Annapurna Round Trek - 21 Days

Overview
Itinerary

Annapurna Round Trek of Annapurna region has been popular day by day around the globe despite unpleasant road format. Its popularity seems just for this region covers multiple sceneries like that of rivers, flora, and fauna and the pristine mountains, while you take a round trek, you will have an opportunity to see the almost complete Annapurna region. Annapurna Circuit trek, wonderful region mainly covers the areas like Lamjung, Manang, Mustang, and Myagdi. These places have the rich landscape, influence of Buddhism including Tibetan. Mustang, among others has unique geographical features and it’s the only district in the country having its own monarch, and also has the existence of the ancient Bonpo religion. Along with cultural significance, Annapurna Circuit trekking route has some of the wonderful mountains like Manaslu, Langtang Himal, Annapurna II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri etc. The world deepest gorge too lie here itself and the incredible sunrise view of PoonHill with the Fishtail and south Annapurna are other unbelievable, aspects of Annapurna Circuit trek.

Annapurna Circuit trek is always better to prepare in between October and November, however September and December too are not so bad. Similarly, taking guide and porter through agency itself will be the very good choice, as their instructions are better for your safety. Similarly, all the required items may not be available, that’s it’ll be better.

Normally you can begin Annapurna Circuit trek from Besisahar, where you can continue passing through places like “Khudi, Bhulbhule, Ngadi (the nice place to view mountain), Bahundanda, Ghermu (suitable to spend night), Jagat, Chamche, Dhukur Pokhari, Manang,Thorong Phedi, Muktinath, Kagben, Jomsom, Tukuche and from there to Birethanti through the ways of Ghorepani itself. In committing Annapurna Circuit trial, one can really experience the fantastic places, which are rare in the whole world.

Along with the Annapurna Circuit Trek, one has other options like that of Annapurna Base Camp, Ghorepani-PoonHill trek, Jomsom Muktinath trek etc.

Cost Info

Cost Include

All airport/hotel transfers
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight and departure taxes
Three nights hotel in Kathmandu with BB plan
Teahouse accommodation during trekking
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals in during the trek
All ground transportation as per the itinerary program by private vehicles
All necessary staffs with experienced English speaking trekking leader (guide), Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) and their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
All necessary paper works; trekking permits and TIMS card
Travel and rescue arrangements
Welcome and farewell dinner
Exclusive Medical Kit Bag
All government and local taxes

Cost Exclude

Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 20 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled or boiled water, shower, heater, etc.)
Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
Tips for guides and porter

Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu airport international airport then transfer to the hotel .

Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley and trek preparation for Annapurna circuit.

Day 3: Drive to Besisahar (830meters) by bus. 7 hrs.

Day 4: Besisahar to Bahundanda (1310 meters) 5 hrs.

Day 5: Bahundanda to Chamje (1400meters). 5 hrs.

Day 6: Chamje to Bagarchhap (2160meters). 5 hrs.

Day 7: Bagarchhap to Chame (2630meters). 5 hrs.

Day 8: Chame to Pisang (3300 meters) 5 hrs.

Day 9: Pisang to Manang (3540 meters). 5 hrs.

Day 10: Acclimatization day at Manang.

Day 11: Manang to Yak Kharka (4000 meters) 5 hrs.

Day 12: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4450 meters) 5 hrs.