Trip Details
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Destination: Nepal
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Trip Difficulty: Moderate
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Trip Style: Trekking and sightseeing
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Transport: Deluxe tourist bus & private car
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Food: Full board on trek
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Accommodation: Hotel /Lodge
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Group Size: 01 to 12 Pax
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Max Elevation: 5416 meters
Highlights
- Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani accompanied by lovely natural vistas like waterfalls, streams, green valleys, etc.
- Drive on a bus from Kathmandu to Besisahar and then in a private jeep from Besisahar to Dharapani.
- It is an amazing chance to experience the lifestyle, cultural diversion, and tradition of the rural parts of the Annapurna region.
- Mind-blowing vistas of different snow-covered mountains like Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna.
- One of the best experiences in the Annapurna Circuit Trek under budget and in a short time as well.
- Exploring the Annapurna Conservation Area and chances to encounter several endangered animals and birds.
- 360-degree information from highly seasoned guides and assistance from porters of the Adventure Bound Nepal Team.
About Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek
The Annapurna region is one of the highly preferred trekking destinations of a lot of national and international tourists. For many years hundreds and thousands of people have visited different routes in the Annapurna region and the success rate is also comparatively higher which is 98% as of 2023. Not to forget that Annapurna Summit is one of the hardest to climb but the trekking routes are easier.
This amazing trek in the Annapurna region takes you on an exploration of the abundance of landscapes, green valleys, hills, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and much more. As we start the trekking journey with the drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar, our Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek package completed in 10 days. However, these 10 days would be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure and out-of-league experience accompanies you throughout the trail.
As we leave Kathmandu and reach Dharapani, we can see the urban civilization slowly fading away and village settlements, greenery, and village life welcoming us with a beautiful backdrop of mighty Himalayan ranges. You will certainly be astonished by the lovely natural beauty you pass by while going on a drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani. The journey might be a little full of ups and downs and irregular roads but let us tell you that this is the beauty of trekking in Nepal.
Throughout the Annapurna Circuit Budget trek, Adventure Bound ensures the best accommodation, food, and all the other necessary amenities as per the accessibility in that area. Moreover, our team also ensures an adventurous time throughout your journey in the Himalayan region of Nepal.
With Adventure Bound Nepal, you will certainly be in for one of the best times in the Annapurna region whether it be in terms of adventure, exploration, trekking, or even in terms of amazing staff, guides, porters, food, and accommodation.
Why Adventure Bound for the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek?
Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek simply is the shorter and cheaper (in terms of money) version of the regular Annapurna Circuit Trek (14 Days). Even though the trek is completed in a shorter period, that does not make it any less adventurous and amazing, especially if you book the trek with the Adventure Bound Nepal Team. We offer the best trekking in Nepal experience to both national and international tourists.
Here are a few reasons why trekkers must choose Adventure Bound Nepal as their trekking guides for the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek:
- The best thing about the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek with Adventure Bound Nepal is that we offer the most affordable cost.
- Our team plans the trip as per the needs and necessities of the travelers once they book the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek package.
- With Adventure Bound Nepal, you can also get access to hotels, lodges, and guesthouses with immense facilities and food options throughout the trek.
- We also provide trekkers with some of the essential gear like a down jacket, sleeping bags (returnable), and a water purifier tablet.
- We ensure 3–5-star accommodation during your stay in Kathmandu before and after the trek.
- Adventure Bound Nepal also provides the trekkers with first aid kits, which will be carried by our porters and guides.
- The guides communicate pretty decently in English. Therefore, there will not be any communication barrier.
- We dedicate our services to the betterment and benefits of the rural parts of the country. Therefore, most of the guides that you meet will be from the Annapurna region (remote part).
How to Prepare for the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek?
Preparing for the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek is not much of a difficult task. Let us tell you that the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek's difficulty level is monitored to be moderate. However, that still requires travelers to be prepared. We have listed a few of the major preparation steps that one must understand and implement before ascending to the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek:
Physical Training
- Physical health and strength stand as one of the most important requirements for any trekking journey in Nepal.
- We suggest trekkers go for physically challenging exercises like running, jogging, walking, hiking, playing football, etc.
- Keep yourself away from any type of negative habits like smoking and drinking alcohol. These can cause physical weaknesses.
- Go for regular workouts and focus on cardiovascular exercises.
- Promote physical endurance training to make sure that you won't face many difficulties even at a higher altitude.
- Trekkers must plan a period of lesser exercises and more rest before heading out for the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek.
Mental Preparation
- Trekkers must also be mentally prepared while training themselves physically.
- For mental training, we suggest the trekkers go for meditation, yoga, sound classes, and similar activities.
- You can also try listening to pleasant music like binaural beats, energetic music, etc to prepare your brain and practice relaxation.
- Try to watch different videos and other resources about the trekking destination and take all the positive aspects in your brain.
- Do not panic if you see any negative parts of the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek. Instead, we recommend you think about the way how you can cope with those obstacles.
Packing List for Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek
Even if you prepare yourself physically and mentally, not packing the essential equipment, gear, and other essentials can cause difficulty while ascending the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek. Therefore, we have provided the packing list for the trek below. Please refer to this and pack your bags accordingly.
- Carry a backpack that can fit all your required gear and important supplies.
- Do not forget to add a warm and cozy sleeping bag and sleeping pad for proper sleeping even in colder temperatures.
- While packing clothes for yourself, remember to include clothes for both hot as well as cold temperatures. Also, remember to bring sufficient socks and undergarments.
- We also suggest the trekkers carry a trekking pole because helps them to easily ascend the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek.
- Remember to include headlamps or torches in your backpack as you might have to walk early in the morning before sunrise.
- Trekkers shall also carry adequate water bottles and energy-giving snacks to have during the trekking expedition.
- Carry some extra cash (NPR preferred) with you because you might need that to purchase different souvenirs, snacks, and other things on the trekking route.
- As the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek takes you to 4925 meters, we recommend you carry sun protection like sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats for protection.
Cost of the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek for 2024 and 2025
Adventure Bound Nepal offers the most affordable and reasonable cost for the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek for 2024 and 2025. If you want to experience the most adventurous trek to the Annapurna Circuit while spending as little as possible, Adventure Bound Nepal's Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek will be the best option for you.
Cost for Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek 2024 and 2025
Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek as explained by the name, does not cost very high. Furthermore, if you choose Adventure Bound Nepal as your trekking partner, we ensure to provide you with the most affordable and reasonable cost for the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek. Check out the table below to know the details of costing.
Useful Information
What are the obstacles one can face during the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek?
From the first paragraph of the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek, we have been saying that the trekking route is moderately difficult, there are several obstacles that trekkers can come across while ascending. Here are a few of the major obstacles that you might find while you are ascending the Annapurna Circuit Trail:
One of the biggest or the most difficult parts of the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek is its duration. Seriously, you need to cover a total of 160km - 230 km within the 10 days duration.
The weather conditions as you reach higher altitudes can also be a major obstacle for the Annapurna Budget Trek. This is because the air becomes thinner as we ascend higher and higher and the climate becomes gradually colder.
For a lot of people or trekkers who try to go for the trail without adequate preparation and training, fatigue and tiredness can cause huge difficulty for sure.
Another dangerous thing that trekkers can face in the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek, especially after crossing 3000 meters altitude is altitude sickness.
Food and accommodation also become more and more limited as you ascend towards the topmost part of the Annapurna Circuit Camp Budget Trek.
Another obstacle that you can face during the Annapurna Circuit Camp Budget Trek is the traditional and cultural practices people follow in the Annapurna region.
We, the Adventure Bound team, make sure that our guides and porters help you come through every obstacle and experience the most out of the Annapurna Circuit Trek Budget Trip. Moreover, our goals are to make sure that the trekkers and travellers enjoy the entire journey rather than being tired or uninterested because of different factors or obstacles that can arise during the trek.
How Adventure Bound Helps You Cope those Obstacles?
As said earlier, Adventure Bound Nepal's motto is to help trekkers and travelers experience and enjoy every bit of the money that they spend for the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek. Therefore, we make sure that you do not face any difficulties at any point in the trekking journey. Here is how Adventure Bound helps you cope with all the obstacles that can arise during the Annapurna Circuit Trek:
Experienced Guides and Porters
The first and the most important thing that we do as a trekking agency in Nepal provides you with experienced guides and porters. We have local guides who have grown up in the hilly and Himalayan region. Therefore, going on the trip with them would be very knowledgeable, enjoyable, full of adventure, and safe for sure.
Accommodation and Food:
We also arrange the best accommodation and food options throughout the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek. Even in the topmost part of the trekking journey, we make sure that you get the most energy-raising food, and restfulness through comfortable and cozy accommodation.
Customized Itineraries:
As per the requirements of the trekkers or travellers, we can tailor the trekking itinerary. Besides, trekkers can also adjust the pace, resting points, and side trips based on their fitness level and the interests of the travellers.
Safety Measures:
Trekking with the Adventure Bound Nepal Team also assists you with the safety measures that are very important for a successful trekking journey in the Himalayas of Nepal. Moreover, we also take care of the safety gear, equipment, and all the other requirements to make the trek physically possible.
One thing Adventure Bound team can ensure is to help you experience the best out of Nepal and its natural beauty. Besides, your safety always remains our first and the topmost concern. Therefore, if you choose Adventure Bound as your trekking or tour partner in Nepal, we ensure adventures, amazement, and experience at the top-notch level.
Best Season to Visit the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek
The perfect seasons to visit the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek are Spring (March, April, May) and Autumn (September, October, November). Due to a lot of reasons, these two seasons are the perfect to go for any trekking or adventure in Nepal. Let us make it more clear for all the trekkers to understand:
Spring Season (March, April, May)
In the Spring season, Nepal offers you one of the best and the most pleasurable journey and experience. The sunny and brighter days after the monsoon season give birth to new floras and traveling to higher altitudes becomes somewhere around easier than in any other season. Talking about the weather, the higher part of the Annapurna Circuit might still be chilly but the temperature can be mild.
Moreover, you can also expect a clear sky offering the best view of the surrounding mountains, valleys, hills, and also the blossom of rhododendrons in the forest. In the spring season, accommodation and food also have a high range of variation as you can find most of the teahouses, guesthouses, and hotels open.
Autumn Season (September, October, November)
Another good time to go for the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek is the autumn season. Autumn in Nepal falls during October and November. In this season, you can find many other trekkers exploring this circuit trek as autumn also stands as a favourite trekking season in Nepal for many tourists and trekking enthusiasts.
Moreover, the environment is also decent offering a beautiful view of the entire Annapurna region and its stunning natural magic. However, this season might not be your favourite to go for this expedition if you love a peaceful journey. That is because, in the autumn season you will meet a lot of other trekkers on this trail.
Meals and Accommodation During the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek
If you visit the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek in the perfect season, you can expect a wide variety of food and very comfortable accommodations throughout the route. However, that might not be the case if you choose other seasons than the ones stated above. You should not forget to taste as much as possible Nepali cuisine. Adventure Bound Nepal's Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek cost package includes 3-meals throughout the journey.
For breakfast, you can expect meals like fried and scrambled eggs, tea, coffee, bread, pancakes, Nepali, and international breakfast as well. Besides, you can have a Nepali Thali Set (Daal, Bhat, Tarkari, Achaar), a Thakali Khana Set, noodles, fried rice, pasta, and much more. You can also find similar cuisines and items for dinner as well.
Talking about accommodation, Adventure Bound Nepal arranges the best (as per the location) tea houses, hotels, and guesthouses. Our guides also make sure that the teahouses provide all the facilities and contain all the amenities that trekkers require. If you go in the winter season, this might not be possible because, in that season, most of the tea houses remain closed.
Chances of Altitude Sickness in the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek
Altitude sickness is certainly one of the common problems anyone can face while ascending higher altitudes, especially in the Himalayan region. As we ascend to an altitude of 4925 meters during the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek, chances of altitude sickness certainly arise.
As you reach Upper Pisang (3300 meters), altitude sickness might slowly start catching you and if not taken care of, it can completely defeat you until you reach Manang. In that part of the trekking journey, the air becomes thinner, and the oxygen level decreases. That's why our ABC Budget Trek itinerary contains an acclimatization day in Manang.
However, you can still keep yourself safe from altitude sickness with proper training, a steady pace, and many other ways. Moreover, we also request the trekkers to listen carefully to the guide's instructions and follow them throughout the trekking journey.
Documents and Paperwork Requires
There are several documents and paperwork that you must have before visiting any trekking journey in Nepal. Here are the documents required for the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek:
TIMS - Trekkers Information Management System
ACAP - Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit
VISA
Any documents containing your personal information
We encourage all the trekkers to ensure that they have packed all of these documents and permits before getting on the Annapurna Circuit Budget Trek. If you have any confusion about the paperwork and documents, you can simply contact us.