14 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek

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  • 14 Days
Price per personUS$599
We Offer Group Price
No. of peoplePrice P.P
1 - 1 US$ 899
2 - 2 US$ 855
3 - 5 US$ 799
6 - 10 US$ 745
11 - 16 US$ 699
17 - 30 US$ 599
29 March, 2024Or Check Availability
$899 x 1 guests:
$899

Total
$899
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  • Trip Duration14 Days
  • Difficulty LevelModerate - Strenuous
  • Best SeasonSpring & Autumn
  • Max Altitude5416 m

Overview

14 Days Annapurna Circuit trek is an amazing classic journey located in the northwest part of Nepal. The Annapurna conservation area is one of Nepal's popular treks that offers a wide range of outstanding natural and cultural amusement.

 

Annapurna Circuit Trek- 14 Days Highlights 

  • Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu 
  • thrilling drive from Kathmandu - Manang- Chame
  • visit local villages of Gurung and Tibetan people 
  • explore the mountain culture and lifestyle of them
  • Inspiring Mountain view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri
  • Natural bath at a hot spring 
  • visit several unique monasteries and temples 

Annapurna Circuit Trek Guide, Itinerary, Foods, Accommodations, Insurance, Season & Gears

The exciting 14-day Annapurna circuit trek is designed for all of us who desire to face some of the world's tallest and greatest mountains. It's been the ultimate hiking destination for most hikers.

Our Annapurna Circuit Trek -14 Days Itinerary has been considerably developed for a high-altitude, sickness-friendly trekking itinerary, which will allow us to take some extra days for acclimatization during the trek.

Moreover, the Annapurna Circuit trek is a perfect journey for those of us who want to explore the diversity of culture and nature.

Our Classic Annapurna Circuit Trek offers extremely outstanding Mountain views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and many other magnificent snowy peaks; the trek itself immersed into the lush forest of rhododendrons, typical villages of mountains, numerous temples, and monasteries.

Nevertheless, this trek will lead us to one of the most beautiful parts of the Himalayas on earth, crossing all the way to Throng La (5416m), the highest trekking pass in the world, connecting a leisure hike through various landscapes that range from sub-tropical through striking alpine lake and peaks till the arid desert area of the Manang to Jomsom- another side of the circuit trek.

This journey is a complete package of the Himalayas trek which allows us to experience the lifestyle of the mountain people and their hospitable culture thoroughly. Hence, this trek is more than just a trek. 

The 14 days Annapurna circuit itinerary is a suitable and familiar trekkingitinerary that one can experience with reasonable fitness and it's comfortablefor both experienced and inexperienced trekkers. No, previous hiking or trekkingexperience is required.

Our fourteen-day Annapurna Circuit Trek journey starts from the hustle and bustle city of Kathmandu, taking a scenic drive through the beautiful local villages to Besisahar.

For the next day, we take another drive through the hills to Chame, where we start our exciting trekking through the fascinating local villages of Chame, Pisang, Manag, Muktinath, Jomsom, and Tatopani Pokhara.

However, our itinerary covers the most fascinating local villages of Gurung and Magar communities and people along the way. This trek is considered a moderate to challenging hike that will take us to the isolated valley of Manang and Mustang regions of Nepal.

Are you ready to challenge yourself on your adventure trip to the Himalayas? Come and experience the magnificence of Annapurna massif.

We assure you that we will make your adventure a more thrilling and memorable experience once in a lifetime.

For more information regarding the tour or customizations, please Contact Us or drop us a message on WhatsApp: +977 9851175531 ( Dil ). We will be happy to assist you!

 

Additional Benefits of this Trek with ART 

  • Free Airport transfer from the Airport to the Hotel and visa versa. 
  • Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, Down jacket, and walking poles (rental is included if needed if you do not have your own)
  • High altitude sickness medicines with the first aid kit.
  • Souvenir: Trekking route map/browser and printed ART's hiking T-shirt
  • An Oximeter to measure your Oxygen and Pulse at high altitudes to find out your accurate health condition while you are trekking in the mountain.
  • WOKI TOKI is for communication during the trek.
  • The bag store was placed at the ART safe and sound store.
  • The Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour with a guide at the end of the trek is complimentary.
  • Emergency helicopter rescue assistance in arranging the helicopter in the worst-case scenario (should be paid by your travel insurance). 
  • Live cultural shows at the local restaurant during the farewell dinner. 

Itinerary

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  • pick up time
  • 1350 m
  • Hotel
  • 6 hrs
  • Lunch + Dinner
  • 850 m
  • Trekking Lodge
  • 6 hrs
  • Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • 2610 m
  • Trekking Lodge
  • 5 hrs
  • Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • 3115 m
  • Trekking lodge
  • 5 hrs
  • Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • 3550 m
  • Trekking lodge
  • 2 hrs hike around
  • Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • 3550 m
  • Trekking Lodge
  • 4 hrs
  • Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • 4050 m
  • Trekking Lodge
  • 5 HRS
  • Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • 4525 M
  • Trekking Lodge
  • 7/8 HRS
  • Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • 5416 m (Throng La)
  • Trekking Lodge
  • 4 HRS
  • Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • 3450 M
  • Trekking Lodge
  • 5 hrs
  • Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • 1550 m
  • Hotel
  • 6 hrs
  • Breakfast + Lunch
  • 850 m (Pkhara)
  • 6 hrs
  • 1350 m

    Trip map

    14 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek map

    Trip inclusion

    • Private Transfers for the International airport on arrival and departure date.
    • A Full-board meal (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, the main course) during the trek.
    • A professional, experienced, and friendly Alpine Ramble’s government-licensed holder guide covering meals, flight, insurance, accommodations, and equipment for 14 days.
    • All the trekking documents
    • Annapurna Conservation Area Permits (ACAP) Fee
    • Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) Card.
    • Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, down jacket, and duffle bag
    • All the accommodations in the best available mountain Tea Houses during the trek
    • Enough Water purification tablets to purify your water during the trek for safe drinking water
    • A handful of assistance guides for the group
    • Transportation from Kathmandu – Besishar- Chame, and Jonson - Tatopani - Pokhara  - Kathmandu by local sharing bus / Jeep 
    • Pokhara -Kathmandu transfer by tourist bus
    • Snacks (crackers) and seasonal fresh fruits are available during the trek.
    • ART's Certificate of appreciations after the successful trek
    • Farewell dinner at the best typical Nepalese restaurant along with the cultural performances
    • Alpine Ramble’s complimentary free T-shirt, route-map, and duffel bags
    • An Oximeter to monitor your oxygen and pulse at the high altitude area.
    • A basic first aid box including Diamox for high altitude sickness
    • Emergency rescue operation assistance is arranged in case of complex health conditions in the mountain (funded by Travel Insurance)
    • All government, Local taxes, and official Expenses
    • 10% OF ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT OUR SOCIAL IMPACTS INITIATIVE

     

    • Nepal entry visa fees (you can easily issue the visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15 days Visa.
    • Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule (Foods and accommodations before or after the trek) 
    • Extra drinks as alcoholic & non-alcoholic such as Fanta, Coca-cola, sprite, water, beer, etc.
    • Additional costs are out of management control due to the landscape, weather conditions, illness, change of government policies, strikes, and physical conditions, etc.
    • Personal expenses such as snacks, laundry, telephone, WIFI, hot shower, etc at tea houses on a trek.
    • Travel insurance has to cover emergency rescue evacuation from high-altitude 
    • Personal trekking equipment for this trek 
    • Tips for guide and staff (Recommended by culture)
    • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the Price Include section of this trek.

    Dates & Price

    Please find below the available departure dates and costs for the 14-day Annapurna Circuit trek. The start dates mentioned are quoted for group joining opportunities. If these dates do not suit your requirements and you would like to customize the trip, please feel free to contact us for a customized departure date. Additionally, private trips are available on any date of your choice throughout the year for your convenience. Please contact us for your private trip and preferred date.

    Start DateEnd DateStatusPrice 
    12 May, 202425 May, 2024AvailableUS$599

    Trip Info

     

    Foods on Annapurna Circuit Trek

    Trek to the world's 9th highest mountain is obviously an amazing adventure experience of a lifetime. However, the food on the trek to Annapurna base camp is convenient and has a pretty wide selection of the food items on the tea houses menus which are originated and prepared by the local community of the Annapurna conservations area, the most common diet and hygienic meals of the region as given below,

    Common Breakfast options - Tibetan Breads (a fried bread in oil, it’s also named Gurung bread in the Annapurna area), Chapati with Cheese (dry bread- a local wheat bread), Oatmeal, French toast with jam, honey, and peanut butter, Corn Flakes, Hashed brown, fried, Scrambles and boiled eggs, pancakes, porridge with milk, Muesli, Vegetable items and any kind of hot drinks are available except espresso, Americano

    Common Lunch options – different variety of Thukpa (noodle soup), Dahl and Bhat (Nepalese local meal), Momos ( dumplings), Tibetan / chapati bread, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Sherpa Stew, a variety of soups, steaks, potatoes items, Sandwiches, Pizza, rice with curry, spring rolls, burgers and Pizza, yak steak and desserts items.

    Common Dinner options- Momos (dumplings) different variety of Thukpa (noodle soup), Dahl and Bhat (Nepalese local meal), Tibetan / chapati bread, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Sherpa Stew, a variety of soups, steaks, potatoes items, Sandwiches, Pizza, rice with curry, spring rolls, Raman soups, burgers and Pizza, yak steak, desserts items, hot and cold drinks are available on the menus on tea house, the menu’s selected meals are fresh and healthy with hygienic specialists by the mountain for the mountain trekkers.

    On the tea houses, the menu has plenty of non-veg items mentioned but officially any of the meats are not on our list of recommendations because the meat in the mountain such as high areas is not sanitary and healthy. However, we would like to persuade you to avoid taking meat, Alcoholic drinks, and smoking.

    Deseret and Snack options,- Rice Pudding, Apple pie, fruit snicker/ mars bar, popcorn, cake, pastries, etc.

    Hot Drink options – Varieties of hot drinks like black/milk coffees, black/mint/ginger/Green/ lemon honey teas, hot chocolates, hot mango juice, hot oranges juice, hot pineapple juice, etc.)

    Accommodations on Annapurna round trip 2022/23

    Accommodations on the mountain are simple in tea hoses/ Trekking Lodges. The rooms come usually in double occupancy with a wooden bed, blankets, mattresses, pillows, and attached bathrooms (not everywhere), and the view is spectacular from the rooms of mountain tea houses. Likewise, single rooms are available (except Himalaya and ABC) and they will be provided for solo female travelers.

    We will ensure and accommodate you to the best available tea houses with great views of the mountain and sceneries during the trek

    NOTE: Kathmandu has a large range of luxury stars hotel offers to select for your stay. However, we will also be pleased to be part of this help to make the reservations for the 4 50 5 stars hotel booking as well on request.

     

    Best Time to Do Annapurna Circuit Trek

    Choose the best month for your remarkable trekking experience of a lifetime! Nepal has five seasons like many other countries; spring, summer, Monsoon, Autumn, and Winter. Among all these seasons there are mainly two distinct trekking seasons for 14 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek or any region treks in Nepal which are autumn and spring.

    Spring (Pre-monsoon) – spring includes Feb, March, April, and May, the weather in this month is largely stable and dry with a moderate climate. This time of the year is fairly perfect for trekking in the Annapurna region offers a crystal clear view of the mountains and sceneries every day, the Temperature can reach up to 15- 20 degrees Celsius in the daytime and the temperature the nighttime can drop down to - 8/12 degrees Celsius. The spring welcomes thousands of flora and vegetation that make the trek more beautiful and enjoyable in Nepal.

    Autumn (Post monsoon)- Autumn is another great season for trekking on 14 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek, Autumn includes the months of September, October, November, and December. During the autumn, the temperatures should be rated as between 14-20 degrees in the daytime, and nighttime can decrease to -5/10 degrees Celsius, it’s great for trekking.

     

    Safety and Satisfactions

    SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY- NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF OUR CLIENTS AND EMPLOYEES.

    This trek is a guided trip and you will be accompanied by one of the experienced and friendly trekking guides/ Sherpa who originally come from the mountain (same region) of Nepal, the guide will be carrying all the essentials equipment with a first aid kit for safety reasons; we would like you to take some of your own personal mediation on this trek. However, in emergency cases, if our clients have any trouble with mountain sickness or any unforeseen circumstances then we will always be standing by to send a rescue helicopter to bring our clients back to lower places or Kathmandu.

    Note: During the trek, make sure you are always in the safe zone of the place wherever you are while trekking on the mountain because you may encounter a number of mules, yaks are carrying the suppliers for hotels, Yaks Donkey and Jokpa use for the major transportations in the Himalayas region, as we always need to be aware with them, and stay at the safe place, especially at the narrow section of the trail.

     

    Passport and Visa

    If you are traveling to Nepal you need to have a visa to enter Nepal. However, the arrival visa is available at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu where you can simply get an On Arrival Visa” and you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter Nepal.

    You will be charged $40 USD as visa application fees for 30 days tourist visa to the forefingers except for Chinese and India. For those tourists who have Indian and Chinese passports then you do not need a visa (Free Visa)!

     

    Extra personal expenses on trekking

    During the trek, all your foods are included in the package (Lunch, Breakfast, and Dinner with hot drinks), the foods will be served as per the package program and besides that, any personal and Barbier bills would be extra.

     

    Travel Insurance for Annapurna trekking

    For safety reasons, Travel insurance is mandatory for trekkers in participating in any trek and tour programs on the mountains. Getting travel insurance, especially while traveling in the mountain areas, is like security on which you can rely and enjoy your trip without any worries. We highly recommend getting good compressive travel insurance that covers things like emergency helicopter rescue, medical evacuations expense, and an assisted protection tour to cover personal injury, injury, repatriation expenses, and any kind of illness will be covered. Having good travel insurance will not only guarantee you peace of mind while you travel with us but also provide you with complete coverage for anything that may go wrong.

     

    Packing lists for Annapurna round hike

    The following lists are the essential trekking gear that is recommended for trekking in Nepal and all listed gears can also be bought easily in Kathmandu, Kathmandu has a number of shops selling the necessary clothes and gear for trekkers.

    • A few pairs of Thermal tops
    • Fleece jacket/pullover
    • Windcheater - waterproof shell jacket one pair
    • Down jacket -( It will be provided by the company if you do not have your own)
    • Comfortable Fleece/wool trousers
    • Trekking pants- at least 2 pairs
    • Mittens/woolen gloves
    • Warm Hiking socks
    • Trekking sue with spare laces
    • Pair of flip flop
    • Underwear & Swimming costume
    • Hiking Cotton trousers/t-shirts
    • Sun hat/scarf
    • Sunglasses
    • Sleeping bag -( It will be provided by the company if you do not have your own)
    • Trekking poles (Not 100%)
    • Day bag above 40 L
    • 1 set- Headlamp
    • Small lock for the day backpack
    • Reusable water bottles- 2 letters
    • Water purification tablets/ electric light
    • Wash towel
    • Toiletries (wet tissue, quick-drying towel, toilet paper, moisturizers, lip balms, sunscreens, sanitary pads, hand sanitizer, nail clipper, small mirror, toothpaste & brush, etc)
    • Rain poncho
    • Basic personal first aid kit

     

    Responsible tourism

    Our experienced field staff/team strongly believes that we all are equally responsible to act in favor of the local culture and environment. We would like to follow the important role of following the rules.

    • please respect the local people and their laws, custom, and their beliefs
    • Please always ask your guides for permission before doing something in the local community.
    • please support the keep environment clean, wherever you would travel and dispose of rubbish
    • Please help the local community to encourage the positive sides of tourism as long as possible.

    We Alpine Ramble Treks are involved in Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) and organize eco-friendly trips that teach to make the sustainable positive environmentally sensitive of both travelers and communities.

     

    Transportations

    Alpine Ramble provides all the necessary transportation for your trip including free arrival and departure transportation services. On your arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our airport representative with the traditional flowers then you will be reassigned to the respective Hotel. Similarly, we will also provide private vehicles for the city tour like Kathmandu valley sightseeing, Nagarkot Sunrise view tour, or any others in Nepal on request.

    Last-minute booking

    It is possible, that the last-minute booking can be made by any interested travelers a day before the trip gets started. Moreover, the payment should be made 100% if you are booking this for the last minute and the booking can be made directly through the online form or, by sending us an email, messages on Whatsapp, or by calling. But, Last minute booking may not be acceptable for Bhutan and Tibet trips.

    We look forward to experiencing this trip with you in the land of the mighty mountains, and the place of Lord Gautama Buddha

    FAQs

    Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for trekking to the Everest region. -your travel insurance must cover medical and emergency repatriation inclusive of helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses at high altitude for individual trekking members, please kindly provide us your insurance to us at the time of booking your trip or later - before your trip get started. Alpine Ramble will help and assist you to buy travel insurance for potential unforeseen events or altitude sickness during the trek.

    • Ascend Slowly
    • Avoid Alcohol, Cigarettes & Tobacco
    • Proper Acclimatization Rest and walk slowly
    • Drink plenty of water - at least 3 liters of a day
    • Eat Well and Plenty- mostly soups items like garlic, ginger, etc
    • Use the Diamox as per Doctor's instructors if AMS symptoms grew 

    Yes, you could choose to own your departure dates according to your time and schedule if the published Departure dates are not suitable for your travel plans, we will help you to customize the trip Itinerary on your own time and preferences. 

    Yes, The trekkers should have to have registered trekking permits of Annapurna Conservation area Permit and TIMS (Trekker's Management Systems) and they are all helped and provided by Alpine Ramble Trekks- it's all are included on our package program.

    Of course, yes, you can!  This trekking tour can be done by anyone from 10 years young to 75 years old with a reasonably fit by physical and mental. However, this trekking tour will be guided by a highly experienced and knowledgeable guide who helps you to accomplish the trek with great help and support thoroughly.

    Yes, Our Guide and Porters are all insured and they have trekking climbing insurances for trekking to any mountain in Nepal.

    The Highest Point of our trek is 5416 meters (Throng La)  !

    Yes, on upon arrival at Tribhuvan International airport, you’ll be received and welcomed by one of our Alpine Ramble crews and transfer to the respective hotel

    Yes, almost every teahouse has Wifi offer with a little charge 

    Yes, we will help you to exchange your current very easily 

    The best season of the year for this trek is Autumn ( Spe- Dec) and Spring ( March-May) with the clear sky and great views- the temperatures are moderate, you can also do the trek in other months as well with less crowded. 

    The travelers need to be paid 10% of the full trip cost in advance and remaining of the funds for trekking can be made on arrival in Kathmandu. For the booking of your trip please go through the section of "BOOK YOUR TRIP" and click there to make your reservation, it's instant booking confirmation. 

    Yes, Three meals of a day including breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the trek in the mountain and foods you will be eating as per menu- offers a wide verity of meals including local and western continentals. 

    • Ascend Slowly
    • Avoid Alcohol, Cigarettes & Tobacco
    • Proper Acclimatization Rest and walk slowly
    • Drink plenty of water - at least 3 liters of a day
    • Eat Well and Plenty- mostly soups items like garlic, ginger, etc
    • Use the Diamox as per Doctor's instructors if AMS symptoms grew 

    Yes, We have a safe and sound place to store where you can be easily stored your luggage at our Hotel or office. 

    Reviews

    • Andrew Kiepek - May 23, 2015

      Alpine ramble made the trekking experience convenient, covering all costs for lodging, food, transportation, and permits. Arpan was a knowledgeable guide and made me feel safe, which was important to me as a solo trekker. The trail was beautiful and immersed me in the local mountain culture. It was quite the experience.