This is first destination for the trekkers who want to spent their trekking holidays in Nepal. This trek can be accomplished in minimum of 16 days. As trekking route leads through a high mountain pass known as thorang la at attitude of 5419m., we can say this trek also gives perfect blend of nature, culture and adventure. Being most popular trekking route in Nepal, trekkers' may encounter many traffic during the season of autumn and spring. Annapurna region being in the central part of the country provides tremendous opportunity to explore different ranges of Nepal himalayas and as this trek drives or passes through touristic municipality pokhara adored with beauty of Machhapuchhre mountain, beautiful lakes and mysterious caves, Annapurna around trek gives glimpses of life in and around transhimalayan region with little or more tibet like climates and ethnic settlements. Muktinath temple (Hindu religious shrine) Gompa or monasteries enroute of this trekking may give the trekkers wonderful opportunity to observe the different religious faith, belief and deep insight into the cultural development upon its basis. The Saligram a black stone that could be found in Kali gandagi valley which will reveal the fossilised remains of prehistoric ammonites while open or broken, formed about 130 million years ago could be another mysterious object to add verities while conducting this trek.
Smoothly trek leads to higher, and reach Thorang- La Pass, one of highest pass in earth. Soon after crossing Thorong-La Pass, trek will decent to Muktinath in the lower Mustang region, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites.
This trek is the one of best views of annapurna range, nilgiri , Dhaulagiri , Tukuche peak , Dhampus peak , Hiunchuli ,Machhapuchhre , Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal other many more greatest views of mountains you never seen before which is make you the real adventure of life time. Beside day hiking , long treks through happy valley deep into the heart of mountains can be made. Thakalis, Gurungs, Magar, Manangis are the people that are found prevailing on the way. You will cross rhodondendron forest in trek, that is another attraction point. Other adventures like highest pass to lowest gorge (Kali Gandaki), subtropical to alpine vegetation climates are subject of interest.
Annapurna Circuit Trekking
Itinerary:
Day 01 Drive, Kathmandu to Beshi Sahar (6 hours)
Day 02 Beshi Sahar / Bahun Danda (1398 m.)
Day 03 Bahun Danda / Chyamje (1430 m.)
Day 04 Chyamje / Dharapani (1860 m.)
Day 05 Dharapani / Chame (2670 m.)
Day 06 Chame / Pisang (3200 m.)
Day 07 Pisang / Manang (3540 m.)
Day 08 Rest at Manang
Day 09 Manang / Yak Kharka (4018 m.)
Day 10 Yak Kharka / Thorang phedi (4450 m.)
Day 11 Thorang phedi / Thorang pass (5416 m.) descend to Muktinath (3800 m.)
Day 12 Muktinath / Kagbeni (2800 m.)
Day 13 Kagbeni / Marpha (2670 m.)
Day 14 Marpha / Kalopani (2530 m.)
Day 15 Kalopani / Tatopani (1190 m.)
Day 16 Tatopani / Shikha (1935 m.)
Day 17 Shikha / Ghorepani (2750 m.)
Day 18 Ghorepani / Tadapani (2590 m.)
Day 19 Tadapani / Ghandruk (1940 m.)
Day 20 Ghandruk / Nayapul / Pokhara, overnight hotel.
Day 21 Drive,Pokhara / Kathmandu (7 hours).
Trekking facts:
Maximum pax = 12 persons.
Minimum pax = 1 person.
Trekking Grade = Moderate
Maximu Altitude = 5416m.
Price details
Only 1 Person Euro � 80 P/P per day
Upto 2 persons Euro � 75 P/P per day
Upto 3 persons Euro � 70 P/P per day
Upto 4 persons Euro � 65 P/P per day
5 persons and above Euro � 60 P/P per day
What is included?
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Breakfast, Lunch and dinner with lodge on twin sharing basis in the trekking route.
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One Englsih or English and German speaking professional guide.
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Subtential numbers of porters during the trekking period.
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Insurance for the company crews.
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Subtential numbers of assistant guides (Sherpas).
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Hotel in Kathmandu on BB and twin sharing basis.
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Two full day sight seeing in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur city.
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All the overland transportation while staying in Kathmandu valley and drive to pokhara
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Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit fee.
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TIMS (TAAN permit fee) permit fee.
What is not included?
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International flight cost
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Trekkers' travel insurance including rescue cost if any situation of emergency arise.
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Bar bills while in the trekking.
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Tips for guide, sherpa and porters.
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Lunch and dinner while staying in Kathmandu.
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Airport tax at International Airport at the time of departure at Kathmandu international Airport.