Annapurna Circuit Trekking. Overview

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1 Overview Annapurna Circuit is a world-classic trekking around the Annapurna Himalayas and an unforgettable odyssey through amazing diversity in landscape with a unique blend of ethnicities along the way. The mountains on display in Annapurna Circuit include Annapurna I, 8,091m (26,545ft) the 10th highest mountain in the world and first over 8,000 m to have been climbed, Additional peaks featured here are Dhaulagiri, 8,167m (26,7795ft), worlds 7th highest, Manaslu, 8,163m (26,781ft), worlds 8th highest, and Machhapuchhre ( fishtail mountain), 6,993m (22,943ft), a beautiful and sacred mountain that is off limits to climb. Outfitter Nepal has 21day itinerary for the Annapurna circuit trekking including your arrival and departure days to and from Nepal and start with a day tour in Kathmandu then drive to Bhulbhule and the trekking follows two major river valleys during our 21day Annapurna circuit trekking, firstly, we follow the Marsyangdi River valley for the first half of the trek till the thorong phedi, this valley is a part of a trade route linking different places and we follow The Kali Gandaki river valley for the another half after the thorong la pass and the Kaligandaki valley is the world s deepest gorge/valley in the world which can be found nowhere else in the world, flanked by the giant Dhaulagiri in the west and Annapurna Himalaya range in the east, we will trek along the valley. The highpoints of the Annapurna circuit trek is the Thorung La pass at 5,416m (17,769ft), the highest trekking pass in Nepal, furthermore, we will visit the Manang village, a village with own culture and lifestyle, we will visit one of the popular pilgrimage in Nepal Muktinath temple, the God of Salvation, Legends says that once we visit the temple, all the sins from the body will be washed up and become pure, so thousands of pilgrims come here form different part of Nepal and India to take bath in the pond and the tap that exits in the Muktinath temple, Furthermore, we will have opportunities to take bath in one of the famous natural hot spring at Tatopani and the water on this spring is proved that to be very good for the skin and there are many examples of cured of many skin diseases. A part from all these, we will hike to Poon hill for the excellent sunrise views over the mighty Himalayas form where, we will see the 360 degree panoramic views of the Himalayas wow, it is amazing, the Annapurna circuit trail is full of varieties as we will trek though many villages of different ethnic groups which includes the Brahmins, Manangis, Thakalis, Gurungs and Magars and their own culture and lifestyle living together with great peace and harmony. The attraction of this circuit trek is the forest of the Rhododendron (the national flower of Nepal) that blooms in spring, you should do the trek from March to May to have flowered blooming, and you will see the colorful Rhododendron blooming which is amazing. We offer both group joining and private departure for the Annapurna Circuit Trek so, look at our departure dates if you are looking to join fixed trek and Tailor-made departures are suitable for couples, families, charities and small groups of friends who

2 want to take off straightaway and we have special discounts for those groups of students, families and charity groups as well, We at Outfitter Nepal look forward to guiding you into the world-renowned and unforgettable Annapurna circuit for once in a lifetime chance to see the most wonderful scenery on the planet! Outline Itinerary Day 01 : Arrive at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel ( No meals): Day 02 : Full day sightseeing in historical Kathmandu valley (B): Day 03 : Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule (B, L, D): Day 04 : Trek from Bhulbhule to Chamje (B, L, D): Day 05 : Trek from Chamje to Dharapani (B, L, D): Day 06 : Trek from Dharapani to Chame (B, L, D): Day 07 : Trek from Chame to Pisang (B, L, D): Day 08 : Trek from Pisang to Manang (B, L, D): Day 09 : A day for rest at Manang for acclimatization (B, L, D): Day 10 : Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (B, L, D): Day 11 : Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi (B, L, D): Day 12 : Trek from Thorung Phedi to Muktinath via Thorung La Pass (B, L, D): Day 13 : Trek from Muktinath to Kagbeni (B, L, D): Day 14 : Trek from Kagbeni to Marpha (B, L, D): Day 15 : Trek from Marpha to Ghasa (B, L, D): Day 16 : Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani (B, L, D): Day 17 : Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani (B, L, D): Day 18 : Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Hile (B, L, D): Day 19 : Trek from Hile to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara (B, L):

3 Day 20 : Drive from Pokhara to Kathamndu (B): Day 21 : Transfer to international airport for your connecting flight home (B): Itinerary Details Day 01 : Arrive at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel ( No meals): When flying into Kathmandu on a clear day, the views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawl down below you & are almost breathtaking, beginning a whole link of memorable experiences that stay with you for a real, long time, Our escort and driver from our office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Our representative will help you check into your designated hotel then you will be briefed about your daily program. This is your first overnight in the valley of the gods. Day 02 : Full day sightseeing in historical Kathmandu valley (B): After having breakfast at hotel, we will take your sightseeing tour in Kathmandu about 9:00 am and the Kathmandu is historical heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents an interesting holy mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and western influence in the valley. There will be a day guided tour to the famous and biggest Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal Boudhanath, and Swoyambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Squire, all of them are UNESCO recognized World Heritage sites, return to hotel and you will have some time to buy trekking gear if you need and overnight at your hotel. Day 03 : Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule (B, L, D): You will have an early breakfast at hotel in Kathmandu and our trekking guide will come to pick you up at the your hotel about 7 AM in the morning, we then drive along the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway to Dumre and then follow the narrow and paved road by the Marsyangdi River to Besisahar then to Bhulbhule, check in to the lodge and overnight at Hotel. Day 04 : Trek from Bhulbhule to Chamje (B, L, D): After having breakfast at lodge, we start trekking and the trekking will take about 6 hours to Chamje, The trail goes flat for the first part then climbs steeply and the path is cut into the sheer cliff-face some m above the riverbed. Eventually we descend to the stone village of Jagat (1330m.) situated on a shelf which juts into the precipitous Marsyangdi valley. Now the trail begins to observe small ups and down to Chamje through the forests, check into the guest house and overnight at Guesthouse.

4 Day 05 : Trek from Chamje to Dharapani (B, L, D): After having breakfast at guest house, we start our trek by descending to the river and cross another suspension bridge; we begin a climb to Sattale (1550m.) on a path so steep that seems one slip would send you hurtling down into the valley. We continue on an undulating path above the river, and at one point, where a tributary flows in from the opposite bank, the main river becomes covered with huge boulders that hide the water. Climbing a meandering path to the top of the hill, we will see the level plain of Tal (1700m.). Beyond Tal, the valley narrows and the path becomes high and winding, and in several areas hewn from the rock itself. Beyond the small village of Karte (1900m.), there is a bit more cliff-walking before the path drops again to the river and we cross a another suspension bridge and arrive at Dharapani, overnight at Guesthouse, ( A, B, L, D). Day 06 : Trek from Dharapani to Chame (B, L, D): After having breakfast at guest house, we start our trekking at first light after a cupper through a narrow field from the village, the Dudh Khola, which originates from the south face of Manaslu, The Marsyangdi River then veers to the left, and as Annapurna II becomes visible ahead, we arrive at Bagarchhap, a Bhote village with prayer flags fluttering in the breeze around Buddhist monastery, continuing to climb through forests of pine and oak, we pass through Danaque (2210m.). There comes a small wooden bridge which makes us follow a steep ascending path up to Timang village which lies at the bottom of Lamajung Himal & then the trail goes through a flat level until we reach Chame, overnight at Guesthouse, ( A, B, L, D). Day 07 : Trek from Chame to Pisang (B, L, D): After having breakfast at guest house, We start our trekking from Lamjung Himal (6893m) as we see it glittering in the morning sunshine with the first rays hitting us warmly in the face, & we set off for Pisang, The mountain disappears as we climb the path up the valley, passing a huge apple orchard. We continue through fir and pine forest, climbing to a high, rocky area as the opposite bank becomes an impassable cliff. From this point the valley becomes extremely steep-sided as we follow the path to Bratang (2950m.) then a short climb from the village brings us to a rock-strewn area where we cross a wooden bridge and follow a high, winding path, before crossing back to the right bank again. We now trek through a pine forest and as the forest ends, the valley changes from a V-shape to a gentle U-shape, opening up wonderful vistas & then we come to a long mani wall by a bridge and the lower village of Pisang, overnight at Guesthouse. Day 08 : Trek from Pisang to Manang (B, L, D): After having breakfast at guest house, we start our trekking with climbs to steep ridge which affords good views of the Manang valley and Tilicho peak (7145m.). Descending past Manang's airstrip at Humde (3320m.) will arrive & then we come to a level area from

5 where the north-east face of Annapurna III rises to the skies above us. From the wide plains of the Sabje Khola Valley, Annapurna IV (7525m.) also becomes visible. Just beyond this point we cross the considerably reduced flow of the Marsyangdi Khola via a wooden bridge to the tiny village of Mungji. Cultivated fields appear on both sides of the path and off to the right, below a craggy mountain, we will see the village of Braga with its splendid monastery, Large Chortens and mani walls abound and the tall peaks of the Himalaya spread out before us, then after a short steep climb we will reach Manang for our overnight at a Guesthouse. Day 09 : A day for rest at Manang for acclimatization (B, L, D): This also gives our lungs a breather while we rest our weary bones a bit till we do some short hikes to get used to the thin air as we slowly go to the higher elevations. Today, we hang around town; this is an important rest and acclimatization day before crossing the Thorung La. There are optional day walks such as crossing the river to see the tremendous icefall coming down from the Annapurna, or climbing high above the village for a full panorama of the Annapurna range and the Manang Valley. There is also a Himalayan Rescue Association [HRA] aid post in the village which makes for an interesting and educational visit. Moreover you can visit Ganagapurna Glacier Lake to make your rest day a memorable one, overnight at Guesthouse Day 10 : Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (B, L, D): We start our trek after having breakfast at guest house, today the trail ascends gently all the way to Yak Kharka passing through Gunsang (3960m.) village, En route, we will see panoramic views all the day and it seems it is short hiking, however, we will feel a bit fatigued as we are going higher and into less oxygen air, overnight at Guesthouse. Day 11 : Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi (B, L, D): After having breakfast at guest house, we start our trekking with a climb gradually to a ridge before descending to the headwaters of the Marsyangdi and crossing via a covered wooden bridge, after a short ascent up the mountain path on the right bank, you follow a narrow trail across an unstable spree slope and then descend to Thorung Phedi, overnight at Guesthouse. Day 12 : Trek from Thorung Phedi to Muktinath via Thorung La Pass (B, L, D): Today, we start our trekking quite early in the morning crossing the Thorung La (5416m.), The trail becomes steep immediately on leaving camp but as this trail has been used by local people for hundreds of years the path is well defined, No trail hassles down here. The gradient then eases and after around 4 hours of steady climbing, we will reach the chorten and prayer flags of the pass. The views are dramatic to say the least, from the snow-covered mountains above, to the head of the Kali Gandaki valley below and the brown and purple hills of Mustang which are spread out before us. The descent to

6 Muktinath is a knee pounding 1600m but it's compensated for with excellent views of Dhaulagiri. Eventually the moraines give way to grassy slopes before a pleasant walk along the Jhong Khola Valley to Muktinath and its shrines, overnight at Guesthouse. Day 13 : Trek from Muktinath to Kagbeni (B, L, D): This morning, we will go visit the famous temple of Muktinath and return to the lodge then have breakfast and begin the trek descent down the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge, initially through arid country in the same geographical and climatic zone as Tibet. After passing through Jharkot and Khingar villages with typical Tibetan architecture, we follow path steeply down to Kagbeni, a primitive village famous for Tibetan architectures and there is a monastery hereabouts said to have been built in the 15th Century the Kagbeni is the border for Upper Mustang, check into the Guest house, overnight at Guest house. Day 14 : Trek from Kagbeni to Marpha (B, L, D): After having breakfast at lodge, we begin the flat path along the banks of dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge, initially through arid country in the same geographical and climatic zone as Tibet up to Marpha and we stop at Jomsom for our lunch then continue our trekking to Marpha which is enriched with a Buddhist Monasteries and its own cultures, Marpha is rich in cultivating apples & this is where our apple pies originate from, The apple brandy available there is famous among the local folks and travelers, overnight at Guesthouse. Day 15 : Trek from Marpha to Ghasa (B, L, D): After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek and the trekking Trail descends steeply through forests to Ghasa, the last Thakali village and the southern-most limit of Tibetan Buddhism. The beginning part of the trail is stretched at almost flat level up to Kalopani and then the trail begins descending steeply to Ghasa, The first part of the trek passes through the windy area covered with pine forests, rhododendron forests and birches. The surrounding area of Ghasa is famous destination for bird watching and wild Marijuana, overnight at Guesthouse. Day 16 : Trek from Ghasa to Tatopani (B, L, D): After having breakfast at lodge, we start the trek and the trail descends steeply up to Rupse Chhahara (Rupse Waterfall) which is amazing to look at. There is situated the deepest gorge of the world between two massif mountains Annapurna I (8091m.) in east and Dhaulagiri I (8167m.) in west facing each other near Rupse Waterfall, Now the trail ascends slightly to Tatopani through different settlements, check in to the lodge and will have time to go and take bath on the natural hot spring and overnight at Guesthouse. Day 17 : Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani (B, L, D): After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trekking by passing through flat level of the

7 land at some distance. Then the trail begins ascending steeply for at least one hour then goes up through different villages inhabited by the people of different caste and a lot of agricultural land that shows this village is pretty well off. The majority of the people here are Gorkhalis who serve in the Indian army. Then the trail ascends gently all the way to Ghorepani passing through small villages like Phalate, Chitre and so on. While trekking you pass through rhododendron forests and come across the wild life such as monkeys and birds of various species. You are accompanied by more panoramic views of different mountains, check in to the guest house and overnight at Guesthouse, (A, B, L, D). Day 18 : Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Hile (B, L, D): We will start our trekking with an early morning hike to Poon Hill (3232m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Himalayas including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks. We then return to the lodge and have breakfast, we again follow gradual descending path through the forests of rhododendron and oak up to Banthanti, It is a small village where you can haul up for hot and cold drinks. Then the trail descends to Ulleri (1960m.), a big Gurung village where we will enjoy the views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli. From here the trail up to Tikhedhunga is steeply descending passing through terraces and some robust villages. After a short walk of 15 minutes from Tikhedhunga we reach Hile, check into the guest house and overnight at guest house. Day 19 : Trek from Hile to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara (B, L): Today is the last day of our long Annapurna Circuit Trek and it is a pretty easy hike as well. The trails gradually descend following Bhurung Khola (Bhurung Stream) all the way to Birethanti before we cross the Modi Khola over the suspension bridge a short walk & we reach Nayapul, where our vehicle will be waiting to drive us back to Pokhara and overnight at hotel. Day 20 : Drive from Pokhara to Kathamndu (B): We take a tourist bus at 7 AM to drive to Kathmandu and the drive will be fantastic along many satellite towns on the way. And we are able to see healthy settlements, Rivers, terraces and landscapes, after 6 hours driving we will arrive at Kathmandu. Day 21 : Transfer to international airport for your connecting flight home (B): OUTFITTER NEPAL feels honored to have met you & served you. You counted on us & we reckon we didn t let you down. We know you ve enjoyed your vacation & we hope the relationships built up over the weeks will translate into a warm & mutual friendship in the years ahead. Please do remember us. Bon Voyage & take care!!!.

8 Cost Includes All the airport transfers by private vehicles. Three nights hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast on twin share basis. Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu as per the itinerary. All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the trek on twin share basis. Your standard meals during the trek with hot tea/coffee in breakfast. All necessary paper works, Conservation entry permits and TIMS permit. One night s accommodation in Pokhara including breakfast on twin sharing basis. Ground transportation from Kathmandu Bhulbhule -Pokhara - Kathmandu by bus. An experienced, helpful and friendly Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 peoples). Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation and insurance for the guide and porter. Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company. Sleeping bag, down jackets and trekking map, if necessary (return after the trek). All government taxes, VAT and Service charge. Cost Excludes Note Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos. Your Travel insurance (compulsory). Lunch and dinner while you are in Kathmandu & Pokhara. Your personal expenses and entrance fees while you are on sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. All the alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and Sweet things like chocolate. International airfare and airport departure tax. Tips for the guide, porter & driver. Any others expenses which are not mentioned on including section. Hotel and Accommodation on Annapurna Circuit Trek:

9 We offer 2/3 star standard hotel (3 nights in Kathmandu) and (1 night in Pokhara) and Lodge/teahouse during the Annapurna Circuit Trek and the rooms are basic, normally just a bed with a pillow and blankets, A few have electric lights and all have a spacious dining room-lounge on lodges during the trek, we will accommodate group in local lodges available each day on the trek. We send a porter ahead of us to book the required number of rooms for the group (rooms cannot be booked in advance in all places). Please remember that some of them are very basic and a sense of adventure is necessary and there is some luxury 4/5 star accommodation available in Kathmandu and Pokhara and if you want, we can book them for you for your Kathmandu and Pokhara stay so, do let us know if you want to upgrade your accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Transports used on Annapurna Circuit Trek: We at Outfitter Nepal provide private vehicles for the airport transfers and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, Local bus transportation from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule and Tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu however there are options: Would you like to take private transport: if yes, then we have private jeep transport from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule instead of local bus and it cost USD per jeep and up to 6 person can sit in one Jeep and if you want have private transport from Pokhara to Kathmandu instead of tourist bus then a car cost 100USD ( you can sit up to 4 person), a jeep cost USD (can sit up to 6 person) and a Hiece cost USD (can sit up to 13 people) or you can take 30 minute flight to Pokhara to Kathmandu as well, please ask us for the up to date flight fare. Electricity and battery charges on trek: There are electricity available in some of the villages of the trail of Annapurna Circuit where you can re- charges your camera batteries and there is solar power in some villages we trek through and you can recharges your batteries in those places as well if they have enough power and we suggest you to have spare batteries as well and you will have pay some for recharging batteries. Meals and drinks on trek: The meals are included in our price of the trek and they are taken in lodges; we will have breakfast and dinner at the lodge where we stay overnights and our will guide will choose and stop for lunch on available place every day and we recommend you to bring water purification pills since you will have normal water for free, then you can have the normal water and use the medicine and drink however you have options of buying bottled water or boiled water in every places as well. Luggage/Bag pack on Annapurna circuit:

10 Your main luggage on the trek will be carried by porter and you simply carry a day pack with water bottle, camera, sun-screen, spare jacket, and etc, during the trek, as small loads allows you for full enjoyment of the trek. A trek bag is ideal for your main luggage, plus a small lockable bag for travel clothes or anything that you do not need during Annapurna Circuit trek which you can leave at hotel s locker room/safe deposit box in Kathmandu for free of charge. Weight allowance at Nepal s domestic airlines (if you are taking flight) is 15 Kg including your hand bag; excess weight is chargeable at USD 1 or more which is extra on our tour cost. Guide and porter on trek: We provide trained trekking guide (handles the logistics and guides you and your team on the trek) and porters, A porter for each 2 trekkers and a porter carry about 20 Kg (10 Kg from each trekkers) and if there are more than 10 people in the group then we will provide you additional guide for the group. Group Size, guide and crew member: We organize Annapurna Circuit trek for single people to maximum 14 people at once or even if you have more than 14 people then we can split the group in to two or more groups (according to the number of trekkers) however you all can walk together and stay at same guest house along the trail and there are only different guide, and there are 1 guide up to 10 people and 2 guide for people and a porter for each 2 trekkers. Join a fixed date group tour or private departure: The circuit trek is available on both fixed departure and private basis. If you are looking for a group to join then please check our fixed departures dates and ask for availability or if you would like to travel independently, or with your friends, families & colleagues then you are invited to choose any date at your convenient timeframe for any number of people. Personal expenses on trek: Personal expenses depend largely on your habit and all the meals are included on our Annapurna Circuit trek, You only need money for table drinks (alcoholic/non alcoholic beverages), snacks while walking (some smaller shops are available along the trail in the areas), tips, souvenirs, hot shower (available in some places), and meals ( A meal cost 5-7USD in Kathmandu and Pokhara) for your Kathmandu and Pokhara stay, entrance fees ( approx: 25USD) while your tour in Kathmandu, if you do not drink alcohol and sopping then 12-15USD per day should be enough for the hot drinks, shower and snacks on trek and Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trek. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. As a suggestion, we advise you to allocate 10-15% of the total tour cost as tips to the staff and you can do this if you feel the services have been good.

11 Gears available in Kathmandu: It's not necessary to spend a lot of money buying equipment for the Annapurna circuit trek in your country as Majority of these gears can be bought at reasonable rates in Kathmandu. A typical day on Trek: Each morning on our Annapurna Circuit trek, after packing your bags and having hot breakfast at lodge, you set off on the day s walk/hike/trek and after walking for 3-4 hours, you will stop for lunch at around midday. The afternoon s walk is generally shorter and usually arrives at destination in time for afternoon tea. The remainder of the afternoon can be spent exploring the village, doing a bit of washing or simply relaxing with a good book. On some days you will arrive at our destination by lunchtime and the entire afternoon will be free then after dinner, the evening will often be spent playing cards and reliving the day s adventures, before retiring for a well-earned sleep. Our meeting in Kathmandu: You should to pass your International flight details to us once you confirm and book Annapurna Circuit trek with us for a meeting and greeting service at the airport on your arrival, once you pass through the Customs and come out of the Terminal building where you will see someone standing with a placard with either Outfitter Nepal or your name written on paper then our airport representative or tour officer will greet you and transfer you to the hotel or if you have not booked your Kathmandu hotels with us (you have done it yourself) and have just booked the trekking part then you should pass your hotel detail in Kathmandu, we fix the date and time to meet through e mail when we communicate while booking trek. Itinerary and changes on it: We have 21day itinerary for the Annapurna Circuit Trek that includes your arrival and departure days plus a day tour in Kathmandu however if you do not want our accommodation in Kathmandu and tour in Kathmandu and want to book your hotel yourself in Kathmandu and just want to take our trekking part then we arrange the trek on that way as well on your request, do let us know your inquiry then we will communicate and finalize the cost and itinerary that you required and The given itinerary for the Circuit trek should be taken as a guideline only, depending on the prevailing situation, you can modify it to some extent after consulting with your guide while you are on trek as well, however, the date of trek completion should always coincide with the original itinerary where many unforeseen events may contribute to the need for a change in itinerary, In such cases, we or our guide will suggest the best alternative similar to your original program.

12 Insurance/Rescue/Evacuation: In case of a serious sickness or a casualty while you are on Annapurna Circuit Trek (which we believe will not happen), we will do everything to transfer you to the nearest hospital to save your life (this has happened to us few times) and you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation/rescue, so, please make sure that these expenses are covered by your insurance policy before assigning for the trek or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back to Kathmandu. Ensure that you ve insured yourself before doing the trip, Common sense dictates this, it s good for you and please visit Nepal Travel insurance page for more info about it. Trip Extensions or ads on: In addition of Annapurna Circuit Trek, we organize extensions both within Nepal and other neighboring countries like Bhutan and Tibet of you have time and want us to arrange your extensions tours, you may do a jungle safari in Chitwan Park, Pokhara tour day tour or Lumbini Tour in Nepal or Bhutan or Tibet tour. Booking and payment: You are required to make 10% (non refundable) payment in advance in order to confirm and book Annapurna Circuit Trek along with your passport copy and flight detail (Arrival detail, flight name, number and time) and the remaining 90% balance is payable when you arrive in Nepal and you have options of paying the advance by bank transfer or credit card, so, do let us know which modes of payment is convenient for you then we will forward the detail for payment.