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Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days

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US$ 1299 per person For a group of 17-24 pax.
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    US$ 1599
  • 2 - 2 person
    US$ 1499
  • 3 - 6 person
    US$ 1449
  • 7 - 12 person
    US$ 1399
  • 13 - 16 person
    US$ 1349
  • 17 over 9999
    US$ 1299
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Trip Duration

18 Days
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Group Sizes

1 - 16 People
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Difficulty

Moderate
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Max. Altitude

5,416 m
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Activities

  • World's Highest Pass
  • Trekking
  • Hiking
  • Sightseeing
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Meals

  • 17 Breakfast
  • 15 Lunch
  • 15 Dinner
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Accommodation

  • Tourist standard Hotel Kathmandu
  • tourist standard Hotel Pokhara
  • Mountain Tea House

Highlights of Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days

  • Visit the sacred land of Muktinath during Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days
  • Travel across the world’s highest pass, Thorung La.
  • Visit the deepest gorge in the world.
  • Take a relaxing bath at the Tatopani natural hot springs.
  • Witness the golden sunrise from Poon Hill.
  • Annapurna Circuit Trek beginner-friendly trek.
  • Flexible trek itinerary of Hill Sherpa Trekking.
  • High experienced sherpa guides
  • Return to Kathmandu by Luxury tourist bus
  • Great Opportunity to visit Mela Ripa Cave or Ice Lake.
  • A lifetime gained the experience of the highest pass 5,416 meters. (Thorang-La pass)

Route Map

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Trip Overview

Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days is one of the most popular trekking destinations not just in Nepal but the whole world. The captivating green hills and icy peaks, such as the Dhaulagiri, the Annapurnas, the Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Lamjung Himal, will captivate you. There, Pisang Peak is waiting to challenge you. The unique cultures of the Annapurna region- Nepali, Tibetan, and Trans-Himalayan cultures make every moment feel like you’re stepping into a new world, which will also appeal to you.

Our daily excursions will be to remote and rustic settlements that are home to a diverse range of ethnic communities, including Gurungs, Magars, and Thakalis. We will ascend from Pokhara’s subtropical environment to the planet’s highest pass, Thorung La Pass, and the Kaligandaki Valley.

We will navigate the Thorung La Pass, offering incredible panoramas of the Marsyandi Valley and the Annapurna Himalayas. A view of the Kaligandaki Valleys and vibrant Mustang can be seen from the summit of Thorang La Pass. You will visit the Muktinath Temple and a few more nearby sites. You will also get to see the fantastic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna I, and Dhaulagiri Icefall from Kalopani.

With its amazing vistas of the Marsyangdi Valley and the Himalayas, our itinerary will take us to Poon Hill, a viewpoint that is well-known for its breathtaking dawn views across the mountains. Once we traverse the Kaligandaki River, we will go through the earth’s deepest gorge, which is formed by the massive Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains. You can also choose to visit the Milarepa Cave, where the ancient philosopher Milarepa spent a great amount of time.

The Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days is definitely a top trekking destination that every nature lover and trekking enthusiast should travel to at least once in their lives. Since it is a popular destination, it has well-marked trails, and you can meet a bunch of travelers on the way. Nothing better than traveling through remote locations and making new friends as you go along.

The best time for this trek is the season of fall. During the months of September, October, and November, you can enjoy beautiful temperate weather with virtually no chances of rainfall since the monsoon season has just passed. Moreover, the rain clears out the dust in the air, offering you a clear view of the surrounding landscapes, including the majestic Himalayas.

With such an amazing itinerary, the Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days is a journey that every trekking enthusiast must travel at least once in their lifetime.

Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days Itinerary

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The first day of your Annapurna Circuit Trek counts as soon as you land at the international airport in Kathmandu. After your arrival, you will have to process your tourist visa application before leaving through the terminal.

The airport officials will ask you for a couple of documents, or identifications needed for the visa approval. After everything is set you will have to pay a certain amount of fee as visa fees to the airport officials. This is your personal expense and not a subject that this trek package will cover.

Once you are out of the terminal, you will meet one of our representatives waiting for you outside the terminal. Firstly, he will introduce himself, welcome you, and then take you to your 3-star hotel that has been arranged by us.

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Duration

30 minute Drive to Hotel
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Max Altitude

1300m
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Activity

Arrival Nepal
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Meals

Breakfast
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Accommodation

3-Star Hotel
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Following a delightful breakfast, you may expect to be picked up from your hotel by the tour guide. We will make arrangements for a cab to transport you to the bus terminal, where our bus journey to Syange starts. You may take in the views of the Ngadi Chuli, Himalchuli, and Ganesh Himal ranges while traveling to Syange.

We will have our lunch at one of the stops during the day. We can get to Syange in 2.5 hours and to Besisahar in 7 hours given that there isn’t a traffic bottleneck. We will arrange accommodation for you well before we reach the town and you can order any kind of meal you would like.

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Duration

7-8 Hours
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Max Altitude

1082m.
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Activity

Driving
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
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Syange is where our actual walking trip starts, with approximately three to four hours of magnificent views of the mountains covered in snow, towering hills, canyon, and gravel jeep track. After leaving Syange and Jagat town, the road winds along a meandering route that climbs steeply for 30 minutes.

Reaching the verdant agricultural terraces, one is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the thunderous waterfalls on the way to Jagat from the highest point of the hill. The route from this settlement to Chamje village passes via terraced farmland. After crossing the bridge, there is an hour-long difficult climb ahead to Tal hamlet, which is located in a canyon valley alongside the Marsyangdi River.

After leaving Tal, the track becomes easier and follows a moderate route until it reaches a big bridge. The walking experience ends in the village of Dharapani, which we arrive at after crossing the bridge.

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Duration

5-6 hrs
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Max Altitude

1865 m
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Activity

Trekking
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
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The day begins with a pleasant, gentle rise back on the primary route. When the road splits, we’ll select the option that heads right, crossing a bridge to reach the opposite shore of the river. After that, there’s a sharp switchback and a little trail on the left that leads to Chame. This portion of the hike passes through picturesque farms and cornfields.

The trail heads back downriver and crosses a bridge that leads to the main road. Following lunch, we will retrace our steps to the gently inclining main road and head towards Chame.

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Duration

5-6 hrs
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Max Altitude

2710 m
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Activity

Trekking
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Meals

Breakfast
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
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From Chame, the trail skirts the northern shore of the stream on the opposite side. Once you leave Chame, the route winds through little towns and pine forests with only a few ascends and descends until arriving at Bratang. From this point on, the hike ascends gradually to a crossing.

You reach the summit of Pisang village’s ridge after a brief, hard walk into the forest of pines from the crossing. A fantastic view of Pisang Peak, Chulu Peak, and Pisang Village below may be viewed after passing the woods. We descend gently for one hour from this peak to the desolate settlement of Pisang.

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Duration

4-5 hrs
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Max Altitude

3245 m
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Activity

Trekking
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
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It’s an easy walk from Upper Pisang to the Ghyaru base camp (approximately 1 hour), but the ascent starting from the hanging bridge is strenuous. It will take us 1.5 hours of climbing to reach Ghyaru.

You may find over century-old residences in Ghyaru. After lunch at Ghyaru, we continue towards Ngwal. Ghyaru to Ngwal is a two-hour comfortable drive away.

You will see stunning villages, Mani Stone, and a monastery en route from Ngwal to Manang. We will reach our destination of the day after traveling from Ngwal for almost three hours.

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Duration

5-6 hrs
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Max Altitude

3525 m
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Activity

Trekking
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
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Acclimatization days that go well include side treks where you rest low and ascend high. Today, we will have two options; visit the Milarepa cave or the Ice Lake. The Ice Lake is a scenic destination while the Milarepa cave is a historic site.

Since most people opt to visit the Ice Lake, we will discuss about it here. Aside from being a fantastic acclimatization sidewalk, the Ice Lake could be the high point of any journey along the Annapurna Circuit.

It’s crucial that you begin early because this walk will take the entire day. The blue and white flags indicating the Ice Lake side trek on the Annapurna Circuit will be visible as you make your way toward the monastery and settlement.

Retracing the path you took is a simple way to make the descent. There is a shortcut to Manang that weaves along the mountain from the lower ice lake.

On the other hand, you can also visit the less-popular option of Milarepa cave. Long before, when this part of Himalayas was under the jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Tibet, Milarepa spent years in these caves. This was during the 11th century.

To get to Milarepa cave, we will first head towards Braga Village for about 100 meters. Following that, we will travel a well-marked trail, you can see the trail signs on the right hand side of the path. You will need to cross a bridge and turn right, then follow it up by a steep climb to till you reach Milarepa cave.

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Duration

4-5 Hours
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Max Altitude

4620m.
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Activity

Hiking to Ice Lake
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
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For sixty minutes, the trail ascends gradually and provides incredible vistas of Tiloche, Gangapurna, and Annapurna II. The route ascends through windswept vistas where juniper shrubs are the sole remaining flora. As we arrive at Yak-Kharka, a little village, we can take in the splendor of the setting sun.

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Duration

4-5 hrs
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Max Altitude

4120 m
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Activity

Trekking
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
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It’s a simple trip from Yak Khara to Jarsang Khola. Nevertheless, it requires around ten minutes to get uphill from Jarsang Khola to an eatery. About thirty minutes distant, past the eatery, is a region where rocks might fall, so it’s important to trek cautiously and with the help of the tour guide to guarantee wellbeing. We are going to walk from the eatery for an hour to Thorong Phedi, which is where we will stay for the night.

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Duration

3-5 hrs
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Max Altitude

4600 m
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Activity

Trekking
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
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We are going to prepare and pack breakfast and start our trek in the early hours of the day. From Phedi, it will take around an hour to go to High Camp. After that, we’ll walk for another sixty minutes to get to a guest house. Proceeding to Thorong La, (5416 m) will be our next destination after a brief halt at a tea house. It generally takes around an hour to go to Thorong La from the tea house we will stop at.

We are going to make a quick stop at the Thorang Top Teashop to take some photos and have a cup of tea or coffee. It ought to take us around four hours to go to Muktinath after that. To get into the details, we will be traveling for around three hours starting from Thorang La to YakleBhatti for lunch, and then another hour or so to Muktinath.

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Duration

8-9 hrs
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Max Altitude

5,416 m
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Activity

World's Highest Pass
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
11

Starting the day off, we will head towards the capital of Mustang district, the town of Jomsom. It will take us 2.5 hours to go downward to Ekle Bhatti, and the descent will involve a rather steep terrain. You won’t have seen anything like the view on the way down before.

The route leaves Ekle Bhatti and follows the bed of the river through a number of vast, dusty, high-sided gorges. Other than a little wind at times, the walk from Ekle Bhatti to Jomsom should be just fine.

Crossing Jomson to get to Marpha can get a bit annoying as the town feels like it goes on forever, but that is definitely not the case. Once we cross Jomsom, the path to Marpha is not that exciting as we will trek a driveable gravel road avoiding the incoming traffic.

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Duration

5-6 hrs
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Max Altitude

2,675m
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Activity

Trekking
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
12

We’re going to stroll alongside the Kali Ghandaki River on gravel roads like the one we walked on the previous day. The Kali Gandkai Gorge is not just the world’s deepest gorge but also a breathtaking sight.

From Marpha, it will take us about 6 hours to reach the town of Lete. To be fair, it is more of a settlement than a town but since the place is often visited by the trekkers it has been expanding.

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Duration

5-6 hrs
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Max Altitude

2470m
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Activity

Trekking
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
13

We will begin by making our way back down along the Ghasa road. We are going to check in at the checkpoint in order to have our ACAP permits verified before traveling to Ghasa. We are going to follow the trail markers as we leave Ghasa and make our way down into the river across a grassy area. Then, for several kilometers, we are going to follow the well-designated track down. We shall continue following the Kali Gandaki’s downward surge for hours till we arrive at Tatopani.

Our lodging will be about a five-minute walk from the hot springs. But it can be a bit too hot for people to swim in these natural hot springs.

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Duration

5-6 hrs
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Max Altitude

1180m
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Trekking
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
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The Kaligandaki River bridge will be your final one today. We go upward to Durbindanda, from whence we have views of the Rhododendron woods near Ghorepani and the Ghara Shikha settlements. The people in the charming towns you stroll through are going to smile at us. The Annapurna mountains in the south are relatively nearby, and the views of Dhaulagiri are breathtaking.

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Duration

7-8 hrs
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Max Altitude

2750m
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Trekking
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
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We will trek to Poon Hill today to witness the breathtaking dawn across the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Ranges. In the early hours of the day, we can view big mountains such as Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South (7219m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Machhapuchhare (6993m), Annapurna III (7855m), Annapurna IV (7525m), and other highland titans.

After having a nice breakfast at the guest house and hiking down to Ghorepani, we climb to Tadapani (2650m). The majority of the route passes through a forest of Rhododendrons, whose stunning red flowers when in season in the spring, provide color to the woodland.

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Duration

6-7 hrs
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Max Altitude

1510 m
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Trekking
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

Local Teahouse
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The trail’s initial section will be scenic, with rocky, shadowed pathways and dirt as it descends through the slopes, passing waterfalls and crossing streams. But gradually, the path turns into what seems like an infinite series of stone stairs, some of which are more skillfully formed while others not so much.

The steps ceased not long beyond Tikhedhungga, and the route became stone-paved, bordered by terraced farms. Ultimately, this lovely trail will disappear and we’ll find ourselves on a jeep road.

We’re going to keep going. The rest of our journey to Naya Pul will be alongside the asphalt road. It will be a lovely stroll among farms, rivers, and hills.

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Duration

4-5 hrs
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Max Altitude

820m.
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Activity

Half Day / 2 Hrs Drive
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Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Accommodation

3-Star Hotel
17

On the 17th day of the Annapurna Circuit Trek, you will be traveling to Kathmandu via tourist bus. You will have your morning breakfast at the three-star hotel we arranged for you and make you way towards the capital city.

If you would like to avoid the 6 to 7-hour bus ride to Kathmandu, you can do so by taking a flight instead. A flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu will last for only 25 minutes. However, this flight transport is not covered by our trek package.

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Duration

7-8 Hrs
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Max Altitude

1300m.
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Activity

Driving
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Meals

Breakfast
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Accommodation

3-Star Hotel
18

This is officially the last day of your Annapurna Circuit Trek. We will ask for your feedback hoping that everything went right and you had a pleasant experience. After we are done with the final processes of the trek, we will drop you off at the international airport, hoping to see you soon again.

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Max Altitude

1300
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Activity

Live Show Nepalese Cultural
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Meals

Breakfast
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Accommodation

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Includes & Excludes

What is included?

  • Airport pick up / drop off is by private car.
  • Accommodation standard tourist hotel twin sharing room ( 2 nights in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • Accommodation standard tourist hotel twin sharing room 1 night in Pokhara with breakfast.
  • Kathmandu to Besi Sahar by Hiace then drive to Syage by local Jeep.
  • Nayapool to Pokhara transportation by private Car.
  • Pokhara to Kathmandu by Luxury Tourist Bus.
  • All meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) are chosen from the menu.
  • Accommodations, Tea house twin sharing room during the trek.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) & Tourist Information Management System. (TIMS)
  • Government licensed holder, Good speaking English, great experience guide.
  • All staff’s wages, food, drinks, accommodations, transportation, and insurance.
  • Down jackets, duffel bags, sleeping bags, and trekking poles are provided by Hill Sherpa Trekking but should be returned after the trek (if you need them)
  • One strong sherpa helper for carrying your baggage & 1 porter for 2 trekkers.
  • Hill Sherpa Trekking first aid kit carrying by Guide.
  • Water Purification Tablets for tap water.
  • Helicopter service will covered by your travel insurance in case of Emergency.
  • All Government taxes and official expenses & ground transportation.
  • Oxy meter for checking pulse, level (AMS) Acute Mountain Sickness.
  • Hill Sherpa Trekking provides a complementary sunblock Cap.
  • Trip Certificate provides by Hill Sherpa Trekking.

What is excluded?

  • International airfare tickets.
  • Nepal entry visa fee, visa obtains on arrival at the international airport in Kathmandu.
  • Additional accommodations, food, and drinks in Kathmandu if stay extra day.
  • Your personal medical & travel insurance.
  • Dessert, sweet items like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding, Tea, and coffee for any extra expenses.
  • Excess baggage including luggage weight is 15 kg maximum.
  • During the trek Hot showers, Mobile, Camera, Power bank any Batteries charging, Wi-Fi Internet.
  • Kathmandu Sightseeing entrance fees ($ 25-30 USD per person.)
  • Personal first aid kit.
  • Tips for guide & porter. ( tips is most expected)
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We also operate private trips.

Trip Information of Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days

Difficulty of Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days

The Annapurna Circuit’s difficulty is determined by your level of fitness, mindset, and itinerary just as much as it is by experience. A greater number of trekkers are beginning to shorten their journey by days from the beginning thanks to the advent of the rough roads. It is now possible to get in a 4×4 vehicle and travel to a location that would have required many days of hiking.

Alternatively, rather than walking the entire mountain trek, there are frequent opportunities to take faster dirt roads that still provide breathtaking vistas. Instead of defaulting to the dirt roads, our trek guides are going to make sure that you get all the desired views.

Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days Best seasons

It’s important to choose the appropriate season to trek the Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 days or go on an Annapurna expedition. April through May or October through November are the ideal seasons to trek the Annapurna region. Those are the seasons when things are usually rather dry, bright skies prevail, and high elevations are unlikely to be unbearably chilly.

In the winter amid those two periods, Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days conditions are usually clean and the landscape is breathtaking, but heavy snowfall can cause Thorong La Pass to close for many days at a time.

Can a beginner join this trip?

No, we recommend beginners not to travel to this Annapurna Circuit Trek. It is not only the physical aspect that would be tough for beginners but also the mental aspect. This tour requires trekkers to walk hours every day (5 to 7 hours) for 13 days which is hard on its own and the mental preparation that comes with it is not something most beginners can handle.

Altitude Sickness

It’s critical to realize that anybody may get altitude sickness, irrespective of age, degree of physical fitness, or prior experience traveling to high elevations. As the term implies, (AMS) acute mountain sickness is a dangerous illness. Given the possibility of serious harm, it must be addressed right away. The majority of people will have some moderate altitude sickness signs.

Gently ascending is one of the best strategies to avoid (AMS) acute mountain sickness. When you will be ascending to high elevations, attempt to give yourself a few days to acclimate before continue going up, the lower oxygen levels will adjust to your body. Enough time is allotted for acclimatization on all of our trekking itineraries for this Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days.

Accommodation, Food and Drink during the Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days

In Annapurna Circuit Trek, Bhatti, another name for tea houses is where we will stay for most nights. Since they are tiny hotels, a certain degree of comfort is to be expected. Comfort, meanwhile, is subjective in this isolated, mountainous area. Tea houses are cozy in the sense that they provide a roof over one’s head and delicious, freshly prepared meals. They are managed by village families that have welcomed passing hikers into their homes.

Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days Transportation

Our Annapurna Circuit Trek package will take care of all the transportation needs required by the itinerary. This includes transport to and from the international airport in Kathmandu, bus rides to and from Pokhara, transport to the starting point of the trek, and from the ending point to Pokhara, and more.

Permit of Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days

Annapurna Circuit Trek; You will need the (ACAP) Annapurna Conservation Area permit and (TIMS) Tourism Information Management System: card to travel to this region. Anyone who wants to hike any of the Annapurna region’s hiking trails has to get an ACAP Permit. The main objective of the National Trust for Nature, which is in charge of it, is to protect and preserve the area’s biodiversity and ecological integrity. The money that is raised under this permit goes toward supporting conservation initiatives.

Trip preparation and fitness for Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days

You must have faith in your abilities to hike every day for nearly two weeks. While your primary baggage will be carried by a porter, you are going to carry a light bag with water, snacks, rain gear, and food on your shoulders the whole time.

With no lengthy or severe climbs in the first several days and a steady rise to a difficult but moderate elevation, the Annapurna acclimates trekkers gradually. But the Thorong La pass is a challenging one. You will be there for three days, at an elevation over 4,000 meters (peaking at 5,416 meters), and a day of 9 to 11 hours to ascend and descend the pass.

Gadgets charging & Internet

Annapurna Circuit Trek Without a doubt, you may use Wi-Fi and to recharge your electronics while trekking the Annapurna Circuit Trek. It’s crucial to remember that based on where you are in the walk, these services may not always be available or dependable. Certain eateries and lodges may employ solar panels to generate electricity, especially those in more rural locations with limited electrical supplies.

It’s crucial to remember that there may not be as many alternatives for solar charging as there are, and you could have to wait your time to charge your electronics. Although there could be occasional access to Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the Annapurna Circuit hike, it’s best to be ready for patchy or limited coverage of these amenities.

Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days For Your Extra expenses

Expenses such as flight tickets, visa fees, lunch, dinner, and drinks while in Kathmandu, additional meals and accommodation, travel insurance, medical insurance, tips for the crew members, emergency rescue (covered by your travel insurance), and anything outside of the package.

What to expect

Though it may not have the same prestigious nickname as Everest Base Camp, the Annapurna Circuit is the most popular trekking destination in Nepal. The Annapurna Circuit offers hikers possibly the most ranged landscape and environment among all of Nepal’s excellent excursions, and it’s definitely the longest as well.

Trekkers travel from the verdant rice fields of the lower Himalayas to gritty high-altitude land, traversing vast valleys of glaciers and across strange swaying floating bridges. The path is flanked continuously by the magnificent, snow-capped summits of the planet’s highest mountains, the Annapurna massif.

Trip Map of Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days

Altitude Chart of Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days

Equipment List

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General Information

  • Company provides feather sleeping bag but should be refund after the trek.
  • Feather down Jacket but should be refund after the trek.
  • Hill Sherpa Trekking provides duffle bag during the trek but should be refund after the trek.
  • Mostly recommend for morning and evening, The windproof and waterproof thin layered jacket above 3450m.
  • Mostly recommend for Daypack bag 35-45 ltr.
  • Headlamp & extra batteries during the trek
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Daily Use Essentials

  • A Sun Black Cap & warm hat
  • Sunglasses 100% snow uv protection
  • A muffle (full cover mask)
  • Sunscreen (30+ to 60 SPF depends on age)
  • A pair of thin & warm gloves
  • A pair Trekking poles
  • Water bottle & filter
  • Water purified tablets
  • lips guard
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Upper Body Essentials

  • Fleece hat
  • A pair of t-shirts
  • Thermal tops
  • Sports bras for ladies
  • windproof & fleece jacket
  • waterproof jacket
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All Lower Body

  • waterproof trouser
  • warmer & fleece trouser
  • A pair of Comfortable trekking pants
  • Extra casual sport pants
  • A pair of sport shoe
  • Thermal underwear
  • A pair of comfortable waterproof trekking boots
  • A Pair of light sandals
  • Some Thick (woolen) socks 3-4 pairs
  • Sock liners
  • Light shoes
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Personal Medical and First Aid Kits

  • Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for AMS)
  • ibuprofen & paracetamol tablets IP
  • Some Assorted adhesive bandages
  • Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
  • Blister treatment cream or similar
  • Insect / anti-itch ointment
  • Moves incase sprain any body
  • pain-relief medication
  • Sinex, Eye Drops etc.

(Note: first aid kits & medicine will carrying with our company’s guide during the trekking However, we recommend you to bring your personal first-aid kit)

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Important Things

  • passport size photos with original passport copy
  • Flight details (to pick you up & transfer to hotel)
optional

Extra Essential Things

  • Energy gel or dry foods (that’s your desire)
  • Power bank is most important for backup device (if you have)
  • Camera, chargers, extra batteries, memory card)
  • Most important for ladies essentials things (if you are ladies)

Addons & Options for Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days

Addons

Price

Upgrades 4 star hotel in Kathmandu

US$
260

Upgrades 5 star hotel in Kathmandu

US$
380

Flight from Pokhara - Kathmandu

US$
106

Frequently Asked Questions

Being the most popular trek in Nepal you can expect to meet a bunch of travelers along the way but we are using a slightly different itinerary with a few uncommon stops to avoid heavy crowds or groups.

The trek costs $1390 per person and the minimum group size is 2, meaning your group should have at least 2 members.

In case of an emergency, we will contact the rescue team and you will be evacuated via helicopter.

Yes, you can do so by adding nearby destinations but they should be reachable and good for accommodation.

Although we will be covering most of your expenses you will need some cash for personal expenses. Bring just enough to cover all your extra expenses, you can ask our guide for a figure.

Reviews on Annapurna Circuit Trek 18 Days

US$ 1299 per person For a group of 17-24 pax.
  • 1 person
    US$ 1599
  • 2 - 2 person
    US$ 1499
  • 3 - 6 person
    US$ 1449
  • 7 - 12 person
    US$ 1399
  • 13 - 16 person
    US$ 1349
  • 17 over 9999
    US$ 1299
Addon options

US$ 1299

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