Annapurna Circuit Trekking

Nepal is a Himalayan Country that sits at the roof of the world, stretching 500 miles from east to west and 150 miles from north to south. Within these borders can be found 8 of the world's 10 highest mountains and undoubtedly the world's best trekking areas. Closed to foreigners until 1949, Nepal has long been the ultimate destination for mountaineers and trekkers from all over the world. In addition, Nepal is a land of great diversity - it's culture, religions, geography and wildlife fascinate and challenge the imagination.

VIN Treks and Tours: We provide a very good trekking and climbing service in Nepal. We do it through our local partners who have long experience in this field of organising a wide variety of trips for clients from all over the world. The Satisfaction is guaranteed. We have launched this to generate some funds for our community projects for women, childrn, youth and teachers.

The Annapurna region is that north of Pokhara in Central Nepal, and includes some of the world's highest and most beautiful mountains. These include the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre - the famous fish-tail mountain that dominates the skyline above Pokhara. In addition this area boasts the Kali Gandaki, the world's deepest gorge.

This classic trek circles the entire Annapurna massif and in so doing offers a spectacular variety of people and landscapes, from lowland farming country to alpine meadows to the Tibet-like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya. We start in the foothills at Besi Sahar and rise after 6 days to the settlement of Manang at 3500m where we acclimatise and enjoy the mountain views. We continue to ascend and on day 10 of the trek we cross the famous Thorung La, at 5416m, to Muktinath, an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.

From here we descend into the Kali Gandaki, with Annapurna and Dhaulagiri towering on either side. En route back to Pokhara we pass through the many beautiful hill villages that populate this ancient trading route between Tibet and India. We also visit the hot springs at Tatopani, and climb up Poon Hill, above Ghorapani, to enjoy magnificent mountain views. Accommodation and food is provided in the local lodges. Transport to Besi Sahar is by private coach and the return to Kathmandu from Pokhara is by air.

Annapurna Circuit Trek Summary Duration: 22 days Trek days: 16 days Hotel: 4 nights in Kathmandu 1 night in Pokhara Maximum altitude: 5416m Start Dates:1st and 15th of each month or custom date

Price: $1295 Information/What is included in the trek price?

All of the prices include the following :

• Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
• 3 nights accommodation and food at hotel / Guest house in Kathmandu
• Kathmandu Sight Seeing tour as per the itinerary below
• Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
• Lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek.
• Highly experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples), their food, accommodation, salary, equipments, insurance
• Surface Transfer from Kathmandu to Bensishahar and back to Kathmandu from Pokhara by private car / van/bus
• Annapurna conservation permit, and all necessary permits.
• Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
• One night accommodation in Pokhara (inclusive of Government taxes, breakfast, lunch & dinner).
• Tourist service charge, Vat
• Office Service charge.

Annapurna Circuit Service Excludes:

• Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist).
• International air fare to and from Nepal.
• Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 30 days. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
• Departure Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
• Items of a personal nature
• Hard / Soft Drinks like alcohol and coke and mineral water, laundry, phone call, internet.
• Trekking Equipments (down sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire or buy in Kathmandu, which would cost approximately US$ 1 per day per item to hire and US$ 60 to US$ 100 per item to buy).
• Personal travel and medical insurance
• Tips for guide, porters, driver...

Itineraries