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Annapurna Circuit Trek-15 Days

Annapurna Circuit Trek-15 Days

Maximum Altitude:
5416M
Trip Region:
Annapurna
Best Season:
Sep-Dec, Mar-May
Duration:
15 Days
Difficulty:
Moderate
Activity:
Trekking
Group Tours
Price from
$850
No.of People
price Per Person
  • 1 Person $1300
  • 2 Person $1010
  • 3 Person $990
  • 4-7 Person $900
  • 8-10 Person $850

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Highlights

 

  • Breathtaking Mountain Views: Marvel at the stunning panoramas of the Annapurna Massif, featuring majestic peaks like Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu.
  • Diverse Landscapes: Explore varied landscapes, from lush valleys and cascading waterfalls to terraced fields, pine forests, and captivating deserts.
  • Thrilling Pass Crossing: Challenge yourself with the exhilarating Thorong La Pass, one of the world’s highest mountain passes, offering rewarding views and a sense of achievement.
  • Immerse in Local Culture: Engage with friendly communities, experience their rich traditions, and visit traditional mountain villages.
  • Biodiversity Haven: Journey through the Annapurna Conservation Area, home to rare species like snow leopards and blue sheep, adding excitement to your trek.
  • Sacred Temple Exploration: Discover the revered Muktinath Temple, with its eternal flame and 108 water spouts, a spiritual pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.

Annapurna Circuit Trekking in 15 days, allows interested visitors to enjoy the most scenic adventures around the Himalayas. The most interesting and unique about Annapurna Circuit Trek is the dramatic changes on daily walks. Where trekkers can experience the difference in landscapes, vegetation and cultures, as well as the climate.

Annapurna Circuit Trek 15 days Route

The Annapurna Circuit trekking begins from lower warm sub-tropical farm villages and then heading higher to cooler alpine hills. As the trek progresses, walking through from one nice traditional mountain village to another lovely settlement.

Then reaching higher mountainous terrains, coming across strong Buddhist religion and cultures, where every village adorned with beautiful religious monuments. The walk continues heading towards picturesque Manang Valley, enclosed by towering Snow Mountains of Chulu’s and Pisang Peaks towards north. In the south stands the Annapurna massif Himalayan range of peaks with Annapurna-IV, II and III, including Gangapurna Himal. The adventure then leads to the main Manang Village, situated in the heart of scenic valley. At Manang Village, an extra day for acclimatization before the climb to cross high Thorang-La Pass. Manang Village an ideal place with perfect altitude to enjoy short hike around its scenic viewpoints. As well as explore the village steeped with impressive colorful culture and custom of Tibetan Buddhism Heritage.

From Manang Village adventure continues heading towards the end of Manang Valley rim at Phedi. The base and bottom of high Thorang-La Pass, spending an overnight at Phedi or High Camp, before the big climb. The next morning, adventure begins with steep haul on undulating winding up hills to reach on top Thorang-La Pass. Enjoy the spectacular Himalayan panorama that encircles the highest point of Thorang-La Pass. The views of Annapurna, Damodar Himal, Chulu’s and Dhaulagiri Himal as far as Manaslu Himal towards eastern horizon. After a mind-blowing experience amidst the giant snow mountain ranges, the walk follows to long descend. On reaching the western base of Thorang-La Pass, an easy gradual walk reaches Muktinath and the village. Muktinath revered as a holy pilgrimage site for Hindu followers, a nice serene spot with views of Dhaulagiri Himal.

From Muktinath slowly the adventure comes to an end on reaching Jomsom Town, situated on a wide Kaligandaki Valley. Jomsom the headquarters of Mustang district, an exciting and delightful place to conclude the trek. The next early morning from Jomsom a smooth, short and scenic flight reaches to beautiful Pokhara city. The renowned tourist destination in Nepal and around the Himalayas, a lovely spot to conclude the Annapurna Circuit Trekking.

Annapurna Conversation Trekking Permits.

For Annapurna circuit or any other trekking areas around the Annapurna region North or South. Including Nar Phu Valley and Upper Mustang as well as on Manaslu Circuit, requires permits and entrance fees.

Nar Phu, Upper Mustang and Manaslu Circuit located within Restricted Region in Nepal. A special permits is required as per the number of days as on the itinerary of respective areas. As all the region within Annapurna Himalayas falls

within ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project. Where all trekkers needs ACAP fees on top of normal or special trekking permits.

The normal trekking permits, besides special permits is called TIMS (Trekking Information Management Systems). These permits is issued by TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal), the needful permits will be obtained by your agents.

Depending upon the areas of trekking destinations on booking with Himalayan Friendly will obtained the Trekking Permits and Conservation fees. Himalayan Friendly will obtain all the needful entrance fees for the treks, after sending and providing the needful documents. Like Passport details, photos and areas of trekking and duration of travel.

Itinerary

On arrival at Kathmandu airport received by our Himalayan Friendly guide and staff. A short drive to your hotels around the hub of Kathmandu at Thamel area, an exciting place. After checking into your lovely rooms join with other members
of Annapurna Circuit Tilicho Lake Trekking, for briefing. Provided by our guides or leaders of Himalayan Friendly.

Information of needful things to expect on treks and in Pokhara and Kathmandu, with other necessary details. Evening a welcome dinner, in a pleasant authentic Nepalese Restaurant with culture programs. While you enjoy the famous and national food of Dal Bhat in a luxury way to have a first night dinner.

A free day with options for sightseeing tour around places of interest. Kathmandu is steeped with famous World Heritage Sites of great wonders, where Hindu and Buddhism religions blends in a perfect harmony. After an interesting tour, preparation for Annapurna Circuit & Tilicho Lake trekking.

Early in the morning, we will leave Kathmandu towards syange via Besisahar. The road is winding and follows many hilly settlements until we make an appearance at the Besisahar. From there, Khudi is just a couple of kilometers away, but the road is very much rough. Once you arrive at Khudi, explore the local village and enjoy the views of lush hills all around.

Starting first morning walk with climb for few hours to reach at Jagat a nice hill village within farm area and views of cascading waterfalls, walk continues on winding ups to Chamje and at Tal villages to reach at Dharapani village where Manang district starts.

After refreshing stop at Tal continue walk to reach much cooler area at Dharapani for overnight halt, Dharapani a nice large village on the junction of Annapurna and Manaslu route

Instead of catching the dirt road, you will follow the NATT (Natural Annapurna Trekking Trail) trails over the hills that demands you to cross a suspension bridge. Then, the trail crosses another river through the bridge to arrive at the plateau. Here, a line of Chortens and Mani walls shows you the path ahead to the Danakyu. From there, a steep ascent leads you towards the village of Temang. Through a beautiful village of Thanchowk, built on the ridge, proceed towards the classic settlement of Chame through the village of Koto. Chame offers some of the best views of the

 

Join the upper trail from Chame to Talekhu that leads through a pleasant pine forest. Soon after the Talekhu, the trail continues through the pine forest where some beautiful waterfalls lead you towards the apple farmland of Bhratang. Here, a landowner has started a big apple farm by purchasing 60 apple plants from Italy. Beyond Bhratang, the trail is carved out of a vertical rock wall. As interesting as it sounds, the trails are very much dangerous. A few kilometers ahead, a bridge named Swargadwari arrives, which means the “Gateway to Heaven”. Crossing this bridge, you will confront a dense forest of pine. As you arrive at Dhukur Pokhari, proceed towards the Pisang, which is just a few distances ahead. Instead of stopping by at Lower Pisang, we will go to the Upper Pisang because the views are much better from this point.

From Upper Pisang, the path to the Manang passes through a pleasant pine forest that opens up into Ghyaru. Here, the views of the Annapurna II, IV, and III appear spectacular. Without spending much time here, you will continue towards the Ngawal that shows up the way to a wonderful viewpoint overlooking the views of the beautiful farm fields in Ghyaru and a big Stupa. Ngawal is adorned with several Chortens (little Buddhist Shrines) and Mani Walls that impels a Buddhist vibe. Down through the pleasant pine forest, walk to the Braka (Braga), a nice and pleasant village offering wonderful side trips. Then, the trail heads to the classic and cultural village of Manang.

 

Manang is indeed a very gratifying destination. Here, the prayer flags adorn the front yard of the houses and Chortens line up the streets. The houses are made up of stones to prevent the icy wind of the mountains from hitting the families. There are several monasteries to visit, but above all, the splendid panorama of the mountain peaks appears more appealing. Manang is simply earthly heaven for mountains and cultures lover. Plus, many side trips lead off from Manang. You may either hike to the Praken gompa, Gangapurna glacier, Bocho Gompa, or the Ice Lake. Hiking to some higher altitude regions also aids in acclimatization, so we will hike to one of these side trip destinations.

From Manang, continue the trail to the Yak Kharka through the quaint village of Gunsang. Cross a suspension bridge after Gunsang and continue your journey through a big Mani wall and an astounding Chortens. Within a short while, the views of the Gangapurna glacier and other icy ranges begin to show up making the trek more interesting to walk along. Then, through the high pastures, will arrive at the Yak Kharka. Don’t head up to the Churi Ledar unless you are fine with the altitude at Yak Kharka.

Leaving Yak Kharka (translates to the Yak pastures), the trail proceeds along the ascending track and crosses a suspension bridge across the river. Then, a wooden bridge drains the pathway to the slippery landslide area, which is indeed a dangerous pathway. Follow the signposts leading to the Thorong Phedi, but be careful of the falling stones. The final suspension bridge, leading to the Thorong Phedi, offers some of the spectacular views of the snowy peaks. For the day, rest in the Thorong Phedi.

Crossing the Thorong La Pass, the highest point of the Annapurna Circuit is probably the most demanding task of the overall trekking. Progressing too quickly can victimize you from the altitude-related complications. Therefore, walk slow and easy. The Mani walls are made even in the higher trekking zones and at Thorong La pass itself, you may see the stones wrapped by the prayer flags. These stones are kept to ward off the altitude spirits. Within a while, descend to the Muktinath Temple, to enjoy the incredible views of the 2 sacred lake, 108 stone taps, and classic architecture.

After Muktinath, rest of the journey is easier with exciting scenic drive all the way downhill a big drop of 1,200m to Kaligandaki river valley, as ride leads at Kaligandaki river valley, from here heading at Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang area with small airstrip above Kaligandaki River, Jomsom and around

Kaligandaki valley famous for delicious apple and its products cider, brandy and juice from its high altitude apples orchard.

Completing our super adventure Annapurna and Tilicho Lake trekking, where early morning short panoramic flight takes you at scenic Pokhara city and its beautiful valley with serene Phewa Lake, during short trip on air facing views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range as it lands at Pokhara airport and then transfer to your hotel by the lake. Afternoon with time to relax and enjoy stroll around lakeside with views of Annapurna Himalaya and magnificent Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’ the unclimbed and virgin peak of Himalaya.

Morning taking an exciting overland journey back to Kathmandu on route witness Nepalese country farm life as drive leads past farm villages and towns and then reaching at Kathmandu around afternoon, time for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

(Options for short flight of 30 minutes from Pokhara to Kathmandu)

Today, last day in amazing Nepal with great experience and fond memories of excellent adventures around Annapurna Circuit & Tilicho Lake trekking, as per your time for international flight, our guide and staff transfer you to airport for your final departure homeward bound or to your next destinations.

Include/Exclude

Include

  • International airport pick-up and drop-off service in a private vehicle
  • Two nights 3-star Hotel in Kathmandu (Twin Sharing, BB plan)
  • one nights 3-star Hotel in pokhara (Twin Sharing, BB plan)
  • An english speaking and licensed trekking guide
  • Good Porter (1 porter for every 2 clients)
  • Assistance guide for above 7 people.
  • Flight ticket from Jomsom to Pokhara
  • Three meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • Seasonal fresh fruits desert every day
  • Best available twin-sharing room for accommodation during the trek
  • Annapurna Conservation Area permit
  • Pokhara to Kathmandu transportation by tourist bus
  • Down jacket, and four seasonal sleeping bags, use while trekking
  • Trekking map

Exclude

  • International airfares
  • Your Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Cold drinks such as beers, coke,juice and drining water
  • Your travel insurance and evacuation
  • Tip for guide and porters

Useful Info

Accommodation While in Kathmandu:

Himalayan Friendly provides the best accommodation in the comfort of a tourist standard hotels in Kathmandu. On a 3 Star category Hotels (Kathmandu suite home) in the hub of Kathmandu in Thamel.

One can upgrade the accommodation for 4 or 5 star deluxe standard hotels, on request. When booking with Himalaya Friendly. Which will be at extra cost.

The hotel in Kathmandu is booked according to our standard itinerary days, in Kathmandu normally will be for 3 overnights. Please remember while in Kathmandu it will be on Bed and Breakfast basis. Includes welcome or farewell dinner only.

Accommodation in Pokhara

Himalayan Friendly accommodates all clients in a lovely tourist standard hotel in Pokhara at Iceland Hotel. One of the best hotels with various facilities to enjoy, refreshing moments and overnights.

Pokhara with serene, beautiful Phewa Lake, where most good hotels are located by the Lakeside. Pokhara being is a number one tourist destination, situated in the Mid-West Nepal on the laps green hills and Annapurna’s.

Himalayan Friendly has always been accommodating all the clients in the best comfort of a Tourist Standard Hotel. Which is Hotel Iceland, a perfect location and assist to the lakes and markets within an easy reach.

Accommodation in Annapurna Circuit Trek:

The lodge accommodation after Bhesisar Town, are simple but nice with cozy rooms. Chame Town has nice good lodge accommodation with options for attached bathrooms and toilets. But from Chame onwards till Jomsom most lodges provides rooms with common toilets and bathroom. Including en route to Tilicho till Muktinath, due to freezing temperatures where flows of water in the pipeline gets frozen.

Best to carry a warm sleeping bags, than using the blankets from the lodge, for hygiene and to be safe enjoying the adventures. The lodges with common bathrooms using hot-showers will be at extra cost, the price differs from one place to another.

Food in Annapurna circuit Trek

Food in Annapurna Circuit, trekkers will be surprised with a long list of food menu to choose. From Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon snacks and refreshment and main course for dinner. Most lodges provides Continental, Chinese, Indian, Tibetan and the famous, popular meals of Dal-Bhat.

All foods are served in a large warm dining room with a fireplace to keep the environment warm and cozy. But in few places like en route Tilicho Lake and High Camp, the rooms and foods are simple with limited food menu.

All dining have lights run by local hydroelectricity or from private solar power of the lodge. Like in Manang, Chame and Jomsom, trekkers can enjoy fresh bakery products also.

The most common meal is Nepali Dal Bhat, boiled or steamed rice. It is served with mild seasonal vegetable curry, including Dal, a lentil bean soup with homemade pickles, and hot sauce as options. The food menu lists from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to snack items.

Breakfast from oats porridge, including cereals to cornflakes with toast/ chapattis and pancake, with choice of egg variation. Lunch and Dinner with Nepali and Tibetan main course with a choice of soups. The most available food besides Dal, Bhat is noodles, fried with vegetables or eggs or noodle soups. Tibetan Bread made from wheat, millet, or barley flour, and sometimes vegetable dumplings available, and fried or boiled potatoes.

Fresh bakery bread is rare around most lodges around remote areas of Tilicho Lake, but one can order pancakes or chapattis’. It goes well with fresh country honey, jams, and pickles or butter to add along with refreshing hot drinks. Like Nepali Tea, coffee, and drinking chocolate where available.

Wi-Fi in Annapurna circuit Trek:

In the modern days of Hi-Tec world, where all wide-world travelers needs to be connected with the world of social media. The most important on everyday use of internets, cell phones and Wi-Fi gadgets, which makes traveling fun and easier.

In Nepal around big cities, towns and large villages do have all the modem facilities of Internets and Wi-Fi. But on trekking depends upon the region and overnights stops as itinerary days. For Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho Lake Trekking, in most places offers these facilities.

At Bhesisar, Chame and Manang, Muktinath including Jomsom the Internet services with connection. Trekkers can purchase the internet so called packages either in Kathmandu, Bhesisar or Chame Town.

The internets and Wi-Fi services are available in most lodges till Manang unto Jomsom. Some lodges charge extra for using the services. But few lodge offers free services of Wi-Fi, nevertheless one can enjoy the modern facilities along with the grand views.

But remember the internets, Wi-Fi and telecommunications does not run smoothly, can be disturbing and slow. Due to the nature of landscapes terrains in deep gorges or on a hidden valley, as well with the cold and cloudy weather conditions. For best reliable services is to buy 3G to 4 G SIM Card is good for the daily use.

As the weather and the areas permits for smooth connection, on treks your guide will suggest you to buy either in Kathmandu or in Bhesisar Town.

Packing List

Himalaya Friendly is always safe for our clients on trekking and hiking. Trekking Equipment List which the trekkers will need during their trekking.

 

Clothing

  • Insulated Jacket
  • Down Jacket
  • Windproof and waterproof jacket and pant
  • Thermal inner dress
  • Trekking pants and trousers
  • Trekking shirts
  • Breathable underwears

Head and Hand

  • Scarf or cap
  • Warm hat
  • Sunhat
  • Sunglasses ( recommend a UV protection)
  • Lightweight gloves( recommend a thermal gloves)
  • Windproof and waterproof gloves

Footwear

  • Slippers
  • Trekking boots
  • Hiking socks
  • Warm woolen socks
  • Gaiter

Personal items

  • Toothpaste and toothbrush
  • Soap
  • Sanitaizer
  • 1 to 2 towel
  • Body moisturizer
  • Sunscreen cream
  • Toiletries
  • Wet wipes
  • Small mirror
  • Lip balm

Other gears

  • Sleeping bag
  • Trekking poles
  • Backpack
  • Water bottle
  • Personal medical kit
  • Binoculars

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FAQ

1 .) Why choose Himalayan friendly?

Himalayan friendly is a small company operated by an experienced trekking guide (Mr. Ram Ghale). Ram has been trekking for 10 years. The staff in Himalayan friendly are well prepared to deal with any possible problem and make the trip beautiful

2 .) Is Himalayan Friendly a Government-Authorized Trekking Agency?

Yes, only Government Registrated   Authorized Trekking Agency are allowed to run and organize trekking and tours in Nepal. Also only licensed guide from the Government and Tourism Department are allowed to lead the treks or tours.

3 .) What are the symptoms of altitude sickness?

The early symptoms of HAS or High Altitude Sickness with various reactions, such as short of breathing, tiredness. As well as with severe headache, nausea, lack of appetite and sleepless nights. Most important is dehydration, not enough fluid intake.

4 .) What types of shoes should I bring for the treks?

It is not shoes required for the trekking in the Himalayas, all trekkers needs a good
comfortable trekking boots. Which can withstand rain, snow and walking on
rough dirt trails. The shoes are needed before and after the treks, but good boots
are the important items to bring for the trekking.

5 .) Are the hotels in Nepal safe?

Yes it is completely and 100% safe, from Tourist standard, deluxe star hotels to
low budget hotels. In Nepal customers are honored and taken as a highly guest
with warm hospitality of the Nepali peoples.

6 .) Can I get Nepal's Visa upon arrival in Tribhuvan airport?

Tourists easily can apply their Nepali Visa upon the arrival in Tribhuvan Airport.  It may take a few 30 minutes because same time a lot of tourists in the same process to obtain the Nepali Visa in Nepal Airport.

What you can do is please fill the all details to apply the Nepali Visa before landing the Tribhuvan Airport.  It help you to obtain visa quicker than usual. You should bring passport photo copy and passport size Photo to apply the Nepali visa in the Nepal Airport.

7 .) Can I add extra day to my trip?

Of course, you can modify the itinerary by adding an extra day with the guidance of a trekking guide. While adding extra days the cost will be slightly increased.

Group Tours
Price from
$850
no.of People
price per person
  • 1 Person $1300
  • 2 Person $1010
  • 3 Person $990
  • 4-7 Person $900
  • 8-10 Person $850

Package Price

15 Days
from

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