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Annapurna Circuit Trek

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Highlights:
Duration: 18 nights/19 days (2 days by bus and 17 days walk).
Trekking destination: Annapurna region in the west of Nepal.
Trek start/end: Bulbule/Nayapool.
Grade: Difficulty because of high altitude.
Trek-style: Teahouse/Lodge Trek.
Trek season: Four season (more difficult due to cold and snow in winter).
Activities: Walking/Trekking.
Highest elevation: Thorong La 5416m.
Ethnic group: Majority of Gurung, Thakali and Poon Magar communities..
Culture: Hindu and Buddhist.
Himalayan Scenery: Mt. Manaslu (8163m), Nadi Chuli, Mt. Sought Annapurna (7219m), Hiuchuli 6444m, Fistrail (6993m), Annapurna I (8091m), II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal, Dhaulagiri I (8167m), II, III, IV, Tukche peak, Gurja Himal, Sought Nilgiri and Dhamodar Himal ranges etc.
Lake: Gangapurna Lake, Ice Lake, Tilicho Lake and Titi Lake etc.
$1400 per person Thorong La Thorong La 5416m.
$1400 per person Thorong High Camp Thorong High Camp 4850m.
$1400 per person Tilicho Lake Tilicho Lake
$1400 per person Manang village Mt. Gangapurna and Manang village.
$1400 per person Hunde, Manage Hunde Airport in Manang.
$1400 per person Kagbeni Kagbeni village
$1400 per person Poom Hill Kate and Luke are at Poon Hill viewpoint.
Thorong La
Thorong High Camp
Tilicho Lake
Manang village
Hunde, Manage
Kagbeni
Poom Hill

The Annapurna massif is encircled by Annapurna Circuit Trek including a new trekking trail (NATT) which avoids the road. We do trek anticlockwise for safe acclimatization before we are pushing to the high Thorong La 5416m pass that connects Marshyangdi and Kali Gandaki River valleys in Manang and lower Mustang in the Annapurna Conservation Area.

Besishar or Nadi is the trailhead of the Annapurna Circuit in the Marshyangdi valley. We walk throughout various villages, multi-culture and ethnic diversity, paddy fields, into subtropical forests, waterfalls and gigantic cliffs, etc. We can see close views of Mt. Manaslu I (8163m), Pisang Peak, Chulu East and West, Annapurna II (7856m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7545m), Gangapurna 7555m, Tilicho Peak, South Annapurna (7219m), Annapurna I (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Gurja Himal, Hiuchuli and Fishtail, etc.

We visit the ancient Braka Monastery into the Manang valley. We hike up a couple of days’ side trips to Tilicho Lake (4919m) after we spent two nights for safe acclimatization in the Manang village. Tilicho Lake is one of the most popular side trips on the Annapurna Circuit.

We visit monasteries and Hindu Temples in Muktinath and Kagbeni and descent through the world’s deepest gorge – Kali Gandaki valley after the Thorong La pass. We enjoy Hot spring bath at the bank of Kali Gandaki River at Tatopani.

We get up to Poon Hill’s viewpoint bypassing Ghara, Sikha, and Ghorepani villages. It is the best Viewpoint in the Annapurna region.

We walk through the Rhododendron forest to reach Gandruk village. It is the largest village of Gurung ethnic where we experience the Gurung culture with the views of Mt. Fishtail (6993m).

The trek ends in the Nayapool. We do travel to Pokhara and Kathmandu by bus.

Day to day itinerary:

Our company representative shows the cardboard of High Camp Trekking in the Airport and helps you transfer to the Hotel. We explain to you things to do in Kathmandu.
We explain to you day by day trek schedule and packing list of trekking equipment while on the trek. We obtain Annapurna hiking passes and buy bus tickets. We take to you for a tour of the world heritage site Boudhanath Stupa in the afternoon.
We go to the bus station after we had breakfast. The bus leaves Kathmandu at 7:00 AM. We pass towns, countryside, Trishuli, and Marshyandi River valley to reach Besishar. After having lunch, we catch a public bus to go to Nadi through the rough road. If there is clear weather, Mt. Nadi Chuli is visible from Nadi.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
As soon as we leave Nadi, there comes a Hydropower dam. We begin a gradual uphill through paddy fields to reach the village of Banhundanda. We take a rest a few minutes and descend to the Ghurmu Syange village for lunch (opposite of waterfalls). We go to the left side of the Marshyandi River by crossing the steel bridge at Syange and follow the River to reach Jagat.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We come across beautiful waterfalls to reach Chymche. We cross the steel bridge and walk through the oak forest to reach Tal Phedi. From here, 20 minutes uphill walk brings you to the gate of the picturesque village of Tal at the bank of the Marshyandi River. We catch a new trekking trail to reach Karte and Dharapani from Tal. We visit the monastery of the nunnery in Dharapani.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
The trail is fairly easy bypassing Bagarchhap village and ‘mani mantra’ walls with pray wheels from Dharapani to Dhanaque. We head up to Timang village through Rhododendrons and Pine forest. We have a tea break with amazing views of Mt. Manaslu I (8167m) and Peak 29 from Timang village. We go to Thanchok village through Rhododendrons, fir, and Pine forest, and crossing the steel bridge. After an hour's lunch break, we go to Chame which is the central department of the Manang district and has Hot spring at the bank of Marshyangdi River.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We start our journey from Chame with amazing views of Lamjung Himal and Annapurna II. We pass through richly decorated Stupa and colorful Mani walls and walk towards the village of Bratang. We take a few minutes break and buy the fresh apples in Bratang. Then, we walk through the trail made on cliffs towards the base of Pangri Danda. We cross the bridge and the trail goes gradually uphill through pine forest with an impressive curved rock face of Pangri Danda to reach Dukur Pokhari where we have a lunch break. From here, we avoid the road and hike up to Upper Pisang where we visit an impressive monastery with a fabulous view of Annapurna II (7937m). Then, we descend to Lower Pisang where we stay for the night.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We catch the high route via Gheru and Nawal village to reach Manang. We start with a steep climb up to the village of Ghyaru that has a viewpoint of the Annapurna massif upfront. From here, the trail goes gradually uphill to the highest elevation of the day and then descends through pine and juniper forest to reach the village of Nawal where we take lunch. There come across a Gomba (monastery) within 20 minutes after we left Nawal. From here, we descend to the police check post and to the village of Mungi through the juniper forest. Then, we go to Braga and visit an ancient monastery before we are heading to Manang where we spend two nights for safe acclimatization.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We climb up to Phraken Gomba at the top hill to enjoy the magnificent views of the Annapurna massif with glacier and go to Gangapurna Glacier Lake. Manang has a laundry service, bakeries, and coffee shops and is a wonderful place to see around in the afternoon.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We leave the busiest Manang and doing a side trip to Tilicho Lake for a couple of days. Today, we are heading to Shree Kharka via the village of Khangsar for 5 hours. Shree Kharka is a grassy land where yaks and several groups of wild blue sheep often see around it.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
The walk from Shree Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp leads through an interesting landscape and beautiful mountain scenery. It’s about 3 hours walk.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We take breakfast early in the morning. Then, we set off uphill through the zigzag trail towards Tilicho Lake at an elevation of 4919m. The Lake is surrounding by mountains include Tilicho Peak 7134m. We take pictures of the world's highest - Tilicho Lake and have a cup of tea if the tea shop opens there. Then, we head down to Base Camp through the same route we hiked up.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
When we are returning from the Tilicho Base Camp to Shree Kharka, we follow a gently winding trail through the landslide area. From here, the trail leads toward the Upper Khangsar (ruins of old Khangsar) through juniper bushes. Again, we follow an unmarked trail which leads gradually uphill to the viewpoint of the Annapurna range and Manang valley. From here, we go downhill to the steel bridge where we have a lunch break at the teashop. Then, we head up to Yak Kharka where many yaks are grazing and sparing around.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
The scenic trail leads gradually uphill toward Ledar through grassy land. Chulu West peak is just towering above Ledar. From here, we head to the bridge of Jharsong Khola and follow a narrow trail across an unstable scree slope to reach Thorong Phedi where we have a tea break. The trail is steep uphill but well-marked from Phedi to Thorong High Camp at an elevation of 4850. This is the highest elevation where we spend a night before the high Thorong La cross.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We wake up at 4:00 AM and packing the bag and be ready for Breakfast at 4:30 AM. We leave the High Camp at 5:00 AM. We set a slow but steady pace to reach Thorong La 5416m. The trail is zigzag uphill with the scenery of Annapurna II, III, Gangapurna, Chulu West, and Thorong Peak is towards Thorong La which is marked by a large number of prayer flags, Stupa, signboard, and nearby a teashop. We all pose for pictures near the signboard and prayer flags. The pass has a magnificent panorama of the Annapurna range and snow-capped peaks from Dolpo to Mustang northwards into Tibet. From Thorong La to Muktinath is a very long and sometimes steep downhill walk. We see the world’s 6th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukuche peak, and Nilgiri from Muktinath. We visit ancient monasteries and Hindu temples in Muktinath which is one of the most important sites of Nepal for both Buddhists and Hindus.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We pass through the villages of Purung and Jhong to reach Kagbeni. When we are descending to Kagbeni, there is a beautiful landscape around. Thorong La is on behind us and views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri are in the distance. Kagbeni is an interesting old village with an ancient monastery. We tour the old village through narrow stone-wall-lined passages, visit the old monastery, and photograph some interesting sculptures. Kagbeni is the gateway to Upper Mustang which we see a few parts from the end of the village.

Leaving Kagbeni, we follow Kali Gandaki valley to reach Eklebati and Jomsom. This is a windy valley where often wind and dust hit after 11:00 AM.

Jomsom is the administrative headquarter of Mustang district and it is a pretty busy town. We head to the beautiful village of Marpha which is well known for its apple garden, apple pie, and apple brandy, etc.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
Leaving Marpha, we take a new trekking route to reach Kalopani via the village of Chokhopani to avoid the road. Today, we see the views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, and Annapurna I (8091m). We walk through the Kali Gandaki valley which is well-known as the deepest gorge in the world and through pine and juniper forest to reach Kothethanti and Kalopani where we spend a night.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We descend to the village of Ghasa and cross the bridge and catch the proper trekking trail bypassing several villages that avoiding the road to reach Tatopani. Here, we take a bath in the Hot spring in the late afternoon.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
Our journey today is mostly uphill. We leave Kali Gandaki River valley and walk uphill to Ghara and Shikha village through a terraced farmland with the subtropical forest around. From here, we head up to Chitre and Ghorepani through Rhododendrons forest and mountain around. Ghorepani is colorful for Rhododendrons flowers in March/April/May.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We wake up early morning and climb up stone stairs to get up the popular Poon Hill viewpoint at an elevation of 3210m. Sunrise on the Annapurna is a truly unforgettable experience from Poon Hill. There are 180-degree panoramic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges including beautiful Machhapuchhare. We back to Ghorepani for breakfast and packing the bag. From here, we walk a lot up to and downhill through Rhododendrons forest to reach Gandruk village. Here, we experience the rich culture of the Gurung ethnic and magnificent views of South Annapurna, Hiuchuli, and Machhapuchhare.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
After breakfast, we tour the old village of Gandruk, visit the museum and traditional custom center, etc. Then, we descend to Nayapool through terraced farmland. Here, our trek end and we catch a vehicle for traveling to Pokhara for an hour.

Meals include: breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
Today, we are going back to Kathmandu. The bus leaves Pokhara at 7:30 A.M. We take breakfast and lunch on the way. While driving to Kathmandu, we see some towns, countryside, Marsyangdi, and Trisuli River valley. We take to your Hotel from the last bus stop.

Meals include: breakfast and lunch with tea/coffee.
Kathmandu has many interesting things to see. We can tour Patan and Bhaktapur cities which are culturally very interesting.

Our company representative offers to you Khata (good luck scrap) and drops you in the Kathmandu Airport in time for the flight back home.
The Trek itinerary can be changed for an interesting side trip and additional acclimatization day if needed while on the trek.

Do you have any questions about the Annapurna Circuit Trek? Or, would you like to see how it can be customized to your needs? Please DM us.

Cost & Date:

The following cost and dates are per person for online booking. If the trek departure dates do not match for you, please DM us and we will happily customize your trip on the date that you need.

Fixed departure dates.
Trip Date Trip Name Price Space Left Status -
3 Mar 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
10 Mar 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
17 Mar 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
24 Mar 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
31 Mar 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
7 Apr 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
14 Apr 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
21 Apr 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
28 Apr 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
5 May 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
12 May 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
19 May 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
26 May 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
2 Jun 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
6 Oct 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
13 Oct 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
20 Oct 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
27 Oct 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
3 Nov 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
10 Nov 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
17 Nov 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
24 Nov 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
1 Dec 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
8 Dec 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
15 Dec 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
22 Dec 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
29 Dec 2023 Annapurna Circuit Trek $1400 per person 15 Open
Cost includes:
  • International Airport pick up and departure.
  • Two nights accommodation (standard twin beds room with breakfast at 2** Hotel) in Kathmandu.
  • Annapurna Conservation hiking passes.
  • Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) cards.
  • Kathmandu to Besishar Micro bus tickets and Besishar to Nadi public bus tickets.
  • Teahouse meals for clients: 20 breakfasts, 20 luches and 19 dinners with tea/coffee. Meals can be secelected from menu and will have plenty three times meals.
  • Accommodation (twin bed room) at teahouse/lodge while on the trek.
  • Nepali staffs: an experinced guide and necessary porters.
  • Meals and daily salary for guide and porters.
  • Insurance of guide and porters.
Cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking equipment of clients.
  • Mineral/bottle water, Fanta, Sprite, Coke, Beer, Biscuits, fresh fruits, can fruits and whiskey etc.
  • Personal Insurance of clients (medical and emergency Helicopter rescue evacuation covered).
  • Expences of personal nature: hot showers, laundry, donations, battery charge, telephone and email/Internet etc.
  • Private bathroom while on the trek. If the clients prefer private bathroom, there have to pay difference between common and private bathroom.
  • Horse/Yak renting while on the trek.
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur etc. Note:- tour guide and transpotration can be arranged on client's request.
  • International flight tickets and Nepal Tourist visa (you can obtain Nepal Tourist visa upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport).

More info for extra cost:

Please read carefully the cost includes and does not include above. All the meals are included with tea/coffee while on the trek. We do not include drinking water or boil water which you can buy at the lodge; this is $1 to 3 per liter. You can take water purifying tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charge, and hot showers are not included. Wi-Fi is S1 to 3. The battery charge is $1 to 3 per hour per device (you can take a power bank for a cheaper solution). The gas shower is USD3 to 5 per head.

We do insure for trekking staff and provide warm enough equipment. We do our best for your safety. Although we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance that can cover flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation. Please buy the policy that can cover trekking activity up to 5550m for the days you will actually be trekking.

Inquiry

    List of trekking gears:
    • Comfortable trekking boot. Four pairs of socks. Sandals.
    • A down jacket, fleece jacket, three T-shirts, two trekking trousers, two drip-dry T-shirts, one long underwear, a woolen/fleece hat, glove, water/windproof jacket and trouser, Sunglass, lip balm, Sunscreem (50+), Sun hat, a light scarf, soap/shampoo, and trekking towel, etc.
    • Sleeping bag (-20 degree centigrade) with hood.
    • Water purifier tablets, 2L water bottle, hiking poles, medical kit, and torchlight with spare batteries, etc.
    • A few interesting books and a pack of cards.
    • Snow gaiters and micro-spikes for the winter trip.
    • Plastic bag for waste and toilet papers.
    • A padlock.
    • A day bag (25 to 35L) or rucksack large enough (65 to 75L) size.

    Note:- We have a down jacket and sleeping bag renting facilities for our clients. It is the cost per day USD1 per sleeping bag and down jacket.

    The following are the reasons for trip booking with us.
    • We are registered with the Department of Nepal Tourism and have the authority to operate trek and climb in the Himalayas of Nepal. We are the taxpayers of the Nepal Govt. We are a healthy and up-to-date a local trekking agency based in Kathmandu.
    • You can book the trip in minimal advance in money and can pay the balance rest of the trip amount upon arrival in Kathmandu.

      Pay method:

      Please read carefully the terms and conditions to book a package trip. Once you agreed to terms and conditions; payment is an unavoidable part of the agreement. The following are different methods of trip booking advance payments for your convince.

      1) American Dollar Account:

      Name of the Bank:- Everest Bank Limited, Thamel Branch.
      Name of Account Holder:- High Camp Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
      Account No:- 03500105200138
      Swift Code No:- EVBLNPKA.

      2) If you like to transfer the deposit by Western Union, MoneyGram, and IME, you can use our company owner/manager name:- Norsang Lama.

      Note:- please pay any amount charged to you by the Bank or Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME for transferring the booking advance in money to us.
    • Once you booked the trip with us, trip departure is guaranteed. In case you want to postpone the trip departure date, do not need to pay an extra fee. We never let you down after we received payment. We do hard work for every single dollar.
    • We organize group joining basis trips. Our package is at all-inclusive prices (no hidden cost). We customize the trip itinerary based on your interesting side trip, holiday length, and activities as you need. Lets us know your holiday's length.
    • Our experienced, trained, and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide never tired of your questions about plants, people, and animals and, of course, the mountains. You can feel the difference between having a great trekking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email/inquiry in less than 24 hours. You can call us anytime at +977-9841876395 (24 hours support team).

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