Annapurna Circuit Trek

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Annapurna Circuit Trek, one of the most well-known classic treks in the world. The region is also rich in terms of unique culture, tradition and lifestyle of people. Magnificent scenery, assorted cultures, forests, lakes and glaciers combine to make it one of the most charming areas for the travelers.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’
    • Enjoy your drive to Syange or Jagat via Besishahar
    • Explore Dharapani which is one of the large villages in the Manang valley
    • Enjoy the most sensational views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV
    • See your selves in the U-shaped valley of Manang between two giant snow peaks
    • See panoramic views of the mountain peaks, such as Annapurna, Pisang peak
    • Experience of a lifetime – crossing the famous high pass, Thorong La

What's this trip about?

    Annapurna Circuit Trek, one of the most well-known classic treks in the world. The region is also rich in terms of unique culture, tradition and lifestyle of people. Magnificent scenery, assorted cultures, forests, lakes and glaciers combine to make it one of the most charming areas for the travelers.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Nepal

Attractions

  • Durbar Square
  • Himalayas
  • Kathmandu

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • All accommodation in 3 star (by Nepalese Standard) hotels in cities- twin sharing rooms
    • All Ground transportation
    • Kathmandu sightseeing with city tour guide
    • Full board meal 3 times a day during the trek and 3 cups of tea / Coffee
    • Govt. trained guide and necessary no. of porters with their insurance, salary and meals
    • One cultural show and dinner
    • National park entry fees and TIMS permit card
    • All Domestic Flights according to the itinerary in fixed wing aircraft

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Epic Adventures. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Epic Adventures display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to your hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Preparation for the Trek

Meals: Breakfast

Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. The day will also be for finalizing official procedure and other necessary arrangements. You will be also briefed on the natu...

Day 3: Drive Kathmandu to Syange/ Jagat [1100m/3608 ft]: 8 to 10 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Overnight stay at Syange or Jagat Guesthouse.

We begin our journey at dawn as we have an 8 to 10 hour drive to arrive at our trek starting point at Syange or Jagat via Besishahar. While enroute we see the beautiful co...

Day 4: Trek Syange or Jagat to Dharapani [1,960m/6,430ft]: 7 to 8 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Overnight stay at Dharapani.

After breakfast we begin our trek. We enter the Manang district after crossing a large bridge near Tal. Our upcoming trail continuously traverses through barley, rice and potato fields to the village of Kodo to Dharapani. Dharapani is one of the large villages in the Manang valley.

Day 5: Dharapani to Chame [2,710m/8,891ft]: 5 to 6 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Overnight at Chame.

Today we trek on steep forest ridges. Don’t forget to look up though as we will be treated to some of the most sensational views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m/24,688ft). Small hot springs add relief on our long day of hard trekking.

Day 6: Chame to Pisang [3,300m/10824ft]: 5 to 6 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Overnight at Lower Pisang.  

A steep and narrow path through a very dense forest will bring us to a dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. As the trail opens up we welcome the surrounding views of the...

Day 7: Upper Pisang to Manang [3,500m/11,482ft]: 6 to 7 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Overnight at Manang.

Today we will have the choice of two routes. If we take the upper route (highly recommended), through Upper Pisang via Geru, we will be treated to outstanding Himalayan sceneries. The panoramic vi...

Day 8: Manang: Rest Day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Today is our scheduled acclimatization day. It is not recommended to stay still so a short walk to higher altitude is suggested to help get acclimatized with the altitude. The next two days will be very challenging and tirin...

Day 9: Manang to Yak Kharka [4,110m/13,484ft]: 3 to 4 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Overnight stay at Yak Karka.

From Manang village, the trail crosses a stream, climbs to the village of Tenki above Manang and then continues to climb out of the Marshyangdi Valley turning northwest along the valley of...

Day 10: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi [4,600m/15,092ft]: 3 to 4 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Overnight at Thorong Phedi.

Today we make our way to the foot of the pass, Thorong Phedi. Thorong Phedi is a small busy settlement catering to the needs of tired trekkers and climbers. Trekkers use this point as a Bas...

Day 11: Thorong Phedi to Thorong La (5416m/17764ft) to Muktinath [3,800/12,467ft]: 7 to 8 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Overnight at Muktinath.

We reach the climax of our Annapurna circuit trek today. It will be an unforgettable experience of a lifetime – crossing the famous high pass, Thorong La (5416m/17764ft). An early start is impo...

Day 12: Drive Muktinath to Tatopani [1,200m/3937ft]: 6 to 8 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Overnight stay at Tatopani.

Today, as there are vehicles available (bus or jeep), we take advantage of it to drive along a plateau above the Kali Gandaki – the world`s deepest gorge. The barren landscape of this area ...

Day 13: Tatopani to Ghorepani [2,850m/9,350ft]: 7 to 8 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Overnight at Ghorepani.

While walking, we see the lifestyle of the people in the midland villages of Nepal. Ghara and Sikha are the villages with terraced and inclined farmlands. We gradually walk up the steep ascent ...

Day 14: Ghorepanito Tadapani [2,710m/8,891ft]: 6 to 7 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Overnight stay at Tadapani.

At dawn, we ascend to Poon Hill (3,210m/10,531ft) to catch the moment of the spectacular sunrise over the whole Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs and surrounding rice terraces. Poon Hill is ...

Day 15: Tadapani to Ghandruk toPokhara [850m/2,789ft]: 6 to 7 hrs trek and 1 hr drive

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Overnight in Pokhara

Through the Rhododendron forest, we trek down today to Ghandruk, the second-largest Gurung settlement in Nepal. Gurung is one of the most popular and culturally rich ethnic groups in Nepal. After ...

Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu: 6 hrs drive

Meals: Dinner. 

After breakfast, we start our drive back to Kathmandu. It will be better to sit on the left side of the bus to enjoy the scenery along the way. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we will be escorted to our hotel and we spend a leisurely afternoon, perha...

Day 17: Farewell Friend

Meals: Breakfast

We are saying good bye to the mountains as journey in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organise the photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximat...

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Price From $999
Price per day$59
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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Epic Adventures is a Nepalese owned and operated adventure company offering adventures to all parts of Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tibet.  We pride ourselves on giving back to the local community we operate in, so we will always use local produce and hire locally where possible on all our trips.  In order to practice responsible tourism, our company is guided by the motto ‘Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints’.  We design our itineraries and operate in the field guided by the principles of ecotourism and sustainable tourism.

The philosophy of Epic Adventures is that we want to show you the most beautiful and remote sides to the Himalaya, and for you to be able to immerse yourself into the culture of the places we visit.

We pride ourselves on the safety and comfort we offer our clients

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flight, Airport tax and Nepal Visa fee $40 for 30 days
    • Major meals in Cities
    • Monuments entrance fees in Kathmandu tour
    • All personal expenses such as bar bills, water, extra tea / coffee, snacks, shower, battery re-charge, laundry charge etc.
    • Personal clothing and gears, sleeping bag and Down jacket for trek
    • Tips for guide and porter
    • Cost raised by flight cancellation, emergency rescue charges , landslide, weather, political unrest, illness, re-routing etc which are not within our control
    • Personal Travel Insurance
Cancellation policy

Any cancellation by a client must be made in writing and acknowledged by the company.  The date on which the request to cancel is received by the company or agent will determine the cancellation charge applicable.  The cancellation charges detailed as a percentage of the total tour price:

  • Cancellation 60 days or more before departure: Loss of Deposit
  • Cancellation 59-21 days before departure: 50% of the cost of the booking
  • Cancellation less than 21 days before departure: 100% of the cost of the booking

The client is strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of making the booking.  Please note that no refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has begun.  No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, meals or services not utilised

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Age Requirements
12 years and up
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Trip ID
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