Annapurna Circuit Trek – 14 days

Overview of Annapurna Circuit Trek – 14 days

Annapurna Circuit Trek 14 days is one of the best treks in Nepal. Compared to other trekking routes, it offers greater natural diversity in a relatively small amount of time. Annapurna Sanctuary is home to some of the rarest species of animals, plants, and birds.

The snow-capped mountains of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges make the visit to the Annapurna region a memorable affair.

The best part of the trek is crossing the Thorong La Pass (5,416 m). Annapurna Circuit Trek provides an experience of deadly mountain crevasses, high mountain passes, Buddhist shrines, ancient Hindu Temples, beautiful villages, and cultivated terraced farms.

The 14 days of Annapurna Circuit trekking starts at Besisahar (820 m/2,690 ft), which is the lowest altitude place on the trek. The highest point of the trek is Thorong La Pass (5,416 m/17,769 ft). This Annapurna Circuit Trek 14-day requires some prior experience of trekking in the mountains.

While We cross the Thorangla we descend all the way to Muktinath for an overnight stay. Muktinath is one of the pilgrimage towns derived from the name of Muktinath Temple. This is one of the famous Hindu temples in Nepal. Many Nepali and Indian devotees Visit this temple every month.

The next day is our last in Jomsom and we fly to Pokhara directly another morning. Annapurna Circuit Trek 19 days includes a further hike from Jomsom to Nayapul and then a drive to Pokhara.

Annapurna Circuit Trek 14 days Trip Route: Kathmandu- Besisahar- Chyamje- Manang- Thorong La- Muktinath- Jomsom- Fly to Pokhara- Kathmandu

Best Month: September to December and March to May.

In an intrinsic, exploring the hiking sport from the Annapurna Base Camp. You can join the Annapurna Circuit Trek which is tailored to your interests if you want to travel in a circle around the Annapurna region.

For the undisturbed path and nature-preserved trek, you can also join the Mardi Himal trek with short Annapurna in a short period of time for the adventure. The nine-day Annapurna Family Hike and the ten-day Panorama Trek are two other alternatives to the ABC Walk.

Annapurna Circuit trek 14 days important Note:

We prioritize your safety all the time while traveling with Ambition Himalaya Treks & Expeditions. We want our valuable guests and staff to be safe thus we have given full authority to your tour leaders to modify, cancel, or update any part of the itinerary if it is considered necessary due to safety concerns.

Ambition Himalaya promises that we will do our best to stick with the planned itinerary. However, natural disasters, weather disturbances, health conditions, or any other mishap may force us to change the planned itinerary and we hope you understand these concerns. Our leaders will give you the necessary information and discuss it with you before changing the itinerary.

Best Season

There is no best season for the Annapurna Circuit Trek as this trek is wonderful with remarkable views in all seasons: winter, summer, spring, and autumn. However, if your main objective is to witness the massive mountain views from different vantage points, then traveling in the spring and autumn seasons is best.

The dry weather, pleasant long sunny days, clear vision, minimal humidity, and clouds are the favorable conditions in these seasons. Occurrence of snowfall or rainfall is probably absent ensuring unobstructed views of beautiful mountains and landscapes.

In addition, the warm temperature ranging between 7 to 24 degrees Celsius creates an agreeable atmosphere for long day hikes. The forests are painted with red and pink flowers. The melody created by the chirping of different birds and the remarkable sights of incredible animals will entertain you all along the trail.

In winter months from December to February, the temperature can drop to -20 degrees Celsius. The high-altitude areas of Thorong la Pass, High Camp, and Jomsom are often enveloped in thick layers f of snow. In the monsoon months of June, July, and August, the mountains often hide behind dense clouds.

The day often begins with heavy rainfall that can cause landslides, and slippery trails, particularly in Dharapani and Chame. However, the Manang and Jomsom regions being in rain shadow are particularly dry even on Monsoon days.

Our company will organize this trek in all seasons with better preparation, equipment, and a well-planned itinerary. Please contact us for your adventure in the Annapurna circuit trek and any other queries.

Difficulty

Our 14-day Annapurna circuit trek is a moderately difficult trek that doesn’t involve major technical challenges that you cannot tackle. Our expedition begins from the flat plain of Kathmandu taking you through various landscapes: rock gorges, pine forests, and prairies. As the trek days progress, your route will be uphill sometimes involving steep descends as well.

The highest elevation you will reach in this trek is Thorong La Pass which stands tall at 5416 m above sea level. Therefore, a little training before leaving for this journey wouldn’t be bad. You can even go for a mountain walk in your country for a few days so you can prepare yourself to face long day hikes and climbs.

This will allow you to increase your physical and mental endurance so you can deal with any unforeseen events that may occur in the high-altitude zone.

Altitude Sickness

No doubt, the Annapurna circuit trek will take you to challenging heights of more than 5000 m. Generally, the human body needs time to adapt to the thin air of these higher-elevation zones. If the body doesn’t get ample time to adapt, the body goes through several symptoms of altitude sickness.

Usually, many trekkers experience altitude sickness symptoms from the elevation of 2500 m. such as headache, nausea, lack of sleep, rapid heartbeat, etc. Therefore, to prevent the altitude sickness, you need to follow some steps such as:

• Climbing regularly at a slow pace, do not climb too quickly even if your body says so.
• Remember, even if you have trekked earlier in a higher altitude area of Nepal, it doesn’t mean you will not feel the symptoms of altitude sickness. So don’t take it lightly.
• If you feel unwell, do not hide the information from your guide. Take a pill of paracetamol if you have a mild headache. If the problems persist, descend to lower heights at once.
• You can take a tablet of Diamox in the morning after breakfast to prevent the onset of the symptoms. But remember, this medication is a diuretic so taking a lot of fluids and frequent urination is very important.
• We have planned a rest day at Manang which is very vital to avoid the risks of altitude sickness. You can spend the day exploring the village and giving your body much-needed rest and adjustment.

What to expect?

Annapurna Circuit Trek offers a great naturalistic experience with infinite beauty. That’s why, this trek is more popular than any other trek in Nepal, even more than the Everest Base Camp trek.

This trek will take you through routes that are not complicated but which take you to a considerable altitude of more than 5000 m. you will traverse through numerous ecosystems that keep on transforming as you continue moving forward. From the jungle to the rice fields, from the coniferous forests to the meadows and ice.

You will cross numerous suspension bridges and pass through the trail shining all along with colorful Mani Walls and prayer flags. The roaring waterfalls and rivers will accompany you all along taking you to the beautiful Annapurna Mountain.

The subtropical Marshyangdi valley, its terraced rice fields, and the airy shrubs of Manang will welcome you as you move along. At the mighty Thorong La Pass and High Camp, you will spend your time amid alpine, rocky terrain with snowfields here and there.

The latter days take us to the most religious Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims of Muktinath. The spiritual eternity we experience here feels as if it is really connecting our souls to God. Further descent takes us to Kagbeni where we can visit the medieval period monastery.

Further down in the village of Jomsom, we will witness the impressive scenery of Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri. Then a short stay in Pokhara gives us the chance to observe the lively atmosphere of Pokhara. Then in Kathmandu, an opportunity to wander in the tourist center of Thamel and shop for some Nepali art.

Our Annapurna Circuit trek is truly a varied itinerary that takes you through interesting villages allowing you to come in contact with the locals who stand out for their great hospitality.

Accommodation, Food, and Transportation

Our Annapurna circuit trek package provides all-inclusive support fulfilling all your accommodation, food, and transportation requirements from the beginning to the end of your trek. At the International airport, our driver will pick you up and transport you to our hotel in the Capital.

In Kathmandu and Pokhara, we will accommodate you in standard lodging on a twin-sharing basis. The hotels in these cities provide cozy rooms with attached bathrooms ensuring your privacy and comfort. Our accommodation in the city also includes complimentary breakfast every morning with numerous options.

For lunch and dinner, there are wide range of restaurants from budget-friendly options to more expensive ones. Delight in any type of cuisine from Nepali, Indian, Chinese, Italian, Continental to Newari and Tibetan.

As the trek commences, we will drive you to Chamje in a public bus so you have a chance to interact with locals and taste the rustic lifestyle of Nepal. If you wish to save time, we can also drive you in a private jeep but it will cost you an additional fee.

Until the entire trek, you will stay in the very best lodging or guest houses of the village where we spend the night. They may be quite rustic made from wood or stone with basic rooms. They have a common dining area where you can gather around and interact with other travelers and share each other’s stories.

These lodges also guarantee hot showers thanks to the small solar systems installed. There is no lack of electricity for charging your devices but all the services may cost you a few dollars from 1 to 3.

Regarding food options, we will provide breakfast and dinner in the lodge where we retire, and lunch at the lodge along the trail. For breakfast, you can have an omelet, boiled egg, bread, jam, chapati, or pancake.

You can also try some black forest cake or fresh apple pie. For lunch, the famous lentil soup as Dal, white rice as vat, and Vegetables Tarkari are always there. Or, you can also try the most loved Momo, Pizza, or Thukpa. The lodges also provide beers, soft drinks, tea, and coffee but they can cost you a few Nepali rupees.

After descending to Jomsom, we will take you to Pokhara on a domestic flight so you can have the rest of the day to spend in Pokhara. The next day, we will take you to the capital in the comfortable deluxe or AC tourist bus. If you prefer a flight, we can also make arrangements but at an additional cost.

On your departure day, our driver will take you from the hotel to the airport ending our service.