Annapurna Semi Circuit Trekking
Annapurna Semi Circuit Trekking
Annapurna Semi Circuit Trekking
15 Days Starting and ending in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu Nepal
Visiting: Kathmandu, Bhulbhule, Jagat, Dharapani, Chame, Pisang, Manang, Yak Kharka, Annapurna, Muktinath, Jomsom, Pokhara
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 50
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
15-60
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Budget, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Annapurna Semi Circuit Trekking is one of the prominent trekking destinations in Nepal. The Nepal Trekking Company leads you to an attractive, pleasing journey with a constant view of high snowcapped peaks and countless of other smaller peaks. It is an unique destination full of excitements with overwhelming scenery of mountains, flora and fauna, fascinating rhododendrons, oaks and variety of pine forests with charming traditional villages. Truly trekking to Annapurna Semi Circuit trekking is the best of Nepal Himalaya in the center of ancient culture and traditions. This trek offers you plentiful time to engage yourself in the fantastic Himalayan environment of the Annapurna Region. This is the outstanding trek through the vast Himalayan range with the high Thorang-La Pass at 5416m. Trek to Annapurna Semi circuit trekking will start from the beautiful town of Besishahar in the western region of Nepal following Marsyangdi River passing through the traditional villages inhabited mostly by Gurung, Magar as well as Thakali people, snow covered mountains and dark green forests. The trek leads towards the freezing lake in Manang, through the villages and terraced farm fields and through the rain forest to the alpine forests. Annapurna Semi Circuit Trekking does not just provide the trekkers the opportunity to explore the adventures of trekking in Nepal, but it also provides an opportunity to observe the great Himalayan peaks from very close distance and also a chance to learn more about the culture and the lifestyle of people living in the vicinity of the Annapurna region. We are sure that the hospitality of the people will warm your heart. During the trek you will also have the chance of watching varieties of endangered birds and animals in the natural habitat of Annapurna. The total duration of Annapurna Semi Circuit Trek is 15 days. You are most welcome to explore Annapurna region with many exciting things. Come to us and we will make your trip into an unforgettable one. Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu. Day 02 : Kathmandu to Bhulbhule by local bus. Day 03 : Bhulbhule to Jagat (1100m). Day 04 : Trek to Dharapani (1960m) 05 Hrs. Day 05 : Trek to Chame (2630m) 06 Hrs. Day 06 : Trek to Pisang (3300m). Day 07 : Trek to Manang (3540m) 05 Hrs. Day 08 : Manang – Acclimatization day. Day 09 : Trek to Yak Kharka (4020m) 04 Hrs. Day 10 : Trek to Thorong Phedi (4430m) 04 hrs. Day 11 : Trek to Muktinath (3760m) via Thorong La Pass (5416m) 07 hrs. Day 12: Trek to Jomsom (2720m) 02 Hrs. Day 13 : Drive back to Pokhara by local bus. Day 14 : Drive back to Kathmandu bu regular tourist bus. Day 15 : Final Departure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Kathmandu.
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Twin share accomodiations at tourist standard base.
Meals Included: No Meals
On your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by our office representatives who will transfer you to the Hotel where you will have your overnight stay. In the evening you will be briefly explained about your program package.
Day 2 : Kathmandu To Bhulbhule By Local Bus.
Location: Bhulbhule
Accommodation: Twin share mountain accomodiations.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On the following day you will set out from Kathmandu to Bhulbhulle via Besisahar you will check into hotel and then after freshen up you can set out in the evening to explore the mountain experience.
Day 3 : Bhulbhule To Jagat (1100M).
Location: Jagat
Accommodation: Twin share mountain guest house.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will move to Jagatfrom Bhulbhule. The hike provides a beautiful walk along the Marshyangi River. It is a day for you to enter into the Manang district.
Day 4 : Trek To Dharapani (1960M) 05 Hrs.
Location: Dharapani
Accommodation: Twin Share Mountain guest house.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will move to Dharapani (2630m) from Jagat. The hike provides a beautiful walk along the Marshyangi River. It is a day for you to enter into the Manang district. The trails steadily uphill nearly you are reached Taal, a small village on the lap of waterfall. From Taal, the trail follows the wide and flat valley along the bank of Marshyangdi River. You can enjoy the natural waterfalls, vegetations along the way. Sometimes you have to walk uphill where as sometimes you have to move downhill. Overall you will love the day’s trekking.
Day 5 : Trek To Chame (2630M) 06 Hrs.
Location: Chame
Accommodation: Twin share mountain guest house.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It’s a day that you have to trek through the pine and fir forests passing the rough and rocky trail. You will continue along the way through barley, rice, potato fields. Chame is a beautiful destination and small little village standing as a headquarter of Manang district. You will get the superb view of Annapurna II from Chame. In the evening, you can explore round the village.
Day 6 : Trek To Pisang (3300M).
Location: Pisang
Accommodation: Twin share mountain guest house.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will be heading towards Pisang from Chame as you will hike along the trail following the river valley through steep and narrow deep forests. On the way you will be rewarded with the best views of the Mount Annapurna and the Pisang Peak. Pisang Peak is one of the most popular trekking peaks in the Annapurna region. On this especial day you will be blessed with many mountains and high peaks that will overwhelm the trekking experience.
Day 7 : Trek To Manang (3540M) 05 Hrs.
Location: Manang
Accommodation: Twin share mountain guest house.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will have two alternative paths to reach the Manang Valley. The easier route to the Valley is through the path along the river north of the valley, which takes about 3 hours of trekking. The road passes through the fields of grazing Yak and a wide variety of crops before reaching Manang. You will also be provided with the most spectacular views of Annapurna II, III, IV, and Gangapurna Mountain.
Day 8 : Acclimatization Day At Manang
Location: Manang
Accommodation: Twin share mountain guest house.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is the day allocated for acclimatizing to the higher altitude and the changing environmental conditions. Acclimatization is very important when it comes to high altitude trekking in the trails of Nepal. You can spend your time visiting monasteries, traveling along the shores Gangapurna Lake and also interacting with the local villagers of Manang. Throughout the day, you will have chances to observe the spectacular views of the Himalayas.
Day 9 : Trek To Yak Kharka (4020M) 04 Hrs.
Location: Yak Kharka
Accommodation: Twin share mountain guest house.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will leave Manang and continue with the trek towards Yak Kharka located at 2000 meters of altitude from sea-level. Earlier day’s acclimatization at Manang will keep the trekkers fresh and they will have some great time while trekking. From Manang, the trail crosses a small stream before climbing to Tenki Manang. You will continue climbing the Marshyangdi valley, passing through the small vilage of Gunsang where you may have a short stop for a tea or coffee with the Himalayan scenary. From here, you will pass through an ancient Mani Wall in a pleasant meadow to reach Yak Kharka.
Day 10 : Trek To Thorong Phedi (4430M) 04 Hrs.
Location: Annapurna
Accommodation: Twin share mountain guest house.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The trail from Yak Kharka (4020m) to Thorong Phedi (4320m) is a short but interesting trail for the trekker. First an hour trek will take you to Letdar (4250m). You will pass through the east bank of Jorsang Khola and cross a wooden bridge. After crossing the bridge, you will ascend to a small tea shop where you can have short stop. Then you willl follow the narrow path acrossa high slopebefore reaching to Thorong Phedi. It will take around 04 hours for you to cover the distance of around 400 meters as the altitude is high and breathing is relatively effortful. Thorong Phedi is the starting point for those trekkers who are willing to explore until Thorong-La Pass, which is the highest point of the trek. Thorong-La Pass, located at an altitude of 5416 meters, is considered as the Pass situated at the highest altitude in the world.
Day 11 : Trek To Muktinath (3760M) Via Thorong La Pass (5416M) 07 Hrs.
Location: Muktinath
Accommodation: Twin share mountain guest house.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Phedi, the road becomes steep, switching backing up towards the moraines along the rocky ridges as it ascends to the Pass. The view from the trail is exceptional as you can see the great Himalayan Mountain peaks of the Annapurna region along the way. You willl have some rest on the top of the pass, then head towards Muktinath which is a popular pilgrimage destination for the Hindus. The temple of Muktinath is very important religiously as many Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims come to visit the shrine. You can visit the Muktinath Temple and eveing cane be spent at relax.
Day 12 : Trek To Jomsom (2720M) 3/4 Hrs.
Location: Jomsom
Accommodation: Twin share mountain guest house.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will get up with the devine sound of a temple bell. After visiting the Muktinath Temple and get refreshed, you will catch a local jeep to Jomsom that takes about 02 hours. The drive quickly descends to the valley floor. The local jeep ride will be enjoyable as you will travel along the rugged terrain of Mustang. Once you arrive at Josmom, you can take rest for some time and move to Marpha for visiting lovely village with Monastery, Apple Brandy factory etc. Then you will return back to Jomsom for your overnight.
Day 13 : Fly Back To Pokhara Or Drive Back By Local Bus.
Location: Pokhara
Accommodation: Twin share tourist standard
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After having light breakfast in morning, you will board a scenic flight to Pokhara. The journey will be brief, taking only 30 minutes, but you can enjoy the mountain flight watching the views of Mount Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, among others. After reaching Pokhara, you will be transferred to Hotel where you will be spending the night. You will have enough time to round the city to relax.
Day 14 : Drive Back To Kathmandu 06 Hrs.
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Twin share tourist standards.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You will be driving back to Kathmandu from Pokhara enjoying the scenic drive along the Prithvi Highway. On the penultimate day of the tour package, you will drive back to the Capital city of Kathmandu along the Prithvi Highway. It will take around 06 hours for you to reach the Capital city.
Day 15 : Final Departure.
Location: Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
It’s the last day of your stay in Nepal. As per your flight time, you will be transferred to the International Airport in Kathmandu from where you will board a flight back to your country or to your next favored destination.
What's Included
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Accommodation
2 nights twin share in kathmandu, 1 night twin share in Pokhara at tourist standards and twin share mountain guest house.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport pick up and drop off
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Entrance Fees
National Park entrance fees
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Drinks with Meals
Every Day Full board meal with cup of tea
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Fully Guided
City guide at sightseing and trekking guide for trekking
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Meals – Full Board
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner everyday during a trekking
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
Nepal vissa fees
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Drinks with Meals
In the city
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Entrance Fees
UNESCO World Heritage site
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
wifi in a mountain
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tips for guide and porter
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
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How difficult are the treks ?
Difficulty of the treks depends on the region of the trek and duration of it. Shorter treks tend to be easier while longer ones require some physical fitness.
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Do I need a visa to travel to Nepal ?
All foreign nationals, except Indian Citizens, need visas to enter Nepal.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
above 12
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What is the currency of Nepal ?
Nepalese currency is spelled as Nepalese Rupee, and in short it is written NRS or RS. Currently Notes of the following denominations are used: 1000, 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2, and 1 rupees. Are there ATM facilities in Nepal ?
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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What do I get my visa ?
You need a valid passport, two passport size photos and US$ in cash.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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When is the best time to travel in Nepal ?
The weather is probably the best guide for deciding when to plan your trip to Nepal. The best time to visit Nepal is between September to November and February to May.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
No
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD, Pound, AUD
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Where do I apply to get my visa ?
The best way to apply for visa is from the Nepalese diplomatic missions in your home country. The other choice is to get it from Immigration office at the entry points of Nepal.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
only National park fees include
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
we operate as per your interest
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Can
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How long has the tour company been trading?
2013
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can postpane without any cost.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
No
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