Guide

local Sherpa Expedition Teams a licensed English-speaking trekking guide.

Meals

Three Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek

Transport

All ground transportation by the private vehicle including airport transfers. Kathmandu to Beshisahar by bus and Beshisahar to Dharapani transportation by Sharing Jeep. Jomsom to Pokhara transportation by By Bus. Pokhara to Kathmandu transportation by Tourist Bus.

Accommodation

Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu One night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Pokhara Best available twin sharing room for accommodation during the trek

Others

Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Sherpa Expedition Teams duffel bag(down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion) Annapurna Conservation Area Permits and TIMS permit for trekking A comprehensive medical kit All government and local taxes Assistant guide group size above 8+ people.

Not included:

Flights

Internation flight fare

Optional

The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.) If required we will provide but the price will be an extra USD 18 per day.

Others

Meals not specified in the ’Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’ Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.) Hot showers during the trek All kind of cold drinks e.g. water, tea, coke, Fanta, juice etc. Personal trekking equipment Tips for trekking staff and driver

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Kathmandu (1,400 M) & Transfer To Hotel.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In Kathmandu (1,400 M) & Transfer To Hotel.

You will arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and met by one of our representatives who will take you to your hotel in the tourist hub of Kathmandu, Thamel. This will be followed by a short briefing covering all aspects of the trek. With spare time in the afternoon, you can explore the narrow winding streets of Thamel or visit some of Kathmandu’s historic World Heritage-listed places of interest.
Day 2 Day 2: Drive From Kathmandu To Dharapani (1960 M) Via Beshisahar (8,23M) 11-12 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Drive From Kathmandu To Dharapani (1960 M) Via Beshisahar (8,23M) 11-12 Hours.

Today we hit the road and drive to Dharapani where we will stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 3 Day 3: Trek From Dharapani To Chame (2630 M) 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Trek From Dharapani To Chame (2630 M) 5-6 Hours.

We have a bit of a hard trek today as we ascend along some treed ridges on the route to Chame. Looking skyward along the trail and we will see some massive snowy peaks: Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m). There is also a hot natural therapeutic spring on the trail where we can sit back and relax our tired muscles. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse at Chame.
Day 4 Day 4: Trek From Chame To Pisang (3,300 M) 5-6 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Trek From Chame To Pisang (3,300 M) 5-6 Hours.

Today we walk through a steep and narrow valley where we have our first views of Paungda Danda, a massive curved rock face soaring 1500m up from the river bed. From here we can look up to the colossal Annapurna II and Pisang Peaks. We will then head down to the Manang Valley while enjoying the beautiful landscape. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse in Pisang.
Day 5 Day 5: Trek From Pisang To Manang (3,570 M) 4-5 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Trek From Pisang To Manang (3,570 M) 4-5 Hours.

The trail today heads higher as we make our way to Ghyaru Village. Along the trail will be fortunate to have some wonderful views of Annapurna II and other snow clad peaks, as well as the glacier of Annapurna IV – that is plainly visible from Ghyaru. We will stop for a lunch break at Ghyaru and then head on to Ngawal. Looking skyward you will see the imposing Pisang and Annapurna peaks. You will have reached Ngawal village once you see the Mani wall and the fluttering Tibetan prayer flags. At Ngawal we can look down to Humde Village. Next we head to the villages of Bhakra and Braga before arriving at Manang where we will stay in a guesthouse overnight.
Day 6 Day 6: Manang – Acclimatization Day.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Manang – Acclimatization Day.

It is strongly recommended by health experts to stay active when spending time acclimatizing. We will take a short trek to Bhojo Gumba – a monastery or to Gangapurna Lake. We can also trek to Vraga Village where we can visit the Himalayan Rescue Association who will talk to us about the condition of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse in Manang.
Day 7 Day 7: Trek From Manang To Yak Kharka (4,110 M) 3-4 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Trek From Manang To Yak Kharka (4,110 M) 3-4 Hours.

After departing Manang we cross the river before arriving at Tenki Village and then we head up the Marsyangdi Valley passing several small villages, such as Ghunsa, and pass through some scrubby terrain, all the while heading to higher altitudes. We will also see yak and mountain horses grazing on the alpine pastures before coming to Yak Kharka where we will stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 8 Day 8: Trek From Yak Kharka To Thorong Phedi (4,600 M) 3-4 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trek From Yak Kharka To Thorong Phedi (4,600 M) 3-4 Hours.

Today the trekking will take your breath away as it is nearly all uphill to Thorong Phedi. We first cross a suspension bridge and will later reach Ledar Village. Once again we climb higher below the cliffs until we arrive at Thorong Phedi, the last village before Thorong La Pass. From this altitude, we have some fabulous views of several high peaks: Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorong Peak and Mt. Khatungkang. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse at Thorong Phedi.
Day 9 Day 9: Trek From Thorong Phedi To Muktinath (3,800 M) Via Thorong La Pass (5,416M) 8-9 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Trek From Thorong Phedi To Muktinath (3,800 M) Via Thorong La Pass (5,416M) 8-9 Hours.

Today is an exciting one 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 said to be safer and easier than crossing from the other direction. To reach the pass early in the day and avoid the high winds that develop later in the morning we have to get up around 3 a.m. Once at the pass the effort will be rewarded with some really great views over the nearby mountains. After taking some photos we will then descend to the valley floor and continue on to Muktinath for the night.
Day 10 Day 10: Drive From Muktinath To Pokhara (9,00M) 8-9 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Drive From Muktinath To Pokhara (9,00M) 8-9 Hours.

Today we drive through the kali Gandaki Gorge, jammed between two massive mountain ranges, Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri. Once back at Pokhara our staff will take you to your hotel where you can rest or stroll around Phewa Tal (lake), or maybe walk along the lakeside and enjoy a cold drink or coffee at one of the many cafes while watching the sunset over the far-off mountains. We will stay at a hotel near Lakeside tonight.
Day 11 Day 11: Drive From Pokhara To Kathmandu (1,350M) 6-7 Hours.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Drive From Pokhara To Kathmandu (1,350M) 6-7 Hours.

Today we head back to Kathmandu. You can look back on this classic trek and congratulate yourself on enduring some hard long days on the trail.
Day 12 Day 12: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Flight Departure.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Flight Departure.

Three hours before your booked flight a representative fromSherpa Expedition Teams will take you to the airport. On your return home, you may already be contemplating a return to this stunning mountainous country. Please feel free to contact us if you need assistance in deciding on a future trekking destination.

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Short Annapurna Circuit Trek

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Itinerary of your trip Short Annapurna Circuit Trek

Day 1: Arrive In Kathmandu (1,400 M) & Transfer To Hotel.

Day 2: Drive From Kathmandu To Dharapani (1960 M) Via Beshisahar (8,23M) 11-12 Hours.

Day 3: Trek From Dharapani To Chame (2630 M) 5-6 Hours.

Day 4: Trek From Chame To Pisang (3,300 M) 5-6 Hours.

Day 5: Trek From Pisang To Manang (3,570 M) 4-5 Hours.

Day 6: Manang – Acclimatization Day.

Day 7: Trek From Manang To Yak Kharka (4,110 M) 3-4 Hours.

Day 8: Trek From Yak Kharka To Thorong Phedi (4,600 M) 3-4 Hours.

Day 9: Trek From Thorong Phedi To Muktinath (3,800 M) Via Thorong La Pass (5,416M) 8-9 Hours.

Day 10: Drive From Muktinath To Pokhara (9,00M) 8-9 Hours.

Day 11: Drive From Pokhara To Kathmandu (1,350M) 6-7 Hours.

Day 12: Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Flight Departure.

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