Annapurna Circuit Trek - 17 Days

Detail Itinerary

Day 01Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.Upon arrival at Kathmandu, Backpacker Expedition Treks Pvt. Ltd will be your trustworthy travel companion until you depart for your home country. We will accommodate our valued customers in the three-star hotel in Kathmandu. We take care of the room and breakfast of our valued customers during their stay in Kathmandu Valley.

Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Synge/Jagat (1100m) Drive along the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway to Dumre and then follow the narrow road by the Marsyangdi River to BesiSahar and again jeep drive to synge or Jagat It takes about 6 hours.

Day 03Trek Jagat to Dharapani (1960mwe will depart Jagat on foot. Our trail winds up to Chyamje. After crossing a suspension bridge, the path takes us uphill through the oak forest. We’ll maintain taking walks for some time till it emerges into a valley. We pass the village of Kodo and ascend to the village of Dharapani.

Day 04Trek Dharapani to Chame (2630m)On day four of the Annapurna Circuit trek the trail climbs along the mule music right into a fir forest after which follows the river along the better all oak and maple trees. at the manner you will be awe- struck through fantastic perspectives of fundamental Himalayan peak

Day 05Trek Chame to Pisang (3300m) Our trial now follows a steep and narrow river valley winding via deep woodland. The view of Pisang peak and Annapurna II on our way is genuinely awesome.

Day 06Trek Pisang to Manang (3570m)This day we can take the upper course to Manang thru Ghyaru - Ngawal – Mungji. we will revel in more breathtaking surroundings because the towering, majestic peaks crush our senses with panoramic perspectives of Annapurna, Pisang top, and numerous others. we can note an exchange in the landscape and vegetation from these days. The cold dry weather creates a far harsher surroundings. Our short visit to Barge monastery, the largest in the entire district of Manang might be memorable.

Day 07Manang - Rest daytoday is set apart for acclimatization to the better altitude. We’ll spend our time journeying the monastery with an aspect journey to Gangapurna Lake. We can also look around the neighborhood villages and visit the Himalayan Rescue association sanatorium.

Day 08Trek Manang to Yak Kharka (4,110m)From Manang village, the trail crosses a stream, ascends to the village of Tenki above Manang, after which keeps climbing out of the Marshyangdi Valley turning northwest up the valley of Jarsang Khola. We’ll then observe the valley northward, passing pastures and a scrub of juniper timber, as it gradually gains elevation. similarly on we pass the small village of Ghunsa - a cluster of flat dust roofs just under the trailhead. Now the path is going via meadows where horses and yaks contentedly graze. We cross the river on a wood bridge and passing ancient Mani wall in a pleasant meadow earlier than arriving at another small village - Yak Kharka. mild however sluggish ascent is the important thing to keeping off altitude issues.

Day 09Trek Yak kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,600m)On day 9 we will make our way to the foot of the bypass to Throng Phedi. this is a small but busy agreement catering to the needs of tired trekkers and climbers. groups inclusive of ours use this factor as a base camp. some contributors of the organization might want to hike to the excessive Camp nowadays to make next day less difficult for them –despite the fact that the Backpacker Treks group have reservations about this. there may be a difficult day deliberate for day after today and we stop at Thorong Phedi so as to sleep soundly (rather than danger a less non violent night time inside the higher altitude at excessive Camp).

Day 10Trek Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3800m) crossing over Thorong La Pass (5416m)we will make an early start on our climb to the skip. We need to be fresh for the preliminary stage of ascent is very steep. As we approach the height the trail becomes slushy from melting snow. After making our way thru rocky ridges, we arrive on the pinnacle of the bypass (5416m). The pinnacle gives an indescribably magnificent 360-degree landscape of snow-capped peaks extending northwards into Tibet. looking again, we are able to see numerous peaks of Annapurna and in the front of us is the beautiful gorge of Kali Gandaki. Our path then descends steeply all the way down to Muktinath (3800m) - an crucial pilgrimage sight for Hindus. it's far a special location and domestic to many ethnic Tibetans and devout Buddhists.

Day 11Trek Muktinath to Jomsom (2600m) After touring the holy temple of Muktinath, we are near finishing the Annapurna Circuit Trek as we hike to Jomsom.

Day 12Trek from jomsom to Ghasa (2013m.)Trek from jomsom to Ghasa (2013m.) which takes about 7 hours.from the trail can see the mt.Dhauagiri,Nilgiri,and Annapurna ranges

Day 13Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani (1189 m.) Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani (1189 m.) which takes about 5 hours it amazing place for overnight to have hot spring bath

Day 14Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani (2853 m.) The trail gives you dual experience i.e. lavish rhododendron forest view and the steep upwards hill walk tiredness. The body starts draining out but the soul remains busy in the majestic view of the lust forests and the chirping sounds of birds on the route. The casual talk with the trekkers and porters on the way to Ghorepani would also gives you chance to explore the sociological and anthropological experience.

Day 15Trek from Ghorepani to Pokhara which takes about 4 and half hours. The main feature of this part of the trek is the opportunity to see the sunrise from Poon Hill. We recommend fellow trekkers to move early to Poon Hill for the earliest view of sunrays in the snow capped mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), VarahaShikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), LamjungHimal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks. We again descend back to Ghorepani for breakfast and get ready for trek Ghorepani to Pokhara.

Day 16Drive back Pokhara to Kathmandu.Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu in the selected luxurious vehicle gives you the trailers of things to come in our journey. As we set our journey from the Pokhara along the Trishuli and Marshyangdi river amidst green forests. -

Day 17Departure to final Destination (Farewell) We always feel very sad at this very juncture that our companion of trekking for the moment ends here and in the meantime we also feel relaxed that we were able to serve you with the best trekking experience that you ever get in your lifetime while trekking. We would leave no stone unturned to make your customers feel important and happy. We always take suggestions and encourage our valued customers to promote Nepal and Trekking in Nepal.

Upon Arrival 

Welcome to Nepal!!! Upon arrival in Tribhuwan International Airport Backpacker’s Airport Representatives will pick you up. The travelling plans and agenda’s will be discussed.

Lodging 

Backpacker believes in providing home away from home experience for our valued guests. The accommodation in Kathmandu would be of your choice and level. However, the usual accommodation provided by the company is three star or similar upscale Hotel in downtown. The lodging in trekking would be clearly mentioned in itinerary.

Meals and drinking Water

The meal in Kathmandu would just be a Breakfast as the lodging in Kathmandu is of B&B (Bed and Breakfast) type. While trekking we provide breakfast, lunch and dinner to our guest. The quantity of the food would be unlimited and will be assisted by our guides for the selection of food. The varieties in food would depend on season and availability. However Soup, Noodles, Rice and Seasonal Veggies are common in the trekking area. For breakfast we provide bread, eggs and cereals. We provide necessary assistance while purchasing the water, biscuits, and tender beverages at shops in the location. There are some safe drinking public taps in the trekking area where our guides will escort you.You could purchase bottled mineral water or ask to fill your bottle with boiled water on the accommodation.

Visa requirement 

You may attain a Nepal access visa effortlessly upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan international airport itself. A multiple entry tourist visa for 30 days may be obtained via paying USD 40. Similarly, ninety days multiple entry traveler visas can be obtained for USD 100. Keep in mind to bring 2 passport size pictures with you.

International flight accessibility to Nepal

Tribhuvan international Airport is the only global airport in Nepal situated in Kathmandu, Nepal. High-quality connecting flight from Europe to Kathmandu are Silk Air through Singapore, Etihad from Abu Dhabi, Qatar airways via Doha, Thai airways through Bangkok and Dragon Air through Hongkong. In addition, from America, we've North West or Cathay Pacific to Hongkong and connect with Nepal airlines (RA) to Kathmandu. From Australia, we've Silk Air and Dragon Air that connects at once to Kathmandu or fly with the aid of Quantas to Bangkok and hook up with Thai airlines to Kathmandu.

Airport tax: Airport tax is not relevant for both domestic and international flight.

Customs Formalities 

Your luggage should be declared and cleared via the customs of the port of access. Personal results are approved unfastened access. The duty on articles delivered through the traveler varies according to the extent and price of the products. A traveler can also bring dutiable items like tobacco and liquors, in the prescribed restrict free of responsibility. Wearing narcotic, hands, ammunition are strictly prohibited. Tourists are required to refill disembarkation and embarkation cards upon their arrival and departure.

Inexperienced Channel

The passengers who arrive at the Tribhuvan international Airport (TIA) with none dutiable items can access via the green Channel for short clearance without a bags test. If you are wearing any dutiable articles, you'll have to bypass thru the crimson Channel for exact customs clearance.

Import

Passengers are allowed to deliver some objects to Nepal free of duty too. You could bring cigarettes (2 hundred)/cigars (50), distilled liquor (one 1.15 liter bottle), and movie (15 rolls). You may additionally bring the subsequent articles free of duty on a condition that you take them out with you while you leave: binoculars, movie or video camera, still digital camera, pc, and transportable track gadget.

Export

Tourists are strictly prohibited to export items over a hundred year’s vintage (sacred photographs, paintings, manuscripts). They're valued for subculture and non secular reasons.  So, do not buy such objects. They are Nepal's cultural history and belong here. The branch of Archaeology at Ram shah direction close to Singha Durbar has to certify all steel statues, sacred artwork and comparable items before they are allowed to be sent or achieved.

Currency and Foreign Exchange

At the airport, there are foreign exchange counters in which you can exchange your currency. We propose you to trade the currency best via banks and licensed forex centre. Day by day overseas charges is determined via Nepal Rastra financial institution. The trade fees are posted on every day newspaper or the bank’s official website www.Nrb.Org.Np. The unit of the Nepalese currency is Rupee.  1 Rupee = 100 paisa. Nepal rupee notes come in Rs. Five, 10, 20, 50, 500, a thousand.

Journey insurance

We strongly suggest you have journey insurance while traveling to Nepal. You ought to depart with a replica of your coverage whilst you are away on tour.

High Altitude sickness

You might be afflicted by mild to extreme symptoms of high altitude sickness but our team of expert guides will assist you in avoiding the sickness. So, we endorse you to take good enough time acclimatizing inside the mountain surroundings. Consumption of plenty of water and liquid in ordinary basis is very critical to limit High Altitude Sickness.While you trek inside the Himalayas, we advocate you to halt the trek relaxation at the guesthouse. If the signs are serious, it becomes essential to descend to the lower altitude. In the case of emergency, you will be right away airlifted to Kathmandu city for further remedy.

Equipment

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Booking method

To confirm your booking, you need to fill up a booking form and put up a copy of a cutting-edge passport. Similarly, we also require a 20% deposit to assure your booking; this permits us to make astute preparations on your behalf. Deposits can be made via bank transfer or by means of credit card. The last 80% of the reserving costs may be paid upon your arrival in Kathmandu.  We're government registered and the member of TAAN, NMA, and NTB. We assure that your trek and cash is secure with us. If you need further information regarding your journey please be in touch with us our representatives are ready 24/7 to serve you. See more at: http://www.backpackertreks.com