In Nepal, we work with one of the best Annapurna Circuit trekking companies. You’ll be looked after upon arrival in Kathmandu until the moment you finish your trip. Our local crew knows the route as the back of their hand and they make sure you’ll stay at the best accommodations possible during your Annapurna Circuit tour. Our chief of operations in Nepal, Dil, explains what it takes to run a trek like the Annapurna Circuit. “We want to make sure our guests have a genuine trekking experience. In recent years, roads have been built where once there was only a walking path. We rerouted the trek in a way we minimize the time walking on the road”. Although the high season for doing the Annapurna Circuit Tour is Spring and Autumn, we run the trek year-round, even in winter. “Winter is definitely more challenging”, says Dil. “We have a lot of experience organizing climbing expeditions on high, cold mountains. With the right mindset and equipment, you can scale the Thorung La in winter. Our Annapurna Circuit guide makes sure you stay safe and comfortable. And you’ll have the trail to yourself!” Get in touch and see how we can make your Annapurna Circuit tour happen.
The Annapurna Circuit can be done in various ways with different price tags. For the purists, you can still hike most of the original route in 15 days. It’s great value for money, as everything from meals, accommodation, Annapurna Circuit trekking permit and local crew is included in the price. A small section is covered by car as you would walk on the road otherwise. Price wise, our most attractive option is our Annapurna Circuit Trek 10 days package, which takes you to most of the highlights on the route, but you’ll fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and bypass the western side of the circuit. Let’s take a closer look at these options.
Annapurna Circuit Accelerated
Length: 15 days
Approach: Kathmandu - Bhulbhule: Tourist bus or car
Return: Pokhara - Kathmandu: Tourist bus or car
Style: Hike most of the route, car Jomsom - Tatopani
Accommodation: Basic tea houses while trekking and hotel in Pokhara
Includes: Guide, porter, all meals, all accommodation, transportation, use of down equipment, permits
Price: from €1020
Annapurna Circuit Short
Length: 10 days
Approach: Kathmandu - Chame: tourist bus and car
Return: Jomsom - Pokhara (plane), Pokhara - Kathmandu: tourist bus or car
Style: Hike eastern route, car Jomsom - Tatopani
Accommodation: Basic tea houses while trekking and hotel in Pokhara
Includes: Guide, porter, all meals, all accommodation, transportation, use of down equipment, permits
Price: from €895
An important note to make is that all these Annapurna Circuit tours include the salary, food, accommodation and insurance for the guides and porters. This sounds logical but not every company makes these arrangements for their staff on the ground.
Prices of flights to Kathmandu vary, but Tribhuvan International Airport is well-served by some of the Gulf state airlines, such as Emirates Airlines and Qatar Airways. You can find a flight from Europe for less than 800 EUR whereas you may find a deal for around 1000 EUR from the east coast of the USA. Nepal is a very affordable country. A good quality accommodation can be found for less than 50 EUR and eating in local restaurants is generally cheap and very tasty.
Trekking in Nepal has become very popular in recent years, and more and more tea houses have popped up along Nepal’s trekking routes. The more popular your route, the better the quality of your tea house is. Hence, the tea houses and lodges on the Annapurna Circuit Trek are good value for money. You can expect flush toilets, hot showers and in some cases even wireless internet in the lower areas. The use of these amenities is usually at an additional charge. Higher up, above 4000 meters, the accommodation is a little more basic. Regardless, your stay in the traditional Nepali villages will be memorable.
Have a chat with our Trekking Expert to get more details about our Annapurna Circuit options!
