Updated On May 15, 2024

By SaraNextGen

12 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek | Himalayan Frozen Adventure

• Highlights

• A scenic drive to Chame with off-road experience.

• Excited trekking around Northern Annapurna massive Himalaya.

• Amazing wide range of flora and fauna.

• Explore the Buddhist monasteries and Gangapurna Lake.

• The unique traditional culture of Tibetan and Gurung.

• Explore wonderful Annapurna massif glacier and icefalls.

• Pass the world highest Thorong La 5,416 meters.

• About 12 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek

• Do you have just 12 days to trek Around Annapurna Circuit Trek? Don't worry we, Himalayan Frozen Adventure designed perfect 12 days Annapurna circuit trek package for limited holidays trekkers and with you have also an acclimatization day. As this trek also knows as most challenge trekking, so before goes, you have to make your body fitness and most healthy, as trek crosses the world highest route pass Thorong La 5,416 meters. This classic 12 days Annapurna circuit trek is an amazing journey in Himalayan, the route is surrounded by picturesque snowcapped and natural landscapes with the unique traditional culture of a local community of mountain villages Gurung and Tibetan. This trek covers a huge range of mountains, the remotest valley of Nepal, most rugged, and tough trekking terrains in the world, creating exciting destinations for adventure trekkers to get a lifetime experience.

• In the Himalayan region, however arguably the most famous mesmerize and adventure trekking routes are Annapurna Circuit trek and Mount Everest Base Camp trek, both of trek take you over 5,000m and lap of world highest peaks with amazing glacier valley. Annapurna Circuit Trek - 12 days located at north-central of Nepal, which provides a local lifestyle of mountain villages, splendid panoramas, isolated mountain communities, rugged scenery, and amazing waterfalls. This exciting Annapurna circuit trek offers an experience of the richness indigenous Buddhist culture and gradually touch the Alpine valley with Kaligandaki valley, the trip is relatively combination of landscapes, highest peaks, nature, culture, and adventure.

• Itinerary

• Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Besishar 845m/7 hrs

• Day 02: Drive from Besishar to Chame 1,610m/5-6 hrs

• Day 03: Trek from Chame to Pisang 3,115m/6 hrs

• Day 04: Trek from Pisang to Manang 3,540m/6 hrs

• Day 05: Acclimatization day at Manang

• Day 06: Trek from Manag to Yak Kharka 4,050m/5 hrs

• Day 07: Trek from Yak kharka to Thorong Phedi 4,525m/5 hrs

• Day 08: Trek from Throng Phedi - Thorung La (pass) 5,416m - Muktinath 3,800m/8-9 hrs

• Day 09: Trek from Muktiunath to Jomsom 2,700m/5 hrs

• Day 10: Drive from Jomsom to Tatopani (Hot spring) 1,400m/6 hrs

• Day 11: Drive from Tatopani to Pokhara 850m/5 hrs

• Day 12: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 1,300m/7 hrs

• Annapurna Circuit Trek Travel Insurance

• Travel insurance is mandatory to have to join an adventurous trip in the Himalayas. It is for your safety. The travel insurance must cover things like illness, medical emergencies, accidents, death, trip cancellation, and loss of personal baggage & items. All costs for Emergency Evacuation must be paid in cash in Nepal unless an insurance company has agreed to pay all the cost on your behalf. Make sure that your travel insurance covers activities in the Himalayas if you are participating in them.

• *Note: Foreigners are not allowed to purchase an insurance policy in Nepal. So make sure to purchase good travel insurance in your country, and it is your responsibility to check whether your insurance policy is adequate or not.

• Annapurna Circuit Trek Accommodation

• Annapurna Circuit Trek accommodations are Lodge and Teahouse. Around Kathmandu and Pokhara, we can find a good facility with comfortable accommodation at the Hotel. The Annapurna Circuit Trek all accommodations are on the twin-shared basis. During the trek, Himalayan frozen Adventure will manage room with attached washrooms. In the teahouse, we have to share the toilet. Single room is available in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and the lower elevation trekking region but might be impossible to higher elevations.

• Annapurna Circuit Trek Meals

• At the Kathmandu and Pokhara have included only breakfast. During the Annapurna Circuit Trek, all meals will be provided. In the Annapurna region, we can enjoy Nepalese food with international cuisine like Tibetan, Continental, Indian, Tibetan, Italian, etc. Through the trek, we have breakfast/lunch at the teahouse and Dinner will be at the lodge. You can choices different kinds of breakfast, lunch, and dinner by the menu. 

• Passport & Visa

• A passport with at least six months of validity from the return date is mandatorily needed. You can get the Nepalese visa from the Nepalese Embassies or Consulate in your country. You can also get the Nepalese visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Do know that there are few countries that have to apply for the Nepalese visa from their own country. Obtaining your visa is entirely your responsibility.

• While booking, make sure to put full and correct passport information so that we can get all the necessary permits, tickets, and pay fees on your behalf. If you do not provide the correct information when you make your booking, we will not be able to make the necessary bookings on your behalf and cannot be held responsible.