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Annapurna Circuit Trek Permit and TIMS Necessary Porters Applicable Taxes

Meals

Three times meals during the trek Daily breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Guide

An experienced and well-trained guide

Accommodation

Three-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara Normal Lodge accommodation during the trek

Hygieneprotocol

The safety of our guests and staff is a top priority, and we are monitoring the evolving Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation closely. All of our guides are fully vaccinated to protect their safety and the safety of all visitors. We are taking recommended prevention and response measures, including: •Our Tour Guides will wear a mask throughout the tour and gloves when sanitizing, taking temperatures, opening/closing doors, and providing sanitizer to guests. •Guides will take their temperatures frequently to monitor for fever and will not work if they are sick. After an illness, a guide can return to work after receiving a negative test for COVID-19 or having no fever for 14 days. •Before leaving our dispatch, each Tour Guide will ensure that all surfaces in the vehicle are appropriately sanitized and wiped down. • Before any guest enters the vehicle at their pickup location, our Tour Guide will use a non-contact thermometer to ensure that anyone with a fever or anyone traveling with others who have a fever (temperature must be less than 100.4ºF (38.0ºC)) do not enter the vehicle. •The front seat will be off-limits to guests. • If a guest jeopardizes the health and safety of another guest, a guide, or a partner employee or customer (e.g., refuses to wear a mask, refuses to abide by social distancing guidelines, etc.), they will be removed from the tour, and no refund will be issued. •During the excursion, our Tour Guides will be the only individuals to open and close the vehicle’s doors. •Guests will wear a mask for the duration of the tour, except in locations where masks are not required. Guests are required to supply their masks. Guests without masks will not be allowed to take the tour, and no refund will be given. Guests under age five or medically compromised will not be required to wear a mask per CDC guidelines. Children ages five and over are required to wear a face covering. •Guests will refrain from physical contact with our guide, other guests not in their party, partner staff, or other patrons while maintaining 6-foot social distancing guidelines. •At each stop, when guests exit the vehicle, our Tour Guide will use sanitary wipes to disinfect commonly touched areas inside the vehicle. •Upon returning to the vehicle, our Tour Guide will provide hand sanitizer or wipes for each customer. •At the end of each tour, all surfaces inside the vehicle will be sanitized and wiped down. •We will limit the number of guests on our tours to 8. •We are expanding our communications about our refund policy to ensure anyone who is not feeling well will receive a full refund for the tour is canceled. •Our leadership team will continue actively monitoring the recommendations from the CDC, WHO, and OHA and implement best practices accordingly. When you place your reservation, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and home address so that if we receive notification that a guest has tested positive for COVID-19, we can contact all other guests on that tour. As always, we will communicate clearly and directly about our plans and activities to continue to offer our tours in the safest possible environment.

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Airport Transfers Jomsom Pokhara Flight Local transportation as per an itinerary

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International Airfare and Nepal Visa Fee Personal Expenses like laundry, phone calls, internet, and all types of beverages

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive At Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive At Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Your arrival at the airport marks the first day of the journey. You will be greeted by one of Peregrine Treks’ representatives, who will explain the program further to you. Transferred to your hotel with no further planned activities for the day, you may relax for the remainder of the time. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2 Day 2: Drive From Kathmandu To Jagat (1100M) Duration: 8 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Drive From Kathmandu To Jagat (1100M) Duration: 8 Hours

We will drive to Beshisahar by private car; then, we will take a jeep from Beshisahar to Jagat. This drive gives you insight into the rural people’s lifestyle and culture. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Day 3 Day 3: Chamje To Bagarchhap (2160M) Duration: 6-7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Chamje To Bagarchhap (2160M) Duration: 6-7 Hours

Today’s day begins with a walk on the rocky trail following the Marshyangdi River and progressively traveling uphill to Tal, at 1675 meters. This is the first village in the Manang district. The trail crosses an extensive flat valley, then ascends along a stone staircase at 1860 meters. Continuing the journey, you would be trekking to Dharapani at 1890 meters, where you can find stone chortens- a typical character of religious beliefs of the Tibetan villages from here northwards. We will then visit the village of Bagarchhap at 2160 meters, where we can view the typical flat-roofed stone houses of local Tibetan design. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Day 4 Day 4: Bagarchhap To Chame (2630M) Duration: 6-7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Bagarchhap To Chame (2630M) Duration: 6-7 Hours

Today, we will be moving along beautiful trails to the village of Chame. The often rough and rocky trail climbs to Timang first, at 2360 meters, and continues through lush forests near the river to Kopar, which lies at an elevation of 2590 meters. Approaching Chame- the headquarters of the Manang district, we will be rewarded with amazing views of Annapurna and two small hot springs by the town. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Day 5 Day 5: Chame To Pisang (3300M) Duration: 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Chame To Pisang (3300M) Duration: 6 Hours

Today, we will begin our day trekking through a forested steep, and narrow valley. Crossing a river on a long bridge at 2910 meters, we can look at the view of the towering Paungda Danda rock face beginning to appear. From there, the trail climbs to Pisang. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Day 6 Day 6: Pisang To Manang (3500M) Duration: 6-7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Pisang To Manang (3500M) Duration: 6-7 Hours

We will continue through the upper part of the Manang district. The terrain of this part resembles a dry and heaving landscape as it is cut off from the monsoon rains by the Annapurna Range. People of this region herd yaks and raise crops for certain parts of the year. They also continued to enjoy special trading rights granted to them in 1784. Leaving Pisang, alternate trails north and south of the Marshyangdi River meet again at Mungji. The southern route by the Hongde airstrip at 3325 meters involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475 meters to nearby Manang at 3500 meters. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Day 7 Day 7: Manang- Acclimatization
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Manang- Acclimatization

Today, we will spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. We can spend the day sightseeing, viewing the beautiful sights around the village, and hiking along the landscape as we return to our accommodation and enjoy a night’s rest. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Day 8 Day 8: Manang To Siri Kharka (4060M), Duration: 4-5 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Manang To Siri Kharka (4060M), Duration: 4-5 Hours

From Manang, we will head out through the western gates and follow the path down to the river. Crossing the river, we will continue walking on its southern side through coniferous forests. After reaching the Kangsar Village, we will walk further up towards Siri Kharka and pass a monastery on the way. The uphill walk could be tiring, but we will have the Gungang Himal and Mount Chulu in the backdrop to keep us company. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Day 9 Day 9: Siri Kharka To Tilicho Base Camp (4140M), Duration: 5-6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Siri Kharka To Tilicho Base Camp (4140M), Duration: 5-6 Hours

While the path from Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp isn’t very steep or physically strenuous, it could be exhausting as we will have to walk on narrow paths in a loose scree and landslide-prone area. Our trail goes through the middle of the landslide area, where we can see impressive rock formations along the trail. Overnight stay at the Tilicho Base Camp. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Day 10 Day 10: Visit Tilicho Lake (4,949M), Then Go Back To Siri Kharka; Duration: 5-6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Visit Tilicho Lake (4,949M), Then Go Back To Siri Kharka; Duration: 5-6 Hours

After the initial challenging ascent, our trail continues to pester along the side of the mountain in a gradual steep incline before reaching the watershed. We can enjoy yaks and deer grazing along our trail on the way. On the other side is Tilicho Lake, a large spectacular lake nestled at the foot of the north face of Tilicho Peak. The Lake was referred to by the leader of the French expedition team as ’The Great Ice Lake.’ The Lake also holds an important place for the Hindus as this sacred Lake is featured in one of the holiest texts of the Hindus, The Ramayana. After spending some time at the Lake, we will retrace our steps and return to Siri Kharka. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Day 11 Day 11: Siri Kharka To Yak Kharka (4040M) Duration: 4-5 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Siri Kharka To Yak Kharka (4040M) Duration: 4-5 Hours

We will leave Siri Kharka and descend towards the Khangsar Village today. We will pass Tare Gumba- a thousand-year-old monastery significant to the locals. Upon reaching the Khangsar Village, we can see that it is unhabituated except for occasional herders during festival times. Following a rock wall out of Khangsar, we will walk further until we reach a seasonal bridge in the Thorang Khola valley. After crossing the river, we will ascend for a while to a plateau. Next, we will be walking until we reach Yak Kharka. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Day 12 Day 12: Yak Kharka To Phedi Or High Camp (4600M) Duration: 6-7 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Yak Kharka To Phedi Or High Camp (4600M) Duration: 6-7 Hours

Today, the trail descends to cross the river at 4310 meters, then ascends to Phedi at 4420 meters. Some good guesthouses have been built at High Camp (4600 meters). Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Day 13 Day 13: Phedi Or High Camp To Muktinath (3710M), Duration: 8 -9 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Phedi Or High Camp To Muktinath (3710M), Duration: 8 -9 Hours

Phedi’s literal translation is "foot of the hill." The journey from Phedi to the Thorong La Pass starts today. We will do a steep climb along a regularly used trail and easy to follow. However, problems may occur due to the altitude and snow, making the crossing impossible if the pass is covered by snow. It takes about four hours to climb to the pass marked by chortens and prayer flags. You will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the entire terrain as you reach the top. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Day 14 Day 14: Trek To Jomsom (2713M) Duration: 6 Hours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Trek To Jomsom (2713M) Duration: 6 Hours

You will have a visit to the Muktinath temple early in the morning. Muktinath temple is the second most significant Hindu temple sacred to the Buddhist people. Many Hindu pilgrims come to visit the Muktinath temple. One hundred eight water taps constructed in the shape of a cow’s head and two small pounds. The Hindu people believe that if you take a bath under all 108 taps (108 is a sacred number in Tibetan Buddhism), you will free yourself from the sin you committed in your past life. A short walk past a collection of chortens in the Dhola Mebar Gompa, or the Jwalamai (goddess of fire) temple, where a holy flame of natural gas burns behind a grill just above the spring at all times. After visiting Muktinath, we will return to the guesthouse for breakfast and start trekking to Jomsom via the Jharkot village. It is one of the windiest valleys in Nepal. Every afternoon, you can be sure of solid winds sweeping across the terrain at all seasons. Overnight at Guesthouse – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Day 15 Day 15: Fly From Jomsom To Pokhara (920M). Duration: 20 Minutes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Fly From Jomsom To Pokhara (920M). Duration: 20 Minutes

We shall fly to Pokhara and then transfer to the hotel for breakfast.
Day 16 Day 16: Pokhara To Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Pokhara To Kathmandu

Drive back to Kathmandu, 6-7 hours. Overnight at the hotel, breakfast included.
Day 17 Day 17: Farewell
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Farewell

Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight, a representative from Peregrine Treks will take you to the airport from where you will depart.

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Annapurna Circuit And Tilicho Lake Trek

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Itinerary of your trip Annapurna Circuit And Tilicho Lake Trek

Day 1: Arrive At Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Day 2: Drive From Kathmandu To Jagat (1100M) Duration: 8 Hours

Day 3: Chamje To Bagarchhap (2160M) Duration: 6-7 Hours

Day 4: Bagarchhap To Chame (2630M) Duration: 6-7 Hours

Day 5: Chame To Pisang (3300M) Duration: 6 Hours

Day 6: Pisang To Manang (3500M) Duration: 6-7 Hours

Day 7: Manang- Acclimatization

Day 8: Manang To Siri Kharka (4060M), Duration: 4-5 Hours

Day 9: Siri Kharka To Tilicho Base Camp (4140M), Duration: 5-6 Hours

Day 10: Visit Tilicho Lake (4,949M), Then Go Back To Siri Kharka; Duration: 5-6 Hours

Day 11: Siri Kharka To Yak Kharka (4040M) Duration: 4-5 Hours

Day 12: Yak Kharka To Phedi Or High Camp (4600M) Duration: 6-7 Hours

Day 13: Phedi Or High Camp To Muktinath (3710M), Duration: 8 -9 Hours

Day 14: Trek To Jomsom (2713M) Duration: 6 Hours

Day 15: Fly From Jomsom To Pokhara (920M). Duration: 20 Minutes

Day 16: Pokhara To Kathmandu

Day 17: Farewell

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