Annapurna circuit trek complete guide

31st January 2020

Brief description of Annapurna circuit trek

The whole world knows that Nepal is one of the named power kingdom multi-cultural and multi-culture, which has been attracting thousands plus of tourists every year. Nepal is famous because it has won many hearts by the mesmerizing views of Himalayans, Fascinating civilization, unique tradition, colorful culture, prideful history accompanied by breath-taking natural wonders, diversity, and many more. Most of trekkers found difficulties during Annapurna Round Trek so we came here with Annapurna Circuit Trek complete guide. The Annapurna circuit is known as one of the famous treks all over the World. Our path will be full of green pastures to leafy pine forest to arid landscapes and spectacular views of the Annapurna Moutain range. Hiking towards the Annapurna circuit is one of the most attractive beautiful, life-changing experiences you can get from this beautiful trekking. Winding through some of the best and tallest mountains and diverse climatic zones, beautiful and exciting days open your feet and enjoying the splendid hospitality of all Nepalese people, mainly Himalayans people and there old-fashioned plus beautiful mountain. Annapurna Circuit 16 days trek will be one of the challenging and inspiring Trek for all trekkers because, in those days, you can visit all the corners of APC and arrive back to Pokhara and Kathmandu will make you feel so rewarding. Offering one of the most stimulating and diverse trekking routes throughout the whole World of Annapurna circuit trek is excellent for all those trekkers who want to feel some adventurous air of the World.

Some facts of Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Circuit Trek Facts

• The trekkers can enjoy the best views of Annapurna I and the 10th highest mountain in the world Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Macchapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Nilgiri, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Tukuche and other sister peaks in the region.
• Thorang-La pass is one of the highest points on the Annapurna Base camp, although it is the most challenging section of this whole Trek.
• The lake, which is situated at the most top end of the World, is known as the Tilicho lake, and Kali Gandaki is the deepest carryon in the World.
• The trail between the highest mountain in the World is Annapurna And Dhaulagiri.
• The most important shrines of Hindus and Buddhists are Muktinath Temple, which lies in the Mustang district.
• Natural hot spring at Tatopani to relax your stress and tired muscles.
• Poon Hill is known as the other famous view in Nepal after Kalapatthar in the Everest region.
• Beautiful Sunrise and Sunset magnificent views from Poon Hill and Thorung La Pass.
• Beautiful and exciting ethnic Thakali, Gurung, and Magar settlements.
• You can experience a wide variety of landscapes from the sub-tropical rainforest, lush green paddy field, deep valleys, alpine slopes to an arid Tibetan plateau, and the deepest gorge in the World.
• Relaxing place a lake city Pokhara.

Annapurna circuit facts

Annapurna Conservation Area was established in 1985, which is known as the largest protected area in Nepal. This conservation area covers 7,629 sq.km over Mustang, Myagdhi, Lamjung, Myagdhi. The busiest trail in Nepal is Annapurna Circuit trek and Base camp trek and most favored even allover the World.

• On July 3, 1950, French expedition Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal scaled Annapurna I.after this successful expedition, both Maurice and Louis lost their gloves and had to be amputated because of lethal Frostbite.
• Maurice Herzog wrote a book name Annapurna, which became the best seller on climbing selling more than 11 million copies.
• The deepest George in Nepal is Kali Gandaki, which lies between the Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri.
• The top of Annapurna is formed by Limestone, which is the same ad the Dhaulagiri and Everest.
• Tilicho lake lies the highest point of the World, which lies in the Annapurna region. At an elevation of 4, 919m, the trail to this beautiful lake is often taken by acclimatization.
• Some villages in Mustang, such as Thini and lupra, still practice the Banpo religion, which is known ads the last place in the World to preserve.
• Braga’s monastery – a holy shrine for Hindus and Buddhists are famous pilgrimages.

 Where is Annapurna Circuit?

The circuit is located in the Annapurna conservation Park in the central region of Nepal. There is another Trek too, like Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Annapurna Base camp, and Mardi Himal Annapurna circuit is in the 5, 416-meter height at the Thorong La pass and descends to Muktinath. The average duration for the Annapurna circuit between 8 and 18 days.

Annapurna Circuit Trek Complete Guide for Beginners and Experienced Trekkers

Some outline itnerray

Outline Itinerary of 10 days Annapurna Circuit Trek: Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Bulbule (760m) Day 02: Bulbule to Chame Day 03: Trek Chame to Pisang Day 04: Trek Pisang to Manang Day 05: Acclimatization day in Manang Day 06:Trek Manang to Ledar Day 07: Trek Ledar to Thorang La Phedi Day 08: Throng La Phedi to Muktinath Day 09: Trek Muktinath to Jomsom Day 10: Jomsom to Kathmandu Outline Itinerary of 14 days Annapurna Circuit trek Day 01: Trek Besisahar to Bahundada Day 02: Trek from Bahundada to Chamje Day 03: Trek from Chmaje to Bagarchhhap Day 04: Trek from Bagarchhap to Chame Day 08: Trek from Manang to Lader Day 09:Trek from Lader to Thorung Phedi Day 10: Trek from Muktinath through Thorung La pass Day 11: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom Day 12: Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani Day 13: Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani Day 14: Trek from Ghorepani to Poonhille and then drive to Pokhara. Outline Itinerary of 16 days Annapurna Circuit Trek Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Day 02: Short Tour of Kathmandu. Day 03: Drive to Beshishahar Day 04: Trek to Jagat Day 05: Trek to Dharapani Day 06: Trek to Chame Day 07:Trek to Pisang Day 08: Trek to Manang Day 09:Acclimatization day in Manang Day 10: Trek to yak Kharka Day 11: Trek to Thorang Phedi Day 12: Trek to Muktinath Day 13: Trek to Jomsom Day 14: Flight to Pokhara Day 15: Fly or drive to Kathmandu Day 16: Departure Day.

Appropriate Season for Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Circuit Trek can be done at any time of the year, but if you are planning for the proper season, then autumn and spring would be the best two-season for Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal. The appropriate time to visit Annapurna circuit Trek is between October and November or in mid of December. This is a time just after monsoon, so the skies are so beautiful, the weather would be so cooperative. All forests are full of greenery. We can see stunning and unobstructed views of Himalayan ranges at this time. The second best time for this Trek in Nepal is between February to April. In this season, rhododendron starts to bloom, and other flowers also begin to spread their sweet smell. This season is free of snow and quite warm. This season is also so supportive, and the sun shines brighter. Between December to February is not such an excellent season to Trek Annapurna Circuit Trek. In this season there are chances of snowfall which disturb our Trek.

Accommodation

There are many tea houses, guest houses, and lodges around the Annapurna Circuit Trek. This Trek is also called as Teahouse Trek. As the altitude increases, and the accommodation becomes more necessary. The rooms are basically for two sitters. You have to carry your sleeping bag and towels. Single rooms can be found in lower valleys, but you have to share a higher altitude. There are not many facilities of the attached bathrooms, but hot water is available for bathing. But in high elevation, there is no solar power to get automatic hot water. In lower altitude valleys, you can get wifi service is paid. In high altitude, people use to take fees for charging electronic devices. People are helpful and kind, so if you got some problem, you could frankly share with a related person.

Foods in Annapurna Circuit Trek

Throughout the Annapurna Trek, we can find a typical Nepali meal, i.e., Rice, Dal, curry, Pickel. This means so healthy, fresh, and best for trekkers in Annapurna Circuit Trek. In some tea shops, you can get varieties of Chowmein, Pasta, Cupcakes, and many other western dishes that you can eat with your own money. As the elevation increase, the rate of meals and drinks like beer, water, tea, coffee also increases. It is much better to bring chocolate, energy bars, peanuts from lower altitude places rather than buying on higher altitude places. We will recommend everything to save you money.

Prepare your body for Annapurna Circuit Trek

For every Trek, you have to do once a health checkup. You have to measure all your blood pressures, sugar, cholesterol, and many more. After checking all those things, you have to consult with your doctor about your Trek and its elevation. Then you have to start to do simple exercise, warm-up. You have to focus on a cardio workout to stretch muscles. You have to begin to do an exercise about 2-3 weeks before the Trek. Eat the foods which can make you full of energy and increases your strength. Choose healthy foods in Trek as well as before the Trek. If you take some medical pills, you have to consult with your doctor. Required Permits: If you are on a package trek to the Annapurna Circuit, then we will keep care of all your permits for you. Only for the independent trekker, you should care about your licenses. There are altogether two permits need in Annapurna Base camp: Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit (ACAP) There is the availability of both cards in the Tourist Information Centre of Pokhara and Kathmandu.

• Get the Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit (ACAP)
• Annapurna Conservation Area covers all of the Annapurna National parks. It does not use only one entry and exists; it is useful for entry nad to live process in all parks. It is a mandatory permit. Fill the ACAp form by hovering all way, your passport size photos, and Passport and pay 3000 rupees and Get your ACAP permit.

Travel Insurance

For every Trek in Nepal, you have to do Travel Insurance. You have to smart, and your insurance should cover every expenditure like various injuries or accidents. It has to include all the fees of the ambulance, helicopter, treatment, hospital bills, including deportation cost. Also, the policy must include all the activities you will do in Nepal. The Annapurna Circuit Trek is above 5000 meters above, so you have to confirm the travel insurance for above 5,000 meters. The policy must include the cost of theft, robbery, cancellation, etc.

Transportation for Annapurna Circuit Trek

As the Annapurna Circuit Trek is pure Trek, which starts from Besisahar and ends on Nayapul. But if some trekkers don’t want to walk or they got some problem they can take a flight or use local transportation from Jomsom. It not so compulsory for everyone to walk on foot. You can choose whatever you can afford.

Possible Treks

The Annapurna Circuit Trek has several side treks that you can afford by your self money. The most popular side treks of Annapurna Circuit Trek are Tilicho Lake Trek, Poon Hill Trek, Ghandruk Trek, etc. in Tilicholake, we can enjoy the height of the lake. Tilicho Lake is the World’s highest lake at an elevation of 4,950m. It only takes about forty-five minutes to reach Poon Hill Trek from Ghorepani, which provides you many beautiful views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukche, Annapurna. If you choose Ghandruk Trek, then it leads you to a lovely Gurung village. The difficulty of Annapurna circuit trek Annapurna trek is a path with variations like rocky, slippery, or steep.you should walk lots of stairways, which is more complicated than walking in a straightway. And high altitudes causes many problems. Altitude sickness The most common difficulty in the high altitude is altitude sickness. As we go higher, the oxygen level gets lower, and atmospheric pressure gets thinner. In Annapurna circuit trek, we will be in the 5416 m of altitude.the main problem of height is the lack of acclimatization.so we will care about your proper acclimatization. The symptoms of altitude sickness are nausea, loss of ap[petite, fatigue, headache, and insomnia. Etc, so if you face these symptoms, don’t ignore it. Just inform us we will be there for you. Packing list for Annapurna Circuit Trek Annapurna circuit trek is one of the most popular and jaw-dropping Himalayans experiences in Nepal. There is climatic alternation in the Annapurna region. It will be your life-changing journey. So you need to have proper Annapurna Circuit trek packing list before starting your trek: and here it is: A SUPPORTIVE DAYPACK This is the backpack you'll have with you every one day, every day on the track. It'll be full of all your necessary hiking snacks. Still, it needs also to have the ability for a rain jacket, extra jumper or your down jacket, waterproof trousers, sunscreen, lots of water (generally 3-4 liters), your camera, sunnies, a hat, and any other individual substance you might need. PACKING SATCHELS Not being capable of keeping track of where all your various bits and bobs are is one thing when it's your pack. But when you're on the Annapurna Circuit trek, all your gear goes into a pack provided by the trekking company, and the last thing you want is your stuff ending up all over the place during the day. Packing cubes assist you in compartmentalizing your stuff, like, undied, cables, clothes and electronics, spare warm gear, keeping everything efficiently separated for you till you need it. If you're not by now using them, we assure you: they're about to change your freaking time.  WATERPROOF DRY BAG Nothing will put a dampener on your trek quite like wet The waterproof dry bag is one part vac-seal bag, water protection, all parts baggage savior; priceless for keeping our clothes dry during raining days on the track, gifting us additional gap when we were stressed to fit an extra temperate jacket amongst our snacks and rain gear, and protecting our cameras from dust and rain. A BIG RUCKSACK This tip only applies to those traveling the circuit solo, without any guides. If you're going the Annapurna Circuit alone, you're going to need to pack and carry your backpack. Make sure yours has high-quality back support and a waist strap as the days are extensive, vertical, and very tiring, and you'll need as much calm as possible. Clothing A sense of deep and clothing s is very nesseccary to make your trip comfortable. Proper attire helps you to stay away from and various problems of the trek. Trekking clothes are mainly caused by wool, cotton, and denim.

• Inner layer

You must pack least 5-6 pairs of breathable and quick-drying underwear for this whole trek. Thermal wear should be warm and comfortable.

• Upper Layer

The upper layer must be light and more comfortable to clean, and they tend to dry quickly. During Annapurna circuit trek to be away from the sunburn, you should pack full-sleeved shirts.

• Lower Body Layer

For Annapurna Circuit Trek convertible hiking, and quick-drying are comfortable. Also, we will be in high altitudes so we will recommend you to carry wool trousers and waterproof trousers. List of extra clothing

• Polypropylene shirts
• Down vest
• Light thermal tops
• Non-cotton underwear briefs
• Waterproof shell-pants, breathable fabric
• Hiking shorts
• Lightweight thermal bottoms
• Hiking Trouser
• Fleece or wool trousers
• Waterproof breathable fabric shell jacket

Women sports bras, synthetic We want to recommend to women to pack synthetic sports bra. Beacuse it will take wich moisture from your skin. Footwear

• Thinner socks

You should pack moisture-wicking socks that need to be breathable, which will make your feet dry.

• Thick wool socks

If you are trekking in the cold season, you must pack warm wool socks because they are super friendly, comfortable, and protect your feet from blisters.

• Hiking boots

Pack your boots according to specific feet size. If there is the wrong side of the boot, then it will make you so uncomfortable in quite an uneven and rocky path and during your whole journey too. You should not think to pack leather boots as they are too heavy. And your shoes need to be waterproof as well.

• Camp sandals

You need to pack camp sandals to walk around the camps and tea houses. You can also use this sandal while bathing, eating, and many more camp activities. Headwear

• Lightweight fleece gloves

It is useful in the Light cold region.

• Heavyweight gloves

It is use full in High altitude. It will be safe your hand to get from blisters.

• Waterproof gloves.

It helps your hand while raining. Headwear

• Sun hat

It will help you during sunny days. It will protect skin from sunburn and gives you shade.

• Woolen hat

While trekking in high altitude, you must use a woolen hat.warm hat will cover your ear and head, which makes you feel warm.

• Scarf or Bandana

To be away from the dust, you should use scrap; then, you can protect yourself from the sun and sand by entering your scarf around your nose and mouth.

• Sunglasses

To protect your eyes from the dust, wind you should use sunglasses. Mainly to avoid hight intensity UV rays, you can use Sunglasses. Sunglasses also prevent yourself from a headache, snow blindness, and headache. Sleeping Accessories In Nepal, there is extreme cold in the mountains, and in the tea house, you may not get a proper warm blanket, so you need to carry sleeping bags and sleeping bag liner yourself.

• Pillowcases

For comfort night sleep, you need to carry your inflatable pillow. And because of trines, you may want to sleep in a quiet environment, so we want to recommend you to bring earplugs. Electronics

• Mobile Phone and charger
• Headlamp and extra batteries
• Power Bank
• Camera, Charger or Batteries and Memory Card

Other personal equipment

• Pen
• Note/ dairy
• Books
• Sunscreen
• Moisturizer and lip blame
• Water bottles
• Water purifier
• Head torch
• Wet wipes
• Dry wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Pain reliever
• Light thermal tops
• Polypropylene shirts
• Fabric shell jacket
• Hiking shorts

Toiletries items

• Small towel
• Paper soap
• Bar soap
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Toilet paper

Utensils

• Plate
• Spoon
• Mug
• Lunch box

First Aid In this long journey, who can say what can happen or not, so we want to recommend you to carry your first aid kit. To be away from altitude sickness, wounds, and other problems, you should pack various medicines as you like. Your first aid kit most include those things

• Antiseptic wipes
• A splint
• Adhesive tape
• A list of the emergency number
• Adhesive bandage
• Sharp scissors
• Tweezers
• Safety pins
• Calamine lotion
• Pads of different sizes.
• Elastic bandage

List of Medication :

• Insect Repellent
• Paracetamol
• Antiseptic Cream
• Imodium
• Chlorine Dioxide Tablets/ Water Purification Tablets
• Small Bandages and plasters
• Diamox/ Altitude Sickness tablet
• Antiseptic Wipes

Important documents and items

• passport
• Proof of insurance
• extra passport size photos

A credit card should be kept to withdraw your funds from cash machines in an emergency case.

• Airline tickets
• Separate photocopies of passport
• Traveler’s checks