Annapurna Circuit trekking holiday
| country: | Nepal |
| location: | Annapurna, Annapurna Circuit |
| trip type: | High altitude & Challenging trekking holidays |
| departures: | 2009: 3 Oct |
| price: | From £765 (21 days) excluding flights. Min group size 6 people. We can also offer alternative departure dates for bespoke groups |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Acclaimed as one of the best treks in the world and a classic Himalayan experience. This is one not to be missed.
With ever changing scenery this trip provides both a trekking extravaganza, and a rewarding cultural experience with village life, temples and monasteries along the way. Due to recent changes in the region with the onset of road building, we have carefully adapted our itinerary to maintain the classic elements of this trek without having the intrusion of the mustang road. Our changes allow you to stay at less visited stopovers as well as an exclusive stay at Gyaru for sensational views. We still trek into the heart of the mountains at Tilicho as well as around the Annapurna range of the Himalayas, with spectacular views of the Manaslu and the Dhaulagiri Range of mountains.
The circuit also allows you to explore the many different cultures resident through the climate zones as you pass from sub tropical, through alpine and arid desert landscapes. The high point on this lodge based trek is of course Throng La – an ancient mountain pass at 5416M. After visiting the mustang village of Muktinath and Kagbeni we then take a spectacular mountain flight to exit the mountains. An added bonus and great value with this itinerary, after which you can relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at the lakeside in Pokhara.
In Kathmandu you will have a chance to see the finest Newari architecture, experience the hustle and bustle of the medieval type markets and cobbled streets and most of all enjoy the hospitality of the wonderful Nepali people.
Price details: Includes carbon balancing for international flights, 4 nights City Hotel B&B, 18 nights Teahouse accommodation, 2 days guided sightseeing, transportation & internal flight (Pokhara-Kathmandu), porterage & guides, NP entrance and charity donation. Excludes international flights & taxes, meals (unless stated), personal expenses, tips, Tourist visa (US $30), single supplement (£60), additional sightseeing and travel insurance.
With ever changing scenery this trip provides both a trekking extravaganza, and a rewarding cultural experience with village life, temples and monasteries along the way. Due to recent changes in the region with the onset of road building, we have carefully adapted our itinerary to maintain the classic elements of this trek without having the intrusion of the mustang road. Our changes allow you to stay at less visited stopovers as well as an exclusive stay at Gyaru for sensational views. We still trek into the heart of the mountains at Tilicho as well as around the Annapurna range of the Himalayas, with spectacular views of the Manaslu and the Dhaulagiri Range of mountains.
The circuit also allows you to explore the many different cultures resident through the climate zones as you pass from sub tropical, through alpine and arid desert landscapes. The high point on this lodge based trek is of course Throng La – an ancient mountain pass at 5416M. After visiting the mustang village of Muktinath and Kagbeni we then take a spectacular mountain flight to exit the mountains. An added bonus and great value with this itinerary, after which you can relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at the lakeside in Pokhara.
In Kathmandu you will have a chance to see the finest Newari architecture, experience the hustle and bustle of the medieval type markets and cobbled streets and most of all enjoy the hospitality of the wonderful Nepali people.
Price details: Includes carbon balancing for international flights, 4 nights City Hotel B&B, 18 nights Teahouse accommodation, 2 days guided sightseeing, transportation & internal flight (Pokhara-Kathmandu), porterage & guides, NP entrance and charity donation. Excludes international flights & taxes, meals (unless stated), personal expenses, tips, Tourist visa (US $30), single supplement (£60), additional sightseeing and travel insurance.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrival. Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Accommodation: Ktm Hotel B&B |
| Day 2: | Guided sightseeing. Guided sightseeing to two most important sites in Kathmandu: Paspatinath (Hindu temples) and Boudha (a Buddhist stupa) to visit these wonders and enjoy the atmosphere of the area. Accommodation: Ktm Hotel B&B |
| Day 3: | Ngadi. Travel to the trailhead at Besisahar mountain village and walk on to Ngadi. Accommodation: Mountain teahouse |
| Day 4-7: | Ngadi – Pisang. Trek through exclusive stop over points at Gemu Phant, Tal and Koto to Pisang village. We ascend from paddy fields and banana trees up the Marsangdi valley towards the higher bush lands of the Manang valley. Accommodation: Mountain teahouse |
| Day 8: | Gyaru. From Pisang we divert again to stay at Gyaru, to gain some of the best views possible on the whole Annapurna circuit. This is a great opportunity to mountain gaze! Accommodation: Mountain teahouse |
| Day 9-10: | Optional_bold_words. We descend from Gyaru to Braka, an ancient medieval village with a 500 year old Monastery. Here we stay two nights to acclimatise. There will be optional walks to Milirepa’s cave, an ice lake or to Manang village whilst staying here. Accommodation: Mountain teahouse |
| Day 11-14: | Braka – Yak Kharka (Via Tilicho). We now head to the heart of the mountains to Tilicho Lake – the highest in the world. Superb sandstone pillars and rock formations, added to the superb views of the Annapurnas and Nigiri’s makes this an un-missable excursion. Accommodation: Mountain teahouse |
| Day 15-16: | Yak Kharka – Muktinath (via Throng La). We make the high pass of Throng La at 5416m after spending a night at the base of the pass. Our long descent brings us to the mustang village of Muktinath, home to a most famous Hindu temple. Accommodation: Mountain teahouse |
| Day 17-18: | Kagbeni. We descend further to Kagbeni, a beautiful mustang village where we have time to explore the medieval dwellings, before heading down the Kali Gandaki towards Jomsom. Accommodation: Mountain teahouse |
| Day 19: | Pokhara. Today we fly to Pokhara and then spend the rest of the day enjoying the lakeside. Accommodation: City hotel B&B |
| Day 20: | Bhaktapur. Today we take the spectacular flight along the Himalayas back to Kathmandu, with a visit to the medieval capital Bhaktapur – an UNESCO site with the finest Durbar square in the country. Accommodation: Ktm Hotel B&B |
| Day 21: | Departure. International departure from Ktm airport. You will have complimentary transfers to the airport and optional daytime activities for those with late flights. |
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. how this holiday makes a difference
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To learn more about this trip and our comitmment to responsible tourism in the area read our Classic Annapurna Circuit: the honest review.
 Environment In order to avoid generating waste, we provide you with filtered water throughout the trek in order that you do not need to consume bottled water. These plastic bottles can be a major waste issue in the Himalayas. We also provide waste bags to pack all rubbish so that we leave no trace of our visit – only smiles and memories with the local tribes. In Nepal our carbon balancing fund is invested in biogas, a renewable energy which helps reduce de-forestation, improve health & sanitation and provide some income generation. Community When you travel with us you benefit and so does the local community:
Only local staff are employed on the trip, with preferential wages. A further commitment to encouraging the local economy. |
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