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Annapurna Circuit Trek Overview
- Duration:18 days 17 nights
- Travelers:1 - 12 guests
- Tour Type:Package tour
- Language:English, French, German, Italian
Enjoy a pickup from your hotel in Phuket and travel to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, meet your guide and learn a little about the animals. Witness stunning views of the surrounding jungle while interacting with friendly elephants in a safe and sustainable environment.
Get bananas and sugar cane to feed the elephants. Walk with your guide through the sanctuary, where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. Touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors.
After meeting all the elephants, accompany them to a mud spa. Get muddy with the elephants as you apply a healthy mud treatment to their skin. Next, walk with them to a pool and join them in the water. Take a swim and help bathe and brush the elephants while they wade through and play in the water.
Once the elephants are clean, you can take some final photos with them, before bidding farewell to your new friends and changing into some dry clothes. Finally, enjoy a delightful Thai buffet and head back to Phuket.
Get bananas and sugar cane to feed the elephants. Walk with your guide through the sanctuary, where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. Touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors.
After meeting all the elephants, accompany them to a mud spa. Get muddy with the elephants as you apply a healthy mud treatment to their skin. Next, walk with them to a pool and join them in the water. Take a swim and help bathe and brush the elephants while they wade through and play in the water.
Once the elephants are clean, you can take some final photos with them, before bidding farewell to your new friends and changing into some dry clothes. Finally, enjoy a delightful Thai buffet and head back to Phuket.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Highlights
- Drive along the scenic mountain road from Kathmandu to Dharapani.
- Ascend through the captivating Marshyangdi River valley.
- Meet and experience the rich cultures of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakali communities, known for their warm hospitality.
- Witness towering Himalayan peaks including Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Machhapuchhare.
- Walk through lush rhododendron forests, scenic alpine meadows, and remote mountain villages.
- Cross the challenging Thorong La Pass (5,416 m / 17,769 ft), one of the highest trekking passes in the world.
- Visit the sacred pilgrimage site of Muktinath, revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.
- Explore Jomsom, Marpha, and Tukuche, charming villages famous for their apple orchards and locally made apple brandy.
- Drive through the world’s deepest gorge in the Kali Gandaki valley.
- Relax with a soothing bath in the natural hot springs of Tatopani.
- Enjoy breathtaking sunrise views from Poon Hill, with panoramic vistas of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
Annapurna Circuit Trek Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (1,400 m/4,593 ft) and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Guided cultural sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani (1,860m) by jeep – 8 to 10 hours.
Day 04: Trek to Chame (2,670m) – 5 to 6 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Upper Pisang (3,300m) – 5 to 6 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Manang (3,540m) via Ngawal – 6 to 7 hours.
Day 07: Acclimatization day in Manang. Short hike to Ice Lake or Gangapurna Lake.
Day 08: Trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4,150m) via Shree Kharka – 5 to 6 hours.
Day 09: Early morning hike to Tilicho Lake (4,919m) and trek back to Shree Kharka – 6 to 7 hours.
Day 10: Trek to Ledar / Yak Kharka (4,050m) – 5 to 6 hours.
Day 11: Trek to Thorong Phedi or High Camp – 4 to 5 hours.
Day 12: Cross Thorong La Pass (5,416m) and trek to Muktinath - 8 to 9 hours.
Day 13: Trek or drive to Jomsom via Kagbeni – 5 to 6 hours.
Day 14: Drive to Pokhara, check in to the hotel
Day 15: Visit Pokhara (self)
Day 16: Drive back to Kathmandu by a tourist bus
Day 17: Rest and shopping at Kathmandu
Day 18: Return to home
Includes/Excludes
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
- A full-day cultural sightseeing tour in Kathmandu including guide, private vehicle, and entrance fees
- Private jeep transportation between Kathmandu and Dharapani
- Private jeep transportation from Jomsom to Pokhara
- Tourist bus transportation between Pokhara and Kathmandu
- Experienced trekking guide throughout the trek and one porter for every two trekkers
- All necessary trekking permits and national park fees
- Full board accommodation during the trekking period
- Meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- International flight fare and airport departure tax
- Nepal Entry Visa
- Travel insurance along with high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage
- Any beverages including bottled and boiled water
- Tips to trekking staff and driver
- Personal trekking gear and equipment
- Any expenses other than the Price Include section
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
What to bring
- Hat
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Passport, copy accepted
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Passport, copy accepted
Not allowed
- Pets
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
Know before you go
- You cannot change the date of your visit due to poor weather conditions. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary will remain operational despite rain and other mild weather conditions
from$ 1,250.00 /person
