Annapurna Circuit Trek - 12 Days

Name: Annapurna Circuit Trek
Brand: Annapurna Circuit Trek
Price: 970 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.904958677686 (484 reviews)

Duration

12 Days

Age Range 10 - 70 years

Destination Annapurna Region, Nepal

Activities Trekking

Group Size 1 - 15

$970.00 /Adult

$945.00 /Infant

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu( TIA) International Airport(1,365m) Transfer To Hotel Evening Welcome Dinner. O/N At Hotel

Day 2: Private Drive From Kathmandu To BesiSahar (760m) & Shared Ride Till Chame (2670m), 132km, 10 hours

Day 3: Chame To Upper Pisang ( 3100 M) Walking 5 Hours, O/N At Tea House

Day 4: Pisang To Manang (3540m) , 5 Hrs Walking, O/N At Tea House

Day 5: Acclimatization day at Manang and Visit to Gangapurna Lake (4600m) O/N At Tea House

Day 6: Manang To Letdar (4200m) , 5 Hrs Walk, O/N At Tea House

Day 7: Letdar To Thorung Phedi (4450m) , 3 -4Hrs Walk, O/N At Tea House

Day 8: Thorung Phedi Thorung La Pass (5,416m) To Muktinath (3760m) 7 -8hrs Walk, O/N At Tea House

Day 9: Muktinath To Jomsom (2720m ) Via Kagbeni 4/ 5 Hrs Walk.O/N At Tea House

Day 10: Jomsom To Pokhara By Flight And Overnight At Pokhara

Day 11: Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 12: Departure

The Cost Include(s)

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The Cost Exclude(s)

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Review

4.9

460 reviews

Maurus502

Jan 13, 2025

Amazing experience

I had an amazing experience with Nepal Social Trek! Starting with clear communication and well-organized trip planning followed by a warm welcome, we were impressed by the great hospitality we received from everyone. The trip was a real adventure, full of happy emotions and beautiful moments shared together. Our guides, Narayan and Govinda, were extremely skilled and knowledgeable. They were not only excellent guides but also beautiful people from a human point of view. After the trek, Nepal Social Trek also arranged a guided tour of the city of Bhaktapur and its temples for us. I absolutely recommend Nepal Social Trek!

mariacE8266SI

Dec 02, 2024

Good experience in Nepal

I did the Chisapani Nagarkot trekk. My guide Kamal was very considerate, landscapes were nice and the hotels and food were good. We also visited Bhaktapur which is nice. I recommend visting Nepal and the Nepal social company.

Joanna G

Dec 01, 2024

Langtang Valley Trek

What an epic trip! Nepal Social Treks were brilliant. Seamless organisation from start to finish. They were always friendly and responsive with communication before I came out, were helpful when it came to hiccups with my baggage. And were flexible with my tour, switching from the Tamang to the Langtang trek with no complaints. My guide - Kamal, and porter - Santa, were both excellent. Kamal was super knowledgable, trustworthy, and great company. Santa’s a legend! The accommodation & food were great. The daily trekking: incredible and just the right level of challenging. I could not recommend this trek enough if you’re after something shorter.

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5 Stars 24 reviews

Devin Boggs

Sep 14, 2024

Nepal Social Treks were an amazing company who helped me make memories for my life on a climbing attempt of Island Peak December 2023. Even though it was in the off-season and in December, they ensured I had everything necessary to achieve my goal and enjoy my winter trek. They were also very helpful after the trek and I enjoyed my conversations in their Kathmandu office. I'd recommend my friends to go climbing with them any day.

Mauro Licata

Jan 13, 2025

Florentina Herbil

Nov 26, 2023

A trip organized by Simina Cernat our guide from România with a very good collaboration with Nepal Social Trecks. This was an experience of a lifetime rafting mountains nature people… We are grateful we had Lakpa to guide us throughout the trecking. Lakpa carefully addressed all our questions and help us understand Nepali culture he was the best guide friendly, kind, patient and felt very taken care of during our 9days trek on the Annapurna Circuit. At 5000m i had a difficult moment, could hardly walk but Lakpa immediately observed that and he helped me succesfully reach to Thorong La pass. 5416m. Also the two porters Nima and Manut were very nice and helpful. The trip itself was well thought through for our needs and expectations. Thank you Lakpa and high-level

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FAQS

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Am I likely to suffer from Acute Mountain Sickness on this trek?

In general, the threat of high altitude sickness begins once you exceed the elevation of 3,500 meters. On this trek, you’ll be visiting the world’s highest altitude lake — Tilicho Lake at 4,949 meters and navigating the world’s highest pass — Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters. With such altitudinal variation, the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness in Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake is significant.

What kinds of insurance do I need for this trek?

Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most strenuous treks in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is because this trek leads you across the highest navigable pass along the rugged mountain trails. Additionally, this trek will also take you to the world’s highest lake. Therefore, it possesses a massive threat of Acute Mountain Sickness and other unforeseeable events.

So, if you’re trekking to Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake, it is mandatory to provide a copy of your travel insurance to Nepal Social Treks before the trip. Considering the trek’s challenge, we highly recommend you to buy comprehensive travel insurance that covers all the necessary expenses.

Make sure your travel insurance covers all the medical treatment expenses, trip cancellation, accidents, theft, and, most importantly, helicopter evacuation charge at high elevation (up to 6,000 meters).

What are the Packing List for Annapurna Circuit Trek?

Here are a few essential gears you need to pack for Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake:

Bags:

● Daypack

● Duffel Bag

Clothing:

● Trekking Shirt - Pack 3 to 4 breathable trekking shirts, balancing both half and full sleeves

● Trekking Trousers - Minimum 2 water and wind-resistant trekking pants

● Trekking Shorts - Pack a couple of trekking shorts for lower reaches of the trek

● Fleece Jacket - Pack a lightweight fleece jacket for the lower region

● Down Jacket - Carry a high-quality down jacket to keep you warm from the extreme weather at the trek’s upper reaches

● Waterproof Shell Jacket - One waterproof jacket to stay protected in the wet weather

● Thermal Layer - At least one pair of a thermal layer

● Breathable Underwear - Carry at least 3 to 4 pairs of breathable and comfortable underwear

Footwears:

● Hiking Boots - A pair of high-quality hiking boots will be enough for the trek.

● Hiking Socks - Pack at least 4 to 5 pairs of comfortable hiking socks.

● Sandals/Trainers - A pair of either sandals or trainers, depending upon your preference.

● Thermal Socks - Carry at least a 2 pair of warm thermal socks to keep you warm in the evening and night.

● Gaiter (For Winter) - You can pack a gaiter for any season, even though it is primarily for winter.Head Wears:

● Sun Protection Hat - One sun protection hat to your face protected from harmful UV rays and sunburn.

● Buff/Neck Gaiter - One buff or neck gaiter to protect your neck from the harsh wind.

● Warm Beanie - One beanie to keep your head warm in the upper reaches of the trek.Hand Wear:

● Outer Gloves - A pair of outer gloves to wear as an additional layer in the upper reaches of the trek.

● Inner Gloves - A pair of inner gloves for the lower region of the trek.Other Accessories:

● Toiletries

● Trekking Poles

● High-Quality Sleeping Bag

● Water Bottle

● Water Purification Tablets

● UV Protection Sunglasses

● Hand Sanitizers

● Sunscreen/Lip Balm

● Headlamp with Spare Batteries

● Trekking Towels

● Camera

● Portable Chargers

● Prescribed Medications

Is there any Special Note?

It is our humble request to you to attend the briefing session mandatorily! Your trekking guide will provide you with all the necessary information regarding the trek in brief, including day-to-day itinerary, trek difficulty, transportation, accommodation, food, cultures, mountains, etc.

Note that we want the meeting to be as interactive as possible. Therefore, ask as many questions to your trekking guide to clear any concerns regarding the trek. During the meeting, we will also conduct a meet and greet session. So, try to bond with the rest of the members of the group during the session and at the dinner.It is advisable that you pack your bags before you go to sleep to avoid the rush in the morning. If there’s anything you want to leave at the hotel, keep it separate from your trekking bags.