Annapurna Circuit Trek

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Trip Overview

For adventure lovers, Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the majority hiking in Nepal.  It leads you to the prevalent zone of the Annapurna Region.

Unlike other adventure hikes in Nepal, it is the most flexible trail. Because if you are strongly fit, you can do this trail within 7 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu though it requires 2 weeks time(normally 11 days is needed for beginners hikers). In fact, this route is a naturally, culturally as well as religious trial.

The journey passes encountering several suspension bridges, enjoying pristine waterfalls, glaciers, several Mani walls, Gompas, apple orchids, getting the Himalayan hospitality, passing several Monasteries, and the popular temple of Muktinath.

Not only these, but you shall also walk via the base of the Himalayas passing several terraced farmlands and rocky areas having the magnificent close-up views of several peaks there around.

Throughout the journey, you will get a lifetime experience while passing Thorong-La (5416m)-one of the highest and the widest passes of the world. Moreover getting the picturesque views of Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Nilgiri, Thorong Peak, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche is breathtaking. The next advantage of this trip is to explore the deepest gorge of the world-Kali Gandaki gorge.

This trek is considered a moderately difficult trek and the most antique trek. It contains quite developed hiking routes throughout Nepal. As most of the trek occurs in the Alpine zone, you get Tibetan flavor in the forms of culture, religion, and way of living.

This trek is regarded as the most demanded trek in terms of duration and desire of the guests. We can finish this trek within 10 days and extend it up to 21 days. This trip is divided into two types.

Modern Annapurna Circuit

This trip begins from Syange- Lumjung passing the settlements as Ta, Dharapani, Chame, Mananga, Thorong La, Muktinath and finishes at Jomsom- Mustang which takes 10 to 12 days to be finished. You have choices either to fly or drive from Jomsom.

Classical Annapurna Circuit

This amazing journey begins at Besisahar, the administrative headquarter of Lamjung district, and ends at Beni, the district headquarter of Myagdi district. It completely takes 21 commercial days to be completed. In the past, due to the inconvenience of the road and everything, the trekkers used to walk peacefully. Because of the road and other convenience, people prefer to shorten the trek.

Highlights of Annapurna Circuit

Many people think that it is a tough trek but I am considering it as a moderate trek. Another fact is if you are in Nepal, do something adventurous. Only the altitude around Thorong La creates somehow uneasiness in the trek. Here is the list of the facts why you should do this trip.

There are plenty of major reasons behind the popularity of the ABC trek. Among them, following the list are highlights.

Costs for Annapurna Circuit trek Base Camp Hike organized 11 days trekking tours on the Annapurna Circuit as many tourists prefer this short version of trek. Here is a cost breakdown of the current expenses:

Cost details :

• $23 for a trekking guide per day (prefer to have one)
• $18 per porter (optional)
• USD $30 for a trekking permit to the Annapurna Conservation Area, known as ACAP permit, and $10 for TIMS Permit(Trekkers’ Information Management System).
• Food and accommodation while in trek per day of average $30
• $100 from Kathmandu (Kathmandu to Besisahar by sharing microbus, Besisahar to Syange by sharing Jeep, Jomsom to Pokhara by local bus, and Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus)

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Reviews

Ammazing Annapurn Trek
Ginger

We did the Annapurna circuit trek under the perfect supervision of our guide Jayaram and Depender as a porter. We spent 11 nights in the mountains and were lucky with the weather in May. Jayaram arranged everything perfectly including AirPort pick-up, hotels and even fresh fruit every night. Very caring guide with eye for detail/service. I would recommend it if you are planning your Annapurna trip!