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Annapurna Circuit Trekking is by far the best trekking route in the north-western Himalayas of Nepal. Annapurna region of north-western Nepal is the most versatile trekking region in Nepal, and popularity-wise second only to the Everest region. The region is often described as the land of contrasts as it includes the country’s windiest, driest, and wettest places. The Annapurna circuit trekking route was open to trekkers only in 1977 AD, its beauty and wilderness are still preserved and intact in the purest form. The Annapurna circuit trekking experience will feel like a journey into the past, as time has stood still for centuries in the remote Himalayan regions of Nepal. The three-week-long Annapurna circuit Trek begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Pokhara is a famous tourist destination in its own right. As we commence our trek from Dharapani, we will pass through several beautiful villages on high hills that have successfully retained their culture and heritage amidst fleeting modernity. Throughout the trek, we will have splendid views of magnificent Himalayan ranges like Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Mt. Nilgiri. We will continue our trek northward towards the arid Tibetan plateau which is guarded by tall silver peaks. One of the main highlights of the entire Annapurna circuit trekking is the crossing of Thorong La Pass at an elevation of 5,416m. From the top of the pass, we can have great views of the entire Annapurna range along with other beautiful peaks like Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Yak Gawa, and Thorungstse – which will make a memorable moment.
In addition to relishing in the magical mountains, the Annapurna Circuit Trekking also offers the unique chance to visit the most famous alpine regions of Nepal – Mustang and Manang. While in the beautiful Manang district, we will be able to visit several pristine ice lakes including the Tilicho Lake at 4,919m which is also known as the lake at the highest elevation. Another highlight is the Mustang district – the land beyond the Himalayas. The most trekked region in Nepal – and rightly so –the region strikes a perfect blend of natural beauty and spirituality. Here, we will visit the Muktinath Temple, situated in the driest terrains in the lap of Mt. Dhaulagiri and above Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest in the world.
After commencing the Annapurna circuit trekking from Dharapani, we will trek through the Gurung settlements of Dharapani, Chame, and Pisang to reach Manang. After exploration of Manang and proper acclimatization, we will cross the enthralling Thorong-La Pass to reach the Mustang district. Once again after Mustang’s exploration, we will trek down to Tirkhedhunga through Marpha, Lete, Tatopani, and Ghorepani. The trek ends at Ghorepani from where we will return back to Kathmandu via Pokhara. Since it is a high-altitude trek, trekkers need to be in good physical health and preferably have previous trekking experiences. Upon returning to Kathmandu, we have a sightseeing day tour planned for you. We will visit some of the most exquisite and significant religious monuments of the Eastern civilization such as PashupatiNath, SwayambhuNath, Durbar Squares, and so on.
On arrival meet our TH staff for a courtesy transfer to respective hotels in the heart of Kathmandu at the Thamel area, an interesting place for shopping and having meals in one of the many world-class restaurants, pubs, and bakeries. Our guide will inform you of details regarding the trek to Around Annapurna Circuit Trek.
A scenic long drive of 8 hours to Jagat village, which is quite interesting on Nepal’s main highway following the Trisuli river for a while and then heading west with views of Ganesh, Langtang Himal, and Annapurna, Manaslu range of peaks. On reaching Dumre in the middle of the Kathmandu / Pokhara highway, our route diverts towards Jagat passing the large town of Beshisar and then on the dirt jeep road to Jagat village located in the mid hills. On arrival at Jagat village transfer into the nice and simple lodge for an overnight stop in this interesting farm village.
From Jagat village start the first day walk on the gradual winding trail to Chamje, near the raging Marsyangdi River, and then cross towards the east bank into woodland, with views of Annapurna and Manaslu Mountain range of peaks, then following a wide path all the way to Tal Besi a nice village located on Marsyangdi valley, after a lunch stop another few hours walk reaches Dharapani village for overnight stop, situated on the junction of this Annapurna circuit and Manaslu circuit Trek route.
After a nice night at Dharapani, a morning walk along a wide trail into the tranquil rhododendron and pine forest and villages of Bagachap and Danque, then to Timang village with a grand view of Mt. Manaslu 8,163m / 26,781ft, after Timang village another hour walk leads to the village of Koto and then to Chame for the overnight stop, Chame a large major town of Manang area.
From Chame onwards walk leads into the cool and refreshing mountain air, as the morning walk leads through a charming forest of rhododendrons and pine trees following the Marshyangdi River upstream with short ups and downs path to Bhratang village, here walk climbs a winding uphill into fine woodlands to reach at Dhukure Pokhari for lunch stop, this place with few lodges overlooking views of Chulu’s and peak of Pisang including Pisang village below the Marsyangdi River valley, after a nice stop descend for two hours to Pisang village for overnight stop from here on with more Tibetan influence in culture, religion and way of daily traditional life.
Pisang is a mystical windswept village with awesome views of mountains and arid landscapes, from here onwards gain in altitude, as the morning walk leads through a pristine woodland with an hour climb to a ridge with fantastic views of Hongde village and its small airstrip beneath the mountains of Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu’s and Pisang peak, with a nice descent towards flat Marsyangdi River valley at Hongde village, from here slowly the tree lines disappear for barren, arid with cold and dry climate.
From here a picturesque walk leads to Braga village just before Manang, here worth a visit in its old monastery with old Buddhist relics, ancient wall paintings,s, and frescos, offering overwhelming views of Annapurna’s Himalaya, and then an hour walk reaches Manang village and check into a nice cozy lodge with magnificent views of snow-capped peaks that surround this village and the Manang valley.
An important rest day for acclimatization before heading high Thorang -la, at Manang with various options for a short hike, this large Tibetan-like village located on a wide windswept valley at the bank of Marsyangdi River below the massif Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range, a nice walk up for views of Gangapurna Glacier and Manang emerald glacial Lake one of the source of Marsyangdi River.
After a wonderful rest at Manang, the morning journey leads towards Ghunsang village on the winding uphill trail to Yak Kharka, an impressive walk at this high altitude with fabulous views of snow-capped mountains, then reaching Yak Kharka a small place with 3-4 lodges, offering incredible views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.
From Yak Kharka getting into much higher terrain towards Thorang-la, leading to cross a bridge with a climb along Jarjung river bank, on the narrow trail to reach Thorung Phedi, from an hour steep climb to the overnight stop at Thorang High Camp, to make it shorter for next day traverse over Thorang-la pass on time in the morning.
Today, the main highlight of this adventure, with an early breakfast setting off with a long undulating climb to the top of Thorang-la at 5,416 m / 17,700 ft, the highest of this journey. On reaching the top after a vigorous climb due to high altitude and thin air, greeted with awesome views of surrounding mountains from Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Mustang Himal to Annapurna II, III, and Gangapurna mountain range, after catching mind-blowing views descend to Muktinath at 3,800 meters. On reaching Muktinath for an overnight stop, in this holy place of Hindus and Buddhists the word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana or Liberation’.
Muktinath is a marvelous place with many good lodges, where pilgrims from India and Nepal visit once a year this holy spot of Muktinath with 108 water spouts, believed as the source of the Kali-Gandaki River, from here a long descent to Kali-Gandaki valley close to Kagbeni village, and then on the flat windy valley for some time to reach Jomsom town, the main town and headquarter of Mustang region with an airstrip which flies daily to Pokhara and Kathmandu only in the morning time, as afternoon can be very windy on this windswept terrain. After a brief stop, another 2 hours of nice walk reaches Marpha one of the charming villages of this region, which is a little gem, with whitewashed houses, paved streets, and many well-kept lodges.
Marpha is famous for apples and its products like cider, brandy, and juice.
After an enjoyable time in Marpha, a morning walk follows the Kaligandaki river downstream reaching Tukuche village, located beneath Tukuche peak and Dhaulagiri massif mountain, with fantastic views of Nilgiri’s peak and tumbling icefalls of Dhaualgiri’s East Face, after an hour walk from Tukuche to reach Larjung village, then crossing wide river bed, getting back to a forested area lined with pines, oaks and rhododendron trees, the path leads away from the river for a while then back to river bed before Kalapani village, Kalapani, another nice village with excellent surrounding and view of Mt. Annapurna I, Nilgiri’s and Dhaulagiri above the beautiful pine tree lines. A short pleasant walk from here reaches Lete village for the overnight stop.
Trek from Kalapani and Lete onwards leads to a dramatic change in vegetation, from dry and arid country to warmer paddy terraces that lead in between two giant mountains Dhaulagiri and Annapurna forming the world's deepest gorge Kaligandaki river valley. The first two-hour walk passes Ghasa villages through the cool forest leading across many settlements, lodges, and tea houses, the architectural style of houses changes with much ornately carved woodwork. This pleasant walk continues towards terraced paddy fields and in warm sub-tropical climate all the way to Tatopani passing beautiful waterfalls of Rupsi on route. Tatopani (Hot Spring) village the valley is quite constricted and it is quite warm with a sub-tropic climate and vegetation, Tatopani is another nice village with large hot spring pools just by the bank of the River Kaligandaki.
After an enjoyable time in Tatopani, the morning walk continues on the winding trail for an hour, to cross a bridge over the Kaligandaki River, and then our route diverts heading to a steeply terraced hillside, dotted with farms and villages, all the way through dense alpine forest reaching at Chitre, from here an hour climb to overnight stop at Ghorepani- Deurali village with fabulous views of world’s 07th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri towards North West, including Annapurna South and Vara-Shikar (Annapurna Fang), Ghorepani located on old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade Route which extends all the way to Upper Mustang and beyond Tibet, this village inhabited with Pun Magar tribe and Ghorepani is famous for Pun Hill viewpoint, offering a super panorama of world’s three highest mountains with striking sunrise and sunset.
Early morning before sunrise an hour's walk up to Pun-Hill at 3,190 meters, this wonderful hilltop, with a fantastic view of sunrise over the mountain range from Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu to Annapurna and as far as Ganesh Himal in the far eastern horizon including majestic Mt. Machhapuchhre “The Fish Tail” one of the most respected and unclimbed peak, after an enjoyable and impressive panorama walk back to Ghorepani through enchanting rhododendron forest, and then walk continues with a long descent to Ulleri on the stone paved steps all the way to the suspension bridge at Tirkhedhunga for overnight stop.
Today the final trekking to ends at Nayapul with a drive to Pokhara, The morning walk leads downhill on the gradual path most of the way passing many farm villages with beautiful views of waterfalls, then reaching a nice village of Bhirethati next to Modi River with views of Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail), from here half hour walk reaches Nayapul completing a walk of this great adventure, and then two hours interesting and scenic drive to the famous tourist spot in Pokhara for overnight stop near beautiful Lake Phewa.
Morning a scenic drive to Kathmandu, after a wonderful memorable trip in the high mountains of Annapurna area, then on reaching Kathmandu transfer to respective hotels with afternoon free at leisure.
Last day in Nepal with a wonderful memorable time in Himalaya trekking around Annapurna & Thorang –la with Team Himalaya and transfer to the airport for the flight back home or to respective destination.
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I have been very lucky to have trekked both the Annapurna Circuit and Langtang with Ganesh as my guide and we have become good friends. He is always very careful to make sure you are healthy and well-fed every day whilst trekking and any problems or concerns you may have, he sorts out immediately.
I can’t wait to get back in the mountains trekking with him!
We did the Annapurna Circuit Throng La Pass Trek trek with Team Himalaya. Dawa was our guide on this trek and he was amazing and very knowledgeable. He also knew how to communicate effectively with the teahouse management staff. Having no worries about lodging, food, and transportation made the whole trip so much more comfortable! If you are looking for an agency that can help you plan your Trekking in Nepal, highly recommend Team Himalaya & Guide Dawa.
We just completed a 16-day Annapurna Trek with Team Himalaya. We are a family of 4 and we all absolutely loved the adventure. The trek was just incredible. Challenging, especially the way to Throng La Pass, but absolutely worth it! The natural scenery is just stunning, nature is still the best. We learned a lot about flora and fauna, culture, and history of ethnic groups. The landscapes were amazing and everything was perfect, we didn’t have to worry about anything. Raj owner of Team Himalaya provides excellent service and he is always caring for the well-being of the clients. Very professional in his job and a reliable person. Our guide Kamal also took care of everything! He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We had a brilliant and awe-inspiring time on this beautiful trek. Highly recommend Trek and Company for a family adventure.
If you are thinking of hiking in Nepal, Raj is one of the best guides you can possibly have. With his knowledge of the routes paths, and people - he will take you on a cultural experience as you enjoy the beauty of the mountains. I will definitely be returning one fine day and calling upon Raj's expertise to plan my trip :)
I spent a wonderful 18-day trekking with Ganesh on the Annapurna Circuit. My friend who was with me became ill but Ganesh arranged for him to be escorted back to Pokhara safely. At all times I had complete confidence in Ganesh and his knowledge of the area made the trip even more enjoyable.
I hope to come to Nepal again and when I do I'll go with Team Himalaya.
What a fantastic trip with a cultural tour around Kathmandu and relaxing at scenic Pokhara, after an enjoyable Annapurna circuit short Trekking. The Annapurna circuit short trek was much better than we had expected, with good food and nice lovely lodges for overnight accommodations. It was hard to believe the mind-blowing scenery during the whole trek from the start to the end of the adventure.
It was truly an unforgettable trip Around Annapurna short Trekking, wished it never ended, but had to complete it on time. It was such a fantastic experience, the whole credit goes to the Team Himalaya guide and staff including the strong cheerful porters.
Thanks to Team Himalaya for such a wonderful trip Annapurna short Trek.
What a brilliant way to start the walks on Annapurna Circuit Trekking taking an exciting drive on bumpy mountain road. Very interesting journey, the walking trail was much better than we had expected, although with short ups and downs. The villages on the route were nice and beautiful adorned with Buddhist religious monuments of prayer walls and spinning wheels. Entering Manang Valley was amazing surrounded by the giant peaks of Annapurna and Chulu peaks and visiting the old Braga Monastery. It was interesting along with the views, the climb up to Thorang-La was quite challenging, but we made it. The walk around Kaligandaki was scenic in between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayas while entering the gorge. The guide told us that Lete areas are listed as the world's deepest gorge of Kaligandaki River. We had a refreshing moment at Tatopani in a hot-warm pool and the climb to Ghorepani and Poon Hill was spectacular. Overlooking stunning sunrise views over the chain of Himalayan peaks, was one of my best adventures.
Thank you Team Himalaya and guide, including the cheerful strong porters.
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Annapurna Circuit Trekking is by far the best trekking route in the north-western Himalayas of Nepal. Annapurna region of north-western Nepal is the most versatile trekking region in Nepal, and popularity-wise second only to the Everest region. The region is often described as the land of contrasts as it includes the country’s windiest, driest, and wettest places. The Annapurna circuit trekking route was open to trekkers only in 1977 AD, its beauty and wilderness are still preserved and intact in the purest form. The Annapurna circuit trekking experience will feel like a journey into the past, as time has stood still for centuries in the remote Himalayan regions of Nepal. The three-week-long Annapurna circuit Trek begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Pokhara is a famous tourist destination in its own right. As we commence our trek from Dharapani, we will pass through several beautiful villages on high hills that have successfully retained their culture and heritage amidst fleeting modernity. Throughout the trek, we will have splendid views of magnificent Himalayan ranges like Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Mt. Nilgiri. We will continue our trek northward towards the arid Tibetan plateau which is guarded by tall silver peaks. One of the main highlights of the entire Annapurna circuit trekking is the crossing of Thorong La Pass at an elevation of 5,416m. From the top of the pass, we can have great views of the entire Annapurna range along with other beautiful peaks like Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Yak Gawa, and Thorungstse – which will make a memorable moment.
In addition to relishing in the magical mountains, the Annapurna Circuit Trekking also offers the unique chance to visit the most famous alpine regions of Nepal – Mustang and Manang. While in the beautiful Manang district, we will be able to visit several pristine ice lakes including the Tilicho Lake at 4,919m which is also known as the lake at the highest elevation. Another highlight is the Mustang district – the land beyond the Himalayas. The most trekked region in Nepal – and rightly so –the region strikes a perfect blend of natural beauty and spirituality. Here, we will visit the Muktinath Temple, situated in the driest terrains in the lap of Mt. Dhaulagiri and above Kali Gandaki Gorge, the deepest in the world.
After commencing the Annapurna circuit trekking from Dharapani, we will trek through the Gurung settlements of Dharapani, Chame, and Pisang to reach Manang. After exploration of Manang and proper acclimatization, we will cross the enthralling Thorong-La Pass to reach the Mustang district. Once again after Mustang’s exploration, we will trek down to Tirkhedhunga through Marpha, Lete, Tatopani, and Ghorepani. The trek ends at Ghorepani from where we will return back to Kathmandu via Pokhara. Since it is a high-altitude trek, trekkers need to be in good physical health and preferably have previous trekking experiences. Upon returning to Kathmandu, we have a sightseeing day tour planned for you. We will visit some of the most exquisite and significant religious monuments of the Eastern civilization such as PashupatiNath, SwayambhuNath, Durbar Squares, and so on.
On arrival meet our TH staff for a courtesy transfer to respective hotels in the heart of Kathmandu at the Thamel area, an interesting place for shopping and having meals in one of the many world-class restaurants, pubs, and bakeries. Our guide will inform you of details regarding the trek to Around Annapurna Circuit Trek.
A scenic long drive of 8 hours to Jagat village, which is quite interesting on Nepal’s main highway following the Trisuli river for a while and then heading west with views of Ganesh, Langtang Himal, and Annapurna, Manaslu range of peaks. On reaching Dumre in the middle of the Kathmandu / Pokhara highway, our route diverts towards Jagat passing the large town of Beshisar and then on the dirt jeep road to Jagat village located in the mid hills. On arrival at Jagat village transfer into the nice and simple lodge for an overnight stop in this interesting farm village.
From Jagat village start the first day walk on the gradual winding trail to Chamje, near the raging Marsyangdi River, and then cross towards the east bank into woodland, with views of Annapurna and Manaslu Mountain range of peaks, then following a wide path all the way to Tal Besi a nice village located on Marsyangdi valley, after a lunch stop another few hours walk reaches Dharapani village for overnight stop, situated on the junction of this Annapurna circuit and Manaslu circuit Trek route.
After a nice night at Dharapani, a morning walk along a wide trail into the tranquil rhododendron and pine forest and villages of Bagachap and Danque, then to Timang village with a grand view of Mt. Manaslu 8,163m / 26,781ft, after Timang village another hour walk leads to the village of Koto and then to Chame for the overnight stop, Chame a large major town of Manang area.
From Chame onwards walk leads into the cool and refreshing mountain air, as the morning walk leads through a charming forest of rhododendrons and pine trees following the Marshyangdi River upstream with short ups and downs path to Bhratang village, here walk climbs a winding uphill into fine woodlands to reach at Dhukure Pokhari for lunch stop, this place with few lodges overlooking views of Chulu’s and peak of Pisang including Pisang village below the Marsyangdi River valley, after a nice stop descend for two hours to Pisang village for overnight stop from here on with more Tibetan influence in culture, religion and way of daily traditional life.
Pisang is a mystical windswept village with awesome views of mountains and arid landscapes, from here onwards gain in altitude, as the morning walk leads through a pristine woodland with an hour climb to a ridge with fantastic views of Hongde village and its small airstrip beneath the mountains of Annapurna II and III, Gangapurna Chulu’s and Pisang peak, with a nice descent towards flat Marsyangdi River valley at Hongde village, from here slowly the tree lines disappear for barren, arid with cold and dry climate.
From here a picturesque walk leads to Braga village just before Manang, here worth a visit in its old monastery with old Buddhist relics, ancient wall paintings,s, and frescos, offering overwhelming views of Annapurna’s Himalaya, and then an hour walk reaches Manang village and check into a nice cozy lodge with magnificent views of snow-capped peaks that surround this village and the Manang valley.
An important rest day for acclimatization before heading high Thorang -la, at Manang with various options for a short hike, this large Tibetan-like village located on a wide windswept valley at the bank of Marsyangdi River below the massif Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range, a nice walk up for views of Gangapurna Glacier and Manang emerald glacial Lake one of the source of Marsyangdi River.
After a wonderful rest at Manang, the morning journey leads towards Ghunsang village on the winding uphill trail to Yak Kharka, an impressive walk at this high altitude with fabulous views of snow-capped mountains, then reaching Yak Kharka a small place with 3-4 lodges, offering incredible views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.
From Yak Kharka getting into much higher terrain towards Thorang-la, leading to cross a bridge with a climb along Jarjung river bank, on the narrow trail to reach Thorung Phedi, from an hour steep climb to the overnight stop at Thorang High Camp, to make it shorter for next day traverse over Thorang-la pass on time in the morning.
Today, the main highlight of this adventure, with an early breakfast setting off with a long undulating climb to the top of Thorang-la at 5,416 m / 17,700 ft, the highest of this journey. On reaching the top after a vigorous climb due to high altitude and thin air, greeted with awesome views of surrounding mountains from Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Mustang Himal to Annapurna II, III, and Gangapurna mountain range, after catching mind-blowing views descend to Muktinath at 3,800 meters. On reaching Muktinath for an overnight stop, in this holy place of Hindus and Buddhists the word Muktinath literally means ‘the place for Nirvana or Liberation’.
Muktinath is a marvelous place with many good lodges, where pilgrims from India and Nepal visit once a year this holy spot of Muktinath with 108 water spouts, believed as the source of the Kali-Gandaki River, from here a long descent to Kali-Gandaki valley close to Kagbeni village, and then on the flat windy valley for some time to reach Jomsom town, the main town and headquarter of Mustang region with an airstrip which flies daily to Pokhara and Kathmandu only in the morning time, as afternoon can be very windy on this windswept terrain. After a brief stop, another 2 hours of nice walk reaches Marpha one of the charming villages of this region, which is a little gem, with whitewashed houses, paved streets, and many well-kept lodges.
Marpha is famous for apples and its products like cider, brandy, and juice.
After an enjoyable time in Marpha, a morning walk follows the Kaligandaki river downstream reaching Tukuche village, located beneath Tukuche peak and Dhaulagiri massif mountain, with fantastic views of Nilgiri’s peak and tumbling icefalls of Dhaualgiri’s East Face, after an hour walk from Tukuche to reach Larjung village, then crossing wide river bed, getting back to a forested area lined with pines, oaks and rhododendron trees, the path leads away from the river for a while then back to river bed before Kalapani village, Kalapani, another nice village with excellent surrounding and view of Mt. Annapurna I, Nilgiri’s and Dhaulagiri above the beautiful pine tree lines. A short pleasant walk from here reaches Lete village for the overnight stop.
Trek from Kalapani and Lete onwards leads to a dramatic change in vegetation, from dry and arid country to warmer paddy terraces that lead in between two giant mountains Dhaulagiri and Annapurna forming the world's deepest gorge Kaligandaki river valley. The first two-hour walk passes Ghasa villages through the cool forest leading across many settlements, lodges, and tea houses, the architectural style of houses changes with much ornately carved woodwork. This pleasant walk continues towards terraced paddy fields and in warm sub-tropical climate all the way to Tatopani passing beautiful waterfalls of Rupsi on route. Tatopani (Hot Spring) village the valley is quite constricted and it is quite warm with a sub-tropic climate and vegetation, Tatopani is another nice village with large hot spring pools just by the bank of the River Kaligandaki.
After an enjoyable time in Tatopani, the morning walk continues on the winding trail for an hour, to cross a bridge over the Kaligandaki River, and then our route diverts heading to a steeply terraced hillside, dotted with farms and villages, all the way through dense alpine forest reaching at Chitre, from here an hour climb to overnight stop at Ghorepani- Deurali village with fabulous views of world’s 07th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri towards North West, including Annapurna South and Vara-Shikar (Annapurna Fang), Ghorepani located on old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade Route which extends all the way to Upper Mustang and beyond Tibet, this village inhabited with Pun Magar tribe and Ghorepani is famous for Pun Hill viewpoint, offering a super panorama of world’s three highest mountains with striking sunrise and sunset.
Early morning before sunrise an hour's walk up to Pun-Hill at 3,190 meters, this wonderful hilltop, with a fantastic view of sunrise over the mountain range from Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu to Annapurna and as far as Ganesh Himal in the far eastern horizon including majestic Mt. Machhapuchhre “The Fish Tail” one of the most respected and unclimbed peak, after an enjoyable and impressive panorama walk back to Ghorepani through enchanting rhododendron forest, and then walk continues with a long descent to Ulleri on the stone paved steps all the way to the suspension bridge at Tirkhedhunga for overnight stop.
Today the final trekking to ends at Nayapul with a drive to Pokhara, The morning walk leads downhill on the gradual path most of the way passing many farm villages with beautiful views of waterfalls, then reaching a nice village of Bhirethati next to Modi River with views of Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail), from here half hour walk reaches Nayapul completing a walk of this great adventure, and then two hours interesting and scenic drive to the famous tourist spot in Pokhara for overnight stop near beautiful Lake Phewa.
Morning a scenic drive to Kathmandu, after a wonderful memorable trip in the high mountains of Annapurna area, then on reaching Kathmandu transfer to respective hotels with afternoon free at leisure.
Last day in Nepal with a wonderful memorable time in Himalaya trekking around Annapurna & Thorang –la with Team Himalaya and transfer to the airport for the flight back home or to respective destination.
Team Himalaya's list of outdoor equipment requirements is in the following list order depending upon the type of holidays chosen leisure tours, moderate, adventurous to challenging trekking, and climbs.
Gear required depends upon the season of travel as well as the grade of travel and trekking as Nepal is for all seasons except the wet months of July to mid-September when few travelers visit Nepal.
For Simple Sightseeing Tours in Kathmandu and beyond:
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Dear Guest and Travelers to Nepal and other Himalayan destinations, please make sure that you have understood our Terms and conditions, after having read carefully the mutual contract and legal process, which will certainly keep our friendly relation between us for the long term.
After selecting the trip of your choice from our varied programs and itineraries, the first step in the booking procedure you are requested to fill out our booking form and send it after completion with 20 % as a non-refundable deposit for the entire Nepal Trip.
Along with the completed form, you are required to e-mail your passport copy and flight Ticket with all details to us in the Kathmandu office at Team Himalaya (info@teamhimalaya.com).
Upon receiving your passport copy and details with the completed booking form Plus your non-refundable deposit, we will proceed and send you a final affirmation receipt with acknowledgment.
All deposits are required for selected and chosen trips on per per-person basis, we will inform you by e-mail regarding the direct deposit procedure and details.
As per the booking and Trip money transfer, service charges of respective banks might apply and they should be paid at the time of deposit.
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We accept Visa or MasterCard only with a 4% surcharge added as a processing fee on credit cards and wire Transfers as a service charged by the Banks.
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The remaining due balance for all Nepal Trips should be paid and cleared upon arrival.
The remaining balance for other Himalayan countries like Bhutan, and Tibet, and all multi-country tours needs to be cleared within 35 days prior to your trip departure dates.
Team Himalaya Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd reserves the right to cancel your trip if the full amount is not paid on time.
In certain circumstances, we will accept your last-hour booking a minimum of a week prior to the tour departure date for all the trips, in this case, full payment is required.
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03: Refund & Cancellation:
No refund will be made by the company for the 20% deposit amount in case of cancellation of your trip for any whatsoever or other reasons.
After having paid the full amount of any selected trip, you are entitled to incur a refund in case you want to cancel your trip by informing us earliest as possible to make the charge reasonable as per the company rules and regulations.
Still, the cancellation charge is invoiced to you. Written notification of your cancellation should be made to cancel any trip. Nevertheless, you have imposed a cancellation charge as advised below:-
60 days or more deposit retained
45 – 50 days before departure 50%
30 – 40 days before departure 75%
20 days before departure 100%
04: Extra Supplement Charge:
Team Himalaya Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd tour/trek packages, rooms, or tents are provided on twin sharing basis. Thus, a single room supplement charge will be imposed as extra for a client who does not have another tour participant to share a room/tent with. It also applies to clients who need a single supplement in tents/rooms in a hotel or lodge.
05: Early return from any Tours or Treks:
No refund will be entertained to clients on early return from our trips due to personal domestic/medical or personal problems from any other trips regardless of whatever portions remain unused in the itinerary.
06: Amendment in Trip Cost:
Team Himalaya Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd. reserves the right to revise or change the trip costing rate posted on our website, under any circumstances, or on the pressure of various external factors beyond our control, for instance, changes in exchange rate, government action, etc. inflation, however assuring that we will put our effort as much possible to keep the present cost rate as it is.
07: Unforeseen Circumstances:
If the company have to cancel the respective trip due to unforeseen circumstances like natural disasters, political conflict, unfavorable climate, broken trail, and roads, etc., we will refer you for an alternative trip of similar types and standard.
Even if this doesn’t suit and fit your likes and interests, all trip prices paid by you to our company will be refunded with some administration and trip arrangement charge of 15 to 20 % depending upon the trip chosen.
Please note, any other expenses incurred by you as a result of this booking are entirely your responsibility.
08: Travel / Medical Insurance:
We strongly suggest and recommend all booking Clients acquire Travel and Medical Insurance as a compulsion in all our tours and trekking and climbing trips. It should include adequate protection for tour/trekking/climbing/rafting or any other adventure sports with duration to cover personal injury, death, medical expenses, and repatriation or emergency evacuation expenses by any means of transportation such as helicopter rescue, air ambulance and adequate cover for baggage.
09: Health & Fitness:
All our Treks and Tours require sound health and a level of fitness before signing the booking with us, the client should always check with your local Doctor or Physician regarding your health and fitness before the trip departs to Himalayan destinations.
It’s solely the client’s responsibility to inform Team Himalaya Treks & Expeditions of any pre-existing medical condition or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your required medical attention, which may affect your capability to travel on the trips booked with us.
Children and Elderly people:
An authorized guardian by the parents must accompany all travelers under the age of sixteen.
A person of more than 70 years of age, although in good health still needs a partner, family member, or friends to accompany him/her.
If you have any queries regarding age and suitability, please contact us for further information.
10: Nepal / Tibet Visas & Passport Conditions:
It is important that all clients should have a valid passport with at least six months of validity from the return date of travel.
Nepal visas can be obtained from the Nepal Consulate or Embassy in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. The costs of Nepalese visas are the sole responsibility of clients. All clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity from the return date. As you are unable to obtain visas to Tibet you need to send your passport details to Team Himalaya Treks & Expeditions for visa applications to travel in Tibet, we require this information at least three weeks prior to departure.
11: Risk and Liabilities:
Team Himalaya's main concern is your safety and satisfaction including our staff welfare, therefore we carry out all our assignments sincerely & honestly to ensure your holiday a Hassel hassle-free without any problems.
Nevertheless, unless stated otherwise, the trip may be changed under uncertain and inherent circumstances such as landslides, roadblocks, floods, heavy snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delayed arrival, sickness or accidents, etc. Any extra cost incurred there is your personal responsibility and should be borne on the spot.
Flight Delay/Cancellation:
Possibility of domestic flight delay or postponement due to bad weather in Himalayan regions which happens sometimes, in particular around Everest region Lukla, Phaplu, Annapurna / Mustang / Manang region Humde, Jomsom and on the Far West Dolpa, Simikot and Jumla region and on Far East sector Tumlingtar, and Taplejung area.
Trekking in remote areas or in as described above, especially during the off-season, you are highly advised to reserve extra days to prepare for some delays and avoid frustrating consequences.
In case of flight cancellation pre-tour/post-tour, you need to bear accommodation and food costs yourself.
12: Our Responsible Adventure Policy:
Our entire tour/trekking guide representing Team Himalaya Treks & Expeditions deserves all authority during tours and trekking/rafting or on climbs.
Team Himalaya Treks & Expeditions will ensure to make every effort comfortable and satisfactory in all our trips, but one must understand that Himalayan or Third World and Developing Countries like Nepal cannot afford much of Western and highly timed facilities sometimes depending upon the area of travel, however, we will try our best to make your travel enjoyable with memorable time while with us.
Weather is another factor that directly impacts some trips, hence, patience in mind, enthusiasm, and proper preparation before heading is a must.
Your personal belongings:
On any account, we’re not responsible for any loss or damage of your baggage/luggage or property even when it is shouldered by our porters, ponies, or vehicles. Our trip escorts and guides will provide necessary safety precautions so that this does not arise while with us.
Papers & Documents:
All necessary papers and documents should be presented in sequence for example to issue visas, necessary permits, etc. We’re not accountable in case of any trip formality not being completed in time before the trip departs in the absence of essential papers and documents.
TONY CLARKE, KENT
8th Aug, 2022
I have been very lucky to have trekked both the Annapurna Circuit and Langtang with Ganesh as my guide and we have become good friends. He is always very careful to make sure you are healthy and well-fed every day whilst trekking and any problems or concerns you may have, he sorts out immediately.
I can’t wait to get back in the mountains trekking with him!
We did the Annapurna Circuit Throng La Pass Trek trek with Team Himalaya. Dawa was our guide on this trek and he was amazing and very knowledgeable. He also knew how to communicate effectively with the teahouse management staff. Having no worries about lodging, food, and transportation made the whole trip so much more comfortable! If you are looking for an agency that can help you plan your Trekking in Nepal, highly recommend Team Himalaya & Guide Dawa.
Annapurna Circuit Throng La Pass Trek
18th Nov, 2021
We just completed a 16-day Annapurna Trek with Team Himalaya. We are a family of 4 and we all absolutely loved the adventure. The trek was just incredible. Challenging, especially the way to Throng La Pass, but absolutely worth it! The natural scenery is just stunning, nature is still the best. We learned a lot about flora and fauna, culture, and history of ethnic groups. The landscapes were amazing and everything was perfect, we didn’t have to worry about anything. Raj owner of Team Himalaya provides excellent service and he is always caring for the well-being of the clients. Very professional in his job and a reliable person. Our guide Kamal also took care of everything! He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We had a brilliant and awe-inspiring time on this beautiful trek. Highly recommend Trek and Company for a family adventure.
Annapurna Circuit Trek
24th May, 2022
If you are thinking of hiking in Nepal, Raj is one of the best guides you can possibly have. With his knowledge of the routes paths, and people - he will take you on a cultural experience as you enjoy the beauty of the mountains. I will definitely be returning one fine day and calling upon Raj's expertise to plan my trip :)
Sodinta main
9th Jul, 2021
I spent a wonderful 18-day trekking with Ganesh on the Annapurna Circuit. My friend who was with me became ill but Ganesh arranged for him to be escorted back to Pokhara safely. At all times I had complete confidence in Ganesh and his knowledge of the area made the trip even more enjoyable.
I hope to come to Nepal again and when I do I'll go with Team Himalaya.
van tian tam
20th Oct, 2019
What a fantastic trip with a cultural tour around Kathmandu and relaxing at scenic Pokhara, after an enjoyable Annapurna circuit short Trekking. The Annapurna circuit short trek was much better than we had expected, with good food and nice lovely lodges for overnight accommodations. It was hard to believe the mind-blowing scenery during the whole trek from the start to the end of the adventure.
It was truly an unforgettable trip Around Annapurna short Trekking, wished it never ended, but had to complete it on time. It was such a fantastic experience, the whole credit goes to the Team Himalaya guide and staff including the strong cheerful porters.
Thanks to Team Himalaya for such a wonderful trip Annapurna short Trek.
Pham Van Can
23rd Feb, 2021
What a brilliant way to start the walks on Annapurna Circuit Trekking taking an exciting drive on bumpy mountain road. Very interesting journey, the walking trail was much better than we had expected, although with short ups and downs. The villages on the route were nice and beautiful adorned with Buddhist religious monuments of prayer walls and spinning wheels. Entering Manang Valley was amazing surrounded by the giant peaks of Annapurna and Chulu peaks and visiting the old Braga Monastery. It was interesting along with the views, the climb up to Thorang-La was quite challenging, but we made it. The walk around Kaligandaki was scenic in between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayas while entering the gorge. The guide told us that Lete areas are listed as the world's deepest gorge of Kaligandaki River. We had a refreshing moment at Tatopani in a hot-warm pool and the climb to Ghorepani and Poon Hill was spectacular. Overlooking stunning sunrise views over the chain of Himalayan peaks, was one of my best adventures.
Thank you Team Himalaya and guide, including the cheerful strong porters.
Denis Komstroy
26th May, 2017
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