Transport

• Private airport and hotel transfers in Kathmandu

• Private transfer from Kathmandu via Besisahar to the trek starting point at Syange/Jagat

• Private transfer from Nayapul to Pokhara at the completion of the trek

• Transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu by private vehicle, or tourist bus for solo travellers

Accommodation

• 3 nights’ twin-share accommodation in Kathmandu at a 4-star hotel such as Ramada Encore or similar

• 1 night’s twin-share accommodation in Pokhara at a 3-star hotel

• 14 nights’ twin-share accommodation in local teahouses throughout the trek

Meals

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trekking portion of the journey

• Breakfast while staying in Kathmandu and Pokhara

• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu

• Seasonal fruit during the trek

Trekking Team

• Experienced English-speaking trekking guide/leader for each group

• One assistant guide for every 6 trekkers, including their meals, accommodation, transport, salary and insurance

• Porters at a ratio of 1 porter per 2 clients, carrying up to 15kg of personal gear per client, including their meals, accommodation, transport, salary and insurance

• Professional guide for the Kathmandu city tour

Permits & Entrance Fees

• Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)

• TIMS permit

• Entrance fees for temples and monuments included in the Kathmandu city tour

• All applicable Nepalese government taxes and charges

Equipment & Extras

• Complimentary use of a down sleeping bag and down jacket for the duration of the trek

• Complimentary 80L duffel bag for personal belongings carried by your porter

• Annapurna Circuit trekking map

• First aid kit carried by your guide throughout the trek

Transport

• International flights to and from Nepal

• Domestic flights, including an optional flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu

• Additional transportation required outside the scheduled itinerary

Accommodation

• Additional nights in Kathmandu or Pokhara resulting from early arrival, late departure, itinerary changes or an early return from the mountains

Meals & Drinks

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara unless specifically listed

• Tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages

• Drinking water during the trek

• Desserts or additional food ordered outside the included meals

Other Expenses

• Nepal tourist visa

• Travel, medical and emergency rescue insurance

• Optional activities or excursions not included in the itinerary

• Personal expenses including phone calls, laundry, charging devices, hot showers and additional porters

• Personal trekking equipment and clothing

• Tips and gratuities for guides, porters and support staff

No technical climbing required • Good general fitness required • Previous hiking experience strongly beneficial

The Annapurna Circuit is a long, varied trek involving consecutive days of walking through everything from subtropical valleys to high alpine terrain. The physical high point is the crossing of Thorong La, and while the route does not require technical climbing skills, the combination of altitude, long trekking days and sustained ascent makes preparation important. Icicles describes the circuit as a moderate-level trek that should not be attempted without appropriate training and preparation.

Previous trekking experience is not compulsory, although time spent hiking before departure will make the journey considerably more comfortable. You should be prepared for several hours of walking each day while carrying a light daypack, with regular cardiovascular exercise, hill walking and lower-body strength work providing a strong training base.

The itinerary deliberately builds altitude gradually and includes time in Manang for acclimatisation before moving higher towards Thorong La. Longer acclimatisation hikes can also be undertaken depending on your fitness and how you are adjusting to the altitude.

Why We Don’t Rush the Mountains

Our trekking itineraries are based on recognised adventure-travel industry standards and established acclimatisation practices for each region.

While itineraries can often be extended to include additional rest days, side trips or a slower pace, shortening the recommended trekking schedule is generally not advised and as such is not supported by Peak Perspectives Travel Co. or our local partners.

These routes and timeframes have been developed around tried-and-tested procedures that help reduce the risk of altitude-related illness while improving your safety, comfort and overall likelihood of successfully completing the journey.

The mountains aren’t going anywhere.

We’d rather help you experience them properly than rush you through them.