Annapurna Circuit Trek

You will have 17 days trip on which you will be in Kathmandu for 2 nights (first night after coming in Nepal and last night before leaving Nepal), 1 night in Pokhara (night after returning back from Ghandruk)and 13 days in Annapurna region. You will remain in the Hotel of Kathmandu on arrival day. Our company member will greet and peak you from Airport to Hotel. The next day you will travel to Syange then from the third day your walking days of trip will begin. After completing the trip you will come to Pokhara, next day to Kathmandu and you will also have Kathmandu day tour depending on your choice. If you show the interest of having Kathmandu day tour then your trip day will be one day longer and you will have spent one night in Kathmandu. On the last day, you can do shopping on Thamel – the best place of Kathmandu as well.

Visa

Nepal is one of the easiest countries For Getting a tourist Visa. Only a limited countries have the Nepal embassy so that we have on arrival visa system.  If travelers want to visit Nepal then they can easily get a Visa on Tribhuwan International Airport. You can get a visa of 15days, 30 days, and 90 Days in 30, 50, and 125 USD respectively.

 Accommodation/ Lodge/ Tea House

Annapurna circuit trek is famous as tea house trek where we will provide the simple share basis room with a net and clean Bed. Even though you will get a room with the attached bathroom but it’s very hard to found such a room. Because building a luxury hotel is beyond permission in the Annapurna conservation area. In the conservation area, tea houses with limited numbers of the room are allowed. So that in peak season we have to share a room with other Hiker. In case if you book at the last minute or you are in solo trip you will be sleeping in dining hall. Tea houses will only serve meals in such cases.

Meal

We will provide Breakfast, lunch and dinner in our package.

Breakfast: We will give breakfast every morning around 7 a.m.– 8 a.m. and start trekking after breakfast. In breakfast, you will have options of tea or coffee, hot chocolates, bread or toast with jam, butter, cheese and honey, hot potato, corn flex, chapatti,  Local tsampa porridge, hash brown eggs in omelets or Pancakes, Fruits and vegetables, etc. You can order items according to your preferences.

Lunch: We will have lunch in mid-day around 12 a.m.–1 p.m. every day. Generally, we will have Dal, Bhat and tarkari in our lunch. You can also have Tibetan Bread various soups, sandwiches, momo, macaroni dishes, noodles, thukpa, curry of potato, salad pizza, papad, prawn, rice pudding, and apple pie according to your order.

If the group is small, then you can choose food items yourself, but if the group is large, then company will give you a choice of 2-3 items, which you can select according to your choice.

Dinner: Generally, dinner time will be quite earlier, around 6:30, because we should have proper rest to remain active for the next day. You will get a menu including Nepali food Dal, Bhat Tarkari, soup, spaghetti noodles, Thukpa, curry of potato or other vegetables, salad pizza having tomato and mushroom, papad and prawn, rice pudding, apple pie, and hard drinks. You can choose the dish you like most. We don’t suggest you take hard drinks, and it is better to take Dal Bhat and Tarkari at dinner so that you can have good sleep and digestion, which is key to a healthy body.

Pick up and drop

You will have the full facility to both peak up and drop until you are with us. One of our company members will welcome you and drop you off at the hotel. Your guide will come to check out for the trip, and you will be with your guide until you come back to the hotel after completing the trip. On the day of departure, one of the company members will take you to the airport and remain with you until the time of your flight.

Safety

You will be 100% safe with us. We will take full responsibility for your safety. You should take care of your goods yourself. Misplacing and leaving material is beyond our control. We will provide you with a safe place for a night's stay, hygienic food, and the best hospitality. You will be free to ask your questions, and we are always there to take you in your comfort zone.

 Drinks

It is strictly prohibited to have drinks during trek. You can have hard drinks after you complete your trek and come back to Pokhara or Kathmandu. You should pay yourself for your drink. We do not suggest you drink because it may cause health issues and may be problematic in some situations.

Transportation

We have options for three means of Transportation. Airplane, bus, or private taxi, and a helicopter. Traveling to Pokhara from Kathmandu via tourist bus is included in the package, but if you want to fly, then your plane tickets will be your own. While returning to Kathmandu, the bus expenses will be included in the package, but a plane ticket will be your own. If you become unable to return from Annapurna circuit or the middle of the way due to bad physical condition, then we will arrange a helicopter for Kathmandu deportation. 

Recommended Gear Lists

• Good wind/rain jacket
• Warm fleece jacket or jersey
• Good boots, either light-weight trekking boots or light full leather boots
• Good -20 Sleeping bag (which can be rented or buy in Kathmandu)
• A comfortable day pack, preferably with a waistband.
• Fleece jacket or pullover
• Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
• Down vest and/or jacket (optional)
• Lightweight gloves
• Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a a waterproof shell outer
• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• T-shirts
• Underwear
• Hiking shorts
• Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
• Fleece or wool pants
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
• Thin, lightweight inner socks
• Thick, warm wool hiking socks
• Hiking boots with spare laces
• Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)

Other optional necessary equipment:

1. Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
2. Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
3. Basic First Aid Kit (We also provide comprehensive first aid medical kit and Oximeter)
4. Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bag
5. Day pack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
6. Water bottles (2 bottles recommended)
7. Toiletries
8. Small wash towel

Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness is an illness due to ascent at high altitudes. The symptoms will occur within 6 to 24 hours of achieving a high altitude. It is fatal and can result in death if not treated in time. You need to stay alert to any of the symptoms that occur.

Symptoms

• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Upset stomach
• Feeling unsteady
• Shortness of breath
• Increased heart rate
• Difficulty sleeping

An effective measure to recover from early AMS

If you happen to notice any of the symptoms, follow the guideline mentioned below:

• Do not climb higher elevation for the next 48 hours
• Descend to a lower altitude if possible
• Take complete rest until you feel well
• Do not exercise
• Do not smoke
• Drink plenty of water
• Take external oxygen supply if necessary
• Take anti-sickness medicines

If you see no improvement in your health within 48 hours, you will have to be immediately deported to the city for medical support.

Preventive Measures

There is no way to train your body prior to trekking so as to adapt to the high altitude. Some ways in which you can prevent it are as follows:

• Take plenty of rest
• Ascend slowly and gradually as you reach higher
• keep yourself hydrated
• Eat high-calorie food
• Do not smoke, drink or consume tranquilizing medicines

Insurance

During emergencies like acute altitude sickness or a natural calamity, you might have to be immediately deported to a helicopter. Health insurance will cover the cost of such deportation, which needs to be purchased before you start the trek.

Trekking option

• Solo trekking with a private guide and porter.
• Trekking with the only guide.
• Trekking with a guide and a porter.
• Trekking with Group with guide & Porter.

Important Note

1. To make a permit, you should send us 2 passport-sized photographs with your passport copy.
2. You must have travel insurance, which also covers the evacuation.
3. Most of the trail has changed into a dusty road so we try to avoid the word and use the alternative path. Your Guide gives you previous notice for that.
4. If you don’t want to use bumpy and duty-free road from Jomsom to Pokhara, please let us know in the beginning, and we will arrange flight to Pokhara from Jomsom for you.
5. No one can drink alcoholic beverage till Muktinath, if possible, also try to avoid smoking.
6. The above price will be deducted if you transfer money from your country. Thus, you should transfer money, including the deducting price as well.