Wrap your legs and heart around the Annapurna massif, climaxing at the Thorong La pass
From the deepest gorges to 8000m+ mountains, you'll be blown away on the Annapurna Circuit Trek, one of the most popular classic treks in the world!
Embark on the magical 18 days Annapurna Circuit Trek, starting at a mere 800m, it will takes us around the entire Annapurna massif reaching the Zenith at Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,769ft). Just imagine the thrills of walking through the world's deepest Kali Gandaki Gorge, with Annapurna I rising to 8091m to the east and Dhaulagiri hovering at 8167m to the west! Cross the highest pass, Thorong La on the way from Manang to Muktinath, savour the fabulous mountain views from the summit of Poon Hill at 3,210m (10,531ft).
During this trek we will pass through a diverse geographical and cultural variation with an amazing range of flora and fauna in between. With the trek beginning from Khudi after about 8 to 9 hours of drive from Kathmandu. The initial days of the trek involve walking through rice farms, forests and friendly villages in the lower realms of the Annapurna Conservation Area. We will also discover more than ten different culturally rich ethnic groups that reside in different climate zones of Annapurna Circuit.
Our local staff are paid a decent living wage, get provided with all the right gear and are always well looked after. We pride ourselves on this.
Let your legs and our guides take you on the adventure of a lifetime, on the Annapurna Circuit Trek!
Itinerary
Welcome dinner & briefing 1400
Meet our guides in Kathmandu, be shown to your hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure. We'll get together at the hotel at 6pm where you'll meet your comrades and your lead guide will explain everything you need to know for the trek to come. After the briefing session, when we've told you everything you need to know and answered all your questions to make sure, we'll take you out for a traditional Nepali all-you-can-eat feast. You'll be entertained while you dine by a fine display of traditional music and dance. By the end of the night, you'll be fed, watered, fully informed, confident and ready to go. You might even wind up a little bit tipsy from sampling the local Raksi, but try and avoid waking up hungover for the big day to come! Highlights: • Meet your group and guides • Full briefing and information session • Fantastic all you can eat traditional feast & cultural showKathmandu to Besisahar to Khud 800
8-9 hr driveKhudi to Syange 14
Syange to Tal 1700
Tal to Danaque 2100
Danaque to Chame 2600
Chame to Upper Pisang 3310
Upper Pisang to Manang 3519
Rest and Acclimatisation in Manang 3800
Manang to Yak Kharka 4000
Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi 4450
Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La 5416
Muktinath to Marpha 3800
Marpha to Kalopani 2530
Kalopani to Tatopani 1000
Tatopani to Ghorepani 2850
Ghorepani to Tadapani 2710
Tadapani to Ghandruk to Pokhara 850
Pokhara to Kathmandu 1400
What's included
- Hotel in Kathmandu on the night before the trek
- Welcome dinner, briefing and cultural show the night before the trek
- Transport to Pokhara and Khudi from Kathmandu
- Hotel in Kathmandu on the night after the trek
- Airport meet & greet on arrival into Kathmandu
- Confortable Teahouse style accommodation during the trek
- Breakfast every morning (except arrival day of course)
- Hot drink of yor choice every morning
- High quality sleeping bags provided for trek
- English speaking, skilled & experienced Nepali group leader
- Ample additional English speaking guides for the group
- Well paid local porters to carry your gear
- Proper, quality mountain gear to keep our porters safe and warm
- Insurance of all staff, including porters
- Trekking permits and Sagarmatha National Park entry fees
- Full pre-departure briefing and trip information
What's not included
- International flights / transport
- Nepal visa fees (payable on arrival)
- Trekker's travel insurance
- Evening meals, drinks and luxuries on the trek
- Personal needs (e.g. laundry, postcards)
- Tips for your Guides & Porters
