Annapurna Circuit
| country: | Nepal |
| location: | Annapurna, Annapurna Circuit |
| trip type: | High altitude, strenuous trekking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 17 Dec 2009: 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr |
| price: | From £1535 - £1840 (24 days) including flights from UK, from £1081 - £1111 excluding flights |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
This circuit of Annapurna - rightly known as Nepal's classic trek - offers more variety than any other walk of equivalent length, and takes us through virtually every type of scenery that Nepal has to offer.
There are superb views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, and the constant variety of landscapes ranges from sub-tropical through alpine to an arid semi-desert akin to Tibet; at the climax of the trek there's a formidable 5416m. pass, the Thorong La, to cross. Though it is certainly demanding enough for the seasoned trekker, the Annapurna Circuit is still an excellent introduction to walking in Nepal for those who are confident of their fitness.
This is a lodge-based trek, so we spend time in villages inhabited by many of Nepal's different tribes, both Buddhist and Hindu. Every day brings opportunities to gain an insight into the local culture and interact with the local communites whose land we are walking through, whether by bartering for souvenirs, talking to the inquisitive children or relaxing at a tea house during a well earned break.
Though it is certainly demanding enough for the seasoned trekker, the Annapurna Circuit is still an excellent introduction to walking in Nepal for those who are confident of their fitness
There are superb views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, and the constant variety of landscapes ranges from sub-tropical through alpine to an arid semi-desert akin to Tibet; at the climax of the trek there's a formidable 5416m. pass, the Thorong La, to cross. Though it is certainly demanding enough for the seasoned trekker, the Annapurna Circuit is still an excellent introduction to walking in Nepal for those who are confident of their fitness.
This is a lodge-based trek, so we spend time in villages inhabited by many of Nepal's different tribes, both Buddhist and Hindu. Every day brings opportunities to gain an insight into the local culture and interact with the local communites whose land we are walking through, whether by bartering for souvenirs, talking to the inquisitive children or relaxing at a tea house during a well earned break.
Though it is certainly demanding enough for the seasoned trekker, the Annapurna Circuit is still an excellent introduction to walking in Nepal for those who are confident of their fitness
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Depart London |
| Day 2: | Arrive Kathmandu |
| Day 3: | Sightseeing, visiting the temples of Pashupatinath and Bodnath |
| Day 4: | Scenic drive to Besisahar |
| Day 5-10: | Slowly ascend the Marsyangdi Valley to the village of Manang passing through a rich diversity of landscapes and local villages. Throughout the trek you’ll be presented with stunning views of the surrounding Annapurna Range of mountains |
| Day 11: | Acclimatisation day in Manang |
| Day 12-14: | Cross the mighty Thorong La (5416 m.) to Muktinath, a place of pilgrimage. The highest place on Earth you are ever likely to walk on! |
| Day 15-17: | Trek along the Kali Gandaki Gorge, beneath the great peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna |
| Day 18-21: | Ascend to Ghorepani and the famous view point of Poon Hill, before reaching Pokhara |
| Day 22: | Fly to Kathmandu |
| Day 23: | Depart Kathmandu for London |
| Day 24: | London |
travellers' tales
A great walk - each day somehow managed to be better than the last. (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.award winner
This tourism business won an award in our 2004 Responsible Tourism Awards - organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical, Magazine of the Royal Geographical Societyhow this holiday makes a difference
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On this trek we also have a chance to visit a Resource Replacement Project funded by us with the kind support of many of our trekkers. The purpose of this project is to help enable some of the villages in Upper Manang to manage their own wood resources. We has funded the training of local villagers from this region and now funds them to manage tree nurseries. Currently in its early stages, the plan is to be able to transplant the saplings into common land owned by the whole village. This common land is protected from the ravages of the local sheep and goats and will we hope supply a renewable resource of wood for the benefit of the whole village. For every person booking on this holiday. We donate £10 towards the funding of this project per booking.
All the hotels, transport, lodges and tourism services that we use are locally owned, we employ a large team of local staff. We our a member of the IPPG, the International porter protection group. This body was formed to protect the interests of porters against unscrupulous trekking companies and private trekkers and to raise the awareness amongst trekkers for the need to ensure porters welfare. |
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