Annapurna Circuit Trek
18 Days
Highest Altitude : 5416m, (Thorang-LA)
Min People : 2
Difficulty : Moderate to Extraneous
Best Season : Oct-Nov | April-May
Routes : Kathmandu | Dharapani | Chame | Pisang | Manang | Shree kharka | Tilicho | Shree kharka | Yak kharka| Thorangphedi | Thorang La | Muktinath | Jomsom | Pokhara | Kathmandu
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Tour Details
Kathmandu (Google Map)
Summit Adventures can run the Everest Base Camp trek for group of any size. But generally it will be better to have a maximum of twelve to fifteen people, as we have found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if we would like to make a group booking for more than twelve people together, Summit Adventures can arrange this too.
All accommodations for Everest base camp trek are in local lodges on twin or multiple sharing bases included in the trip cost. During the trip, we will spend three nights in a Deluxe category hotel in Kathmandu and during our trek we will spend 17 nights at standard tea house or at lodge or at hotel in which there are unheated rooms with wooden beds and foam mattresses. However tea houses or lodges of some places are basic with shared washing and toilet facilities. If we are a solo traveler, we will share a room with someone else of same sex of our group or from other group also. If we prefer a single room, we may indicate our preference and get single rooms on request by paying single supplement with additional cost. There are several places that do not allow single accommodations in the Everest Region.
During this trek, we can enjoy typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines as well as all types of international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, and Indian.) from pizza and Chips to apple pie. We can even enjoy hot chocolates, variety of breads, variety of drinks, and snacks. Breakfast of a day will be served from the tea house or lodge menu where we spend the night. Lunch will be served on the way to destination and dinner and breakfast will be served at the tea house where you spend the night. A Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served during our stay in Kathmandu.
Price Includes
- Airport/ Hotel/Airport pick up and drop by Private AC Vehicle as per group size.
- 03 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu at Hotel Le Himalaya or Similar on MAP.
- 02Nights accommodation in Pokhara at Hotel Lakeside Retreat or Similar on MAP.
- Jomsom / Pokhara/Kathmandu Airfare.
- Accommodation during the trekking at the best available guest house or trekkers’ lodges.
- English/Hindi speaking experienced trekking guide.
- One porter for 2 person’s luggage (up to 25 kgs).
- Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Fee.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS).
- All related insurance of guide & porters.
- Domestic airport taxes of Jomsom and Pokhara.
- All related taxes and service charges.
Price Excludes
- Lunch at Kathmandu.
- Journey up to Kathmandu & From Kathmandu.
- Transit food in Air jorney.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Entry fees of different sightseeing places at Kathmandu.
- Any personal nature cost, Beverages, Excess baggage charges.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, Hot Water, bottle
or boiled water, shower, Soft Drink etc) - Tips for Guides and Porters.
- GST 5% Additional on Total Billing.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return
- Company travel diary and pen
- Down jacket in returnable basis
- Duffal bag for luggage
Itinerary
DAY 01: KATHMANDU ARRIVAL (1337M).
Arrive at KATHMANDU Airport. After landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport, we will be greeted by a representative of Summit Adventures who will drop us off at our hotel. We then check-in at the hotel, freshen up and take a rest. In the evening, trekking program briefing. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Included Meals: Dinner
DAY 02: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING.
After breakfast, start Kathmandu valley sightseeing including; Shri Pashupatinath Temple, Budhhanilkantha Temple (Sleeping Bishnu) &Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple).Afternoon, visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Rest of the day is for packing and preparation for trek. Overnight at Hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Dinner
DAY 03: KATHMANDU TO DHARAPANI (1943) -9 HOURS.
Drive Kathmandu to Beshi Sahar and further drive to Dharapani entering Manang district from Taal and crossing a large suspension bridge.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
DAY 04: DHARAPANI TO CHAME (2670 M) - 6 HOURS
After breakfast the trail leads to the west in Manaslu, forming a splendid backdrop of Annapurna II appearing occasionally to the south. As you continue, Annapurna range offers a splendid view. Overnight stay at Trekker’s Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
DAY 05: NAMCHE BAZAAR: ACCLIMATIZATION
This is the first of the two days set aside for "acclimatization". Health
experts recommend us to stay active and moving during the rest day too
instead of being idle. We either spend the day taking a day's hike to Thame
or visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. Namche
Bazzar is the main centre of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has
government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a
colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. If we trek a few hundred
vertical feet during the day, it will help us to properly acclimatize. Our
guides take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the
Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest
ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region.
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 06: PISANG TO MANANG (3440 M) - 7 HOURS
After breakfast, trek to reach Manang, a U-shaped Valley hanging between the giant snowcapped mountains. Manang village is an isolated and the most prepossessing valley in the close surrounding of the Tibetan border. This valley was a gateway for yak and salt traders of Nepal which is main trade system to northern border these days too. Overnight stay at Trekker’s Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
DAY 07: MANANG - (ACCLIMATIZATION DAY)
Rest day at Manang village. Explore Manang village and short climb high above the village for the panoramic views of the Annapurna range and the Manang Valley. A short visit of the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) – aid post in the village, makes interesting educational excursions. A memorable visit to Ganagapurna Glacier Lake makes your rest day too interesting. Overnight stay at Trekker’s Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
DAY 08: MANANG TO SHREE KHARKA (4060M) – 8 HRS
From Manang there is a slow uphill ascend until we cross a suspension bridge over Manang River. From the bridge, the steep uphill ascend will continue for 02 hours and then finally we reach Khangsar village. Lunch will be served at Khangsar and from Khangsar there is another uphill ascend to reach the top of Shree Kharka. Overnight stay at Trekker’s Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
DAY 09: SHREE KHARKA TO TILICHO BASE CAMP (4150M) – 7 HRS
The trial to Tilicho Base camp from Shree Kharka is very gentle except for few short ascends. We need to be very careful at the landslide area just before reaching the base camp of Tilicho Base camp where rocks and pebbles are falling continuously. Overnight stay at Trekker’s Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
DAY 10: TILICHO BASE CAMP – TILICHO LAKE (4920M) – SHREE KHARKA - 10 HRS
Start trek as early as possible in the morning to Tilicho Lake because wind can make trek harder later on day. Tilicho Lake is considered as a sacred lake in Hindu and Buddhist mythology and also claimed as the highest lake of the world. After a short exploration of Lake, return back same way reaching to Shree Kharka. Overnight stay at Trekker’s Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
DAY 11: SHREE KHARKA TO YAK KHARKA (4060M) – 5 HRS
Start trek as early as possible in the morning to Tilicho Lake because wind can make trek harder later on day. Tilicho Lake is considered as a sacred lake in Hindu and Buddhist mythology and also claimed as the highest lake of the world. After a short exploration of Lake, return back same way reaching to Shree Kharka. Overnight stay at Trekker’s Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
DAY 12: YAK KHARKA TO THORANGPHEDI (4525M) – 5 HRS
After breakfast trek to Ledar ascending along the east bank of the JarangKhola reaching to ThorangPhedi, a place with a rock-strewn grassland surrounded by vertical cliffs. Sometimes, you can have a luck to see Snow Leopard and Blue Sheep. The day is also important for acclimatization for crossing the highest pass in this trek the next day. Overnight stay at Trekker’s Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
DAY 13: THORANGPHEDI – THORANG- LA (5416M) TO MUKTINATH (3800M)
Start trek early in the morning to reach Thorang-La Pass, where you can see a huge quantity of Buddhist prayers flags (Lungta) along with unbelievable views of Annapurna range, Gangapurna and Khatung Kang (heavily glaciated peak). After short exploration at the Pass, descend across the valley for about 1 and half kilometers with the view of Dhaulagiri entering the grassy fields to reach Muktinath, a sacred temple of both Hindus and Buddhists religion meaning Nirvana of life. Believing that all pains and sorrows relieve after visiting this temple. Overnight stay at Trekker’s Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
DAY 14: MUKTINATH TO JOMSOM (2800M) – 7 HRS / 2 HRS DRIVE
Start trek after breakfast, descending trail towards Eklebhatti following Kaligandaki River and Kagbenni reaching Jomsom; a headquarter and the main place for peoples of Mustang district (optional drive to Jomsom). Overnight stay at Trekker’s Lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
DAY 15: JOMSOM TO POKHARA (FLIGHT 20 MIN / DRIVE 7 HRS)
After breakfast, check-in to Jomsom Airport to fly Pokhara. Arrival receive and check-in to the hotel. Visit Mountain Museum, Davis fall, Guptshwor Cave, Boating in Fewa Lake for about 1 hour. Evening time free for self-excursion. Overnight stay at hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
DAY 16: POKHARA (EXTRA DAYS FOR ACTIVITIES)
Included Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
DAY 17: POKHARA TO KATHMANDU(FLIGHT 30 MIN )
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu for about 6 hours. Overnight stay at hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast+Dinner
DAY 18: DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU
Morning After Breakfast as per flight schedule will drop us off at the Tribhuvan International Airport a few hours before the scheduled flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Risk & Laibilities
We will endeavor to make your program smooth and as pleasant as possible. However, the entire programs of trekking are on the ranges of great mountains. Therefore, Summit Adventures shall not be responsible for any changes in the itineraries due to unavoidable circumstance and natural disasters such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snowing, cancellation of flight and delay, any types of sickness including altitude sickness. Any extra cost including there shall be borne by trekkers themselves
Insurance
Full trekking and travel insurance coverage for medicine, rescue evacuation, lost of belongs, and trip cancellation is strongly recommended. We recommend purchasing insurance policy with reliable company which most cover the emergency medical evacuation.
Bring the following items with you
Woolen gloves, Balaclava, Sun hat, Thermal wear, Water bottle, Woolen socks, Towel, Light Jacket, Down-Jacket, Sunglasses, Sun and cold cream, Torch with extra batteries / bulbs, Raincoat, Paper Soap, Sweater, Shirt / T-shirt, Trekking shoes, trekking stick, flip- flop, persons medicines and bandages ETC – as required.
Optional program
River Rafting, Package tour to Pokhara, Jungle Safari, Mountain Fight, Paragliding, Bungee Jump and mores