Annapurna Circuit Trek

Duration: 21 Days | 2 Reviews

Annapurna Circuit Trek is a 200-mile journey and is considered one of the world’s classic walks, with incredible mountain scenery, cultural diversity, and variety of flora and fauna, this trek is often quoted as a ‘near heaven experience. ‘Adventure Club Trek has designed this Annapurna Circuit Trek-21 day to fit the best routes with the best scenes while still giving you enough time to acclimatize.

We start the trek from Marsyangdi Valley and climb all the way to Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,769ft), the highest and most challenging pass of the circuit. The hardship is all worth it as you get to see the stunning spread of mountains in this part of the Himalaya.

Along the way, you will see paddy fields, waterfalls, sub-tropical forest, massive cliffs and many friendly villages. We also pass by Kali Gandaki, the world’s deepest gorge, which flows between Annapurna (8091m) on the east and Dhaulagiri (8167m) on the west. Throughout the journey, you get to witness spectacular views of many mountains like Mt. Machhapuchhre(6,993m), Gangapurna(7,455), Manaslu(8,156m), Annapurna I, II, III and IV, and Tilicho peak(7,134m) among others.

We also get to visit Manang where you get to experience the lifestyle and livelihood of the local people, a place influenced by Tibetan culture. Also, you can make a stop at Multipath in Mustang, a temple for Hindus as well as Buddhists.This 21-day-long trek around the Annapurna circuit gives you an experience like never before, but, for those looking for shorter options, Adventure Club Trek also has other treks in the region, like Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek-9 days, Annapurna Circuit Short Trek-14 days,Annapurna Base Camp Trek short-12 days, and Annapurna Base Camp Trek-14 days. For the travelers who want to make the Annapurna Circuit trek more challenging, we have the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake Trek-21 days which would be a more appropriate choice.

Trip Highlights:

Sightseeing in Kathmandu, UNESCO world heritage sites like Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Durbar squares
Manang and Mustang, Himalayan desert districts with cultural importance
Thorong La pass at (5416m/17764ft), one of the world’s highest passes
Muktinath, a holy site for both Hindus and Buddhists, also remarkably serene
Marpha, Tibetan-Buddhist settlement with medieval alleys and rock/mud houses
Poon Hill, sunrise views of Annapurna peaks, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre and other 20 mountains
Ghandruk, culturally intact Gurung settlement with soaring Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli and Ghandruk Himal on the backdrop

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu: Cultural Sightseeing and Trek. preparation.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Khudi : 8-9 hours
Day 04: Trek Khudi to Sirung.
Day 05: Trek Sirung to Jagat.
Day 06: Trek Jagat to Dharapani.
Day 07: Trek Dharapani to Chame.
Day 08: Trek Chame to Pisang.
Day 09: Trek Pisang to Manang.
Day 10: Manang: Acclimatization day
Day 11: Trek Manang to Yak Kharka.
Day 12: Trek Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi.
Day 13: Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800m/12,467ft) via Thorong La passes.
Day 14: Trek Muktinath to Marpha.
Day 15: Trek Marpha to Kalopani.
Day 16: Trek Kalopani to Tatopani.
Day 17: Trek Tatopani to Ghorepani.
Day 18: Trek Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3,210m/10,529) to Tadapani.
Day 19: Tadapani to Pokhara via Ghandruk:, 1-hour drive
Day 20: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu: 6- 7 hours
Day 21: Final departure, Home

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Cost Includes

Arrival and Departure transfer by private tourist vehicle.
3 nights’ accommodation in a standard twin shared room at a three-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Best available twin sharing Teahouse or lodge accommodation during the trek
Private, round-trip land transportation between Pokhara and Nayapul
Surface transfer from Pokhara and Kathmandu by tourist bus
Surface transfer from Kathmandu – Beshisahar by private car and from Beshisahar to Khudi by local jeep
Welcome and farewell dinner.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Government licensed, English speaking guide trained in wilderness first aid
Porters to carry your luggage during the trek (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
Assistant trekking guides walking with the group to support as necessary (1 assistant guide for 4 trekkers)
Staff costs including their, Food, salary, accommodation, transportation and medicine.
Insurance covering all staff, including porters as per state law.
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion).
Annapurna Conservation Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
Complimentary Adventure Club Trek T-shirt, duffel bag, and trekking map
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
Travel and rescue arrangement (helicopter evacuation is available if needed - at an additional cost)
All Government and Local taxes

Cost Excludes

Nepal entry visa
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
International air fares/flights (fares and flights can be arranged upon the request)
Personal expenses (alcoholic drinks, bottled water, cold drinks)
Personal travel insurance and medical bills
Personal trekking equipment
Tips for guide, porters, and drivers (tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)

Clients Reviews

TommyToe
Australia Published: Thursday, December 17, 2015

Highly recommend ... Birendra and his team fantastic
Rating:
Thanks to Birendra for his great knowledge and assistance in getting our trek itinerary together after having to change regions due to accessibility. Always open and honest we were able to tailor our trek as needed for our own group of four people. And our guide Sonam, with Norbu and Manlama as our team, who looked after us all the way in a professional and relaxed manner, making sure we were OK with acclimatisation, ensuring everything ran smoothly, and providing flexibility if we decided to change our trek itinerary. A truly amazing experience with the people and places of Nepal. We wanted to choose a locally run company for our trek and found a winner in Adventure Club!
Rick Saper
Australia Published: Friday, May 22, 2015

Great experience
Rating:
wow , what a great experience we had . I went to Nepal with my Daughter and her boyfriend not knowing what to expect, our goal was to do EBC or ABC Treks . We decided on EDC & Birendra organised everything from go to woe. Our guide Chubby was fantastic & our porters as well. If you want a great experience in trekking then don't go past Adventure Club. We did a 12 day trek but next time it will be a 16 day trek at least as it was so fantastic !! If you are after a tailored trek just for you and friends or family this is the company for you as you don't need to join a group ,the trek will be tailored for you !! thanks again Birendra & the team, Ill be Back.
Rick Saper

Sydney, Australia

Note: Your safety is of the utmost concern whilst you are traveling with Adventure Club Trek. We will make every effort possible to follow the original itinerary but we reserve the right to change that itinerary if a segment of it becomes a safety issue. Certain mountain regions are remote, natural disasters can happen, weather conditions can decline and there can be illness or an injury. To avoid dangerous situations we may occasionally have to make changes to the itinerary to ensure everyone’s safety. That having been said, Adventure Club Trek will strive to provide you with the best possible trekking experience and to keep your safety our number one priority. We thank you for your understanding.

Pre-Trip Meeting

Prior to all the treks and expeditions, Adventure Club Trek hosts a pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu. The primary purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the forthcoming trek and to introduce other team members. The meeting covers topics as diverse as personal equipment and acclimatization and usually involves a hike and some skills training. Pre-trip meeting is very important in order to have a better preparation of the trekking.

Fixed Departures and Cost

The quoted costs are per person but don't include International flights if you are a single person and want to be in a group you can join our fixed departure schedule if the schedule dates are not suitable for you, please contact us, and we will be happy to customize our trips to suit your needs. If any individuals/group don't want to join our other group, we can comply with your wishes and requirements. We are ground operators Himalayan destinations and can arrange your trip to suit your dates and choices.

Available - Trip is available to run if minimum group size is filled
Guaranteed - Trip is Guaranteed to run
Limited - Only a few spaces available