Annapurna Circuit Trek- 14 Days
Over View
The 14 days Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most fantastic trek which takes you through the diverse Himalayan culture, tradition, religion of mountainous local community of Nepal. This trek offers you an opportunity to walk through beautiful rhododendron forest and vibrant local communities at high Himalayan region of Nepal. We will pass through beautiful temples, monasteries, local communities, beautiful farm lands etc.
The most rewarding gift of this trek is we will have magnificent view of Mt Dhaulagiri(8167m)-world's seventh highest mountain and Annapurna-I (world's tenth highest mountain). Besides this we will have opportunity to see dozens of beautiful mountains above 6000m and 7000m.
Thorong la pass is one of the highest pass(5416m). From where we see stunning view of gorgeous mountains. This trek takes us beautiful area of Manang, Mustang and Jomsom and explore different landscapes and tradition of mountain people. This trek really make you happy and feel blessed.
Details Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu Airport, A representative of Himalayan Encyclopedia will wait outside of the airport with your name signage to welcome you to the beautiful country Nepal. He/She will take you to the hotel. In the day, there will be trip briefing. We will provide you much more information in the briefing which help you to prepare the trip nicely. In the evening you can explore touristic city Thamel. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel.
Maximum Altitude :1350m/4429ft
Accommodation : Hotel
Meals : Dinner
Driving :7-8 hrs.
Travel Distance: 121 Km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hiking :6 hrs.
Travel Distance: 12.6 Km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hiking :5 hrs.
Travel Distance: 15.7 Km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hiking : 5 hrs.
Travel Distance: 14 Km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hiking :4 hrs.
Travel Distance:
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hiking : 3-4 hrs.
Travel Distance: 10 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hiking :7-8 hrs.
Travel Distance: 16.5 Km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Travel Distance: 16 Km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Flying : 30 min.
Travel Distance: 159 Km(By road)
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We begin our journey to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus . The tourist bus leaves around 7 AM from Pokhara. We will follow the same road to Kathmandu. Driving from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes about 6-7 hours. If you think to take flight, it only takes 30 minutes.
Accommodation : Hotel
Your wonderful journey to Nepal come to an end today. A representative of Himalayan Encyclopedia will drop to you at the airport, about 3 hours before your flight. We say Good Bye for this time and hope to see you in Nepal again for the next holiday .
Cost Includes
- All airport/hotel transfer by private vehicle
- Surface transportation from Kathmandu to Besisahar and Besisahar to Syange by private vehicle
- A night accommodation in 3 star category hotel in Pokhara with BB plan.
- Two night accommodation at 3 star category hotel in Kathmandu.
- Accommodation at Tea Houses(on a twin sharing basis) during the trek.
- Daily meals(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
- National Park Permit
- Rural Municipality Permit
- A Government Licensed, English speaking Trekking Guide.
- Porters to carry your baggage(1 porter for 2 clients)
- All the cost for food, accommodation, salary, accidental insurance for Guide and Porter.
- Duffel Bag, Sleeping bag and Down Jacket during the trek.
- Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Route Map
- First Aid Kit.
Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- All meals & accommodation in Kathmandu before and after the journey.
- Lunch & dinner in Pokhara and Kathmandu
- Visa Cost
- Travel Insurance
- All soft drinks including water
- Snacks and all types of refreshment items.
- Laundry, Telephone expenses, Electricity charges, Wi Fi, Hot Shower
- Personal trekking gears
- Make sure your travel insurance has to cover high altitude emergency evacuation and hospital expenses
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara due to early or late departure to the trek or early return from the trek.
- Additional cost incurred due to cause beyond our control such as landslides, weather condition, illness, strikes, changes of government policies etc.
- Tips to the Guide and Porter
.How high is Annapurna Circuit Trek ?
The starting point of Annapurna Circuit Trek Syange/Jagat is 1000m and highest point Thorang la Pass is 5416m.
2.How fit do I need to go trekking to Annapurna Circuit Trek ?
Annapurna Circuit Trek is not very difficult trek. Although, average fitness is required to complete this trek. We walk so many ups and downs through the stone path, forest and mountains side, cross so many bridges, walk along the ridges of the mountains.
3.Where am I sleeping at night ?
After walking long hours in the day in the mountains, we need to require good sleep in the night. You will sleep at the Tea houses having basic facilities. You will provide enough blankets and sleeping bags which helps to warm your bed in the mountains. Except high elevation area, you will have good sleep. In high elevation area, if you manage to sleep few hours, that will be also ok because we can sleep next day when coming down.
4.Which is the best season to Trekking in Annapurna Circuit Trek ?
Annapurna Circuit Trek can be done throughout the year. Although in the monsoon season(June & July), It rains a lot. And in the winter, it snows heavily in the high mountainous region.
Best time to do this trek is
March- April- May
September-October-November
- How easy or difficult Annapurna Circuit Trek ?
Annapurna Circuit Trek is moderate to strenuous trek. Lower section, you will feel easier but when we gain elevation, we might feel strenuous. In high elevation, we make our pace slow to achieve our mission.
6.Is drinking water easily available during the trek ? Is it safe ?
We can find mineral water in the Tea Houses which is 100% safe to drink. If you are using tap water for Drinking, You can use water purification tablets. Due to national park rules and regulation in some section, We cannot buy water bottles. We need to use boiled and filtered water which we can find in the Tea Houses.
7.How do we Travel from Kathmandu to Syange/Jagat ?
We will reach to Syange/Jagat by private vehicle, which takes about 7-8 hrs. We drive along side of Trishuli and Marshyandi river with the specular view of local houses, farmlands, beautiful hills etc.
8.What food do we get in mountain?
We normally get local hygienic and fresh foods. Although there will be different varieties of Chinese, Continental, Indian foods. Your Guide will help you to choose the foods from the Menu.
9.What happens if I get sick in the mountain?
Having minor health issue is normal in mountains. You may have common cold, minor headache which is common in mountain. But if you have serious high altitude sickness, we have to come back. In worst case helicopter evacuation will be done.
10. what kind of accommodation we can get during the trek ?
The Tea House in the mountain will be basic. Although we can find room having attach bathroom, in some areas. you have to inform in an advance if you want more facilities room.