Annapurna Circuit Trek





Trip Highlights of Annapurna Circuit Trek
- Picturesque villages, turbulent river gorges.
- Enjoy trekking in Marshyangdi Valley.
- Visit the old Buddhist monasteries along the route.
- Explore the beautiful Manang village.
- Views of the world’s highest mountains: Dhaulagiri I (7th), Manaslu (8th), and Annapurna I (10th).
- Crossing the Throng- La (5416m).
- Visiting The Pilgrimage town of Muktinath.
- An unforgettable view of mountains and their surroundings.
Fixed Departure Dates
Note: We can run a trip for solo travelers, couple, friends and family with children. Our private trips are running everyday. If you are looking for a group joining trip please contact us.
Most Asked Questions by Travellers
The answer to this question is not one due to the variety of packages. But we can give a tentative number. Above, the Himalaya Trekking company will offer you the Annapurna Circuit trek in 10 to 13 days.
10 days is the least to complete this trek, while for the most extended duration, it can go up to 30 days too.
It depends upon your choice, time, and package. It depends on the Annapurna circuit trek itinerary. The approximate length of this trek is between 160-230km.
The shorter version of the walk takes 8-10 days, while the more extended version of the tour takes 13-15 days.
Some example routes with the estimated duration are:
Besisahar to Nayapul (entire course) – 12 to 15 days(approx.)
Besisahar to Birethanti –13 days(approx.)
Besisahar to Tatopani to Pokhara (By bus and jeep)-approx. 11 days
Besisahar to Jomsom– approx. Ten days (then a flight or jeep to Pokhara)
Jagat to Tatopani – approx. Ten days.
Chame to Jomsom- approx. Ten days.
Several Annapurna circuit trek packages are offered by Above the Himalaya Trekking agency. Some of them are listed below:
- Annapurna Sanctuary trek
- Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Pokhara
- Annapurna base camp trek seven days
- Annapurna Round Trek
- Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour
There are four seasons in Nepal. Two seasons are best for trekking—and the Best season to visit Annapurna Range Area.
Spring Season and Autumn Seasons are the best. We can go for an Annapurna Circuit Trek now. You can enjoy the incredible panoramic mountain view. Annapurna and Dhaulagiri lying against the sparkling skyline.
For those who don’t have enough time and want to explore the Annapurna region. We can offer the short Annapurna circuit trek. In other Seasons (Winter Season, Summer Season), not very good.
ATH (Above the Himalayas) will ensure your journey is incredible.
Month | Avg. Day Temp | Avg. Night Temp | Weather |
March, April, May | 18-22 °C | 8-10 °C | · Transparent, cloud-free views.
· Colorful rhododendron blossoms (national flower) and other wildflowers make the trail beautiful. |
June, July, August | 20-26°C | 9-12 °C | · Mostly suitable for northern areas of Annapurna trails
· Clean and pristine surrounding |
September, October | 16-22 °C | 7-12 °C | Most favorable time with crystal clear views |
November, December | 11-16 °C | 4-6 °C | · Clear Blue skies with dazzling sunlight
· Dense forest · least fog · fresh and clean natural vegetation |
January, February | 6-11 °C | 2-6 °C | · Fewer trekker
· Pristine environment · picturesque landscapes |
The Annapurna Circuit trek is beautiful and challenging. People with weak physical fitness cannot make this journey.
This journey needs healthy physical fitness and enough training. Aerobic Training or Cardiovascular, Multi-Day Training is good. You can do Physical fitness training, also. It will increase your stamina and physical capacity.
Other than this, a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination. This makes your Annapurna Circuit trek successful. Well-plan and proper physical training is the vigorous factor for this trek.
Trek with the best travel company is a bonus point for your journey.
Heart/lungs/blood disease patients, please do pre-inform about the disease. They should have medical advice before heading on the trek.
Well, everything is so excellent in these areas. We cannot speak about specific factors. But incredible views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Are always at the top of the list. Besides these, the ever-changing surroundings and fabulous scenic beauties. Also, getting the best memories with people is another captivating factor.
Well, the Annapurna circuit trek is a challenging task. To measure its difficulty level, it is a moderate kind of trek. Intermediate for those who have a robust physical personality. It can be a challenging task for novice travelers.
The trail of this trek is an off-beaten road, with a narrow die and somewhat steps. Thus, you ought to bring comfortable shoes to make your journey easy.
Besides these, this trek also needs specialized trek training. It is a difficult level trekking trail in Annapurna.
Travel insurance is a must for everyone traveling to this area. It would help if you did travel insurance before booking the trek.
Travel insurance covers medical and emergency returns. Besides this, Travel insurance also comprises helicopter rescue. As well as clearing expenses at high altitudes (for trekking members).
Giving it to your travel company before you trek would be best. Above the Himalayas would help you to get travel insurance. This will protect you from potential altitude sickness.
The Travel Company manages the insurance of guides and porters. Not only will all the other crews associated with that trip get meals. All, transportation costs, and lodging are based on company expenses.
After you decide on the Annapurna circuit trek, make your booking. You can book online through our website and make the advance payment. Afterward, you need to send us some of the essential documents to identify you and make your arrival easier.
These documents should be mailed.
- A copy of the original passport,
- 2-4 Passport size photos,
- Flight details,
- Copy of travel insurance (covering Heli rescue and medical evacuation).
Your porters and guide are the main reason to make your trip enjoyable and safe. After hiring a porter, all your journey’s responsivity would transfer to them.
They will make you feel as comfortable as they can. They will carry all your necessities and guide you throughout the journey. They also ensure you are in safe hands.
They will create a family environment and make us feel happy. Besides, their mind is full of knowledge is something they impart to us while traveling.
Based on these responsibilities towards us. Giving tips to guide and porter is the way to reflect gratitude towards them.
This is also regarded as a gesture of thankfulness. Giving tipping is a way of saying thank you for making my journey enjoyable with safe. Most, giving tips to them would make a good connection with them.
Advanced payment is mandatory associated with pre-booking. Thus, 20% you can pay in advance out of the total package amount. And the rest of the amount will pay after the arrival in Nepal.
Talking about the payment method: We accept credit cards. The particular bank will charge a minimal amount on payments made by credit card. Or you can also pay by cash. Paying with cash will provide you with some amount of discount.
We also offer cancellation and refund facilities in case of an emergency. Also, there is a rescheduling option for both pre-scheduling and post-scheduling. But you have to give an earlier notice in case of doing it. 20% trip booking amount is not refundable.
The answer to this question is yes. You can opt for a flight to go to a local destination. You can get a flight only if your journey’s starting and ending point is Pokhara.
The starting point for ACT is from Bhulbhule, and the ending is in Pokhara. After that, you have to take a return flight of about 25 mins from Pokhara to Kathmandu. The cost of these will be your own.
Altitude sickness is a huge problem in the region over 3000 m. Annapurna circuit region is at a high risk of Altitude sickness. The team above the Himalayas is well-trained. They can quickly deal with such kinds of issues. We also have an oxygen monitoring device, i.e., an oximeter, to measure the oxygen level at high altitudes.
Our team members will provide you with regular health check-up facilities. There is also an emergency rescue service in case of any emergency. Following are some of the methods and options that may help to reduce the risk of Altitude sickness:
• Cutting off caffeinated and alcoholic items
• Avoiding smoking items
• Drinking at least 4 liters of water per day
• Trekking slowly and drinking water at regular intervals
• Having Enough Acclimatization
• Not skipping the acclimatization days
• Continuing with Diamox in case of symptoms show up
• Drinking hot Garlic Soup early in the morning
You need two essential documents for this trek. , Trekker’s Information System (TIMS) Card, and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP).
These are the mandatory factors to begin your trek. But you need not worry; we will be responsible for the essential permit. So that your burden of these items will be on us, we will provide you with all such documents needed for this trek.
Good lodging is always essential during your trekking period. Considering those, we will manage a teahouse/lodge accommodation on your trek.
You can divide rooms for two people, one sharable squat style toilet. Toilets are on the outside of the house. Most of the teahouses will provide you with a blanket.
But carrying a sleeping bag is advisable because the rooms have no heater. Thus sleeping bags will help you in such a case.
Some lodges may provide hot water, but you have to pay extra charges for its use.
You can get a visa in Nepal after arriving at TIA (Tribhuwan International Airport).
You ought to bring the following necessary documents for a visa:
- Valid passport with a blank page (The Passport should have a validity of at least six months)
- You should fill out the online application form for the visa at immigration entry points.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs
It will cost USD 30 for 15 days for single/multiple entries. Similarly, for 30 days, it will cost USD 50. And USD 100 will cost for 90 days.
There is the provision of free visas for tourists of SAARC countries (except Afghanistan). The Visa will be valid only for 30 days; after that, you have to pay USD$ 3 per day for extra days.
For more information about the visa, you can click Nepal visa information. You will get a complete guide about the tourist visa policy of Nepal.
You may find the ATMs in Besisahar and Jomsom. But there will not be any banks or ATMs along the trail to ACT. It would help if you withdrew some cash from ATMs in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Yes, we provide you with pick-up/drop-off services. You will see our office representative standing at TIA. They are holding your name pamphlets in their hand.
They will pick you up from there and drop-off at the hotel on our private transportation.
For departure dates and price, please consult with our travel expert.
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