Annapurna Circuit Luxury Trek

Annapurna Circuit Luxury Trek starts with your warm welcome at the airport. Our representative will be present at the airport to greet you with a fresh flower garland. Then, you will be escorted to the 5-star accommodation in Kathmandu.

The next day, we will organize a short trip briefing session, where we discuss about the trekking plan thoroughly and you will indulge in a half day sightseeing tour in the spiritual chaos of Kathmandu Valley, our experienced city tour guide will take you to a cultural enrichment tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swaymabhunath, also, known as Monkey Temple, ( you guessed it -lots of monkeys.)

Both World Heritage Sites are listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and provide a profound and inspiring experience of history, culture, and understanding the day-to-day livelihood of Nepali kathmandu valley Newari culture.

Finally, on the actual starting day of our Annapurna circuit luxury trek, we kick things off with a scenic chartered helicopter for you and the guide/s to Chame village, avoiding a 8-110 hour drive which is off-road and full of zig-zag fiasco.

Chame Village is situated at an altitude of 2650 meters and is the headquarters of the Manang District. A mesmerizing village filled with cultural and religious influence of Buddhism and Tibetan Culture, Chame is our starting point for the Annapurna circuit luxury trek Itinerary. As we would have gained substantial elevation from Kathmandu (1350m) to Chame (2650m), we will spend the day in Chame with acclimatization, exploring the village, short hikes to adjust to the temperature and Weather of Annapurna Circuit.

The next day, we will start the trek after a hearty breakfast and start the Journey to Upper Pisang. Upper Pisang is a 5-6 hour trek with gradual uphill and is about 13.7 kilometers. We could take the lower “easier” route to Lower Pisang for our overnight stay, but Upper Pisang offers a beautiful view of the mountain ranges and the Manang Valley. Situated at a height of 3310 meters above sea level, Upper Pisang showcases picturesque views of Annapurna Massif, Chulu Peak (a famous trekking peak for beginners/medium-level climbers), and Pisang Peak.

Further, we will continue our journey to Manang from Upper Pisang. On Day 05 of our Luxury Annapurna Circuit Trek, we will reach the eye-catching and beautiful village of Manang. Manang district, also known as “the place beyond the Himalayas,” lies in the rainshadow area of Nepal, with an altitude of 3520 meters. The tree line begins to fade, showcasing a hidden village built in between the mountains.

Manang Village offers a lot to explore, and it is one of the best places for acclimatization as well. On Day 06, we will explore various wonderful places in Manang, including the local monastery with its high religious and cultural significance, Gangapurna Lake, the Glacier, or take a side trek to Braga Village.

Moreover, Day 07 takes us closer to our ultimate goal of completing “The Highest Trekking Pass in the world”- Thorong La Pass (5,416m). Today we will reach Yak Kharka, crossing the 4000m altitude. As we incline slowly and gradually, the pine trees start getting converted into coniferous shrubs and bushes, the air gets drier and drier, maybe it is a way to welcome you to the Himalayan Territory, and a way of introducing nature to you.

While snow-covered peaks start to take up all the aspect ratio of your eyes, and you don’t want to avoid seeing those beautiful mountains, we still have to take care of our health. After crossing the 4000m, our body needs to get lots of fluid, essential foods, especially carbs and protein and proper acclimatization and rest.

We will follow the principles of “Climb High and Sleep Low”. Each Day, our guide will recommend to go on a late afternoon/evening hike, so we can acclimatize to the high altitude of Annapurna Circuit Trek, and climbing 50m-100m a day and returning to the camp, will help us to adjust our body with the weather, temperature and altitude of the Annapurna Circuit Trek Region.

Furthermore reaching Thorong Phedi, our last stop before the Thorong La Pass, is one of the major days , dare we say, the most important day of the trek, even considering the Thorong pass. As we will be crossing the Thorong Pass the next day, we will be looking forward to getting proper rest, finding our proper pace for the trek, and preparing ourselves for conquering the extravagance of the mighty Thorong La.

Thorong Phedi, a mere 3-4 hrs trek from Yak Kharka, can be the deciding factor for the trek, after reaching the camp, we will do an acclimatization hike around the Phedi Village (4540m) and rest well. Seasoned Trekkers can also decide on trekking further to Thorong High Camp (4880m), but we dont recommend doing so, for the beginner or moderate level trekkers.

The Ultimate Day of the Annapurna circuit luxury trek, Our Day 09 of trekking in the Annapurna Region, we will cross the Thorong La Pass. We will start early as it will be a long and strenuous day, yet the most rewarding day of the trek. Collecting our deep breaths, and sips of water, we trek slowly yet at a defined pace, which we would have learnt to control starting from Chame, leading to Thorong La (5416m).

Reaching the Thorong La Pass is an ecstatic feeling, an overwhelming feeling that can’t be described in words, and can’t be seen through photos and videos of other travellers; it has to be felt when you walk the trail. It can only be felt when you are there, and then only can we comprehend what we have achieved in the Luxury Annapurna Circuit Trail.

After that, we trek downhill to the spiritual Hindu and Buddhist Pilgrimage Temple of Muktinath, where the ancient scriptures state – all the sins will be washed away if you bathe in the holy water of 108 taps of Muktinath. A spiritual and relaxing way to mark the end of a successful trek of the Annapurna Circuit and collect Lifetime Moments with Life Himalaya Trekking.

Then, we will drive to Pokhara on a 5-6 hrs Jeep Drive, and relax on the serene Lakeside of Pokhara, the vibes to the end of the trek are immaculate. The celebration starts with a sense of achievement.

Finally, Pokhara City has lots to explore. We will spend a full day sightseeing around Pokhara, indulging in the sightseeing in Pokhara.

This Annapurna circuit luxury trek, not only provide the cultural and natural beauty of the Himalayas, but also directly or indirectly teaching us the way of life and the value of life, seeing such amazing vistas and rich ethnic cultural traditions, we stand and wonder the beauty of living, and being able to access such life changing experiences.

As, most of the High Trekking Routes in Nepal, the best time for Annapurna Circuit Trekking is March-May and October-November. While the route is open for most of the year, it might be closed for around a few weeks in  Late December to Early February due to heavy snow, but a few avid travellers also enjoy that period to avoid trekking en masse, or enjoy the winter temperature, climate and snow.

Mostly the weather is calm and sunny throughout the trek, however, the higher you go up in the Circuit Trek of Annapurna, the wind starts catching up. The wind is dry and cold, so make sure your body and head, especially your eyes, ears, nose, and lips, are covered most of the time, to avoid dry and flaky skin and irritations.

Also, the UV rays are stronger the higher you go up, make sure to use SPF50++ sunscreen and use sunscreen that you have used before to avoid irritations.

Our Annapurna circuit luxury trek includes the best of the best lodges in the trek. On all of the days in the itinerary, you will have the best lodges that are available in the region. From the 05-star hotel in Kathmandu, to luxury Yeti Mountain Home Lodges in Chame and Manang, luxury rooms in Muktinath, along with the best available tea houses, with in-suite bathrooms (attached bathroom).

Food: 

In Annapurna circuit luxury trek, all the meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner is included in the trip, along with bottled drinking water and drinks (tea/coffee)throughout the trip.  

Life Himalaya’s Luxury Trekking Package for Annapurna Circuit includes, private trekking experience, with 1 porter for each guest, and an experienced guide, 1 guide for 5 people, and more guides for bigger groups.

Our guides are local and experienced, working in this field for over a decade. They are government-certified and will take care of you throughout the trek. Also, our guides are fully insured in case of any emergencies. They have the knowledge of local villages, cultures, traditions, festivals, and how to adjust our trekking experience to make the best out of everything. A perfect guide like ours is the main factor that can elevate your experience of the Annapurna circuit luxury trek.