Annapurna Circuit Trek(Express) just at $1060

The Annapurna Circuit is a popular name for a trek within the Annapurna mountain range of central Nepal. The total length of the route varies between 160–230 km depending on where the motor transportation is used and where the trek is ended. The trek rises to an altitude of 5,416m on the Thorung La pass, touching the edge of the Tibetan plateau. This trek crosses two different river valleys and encircles the Annapurna massif, crossing Thorung La (5416m), the highest pass on this trek. Practically all trekkers hike the route counter clockwise, as then the daily altitude gain is slower and crossing the high Thorong La pass is easier and safer. The mountain scenery, seen at close quarters includes the Annapurna Massif (Annapurna I-IV), Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Gangapurna (7455m) and Tilicho Peak (7134m). Numerous peaks of 6000-8000m in elevation rise from the Annapurna range. The trek begins at Besisahar or Bhulbhule in the Marshyangdi river valley and concludes in the Kali Gandaki Gorge. Besisahar can be reached after 5-6 hours drive from Kathmandu. The trail passes along paddy fields and into subtropical forests, several waterfalls and gigantic cliffs, and various villages. Annapurna Circuit has often been voted as the best long distance trek in the world, as it combined, in its old full form, a wide variety of climate zones from tropics at 600 m to the arctic at 5416 m at the Thorung La pass and cultural variety from Hindu villages at the low foothills to the Tibetan culture of Manang Valley and lower Mustang. Continuing construction of a road has greatly shortened the trail and altered the feel of the villages, so the "best trek in the world" can not be said to hold true anymore. However, thanks to the road, mountain biking is becoming very popular, and Mustang in particular is becoming one of the world's most popular mountain biking destinations. Outline Itinerary Day 01 : Arrival to Kathmandu Day 02 : Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu Day 03: Drive to Syange via Besisahar Day 04: Drive to Chame via Dharapani Day 05: Trek to Pisang Day 06: Trek to Manang Day 07: Acclimatization in Manang Day 08: Trek to Yak kharka Day 09: Trek to Thorang Phedi Day 10: Trek to Muktinath via Thorung La pass Day 11: Trek to Jomsom Day 12: Fly to Pokhara Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu Day 14: Departure Cost per person $1060 Minimum Pax 4 Costs included: • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle. • 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and in Pokhara with breakfast. • Teahouse accommodation during the trek. • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek. • Welcome and farewell dinners. • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary. • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trekking leader and assistant trekking leader (6 trekkers: 1 assistant leader). • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter). • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation. • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (Conservation Permits, TIMS card.) • Medical kit (carried by your trekking leader). • All government and local taxes Costs Excluded: • Nepalese visa fee • Excess baggage charge(s) • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and in Pokhara • International flights • Travel and rescue insurance • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.) • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)