Dec 14 - Dec 18, 2023 | Change
Classic Start from Besi Sahar
side trek
(5 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
View full itinerary: Annapurna Circuit
Highlights:
Bahundanda
Difficulty:
challenging
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $100.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.Currently you have 0 guests trekking with you.
- Permits ACAP
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
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Would you like to request a specific guide?
If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
We will try to respond within 24 hours.
Before the road existed, trekkers would start their journey around Annapurna from the market town of Besi Sahar. This journey takes you from lush rice paddy clad hills to the ice and rock of the Thorung La. To experience the full range of Nepal’s diverse mountain ecology, begin your trek at this classic start point.
Weather Conditions in December
change startDecember is probably the most underrated month to trek, one of the driest months of the year skies are often clear from sunrise to sunset. The trails and teahouses are less crowded than in November.
At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in
December. The highest point on the trek is
Chame at
2710 m. During
December, expect high temperatures of around
12.1°C (54°F)
and lows down to
-3.9°C (25°F)
at Chame.
Classic Start from Besi Sahar
Side trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (5 days)
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| Thu Dec 14 (day 1) |
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Public bus from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$6.00
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Besi Sahar (800 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.6°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.6°C (46°F) in December. |
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Bhulbhule (840 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in December. Overnight |
| Fri Dec 15 (day 2) |
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Bahundanda (1270 m)
About 3-4 hours from Bhulbhule |
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Ghermu (1140 m)
About 2-3 hours from Bahundanda Overnight |
| Sat Dec 16 (day 3) |
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Syange (1080 m)
About a half hour from Ghermu or About 6-7 hours from Bhulbhule |
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Jagat (1290 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.7°C (69°F) and lows of about 4.7°C (40°F) in December. |
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Chamje (1410 m)
About 3-4 hours from Syange |
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Tal (1700 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.2°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.2°C (36°F) in December. |
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Dharapani (1960 m)
About 5-6 hours from Chamje Overnight |
| Sun Dec 17 (day 4) |
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Bagarchhap (2160 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.4°C (60°F) and lows of about -0.6°C (31°F) in December. |
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Chame (2710 m)
About 6-7 hours from Dharapani Overnight |
| Mon Dec 18 (day 5) |
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Classic Start from Besi Sahar Itinerary Reviews
by Samuel (Australia) on Oct 26, 2019
Annapurna Circuit Classic finish via Poon Hill, via Tilicho Lake, and Classic Start from Besi Sahar led by Ang Tsering Sherpa
Great start to the trek, really enjoyed the town of besi sahar.
by Tania (Canada) on Dec 18, 2018
Annapurna Circuit Classic Start from Besi Sahar and Classic finish via Poon Hill led by Dawa Sherpa
This is unfortunately bypassed by a lot of folks. The scenery is unique the villages feel more authentic because they are less visited by people. Climbing through the different eco-systems and landscapes is interesting, you'll have plenty of time to acclimate, and your first site of the snow capped peaks is that much more special. Also, there are lots of opportunities for taking alternate trails to avoid the road. Make sure you buy a good map and plan out your routes otherwise you can be stuck walking on the road.
