OVERVIEW

The Annapurna Circuit Trek is a thrilling 13-day adventure through one of Nepal’s most diverse and scenic trekking routes. Starting in Kathmandu, the journey takes you through lush valleys, rugged mountain terrain, and charming villages, offering breathtaking views of the Annapurna range and a chance to experience the rich culture of the local communities. This trek is perfect for those seeking a mix of natural beauty and cultural immersion.

In addition, if you have limited time and wish to enjoy natural beauties, enhance cultural experiences; you could join our Manang Valley and Annapurna Circuit Trek-15 Days or Tilicho Lake and Annapurna Circuit Trek-15 Days.

If you are not satisfied with this itinerary or if you want to customize this package in your timeline or budget, then you could contact us, or email to info@hikingnepal.com

Annapurna Circuit Trek 13 Days
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival day in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Taal via Besisahar (Altitude: 1675m/5494ft. Drive: 8/9hrs
Day 03: Trek Taal to Danaque (Altitude: 2190m. Trek: 6 -7 hrs)
Day 04: Trek Danaque to Chame (Altitude: 2,630 m4-5 hrs.)
Day 05: Trek Chame to Pisang (Altitude: 3,300m4-5hrs.)
Day 06: Trek Pisang to Manang (Altitude: 3,540 m5-6 Hrs.)
Day 07: Acclimatization day at Manang village (Altitude: 3,540 m)
Day 08: Trek Manang to Yak Kharka (Altitude: 4,000 m 4-5 hrs.)
Day 09: Trek Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (Altitude: 4,450 m 3-4 hrs)
Day 010: Trek to Muktinath via Thorung La pass (Altitude: Thorung-la Pass: 5416 m/ 17873 ft. Muktinath: 3800 m7-8 hrs)
Day 11: Drive Back to Pokhara (830m6-7hrs.)
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 13 final departure

Day 1: Day 01 : Arrival day in Kathmandu+

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Spend the day resting or exploring the vibrant streets of Kathmandu, preparing for the adventure ahead.

Day 2: Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Taal via Besisahar (Altitude: 1675m/5494ft. Drive: 8/9hrs+

Start the day with a long drive from Kathmandu to Taal, passing through Besisahar. The drive offers scenic views of lush valleys and terraced fields, setting the stage for your trek. The journey takes approximately 8-9 hours, reaching an altitude of 1,675 meters (5,494 feet).

Day 3: Day 03: Trek Taal to Danaque (Altitude: 2190m. Trek: 6 -7 hrs)+

Begin trekking from Taal to Danaque, a route that takes you through beautiful landscapes and quaint villages. The trek lasts about 6-7 hours, reaching an altitude of 2,190 meters.

Day 4: Day 04: Trek Danaque to Chame (Altitude: 2,630 m4-5 hrs.)+

Continue trekking from Danaque to Chame, the district headquarters of Manang. This 4-5 hour trek climbs to an altitude of 2,630 meters, offering stunning views of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal.

Day 5: Day 05: Trek Chame to Pisang (Altitude: 3,300m4-5hrs.)+

The trek from Chame to Pisang takes around 4-5 hours, bringing you to an altitude of 3,300 meters. This section of the trek provides dramatic views of the surrounding peaks and the Marsyangdi Valley.

Day 6: Day 06: Trek Pisang to Manang (Altitude: 3,540 m5-6 Hrs.)+

From Pisang, trek to the large village of Manang. The journey lasts 5-6 hours, reaching an altitude of 3,540 meters. Manang offers a unique cultural experience with its Tibetan-influenced traditions and architecture.

Day 7: Day 07: Acclimatization day at Manang village (Altitude: 3,540 m)+

Spend a day in Manang to acclimatize to the high altitude. Explore the village, visit the local monasteries, and enjoy short hikes to nearby viewpoints, all while adjusting to the altitude of 3,540 meters.

Day 8: Day 08: Trek Manang to Yak Kharka (Altitude: 4,000 m 4-5 hrs.)+

Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka, a journey of 4-5 hours. This trek ascends to an altitude of 4,000 meters, offering magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Day 9: Day 09: Trek Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (Altitude: 4,450 m 3-4 hrs)+

Continue trekking from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi. This shorter trek of 3-4 hours reaches an altitude of 4,450 meters, preparing you for the high-altitude crossing the next day.

Day 10: Day 10: Trek to Muktinath via Thorung La pass (Altitude: Thorung-la Pass: 5416 m/ 17873 ft. Muktinath: 3800 m7-8 hrs)+

The most challenging day of the trek involves crossing the Thorung La Pass, the highest point at 5,416 meters (17,873 feet). After a 7-8 hour trek, descend to Muktinath, situated at an altitude of 3,800 meters

Day 11: Day 11: Drive Back to Pokhara (830m6-7hrs.)+

After exploring Muktinath, take a scenic drive back to Pokhara, descending to an altitude of 830 meters. The drive takes around 6-7 hours, providing a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscapes.

Day 12: Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu+

Travel back to Kathmandu from Pokhara, a drive of approximately 6-7 hours. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a farewell dinner, celebrating the completion of your trek.

Day 13: Day 13: Final Departure+

Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Kathmandu. Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure, concluding your unforgettable Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Nepal Visa & Getting in to Nepal

All the foreign nationals (except Indian nationals) are required to display Visa while entering Nepal. Nepalese Visa can be obtained either at Nepalese Embassy of respective country or can be obtained during your arrival at the International Airport in Kathmandu or from the Nepal’s border entry point. However, certain nationals are requested to arrange Visa prior to arrival in Nepal. The listed countries are- Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Liberia and cannot secure Nepalese Visa on arrival.

Requirements: Traveler should have a valid passport for at least six months, recent digital photos (size: 1.5″ x 1.5″) and Visa fees (either US$ or equivalent) mentioned as below:

    Visa Facility                    Duration                           Fee

Multiple entry                        15 days                      US$ 30 or equivalent Nepalese currency

Multiple entry                        30 days                      US$ 50 or equivalent Nepalese currency

Multiple entry                        90 days                      US$ 125 or equivalent Nepalese currency

You can also download VISA form and fill up. Please go through the link as below:

http://www.online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa

Group Size:

For group, we normally run with minimum 2 person to maximum 10 in our published group departure program. However, there is no barrier for a private trip. We can run a trip for single person and even more than 10 in a group. Normally for a group, we provide 1 main guide, 1 assistance guide along with 1 porter for every 2 trekkers. Moreover, for every additional 2 trekkers, 1 more assistance and a porter will be provided making a team combination as follows:

Minimum to 2 PAX: 1 Guide and 1 porter

4-6 PAX: 1 guide, 1 assistance guide and 3 porter

7-10 PAX: 1 guide, 2 assistance guide and 4/5 Porter

Guide and Trip Safety

Once, you confirm your trip, it is our responsibility to make your trip wonderful without creating any difficulties. Hence, we have prepared our itinerary in such a way that it will properly acclimatize you. Also, we request you in advance to have regular exercises and make habits to walk in a daily basis. Similarly, during trek, you will be fully guided by our professional trekking guides and supporting team. They are properly trained in regards to safety and first aid. Even, we have every set up in case of emergency such as high altitude medicine and Gammow Bag (High altitude Chamber bag). Please note High altitude Chamber Bag is used to provide heat in your body and it is available on certain cost. Moreover, to let you familiar with altitude, you are suggested to walk slow and steady and ensure for proper acclimatization.

For trekking, we provide local experienced guide speaking fluent English and familiar with the local routes, landscape, flora, fauna as well as culture, and tradition of certain areas and let you feel comfortable. We do not encourage for child labor, hence, our porter will be above 16 years that are living in the Himalayas of Nepal; as well as carries only 20-22 kg weight per porter. Normally, the guide and support teams are selected with proper analyzing of their experience, leadership skills and personal aptitude. Our guides are well familiar with different societies of all caste and customs along the trail and share the insight culture with you that are not even noted in guide book.

To make our staffs more fluent and experienced, we consistently provide trainings. They have been participating in special training programs like Trekking guide training, Rock climbing, Ice climbing, Intensive Wilderness first Aid and many more that has been certified and approved by Nepal Government.

Meals and Accommodation

During your stay in Kathmandu, we accommodate you in 3 star category hotel in a comfortable and relaxing environment. Breakfast is included with room accommodation. Normally, based on your group size, you will be accommodated in twin and triple sharing basis. Likewise, in case of single room stay in a group, you will require to pay single supplement charge mentioned in our trip cost. Also, if you wish to upgrade hotel accommodation, we can accommodate you in respective hotels with surcharge. On your arrival in Kathmandu and a day before your departure for homeland, we Hiking Nepal Team will invite you for Welcome and Farewell dinner. You will be taken to an authentic restaurant serving Nepali Cuisine with some cultural Dance Show. For your other day’s meals, you can get hygienic restaurants providing verities of taste including continental, Chinese, Italian, Nepalese and many more.

Similarly, for your stay during trek, we shall accommodate you in local lodge available en-route. Normally, the rooms are basic and in a twin sharing basis. Some lodges offer shower system and hot water. For meals, you will be served sufficient hygienic food. Our service includes a full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee) based on lodge menu. Normally, for breakfast; porridge, cereals, toast or chapattis, omelets and a range of hot drinks are served. Likewise for Lunch and Dinner; you can taste some Nepalese food (esp. rice, lentils and curry), Sherpa food, Indian food, Italian Spaghetti, noodles, potatoes, even Pizza in some areas. It is obvious that you will receive fresh and organic food in the Himalayas of Nepal. Your breakfast and dinner will be served in lodge where you stay and lunch on the way during trek.

Travel Insurance

While travelling to Nepal, you are requested to have a travel insurance that should cover any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Especially, your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay and cancellations. We suggest you to bring you travel insurance certificate or send us scan copy and required to issue from your home land and we do not arrange or sell insurance.

Travelling in the Himalayas is full of adventurous; hence it is wise to choose a proper insurance policy. While choosing your insurance policy, make sure that it will protect all such unforeseen expenses. Your insurer should be well familiar with our itinerary that you have booked and must have agreed to cover all activities being undertaken during trip. Meantime, it is not compulsory that our all the assigned trip are facilities with Heli-rescue. You will not require heli rescue insurance for Tibet Tour as it is not possible to provide such facility.

Guide and Trip Safety

Once, you confirm your trip, it is our responsibility to make your trip wonderful without creating any difficulties. Hence, we have prepared our itinerary in such a way that it will properly acclimatize you. Also, we request you in advance to have regular exercises and make habits to walk in a daily basis. Similarly, during trek, you will be fully guided by our professional trekking guides and supporting team. They are properly trained in regards to safety and first aid. Even, we have every set up in case of emergency such as high altitude medicine and Gammow Bag (High altitude Chamber bag)- will charge additional cost. Please note High altitude Chamber Bag is used to provide heat in your body and it is available on certain cost. Moreover, to let you familiar with altitude, you are suggested to walk slow and steady and ensure for proper acclimatization.

For trekking, we provide local experienced guide speaking fluent English and familiar with the local routes, landscape, flora, fauna as well as culture, and tradition of certain areas and let you feel comfortable. We do not encourage for child labor, hence, our porter will be above 16 years that are living in the Himalayas of Nepal; as well as carries only 20-22 kg weight per porter. Normally, the guide and support teams are selected with proper analyzing of their experience, leadership skills and personal aptitude. Our guides are well familiar with different societies of all caste and customs along the trail and share the insight culture with you that are not even noted in guide book. To make our staffs more fluent and experienced, we consistently provide trainings. They have been participating in special training programs like Trekking guide training, Rock climbing, Ice climbing, Intensive Wilderness first Aid and many more that has been certified and approved by Nepal Government.

Health and Fitness

While Trekking in the Himalayas of Nepal, you will be hiking up in high altitude, hence slow and steady is main concern which helps you to acclimatize properly with the altitude. During trekking, you will required to walk for 5-6 hours in average. If you are planning to trek in Nepal, make sure that you are in good shape and fitness, and consult your doctor or general physicians about your health. You should be physically and mentally prepared. Before commencing a trek, we recommend you to do some regular exercises, make habits to use stairs than elevator that makes your knees strong, and, if possible, join some aerobics, gyms and make sure about your good health. If you are used to with these habits, you will definitely walk in the Himalayas of Nepal. Sincere preparation and strong determination for the trip is very important making your trip a wonderful memory of your life. It is not compulsory to have any previous experience. Follow the guidance and enjoy the trip.

High Altitude Sickness

At the higher altitude, you will feel a decrease in availability of oxygen and shorten in oxygen cause an altitude sickness. If a person walk in the high altitude particularly climbs up too quickly, he might suffer from High altitude sickness. Hence, proper rest is required at that altitude. You can cure at right time knowing certain symptoms of Altitude Sickness. Common symptoms are headache, loss of appetite, tiredness and nausea, vomiting, dizziness and difficulty in sleeping. The best remedies that local belief and take is taking garlic, or ginger in mouth. Eat dry food and take liquid as much as possible. We recommend Diamox if there is no any options.  Also, we provide experienced guide and staffs in dealing with the effects of higher altitudes. As they are natives of Nepal, they easily acclimatize and therefore can care for their clients. They are equipped with necessary medical supplies and will assist with basic first aid treatment. We design our tours to ensure clients are ready for high altitude, and arrange alternative itineraries for those at risk.

Acclimatization

While, trekking in the Himalayas, you will walk in the Ups down trail taking you to the elevation over 2500 m. Hence, you might feel difficult to breathe or your breathe speed up. Hence, it is most important to familiarize with the altitude and let you adjust with the decreased availability of oxygen at high altitude. Our itinerary is designed with sufficient days to acclimatize. In case of gaining certain height, there is a rest day when you can explore the area as well as walk to high altitude and sleep at low land. Likewise, you are suggested to walk slowly and carefully without getting any stresses. Also, for proper acclimatization, you should care about your eating habits. Don’t focus on Junk food and eat as much liquid as possible. Hard drinks are not recommended. The right way to acclimatize properly is walk high, sleep low.

Diamox (Acetazolamide)

Diamox, a mostly recognized drugs for altitude sickness prevention and treatment. It allows you to breathe faster so that you metabolize more oxygen, thereby minimizing the symptoms caused by poor oxygenation. This is especially helpful at night when respiratory drive is decreased. While using a Diamox, it is advisable to start taking it 24 hours before you go to altitude and continue for at least five days at higher altitude. The recommendation of the Himalayan Rescue Association Medical Clinic is 125 mg. twice a day (morning and night). (The standard dose was 250 mg. but their research showed no difference for most people with the lower dose, although some individuals may need 250 mg.) Possible side effects include tingling of the lips and finger tips, blurring of vision, and alteration of taste. These side effects may be reduced with the 125 mg. dose. Side effects subside when the drug is stopped. It is more appropriate to contact your physician for a prescription. Since Diamox is a sulfonamide drug, people who are allergic to sulfa drugs should not take Diamox. Diamox has also been known to cause severe allergic reactions to people with no previous history of Diamox or sulfa allergies. Frank Hubbell of SOLO recommends a trial course of the drug before going to a remote location where a severe allergic reaction could prove difficult to treat.

Highly recommended to take a trial course before going to a remote location where a severe allergic reaction could prove difficult to treat if it occurred.

Alternative Drugs:

Dexamethasone (a steroid) is also a prescribed drug that decreases brain and other swelling reversing the effects of AMS. The dose is typically 4 mg twice a day for a few days starting with the ascent. This prevents most of the symptoms of altitude illness from developing.

ADVICE:

Dexamethasone is a powerful drug and should be used with caution and only on the advice of a physician and should only be used to aid acclimatization by sufficiently qualified persons or those with the necessary experience of its use.

NOTE:

It is more advisable to take drugs taking proper suggestions from Personal Physicians and in case if there is no any options. In the Himalayas of Nepal, the mountain dwellers believe in taking some garlic or ginger along with Red Pepper to produce heat for fast breathings.

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