Annapurna Circuit Trek - 21 Days
Trip Facts
Trip Code
AA-ACT-0014
Activities
Cultural Tour, Trekking in Annapurna & Lower Mustang
Meals
Full board Meals on Trek/Breakfast in the City
Room
Hotel/ Mt. Lodge & Guest Houses
Max Elevation
5,416m Thorang La Pass
Group Size
2 - 10 Persons
Best Month
Mar - May & Sep to Dec
Trip Overview
"Do not be an introvert in such a Once in a Life Time trek, exploring adventure options is a highly rewarding experience."
The Annapurna Circuit trek has become most popular spectacular trekking routes in the world with lush green valleys and historical villages, which offer impressive snow-capped views of the white Himalayas with flabbergasting images of pastoral life since it has been opened to foreign trekkers in 1977. You will have the opportunity to explore the Himalayas from bottom to top and from various perspectives as its Starting from less than 1,000 meters. To grab the sublime pleasure, this magnificent trek leads you towards the fine village, which is inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups. Thorong La pass is the highest point of Annapurna Circuit trek, which is at the top of the valley at 5,416 m. There are some haphazard to crossing the pass, the circuit is usually walked in a counter-clockwise direction.
Annapurna Circuit trek is an entire round trek of Annapurna range, covering 300km of walking through lush green forests, culturally rich villages, majestic mountains, and miles of snow. Beginning from the hilly region of Besisahar, the trek passes through the culturally opulent villages like Pisang and Manang, climbs up across the highest pass in the world- Thorong-La Pass (5,416m/17,764ft) and slides down to the Apple Orchard Jomsom, via Muktinath. The qualities that one can enjoy from this trek ranges from exploring the natural and cultural wonders, observing tribal lifestyles and sightings of rare flora and fauna of the Great Himalaya region. Dominated by high hills and mountains with most of the parts still inaccessible, Annapurna Circuit trek follows the ancient but beaten path used as a trade route between Nepal and Tibet in ancient times, mainly for trading "Salt."
The fantastic Embark of Annapurna Circuit Trek (Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,769ft) leads the world's deepest Kali Gandaki gorge with Annapurna I rising to 8091 m to the east and Dhaulagiri hovering at 8167 m to the west. To have the impressive observation of Manang, Jomsom, Muktinath region and diverse Nepalese landscape and culture Annapurna Circuit Trek is good option for worldwide travelers.
Longing to circle Annapurna massif this is one of the longest treks. If you are seeking shorter trek in the same route then Annapurna panorama trek is ideal. We also have Annapurna Extreme Trek 19 day/s. This is one of the popular trekking peaks, which rises above Pisang village of Annapurna conservation area, and lush green Yak pastures in a uniform slope of ice and snow to the final pyramid like the summit.
Customize Your Own Trek!

This trek itinerary provided here is a standard itinerary prepared to this trip but if you want to customize your own itinerary for this trekking adventure at your timeline and interest, do write us, and we will be very pleased to customize this trek to your need. We are more than happy to customize this trip to your requirements.
Important Trip Notes & Activities
Pleased acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure trip in remote Himalayan region, where weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.
Detail Itinerary Expand All
Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,300m/4,264 ft
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, we meet and brief your upcoming trek with us. Evening we host welcome dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with local music and ethnic dance. Over night at Kathmandu.
Day 02 Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley &Trek Preparation day
Altitude: 1,300m/4,264 ft
Activities: Sightseeing tour
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Today, after breakfast at the hotel, we start our guided city tour of Kathmandu capital; we visit the main highlighted and most interesting part of the city which is recommended by the UNESCO Heritage sites of Nepal. We visit Pashupatinath Nath (Greatest Hindu Temple), Bouddha Nath (Biggest Buddhist Stupa of the world- a prime Stupa of Buddhist pilgrimage), Kathmandu Durbar Square (Historical part of the city) & Monkey Temple- has a great 260 degree views of Kathmandu valley (Buddhist and Hindu center- a place of religious harmony). Afternoon, return back to the hotel, refreshed up, check your trekking equipment (hire or buy as per required), trekking preparation. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 03 Kathmandu- Besisahar
Altitude: 800m/2624 ft
Activities: 6-7 hrs drive
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive to Besisahar via local highway, it is approx of 220 Kms, takes about 6 hours to reach this mountain town, from where our real adventure to Annapurna begins!
We will walk another a 2 hours via local villages, riverside walk, green lands onward to Khudi. Overnight at Khudi. Khudi offers the first glimpse of gorgeous Manaslu range mountains.
Day 04 Khudi- Ghermu
Altitude: 1150m/3,772 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today after breakfast, we will continue walking along with riverside, several suspension bridges involve crossing, today is an opportunity to explore with farming lands, enjoy with several waterfalls en route. The walk onward leads to the big hill of Bahundanda, the first ascent, then walking becomes easier as we will mostly down onward to the village of Ghermu for overnight. You may explore hydro-electricity power station and the waterfalls as an evening excursion.oday after breakfast, we will continue walking along with riverside, several suspension bridges involves crossing, today is an opportunity to explore with farming lands, enjoy with several waterfalls en route.
Day 05 Ghermu- Taal
Altitude: 1700m/5807 ft
Activities: 6-7 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We cross the Marshyangdi River to Syange then continue our walking onward hill up gradually via sub-tropical forest till reaching to Chanje where we will have a lunch break. After here, we gradually walk down to the river again, cross the small wooden bridge then continue walking onward opposite hill, gradual up again.
The final trail leading up to Taal, an hour is demanding up, Taal uplift the gorgeous river valley, it is a great village at the riverbank, amazing peoples and its marking landscape. Overnight at Taal.
Day 06 Taal- Chame
Altitude: 2650m/ 8690 ft
Activities: 3-4 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Walking is again along with the Myarshyangdi Rivers ride for another 2 hours brings you to the village called Dharapani, from which is the villages that the trekking of Manaslu comes to meet at Annapurna. Another half an hour walking brings you to your lunch place at Danaque.

From here, we do have two ways to walk to Chame; Approx of 3 to 4 hours. We suggest the upper way, it involves an hour uphill but the views from after this is just amazing, the views of Annapurna is just unbelievable as it is on your level of the eye. You can also follow the down trail, not much mountain views but walking is through the interesting riverside, pine forest. Overnight at Cham.
Day 07 Chame – Pisang
Altitude: 3,200m/10498 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Walking to Pisang, for the first half an hour, we walk easy and local areas, after Bhratang, walking involves with a steep and narrow path through a very dense forest, bring us to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river, pretty interesting walking here along with pine forest. Upon on reaching to the hilltop, vegetation is ended, walking is a straight and wide range of river valley starts. From here, the entire views of the Annapurna Range are majestic, entirely surrounded. Pisang is a really interesting village with riverside. Evening you can take a half an hour walk to Upper Mustang if you want. Overnight at Pisang.
Day 08 Pisang-Manang
Altitude: 3540m/ 11,614 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
From Pisang, there are two routes to Manang, Upper Route & Lower Route. If you want to go through upper route (we recommend), the route through Upper Pisang via Geru, the sceneries are outstanding. It feels like we are horizontally in front of the majestic peaks. The panoramic views of the mountain peaks, such as Annapurna, Pisang peak, and several others will definitely allure us. We notice the contrast in the landscape and vegetation from today. The cold, dry climate creates a much harsher environment. We will retrace back to Braga village for the lunch, take a short look to Barge monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery of Manang village. Another half an hour brings us to the Manang for overnight.
Day 09 Manang: Rest & Acclimatize
Altitude: 3540m/ 11,614 ft
Activities: Explore the area
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After a week walks, you must be pleased to have a relaxing day at Manang. A day, mainly for acclimatize, we have some recommended hikes for today as an acclimatization hike. Walk to Gangapurna Glacier Lake, and take an hour uphill to the tea stop at the lap of Gangapurna, you would have a great overlook of Manang, and it’s surrounding villages. Either walk uphill above Manang onward to the cliff where there are 100 rupees, BABA, he blesses you for the success of Thorong-la. Very interesting cliff gumpa here, views of entire Annapurna’s and Tilicho is on horizontal. Pretty Windy. Overnight at Manang.
Day 10 Manang – Yak Kharka
Altitude: 4,050m/13,284 ft
Activities: 3-4 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today we leave Manang; trail crosses a stream, climbs to a village of Tenki above Manang then continue through meadows where horses and yaks graze to reach yak Kharka. Overnight at Yak Kharka.
Day 11 Yak Kharka - Thorong Phedi
Altitude: 4450m/14,599 ft
Activities: 3-4 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, we are walking on the foot of the world highest pass, Thorong-la Phedi, it is a small busy settlement catering to the needs of trekkers who must have to overnight here before heading to the pass. It is like a base camp overnight before heading to the pass of 5416m. Peoples who are fit and want to shorten the hike of the nest day, they can hike up to high camp for another hour and half for overnight. However, we overnight at Thorong Phedi for the safe and sound sleep.
Day 12 Thorong Phedi – Thorong- La Top- Muktinath
Altitude: 5,416m/17,765 ft at Throng La
Activities: 7-8 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The Ultimate destination of our Annapurna Circuit Trek! Cross to Thorong-la, 5416m- the highest passes of the world. An early start is essential thus we would start our walking in the morning approx of 4 to 4.30 depending on seasons and weather conditions. It takes about 4 to 5 hours to attempt the top, the initial first hour is pretty tough as it is straight uphill till to high camp, then gradual walk onward, however, each minute is hard and memorable. Altitude can be a problem, so slow and continuous walking is required.
Reaching the top is an achievement. The dramatic views of entire mountains are just amazing. Enjoy your time here then prepare for the long descent all the way down to Muktinath at an altitude of 3800m, you would love to be back to this altitude as you doing a lot of ups and downs. Muktinath is an important pilgrimage place for both Hindus and Buddhist. The area hosts a Vishnu temple and a Monastery nearby. Muktinath itself demonstrates the religions harmony in Nepal. Overnight at Muktinath.
Day 13 Muktinath - Marpha
Altitude: 2,670m/8,760 ft
Activities: 6-7 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We believed that you would have a late morning sleep, no problem! Breakfast in the morning at 08: AM then slowly started the day walking. All the way down, deserted hills, takes 2 hours around to reach Kaligandaki River Valley then walking mostly through the river valley, cross Jomsom- the headquarter of Mustang, airplane ground is available to fly back to Pokhara. Another hour walking on a sand bar with windy afternoon brings us to Marpha for overnight stay. Marpha village is a symbolic village of Mustang, all houses are attached to each other, once can round the village from the roof.
Day 14 Marpha- Ghasa
Altitude: 2,120m/6,955 ft
Activities: 6-7 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Walking till to Kalopani is along with widening river valley, sands bar, required to cross Kali Gandaki river several times thus several suspension bridges involves! After Kalopani, the vegetation gets changed; we are again into the green and low valley. Walking till to Ghasa is via local subtropical pine forest and into the narrow mountain valley. Ghasa is an interesting place as it lies between two big hills. Nice settlement of Thakali peoples. Overnight at Ghasa.
Day 15 Ghasa- Tatopani
Altitude: 1,200m/3937 ft
Activities: 4-5 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Pretty ward day today. Take a descent walk all the way to the Ruptse to Dana, cross the deepest valley of the world, busy settlement of local peoples, mixed ethnic peoples, and cultures, walking all the way to Tatopani is almost the same. Tatopani is a great low land mountain village, looks like a mountain town. It has a great hot spring spot at the riverside. Evening, visit this natural hot spring place; relax with its naturally heated water. Return back to the hotel for overnight.
Day 16 Tatopani- Ghorepani
Altitude: 2,850m/9,350 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we need to walk up again to the big hill, after walking easy riverside for 30 min, prepared to walk an hour hill up, hard work. While we walk, we observe the lifestyle of the people in the midland villages of Central Annapurna. Ghara and Sikha are the villages with terraced and inclined farmlands. We gradually walk steep up to ascent Ghorepani. Passing through the Palate and Chitre, we walking through a no-habitation area through rhododendron, birch, and magnolia and some meadows.
Ghorepani is the top of the hill; it has an amazing panorama of entire Annapurna range mountains view. It is an interesting blue rooftop local houses village. Richest cultural and traditions of Poon who are the permanent inhabitant of this hill is one of the remarking things to see. Overnight at Ghorepani.
Day 17 Morning, Hike to Pun Hill, Trek to Tadapani
Altitude: 3210m/10,531 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Morning, we start our hike up to Poon Hill, one of the panoramic views of this Annapurna. En-route offering the glimpse of aurora walking through the pleasant rhododendron forest. Pun hill named after the hill tribe Pun, inhabitants of Ghorepani/Shikha village. This is a wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalaya of Dolpo, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna including Mt. Machhapuchre (Fish Tail) and all the way to Manasalu Himalayan range. It is picturesque Himalayan scenery and good memorable moments spending an hour to the top. After a great time return back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue trek to onward destination, the walk passes through the Rhododendron, Pine and fir forest with up and downs hill and finally you will reach at Tadapani for overnight at a local teahouse. This is a great place surrounding by rhododendron forest with the closest view of Mt. Fish Tail.
Day 18 Tadapani to Ghandruk
Altitude: 1,950m/6,397 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy with sunrise views of Mt. Annapurna south, Himchuli & Fishtail while having breakfast- these three mountains are very closed from Tadapani thus you would have the most amazing sunrise view of these mountains from here at this morning. Today walk is pleasant through the dense rhododendron hill. It is all descent downhill to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is one of the biggest local villages of this area; it is an impressive Gurung village. Explore remaining time with Gurung museum and local hillside.
Day 19 Ghandruk- Nayapul & drive back to Pokhara
Altitude: 820m/2700 ft
Activities: 4-5 hrs walk & 1 Hour drive
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Descend all the way to Modi River then the walk is pleasant most of the way following the Riverside till to Birethanthi and back to Nayapul. Our trek ends here and drives back to Pokhara lakeside for the overnight stop. Remaining time explore the surrounding lakeside area and simply relax at the heart of Lake Town.
Day 20 Pokhara- Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,300m/4,264 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs drive
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
After breakfast, we drive to back to Kathmandu by tourist bus and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Refreshed up; evening we meet again, take feedback of your trip. We host a Farewell Dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants. Overnight at Kathmandu
Day 21 Departure from Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,300m/4,264 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and finally depart from Nepal. Or get ready for the next adventure with us!

"End of our Services"
What's Included?
- All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop)
- 03 Nights twin sharing Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan
- Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant
- Annapurna Conservation Areas Project (ACAP) Permits & Fees & TIMs card
- Kathmandu to Besishahar transfer by avaiable public bus( 6 to 7 hours drive)
- Annapurna Circuit Trekking on full board of meals (B, L, D, tea /coffee in cups only), seasonal fruits etc.
- Annapurna Circuit Trek accommodation in comfortable Mt. Lodges & Guest Houses on twin share- (Nights in Besishahar, Tal & Manang, Muktinath, Tatopani & Ghorepani will be in attached bathroom/hot shower)
- Nayapul to Pokhara transfer by private vehicle( Trek Ending point)
- 01 Nights twin share 3 star deluxe hotel in Pokhara with breakfast plan- Hotel Pokhara Batika or similar
- Pokhara- Kathmandu transfer by deluxe tourust bus (Lunch will be provided)
- One Advanced Adventures Trek Leader (Gov. Licensed, first aid, altitude trained/experienced and eco trained), assistance leader/s in a group, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
- One trek porter to carry trek luggage’s for every two trekkers in a group, all payment, trekking equipment and insurance
- Sleeping Bags and Down Jacket for Trek use (Need to return after trek), Trek Duffle Bag and T- shirt, Trekking Maps & Adventure Certificate
- Group Medicine kit Box
- All Gov. and local taxes as applicable
- Final departure transfer from Kathmandu to airport on your departure
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa, International flights in/out Nepal
- Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara (If any)
- Cost of beverages such as mineral water, coca cola, Beer etc., cost of battery charge, laundry etc. on trek
- Travel insurance (Must include Helicopter evacuation, Medical Exp. and trip cancellation)
- Personal trekking gears
- Personal nature expenses & Tips
- Any extending trips
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
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Important Trip Notes & Activities
Pleased acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure trip in remote Himalayan region, where weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.
Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern while travelling with us and we ensure you our best team, logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of lifetime with us. Also note that our trip leader deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the safety precaution. However, he will try his best to ensure that the trip runs as according to the stated plan but be prepared for flexibility if necessary.
Passport & Visa Information
Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Download visa form-: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
Group Size
In this Annapurna Circuit Trek, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.
Our Guides, Trip & Safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventures employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.
At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.
Acclimatization
There is no way to prepare for altitude other than to spend time at altitude. Being in very good physical condition will help ameliorate some of the exhaustion that people often feel, but it will not prevent altitude caused medical problems such as Acute Mountain Sickness. This itinerary is designed with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) in mind and to ensure a comfortable and safe adventure trek in the Himalayas. Staying well hydrated and getting plenty of rest may help.
The maximum elevation of this trek will be reached at Thorong la at altitude of 5416m above sea level. Obviously this altitude range is high, but as we would be e range of altitude, and we are hiking from the 820m to this altitude range with enough days of hiking en route, it is not considered a high risk zone for AMS. However, AMS could affect to the peoples indifferently.
Travel Insurance & Vaccination
You must obtain personal travel insurance to join us for our Himalayan trips. You must be having a travel insurance which must cover helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation and medical expenses. And it is suggested that you buy your insurance policy from you homeland country before traveling as it is difficult buying local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal.
Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be traveling.
Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for traveling to Nepal.
Meals and Accommodations
While in Kathmandu and in Pokhara, your accommodation is at 3 star deluxe hotel that comfort your stays in city and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and Guest House which is clean and comfortable. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 250.
In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.
Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.
Trekking Seasons
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Annapurna Circuit Trek. We always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible to enjoy this trip at best weather condition.
Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek
Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.
Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek.
Caring Porter
Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters. The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag so not load more than 12 KG.
To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us. Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.
My Trek to Poon Hill was Fantastic!
Fredrick Longsis
My brother, my friend and I trekked in the Annapurna region with the company Advance Adventure with our guide named Lok. It was perfect, they are really professionals and dedicated to their customers. Lok was always there to answer our 1000 questions about Nepal and the mountains. We slept in quality guest houses, often with wifi available, a lot of choices for food. After each dinner, Lok always have some fresh fruit ready for us. I was strugling a bit walking up the trail and eighter Lok or our porters was always behind me to make sure somebody was following me at my own pace! They are really dedicated people, i definitely recommend them, really serious people!!
Fredrick Longsis- Canada
Memorable and unforgettable trip to the Annapurna Base Camp !
Ms. Fiona Ng
Our team of 10 from Malaysia embarked on a truly memorable trip to Nepal In October 2018. We would like to say a big Thank You to Chet and his team of very capable, experienced and caring guides and porters, who made this trip enjoyable and safe for us.The trip went very well and the care and assistance shown to our team members were excellent. A big thank you to our lead guide, Hom, who was the epitome of calmness and patience. His cool, calm and collected demeanour gave us the confidence to complete the trail. Kalu, the assistant guide was very knowledgeable about the trail and we shared some funny moments with him. The other assistant guide, Madoo was ever smiling and cheerful and made the journey pleasant and sweet. Nepal is blessed with exceptionally beautiful scenery and wonderful people. We are glad we had a taste of both when we were there. We shall return!
Ms. Fiona Ng
Our Annapurna Trek
Ms. Yante Ismail
Our Annapurna Trek
Very professionally-handled trek. Safety standards were very high. Professional, knowledgable, and well-trained guides who were able to provide highly expert advice and support en route. The company was very flexible when parts of the program needed to be changed. Very easy to deal with from afar at the planning stage. Important point: the company implements an ethical policy in taking care of welfare of porters - lodging and food for porters are included. Many other companies do not have this. We had a great time, and felt safe and felt that our needs were looked after.I would happily use the services of this company again for future treks.
Ms. Yante Ismail
Malaysia
Outstanding Customer Serviced Provided By Advanced Adventures (AA)
Wei Yuan Lee
Our group of ten hikers from Malaysia signed up a 13-day ABC hiking package with AA from 3-15/10/18. Chet and his team of guides (chief guide Hom, assistant guides, Madu & Kalu and 5 porters) are experienced, professional service providers and I reckoned to be one of the best in the industry. They took excellent care of us throughout the entire trip. We all bonded well throughout our tiring and quite tough hiking trip and in spite of the beauty of the Himalayan mountains, the relationship we built during the nine days over the trails was truly memorable. I would rate their customer service 10/10 and would really recommend everyone who's keen to do hiking trips in Nepal, to enlist their outstanding services. You'll be in the very best hands in the industry.
Mike and I had a great time and we really appreciate the detailed planning by Advanced Adventures
John Gustke & Michael W. Johnson
Mike and I had a great time and we really appreciate the detailed planning by Advanced Adventures that went into making this a successful trekking experience for us. The trekking program was well thought out and the accommodation and food arrangements were very nice. Also our guide, Hom Rana and the porter, Kalu did an excellent job coaching us thourgh out the trip and over this Throung La pass. We could not have done it with out them. We will certainly contact you when we plan our next trip to Nepal.
John Gustke; Email: gustkejm@yahoo.com
Michael W. Johnson; Email: waterskyearth@yahoo.com
We no doubt recommend Advanced Adventures to anyone willing to go trekking in Nepal.
Mrs. Marina and Mr. Tony - France
We are just back from a 12 days trek on the Annapurna Circuit, from Besi Sahar to Jomsom, and we absolutely loved it. We arrived in Nepal without having booked our trek. We had looked what was on offer online though and liked Advanced Adventures website.
Once in Kathmandu we paid a visit to their office. That’s when we met Chet who really took the time to explain everything to us in detail and answered our questions. We booked our trek about a week ahead only and met with our guide, Iswor, before the trek.
It was just the two of us, and Ishow, and our porter, Bisnu, took really great care of us. We felt really safe and learned a lot of interesting things while walking. Accommodation and food were much better than we would have expected at such high altitudes. Needless to say that the views were breathtaking.
Mrs. Marina and Mr. Tony - France
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Trip Overview
"Do not be an introvert in such a Once in a Life Time trek, exploring adventure options is a highly rewarding experience."
The Annapurna Circuit trek has become most popular spectacular trekking routes in the world with lush green valleys and historical villages, which offer impressive snow-capped views of the white Himalayas with flabbergasting images of pastoral life since it has been opened to foreign trekkers in 1977. You will have the opportunity to explore the Himalayas from bottom to top and from various perspectives as its Starting from less than 1,000 meters. To grab the sublime pleasure, this magnificent trek leads you towards the fine village, which is inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups. Thorong La pass is the highest point of Annapurna Circuit trek, which is at the top of the valley at 5,416 m. There are some haphazard to crossing the pass, the circuit is usually walked in a counter-clockwise direction.
Annapurna Circuit trek is an entire round trek of Annapurna range, covering 300km of walking through lush green forests, culturally rich villages, majestic mountains, and miles of snow. Beginning from the hilly region of Besisahar, the trek passes through the culturally opulent villages like Pisang and Manang, climbs up across the highest pass in the world- Thorong-La Pass (5,416m/17,764ft) and slides down to the Apple Orchard Jomsom, via Muktinath. The qualities that one can enjoy from this trek ranges from exploring the natural and cultural wonders, observing tribal lifestyles and sightings of rare flora and fauna of the Great Himalaya region. Dominated by high hills and mountains with most of the parts still inaccessible, Annapurna Circuit trek follows the ancient but beaten path used as a trade route between Nepal and Tibet in ancient times, mainly for trading "Salt."
The fantastic Embark of Annapurna Circuit Trek (Thorong La Pass (5,416m/17,769ft) leads the world's deepest Kali Gandaki gorge with Annapurna I rising to 8091 m to the east and Dhaulagiri hovering at 8167 m to the west. To have the impressive observation of Manang, Jomsom, Muktinath region and diverse Nepalese landscape and culture Annapurna Circuit Trek is good option for worldwide travelers.
Longing to circle Annapurna massif this is one of the longest treks. If you are seeking shorter trek in the same route then Annapurna panorama trek is ideal. We also have Annapurna Extreme Trek 19 day/s. This is one of the popular trekking peaks, which rises above Pisang village of Annapurna conservation area, and lush green Yak pastures in a uniform slope of ice and snow to the final pyramid like the summit.
Customize Your Own Trek!

This trek itinerary provided here is a standard itinerary prepared to this trip but if you want to customize your own itinerary for this trekking adventure at your timeline and interest, do write us, and we will be very pleased to customize this trek to your need. We are more than happy to customize this trip to your requirements.
Important Trip Notes & Activities
Pleased acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure trip in remote Himalayan region, where weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.
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Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,300m/4,264 ft
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, we meet and brief your upcoming trek with us. Evening we host welcome dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with local music and ethnic dance. Over night at Kathmandu.
Day 02 Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley &Trek Preparation day
Altitude: 1,300m/4,264 ft
Activities: Sightseeing tour
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Today, after breakfast at the hotel, we start our guided city tour of Kathmandu capital; we visit the main highlighted and most interesting part of the city which is recommended by the UNESCO Heritage sites of Nepal. We visit Pashupatinath Nath (Greatest Hindu Temple), Bouddha Nath (Biggest Buddhist Stupa of the world- a prime Stupa of Buddhist pilgrimage), Kathmandu Durbar Square (Historical part of the city) & Monkey Temple- has a great 260 degree views of Kathmandu valley (Buddhist and Hindu center- a place of religious harmony). Afternoon, return back to the hotel, refreshed up, check your trekking equipment (hire or buy as per required), trekking preparation. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 03 Kathmandu- Besisahar
Altitude: 800m/2624 ft
Activities: 6-7 hrs drive
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive to Besisahar via local highway, it is approx of 220 Kms, takes about 6 hours to reach this mountain town, from where our real adventure to Annapurna begins!
We will walk another a 2 hours via local villages, riverside walk, green lands onward to Khudi. Overnight at Khudi. Khudi offers the first glimpse of gorgeous Manaslu range mountains.
Day 04 Khudi- Ghermu
Altitude: 1150m/3,772 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today after breakfast, we will continue walking along with riverside, several suspension bridges involve crossing, today is an opportunity to explore with farming lands, enjoy with several waterfalls en route. The walk onward leads to the big hill of Bahundanda, the first ascent, then walking becomes easier as we will mostly down onward to the village of Ghermu for overnight. You may explore hydro-electricity power station and the waterfalls as an evening excursion.oday after breakfast, we will continue walking along with riverside, several suspension bridges involves crossing, today is an opportunity to explore with farming lands, enjoy with several waterfalls en route.
Day 05 Ghermu- Taal
Altitude: 1700m/5807 ft
Activities: 6-7 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We cross the Marshyangdi River to Syange then continue our walking onward hill up gradually via sub-tropical forest till reaching to Chanje where we will have a lunch break. After here, we gradually walk down to the river again, cross the small wooden bridge then continue walking onward opposite hill, gradual up again.
The final trail leading up to Taal, an hour is demanding up, Taal uplift the gorgeous river valley, it is a great village at the riverbank, amazing peoples and its marking landscape. Overnight at Taal.
Day 06 Taal- Chame
Altitude: 2650m/ 8690 ft
Activities: 3-4 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Walking is again along with the Myarshyangdi Rivers ride for another 2 hours brings you to the village called Dharapani, from which is the villages that the trekking of Manaslu comes to meet at Annapurna. Another half an hour walking brings you to your lunch place at Danaque.

From here, we do have two ways to walk to Chame; Approx of 3 to 4 hours. We suggest the upper way, it involves an hour uphill but the views from after this is just amazing, the views of Annapurna is just unbelievable as it is on your level of the eye. You can also follow the down trail, not much mountain views but walking is through the interesting riverside, pine forest. Overnight at Cham.
Day 07 Chame – Pisang
Altitude: 3,200m/10498 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Walking to Pisang, for the first half an hour, we walk easy and local areas, after Bhratang, walking involves with a steep and narrow path through a very dense forest, bring us to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river, pretty interesting walking here along with pine forest. Upon on reaching to the hilltop, vegetation is ended, walking is a straight and wide range of river valley starts. From here, the entire views of the Annapurna Range are majestic, entirely surrounded. Pisang is a really interesting village with riverside. Evening you can take a half an hour walk to Upper Mustang if you want. Overnight at Pisang.
Day 08 Pisang-Manang
Altitude: 3540m/ 11,614 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
From Pisang, there are two routes to Manang, Upper Route & Lower Route. If you want to go through upper route (we recommend), the route through Upper Pisang via Geru, the sceneries are outstanding. It feels like we are horizontally in front of the majestic peaks. The panoramic views of the mountain peaks, such as Annapurna, Pisang peak, and several others will definitely allure us. We notice the contrast in the landscape and vegetation from today. The cold, dry climate creates a much harsher environment. We will retrace back to Braga village for the lunch, take a short look to Barge monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery of Manang village. Another half an hour brings us to the Manang for overnight.
Day 09 Manang: Rest & Acclimatize
Altitude: 3540m/ 11,614 ft
Activities: Explore the area
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After a week walks, you must be pleased to have a relaxing day at Manang. A day, mainly for acclimatize, we have some recommended hikes for today as an acclimatization hike. Walk to Gangapurna Glacier Lake, and take an hour uphill to the tea stop at the lap of Gangapurna, you would have a great overlook of Manang, and it’s surrounding villages. Either walk uphill above Manang onward to the cliff where there are 100 rupees, BABA, he blesses you for the success of Thorong-la. Very interesting cliff gumpa here, views of entire Annapurna’s and Tilicho is on horizontal. Pretty Windy. Overnight at Manang.
Day 10 Manang – Yak Kharka
Altitude: 4,050m/13,284 ft
Activities: 3-4 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today we leave Manang; trail crosses a stream, climbs to a village of Tenki above Manang then continue through meadows where horses and yaks graze to reach yak Kharka. Overnight at Yak Kharka.
Day 11 Yak Kharka - Thorong Phedi
Altitude: 4450m/14,599 ft
Activities: 3-4 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, we are walking on the foot of the world highest pass, Thorong-la Phedi, it is a small busy settlement catering to the needs of trekkers who must have to overnight here before heading to the pass. It is like a base camp overnight before heading to the pass of 5416m. Peoples who are fit and want to shorten the hike of the nest day, they can hike up to high camp for another hour and half for overnight. However, we overnight at Thorong Phedi for the safe and sound sleep.
Day 12 Thorong Phedi – Thorong- La Top- Muktinath
Altitude: 5,416m/17,765 ft at Throng La
Activities: 7-8 hrs walks
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The Ultimate destination of our Annapurna Circuit Trek! Cross to Thorong-la, 5416m- the highest passes of the world. An early start is essential thus we would start our walking in the morning approx of 4 to 4.30 depending on seasons and weather conditions. It takes about 4 to 5 hours to attempt the top, the initial first hour is pretty tough as it is straight uphill till to high camp, then gradual walk onward, however, each minute is hard and memorable. Altitude can be a problem, so slow and continuous walking is required.
Reaching the top is an achievement. The dramatic views of entire mountains are just amazing. Enjoy your time here then prepare for the long descent all the way down to Muktinath at an altitude of 3800m, you would love to be back to this altitude as you doing a lot of ups and downs. Muktinath is an important pilgrimage place for both Hindus and Buddhist. The area hosts a Vishnu temple and a Monastery nearby. Muktinath itself demonstrates the religions harmony in Nepal. Overnight at Muktinath.
Day 13 Muktinath - Marpha
Altitude: 2,670m/8,760 ft
Activities: 6-7 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
We believed that you would have a late morning sleep, no problem! Breakfast in the morning at 08: AM then slowly started the day walking. All the way down, deserted hills, takes 2 hours around to reach Kaligandaki River Valley then walking mostly through the river valley, cross Jomsom- the headquarter of Mustang, airplane ground is available to fly back to Pokhara. Another hour walking on a sand bar with windy afternoon brings us to Marpha for overnight stay. Marpha village is a symbolic village of Mustang, all houses are attached to each other, once can round the village from the roof.
Day 14 Marpha- Ghasa
Altitude: 2,120m/6,955 ft
Activities: 6-7 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Walking till to Kalopani is along with widening river valley, sands bar, required to cross Kali Gandaki river several times thus several suspension bridges involves! After Kalopani, the vegetation gets changed; we are again into the green and low valley. Walking till to Ghasa is via local subtropical pine forest and into the narrow mountain valley. Ghasa is an interesting place as it lies between two big hills. Nice settlement of Thakali peoples. Overnight at Ghasa.
Day 15 Ghasa- Tatopani
Altitude: 1,200m/3937 ft
Activities: 4-5 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Pretty ward day today. Take a descent walk all the way to the Ruptse to Dana, cross the deepest valley of the world, busy settlement of local peoples, mixed ethnic peoples, and cultures, walking all the way to Tatopani is almost the same. Tatopani is a great low land mountain village, looks like a mountain town. It has a great hot spring spot at the riverside. Evening, visit this natural hot spring place; relax with its naturally heated water. Return back to the hotel for overnight.
Day 16 Tatopani- Ghorepani
Altitude: 2,850m/9,350 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, we need to walk up again to the big hill, after walking easy riverside for 30 min, prepared to walk an hour hill up, hard work. While we walk, we observe the lifestyle of the people in the midland villages of Central Annapurna. Ghara and Sikha are the villages with terraced and inclined farmlands. We gradually walk steep up to ascent Ghorepani. Passing through the Palate and Chitre, we walking through a no-habitation area through rhododendron, birch, and magnolia and some meadows.
Ghorepani is the top of the hill; it has an amazing panorama of entire Annapurna range mountains view. It is an interesting blue rooftop local houses village. Richest cultural and traditions of Poon who are the permanent inhabitant of this hill is one of the remarking things to see. Overnight at Ghorepani.
Day 17 Morning, Hike to Pun Hill, Trek to Tadapani
Altitude: 3210m/10,531 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Morning, we start our hike up to Poon Hill, one of the panoramic views of this Annapurna. En-route offering the glimpse of aurora walking through the pleasant rhododendron forest. Pun hill named after the hill tribe Pun, inhabitants of Ghorepani/Shikha village. This is a wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalaya of Dolpo, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna including Mt. Machhapuchre (Fish Tail) and all the way to Manasalu Himalayan range. It is picturesque Himalayan scenery and good memorable moments spending an hour to the top. After a great time return back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue trek to onward destination, the walk passes through the Rhododendron, Pine and fir forest with up and downs hill and finally you will reach at Tadapani for overnight at a local teahouse. This is a great place surrounding by rhododendron forest with the closest view of Mt. Fish Tail.
Day 18 Tadapani to Ghandruk
Altitude: 1,950m/6,397 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy with sunrise views of Mt. Annapurna south, Himchuli & Fishtail while having breakfast- these three mountains are very closed from Tadapani thus you would have the most amazing sunrise view of these mountains from here at this morning. Today walk is pleasant through the dense rhododendron hill. It is all descent downhill to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is one of the biggest local villages of this area; it is an impressive Gurung village. Explore remaining time with Gurung museum and local hillside.
Day 19 Ghandruk- Nayapul & drive back to Pokhara
Altitude: 820m/2700 ft
Activities: 4-5 hrs walk & 1 Hour drive
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Descend all the way to Modi River then the walk is pleasant most of the way following the Riverside till to Birethanthi and back to Nayapul. Our trek ends here and drives back to Pokhara lakeside for the overnight stop. Remaining time explore the surrounding lakeside area and simply relax at the heart of Lake Town.
Day 20 Pokhara- Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,300m/4,264 ft
Activities: 5-6 hrs drive
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
After breakfast, we drive to back to Kathmandu by tourist bus and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Refreshed up; evening we meet again, take feedback of your trip. We host a Farewell Dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants. Overnight at Kathmandu
Day 21 Departure from Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,300m/4,264 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and finally depart from Nepal. Or get ready for the next adventure with us!

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What's Included?
- All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop)
- 03 Nights twin sharing Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan
- Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant
- Annapurna Conservation Areas Project (ACAP) Permits & Fees & TIMs card
- Kathmandu to Besishahar transfer by avaiable public bus( 6 to 7 hours drive)
- Annapurna Circuit Trekking on full board of meals (B, L, D, tea /coffee in cups only), seasonal fruits etc.
- Annapurna Circuit Trek accommodation in comfortable Mt. Lodges & Guest Houses on twin share- (Nights in Besishahar, Tal & Manang, Muktinath, Tatopani & Ghorepani will be in attached bathroom/hot shower)
- Nayapul to Pokhara transfer by private vehicle( Trek Ending point)
- 01 Nights twin share 3 star deluxe hotel in Pokhara with breakfast plan- Hotel Pokhara Batika or similar
- Pokhara- Kathmandu transfer by deluxe tourust bus (Lunch will be provided)
- One Advanced Adventures Trek Leader (Gov. Licensed, first aid, altitude trained/experienced and eco trained), assistance leader/s in a group, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
- One trek porter to carry trek luggage’s for every two trekkers in a group, all payment, trekking equipment and insurance
- Sleeping Bags and Down Jacket for Trek use (Need to return after trek), Trek Duffle Bag and T- shirt, Trekking Maps & Adventure Certificate
- Group Medicine kit Box
- All Gov. and local taxes as applicable
- Final departure transfer from Kathmandu to airport on your departure
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa, International flights in/out Nepal
- Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara (If any)
- Cost of beverages such as mineral water, coca cola, Beer etc., cost of battery charge, laundry etc. on trek
- Travel insurance (Must include Helicopter evacuation, Medical Exp. and trip cancellation)
- Personal trekking gears
- Personal nature expenses & Tips
- Any extending trips
Departure Dates And Price
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
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Useful Information
Important Trip Notes & Activities
Pleased acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure trip in remote Himalayan region, where weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.
Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern while travelling with us and we ensure you our best team, logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of lifetime with us. Also note that our trip leader deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the safety precaution. However, he will try his best to ensure that the trip runs as according to the stated plan but be prepared for flexibility if necessary.
Passport & Visa Information
Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Download visa form-: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
Group Size
In this Annapurna Circuit Trek, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.
Our Guides, Trip & Safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventures employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.
At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.
Acclimatization
There is no way to prepare for altitude other than to spend time at altitude. Being in very good physical condition will help ameliorate some of the exhaustion that people often feel, but it will not prevent altitude caused medical problems such as Acute Mountain Sickness. This itinerary is designed with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) in mind and to ensure a comfortable and safe adventure trek in the Himalayas. Staying well hydrated and getting plenty of rest may help.
The maximum elevation of this trek will be reached at Thorong la at altitude of 5416m above sea level. Obviously this altitude range is high, but as we would be e range of altitude, and we are hiking from the 820m to this altitude range with enough days of hiking en route, it is not considered a high risk zone for AMS. However, AMS could affect to the peoples indifferently.
Travel Insurance & Vaccination
You must obtain personal travel insurance to join us for our Himalayan trips. You must be having a travel insurance which must cover helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation and medical expenses. And it is suggested that you buy your insurance policy from you homeland country before traveling as it is difficult buying local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal.
Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be traveling.
Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for traveling to Nepal.
Meals and Accommodations
While in Kathmandu and in Pokhara, your accommodation is at 3 star deluxe hotel that comfort your stays in city and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and Guest House which is clean and comfortable. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 250.
In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.
Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.
Trekking Seasons
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Annapurna Circuit Trek. We always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible to enjoy this trip at best weather condition.
Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek
Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.
Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek.
Caring Porter
Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters. The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag so not load more than 12 KG.
To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us. Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.
Please do not hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.
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Reviews
My Trek to Poon Hill was Fantastic!
Fredrick Longsis
My brother, my friend and I trekked in the Annapurna region with the company Advance Adventure with our guide named Lok. It was perfect, they are really professionals and dedicated to their customers. Lok was always there to answer our 1000 questions about Nepal and the mountains. We slept in quality guest houses, often with wifi available, a lot of choices for food. After each dinner, Lok always have some fresh fruit ready for us. I was strugling a bit walking up the trail and eighter Lok or our porters was always behind me to make sure somebody was following me at my own pace! They are really dedicated people, i definitely recommend them, really serious people!!
Fredrick Longsis- Canada
Memorable and unforgettable trip to the Annapurna Base Camp !
Ms. Fiona Ng
Our team of 10 from Malaysia embarked on a truly memorable trip to Nepal In October 2018. We would like to say a big Thank You to Chet and his team of very capable, experienced and caring guides and porters, who made this trip enjoyable and safe for us.The trip went very well and the care and assistance shown to our team members were excellent. A big thank you to our lead guide, Hom, who was the epitome of calmness and patience. His cool, calm and collected demeanour gave us the confidence to complete the trail. Kalu, the assistant guide was very knowledgeable about the trail and we shared some funny moments with him. The other assistant guide, Madoo was ever smiling and cheerful and made the journey pleasant and sweet. Nepal is blessed with exceptionally beautiful scenery and wonderful people. We are glad we had a taste of both when we were there. We shall return!
Ms. Fiona Ng
Our Annapurna Trek
Ms. Yante Ismail
Our Annapurna Trek
Very professionally-handled trek. Safety standards were very high. Professional, knowledgable, and well-trained guides who were able to provide highly expert advice and support en route. The company was very flexible when parts of the program needed to be changed. Very easy to deal with from afar at the planning stage. Important point: the company implements an ethical policy in taking care of welfare of porters - lodging and food for porters are included. Many other companies do not have this. We had a great time, and felt safe and felt that our needs were looked after.I would happily use the services of this company again for future treks.
Ms. Yante Ismail
Malaysia
Outstanding Customer Serviced Provided By Advanced Adventures (AA)
Wei Yuan Lee
Our group of ten hikers from Malaysia signed up a 13-day ABC hiking package with AA from 3-15/10/18. Chet and his team of guides (chief guide Hom, assistant guides, Madu & Kalu and 5 porters) are experienced, professional service providers and I reckoned to be one of the best in the industry. They took excellent care of us throughout the entire trip. We all bonded well throughout our tiring and quite tough hiking trip and in spite of the beauty of the Himalayan mountains, the relationship we built during the nine days over the trails was truly memorable. I would rate their customer service 10/10 and would really recommend everyone who's keen to do hiking trips in Nepal, to enlist their outstanding services. You'll be in the very best hands in the industry.
Mike and I had a great time and we really appreciate the detailed planning by Advanced Adventures
John Gustke & Michael W. Johnson
Mike and I had a great time and we really appreciate the detailed planning by Advanced Adventures that went into making this a successful trekking experience for us. The trekking program was well thought out and the accommodation and food arrangements were very nice. Also our guide, Hom Rana and the porter, Kalu did an excellent job coaching us thourgh out the trip and over this Throung La pass. We could not have done it with out them. We will certainly contact you when we plan our next trip to Nepal.
John Gustke; Email: gustkejm@yahoo.com
Michael W. Johnson; Email: waterskyearth@yahoo.com
We no doubt recommend Advanced Adventures to anyone willing to go trekking in Nepal.
Mrs. Marina and Mr. Tony - France
We are just back from a 12 days trek on the Annapurna Circuit, from Besi Sahar to Jomsom, and we absolutely loved it. We arrived in Nepal without having booked our trek. We had looked what was on offer online though and liked Advanced Adventures website.
Once in Kathmandu we paid a visit to their office. That’s when we met Chet who really took the time to explain everything to us in detail and answered our questions. We booked our trek about a week ahead only and met with our guide, Iswor, before the trek.
It was just the two of us, and Ishow, and our porter, Bisnu, took really great care of us. We felt really safe and learned a lot of interesting things while walking. Accommodation and food were much better than we would have expected at such high altitudes. Needless to say that the views were breathtaking.
Mrs. Marina and Mr. Tony - France
Annapurna Circuit Trek
