14 Days Annapurna Circuit trekking

Annapurna Circuit Trek (short) is a great option for those who want to cover the magnificent Annapurna region but are short on time to cover the full circuit which could take upto 21 days. So we have selected the best part from the full circuit and created a shorter trek in the Annapurna circuit region for 14 days.

Trekking above the Thorung La Pass at 5416 meters that stands among one of the world’s highest passes will be a life time memorable experience.

A trek that starts from an altitude of 830m and goes up all the way till 5,416m, Annapurna circuit (short) trek will let you witness the diverse landscapes of the Annapurna region. Annapurna circuit trek (short) is one of the few treks that let you experience a very diverse terrain ranging from tropical forest to terrains that resemble a cold desert to huge glaciers.

Besides terrain and the amazing flora and fauna, you will be equally pleased by diverse cultures and lifestyle of the villages you will be passing by. Annapurna region is the ultimate source of rich ethnic groups ranging from Hinduism to Tibetan Buddhism and you will be getting many opportunities to meet and stay with these wonderful people living here throughout the Annapurna circuit Trek Nepal Guide info team every days organized Annapurna round trek

Annapurna Trek Route

Starting point for Annapurna circuit Trek is a small village called Besishahar. We start in the morning from Kathmandu and drive till Besishahar. From here, after trekking along the Annapurna circuit for 11 days Trek, we will reach a village called Nayapul from there we drive to Pokhara and from Pokhara we take a tourist bus to Kathmandu.

Group Size for Annapurna Circuit trek

Group size for Annapurna Circuit usually ranges between 1-10 with most groups usually having around 4-5 clients. We can take individual clients as well (Single supplement charges apply) or can accommodate groups that are larger than 10 as well.

With every trekking group, we send our local staff to assist the trekkers. Since you will be walking in around alien cultures at remote locations, a guide who can speak good English and explain the cultures/traditions of the villages you are passing by, history/geography of the famous landscapes in the region will add immensely to your trekking experience and we provide qualified and trained guides in our departures. Also we provide porters who will carry 10 kilos of load per client so that clients need not struggle carrying heavy weights in the high altitude.

About Guides and Porters

For groups of size 1 to 5 pax, we provide – 1 Guide and req number of Porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter).

For groups of size 5+ pax, we provide – 1 Guide, 1 Assistant Guide and req number of Porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter)

About Accommodation and Meals

Accommodation: Our overnight stay would be on Tea houses and Guest Houses during Annapurna Round Trekking which are basic lodges that you find along most of the trekking trails in Nepal. These tea houses provide Twin sharing comfortable beds and common bathroom and they maintain the whole place in clean and hygienic conditions.

Food: Our Around Annapurna Trek/Annapurna Circuit would let you experience typical Nepali cuisine, exotic local cuisines and other cuisines including international cuisine like Indian, Tibetan and Continental. You can select the food from menu available there at the tea house. We will have breakfast and dinner at tea house/guest house and we will have lunch on our way.

While in Kathmandu and Pokhara, your accommodation is at tourist standard A/C hotels facilitated with Attached Bath, A/C, 24 hours running hot/cold shower, Internet service and others. The facilities provided here is of 2 to 3 star standard hotel. We offer welcome dinner, farewell dinner and breakfasts during your stay in Kathmandu. Other meals as well as your other personal expenses will be from your own pocket during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Full board meals are included during during the trekking period with best price

Attributes

Experience of guides

6-20 years

Certifications of guide

Certified form NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association) TAAN (Trekking Agent Association of Nepal)

No of porters per client

1 porter for 2 clients

Max group size

Type of Food

Breakfast, lunch and dinner as per the Nepal guide info team policy

14 Days Annapurna Circuit Days by days Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Upon our arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from Nepal guide info team who will drop us off at our hotel. After checking in, we take a rest or visit nepal guide info team (nepal planet treks ) office. We may also stroll in the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu for some souvenir shopping. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by nepal guide info team . During our dinner, we will enjoy excellent traditional Nepalese cuisine.

Included meals:Dinner

Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath) and Buddhist shrine (Boudhanath) which is one of the largest stupas in the world. At noon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. nepal guide info team briefs us regarding our trek as well as provides us an opportunity to ask any questions we may have regarding our upcoming adventure. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Included meals:Breakfast

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syange (1100m/3608 ft): 8 – 10 hours

We begin our long drive to Syange early in the morning. En route we get to enjoy the countryside of Nepal with its green hills, winding rivers, terraced farms and of course the mighty Himalayas. Overnight in Syange.