23 days tour

Annapurna Circuit And Base Camp Trek

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Annapurna Circuit And Base Camp Trek

This tour includes:

Others

Coverage of guides and porters meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation and other necessary equipment. Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) Fee. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee. All Government and Local Taxes. Assistance in arranging rescue operations in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance). Sherpa Expedition Teams appreciation of certificate after over the trek. Down jacket, sleeping bag and all necessary trekking gears Farewell dinner.

Transport

Airport pick up and drop by Private car Kathmandu to Beshisahar-Syange and Pokhara to Kathmandu transportation by Bus. Nayapul to Pokhara transportation by Tourist Bus

Guide

Government License holder Sherpa Expedition Teams experienced and qualified trek leader (guide)

Accommodation

Best available twin sharing lodge for accommodation during the trek. Three nightsโ€™ accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast. Two nightโ€™s hotel in Pokhara with breakfast.

Meals

Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.

Not included:

Optional

A Strong helpful Sherpa Trekking Porter (One porter for two peoples )if required we will provide but the price will be Extra USD 18 per day

Others

International Flight. Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu Lunch and Dinner in Pokhara. Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara due to early arrival, late departure, early return from trekking (because of any reason) prior to the planned scheduled itinerary. Personal expenses such as shopping, snacks, bar bills, bottle or boiled water, shower, Wi-Fi, laundry, telephone call, battery re-charge fee extra porters, etc. Personal clothing and gear. Travel insurance. Tips for guide and porters. Additional costs or delays caused by management out of control like landscape, bad weather condition, in case of itinerary modification with a view to safety concern, illness, change of government policy, political instability raises strike, moment etc

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

Flights

International Flight fare

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Itinerary of your trip Annapurna Circuit And Base Camp Trek

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive At Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu & Transfer To Hotel.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive At Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu & Transfer To Hotel.

      A representative from Sherpa Expedition Teams will greet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in Thamel. You will be briefed about all aspects of the trek. With spare time in the afternoon you can explore the tourist hub of Thamel. 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Drive From Kathmandu To Synge/Jagat (1100M) 8 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Drive From Kathmandu To Synge/Jagat (1100M) 8 Hours.

      Today we have a long drive to the starting point of our trek. This is an excellent time to sit back, relax and view the sights of the changing countryside; rivers, terraced farmlands and views of the stunning Himalayas. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Trek From Jagat To Dharapani (1960M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Trek From Jagat To Dharapani (1960M) 5-6 Hours.

      At Tal, just before Manang, we cross a bridge and then follow the trail through terraced farmlands and waterfalls and continue on to Koto Village before arriving at Dharapani, one of the largest villages in the Manang Valley. We will stay here overnight in a guesthouse. 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Trek From Dharapani To Chame (2630M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trek From Dharapani To Chame (2630M) 5-6 Hours.

      Today is a much more physically challenging day on the trail as we ascend along some treed ridges on our way to Chame. Instead of always looking down, we should remember to look up to where we will see some enormous snowy peaks: Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m). There is also a therapeutic natural spring on the trail where we can stop and relax in the hot pools. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trek From Chame To Pisang (3300M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trek From Chame To Pisang (3300M) 5-6 Hours.

      Today we follow a trail through a steep narrow valley where we have our first view of Paungda Danda, a massive curved rock face soaring 1500m up from the river bed. From here we can see Annapurna II and Pisang Peak. We will then descend to the Manang Valley through beautiful terrain. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse in Pisang.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Trek From Pisang To Manang (3570M) 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trek From Pisang To Manang (3570M) 4-5 Hours.

      The trail heads higher today to Ghyaru Village. On the trail you will have some great views of Annapurna II and other snow-clad peaks and the glacier of Annapurna IV โ€“ that is clearly visible from Ghyaru. We will stop for lunch at Ghyaru and then continue on to Ngawal. You will know Ngawal village is close once you reach the Mani wall and the numerous Tibetan prayer flags. At Ngawal we can look down to Humde Village. We then head down to the villages of Bhakra and Braga before arriving at Manang where we will stay overnight in a guesthouse.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Manang - Acclimatization Day.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Manang - Acclimatization Day.

      It is highly recommended by health experts to stay active when taking time to acclimatize. We will take a short trek to Bhojo Gumba โ€“ a monastery or head to Gangapurna Lake. We can also trek to Vraga Village where we can pay a visit to the Himalayan Rescue Association who can explain to us the condition of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse in Manang. 

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trek From Manang To Yak Kharka (4,110M) 3-4 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek From Manang To Yak Kharka (4,110M) 3-4 Hours.

      This morning we cross the river before coming to Tenki Village and then head up the Marsyangdi Valley passing several small villages, such as Ghunsa, through sparsely arid terrain while heading higher. We will also see yak and horses grazing on the high alpine pastures before coming to Yak Kharka where we will stay overnight at a guesthouse.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Trek From Yak Kharka To Thorong Phedi (4,600M) 3-4 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Trek From Yak Kharka To Thorong Phedi (4,600M) 3-4 Hours.

      After we pass the last settlement, Lear, the trail ascends and we have some great views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Cloche, and a close up view of Chuli Peak. The terrain becomes more rugged and sparsely vegetated as we head higher. The zigzag trail takes us to Upper Phedi or High Camp where there are several teahouses and a lodge. We will stay here overnight.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Trek From Thorong Phedi To Muktinath (3800M) Via Thorong La Pass (5416M) 7-8 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Trek From Thorong Phedi To Muktinath (3800M) Via Thorong La Pass (5416M) 7-8 Hours.

      Today is one of the more spectacular days of this trek as we cross one of the highest passes in the world, Thorong La Pass. We cross from east to west, from Manang to Muktinath, which is a safer and easier route than crossing from the other direction. To reach the pass early in the day, and avoid the high winds, we have to get up around 3 a.m. Once at the pass the effort will be well worth it as you will have some awesome views over the nearby mountains. After an opportunity to take some photos we will then descend to the valley floor and head down to Muktinath for the night.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Trek From Muktinath To Marpha (2,670M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Trek From Muktinath To Marpha (2,670M) 5-6 Hours.

      Today we descend 1,200 meters to the Kaligandaki River valley with a short break at the tiny settlement of Ekle Bhatti (meaning a lonely teahouse). The valley gets very windy in the afternoons as we head to Jomsom and then on to Marpha, a charming village with whitewashed houses, paved streets and many well-maintained lodges. Here you will have time to try the local apple products like cider, brandy, and apple juice that this area from Kagbeni to Larjung is renowned for. We will stay overnight at Marpha.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Trek From Marpha To Ghasa (2010M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Trek From Marpha To Ghasa (2010M) 5-6 Hours.

      Today we follow the trail along the banks of the Kaligandaki River downstream until we arrive at Tukuche Village located beneath the lofty Tukuche, Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri glacier that descends from Dhaulagiri east face. Next we come to Larjung Village and cross the river before ascending back to the tree-line where we trek through pine, oak and rhododendron forests. The trail then heads back to the river near Kalopani Village. We cross a suspension bridge over the roaring Kali Gandaki River near Kalopani. Kalopani provides excellent views of Mt.Annapurna I, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri high above the surrounding forests. A short downhill trek takes us to Lete Village where we will stay overnight.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Trek From Ghasa To Tatopani (1190M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Trek From Ghasa To Tatopani (1190M) 5-6 Hours.

      Today we descend from the more barren and harsh alpine regions through pine and other conifer forests as we descend to the valley between the massive Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. The trail takes us through Ghasa Village with magnificent views of the snowy peaks and into a cooler climate. Just down from Ghasa is the southernmost tip of the region settled by the Thakali people. The trail then heads down from the hillsides into the sub-tropical regions before reaching Tatopani (meaning hot water in Nepali). On the trail we can see the cascading Rupsi waterfalls. The therapeutic hot springs at Tatopani are on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River. We will stay here overnight. 

  • Day 14 Day 14: Trek From Tatopani To Ghorepani (2810M) 7-8 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Trek From Tatopani To Ghorepani (2810M) 7-8 Hours.

      Today we ascend 1670 metres and pass through more cultivated farmland and their terraced fields. We head up through magnolia and rhododendron forests (most spectacular in spring time) and on the trail have some striking panoramic views of the mountains. Tonight we stay at Ghorepani that also has views of the Annapurna Ranges and Machapuchare (fish tail) -  one of the few unclimbed peaks in Nepal due to its religious status as home to Lord Shiva. 

  • Day 15 Day 15: Hike Up To Poon Hill (3,210 M) And Trek To Tadapani (2,610 M) 7-8 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Hike Up To Poon Hill (3,210 M) And Trek To Tadapani (2,610 M) 7-8 Hours.

      This morning we get up before sunrise so as to reach Poon Hill just as the sun comes up over the mountains. It is about an hour trek to reach Poon Hill (3,210m) where the views are gob-smacking! The mountains are radiant in the pure light of the morning, reflecting various changing colors off the snow white mountains. After frantically snapping photos we will head back down to Ghorepani (2960m) for breakfast. After leaving Ghorepani we climb along mountain ridges, through rhododendron and pine forests before arriving at Deurali (2,960m). We then head downhill and come to a cross-road at Banthanti and then on to Tadapani. We will stay the night here at a guesthouse. 

  • Day 16 Day 16: Trek To Chomrong (2,140 M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Trek To Chomrong (2,140 M) 5-6 Hours.

      Today the trail descends a steep hill through rhododendron forests before reaching a mostly Gurung village not too far from Chomrong Village (2,140m) where we will stay overnight at a guesthouse. 

  • Day 17 Day 17: Trek To Himalaya Hotel (2,950 M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Trek To Himalaya Hotel (2,950 M) 5-6 Hours.

      This morning we descend to the Chomrong Khola (river) and then climb up to Khuldighar (2,380m) that was previously an Annapurna Conservation Area check point. A little further on from here we head down a steep rocky trail through bamboo close to the bottom of the gorge while staying on the west side of the river. We head through more bamboo and rhododendron forests until we arrive at Dovan. We will stay overnight at a guesthouse. 

  • Day 18 Day 18: Trek To Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Trek To Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 M) 5-6 Hours.

      Today we head up to ABC and on the way we pass Hinko Cave, Deurali, and Machapuchare Base Camp before coming to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) (4,130m). At this altitude you will have dramatic clear and unobstructed views over the surrounding mountains. This is definitely another photo opportunity. We will stay here at a guesthouse overnight. 

  • Day 19 Day 19: Trek To Bamboo (2345 M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Trek To Bamboo (2345 M) 5-6 Hours.

      This morning we take the same trail we took getting to ABC, and descend a staggering 1,700 meters down to the banks of the Modi Khola (river) and on to Bamboo (2,345m) where we will stay at a guesthouse overnight. 

  • Day 20 Day 20: Trek To Jhinu Danda (1,780 M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Trek To Jhinu Danda (1,780 M) 5-6 Hours.

      Once more we retrace our footsteps and take the trail back to Chomrong, first passing Khuldighar and then through rhododendron and bamboo forests. There is a very steep descent to Chomrong and to Jhinu Danda where after arriving we can relax in the therapeutic hot springs and relax. We will stay here overnight at a guesthouse. 

  • Day 21 Day 21: Trek To Nayapul (1,010 M) & Drive To Pokhara (8,50M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Trek To Nayapul (1,010 M) & Drive To Pokhara (8,50M) 5-6 Hours.

      From Jhinu Danda we follow the trail along the banks of the Modi Khola for around 4.5 hours until we come to Birethanti. The trek today is one of the most relaxing and pleasurable of the whole trek. It resembles a gentle walk. From Nayapul we will drive back to Pokhara. Once we have checked in at our hotel in Pokhara we will take a boat trip to Barahi Temple, located on a small island in the middle of Phewa Tal (lake). 

  • Day 22 Day 22: Drive Back To Kathmandu (1,400 M) 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Drive Back To Kathmandu (1,400 M) 6-7 Hours.

      This morning we return to Kathmandu and on arrival taken to our hotels in Thamel. You can spend the rest of the day exploring Kathmandu or maybe wander around Thamel and sit in a cafรฉ or bar and celebrate the successful completion of your adventure in the Annapurna Conservation Area.  

  • Day 23 Day 23: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Departure.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 23: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Departure.

      Today your trip to this mountainous country comes to an end. A representative from Uma Holidays Travel & Tours will take you to the airport at least three hours prior to your scheduled departure. On your flight home you may be thinking and planning another great adventure into the mountains of Nepal. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any queries. We would love to hear from you.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 7 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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