forests of juniper and rose. We stay at
an elevation of 4250m.
Days 12:
Churi atter to Thorong
Phedi B.C – Working near by the
river, It is some time possible to see
herds of blue mountain sheep stay overnight
at Phedi 4400m
Days 13:
Crossing Thorung
La, arrive Muktinath, We ascend steeply
to high camp at 4590m then along an undulating
trail to the flat top of throngla( 5416m)
from here the trail descend steeply down
to Muktinath. This is one of the most
important pilgrimage sights for Hindus.
It is also home to many ethnics Tibetans
and holy Buddhists stay at 3800m
Days 14:
Muktinath to Kagbeni:
gradually through field and popular groves,
then in to Kaligandaki valley. Visiting
a old buddhist Monastery. Stay at 2800m
Days 15:
Kagbeni to Marpha:
Descend to Marpha a llovely village of
white washed house and fertile fields
as the trail continues, The Himalayan
rain shadow end and open spaces make way
for conifers forest.
Days 16:
Marpha to Ghasa,
nice village with greenery and open space.
Days 17:
Ghasa to Tatopani,
Working through subtropical vegetation
and the return of water buffalo, banyan
trees and poinsettias,. The trail follows
the river through a world deepest George
and have a very nice view one of the longest
waterfall. Stay at Tatopani and visit
natural hot spring 1180m
Days 18:
Tatopani to Sikha
Days 19:
Sikha to Ghorepani.
Days 20:
Ghorepani to Hile:
Early morning climb up to Poonhil One
of the best Himalayan view points in Nepal
Early morning working to the Poonhil,
which provides an unobstructed view of
the high Himalayas . Work down to Hile,
camp
Days 21:
Hile to Pokhara:
Trek to Birethanti via Nayapul walk through
the lust, green Modiriver valley. Past
waterfalls with plunge pools that invite
you to swim. Stay at Pokhara, hotel
Days 22:
Pokhara – Kathmandu
, drive or fly out to kathmandu, evening
join cultural show and Nepali dinner,
hotel
Days 23:
Final departure,
transfer to airport
If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. Please let us know whether you would like to make it shorter or longer.
Price For The Trip:
The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodation) The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The number of guides and/or porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.
Please mail us for up to date prices for the above itinerary
Cost Includes :
Cost Excludes:
Airport / Hotel / Airport
pick up & drop by private car/van
3 nights hotel in Kathmandu B / B
1 nights hotel in Pokhara B/ B
Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour
with English speaking Tour guide
All meals during trekking 3 meals a day
(Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners)
Twin sharing Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation
during the trek
Government Licensed holder English speaking
Trekking Guide and Porter during the trek
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance,
equipment and medicine for all trekking
staff.
Group medical supplies
(First Aid medical kit will be available)
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.
TIMS (Trekking Information Management
System) Card for the Annapurna Trek.
All local Transportation from and to Kathmandu
by public/tourist buses, car/van.
Meals whilst in Kathmandu
& Pokhara Aprox, US$ 12- US$ 16 per day
Airfare Domestic / International
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 25 (duration
15 days from date of issue), US$ 40 (duration
30 days from the date of issue) you may
easily issue the visa upon your arrival
at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu
. You will require 2 passport size photos.
Airport tax domestic (Nepali Rupees 170)
All kind drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold
drinks)
Desserts, chocolates, personal shopping, laundry, phone call, internet.
Camera battery charging
Personal Trekking Equipment.
Personal travel and
medical insurance
Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected but not mandatory)
Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees
Any kind of personal expense / Helicopter
rescue
Any others expenses which are not mentioned
on Price Includes section
Private Trip Departure everyday upon your request. But if you would like to join one of our Groups please see below our fixed group departure dates as per your requirement.
Annapurna Region
The Annapurna Circuit Trekking was fantastic, although the trek is very tough. But we had the support of our wonderful guide Shyam and our 2 porters. He gave us his 100% attention throughout the trek and good advice to avoid Altitude Mountain Sickness. I would definitely recommend Above The Himalaya Trekking Puru to all my friends to use his service. The food was great too....
