Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek – 12 Days

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Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, Nepal offers the unforgettable trekking adventure i.e. Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek.

 Highlights of the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek

  • Climb the 5,416-meter-high Thorong La Pass to enjoy breath-taking sweeping vistas.
  • Explore a variety of landscapes, including high desert plateaus, alpine meadows, and lush woods.
  • Engage with Manangi, Thakali, and Gurung communities in their native villages.
  • Admire breathtaking views of Machapuchare, Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna the entire time.
  • Visit Muktinath Temple, a revered pilgrimage site featuring 108 water spouts and an organic flame.
  • Travel through charming communities along the deepest gorge, such as Marpha and Jomsom.
  • Relax in the natural hot springs surrounded by lush vegetation in Tatopani.
  • Witness a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayan peaks from Ghorepani’s Poon Hill.

Trip Overview

What is Budget Trekking?

Budget trekking is the best option for travelers who want to experience the Himalayas with a limited budget. For all the trekking enthusiasts in the world, we invite you to visit Nepal and explore this Himalayan region with comfort and a reasonable price.

Your essentials for hiking in the Himalayas will be covered by our budget packages. To ensure that your walk is comfortable, we supply you with obliging and amusing porters (English speaking) who will carry up to 12kgs of weight. As porters are experienced trekkers, they will also be help you with your needs during the trek. Included in the budget trek cost are additional services like ground transportation to and from the starting and finishing points of the trek, cozy and warm lodges during the trek, and permits required to trek in Nepal’s various trekking regions.

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 Drive from Kathmandu to Besi Shahar (830m/2723ft) by bus. Driving 6 hours.

We travel to Besisahar early in the morning in a private vehicle. You will be able to see a lot of beautiful scenery while you travel, and you will be shown to your lodging when you get to Besisahar. You can take a stroll around the village in the evening.

 

Day 02 Drive to Chame by local jeep (2725m/8938ft) Driving 7:30 hours

Following a lavish breakfast, we head to Chame, which is a charming point of entry into Manang. You’ll be even more excited for the journey ahead as the strange landscapes start to appear before your eyes.

 

Day 03 Chame to Pisang (3190m/10464ft). Walking 5:30 hours.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we head towards Upper Pisang. Before spending the night in Upper Pisang, we journey around small curves and waterfalls while taking in the breathtaking mountain scenery.

 

Day 04 Pisang to Braga village (3475m/11400ft). Walking 6:30 hours.

After a hearty meal of regional fare, we make our way to Braga Village. Along the route, you will come across a lot of friendly folks who will greet you with smiles. You will also be able to witness the local’s real way of life. Stay overnight in Braga.

 

Day 05 Day hiking to Ice lake 4620m/15157 and back to Manang Walking 7:30 hours.

Our target for the day is Ice Lake, one of the highest lakes in Nepal. The weather and the sights are both going to be amazing. We’re going to take a quick walk back to Manang where you’ll spend your night

 

Day 06 Rest and Acclimatization at Manang. (3500m/11480ft).

We will take a rest day as per protocol to allow our bodies to adjust to the higher altitude.

Take a short hike to one of the neighboring locations to enjoy the view of the mountains. Take a stroll in the evening through Manang’s streets. Overnight at Manang.

 

Day 07 Manang to Yak Kharka (4090m/13416ft). Walking 5 hours.

We’re going to Ledar this morning after breakfast. Here, you can savor some delectable churpi and yak cheese. You can also bring some Churpis home with you because they keep for several months. We will spend the night at Yak Kharka and walk to Thorung High Camp the next day.

 

Day 08 Yak kharka to Throung Phedi (4441m/14567ft) walking 6 hours.

Today, you will walk up to Thorung High Camp. It will be a long hike, so we’ll head out early. While traveling, you’ll be able to see a lot of amazing mountain vistas and other amazing sites of Nepalese wonders.

 

Day 09 Thorung Phedi to Muktinath (3802m /12470ft) via Thoroung-la passes (5416m). Walking 8:30 hours.

We will be traveling to a well-known mustang region today, and our overnight stop will be Muktinath. We traverse Thorong La Pass, which is the highest point on this journey at 5,416 meters. Given the length and difficulty of today’s trip, we will begin out early and go slowly. This evening, we will be staying at the village of Muktinath.

 

Day 10 Drive to Tatopani (Natural Hotspring) 1010m/ 3058ft) by local bus. Walking 4:30 hours.

We travel in the direction of Tatopani today in order to investigate an intriguing detour to Poonhill. Poonhill, known for its breathtaking views of the mountains, is today one of Nepal’s most popular tourist destinations. For the night, Tatopani will serve as our base.

 

Day 11 Trek to Ghorepani (2725m/ 8251ft). Walking 6:30 hours

We depart for Ghorepani, a Magar village and one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations, this morning after breakfast. Ghorepani’s native population is known as the Magars. You will be able to see many breathtaking vistas of the mountains on our way to Ghorepani, where we will spend the night.

 

Day 12 Hiking to Poonhill then trek down to Tikedhunga then drive to Pokhara by local Jeep. Trip ends.

We head to Poonhill early in the morning in an attempt to witness the magnificent dawn. From the Poonhill viewpoint, which is 3,193 meters above sea level, you can see many amazing snow-capped mountains, including Dhaulagiri I (8,167 meters), Nilgiri, and Tukuche, as well as the Annapurna range, which includes Hiunchuli (6,441 meters), Annapurna I (8,091 meters), and Annapurna South (7,219 meters). After arriving in Ulleri, we take a car back to Pokhara so we can get a good night’s sleep. This marks the end of this exhilarating Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek.

 

Itinerary Note
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What to expect?

Price Includes

  • All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
  • Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking.
  • Trip Map
  • An experienced, helpful English-speaking trekking cum porter ( He does guide and as well as carry your sum trekking gears)
  • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipments, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter.
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
  • Duffel/kit bag( Gift from our company).
  • All necessary paper works and National park/ Conservation entry permits
  • Travel & Rescue arrangement which will be paid by your insurance company.
  • TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System)
  • All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.

Price Excludes

  • Meals and drinks in the mountain (costs roughly USD 22 to USD 30 per person per day)
  • Personal equipment.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges)
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on 'Price Includes' section.

Reviews

EXCELLENT rating
Based on 54 reviews
An excellent Company!!
Ambar Bamjan
Ambar Bamjan
2024-12-23
We did the Annapurna Circuit with Unique Path and our trip was amazing! Everything was seamless: all accommodation was booked in advance and we got good rooms along the route; all our transport was on time and we found our driver very safe; and we were told where to be and when. Babu, who organised our trip, thought of everything and was very flexible and professional. We ended up changing our original plan. All our hotels/ flights / transport were adjusted accordingly. Babu also helped organise a tour of Kathmandu for us. On top of that our guide & porter (Ishwor & Ramesh) were great. They were knowledgeable, fun, caring and aware of mountain safety. We had a great time spending 14 days with them and felt like we were in very capable hands! We can’t wait to come back and do a different trek with them and would recommend to any Nepal visitors!
Claudia P
Claudia P
2024-11-28
Great experience trekking the Everest Base Camp and climbing Lobuche East :)
Nejc
Nejc
2024-11-19
Great experience and perfect organisation and care from Babu
Konstantin Guller
Konstantin Guller
2024-11-18

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