Description

The Annapurna Circuit Trek, which was once called Annapurna Round, is among the most well-liked treks worldwide. This amazing trek is surrounded in the majestic Himalayas, offering a breathtaking views of the rough and rugged landscapes of the Himalayas . Everywhere you look, there will be jaw-dropping views of lush valleys and majestic peaks. Resting at high-altitude campgrounds, you may interact with local yak herders and enjoy the distinct flavor of yak cheese. Don't pass up the opportunity to discover undiscovered treasures like the serene Green Lake, which perfectly captures the beauty of its surrounds. Let this journey combine the wonders of nature with diverse cultural encounters to make lifelong memories. This ancient trekking route-trek reaches the border of the Tibetan plateau and descends beneath peaks of 6,000–8,000 meters from the Annapurna Range at Thorong La, one of the highest hiking passes in the world, at a height of 5,416 m/17769 ft. The journey passes through some of the world's most picturesque locations, towering mountains, and the world's deepest canyon. Some the mountains visible along the way are the Annapurna Massif (Annapurna I–IV) (8,091m), Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Pisang Peak, and Paungda Danda. A great opportunity to enjoy the area's biodiversity and natural beauty is offered by the trek. The trekking route lies in the Annapurna Conservation Area. Even though, the main trek attraction is the almighty peaks, there are variety of wildlife along the trail like the Himalayan Tahr, Red Panda, Snow leopard, Himalayan Monal, Langur monkeys, Himalayan Pica, musk deer and several bird species. The Annapurna Circuit is considered the world's best long-distance hike. However, the road work is endangering the trek's standing as a classic. It brought together a wide range of climate zones in its original form. From 600 meters above sea level in the tropical zones to 5,416 meters above sea level at Thorong La Pass on the ice peak. In addition, there is diversity in terms of culture, ranging from Tibetan culture in the Manang Valley and lower Mustang to Hindu settlements in the low foothills. This trek circles the Annapurna Massif and passes through two distinct river valleys. The journey begins at Dharapani, in the Marshyangdi River Valley, and finishes in the Kali Gandaki River Valley. The continuous construction of a road has shortened the trail and changed the communities. The hike traverses multiple rivers via both steel and wooden bridges, according to well-established and signposted pathways. Most trekkers take the anticlockwise route because the daily altitude rise is slower and passing across the difficult Thorong La pass is easier and safer.
Trek highlights:
  • Thorong La Pass
A 5,416-meter mountain pass that is one of the highest in the world.
  • The Annapurna Range
Breathtaking vistas of the Annapurna massif, which includes the 10th-highest peak in the world, Annapurna I (8,091m).
  • Diverse Landscape
Trekking through a variety of environments: from lush subtropical woods to high-altitude desert regions.
  • Cultural Diversity
Meeting and getting to know many ethnic groups, like the Gurungs, Thakalis, and Manangis, and learning about their distinct customs and cultures.
  • Muktinath Temple
Paying homage to the Muktinath location, which is considered sacred by both Buddhists and Hindus. Natural Hot Springs: After several days of hiking, unwind in Tatopani's natural hot springs, which provide refreshment.
  • Manang Valley
Discovering the charming Manang Valley, which is ringed by high peaks and has communities built in the traditional Tibetan manner.
  • Local Hospitality
Encountering welcoming locals and owners of teahouses along the way
  • Wildlife
observing a variety of animals in the Annapurna Conservation Area, such as musk deer, Himalayan blue sheep, and several bird species.
  • Panoramic views
taking in extensive views of snow-capped mountains, such as Machhapuchhre (6,993m), Nilgiri (7,061m), and Dhaulagiri (8,167m).
  • Suspension Bridges
Adding excitement to the walk, these thrilling suspension bridges cross deep river gorges.
  • Historically significant monasteries
exploring historic Buddhist monasteries and stupas along the route, which provides insights into the rich religious legacy of the area.
  • Local cuisine
Trying out delectable regional fare at teahouses along the way, like momos (dumplings), dal bhat (rice and lentil soup), and Tibetan bread.  

Included/Exclude

icon-checked Airport Pick up and drop
icon-checked All Ground Transportation during the trek
icon-checked 3 meals a day during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
icon-checked Teahouse Accommodation on twin sharing during the trek
icon-checked All necessary permits and tickets
icon-checked Expert guidance throughout the trek
icon-checked Staff insurance and expenses
icon-checked Provision for a first aid kit for emergencies
icon-checked Personal Medical Insurance
icon-checked Alcoholic, beverage and bakery item
icon-checked Personal expenses like water, battery charging, WIFI, hot shower, laundry
icon-checked Additional cost arising from unforeseen circumstances like weather, health issues, landslide, and physical strikes and vice versa
icon-checked Tips/Gratitude for the staffs

Tour Amenities

Tour Plan

  • Day 1: Kathmandu to Besisahar (800 m)
    Begin your journey from Kathmandu with a scenic 6-hour drive to Besisahar. Enjoy the picturesque countryside views along the way, including rivers, forests, and charming villages. Stop for lunch in Besisahar to taste local flavors and recharge for the adventure ahead. Spend the night in Besisahar. (181 kms, 5-6 hrs)
  • Day 2: Besisahar to Koto (2500 m)
    Continue your drive towards Koto, aiming to arrive by evening. Pause for a lunch break at Chamje to admire a stunning waterfall. Reach Koto, a charming village nestled amidst majestic mountains. Relax and soak in the scenic beauty. Spend the night in Koto. (58 km, 5-6 hr)
  • Day 3: Koto to Upper Pisang (3300 m)
    Trek towards Upper Pisang, enjoying breathtaking views along the way. Stop for a lunch break at Dhikur pokhari to admire the heavenly scenery. Arrive at Upper Pisang and unwind while marveling at the majestic Mt. Annapurna II and Chulu Peak. Spend the night in Upper Pisang. (16 km, 6 hr, 800m altitude gain)
  • Day 4: Upper Pisang to Ngawal (3600 m)
    Explore the ancient monastery in Upper Pisang before embarking on a hike to Green Lake, a newly opened gem with stunning vistas. Enjoy lunch in Ghyaru village, overlooking the majestic peaks of Annapurna II, IV, III, and Tilicho. Reach Ngawal for dinner and overnight stay. (10 km, 5 hr, 300 m altitude gain)
  • Day 5: Ngawal to Manang (3560 m)
    Take a lunch break at Munji or Braka, where you can even play basketball on one of the world's highest courts. Arrive in Manang, a bustling settlement rich in culture. Spend the night in Manang. (12 km, 5 hr, 40 m altitude loss)
  • Day 6: Acclimatization Day in Manang
    Explore ancient monasteries, Tibetan settlements, and a cultural museum. Immerse yourself in the local Himalayan lifestyle and recharge for the next day's adventure.
  • Day 7: Manang to Churi Ledar (4200 m)
    Enjoy lunch at Yak Kharka as you refuel for the journey ahead. Trek to Churi Ledar and soak in the tranquility of the village. Spend the night in Churi Ledar. (km, hr, altitude gain)
  • Day 8: Churi ledar to Thorong High Camp (4800 m)
    Stop for lunch at Thorong Phedi before a steep uphill climb to the high camp. Hike to a viewpoint at 4900 m for stunning mountain views. Spend the night at the high camp. (6.5 km, 4 hr, 600 m altitude gain)
  • Day 9: Thorong La Pass Day, Descend to Muktinath(3800 m)
    Start early with breakfast and begin the ascent to Thorong La Pass. Descend to Phedi for lunch before reaching Muktinath for the night. (13 km, 8 hr, 600 m altitude gain and 1600 m loss)
  • Day 10: Drive to Tatopani (1200 m)
    Drive to Tatopani and relax in the hot springs, a perfect reward after days of trekking. Spend the night in Tatopani. (72 km, 5 hr, 1600 m)
  • Day 11: Drive to Pokhara (750 m)
    After breakfast, drive to Pokhara, concluding the adventure. Express gratitude to your guide and staff, celebrating the achievement of reaching your goal. Feedback is appreciated and encouraged.

Tour Location

Manang Valley

Calendar & Price

Frequently ask Question

Accommodation during the trek?

This trek includes multiple nights at the mountain/lodges, where we will be selecting the best available lodge and hotels during the whole trip. Most of the rooms in the mountains will be provided with attached bathrooms but places where it is not available, we need to share common bathrooms. You can find some teahouses and lodges with good services on the trekking routes during your trekking days. But as you ascend higher they become more basic. Rooms are basic, almost every room consists of a twin beds with a mattress, pillow and blankets. You can share a room with a fellow trekker with whom you feel at ease. Although, each lodge has its own set of standards, please do not anticipate luxurious accommodations, particularly in the mountains. Most teahouses offer hot showers, boiled drinking water, extra blankets, charging stations, and WIFI for an additional fee. The price of teahouses is determined by the location and facilities/services they offer.

For trekking in the Himalayas, our body requires enough starch, protein and nutrition as food is the main source of energy for hiking on such vast Himalayan trails. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included in your trek package during the whole trek. Usually, lunch is served on the way to our destination and breakfast and dinner will be offered at the same hotel where we spend our night. The services are basic, with some popular western, Asian or local Nepalese menu which is the most popular and consumed. The most popular and common menu includes Dal-Bhat set, consisting of rice, lentils and vegetables, also, noodle items, spaghetti, pasta, momo (dumpling), Tibetan bread, chapatti, Local Tsampa Porridge, potatoes, sandwiches, macaroni, pizza, vegetable curry and many more. The desert items like Rice pudding, apple pie and chocolate pudding are available on the menu during the trek. Although there are lots of varieties of food, you cannot compare them with the choices available in large cities as local agricultural products are used to prepare meals on the trek. Some other ingredients which cannot be grown at the particular elevation are purchases from the market. Advance order of breakfast and dinner will be taken to save time on the trek; breakfast orders are usually taken after dinner and dinner orders are taken as soon as you arrive at the teahouse. Depending on the schedule of the day, our day will begin. Breakfast will be served in your lodge each morning, after which you will leave the hotel for next destination. An evening briefing will be given each day to let you know the plans for the next day. During noon, you will stop for lunch on the trail at any nearby lodge. At high-altitudes, it is strongly advised to drink hot liquid drinks with fresh vegetable and fruits. Drink plenty of water, not all at once but regularly on time intervals to keep you hydrated. It is always the best choice to avoid smoking cigarette, consuming too much alcohol, non-vegetarian foods like meat, caffeine containing drinks, hot chocolate, dairy and cheese products on high altitude treks as these things can increase the chance of getting altitude sickness and diarrhea.

There is no problem with drinking water availability. The majority of locations sell bottled mineral water, yet there is rarely a place to discard disposable bottles. We urge visitors to take whatever action they can to preserve the environment. Purchasing single-use plastic bottles is not something we advise. The trail is clear of bottles and trash when you purchase or bring your own Nalgene bottles for the hike. Another way to obtain drinking water is to fill up your water bottle at tea shops. The water in a number of guesthouses is filtered by Euro-guard. Tea establishments also sell boiled filter water, which is perfectly safe to drink but might not be very cheap for the duration of the hike. Avoid drinking river water as it is typically contaminated with sand and ice, and it might also contain animal feces and toilet runoff. Although the tap water in the lodges is better since it comes from high up, far from rivers and pure glaciers, it still needs to be treated. Use Lugols solution, often known locally as iodine drops (3 per liter), which are sold at Kathmandu's Thamel supermarkets. Another option are the tablets with a chlorine base, however the water does taste like them. As an alternative, you could get a Steripen, which is a little fragile to carry on the hike but uses UV to kill the bacteria. Modern technology makes the Aquaprove water purification tablet the finest choice. Above all, it is effective against every germ found in contaminated water. It is all-natural, tasteless, lightweight, and easy to use.

Trekking in Nepal's high altitudes requires the highest physical condition. It can be challenging without some pre-trek training or a high degree of fundamental fitness. To get ready for the hike, we advise jogging, walking, hiking up the hill, and using stairs instead of elevators and also some exercises including biking, rowing, and swimming. Basic further experience and strength required for Trekking: 1. The ability to hike for 6-7 hours a day, 2. To make your ascent considerably easier, we recommend that you prepare by running 4–5 kilometers at home while carrying some weight on your back. Alternatively, go for regular walks and runs on the treadmill, 3. You should go hiking with a full backpack on your back once a week if you live near an uphill place or mountain. Instead of using an elevator to travel up or down, utilize the steps if there are no mountains or steep hills nearby. Frequent biking, rowing, and swimming are other effective means of preserving your physical strength. 4. Drink lots of water and provide your body with frequent, modest meals that are high in nutrients. 5. Use a trek grading system to determine the kind of trekking that is best for you. There are four categories for the treks: easy, moderate, hard, and demanding. This trek is considered moderate. 6. Strive for your goals and the limits of your physical abilities. Don't exert yourself too much. Hiking is not an athletic endeavor. It is gratifying and soothing. 7. Walk normally as you feel comfortable. You won't have to hurry to catch up to the speedier walkers in the front because an assistant guide will always be at the back of the group. 8. Walking becomes easier while using trekking poles since they lessen the weight of the body and bag on the legs. 9. To prevent blisters, get a full trekking boot that fits your foot type, is supportive around the ankle, and has a durable Vibram sole.

Altitude sickness like nausea, breathing difficulties, and headache becomes common, but always let your guide know about your condition and situation High-tech facilities like Wi-fi and ATM get exorbitant at high lands like Manang, Peak season gives rise to the insufficiency of guest houses and lodges on Annapurna, so prior booking is a great option, Accommodations are economic with no luxurious items and extra facilities, There are some landslide risk areas on the trail which will be briefed by the guide everyday for possible risks.

Trekking's greatest risk is acute mountain sickness (AMS). When the body is exposed to a greater elevation in a little amount of time and is unable to adjust to the changing air pressures, anyone might become a victim of this illness. The oxygen content and air pressure drop as you fly higher. Although our bodies can withstand the shift, it will take some time for them to gradually adjust. It might be fatal if treatment is delayed and it becomes severe. To avoid it, you can take a few precautions.  Avoid going too quickly or too high.  Ascend steadily and reach the summit.  Go slowly and as high as seems comfortable for you.  Walk slowly and cut down on the amount of time you spend walking until you reach 2000 meters.  Sip a lot of water.  Get lots of sleep. Take extra time to relax if you feel that your body needs it.  Give up smoking and alcohol consumption.  Before beginning each day's hike, practice meditation and warm-up exercises.  For every 1000 meters of height rise, allow one day for acclimatization. There are two more serious but less common severe forms of altitude sickness. Both have the potential to be fatal. You must descend immediately to receive medical care. High-altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) causes the lungs to swell with excess fluid, which makes breathing difficult even when at rest. You experience extreme exhaustion, weakness, and perhaps a sense of suffocation. A dry cough, nose breathing, shortness of breath, fever, chest tightness, rapid heart rates, congestion, swelling, and fainting are the symptoms of HAPE. If HAPE is not promptly treated by lowering the altitude or using oxygen, it can be fatal. The main characteristic of High altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) is a buildup of fluid on the brain that causes swelling. There may be disarray, lack of cooperation, and even violent conduct. Additional symptoms of HACE include hallucinations, unconsciousness, fever, exhaustion, photophobia, hypertension, coma, dyspnea, and difficulty walking. If HACE is not treated right away, it may be fatal. By quickly descending, altitude sickness's early symptoms can be alleviated. You should consult a physician, nevertheless, if you are suffering from extremely severe acute symptoms of mountain sickness. Acetazolamide is a medication that helps relieve dyspnea and minimize the symptoms of altitude sickness. Additionally, you might receive the steroid Dexamethasone. However, it is never advised to use such medications until the situation is harsh.

Leave No Traces, Only the Footprints! Remove your own trash. To promote sustainable tourism, we plan eco-friendly travel and engage in responsible ecotourism. The absence of a strong waste management program in Nepal has resulted in considerable harm to the trekking trail. Behave and travel responsibly. It is our preference that all of our customers bring their trash, keep it in a bag or container, and properly dispose of it in a dustbin or designated area.

Your guides, porters, and staff do not receive pay for tips, although it is much appreciated. Tipping is generally recognized in Nepalese culture as a kind of gesture of gratitude ("Dhanyabaad") for excellent service. Usually, recommendations are given at the conclusion of the hike, and it's ideal to do this as a group. On the final day of the walk, most groups offer the tips.

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