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ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREKKING & POON HILL TREK

(21 days)

The classic Annapurna Circuit route along the Marshyangdi, over the Thorung La (5416m) and descent of the Kali Gandaki Valley.

The Annapurna Circuit is the popular name for a 300 km trek in the Annapurna mountain range. The trek reaches an altitude of 5,300m on the Thorung La pass, touching the edge of the fabled Tibetan plateau. The trek is a magnificent plan, covering two different river valleys. It encircles the Annapurna Massif, crossing Thorung La [5416m], the highest pass on this trek.

The magnificent mountain scenery, seen at close quarters includes Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Gangapurna [7455m] and Tilicho Peak [7134m]. Ten peaks of 600-800m rises from the Annapurna. Machhapuchhre looks breathtaking from this viewpoint as also the south face of Annapurna.

The trek begins at Besi Sahar and concludes at Kali Gandaki river valley. After a seven hours drive from Kathmandu, you reach the Besi Sahar in the Marshyangdi river valley. The trek finally concludes at Kali Gandaki river valley. En route, you pass along paddy fields and subtropical forests, view the beautiful mountain scenery, several waterfalls and gigantic cliffs, and experience fascinating village life. The entire trip is so exhilarating that you will be kept enthralled, day after day.

A moderate to challenging trek and sometime requires climbing up and down steep mountain paths. This trek can be done anytime of the year except during monsoon and winter, when the Thorung pass gets blocked by snow.

Taking a flight from Jomsom to Pokhara can shorten this trek. It takes just a day’s walk from Jomsom to reach Muktinath.

Annapurna circuit

Trekking in Nepal

» TRIP FACTS
Trip duration: 21 Days
Grade: Moderate to fairly challenging - Grade Explanation
Activity: Trekking and Cultural excursion
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Trek type: TH (Tea House / Lodge)
Accommodation: Hotel and Lodge
Transportation: Flight and private car
Maximum altitude: 5416m

TESTIMONIALS

ANNAPURNA POON HILL TREK

"Very professional, clear instructions & on time - we were all very satisfied with the entire crew and had a wonderful time. Service was excellent everywhere and the quality of food varied. We had good drivers managing very difficult roads. Thanks for a wonderful experience in Nepal!"

Name: Qvist
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna / Chitwan
Date: November, 2010

ANNAPURNA TREKKING

"The meeting and handling was excellent. Our guide was fantastic, the best. The services at the lodges as well as meals during the trek were very good. The service of the support staff was excellent."

Name: Alf Mol Christensen
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna / Ghandruk Trek
Date: September 2010

ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK

"The support staff were very helpful. Sudham and Lakpa were by far the best guide and porter we have come across on the trek. They really made my trek something to remember."

Name: Fage Bryan
Country: Ireland
Area: Annapurna / Annapurna Circuit Trek
Date: May, 2010

ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK

"We were quite impressed with the meeting & handling. Very professional! The trek was very good. Our guide and porter (Ang Kitar & Gopal) were very gentle, good spirited and very helpful. They will provide good support during difficult treks! The camping service was variable but as expected. Our guide was excellent in providing the best possible service from lodges. We knew the standards are limited on such a trek, but they were better than expected. It seems as if our guide picked the best available accommodation. Good support on tickets too. Very good handling from our guide when we came a day earlier to Pokhara from Jomsom, when flights were full.

This is probably for the Nepalese Tourism Ministry. We would like to tell them that its important that trails are maintained. But building roads on the Annapurna circuit would discourage trekkers. No trekker will like to walk on the road with cars!!"

Name: Tommy & Ingeborg Egebjerg
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna
Date: March, 2010

ANNAPURNA TREKKING

"We got to know about Explore Himalaya while browsing the travel sites on the internet. We had a very nice welcome with floral garland and a nice car. Our trek was excellent, well set-up, good acclimatization programme. Guide and porter were both exceptional - top marks to both! Quality of food & hotels was good, surpassed our expectations. Food was always well prepared and hygienic (supervised by guide always).Good service in lodges, all made an extra special effort to provide good service which was nice to know. Our itinerary was very good and excellent, never too much or too little. We had plenty of time to acclimatize. So we always felt good and safe. Overall we had an amazing time, made by your exceptional staff who looked after us all the way."

Name: Garry Enikki
Country: UK
Area: Annapurna
Date: March, 2010

ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREKKING

"We are fully satisfied with the support and service we have received. Baghman was very good, helpful and informative about the local areas we passed.he gave very good advice about trek and change of route plan according to our condition and time. We highly recommend him! The hotels were good. The porters were also very good."

Name: Kirsten & Jens Petersen
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna - Poon Hill Trek
Date: October, 2009

"We have had an excellent trip to Nepal. Explore Himalaya have been very good in ensuring everything has worked out smoothly. Yalamber has been very helpful and friendly when in Kathmandu, and Bharat was an excellent guide during our trek."

Name: Kenneth & Fiona MacDougall
Country: Scotland
Area: Annapurna - Poon Hill trek
Date: May, 2009

“We could not have asked for a better trip. We will enthusiastically recommend Explore Himalaya to all friends and acquaintances. Our camping crew was friendly, fun and outgoing. Service was excellent. Food was superb. Couldn’t ask for more”
Name: Elena Reilly
Country: USA
Area: Annapurna circuit

“We would very much like to trek with the same crew of sirdars, cooks and porters the next time”
Name: Lene Alfastsen and Niels Jerl Hansen
Country: Denmark
Area: Annapurna circuit

Annapurna mountains

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Annapurna Muktinath

OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02 - Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 - Drive to Besi Sahar [820m] [drive approx 6 hours]
Day 04 - Trek to Khudi [790m]
Day 05 - Trek to Bahundanda [1310m]
Day 06 - Trek to Jagat [1290m]
Day 07 - Trek to Dharapani [1920m]
Day 08 - Trek to Chame [2630m]
Day 09 - Trek to Pisang [3190m]
Day 10 - Trek to Manang [3520m]
Day 11 - Rest day in Manang [3520m]
Day 12 - Trek to Letdar [4250m]
Day 13 - Trek to Thorung Phedi [4500m]
Day 14 - Trek to Muktinath [3800m]
Day 15 - Trek to Marpha [2665m]
Day 16 - Trek to Lete [2470m]
Day 17 - Trek to Tatopani [1160m]
Day 18 - Trek to Ghorepani [2775m]
Day 19 - Trek to Birethanti [1050m] & drive to Pokhara
Day 20 - Flight to Kathmandu
Day 21 - Depart Kathmandu

Fixed Departures 2011
19 SEP - 09 OCT // 08 OCT - 28 OCT // 15 OCT - 04 NOV 2011 //

PRICE

T-house trek:
Includes: Accommodation in Lodge, guide, porters and all meals
USD 2150 per person on twin sharing – minimum of 2 persons

Guide, Accommodation and Porter trek (GAP trek):
Includes: Accommodation in Lodge, guide and porters
USD 1575 per person on twin sharing – minimum of 2 persons

Single room supplement: US$ 80 (compulsory if no one to share the room with)

 

PRICE INCLUDES:

Lodge trek with breakfast, lunch and dinner (except for GAP trek where only accommodation is included)

  • Pokhara/Kathmandu airfare
  • English speaking local expert guide, porters etc
  • National park fees
  • Trekkers' Information Management System fees
  • 3 nights' accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu
  • 1 night’s accommodation at 3 star resort in Pokhara
  • All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with entry fees.
  • Airport transfers and escort
  • Insurance for all staff and porters
  • PRICE EXCLUDES:

  • Nepal visa - Multiple Entrée 30 days - USD 40 per Details in Visa Page
  • International flight & all domestic departure tax (NRS 170 (Subject to change) per person each way)
  • Lunch & dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu
  • Meals during GAP trek,
  • Extra baggage charges
  • Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
  • Tips, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due to any reason, table drinks, snacks while walking
  • Your insurance.

  • DON'T WANT TO JOIN A GROUP?
    We organize this trek on a private basis as well. More details.


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