Annapurna Circuit Trek Full details
Annapurna Circuit Trek Visiting the Annapurna region places you in one of Nepal’s most geographically and culturally varied areas. This is a 15-day guided journey into the Annapurna Mountains and beyond. The Annapurna Circuit trip has been regarded as one of the top walking paths in the world since it began drawing visitors in the 1980s.
The trekking path is also known as Round Annapurna. The journey is part of a package that includes travel from verdant and lush regions to bleak terrain beyond the Himalayan peaks.
Highlights of the Annapurna Circuit Trek
- Enjoy trekking on one of the best trails in the world.
- Cross the world’s highest navigable pass, the Thorong La Pass (5416 m).
- See Annapurna I, II, III, and IV, as well as Dhaulagiri and Machapuchare mountains, up close.
- Travel to the world’s deepest gorge, the Kali Gandaki Gorge.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Facts
Length: 8–21 days (the grand loop from Besishar to Pokhara takes approximately 17–21 days).
Difficulty: moderate to challenging.
Starting elevation: 760 meters (2,493 feet) at Besisahar up to 3,450 meters (11,319 feet) atManang, depending on your starting point.
Peak elevation: 5,416 meters (17,769 feet) at Thorong La Pass.
Accommodations: Teahouse.
When to Go: The peak fall trekking season is from October to early December; the peak spring trekking season is in March and April.
Access: Pokhara is a 30-minute flight from Kathmandu or a full day by ground transportation.
Paperwork: The Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS card can be purchased from the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu or Pokhara or through a registered guide; each requires two passport photos.
ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK COST 2022, 2023
| Trip Name | Silver Package Price | Gold Package Price |
| Annapurna Circuit Trek (18 days) | USD 860 per person | USD 975 per person |
| Short Annapurna Circuit Trek (15 Days) | USD 775 per person | USD 875 per person |
Best Time of Annapurna Circuit Trek
The best season and most favored time for the Annapurna Circuit Trek (Round Annapurna) is autumn (from September to November) and spring (from March to May). During this period, the daytime is sunny and warm, with outstanding views. At this time of day, the temperature is between 10 and 30 °C.
The nights are often cold, with a temperature between 5 C and -20 C. Trekking to the Round Annapurna in winter (December, January, and February) is also possible, but the temperature during winter could be harsh for most people.Accommodation in Annapurna Circuit Trekking
The Annapurna Circuit Trek does not require tremendous logistics in terms of accommodation, as you will find plenty of clean and friendly lodges along the trail. Lodges typically offer a room with a wooden bed with a simple mattress or foam pad, a cotton pillow, and a blanket or quilt. A few have electric lights, and all have a spacious dining room and lounge.
Prevention of altitude sickness
At high elevations, the combination of reduced oxygen and lower atmospheric pressure can produce a variety of unpredictable effects on the body, known collectively as acute mountain sickness (AMS), also commonly known as altitude sickness.
Everyone who treks over 3500 m experiences some mild symptoms of AMS like slowness, dizziness, headache, nausea, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, racing pulse, disturbed sleep, and swelling of the hands and feet, but serious cases are very rare.
To treat AAMS,there is also athemedication Acetazolamide (better known under the brand name Diamox). The dosage is 250 mg every twelve hours. Diamox improves respiration at altitude and can, therefore, accelerate acclimatization. Some doctors recommend a preventive dose (125 mg twice a day) for people trekking at high elevations. At the time of ttrekking,our trekking team always guides you to prevent faltitudeAsickness,and they always have Diamox along wwith afirst aid kit.