The Annapurnas Circuit
About the trip
Nepal is that country that we all have in mind to visit someday, whether for its culture and Buddhist religion, for its endearing people, or for the magnificent colossal mountains that seem to defy gravity.
From ‘5elementravel’ we want to show you the best of this country, to carry out the most remote, authentic, and beautiful… the ANNAPURNAS CIRCUIT.
This trip that we propose is a complete experience: you will see with your own eyes the highest peaks in the world, ancient temples, and remote villages, but also, very important for our travel philosophy, the 5th element: During this trip we will help the local population and educational projects, among others.
The 5th element also means safety and good preparation, as in this case – physical preparation (sports routine) and material (what to bring, explained in great detail). We even have some gifts prepared for you upon your arrival in Nepal, which will help you equip yourself better ;).
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Available on: Spring – Autumn – Winter
Under request
Price: €1,990 per person
The group: available from 2 people
Where: Nepal
Effort: high
Includes
- Airport transfers – Kathmandu – airport
- Accommodation with breakfast in a 3* tourist hotel: 3 nights in Kathmandu and 1 night in Pokhara
- Private transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back
- Annapurna Conservation Area entry fees + trekking permit (TIMS)
- All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- All breakfasts in the cities
- Accommodation in lodges during the trek
- One local guide (English/Spanish speaking)
- One porter for every two people during the trek
- Clothing, meals, accommodation, insurance, and salary for the trekking guide and porters
- 4×4 transport to the start and end points of the trek
- 3-month fitness training plan and follow-up with a personal trainer
- Participation in an educational support project in Nepali schools
- Gift from 5elementravel
Not included
- International flights and airport taxes
- Lunches and dinners in Pokhara and Kathmandu
- Visa
- Drinks
- Unforeseen expenses caused by uncontrollable circumstances such as flight cancellations or delays, blocked roads, atmospheric conditions, natural disasters, altitude sickness.
- Any other service not specified in “Includes.”
Included excursions
11 days of pure trekking among the highest mountains in the world, with a 140km route and with the highest point of the 5416m trek!
Flights
Although flights are not included, when the group is closed, we will create a WhatsApp group to buy flights together. It will be with the company that has the best change/cancellation policy. When the time comes, we will tell you what security measures are required to enter the country, as they are subject to change.
Our trip begins with arrival in Kathmandu, a city of contrasts, spices, tea houses, and always smiling people. At the airport, our guides and trekking sherpas will greet us in the best Nepalese style. We begin our adventure with a trip from Kathmandu to Besisahar and Bulbule. The road already offers fantastic views of gigantic peaks, including Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m) – Tenth highest mountain in the world, Mt Dhaulagiri, (8,167m) – seventh highest, Manaslu, (8,163m) – and 8th highest and Machhapuchchhre at (6,993m) one of the sacred and most beautiful mountains.
Day 1
Origin airport – arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival, pick up by our correspondent and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the city and the Buddhist and Hindu monasteries. Accommodation in Hotel.
Day 2
Kathmandu
A full day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Kathmandu Valley: the hilltop Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), the immense Boudhanath Stupa — the heart of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal — and the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath on the banks of the Bagmati River. Return to Thamel in the afternoon for any last-minute gear shopping and a final equipment check with your guide.
Day 3 to 11
The trek
From the third day onwards, our trekking adventure begins. We will travel by vehicle to the base of the Annapurna massif, where we will start the route. Gradually, we will gain altitude while being amazed by the landscapes, valleys, mountains, and villages of the Himalayas.
Our trek will take us through lush valleys and high plateaus, crossing remote high-altitude valleys where we will find villages such as Manang — a picturesque settlement located at over 3,500 metres above sea level, offering unique views of Annapurna III and Gangapurna, both peaks rising above 7,000 metres.
Towards the end of the journey, after proper acclimatisation, we will cross the famous Thorong La Pass, the highest point of the trek at 5,416 metres. After 9 days of trekking, we will reach the town of Jomsom, the perfect place to rest while enjoying views of the other side of the Himalayas.
Day 12
Jomson to Pokhara
Once the trek is completed, we will transfer to Pokhara by 4×4 vehicle. The rest of the day will be free to relax, visit a temple, or do some shopping.
The city of Pokhara, set at the foot of the Himalayas, offers a wide variety of attractions, restaurants, activities, and viewpoints. Accommodation in a hotel.
Day 13
Pokhara – Kathmandu
Day 14
Kathmandu and flight
Map 1: Route
News!
We give an exclusive service in the world of adventure travel:
Online personal training routine with sports monitoring so that you arrive at the trip in the best physical condition and thus fully enjoy it.
Once the trip is over, you will get a wonderful memory of this trip, with the videos and photographs captured by our drone.
Extras
In the following section we attach the extra services that could be contracted before the trip by 5elemenTravel.
Paragliding in Pokhara
€80pp
Live the experience of flying at the foot of the Himalayas, with the best panoramic view from the city of Pokhara.
Extra night in Kathmandu + transfer
€60pp
Extra night in accommodation in the center of the capital in Kathmandu, before starting the trip or at the end of the trip. Includes transfer from or to the airport.
Sleeping bag -10º
€80pp
This trek reaches very high altitudes and therefore the nights can be cold even though you are always indoors. We offer you the possibility of buying a high-quality sleeping bag that will be waiting for you in Nepal upon your arrival.
You are here to enjoy
Easy payments
Ease when paying for your trip. Pay the deposit and the rest up to 61 days before the first day of travel. In one, two, three… or in the number of payments you want!
Total flexibility
Times change and the way of traveling too. Date changes and cancellations up to 61 days before the departure of the trips. Travel when you are ready!
Full insurance
All our travelers need insurance before traveling. We will help you find the best option!
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The Annapurnas Circuit
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You are the 5º element of our travels.
We promote sustainable and responsible tourism!
We promote sustainable tourism. At 5elemenTravel, we want to give every traveller the opportunity to get involved in the country they are going to discover. As the fifth element (human beings), we want to help and support projects. In the case of Nepal: and responsible!
For each traveler, a portion will be donated to the Kilian Jornet Foundation, with which we collaborate to preserve, clean, educate, and research ways to improve mountain ecosystems and natural environments.
Nepal is a developing country where rural areas still lack the resources to provide education to all children. Thanks to your visit to Nepal, we will be able to personally assist in delivering school supplies and/or food to educational centres in the areas most in need.
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