Oct 22 - Nov 7, 2024 unconfirmed
Annapurna Circuit Classic Start from Besi Sahar, via Kagbeni, and Bus to Tatopani and trek to Poon Hill
(17 days)
Annapurna Region,
Nepal
Rating:
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Difficulty: challenging
Private trek | 2 interested and 0 confirmed trekkers
For 1 person to join this trek
Guide & Permits Only
Price drops to $311 if 2 interested trekkers join this trek
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 $425 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.- Permits ACAP and TIMS Card
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- Guide's Transport
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
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While the new road offers the possibility of shortening this classic trek, it still provides one of the most diverse trekking experiences in Nepal. Starting at Chame, or the traditional starting point of Besi Sahar, the trail runs through lush forest and passes through villages to Manang. From Manang there is an option to take the spectacular side trip to Tilicho Lake, or continue directly over the Thorung La (5416 m) descending to the pilgrim town of Muktinath, a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. From Muktinath, you have the option to take a jeep via the wide valley of lower Mustang to Jomson, where both flights and buses to Pokhara can be arranged, or trek via the traditional village of Kagbeni, gateway to upper Mustang. While the road has taken some of the charm out of this classic trek, the advantage is that a trip can be tailored around one’s interests and time constraints. Whether you do the epic full circuit from Besi Sahar to Ghorepani, or take off a bite sized chunk around the Thorung La, the Annapurna Circuit still has plenty to offer.
Side trip Classic Start from Besi Sahar: 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.
Side trip via Kagbeni: Kagbeni is the gateway to the upper Mustang Valley. The longer route to Kagbeni via Jong passes through monastic villages reminiscent of those in Upper Mustang. It would be a shame to miss this picturesque village set in a spectacular landscape of dry eroded valleys and high snow-clad peaks in your rush to get back to Pokhara or Kathmandu. If you have the time, stop and take a break in Kagbeni.
Side trip Bus to Tatopani and trek to Poon Hill: If you'd like to finish the trek with a climb to the panoramic view point of Poon Hill and wave goodbye to the 8000 m peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, but not walk the road section you can cut out a few days by taking a bus between Jomsom and Tatopani.
Weather Conditions in October
October begins the most popular time to trek, with moderate temperatures, clear skies in the wake of the monsoon, and a low chance of rain and snow. In recent years, the monsoon rains have receded later with weather patterns typically stabilizing in mid-October. While the chance of snow is decreased, there is the possibility of a heavy snowfall at higher elevations. If ill-timed and prolonged, this can make it difficult to cross some passes.
At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in
October. The highest point on the trek is
Thorung La at
5416 m. During
October, expect high temperatures of around
2.9°C (37°F)
and lows down to
-11.1°C (12°F)
at Thorung La.
Annapurna Circuit Classic Start from Besi Sahar, via Kagbeni, and Bus to Tatopani and trek to Poon Hill
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary
(17 days /
16 nights
)
created by
Peter
| Tue Oct 22 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October. |
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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 30.6°C (87°F) and lows of about 16.6°C (62°F) in October. |
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Bhulbhule (840 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.4°C (87°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in October. |
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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 |
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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 27.7°C (82°F) and lows of about 13.7°C (57°F) in October. Overnight |
| Wed Oct 23 (day 2) |
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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 25.2°C (77°F) and lows of about 11.2°C (52°F) in October. |
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Dharapani (1960 m)
About 5-6 hours from Chamje Overnight |
| Thu Oct 24 (day 3) |
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Bagarchhap (2160 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.4°C (72°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in October. |
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Chame (2710 m)
About 6-7 hours from Dharapani Overnight |
| Fri Oct 25 (day 4) |
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Pisang (3240 m)
About 5-6 hours from Chame |
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Upper Pisang (3300 m)
About 20 min from Pisang Overnight |
| Sat Oct 26 (day 5) |
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Ghyaru (3670 m)
About 2 hours from Upper Pisang |
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Ngawal (3650 m)
About 45 minutes Overnight |
| Sun Oct 27 (day 6) |
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Braka (3500 m)
About 45 minutes from Ngawal |
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Manang (3540 m)
About 30 minutes from Braka.
Acclimatization Day: options for day hike to Ice Lake or Milarepa's Cave Overnight |
| Mon Oct 28 (day 7) |
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Manang (3540 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.2°C (58°F) and lows of about 0.2°C (32°F) in October. Overnight |
| Tue Oct 29 (day 8) |
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Yak Kharka (4020 m)
About 3.5-4 hours from Manang Overnight |
| Wed Oct 30 (day 9) |
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Ledar (4230 m)
About 1 hour from Yak Kharkha |
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Thorung Phedi (4540 m)
About 1-3 hours from Letdar Overnight |
| Thu Oct 31 (day 10) |
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Thorung High Camp (4830 m)
About 1 hour from Thorung Phedi |
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Thorung La (5416 m)
About 3-6 hours from Thorong Phedi |
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Muktinath (3800 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.6°C (55°F) and lows of about -1.4°C (29°F) in October. Overnight |
| Fri Nov 1 (day 11) |
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Chhyonkar (3400 m)
About 1 hour from Muktinath |
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Jhong (3200 m)
About 2 hours from Chhyonkar |
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Putak (3000 m)
About 30 minutes from Jhong |
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Kagbeni (2840 m)
About 6 hours from Mukinath or about 2.5 hours from Putak Overnight |
| Sat Nov 2 (day 12) |
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Jomsom (2760 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.8°C (60°F) and lows of about -0.2°C (32°F) in November. |
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Public bus from Jomsom to Tatopani
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$15.00
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Tatopani (1190 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.3°C (78°F) and lows of about 9.3°C (49°F) in November. Overnight |
| Sun Nov 3 (day 13) |
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Ghorepani (2874 m)
About 6-8 hours from Tatopani Overnight |
| Mon Nov 4 (day 14) |
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Poon Hill (3210 m)
About 2 hours above Ghorepani, and an hour return |
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Tikhedunga (1525 m)
About 5-6 hours from Ghorepani (to avoid a very long last day add a night here) Overnight |
| Tue Nov 5 (day 15) |
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Tikhedunga (1525 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.3°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.3°C (45°F) in November. Overnight |
| Wed Nov 6 (day 16) |
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Naya Pul (1000 m)
About 2-3 hours from Tikhedunga |
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Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 11.4°C (53°F) in November. Overnight |
| Thu Nov 7 |
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