5416m
16 Days
Bensishar
Spring /Autumn
Alpine trekking
Moderate
2-15 people
Lodge trek
About the trek
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Few places in the world such a splendid variety of natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It is rare combination of the long array of snow-capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, hot springs, and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly local people.
It is said that Annapurna Circuit/Round is one of the famous trekking routes in the world. The trek around the Annapurna Massif is one of the finest in the Himalayas and is regularly described as one of the top ten treks in the world It is observed that about 64% of the trekkers who come every year Nepal for trekking visit Annapurna regions of Nepal. So it is the most trekked area of Nepal. Annapurna area/region offers a great variety of beautiful landscapes, nature & culture of the central Himalayan area of Nepal with the best & splendid Himalayan panorama of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Tilicho, Ganagapurna Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, and several other midwestern Himalayan ranges of Nepal. From the heights of the pass, we descend to Muktinath and its sacred Buddhist and Hindu Shrines. Further south, the contrasts of the Nepal Himalaya become even more apparent, as high windswept passes are replaced by forests, or mandarin and banana groves.
On the way we would have passed through every type of vegetation zone from lush sub-tropical to harsh semi-desert and passed over one of the highest trekking passes in the world. We will have entered a world without roads or cars and witnessed the way people have worked, played, and survived for hundreds and hundreds of years. We would have essentially walked through a time warp coming out the other side with a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we live in.
Thorong La or Thorung La is a mountain pass with an elevation of 5,416 meters (17,769 ft) above sea level in the Damodar Himal, north of the Annapurna Himal, in central Nepal. Khatung Kang and Yakawa Kang are the mountains forming Thorong La. The pass is located on a trail which connects the village of Manang in the Manang District to the east,
This trek will take you to one of the gorgeous remote villages of Nepal, Manang. Many trekkers stay at this village for acclimatization. This village is located at an altitude of 3,519 meters. There are plenty of options for hiking around the Manang Village. You can walk for 15 minutes and reach beautiful Gangapurna Lake and Glacier or, go on the hike to higher slopes with horses and cows. You can also explore the local cultural heritage, culture, and tradition of the people living in this isolated region. We call this Valley of snow leopard.
Manang valley, one of the biggest villages among the Annapurna circuit trek is a beautiful village sitting bellow the Gangapurna and Annapurna III mountain on the trans-Himalaya zone of meaning district. A wall of Annapurna range towards its southern side to rocky terrain and river. Also known as NYESHYANG VILLAGE or upper Manang. The village is blanded with old traditional mud houses to modern hotels, medical posts, schools, monasteries. The morning view from the window of almost every offers a magnificent view of Ganagapurna mountain, glacier. the view of manga belly is extremely pleasing.
The Pagoda style Muktinath Temple is the symbol of religious symbiosis between Hindu and Buddhist. Hindu believes that lord Bishnu got salvation from the curse of Brinda here. Therefore he is worshipped as Muktinath (Lit. the lord of salvation). Hindu devotees take bath under chilled water of 108 waterspouts located behind the temple. It is also believed that the deity was originated from Jumla, far western Nepal. On the other hand, Buddhist worship Bishnu as Avalokiteshvara (Chingresig). The temple depicts the metal statues of lord Bishnu, goddess Laxmi, Saraswati & Janaki, Garuda, Lava-Kusha, and Sapta Rishis.
Situated at an altitude of 2,800m, Kagbeni is a unique famous village of Baarah Gaun (lit. twelve villages) region in Mustang district. It lies in the popular Annapurna Circuit Trek route and is a gateway to Upper Mustang. It is a fascinating medieval village with closely packed mud-brick houses, dark alleys, and imposing Chhortens. The village stands in a little green oasis dominated by its red monastery. The "Kag" of "Kagbeni" used to be "Ghag" meaning center and hence, is a center of nearby villages of Jomsom to south and Muktinath to the east. "Beni" in Nepali means confluence of two rivers, and indeed Kagbeni lies on the banks of the confluence of Kali Gandaki and Jhong Rivers. Before heading to Muktinath, Hindu pilgrims offer Pinda and perform Shraddha (death ritual)to their deceased ancestors at this confluence believing that it brings salvation to the departed soul. According to the Hindu epic Adhyatma Ramayana, Kagbhusundi meditated here on the suggestion of Saptarishis, hence the place was named Kagbeni. The village maintains the characteristic appearance of a fortress town and is culturally very rich. The town played a very significant role during the "Salt Trade" era that flourished between Tibet and Nepal. However, with the formation of Mustang in the 15th century, Kagbeni's importance diminished. The main ethnic group in the village is Bhotias (possess last name Gurung and Thakuri).
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel B/B/3star
Day 2: Drive to bensishar 6/7 hours by bus or privet transportation
Day 3: drive to chame 5 -6 hrs. by privet jeep
Day 4: Trek to Pisang village
Day 5: Trek to Nagwal VIllage in the afternoon we do Acclimatization process climb up to 300m
Day 6: Trek to Manang
Day 7: Trek to Gungsang in the afternoon Acclimatization process climb up to 300m
Day 8: Trek to Churi lader in the afternoon Acclimatization process climb up to 300m
Day 9: Trek to thourong phedi in the afternoon Acclimatization process climb up to High camp
Day 10: Thorong-La Pass (5416m) - Muktinath (3800m) 7 to 8 hours
Day 11: Drive to Jomsom (2715m) via kagbeni- visit kagbeni
Day 12: Scenic fly to Pokhara
Day 13: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 14: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 15: Final Departure
People Cost Per person
1 People 1,900/-
2-3 People 1,350/-
4-6 People 1,250/-
7-10 People 1,200/-
11+ People 1,150/-
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | |
| 15th April 2021 | 9th May 2021 | Open |
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| 12th May 2021 | 29th May 2021 | Open |
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| 6th September 2021 | 23rd September 2021 | Open | Enquiry |
| 10th October 2021 | 27th October 2.021 | Open |
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| 8th November 2021 |
25th November 2021 |
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Equipment list for ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK
Primary Essential
Passport, Money, Credit Cards, Personal Travel Insurance, Passport size photos, Pen & dairy book, Communication device (laptops, Tap or phone), Camera
Eye protection
Sunglass UV more than 500%,
Note: - if you have eyes problem please consult your doctor because of in Nepal High Mountain has dry air and in the city so much dust
Skin protection
Sunblock cream SPF 25 to 50 (small tube), Lip balm SPF 10 to 15
Note:-depending your skin, please consult your doctor (as our experience some of my clients get allergy from sunblock cream)
Other accessories
Day backpack (15 ltr to 20 ltr), Duct tape (few meters –you can roll-on water bottle or trekking pole), Portable solar charger, Backup power bank, Bathing Suit: Towel, Toothpaste, and brush, floss, mini hairbrush, razor, soap, a mini bottle of shampoo, travel mirror, nail clippers, etc and rain cover
Our prices are different based on a number of people. The prices are set based on a number of people traveling together. For example, the price for 1 person and the total price for 2 people is different. So, the price you see at the time of making the reservation is the final. We do not charge an additional amount for the single traveler.
We accept major currencies such as USD and EUR. Credit card payments are accepted only in USD. We also accept bank transfers, direct remittance services (Western Union, Moneygram), etc.
March-Mid June, and September – December are considered the best months for trekking and climbing peak in Nepal. climbing is doable throughout the year however some months are better than others. June – August is monsoon season so there might be some rain showers in these months. January – February is winter months and it’s usually much cold in higher areas.
The trek is doable throughout the year.
We will be eating and sleeping in the lodges for the whole trek and as an itinerary for climbing tented. Generally, rice, noodles, pasta, vegetables, curry, potatoes, eggs, sandwiches, burgers, etc. are available.
The lodges will have twin sharing rooms and tented will have twins sharing a tent. In most cases, we will provide you a private room however in rare cases you may need to share the rooms with other travelers (especially if you are traveling alone).
Very good question. Usually, a person with previous multiday hiking experiences is welcome to join our treks. This is an adventurous trek that consists of high altitude trek over 5000 meters for nearly a week. If you do not have previous hiking experiences but still have no problem walking for 6-9 hours every day, then we are happy to take you on board.
We take bookings for this trip for people over 16 years old. The trekking doable with kids as well and we have previous experiences of organizing family tours.
We have very experienced guides at the company. We have guides experienced for at least 5 years to 18 years. All our guides are certified IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guides, NMA mountaineering Guide, and trekking guides Ministry of Tourism licensed by Nepal Government.
Documentation: - Trekking permit, national park fees, coordination with a relevant government office. All government taxes are included in the price
Accommodation: - 4-night hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara 3* Hotel, lodge during trekking and best
Food: - full board meal during the trek best available hotel/lodges or tea house
Transport: - Tourist bus or private vehicle Pokhara and Bensishar, international airport arrival & departure, all land transportation around cities with a private vehicle, Helicopter evacuation for Nepali team, Porter or yaks for this trekking
Communication: - weather report
Expedition team: - Trekking guide, Assistance guide, and porter allowances & wages for Nepali Trekking team
Safety equipment: - First aid kit, Oxy meter, and common Trekking equipment in the group.
If our clients fail to make their trip or want to cancel their program due to any unavoidable circumstances following charges will be made for the Trip Cancel
it is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully and adequately insured for the duration of your trip. Please ensure that all activities, excursions, and destinations in your itinerary are included in your insurance policy, We advise to valuable clients to have full insurance against Medical, Evacuation, Trip cancellation, lost or damaged baggage, Air delays, etc. for this trip, you must be covered up to 5500m altitude.
Please take a copy of your insurance policy to the pre-trip briefing, as the guide will need to collect your insurance details. We also ask that you keep a copy of your policy summary (containing policy number and emergency contact number for you insure) in your daysack at all the time, so that we can access the information should wee need to contact the insured on your behalf.
High-altitude illness is due to a decrease in oxygen at high altitude.
Atmospheric pressure decrease as altitude increases but the percentage of oxygen in the air remains constant; as a result, the partial pressure of oxygen decreases with altitude and is at 5500m (18000 feet) is about ½ of that at the sea level.
High-altitude illness is seen in people in people who have recently arrived at high altitude or have just gained altitude, and may start any time from few hours to a few days after ascending. High altitude is arbitrarily defined as altitudes higher than 3.000 m (10.000 ft). people with heart and hung decreases may have difficulty at lower altitudes and, rarely, a healthy, a healthy person will develop altitude illness at as low as 2500 m (8.200 ft).... READ MORE
Please double-check that your passport is valid for 6 months beyond the date of arrival in Nepal. We recommend that you take a photocopy of your passport and keep it separate from the original, and this will be useful if the original is lost while you are traveling. You must carry your passport on the trek with you, as it is required for internal flights.
As soon as you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will get a visa on arrival.
In the arrivals hall, you’ll find electronic booths that read your passport, take your photo, and print out a completed form. Take your completed form to the payment counter where you'll pay for your visa, and then head to the immigration line for "Visa on Arrival".
TIPS
Fill out your arrival card on the plane so you can quickly move through the queue in the arrivals’ lounge. Also, completing the visa form online prior to arrival should also save some time as there's a limited number of electronic booths.
Visa Type
Gratis(Free) Visa
For South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, a gratis visa for 30 days is available for the first visit in one visa year.
Nepal Visa For Indian Nationals
Indian Tourist does not require a visa to enter in Nepal. To know more visit: Nepal Immigration
