Annapurna Circuit Trek

  • Package price

    USD 1550

  • Trip Code

    MKA-1022

  • No of days

    13

  • Challenge level

    Moderate

  • MEALS

    Included (B,L, D)

  • TRANSPORTATION

    Free pickup & drop.

  • ACCOMMODATION

    Hotel and Lodge

  • MAX ALTITUTE

    -

  • BEST SEASON

    Mar-May | Sep-Nov

  • START POINT

    Kathmandu

  • END POINT

    Kathmandu

  • SUITABLE FOR

    16 to 79 years old

  • WALK PER DAY

    4 to 5 hours walk every day

  • GUIDING METHOD

    Live Guide/Instructor

Trip Overview

This "classic" journey around the massif of the Annapurna Himal starts with a drive to Beshishahar - in the lowland paddy fields steadily gaining altitude leading up the Marsyangdi River Valley passing through oak and pine forests and eventually emerging into high desert country at Manang (3597 m.) through the villages of Chamje, Bagarchap Pisang to cross the Thorung La Pass (5416 m). The descent is equally amazing and varied. The trail then switches over to the Kali Gandaki River valley and descends through the villages of Muktinath, Jomsom and Ghorapani to terminate in Pokhara giving you enough time to observe the people and their customs. Lowland, farming communities of Brahmin and Chettri people of Aryan stock give way, slowly, to the highland trading communities of Magar, Gurung and Bhotia people of Mongoloid stock. As the people change, so does the dominant religion. Close up views of the Annapurna range, varied ecosystems, diverse cultures and an ever-changing landscape - lush, green paddy fields and oak forests, arid deserts and the deepest gorge in the world make this one of the most popular treks in the world.

DETAILED Itinerary

  • Day 01
    Arrival in Kathmandu

    Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our staff and transfer to hotel

  • Day 02
    Drive to Besisahar from Kathmandu

    About 5 hours scenic drive by car / van/bus Overnight at Guest House.

  • Day 03
    Drive from Besisahar to Chame (2630 m).The drive takes around 5 hrs.
  • Day 04
    Chame to Pisang

    The day starts through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910 m. We then cross another bridge at 3040m, from there the view of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, which sprawls between 3200m & 3300m.

  • Day 05
    Pisang to Manang

    Today we continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range.

    Manang VillagePeople of this region, herd yaks & raise crops for part of the year besides, they also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784    3500m

  • Day 06
    Manang – Acclimatization day

    We spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend by doing some fine day walks and overviewing the magnificent views around the village & the daytime is best to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation & have a night rest.    3500m

  • Day 07
    Manang to Ledar

    We leave Manang, & the trail makes an ascent of nearly 2000m to the Thorung La pass. We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marsyangdi Valley. Continuing along the Jarsang Khola Valley, we reach Ledar at 4250m, there we see the vegetations steadily more sparse.    4250m

  • Day 08
    Ledar to Phedi or High camp

    The trail descends to cross the river at 4310m we then climb up to Phedi at 4420m. At High Camp on the elevation of 4600 m, we can recently found some good Guesthouses built. Your overnight stay will be there.    4600m

  • Day 09
    Phedi or High Camp to Muktinath

    The journey from Phedi “foot of the hill” or at the foot to the 5416 m Thorung La pass, begins the day. We then make the climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problem to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. About four hours climb up to the pass marked by the chortens and prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top.

    Muktinath

  • Day 10
    Drive from Muktinath to Jomsom.
  • Day 11
    Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. Free day in Pokhara.

    Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara

  • Day 12
    Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu. Free day.
  • Day 13
    Departure from Kathmandu.

Cost Includes

  • All ground transfers by private vehicle as per our itinerary.
  • Three-star Thamel Eco resort Hotel in KTM (Twin Sharing, including breakfast & all Govt. Tax and VAT.)
  • Welcome Dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program hosted by Makalu Adventures.
  • Guided sightseeing around world heritage sites of KTM including all applicable entrance fees.)
  • All domestic airfares (Jomsom – Pokhara – Kathmandu.).
  • Lodge-to-Lodge trekking arrangement. (Accommodation and foods as best available on local lodges.)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit Fees including TIMS Card
  • Guide, porters and their daily wages, insurance with all necessary arrangements.
  • Accommodation at Tibet Resort in Pokhara (including breakfast, and all Taxes)

Cost Excludes

  • Airport taxes and international airfare
  • Expenses of personal nature such as bottled drinks, mineral water, laundry and etc.
  • Rescue and evacuation - if needed.
  • Personal medical and travel insurance.
  • Tips and Gratitude for driver, guides and porters.
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ALTITUDE ACCLIMATIZATION

To get the most from your trek, and to stay safe, it is important to follow acclimatization guidelines. At Makalu Adventure, whenever possible, we follow the acclimatization formula set out by Drs Jim Duff and Peter Gormly; experts in Wilderness Medicine. "Above 2000m, altitude illness is a possibility and above 2500m it becomes common".
"As a rough guide, above 2500m the maximum daily height gain between sleeping altitudes should not exceed 400m, with a rest day every third day or after every 1000m of sleeping ascent".
"Avoid overexertion and breathlessness while acclimatizing, stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, excess caffeine, salt and protein, your diet should be 70% carbohydrate above 3500m".

Why Choose Makalu Adventure

Makalu Adventure has been trading for over 25 years; is one of the leading trek and expedition agents in Nepal and is used as in-country agent by several international adventure companies. At the helm is Mohan Lamsal (MD) assisted by head trekking guide Tenging Sherpa and head climbing guide Sanu Sherpa. Teni started trekking as a porter aged 14 and has hiked every trail in Nepal, many times! Sanu Sherpa has the distinction of having climbed all 14, 8,000m peaks, twice! Mohan Lamsal is not only MD of Makalu Adventure, he is also the General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. You are in safe hands with Makalau Adventure.

Client Reviews

EXCELLENT : (5 / 5.0 ) 3

100% recommend this Package.
Score Breakdown
  • Sean James
    United Kingdom

    Excellent service and a welcome by Makalu Adventure

    I've known and worked with Mohan and Makalu Adventure for nearly 15 years. In that time I've led many treks and high altitude expeditions to Nepal (15 expeditions over 8000m and counting). His company provides an excellent service and a welcome that I look forward to every season. The Thamel Eco Resort is a center of tranquility in Kathmandu and the perfect place to start and finish the Himalayan Adventure. The staffs are now like family and I hope to return for many years with the guarantee of safety and security that he offers in the mountains.
  • Roy Francis
    France

    I have been working as my country-agent for Makalu Adventure since last 20 years and recommend them most highly.

    “I have used Makalu Adventure as my in-county agent for the last twenty years and recommend them most highly. The staff are knowledgeable, well trained and go that extra mile to make sure all is well. These are just some of the trips I have done with Makalu Adventure: Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek - Phapulu to Everest Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp - Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek Annapurna - Circuit of Dhaulagiri - Circuit of Manaslu - Rolwaling to Everest - Humla to Mt. Kailash - Everest ABC Tibet - Makalu Base Camp - Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek - Kangchenjunga Base Camp - Langtang Valley - Parchamo Peak - Dolpo - Mera Peak.
  • Benjamin Adendorff
    South Africa

    Trek to Thorong La

    Very tough trek due to low temperatures. However, Makalu Guide and porters were excellent support for this difficult trek.
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