Traverse one of the recently discovered routes to trek the Annapurna Circuit.
Encounter the rich biodiversity of the Annapurna Conservation Area while walking past the stunningly varying colors of rhododendrons, remote hamlets, and traditional villages.
Get an intimate experience of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, and south, along with Macchapuchare (fishtail) and many others.
See one of the oldest and most sacred Braga Buddhist monasteries on the way to Manang.
Cross one of the highest navigable passes in the world, Thorong La Pass, at 5,416m.
Get blessed in the holy sanctum of the Muktinath temple.
The longest Annapurna Circuit Trek is getting shorter after the road reaches Chame. Therefore it is possible to complete the shortest Annapurna Circuit Trek in 8 days.
We always aspire to offer updated and best holiday itineraries to our clients. Therefore, after the start of the road to Chame from Lamjung Besi Sahar, the Short Way Annapurna Circuit Trekking in Nepal is possible within 8 days. Adventure Himalayan travels and Treks is happy to become your trek companion. We will take you to the mystical Himalayas of Nepal around Thorong La Pass and within the diverse alluring Annapurna region of Nepal.
Usually, AC Trek is the longest trekking trail. We sent our travel planners the latest report about the scenario and trail conditions. Therefore, AHT successfully knitted the Classic Annapurna Loop Trekking Package in Nepal within 8 days. Trekkers will have to take a bus to Besi Sahar and the local sharing jeep to Chame, Shortest Annapurna Circuit trek breakdown cost as per group size. Book Now your next Adventure 8 days Short Trip in Nepal with Adventure Himalayan Travels and Treks. The 8-day Round Annapurna Thorong La pass Trip Itinerary includes the general route and minimum required days.
Itinerary
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Drive From Kathmandu or Pokhara to Besisahar From Kathmandu by Local bus and then sharing Jeep to Chame (2650m.) about 9 hours drive) overnight at comfortable tea house.
AccommodationLodge
MealsLunch- Dinner
Max. Altitude2650 M
Today, following the morning breakfast, you will hike through steep, narrow valleys to Pungden Danda, which is considered extremely sacred by locals, with the unobstructed nicest views of Pisang Peak in the northeast and Annapurna II in the south.
A couple of hours' walk from this Danda is the village of Pisang, where you will spend the night in the local tea house.
AccommodationLodge
MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Max. Altitude3250 M
Two optional routes can be followed to hike up the upper Pisang, eventually making it to Manang via Geru, which passes by the notable largest monastery in Manang called Barge Monastery.
This walk is much needed, it grants you a more unique and beautiful perspective of the Annapurna mountains, Gangapurna, Tilicho, and Pisang Peak. You will notice the change in the atmospheric pressure and air, which is relatively drier, colder, and abrasive.
AccommodationLodge
MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Max. Altitude3540 M
It is an acclimatization day to help your body get used to greater altitude, which is much needed before directly hitting an extremely high-altitude area such as Thorong La Pass. So, today you will keep yourself occupied exploring Manang village, which is bountiful to discover.
You will have several destinations for making a detour from Gangapurna Lake, the Himalayan Rescue Accommodation Clinic, or the Barge Monastery you passed by yesterday, which will energize you for the upcoming journey.
AccommodationLodge
MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Max. Altitude3540 M
The destination of the day is Yak Kharka, crossing a creek and gradually ascending to Tenki Village while simultaneously following the bank of the Marshyandgi Valley, which takes a small break at Jar Sang Khola Valley.
After going past Koche village, you would have reached the village of Yak Kharka, which is basically an open alpine meadow where you can see a variety of seasonal flowers blooming in the pasture land.
AccommodationLodge
MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Max. Altitude4050 M
You will carry on the rambling following the route to Thorong Phedi High Camp past the treelines. The scenery is magnificent to come across while you walk down a hill in the beginning and later climb after crossing the Marsyangdi River on a wooden bridge.
The base of the Thorong La Pass, High Phedi, is marked for the sight of barren land in the upper areas and the vast green high alpine meadows below it, where you will spend overnight preparing yourself for the next day.
AccommodationLodge
MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Max. Altitude4525 M
For Hindus and Buddhists alike, Muktinath is a holy temple of one of the supreme Hindu deities, Vishnu, which you will be visiting on this day while climbing the major highlight of the whole Annapurna region, Thorong La Pass.
It is the most riveting experience you can ever think of making your way through Khingar (3,400m) and on to Jharkot (3,500m) to finally be able to cross one of the major high passes of Nepal, rewarding you with the most gratifying close-up sight of Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Macchapuchare.
AccommodationLodge
MealsBreakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Max. Altitude3760 m
Drive from Muktinath to Pokhara by Local Bus (Pokhara 822m.) 8/10 hours drive) once you reach Pokhara you can good bye your guide and porters. over night at your own hotel in Pokhara.
MealsBreakfast-Lunch
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Kathmandu to Chame and Muktinath to Pokhara by Local bus and sharing Jeep
All meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during your Annapurna Circuit Trek
ACAP permit and TIM’s card permit
Government licensed holder, fluent English Speaking, Familiar HVT guide
One assistant guide if Group sizes is more than 10 trekkers)
Strong local Porters for Carry trekker’s luggage One porter every 2 trekkers
Guide and porter wages including their meals, accommodation, and Salary
Staff insurance including medication coverage
Equipment for the Company staff
Water purification drop or tablets for safe drinking water
Seasonal fresh fruits every day during Annapurna Circuit trek
Oximeter to measure Pulse and oxygen level
Company T-shirt as a Souvenirs, and duffle bag if needed
Local government, taxes, including official Service Charge
Trip completion Certificate
Excludes
Hotel accommodation and meals In Kathmandu and pokhara
Personal expense (shopping, snacks, boil bottle water, hot (tea, coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery charge fee during the Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Personal clothing and trekking gear
Personal travel insurance including evacuation coverage (compulsory) up to 6000m)
Additional costs if outside the itinerary
All the costs and expenses which are not mentioned in includes list.
We have joining group departure every Monday and thursday in peak seasons. If one of these does not fit your schedule, we can arrange an individual trek for you, whether you are traveling alone or with a few friends.
Q2. Is previous hiking experience required to go on a trek?
As long as you are in good physical shape, you do not require any hiking experience for short treks. If you are planning a trek longer than a week, you should work out or do long day hikes at home.
Q3. What equipment should I bring?
Following are the general idea of the personal items to be brought by a trekker to trek in Nepal. The personal items, in fact, are of individual interest, choice & the luxury. Besides, the most important fact he/she must consider is the time of the year, trekking days, region & altitude.
Foot wears:
Hiking boots with some ankle support
Training type shoes
Flip - flop or slippers for use around the camp.
Clothes:
Cotton shirts, T- shorts, jeans, etc. for day use.
Socks and underwear - 4/5 that can be easily washed and dried on daily basis.
Trekking suits, light sweater, a wind proof jacket or lightly padded jacket, down jacket
Umbrella, sun hat, waterproof gear
Q4. What is Teahouse trek & Camping trek?
Teahouse Trekking is extremely standard even if it is local run guesthouse. Teahouse trek is very popular in the well - developed tourist regions including Annapurna, Everest and Langtang - Helambu regions where western, continental meals, Nepalese meal (Dalbhat), and good accommodation with attached bathroom with hot and cold shower are available in most of the places. This type of trekking offers you good food, good accommodation in the available teahouses & lodges. Camping trek is best called as Fully Organized Supported Trek. As exploratory or mountaineering expeditions, camping Trek is also organized in the same style. Camping trek includes a team of guide, cook, sherpa, & porters to give you accompany. Our porters carry all trekking gears, food, fuel, & personal belongings, & our cooks & assistant prepares hot meals & carry out, supervises the whole operations. Trekkers should carry only small bag or what they might need during the day. At night, they are provided dining tents, sleeping tents, & toilet tents, mattress, down sleeping bags as well.
Q5. Is a Trekking permit required?
The government of Nepal no longer requires a trekking permit for Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, and some other regions. However, conservation permit or National park permits are required for these regions. There are few restricted trekking areas in Nepal, where trekking permits are required.
Q6. Where trekking permit is applicable
For the general trekking areas such as the Everest, the Annapurna, the Langtang & Rara, trekking permit is not required. But the following places should be obtained trekking permit:
Lower Dolpo and Kanchenjunga - Equivalent to US$ 10 per person per week for the first four weeks and US$ 20 per week thereafter.
Manaslu - US$ 90 per person per week for trekking during Sept- Nov and US$ 75 per week during December- August.
Humla- US$ 90 per person for the first seven days and US$ 15 per day thereafter.
Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpo - US$ 700 per person of the first ten days and US$ 70 per person per day thereafter.
Start fromUS$775US$975(Price varies by group size)
