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Annapurna Circuit Trek (5416m/17469ft)

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The Annapurna circuit trekking is extraordinary compared to other significant distance mountain trekking on the planet and extraordinary compared to other trekking in Nepal. The round trip Annapurna journey goes for 20 days to stroll the whole distance. In the event that your beginning stage is from Kathmandu, it requires 24 days. The Annapurna circuit trekking can likewise be altered for those with restricted time or wishing to test just a piece of the Annapurna circuit trekking. There are not many alternatives accessible, for example, the half Annapurna circuit trekking with the choice to fly out from Manang or Jomsom. There is an alternative to visit wonderful Tilicho Lake at the base of heavenly Tilicho top as a piece of half Annapurna circuit journey if taking into account that choice you would fly-out from Manang. Along the Annapurna circuit, you cross the almost 5000m pass of Thorung La. Another variety is to fly out from Jomsom, this adds an additional measurement to the experience of traveling in Nepal. You will be graced by visiting Mukinath and Jarakot, which are Buddhist towns with enchanting Tibetan characters. and can be joined with additional exercises in Pokhara, for example, paragliding or wilderness boating.

Those with time to trek the whole Annapurna circuit trip will be compensated with the experience of trekking the most profound valley in Nepal the Kali Gandaki Valley which is cut out cutting it in the middle of two 8000m pinnacles Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. In the event that your beginning stage is from Kathmandu, it requires 24 days. The Annapurna circuit trekking can likewise be altered for those with restricted time or wishing to test just a piece of the Annapurna circuit trekking. There are not many alternatives accessible, for example, the half Annapurna circuit trekking with the choice to fly out from Manang or Jomsom. There is an alternative to visit wonderful Tilicho Lake at the base of heavenly Tilicho top as a piece of half Annapurna circuit journey if taking into account that choice you would fly-out from Manang. Along the Annapurna circuit, you cross the almost 5000m pass of Thorung La. Another variety is to fly out from Jomsom, this adds an additional measurement to the experience of traveling in Nepal. You will be graced by visiting Muktinath and Jarakot, which are Buddhist towns with enchanting Tibetan characters.

Those with time to trek the whole Annapurna circuit trip will be compensated with the experience of trekking the most profound valley in Nepal the Kali Gandaki Valley which is cut out cutting it in the middle of two 8000m pinnacles Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

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Facts of the Trip

Highest access: (5416m/17469ft)

Duration: 16 Days

Group Size: 01-10 persons per Group.

Co-ordinates: 28°47′41″N 83°56′15″E

Location: Annapurna Region

Country: Nepal

Airport: TIA (Kathmandu)

Departure From: Kathmandu

Grade: Strenuous Trek

Accommodation: Three star to five star as request

Meals: During The Trek (B,L,D) , B/B plan in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Transportation: Private car,Flights

Best season: (Autumn)September to December and (Spring)March to May

Major Activity: Trekking/Hiking

Include Activity: Sights trips of Kathmandu and Pokhara

Culture: Gurung and Thakali

Mode of Travel: Tea house

Himalayan sights: Annapurna, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri

  • Itinerary Details
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  • Price for the trip
  • How to Book?
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to request category hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (1350m/4430ft)

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (823m/2700ft, 08hrs) overnight at lodge.

Day 03: Treks from Beshishahar to Bahundanda (1305m/4281ft, 06hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 04: Treks from Bahundanda to Chamje (1430m/4,692ft, 06hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 05: Treks from chamje to Dharapani (1860m/6,103ft, 06hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 06: Treks from Dharapani to Chame (2670m/9,055ft, 05-06hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 07: Treks from Chame to Pisang (3100m/10,170ft, 05hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 08: Treks from Pisang to Manang (3440m/11,286ft, 05-06hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 09: Acclimatization Day at Manang ( Prepare for passing the Thorong La Pass) lodge accommodation.

Day 10: Treks from Manang to Yak Kharka (4350m/14,272ft, 04hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 11: Treks from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4420m/14,501ft, 04hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 12: Treks from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3850m/12,631ft) via Thorong La Pass (5416m/17770ft, 07 hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 13: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2700m/8,858ft, 04hrs) lodge accommodation.

Day 14: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (950M/3,116ft.) and transfer to Hotel, Overnight at Hotel accommodation.

Day 15: Drive or flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes about seven hours  by tourist bus and; 25 minutes by flight,overnight at Hotel accommodation, farewell dinner with culture program In the Evening.

Day 16:Drop to Airport for final departure, alternatively join other activities.

Price For the Trip

  • The cost of this trek depends on the group size.
  • The cost can affect the numbers of Guides and Porters.
  • The cost depends on request category hotel accommodation in KTM & PKR
  • The cost depends on Mode of transportation (Private Car, flight or tourist bus)
  • The Itinerary can be change on your desires.
  • The Itinerary mentioned above is from Airport to Airport Service.
  • The Itinerary can design according to your Budget and time.
  • Please contact us for up to Date, Cost and the Duration.

The services we provide in the package
(Cost Includes):

  • To ensure your safety and avoid the natural panic of people entering a new destination for the first time, Satori Adventures provides pick-up and drop services from international and domestic airports on your arrivals and departures. 
  • Representatives of Satori adventures will be waiting for you on arrival at both domestic and international airports with a Satori banner with your placard so that you can easily find our person. Satori's identity card will accompany the person for your confirmation. 
  • According to the above trekking package schedule, Satori Adventures will arrange Three nights demanded category (from tourist star to five-star) of hotel accommodations in Kathmandu and Pokhara. 
  • Satori Adventures will provide Experienced and government authorized (licensed holder) high altitude trekking guide during the trekking period.  
  • Surface transportation will only be included during the trekking and major city for members as per the itinerary.  
  • According to the schedule program, Satori Adventures arranged regular flight tickets from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides. 
  • Apart from Camping trekking, Satori Adventures Will provide you with a lovely tea house (except chain hotels) to stay in and eat during the trekking. 
  • Most of the trekking trail, lunch is done on the way between the starting and ending the day of hiking while dinner and breakfast at the tea house where you have your overnight stay. Satori Adventures provides a clean and fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee at the tea house's menu throughout the trekking. 
  • We will provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trekking, taking care of your comfort and health to not have a cold problem and do not weigh too much on international flights. 
  • Satori Adventures allow up to 15kg of personal trekking equipment per person during the flight onboard and the trekking period carried by porter or yak or mules. 
  • As Annapurna Circuit  is at the Annapurna Conservation territory, Satori adventures provide you a permit for Annapurna Conservation Area. 
  • The Trekkers' Information Management Systems permit issued by the trekking agency association of Nepal is required to enter the area of Annapurna Conservation Area, so Satori adventures provide you a TIMS permit too. 
  • As far as possible, we will provide you weather reports throughout the trekking period. 
  • Satori Adventures provides all wages, clinical, equipment, and accidental insurance for all elaborate trekking staff. 
  • We provide first aid medical kits for the group and the staff, taking care of your climbing and health safety. 
  • Trekking trails are often inaccessible and far from information, communication, and transportation in the Himalayas, so that information communication is a significant factor for safety and a successful trip. That's why Satori Adventures provides satellite phones with your trekking guide in case of emergency required. 
  • During your trekking, satori adventures offer you clean, Nutritious, and fresh food at the tea house.  
  • Satori Adventure always has a concern and top priority about our trekking guides, cooks, porters, and involved trekking staff safety during the period of trekking. For this reason, we always do medical insurance, helicopter evacuation insurance, and treatment insurance for all engaged staff with a reputed insurance company. 
  • For your convenience, we always provide maps of related trekking trails.  
  • The above offer price includes our official service charges, government charges, and all taxes and vat. Except for the above amount, there are not any hidden costs charged by us. 
  • If you need any assistance with departure information, Flight ticket reconfirmation, Visa extension procedure services, Satori adventures fully support you without any charges. 
  • We want to offer you to have dinner with us before you departed from Kathmandu. It will be an opportunity for you to see and learn about Nepali culture and tradition. Thus, satori adventures offer you farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural show in Kathmandu before departure.  
  • Before your departure, as a memory of your lifetime experience, Satori Adventures would like to handover Satori T-shirt/Pashmina and Brochure.

Things you need to manage yourself in the package
(Cost Exclude):

  • Kathmandu is Nepal's capital, and since this place offers high quality and delicious food from different countries and groups, we were hoping you could taste the food you like. For that reason, during your stay in Kathmandu, you will have to arrange lunch and dinner (except farewell dinner) yourself. 
  • Suppose you want to take any packed food, snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, and carbonated soft drinks, any types of alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, and nutria-bars during the trek. In that case, you have to buy it yourself as a customer often requires these items during the trekking. No, and there is no guessing how much it will take by the client and its cost. 
  • Expenses incurred towards usage of Items of personal nature trekking equipment, laundry expenses, tips, Landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, and the internet service exclude in the package. You have to pay for it yourself when you use it. 
  • Trekking is, in itself, an adventurous activity that always takes place in remote areas. So, safety is the primary factor for us. Therefore, you have to have your travel insurance covering the cost of emergency rescue, medical treatment, medical tests, and hospitalization before you arrive for the trip to Nepal. 
  • The package cost offered above does not include your international flight ticket and Nepal's tourist visa, so that you have to pay for your international flight ticket and tourist visa yourself. 
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural disasters, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations costs exclude in the package cost. 
  • Additional costs for extra workers then what we have included in the package. 
  • The short sentence, "The services we provide in the above package cost inclusive," will cost extra if you want additional services. 
  • Employees involved in your trekking are hoping for tips, gifts, or something at the end of the trip, which is an opportunity to say how happy you are with our staff and what kind of service you have rendered. Your guide and porters expect tips according to the international system in the trekking package for your information. 

Satori Adventures has not able to include the cost of each package in the company website. Many of our clients have the same query: why Satori Adventures has not included the price in the package.  To provide you service in reasonable cost and attempt to address your each requirement we desired to provide you with some information which directly affects the cost and also helps us breakdown the cost. That’s why, we have decided to clarify our customers that due to following reasons we have not included the cost in our website and package:

  • The cost of the trip always depends on the size of the group, category of the hotel accommodation and the client’s desire (budget)
  • The included itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which Satori Adventures advises you. This trekking itinerary can be modified according to your time and requirements.
  • The itinerary shall be changed after an understanding between both Satori Adventures and the client. Additional activities could be either added or reduced as per client's request before the confirmation of the trip.
  • Price shall be adjusted in our mutual understanding, that is, if the client intends to add some services we shall charge him/her for those additional services and if he/she intends to lessen some services, we shall wave the charges accordingly.
  • The itinerary is published in full board operation services for the clear understanding  of the client. Among many options such as hotel facilities in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the client can make his/her own choice.
  • The cost  is also affected by the number of  employees‒ guides and porters.

Please feel free to contact Satori Adventures for any information about in your selected package.

How to book holiday trip in Nepal?

Satori Adventures and Expedition aims at giving proper information to many travelers, trekkers and climbers who have some confusion regarding the booking process of the trip in Nepal.  Satori Adventures therefore desires to provide guideline for the first-time visitors or travelers so that they can comfortably start the process to book the selected package legally. Before starting the booking process we always advise our trekkers, travelers and climbers to intelligently check whether the company is genuine and whether they are fully safe to travel in the company’s guidance. We ask them to be acquainted with the company they want book their holiday trip with. Is the company genuine and authorized from Government of Nepal, Office of the Company Registrar, Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal Rastra Bank ‒Central Bank of Nepal (authorized for foreign currency), Permanent Account Number (PAN), and the Department of Cottage & Small Industries).  Are they financially secured and environmentally conscious? We advise them to make sure about these formalities because there are some companies in Nepal that have been running business without abiding by the rules and regulation of the Government. Some companies were once registered but by now their licenses have already been expired and yet they have providing the services illegally.

On many occasions, Government of Nepal and Trekking Agency Association of Nepal have found that many foreigners’ tour operators, NGOs and INGOs have been involved in directly operating tours, trekking, and mountaineering holiday adventures without having government license and abiding by the Government rules. It has been also found that many individuals, freelance guides and porters have been arranging trips illegally by creating their own personal website. We have observed that many trekkers and climbers face a host of problems once they arrive in Kathmandu as they lack adequate information.  Many of them file complaints to Government of Nepal and Trekking Agency Association of Nepal for legal action such as the refund of the advanced payment. There is hardly any justice given to the cheated clients. Thus, so as to prevent all these probable problems we request our travelers to check the company before booking any trip to the Himalayas.

To conform and process your trip booking please follow these suggestions:

  • Please select the package itinerary and details from our website, that is make sure which package you want to book with us.
  • At the bottom of the itinerary (end of the page of the package) you have the following options: Book now, ask expert, write a review and print. Once you click book now bottom it will l take you to booking page; ask expert will allow you to e-mail us in case of any query related to the package.
  • Our typical itinerary includes transfer from and to the airport. We can provide you with any type of accommodation‒from budget to 5 Stars. So please indicate class of hotel you wish us to book or alternatively name your preferred hotel. You can also state all additional services apart from those mentioned in the itinerary.
  • The web page itinerary is a guideline and a standard pattern which helps you plan your trip. It can be changed or modified according to your time & requirements.
  • If you wish to expand the itinerary with additional activities, please let us know by mail. Satori Adventures builds your customized itinerary with the adjusted price.
  • There are many fixed departure dates and itinerary packages in Trekking and Mountaineering in our package. If you wish to join with our fixed departure with group, please contact us. The cost in this option is always pretty low compared to a private trip.
  • Before you confirm the trip you have to read and understand what is included and excluded in the cost. It is also important to read terms and conditions. If you require additional services which are not included in cost please mention them all in the booking form.
  • Please contact us if you are still unclear about the information or required service.
  • You have to read our Terms and Conditions before you book the trip; it explains to you the booking timing, the deposit and advance payment requirements, policies, procedures for cancellation, refund and the payment classification.
  • Once we have agreed mutually on itinerary you required and the price for the trip, you have to send us the deposit to confirm the booking as specified in our quotation according to our Terms and Conditions.
  • Once we receive the advance payment from you, we will process to confirm your trip.
  • Without conformation and advance received we may not  process for  Permits, TIMS, Flight Tickets, Trekking and climbing Guide, Porters and other necessary Staff for trekking and expedition along with  food, transportation, etc.
  • With your conformation of the trip and advance payments we require copy of your travel document (passport), passport size photo, and your flight reservation details.
  • For details on the payments of the trip and time frame you have to follow our terms and conditions.

Please kindly submit Trip Booking Form when you confirm the trip with us. It will be easy for us to process for your trip conformation and prepare all legal processes and permit for the trip. If you have any query, always feel free to contact us at any time.  We always want to make sure our clients are well informed before conforming the trip. You are always advised to visit our website and related package for further information.

Highlights of the Trip:

  • Keep on touch with local peoples
  • Sleep in lap of Annapurna Himalaya
  • Experience the different culture
  • Offer spectacular and majestic view of the white Himalayas.
  •  Muktinath Temple and River view of Kaligandaki
  • Panorama View of Himalaya
  • Excellent views of Annapurna & Fishtail Mountain
  • Typical Gurung villages at Manang

Route Map:

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Round Annapurna Trekking

Satori Adventures was the organizer of our Annapurna Circuit Trekking. We had heard that the Annapurna circuit had be ruined by the new road, but Satori Adventures managed to minimize the use of them and the views are still spectacular. We are glad we weren't put off from doing the Annapurna circuit. Our guide Krishna was fantastic, as was our porter Raj, they both helped make our holiday unforgettable. Krishna always found the great places to stay and eat. We were still in the mountains when the earth quake hit Nepal and Rishi did a good job of communicating with our families as we finished our holiday. It was a great holiday, a great trek with guys we will never forget.

Visited April 2015

Annapurna Circuit Trek
Rated 5 / 5 stars

Annapurna Circuit trekking and Mountain biking

It was a long time ago when I and my friends had a lively conversation about Himalaya Mountains and Nepal resulting in decision to go and explore the roof of the world ourselves. I had started to search a genuine company which could provide all service there. As usually I search in Google for activities in Nepal and found Satori Adventures.

We had three weeks of amazing adventures in Annapurna region! Trekking around Annapurna, getting over Thorung La (5416m) pass, cycling downhill to Beni, was, what a experience for us. Awesome. This trip needs to be repeated! So we are very grateful to Rishi and Satori team for this unforgettable trip we had meet wonderful people face to face. How touching to see the local kids putting their small dirty palms together and greeting travelers: Namaste!

I found that Nepal is "Never Ending Peace and Love for me". It`s true.From the bottom of my heart I recommend everyone to use Satori Adventures team for the most unforgettable experience in Himalayas.

Annapurna Circuit Trek
Rated 5 / 5 stars

Annapurna Circuit trekking with Satori

We are a couple from Germany and we’ve been twice in Nepal through Satori Adventure, last time in October 2019.

We were really very content of the whole trip that’s why we want to give a big praise to Rishi and his Team. Perfect Organization, Flexibility, open minded for any kind of wishes .

They take in account small changes in the program at request of the customers and this at very good prices (I researched myself and compared to other service teams). You get for sure best prices through Satori Adventure.

Also at this time we would like to say a great big thank you to all who contributed to this trip.

We wish to the whole team a lot of success and we’re looking forward to the next project with Satori Adventure.

Best regards Nelu Manta

Annapurna Circuit Trek
Rated 5 / 5 stars

Satori Adventures - My Family Away From Home!

I’ve travelled to Nepal twice. Once in 2011, when, along with friends from Canada and Romania, we trekked the wonderful Annapurna Circuit. Second time it was in 2013, when, with a small group of friends, we trekked to Everest Base Camp. Both were amazing adventures, excellently organized by Mr. Rishi Bhandari and the wonderful team at Satori Adventures. The level of service exceeded our expectation and was greatly appreciated!

Rishi and his team became our friends and we've remained in touch ever since. I warmly recommend them to anyone who wants to travel to Nepal. They are very professional, will accommodate all your needs and they feel like family. I consider them my family away from home.

Rishi, the painting that you so nicely gave to me as a present is hanging in my bedroom and it reminds me every day of Himalayas, of you and all my Nepali friends.

Greetings from Canada!

Namaste,

Annapurna Circuit Trek
Rated 5 / 5 stars

Annapurna circuit trekking with Satori Adventure

My friend and I went on a 2 week adventure on the annapurna circuit in nepal. We had the best time with Satori Adventure. They helped us plan our trip and answered all of are questions before the trip (very fast on responding). When we first arrived in Kathmandu, not only the plane was late but the air compagnie had lost our luggages. All of Satori's team was there to help us, they were very patient, they did everything they could to try to locate our luggages before our trip the next day. Unfortunatly, the luggage did not came on time. Santori adventure lend us everything we needed and went with us shopping :) They were so helpfull, we did even had time to stress. On top of that, our guide and porter were the best. We were always laughing, they were very helpfull, always making sure we didnt miss anything. The trip was a SUCCESS. When we came back our luggage was waiting for us. The client service and professionalism was at is best. We highly recommend Satori Adventure and cant wait to book our next trip with them to do the EBC.

Source: Tripadvisor

Annapurna Circuit Trek
Rated 5 / 5 stars

Third time in Nepal with SATORI

Thank you exciting adventures for Satori Nepal and my friend Rishi Bhandari! It was my third time in Nepal, but I learned a lot of new things… again! Your country and indefatigable and fantastic, colourfull

Annapurna Circuit Trek
Rated 5 / 5 stars

Wonderful trek. Loved Nepal, the people and the food.

October 2023

Satori were very responsive during the planning stage and everything was well organized once we were in country. Satori and in particular, Rishi, take a very personal approach to the whole trip from initial meeting to final goodbyes. Our guide, Mekh, was outstanding and both our porters, Toman and Kesher were superb - all were very much part of our group. We will miss them now it is all over.

The arranged hotel and tea-house accommodation throughout was very good as were all the meals.

The itinerary worked really well with well selected stopping points on route and we felt no need to take advantage of the flexibility offered.

We did expect the route to be busier than we actually experienced.

Annapurna Circuit Trek
Rated 5 / 5 stars