Short Annapurna Circuit Trek - 13 Days

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, transfer to Hotel (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. )
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, one of our office representatives will pick up you and escort you to the hotel as well as help you to check-in at the hotel. After refreshment, you will be briefed about the next day trip.

Day 02:   Drive to Besisahar (Altitude: 760 m/ 2510 ft.)
Total duration: Drive: 8-9 hrs. – bus/ 6 hrs. – Jeep
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After having breakfast, our guide will meet you at the hotel to drive to Besisahar. Recheck your luggage and be ready for a drive. Following River Marshyangdi, you will reach Besisahar. On the way, you can explore the Green Mountain, scattered village and refreshing landscape. Stay overnight at local lodge.

Day 03: Jeep drive to Chame (Stopover for acclimatization) (Altitude: 2670 m/8810 ft.)
Total duration: 7-8hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
From Besisahar, catching a local bus, you will start to drive in a bumpy road towards Chame. It is a small village of the Annapurna Region at an elevation of 1430 m. You can enjoy the waterfall that attracts both the local and tourists. Stay overnight at local lodge.

Day 04: Trek Chame to Pisang (Altitude: 3200 m/10524 ft.)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, you will have a steep walk through the dense forest into a narrowed valley. Crossing the raging Himalayan River at two points 2,910m & 3,040m are absolute highlights of the trek. Just crossing a suspension bridge at 3040m, the stunning view of Rocky Hill Paungda Danda feasts catch by the eyes. Beyond here, the course connects towards Pisang on a steep trail. Pisang nestles between 3,200m and 3,300meters. Stay overnight at local lodge.

Day 05: Trek Pisang to Manang, Overnight at the local lodge (Altitude: 3400 m/11152 ft.)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

After breakfast, you will walk through the arid & higher region of Manang.  As you trek higher, the region affected being at the rain shadow of Annapurna comes into sight. Natives of this county flock yak most of the times of the year and cultivate crops for a very short period of the year. As you leave Pisang, you will tread along the northern via Ghyaru for the better views of the Himalayan peaks throughout the trail that chases along the northern bank of the river. Now, you will arrive at Munchi. Beyond Munchi, the trail passes the charming and the authentic village of Braga 3475m. The last push brings to Manang.

Day 06: Acclimatization day at Manang (Altitude: 3400 m/11152 ft.)
Total duration: 5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Today, instead of heading further, we spend the day in Manang for the purpose of acclimatization. Being active is the best way to acclimatize. Therefore, we can either spend the day visiting a Milarepa’s cave or half-day hiking to Khangsar or climbing Chhongar viewpoint or visiting ancient monasteries or simply exploring the settlement of Manang. Any option you choose will help you in the process of acclimatization, plus help you enjoy the attraction of Manang. Overnight in a lodge in Manang. 

Day 07: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4,050m/13,287ft)
Total duration: 4-5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

you trek from Manang to Yak Kharka after breakfast, the uphill climb through alpine forest and juniper bushes is steep for about one and a half hour. After passing Tangki and Ghusang the trail becomes easy up till the Yak Kharka. You can enjoy the view of Annapurna III, Gangapurna and Tilicho peak along the way. Overnight in a lodge in Yak KKharka.

Day 08: Trek from Yak Kharka to High Camp (4,833m/15,856ft)
Total duration: 5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

You trek from Yak Kharka to the High Camp. The trail leading to High Camp from Yak Kharka is wide, but steep up till Letdar.  From Letdar, we will continue, crossing the bridge across the Kone River, finally reach Thorung Phedi and from there we hike all the way up to the High camp. The high camp greets us with a splendid panorama of  Annapurna peaks, Yakwakang, and Chulu West. Overnight in a lodge in high camp.

Day 09: Trek from high camp to Muktinath (3,760m/12,335ft) via Thorung La Pass (5,416m)
Total duration: 8 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Starting high camp, we walk all the way to Muktinath. We start early in the morning and continue up on a steep trail. It takes about 4 hours to reach the pass. Once we are on the pass, you can see the view of summits rising above 6000m along with a beautiful view of the Kali Gandaki Valley and Yakwakang. Now we will hike down to the Temple of Muktinath (the very famous shrine of Hindu and Buddhist). By the time you reach Muktinath, you will be tired. So, we will spend the remaining time resting our tired muscles. Overnight in a lodge in Muktinath.

Day 10: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2,720m/8,923ft)
Total duration: 5-6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

You will trek from Muktinath to Jomsom. However, before heading towards Jomsom, we will visit the temple of Jwala Mai, then hike down to Jharkot to explore the ruins of the original palace of the King of Mustang and a few chortens and monasteries around Jharkot. Now, we will walk down to Kaag Beni. From Kaag Beni, following the old salt trade route, we will hike all the way down to Jomsom. In the evening, we spend our time exploring the Jomsom area. Overnight in a lodge in Jomsom.

Day 11: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
Meals Included: Breakfast

There is no direct flight from Jomsom to Kathmandu. Therefore, today we fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara is early in the morning. This flight is very thrilling as it flies through the Kali Gandaki gorge. From the airport in Kathmandu, we will transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Pokhara. Overnight in a tourist standard hotel in Pokhara.

Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu in Tourist sharing vehicle. We will transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Kathmandu. Overnight in a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 13: Final departure 
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is the last day of your trip in Nepal with Treks Planner Nepal. Therefore, if your flight is scheduled early in the morning, one of our company representatives will drive you to the airport as per your flight departure time, after breakfast. However, if your flight is scheduled in the evening, you can go shopping around the popular markets in Kathmandu and later we will transfer you to the airport as per your flight schedule. Nevertheless, if you are looking to extend your holiday in Nepal, we can help you plan some top adventure activities and trips in Nepal.

Dates and Cost

Note : Set your own departure date if you have a group size of 2 packs or more.

Cost Include

• Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
• 2 Night standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast.
• 1 Night standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Pokhara including breakfast.
• 9 Night basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms.
• Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
• The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
• Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
• Annapurna Conservation Area Project  (ACAP) permit
• Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card permit 
• Domestic Airfare and Tax for the sector Jomsom/Pokhara
• Pokhara/ Kathmandu transfer in a Tourist Bus
• Kathmandu/ Besisahar drive in a private vehicle
• Besisahar - Chame jeep drive in sharing vehicle.
• Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps, Adventure Certificate
• Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek
• All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
• Official expenses.

Cost Exclude

• Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, barbills, showers etc. 
• Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation.
• Medical expenses and trip cancellation. 
• Any other extended trips and accommodation.
• Tips of the guide, porters and driver as a token of appreciation. 
• Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list.
• Nepal arrival visa.

Passport and Visas:
First, be sure you have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date.  You can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days till date.

Get the required visa for Nepal.
You can get Nepal visa prior to arrival from the Nepalese Embassy at your home country. Likewise, you can easily get an up on arrival visa at Kathmandu airport and other different borders from Nepal. This is for those who travel from India and Tibet. For more information and download please visit Nepal Visa Information.

Bring Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passports sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal. For detail information, we request you to visit our visa page.

Money & Credit card Info
We find that most of the credit card, master and visa card is blocked from your card provider. It may be because of a security reason. It, sometimes, may bring you in a problematic situation that you can't get money from ATMs and that you find difficult to pay for your treks and tour. To find yourself free from this problem, you can call your card provider before you travel to Nepal and inform there that you are traveling to Nepal. Ensure them to give the authorization for the payment. In Nepal, you have to pay 3.5 % credit card commission s per Nepal Bank rules, on top of your payable amount for the trek cost.  So, please be sure that you bring some cash in USD to pay us. Likewise, be sure you have brought some small amount for your daily expenses as well as for those items which are not included in our cost. We request you not to change money in the Airport. The exchange rate is very low there. Our office provides you with the facility to change your money. Or, you can take help from Money Changers in Thamel.

Travel Insurance:
Our clients must have comprehensive travel insurance package. Their insurance must cover against medical, personal accident, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, lost of gears, natural calamity, theft of or damage to baggage etc.

Who can trek?
No special degree of fitness is required and that there is no age barrier. However, in the areas over 3000m altitude, extra care should be taken. One can trek who have strong legs and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal. Normally, for weary trekkers, we have a list of short, easy and exotic treks and for the experienced trekkers, we offer a longer trek with lots of excitement and adventure. We encourage all men and women, families, students and professionals around the world to enjoy the enchanting trekking in Nepal. You can join us as an individual team member or with your own group. We commit to arranging the best trekking that delights you in the Nepal Himalayas. If you can have fun walking for 3-6 hours up and down hills to Nepal, pack your luggage and join us for an exhilarating and unforgettable journey. All the necessary things for your trekking will be arranged by us. What you can do is to enjoy the beautiful scenery and magnificent view of Nepal Himalayas.

Clothing and Equipment for Traveling in Nepal
Trekking in the Himalayas needs to the arrangement of equipment as you have to find yourself comfortable at higher altitude. The basic clothing item that you are expected to be prepared with are well described here. Remember that excess baggage is likely to be a burden for yourself and your supporting staff. "Pack light, but pack right", is our motto. This will allow you to enjoy a comfortable journey with your energies and enthusiastic zeal focused on the exploration of this enchanting Nepal scenic beauty. Please visit here for Clothing and Equipment list.

Buying and Renting Equipment in Kathmandu
It is not really necessary to spend a large amount of money buying extra equipment and clothing prior to your trip. It is because most of the trekking equipment can be hired from many adventure shops within Kathmandu. Most of the gear is locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper). Some Chinese gear is likely to be more expensive but qualitative. Sleeping bag and down jacket are easily rented. Each item can be rented for less than USD 1, for a day. You have to manage other items buying them yourself. However, these items are more likely to be cheaper than those in your hometown. We will arrange all the necessary items you need on the second day of your arrival. 

Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you to take a vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies etc, it is not really must but recommended.

How to Book
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us to our head office Thamel Kathmandu Nepal by mail or phone, email is more easy and clear options, as soon as we get your email or call we will process for your booking. We need 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through the Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card) or through online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions or others. After we get the 20% amount we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.