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 7am - 8 am and will start walk only after breakfast. In breakfast you will have options of tea or coffee or Hot chocolates, bread or toast with jam, butter, cheese and honey, hot potato, corn flex, chapatti,  Local tsampa porridge, Hashed brown eggs in omelets form or Pancakes, Fruits and Vegetables etc. You can order items according to your choice.

Lunch: – We will have lunch in mid-day around 12am – 1 pm 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, Apple pie according to your order.

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

Dinner: – Generally dinner time will be quite earlier around 6:30 because we should have proper sleep to remain healthy and cure tiredness. 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. As we don’t suggest you to take hard drinks and it is better to take Dal Bhat and Tarkari in dinner so that you can have good sleep and digestion which is key to a healthy body.

Peak up and Drop

You will have the full facility of both Peak up and drop until you are with us. One of our company members will be there at the airport to welcome you, then he will pick up you towards the hotel. Your guide will come for checking out for the trip, 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-member will take you to the Airport and remain with you until the time of 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 a safe place for night stay, hygienic food, and best hospitality. You will be free for asking your quires and we are always there to take you in your comfort zone.

 Drinks

It is strictly prohibited to have drinks during trek. After you come to complete your trek and come back to Pokhara or Kathmandu, Then you can have a drink of your choice in a limited amount. You should pay yourself for your drink. We do not suggest you to drink because it may bring 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. For reaching Pokhara from Jomsom while returning back, you can use either a jeep or flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara is upon you and ticket payment will be yours. If you don’t like to travel in dusty road then you can ask for flight earlier before hiring jeep. We have to take tickets earlier. Traveling Pokhara from Kathmandu via tourist bus is included in the package but if you want to have flight then your plane tickets will be of your own. While returning back also the bus expenses will be of Package but a plane ticket will be your own. If you become unable to return back from Annapurna circuit or middle of the way due to bad physical condition then we will arrange a Helicopter for returning back to Kathmandu.

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

This is a kind of illness that is caused by ascent to high altitudes. The symptoms will occur within 6 to 24 hours of achieving a high altitude. Altitude sickness 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 any higher 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 times of emergencies like acute altitude sickness or a natural calamity, you might have to be immediately deported in a helicopter. The cost of such deportation is covered by health insurance that 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 Guide cum porter.
• Trekking with Group with guide & Porter.

Important Note

1. To make a permit you should sent us 2 passport Size Photographs with your passport copy.
2. You must have a travel Insurance which also covers the evacuation.
3. Most of the trail has changed into the 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 road from Jomsom to Pokhara please let us know in the beginning, 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 in case you transfer money from your country. Thus you should transfer money including the deducting price as well.