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Annapurna Circuit Trek-20 days

A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.

Offered by Everest Expedition Tours and Travels Pvt.

Duration20 days
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01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Trek Duration: 20 Days Accommodation: Tea House/Lodges Attractions: Thorangla Pass, Poon hill, Ghorepani, Pokhara, Ghandruk, Upper Mustang, Jomsom. Group size: Minimum 1 or 2 Trekking Grade: Moderate to challenging Max. Altitude: 5416 m. Mode of travel: Flight and land Transportation Best Month: September/October/November/ March/April/May Annapurna Circuit trek is considered one of the best trekking destinations in the world. The trek takes you 200-230 km approximately as it circles around whole of Mt. Annapurna massif. It passes through the world’s deepest gorge of Kali Gandaki river to 5416 m high Thorang La Pass. The scenery of picturesque native Gurung, Magar & Sherpa villages, terraced farmland, stunning landscapes, passes & over glacier rivers and waterfalls provide the trekkers an awe-inspiring backdrop. Circumventing the Annapurna massif crossing the anti-clockwise direction, the trail runs from foothills of Annapurna to Manang, Thrang La Phedi, Mustang, Muktinath, Ghorepani & Poon Hill. This trek is a combination of a wide variety of climatic zones from the tropics to the arctic and the cultural diversity from Hindu villages at foothills to the Tibetan culture at Manang & Mustang. This trek is suitable for both trekkers and mountaineers. Annapurna Circuit Trek offers good network of tea houses facilities(small, family run lodges/guesthouse superb accommodation and food for trekkers and climbers). We take excellent care of your transportation, accommodation, permits, and other travel necessities. With our remarkable team of the guide, porters, and cooks you are guaranteed to enjoy your trekking in Nepal.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Greetings at Kathmandu airport & transfer to hotel. — Day 2: Kathmandu valley sight seeing, briefing & preparation. — Day 3: Drive to Besishahar. — Day 4: Trek to Dharapani. — Day 5: Trek to Chame. — Day 6: Trek to Lower Pisang. — Day 7: Trek to Manang. — Day 8: Acclimatization day. — Day 9: Trek to Laddar. — Day 10: Trek to Thorang Phedi. — Day 11: Trek to Muktinath via Thorang La Pass. — Day 12: Trek to Jomsom. — Day 13: Trek to Tatopani. — Day 14: Trek to Ghorepani. — Day 15: Explore Poon Hill & trek to Tadapani. — Day 16: Trek to Ghandruk. — Day 17: Trek to Nayapul & drive to Pokhara. — Day 18: Fly yo Kathmandu. — Day 19: Rest day in Kathmandu. — Day 20: Departure (Transfer to Kathmandu airport). —

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Greetings at Kathmandu airport & transfer to hotel. —+

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Day 2Kathmandu valley sight seeing, briefing & preparation. —+

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Day 3Drive to Besishahar. —+

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Day 4Trek to Dharapani. —+

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Day 5Trek to Chame. —+

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Day 6Trek to Lower Pisang. —+

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Day 7Trek to Manang. —+

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Day 8Acclimatization day. —+

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Day 9Trek to Laddar. —+

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Day 10Trek to Thorang Phedi. —+

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Day 11Trek to Muktinath via Thorang La Pass. —+

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Day 12Trek to Jomsom. —+

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Day 13Trek to Tatopani. —+

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Day 14Trek to Ghorepani. —+

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Day 15Explore Poon Hill & trek to Tadapani. —+

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Day 16Trek to Ghandruk. —+

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Day 17Trek to Nayapul & drive to Pokhara. —+

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Day 18Fly yo Kathmandu. —+

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Day 19Rest day in Kathmandu. —+

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Day 20Departure (Transfer to Kathmandu airport). —+

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KNOW WHAT'S COVERED

What's included in your experience

Included

  • All airports-hotel-airports transfer as per itinerary.
  • Kathmandu Hotel two nights with breakfast and bed and breakfast plan.
  • Pokhara to kathmandu flight tickets for clients & guide only 15 kg luggage allowed.(10 kg big bag and 5 kg hand bag).
  • Best available lodge and tea house accommodation during the trek.
  • All food; breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trekking.
  • Domestic flights and exit taxes.
  • A trekking or hiking leader - Fluent English speaking, experienced, knowledgeable with assistant trek guide (4 hikers:1 assistant guide) and needed Sherpa porters (2 trekkers:1 porter) together with their payments, insurance, gears, foods and accommodations.
  • All necessary national park fees, permits and paper works (Annapurna Conservation Area permits and TIMS).
  • Entire administration and local taxes.
  • All guide and porter salary.
  • Fresh Fruit after dinner everyday.
  • 1 pc snickers  or mars chocolate each person every day.
  • 3 cup tea, or Coffee with meal B/L/D.
  • Trekking certificate.
  • Complimentary Trekking Kit bag.
  • Farewell dinner.
  • Trekking map.
  • Medical kit.

Not included

  • Nepal Visa fees on your airport arrival (You should bring accurate USD cash and two passport size picture).
  • Personal expenses (Shopping, Laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water or boiled water, Phone calls, hot shower etc).
  • Your Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (This apply also early come back from trek then the fixed itinerary).
  • Medical/Travel/Accidental/personal insurance.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu than above itinerary.
  • International fare/arrival taxes/departure taxes to and from Kathmandu.
  • Tips for guides and porters /Donations.
  • Rescue in case of emergency.
  • Any expenses incurred due to unexpected circumstances.
  • Any other expenses not mentioned in “cost includes” section.
PLAN AHEAD

Essential trip information

Before you go

Extra Info

Fitness & eligibility

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Meeting point

Kathmandu

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