Annapurna Circuit - Trekking in Nepal
Trip Code: AC (21 days in Nepal)
Annapurna Circuit Trekking is one of the great walks in Nepal as it
passes through a variety of Himalayan environments. The trek begins
in the lush Marsyangdi Valley, home to the Hindu farming families of
Brahmin, Chhetri and Gurung tribes, and enters the dry, arid region
of Manang inhabited by Buddhist Manangis of Tibetan origin. It also
reveals some of the most beautiful mountains like Annapurna II (7,937m),
Gangapurna (7,485m) and Tilicho Peak (7,134m). This trip provides the
experience of both the scenic and ethnic diversity of Nepal with the
added excitement of crossing the Thorung La Pass (5,416m). Then to
descend and walk through the world's deepest gorge 'The
Kali Gandaki', which splits the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massifs towering
6,000 meters above.
GRADE D (Strenuous):16
days of strenuous trekking at high elevation (max. 5,416m). 15 nights camping
- 5 nights hotel. Annapurna Circuit Trekking is challenging and requires you are very fit
and have previous high elevation hiking experience. It involves several days of trekking
at high altitude and the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), or commonly known as high altitude sickness.
| DAY 1 |
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Arrive Kathmandu |
| DAY 2 |
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Tour Kathmandu (Pashupatinath / Boudhanath) |
| DAY 3 |
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Drive to Khudi and begin trek |
| DAY 4- 6 |
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Trek into the Marsyangdi gorge and reach Tal (1,707m)
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| DAY 7 - 12 |
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Hike into the Manang valley behind the Annapurnas, continue
to Thorung Phedi (4,420m) |
| DAY 13 -14 |
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Cross Thorung La Pass (5,416m) and descend to the holy shrines
of Muktinath |
| DAY 15 -17 |
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Descend to Marpha (2,667m), continue down the Kali Gandaki
gorge to Galeshwor |
| DAY 18 |
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Short hike to Beni and drive to Pokhara |
| DAY 19 |
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Fly to Kathmandu |
| DAY 20 |
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Free day in Kathmandu (optional Everest
Flight
- extra) |
| DAY 21 |
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Depart Kathmandu |
Annapurna Circuit Trekking - Trip Cost & Details
| Land & Internal
Cost (twin sharing basis) |
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$1905 (10 to 16 members) per person |
| $2295
(6 to 9 members) per person |
| $3260
(3 to 5 people) per person |
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| Airfare
- $105 extra per person |
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Pokhara to Kathmandu |
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| Single
Supplement: |
| $345 |
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| Everest
Flight (optional) |
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Recommended Travel Season: Febuary - April, October - November |
COST INCLUDES
- Expert Leader
- All airport transfers in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- All hotel accommodations on Bed and Breakfast basis: 4
nights Hotel Yak & Yeti (5 Star Deluxe Hotel) in Kathmandu and 1 night
Shangri-La Village Resort (4
Star Luxurious Resort) in Pokhara
- Half day sightseeing
tour of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath in Kathmandu valley with city guide,
transfer and entrance fees
- Transfer from Kathmandu to trek start point and transfer from trek
end point to Pokhara
- 16 days trek with all meals, camping equipment, sherpa/cook staff
and porters
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project fee
COST
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Nepal visa fee
- Medical immunization
- International airfares (hotel accommodation en route if any)
- International airport tax (Rupees 1695 - about US$ 25 to leave Nepal)
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu & Pokhara
(4 lunches & 5 dinners)
- Insurance of any kind
- Emergency evacuation by helicopter or other
means in case of illness, accident,
etc. which Client's insurance should
cover
- Personal expenses such as sodas/soft drinks,
alcoholic beverages, laundry etc.
- Monastery donations
- Tips to Leader and all Support staff
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