Short Annapurna circuit trekking
Short Annapurna circuit trekking
Short Annapurna circuit trekking
Short Annapurna circuit trekking

Short Annapurna circuit trekking

Short Annapurna Circuit Trek is a short trek which goes within the Annapurna Region.  The trek transfers through the world largest pass called Thorong – La pass which stands at an altitude of 5461m above the sea level and starts from the tropical valley of Besisahar.

Trip Duration:

9 Days

Group Size:

Min - 2

Best Season:

Autumn / Spring

Transportation:

Private car / bus

Trekking grade:

Moderate

Trek Start from:

Kathmandu

Trek End at:

Kathmandu

Overview of Short Annapurna circuit trekking

Short Annapurna Circuit Trek is a short trek which goes within the Annapurna Region.  The trek transfers through the world largest pass called Thorong – La pass which stands at an altitude of 5461m above the sea level and starts from the tropical valley of Besisahar. Short Annapurna Circuit Trek – 9 days is an itinerary designed for trekkers with limited time bound in Nepal. This trek provides amazing views of some sky scarping peaks of Nepal with their base camps which include Annapurna I and Machapuchre Mountains. Moreover, in this short Annapurna Circuit trek you will experience the wildest variety of Climate and vegetation of Annapurna Region.  Annapurna region is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the world after Everest. 

This Short Annapurna Circuit Trek also provides you opportunity to be familiar with different tribes and communities of Nepal during the trials. You can also experience living in the countryside tea houses along with experiencing the warm hospitality of Gurung people. Annapurna Circuit Trek is an ideal trek for enthusiastic trekkers with limited time. Anyone with good physical fitness can do this trek. Although no prior trekking experience is required for doing this trek, trekking or hiking experience anywhere in the world would be an added point.  Since the maximum altitude gained during the trek is 4130m, it is very rare for trekkers to have altitude problems. 

Short Annapurna Circuit Trek can be a great choice for trekkers having limited time in Nepal and anyone looking for a short trek to the mountains. This trek starts with a long drive to Chame from Kathmandu via Beshisahar. The original trek starts from Chame. You will pass by numbers of big and small villages on the way where you can explore typical lifestyles of the people living in the mountain regions. This trek gives you an amazing nature walk and also can explore the wild diversity of nature and culture of Annapurna region with abundant numbers of flora and faunas. Short Annpurna Circuit Trek gives you a great kick from the busy life and the hustle and bustle of the cities. 


Best Season for Short Annapurna Circuit Trek.


The best season to trek to Annapurna Region is during spring (March to May) and autumn (Sept to Nov). These seasons provides the most favorable weather for trekking and offers outstanding views. However, the trials get crowded during the peak tourist seasons. For those who want to avoid the crowd and enjoy the trials to the fullest trekking can also be done during winter (Dec to Feb) with proper clothing and gears. Trekking during summer or Monsoon can be another great way to explore the magnificent beauty and floras of Annapurna region. However, the treks may be affected by the rain.

Accommodations during Short Annapurna Circuit Trek


The accommodations during your stay in Kathmandu will be provided in a standard three star hotels and teahouses or lodges during the trek. All the accommodations are on twin-shared basis and if you want single supplement it will be provided with an additional cost. Single supplements in Kathmandu and Pokhara can be easily available but we may not get it in the higher elevations.

Meals during Short Annapurna Circuit Trek


You will get to taste the authentic Nepalese meals during the trek. Every meal during the trek is provided by the company which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea or coffee.  However, if you don’t want to have Nepali food then there are also available options of more common Indian and continental foods in the menu. 

Short Annapurna circuit trekking Itinerary

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Upon your arrival at TIA airport, Kathmandu our representatives will welcome you and transfer you to the respective hotel. We will provide you traditional welcome dinner with cultural shows. Overnight at Hotel.

Food
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

On the second day of Short Annapurna Circuit Trek you will drive to Beshisahar after having breakfast in Kathmandu. It takes about five hours to reach Beshisahar from Kathmandu. You can enjoy the beautiful ride to Besisahar where you can explore the picturesque villages, lush green mountains and rivers along the way.  You will have lunch at Beshishar and then drive to Chame for more 4 hours. Overnight at Chame.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge

On the third day of Short Annapurna Circuit Trek today you will have your breakfast at Chame and then begin the trek to Upper Mustang. On your trek today you will cross a river and trek through a forests passing through several Mani stones on the way. You will have spectacular views of the White Mountains beneath the blue sky on your trek today. After trekking about two hours you will reach Bharthang where you can see apple farm and taste the local apples. The trek further continues through a steep trial craved on an overhanging rock wall. You will cross several rivers and walk through the trial that leads you to Dudh Pokhari leaving the forests Behind. Durning the trek you can view the mesmerizing view of beautiful hills and mountains. The trek further goes to Pisang and from here following numbers of ups and downs trial and crossing some typical villages you will reach to Manang. Overnight at Manang. 

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3540

Acclimatization is very important while trekking in higher altitude especially once you have reached the height of 3500m. You will explore the Manag monasteries, Gangapurna Lake and Manag village. In the evening you can hike to Himalayan Rescue Association office to listen a lecture about a High altitude sickness . Overnight at Manang.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3540

On the fifth day of Annapurna Circuit Trek 9 days the trek starts after an early morning breakfast at Manang.  You will cross a stream and the trek ascends towards Tenki village and continues further to Jarsang Khola out of Marshyangdi valley. The trial goes northward from the valley and passes through few pastures and juniper trees as you start to gain elevation. The trial further passes by a small village of Ghunsa and then through the horses and yaks grazing lands. You will then cross a small river by a small wooden bridge to an ancient Mani walls and then finally reaches to Yak Kharka. Overnight at Yak Kharka

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge

On the sixth day of Short Annapurna Circuit Trek 9 Days you will have your breakfast at Yak Kharka and begin today’s trek. The trek begins with a gradual ascent. The trial today rewards magnificent views of the mountains like Mt. Gundang, Mt Syagang, Thorung Peak and Mt. Khatungkan. After a short walk you will cross a suspension bridge and reach Ledar village. Walking further you will pass through towering cliffs and then reach to the last village of Thorang La Pass i.e Thorang Phedi. Overnight at High Camp.
 

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge

On the seventh day of Short Annapurna Circuit Trek you will be crossing the highest pass of the world Thorang La Pass at 5416m. You will get up early in the morning at around 3 am and start the trek. It will take about 4 hours to reach the pass. You can see some small tea houses and walk on a trials marked by some Chortens and flags before reaching the pass. After spending few times on the pass you will further continue your trials to Muktinath Valley. Overnight at Muktinath.
 

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
5416

Today is the eighth day of Short Annapurna Circuit Trek 9 Days. From Muktinath you will trek to Jomsom via Kagbeni. The trek is mostly downhill followed by dusty trials. You will pass by numbers of villages where you can explore the Tibetan lifestyles and cultures. You can also buy the local handmade products made by the women’s of Mustang district on the way. Overnight at Jomsom.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge

The trek has now finally come to an end. On the last day of Upper Mustang Trek 9 Days you will fly to Pokhara from Jomsom and then fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. The total duration of the flight is about one hour. Upon reaching Kathmandu you will be free for your onward destination. 

 
Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

Short Annapurna circuit trekking Include / Exclude

Cost Includes

  • Airport pick up and transfer to hotel.
  •  Three night accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis ( 2 or 3 star category hotel) on twin sharing as mentioned in itinerary
  •  An experienced, helpful and friendly Government license holder trekking Guide.
  •  Trekking porter / who will carry your bag pack during the trekking.(two person will get one trekking porter).
  • Kathmandu to  Chame overland transportation by / jeep  as mentioned itinerary
  • Trekking accomodation in Tea house / Lodge entire the trekking
  • Three time meal during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
  • Trekker's Information Management system (TIMS)
  • Annapurna conservation Area project (ACAP) permit
  • jomsom to pokhara Pokhara to ktm flight ticket as mentioned in itinerary
  • Insurance for Nepalese staff. ( Trekking guide,  and porters)
  • Guide and porter fares and taxes.Government Tax and office service charge.
  • Airport drop

Cost Excludes

EXCLUDES:-

  •  Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu & Pokhara stay
  • International flight ticket
  •  Nepal entry visa fee US$ 40 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
  • Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal -  approx. US$ 24. al equipments
  • High risk medical insurance
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley.
  •  Alcoholic beverage and telephone calls
  • Hot drinks, Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
  • Nepal Visa Fee
  • Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
  • Purely personal nature expenses
  • Tipping /Tips(Tipping is Expected).

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Client Reviews

Lifou T

United Kingdom

26th May, 2022

Annapurna Circuit - overall, a very good experience Strictly speaking, you can easily organize the whole trip on your own and don't even need a guide for the trek - but the extra cost is relatively small and makes the whole trip much more smooth and enjoyable (and also saves you a lot of time). Kedar had organized all the necessary permits beforehand so we were picked up from the airport and taken straight into the mountains as we were on a pretty tight schedule. The trek itself was great... See more , and the guide and the porter were fantastic. Even though the trail is clearly signposted, I'd absolutely recommend getting a guide as you will learn a lot about Nepal - history, culture, geography, cuisine etc. The porter makes it a lot easier as well as you will carry a day pack with water, power bars, some extra clothes while the rest is transported straight to the next tea house. You share one porter per two persons. In case helpful, this is the itinerary - which was still relaxed in terms of trekking but allowed for covering the Annapurna Circuit as a 10-day vacation, flying in from London: Day 1: Jeep from Kathmandu airport to Besisahar Day 2: Jeep Besisahar to Chame Day 3: Chame to Upper Pisang Day 4: Upper Pisang to Ngawal Day 5: Ngawal - Bragha - Manang Day 6: Manang - Churi Ledar Day 7: Churi Leday - High Camp Day 8: High Camp - Thorong la Pass - Mutkinah Day 9: Jeep to Jomsom; fly to to Kathmandu next morning This itinerary follows the "high" route through Upper Pisang and Ngawal, with a night in Ngawal which is higher than Manang - this means you're getting good acclimatization and don't need to spend two nights in Manang (as most people do). Lifou T London, United Kingdom See less...


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