Annapurna Circuit trekking has been recognized as one of the World’s best trekking trails according to a survey by Modern Maturity (USA). This is a dramatic trek around the mighty Annapurna range, a journey that is regarded as one of the top ten walks in the world. Exploring the beautiful Annapurna region, you shall reach the highest point of the trek—the Thorong La Pass situated at an altitude of 5,416 meters. Passing through the settlements inhabited by Gurung, Thakali, and Manag communities, you shall enjoy every step you take in this beautiful region.
You shall explore the breathtaking landscape and rich cultural practices during this trek added with the adventure. This Classic Annapurna lodge trek is certainly enjoyed by trekkers from all around the world. Annapurna circuit trek was opened for foreign trekkers in 1977. You shall be trekking via the lush green forests, passing several small and large settlements, crossing through several suspension bridges, beside waterfalls, witnessing the staggering views of majestic mountains soaring high above you, and a peaceful spiritual attachment shall slowly engulf you as you pass beside several Mani Walls, Chortens, and monasteries.
With an aim to help you make most out of this trek, we have made some variations in the popular trekking routes. From Kathmandu, you shall ride all the way to Besisahar and start trekking from thereon. Trekking alongside the Marsyandi River, you shall pass through terraced fields, ascending and descending via the beautiful villages, witnessing the Annapurna range and other mountains. As we ascend, the valley becomes narrower, waterfalls plummet from high above, and the scenery gains a rugged alpine appearance.
The highest point of the Annapurna Circuit trekking is Thorong La pass at the top of the valley at 5,416m/17,765ft high. Due to the difficulties of crossing the pass, the circuit is usually walked in a counter clockwise direction. Traveling anti clockwise, the longer ascent and shorter descent from west to east is too much for many people to manage in one day. As we trek north of the Great Himalayan Divide there is a dramatic change as we enter the stark landscape of the Tibetan Plateau where the culture becomes predominantly Buddhist. We then head back down the great Kali Gandhaki Valley, which is believed to be the deepest gorge in the world. Our experienced local guide will take you through the revised route along the Valley to avoid road under construction between Muktinath to Kalopani. This section of our trek shall detour to follow the footpaths through pretty villages away from the road, but returns to the traditional circuit villages for overnight lodge stays.

Route
Kathmandu (1,345 m)- Besisahar (830 m)-Syange-Chamje (1,400 m)-Bagarchhap (2,160 m)-Chame (2,630 m)-Pisang (3,300 m)-Manang (3,540 m)-Yak Kharka (4,000 m)-Thorong Phedi (4,450 m)-Thorong La Pass (5,416 m)-Muktinath (3,800 m)-Marpha (2,670 m)-Kalopani (2,530 m)-Tatopani (1,200 m)-Ghorepani (2,850 m)-Tadapani (2,700 m)-Ghandruk-Pokhara (850 m)-Kathmandu (1,345 m)

Difficulty
Annapurna Circuit Trekking is a moderate level of trekking; it doesn’t involve any technical climbing. The only challenge you might face during this trek is while crossing the Thorong La Pass. Otherwise, you might not feel the trek too strenuous. You do not require any athletic body fitness to complete this trek. Ensure that you can do long duration of walking uphill and downhill for some days in a row. Also ensure that you don’t have any problems with your knees and ankles or any part that might directly hamper trekking. Altitude sickness can be another challenge that you might have to face during this trek. To avoid this you shall take sufficient time for acclimatization to let you adapt to the growing altitude. Taking sufficient rests, you shall complete this trek successfully.

Food and Accommodation
You shall get typical Nepalese local dishes, with some international varieties throughout your trek. However, taking the pervasive dish Dal Bhat for lunch is highly recommended. You shall be served with rice, lentils, green vegetables and other varieties of vegetables, Papad, pickles made locally, and salad. Macaroni, potatoes, noodles, spaghetti, etc. are some other alternatives to Dal Bhat. Similarly, there are plenty of teahouses, lodges, and hotels to stay at. However, the higher you ascend the limited the facilities in the accommodation become, serving with beds, blankets, and sometimes shared a bathroom.

Best Season
March through to May, and September through to November are considered the best time to do any trek in Nepal, including the Annapurna Circuit Trekking. During March through to May, though it might be pretty hot in the lower altitude areas of the Annapurna region, you shall be welcomed by the blooming red rhododendrons. This is also the time just before the starting of the monsoon, thus, you should not worry about the rainfall. Also, September through to November is the best time; the lower areas of the region aren’t too hot, and the high altitude areas aren’t too cold, either. But the nights can be pretty chilly and cold. Sometimes traveling during the extreme season during winter can make your trekking miserable.

Why Mountain Hiking & Trekking Pvt. Ltd.?
With Mountain Hiking & Trekking Pvt. Ltd., you can expect the very best service and specialist knowledge on your Annapurna Circuit trekking. All our Annapurna Circuit trekking are led by experienced local Sherpa guides, most of whom have a minimum of 10 years’ experience. We provide you clean & comfortable room in a best-selected mountain lodge for good night sleep. You shall be served with hygienic and delicious meals and hot drinks. We have an arrangement of immediate helicopter rescue for free in case of an unprecedented and severe injuries and threats. All your trekking gears will carry by our strong porter. We highly recommend you to just carry your small day bag with Camera & necessary items during trekking day. We are organizing this trek for 20 years. We have designed the itineraries sitting together with our experienced guides to ensure that you are availed with adequate time for acclimatization and get every possible opportunity to enjoy the trek.

Trekking Equipment  

The following is a list of clothing and accessories that we recommend for treks and climbs in Nepal. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list, rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel are essential for your comfort and convenience. However, we recognize that you may have your own personal preferences for clothing which may be equally as suitable.

For Head
 

1. Sun hat or scarf
2. Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
3. Sunglasses with UV protection
4. Upper Body
5. T-shirts (2)
6. Light and expedition weight thermal tops
7. Fleece jacket or pullover
8. Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
9. Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
10. Down vest and/or jacket (optional)

For Hands

1. Lightweight gloves
2. Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
3. Lower Body
4. Underwear (4)
5. Hiking shorts (2)
6. Lightweight cotton long pants
7. Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
8. Fleece or wool pants
9. Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

For Feet

1. Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
2. Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
3. Hiking boots with spare laces
4. Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
5. Gaiters (Optional)
6. Accessories
7. Sleeping bag rated -10C. to -20C (Depending on trekking region)
8. Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
9. Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
10. Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
11. Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bags
12. Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
13. Thermarest sleeping pad (Only Camping Trek)
14. Water bottles (2)
15. Toiletries
16. Small wash towel
17. Optional items
18. Binoculars
19. Books (Highly Recommended)
20. Compass
21. Playing cards/backgammon/chess set
22. Swiss Knife

Recommended Mountaineering Kit

In addition to the items mentioned above for trekking, the following is a list of the additional specialized items which are required for the trekking peaks.
Plastic or leather mountaineering boots, with gaiters and crampons that have been tested for a good fit.
Fleece trousers or silhouette
Additional mits and gloves suitable for climbing
Ice axe, and ski poles (note – ice axes can be rented in Kathmandu)
Climbing helmet
Alpine climbing harness.
2 x tape slings
2 x screw gate karabiners
Descender/abseil device
Ascender

For more information please contact us info@himalayaguide.com

Travel Insurance is mandatory for all customers who looking to travel in Nepal with the Mountain Hiking & Trekking .The Travel Insurance must cover both the evacuation and medical cost
 There are many insurance companies that offer travel insurance services over the internet. You can choose from a wide variety of insurance companies as per your convenience. Especially when it comes to trekking in Nepal, there is always a narrow chance of minor health issues, injuries and most importantly – altitude sickness.
 
It is essential that you prefer an insurance rule that covers the cost of the helicopter rescue from the mountains in case of main accidents and delicate mountain sickness (AMS). through such great cases of an emergency evacuation, a helicopter service is the only way out of the mountains. This includes a rescue team for both – ground evacuation and rescue. Which is why we need your travel insurances to cover the cost of helicopter services and evacuation from the Himalayas

It is forever recovered to be safe than apologetic.

Before you plan your trip with Mountain Hiking & Trekking do make sure that your travel insurance covers all the costs mentioned above from a reliable company.
 
Suggested Travel Insurance Companies:

 https://www.travelguard.com
https://www.worldnomads.com
https://www.mondial-assistance.ca
https://www.travelassistnetwork.com/
https://www.travelex-insurance.com/
https://www.travelite.com/
https://www.tugo.com
https://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance

Travel Insurance is mandatory for all customers who looking to travel in Nepal with the Mountain Hiking & Trekking .The Travel Insurance must cover both the evacuation and medical cost
 There are many insurance companies that offer travel insurance services over the internet. You can choose from a wide variety of insurance companies as per your convenience. Especially when it comes to trekking in Nepal, there is always a narrow chance of minor health issues, injuries and most importantly – altitude sickness.
 
It is essential that you prefer an insurance rule that covers the cost of the helicopter rescue from the mountains in case of main accidents and delicate mountain sickness (AMS). through such great cases of an emergency evacuation, a helicopter service is the only way out of the mountains. This includes a rescue team for both – ground evacuation and rescue. Which is why we need your travel insurances to cover the cost of helicopter services and evacuation from the Himalayas

It is forever recovered to be safe than apologetic.

Before you plan your trip with Mountain Hiking & Trekking do make sure that your travel insurance covers all the costs mentioned above from a reliable company.
 
Suggested Travel Insurance Companies:

 https://www.travelguard.com
https://www.worldnomads.com
https://www.mondial-assistance.ca
https://www.travelassistnetwork.com/
https://www.travelex-insurance.com/
https://www.travelite.com/
https://www.tugo.com
https://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance