Annapurna Circuit Trek – 12 days

Anyone who is physically sound can join Annapurna Circuit trek. The trek does not require prior trekking experience. However, we recommend you to do some basic exercises before your Annapurna Circuit trek. If you have any medical condition, you must seek medical advice from your doctor before considering the trek.

Our team representative will be there to greet you outside of Arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport. He will be displaying Nepal Social and the name card with your name on it. After that, you will be transferred to pre-chosen hotel.

Accommodation in Kathmandu depends on your preference and budget. Normally, we offer three-star hotel services in our itinerary, but we can accommodate you according to your choice as you can choose from a budget hotel to luxurious five-star services.

However, you will have to forget the luxuries of the city during the trek as you will be staying in teahouses/lodges with basic facilities. The teahouses/lodges, although small, provide clean sheets and blanket with a cozy mattress. We also offer sleeping bags if required (which needs to be returned after the trip), but it’s always a good idea to carry a personal sleeping bag. We provide you with single and double rooms depending on the availability and prior booking. It is quite difficult to get a single room during the peak season; therefore, we usually offer double rooms in our outline itinerary.

The teahouses in the Annapurna region offer both Nepali as well as western cuisines on their menu. We’ll be balancing both Nepali and western meals during the trek. Your health and well-being is the number one priority of Nepal Social Treks. Hence, our company will guarantee that all the meals served during the trek will be fresh, healthy, hygienic, nutritious, and delicious.
Here is a list of popular items on our menu:
Breakfast – Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolates, Oatmeal, Pancakes, French Toast (with Jam, Butter, and Honey), Tibetan Bread, Local Tsampa Porridge, Muesli, Fruits, Egg (Boiled, Fried, Omelets), etc.
Lunch – Dal Bhat, Tibetan Bread, Sherpa Stew, Hot Soup, Momo, Pizza, Sandwich, Pasta, Noodles, Spaghetti, Fruits, Thukpa, Vegetable Salads, etc.
Dinner – Dal Bhat, Sherpa Stew, Hot Soups, Momo, Sandwich, Macaroni, Thenduk, Thukpa, Pizza, Noodles, Pasta, Vegetable Salads, Desserts, Tea, Hot Chocolate, etc.
Although there are a few non-veg meals available on the menu, we advise you to avoid the meat as much as possible. Meats items are usually not healthy and hygienic meals. Also, avoid having too many dairy items, such as cheese and milk. Not only that, but we strictly suggest you avoid alcoholic beverages during the trek

It is best to trek during the spring season from March to May and the autumn season from September to mid-December. It is not recommended to trek in the region during the monsoon season from June to August or during the winter season from mid-December to February.

Weather in the mountains is notoriously difficult to predict. It is, generally, chillingly cold in nights, whereas, the days are warmer. Since you will be trekking in the spring or autumn season, the weather during the day is comfortably dry and warm. The temperature could be as high as 20-degree c to 15-degree c low, during the daytime.

Yes, it is absolutely possible to add some more days to your trek. We can customize your trek according to your preferences with additional costs including accommodation, food, guides, and porters.

In general, the threat of high altitude sickness begins once you exceed the elevation of 3,500 meters. On this trek, you’ll be visiting the world’s highest altitude lake — Tilicho Lake at 4,949 meters and navigating the world’s highest pass — Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters. With such altitudinal variation, the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness in Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake is significant.

Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most strenuous treks in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is because this trek leads you across the highest navigable pass along the rugged mountain trails. Additionally, this trek will also take you to the world’s highest lake. Therefore, it possesses a massive threat of Acute Mountain Sickness and other unforeseeable events.
So, if you’re trekking to Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake, it is mandatory to provide a copy of your travel insurance to Nepal Social Treks before the trip. Considering the trek’s challenge, we highly recommend you to buy comprehensive travel insurance that covers all the necessary expenses.
Make sure your travel insurance covers all the medical treatment expenses, trip cancellation, accidents, theft, and, most importantly, helicopter evacuation charge at high elevation (up to 6,000 meters).

Here are a few essential gears you need to pack for Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake:
Bags:
● Daypack
● Duffel Bag
Clothing:
● Trekking Shirt – Pack 3 to 4 breathable trekking shirts, balancing both half and full sleeves
● Trekking Trousers – Minimum 2 water and wind-resistant trekking pants
● Trekking Shorts – Pack a couple of trekking shorts for lower reaches of the trek
● Fleece Jacket – Pack a lightweight fleece jacket for the lower region
● Down Jacket – Carry a high-quality down jacket to keep you warm from the extreme weather at the trek’s upper reaches
● Waterproof Shell Jacket – One waterproof jacket to stay protected in the wet weather
● Thermal Layer – At least one pair of a thermal layer
● Breathable Underwear – Carry at least 3 to 4 pairs of breathable and comfortable underwear
Footwears:
● Hiking Boots – A pair of high-quality hiking boots will be enough for the trek.
● Hiking Socks – Pack at least 4 to 5 pairs of comfortable hiking socks.
● Sandals/Trainers – A pair of either sandals or trainers, depending upon your preference.
● Thermal Socks – Carry at least a 2 pair of warm thermal socks to keep you warm in the evening and night.
● Gaiter (For Winter) – You can pack a gaiter for any season, even though it is primarily for winter.
Head Wears:
● Sun Protection Hat – One sun protection hat to your face protected from harmful UV rays and sunburn.
● Buff/Neck Gaiter – One buff or neck gaiter to protect your neck from the harsh wind.
● Warm Beanie – One beanie to keep your head warm in the upper reaches of the trek.
Hand Wear:
● Outer Gloves – A pair of outer gloves to wear as an additional layer in the upper reaches of the trek.
● Inner Gloves – A pair of inner gloves for the lower region of the trek.
Other Accessories:
● Toiletries
● Trekking Poles
● High-Quality Sleeping Bag
● Water Bottle
● Water Purification Tablets
● UV Protection Sunglasses
● Hand Sanitizers
● Sunscreen/Lip Balm
● Headlamp with Spare Batteries
● Trekking Towels
● Camera
● Portable Chargers
● Prescribed Medications

It is our humble request to you to attend the briefing session mandatorily! Your trekking guide will provide you with all the necessary information regarding the trek in brief, including day-to-day itinerary, trek difficulty, transportation, accommodation, food, cultures, mountains, etc.
Note that we want the meeting to be as interactive as possible. Therefore, ask as many questions to your trekking guide to clear any concerns regarding the trek. During the meeting, we will also conduct a meet and greet session. So, try to bond with the rest of the members of the group during the session and at the dinner.
It is advisable that you pack your bags before you go to sleep to avoid the rush in the morning. If there’s anything you want to leave at the hotel, keep it separate from your trekking bags.