Annapurna Circuit Trek

20 Days @ US$ 1490

Annapurna Circuit Trek

Trip Overview

Key Information

Trip Length

20 Days

Activities

Trekking tour

Difficulty

Moderate / Strenuous

Max Elevation

5416 m/17768 ft Thorong La

Meal

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel / Guest House

Transportation

Bus/Car/Air

Best Month

February - May/September - December

Group Size

02 Minimum/10 Maximum

Trekking Style

Lodge

Trip Route

Manang / Muktinath / Ghorepani

Annapurna circuit Trek is an exciting, diverse, yet challenging trek. The trek is also the 2nd longest trek in Annapurna Region Trek and we have to cover 128 miles of four districts (Lamjung, Manang, Mustang and Myagdi) and two zones (Gandaki and Dhaulagiri) in 20 days trek; therefore it demands extra physical stamina, courage and prior preparation.The Annapurna Circuit Trek is the most scenic journey which gives us an opportunity to witness the two Eight-Thouanders Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,795ft) and Annapurna I (8,091m/26,545ft) including some other gleaming peaks: Mt. Manaslu (8,163m/26,781ft), Annapurna III (7,555m/24787ft), Gangapuram (7,455m/24,459ft), Annapurna South (7,219m/23,684ft), Machhapuchhre (6,997m/22,956ft) and Lamjung Himal (6,931m/22,740ft).The trek is also famous for diverse climate, cultural prosperity, religious diversity, traditional lifestyle and green lush vegetation plus wild species. Beside these, passing the highest pass: Thorang La pass (5,416m/17,769ft); the world’s deepest Gorge: Kali Gandaki Gorge; highest lake in size: Tilicho Lake (4,919m/16,138ft); holy 108 water spouts; sacred Hindu-Buddhist site: Muktinath temple; natural hot springs at Chame and Tatopani; and pristine sunrise view from Poon Hill are some of the major highlights of Annapurna Circuit Trek.The trail commences from Kathmandu – Jagat on drive and traces the anti-clockwise direction of Annapurna Region to the highest Pass: Thorang La Pass. The trek encircles the magnificent Annapurna massif along with Dhaulagiri, Langtang, Machhapuchre, Manaslu, Gangapurna and Nilgiri through sub-tropical forest, terraced farmland, dense forest, rhododendron hills, incredible waterfall, daunting cliffs, glaciers and ancient human settlements. 

Thorag La Pass is one of the highest Pass in the world and crossing across it is a huge accomplishment for any trekkers. From the pass, we can witness the magisterial beauty of nature, picturesque landscape, scattered villages and dazzling mountains. The pass is risky and needs proper consciousness during morning and afternoon time also in winter and summer seasons. The trail from Thorang La descends down to another divine destination Muktinath (Mustang) and then windy village Jomsom from where the final trail drops down to Tatopani, Ghorepani to the most beautiful view point: Poon Hill before tracing to Ghandruk and Pokhara. Annapurna circuit trek isn’t all about pristine scenery of snow clad mountains; it also offers the chance to understand the culture, tradition and religious importance of Nepal. On the 2nd day of the trek, there is city excursion to the UNESCO world heritage sites and some historical monuments of Kathmandu valley. Likewise, the trek leads us to Ghandruk; one of the most beautiful and culturally rich Gurung Village of the trek. At Ghandruk, we explore the typical Gurung lifestyle, their culture and tradition; and also visit the Gurung museum.The trek concludes with 6-7 hours of drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. But we also offer you an option either to travel back to Kathmandu or to spend some electrifying moments in Pokhara: the beautiful tourist hub. If you have enough spare days, Pokhara is the perfect destination to enjoy the vacation to the fullest.All in all, Annapurna Circuit Trek is the best trek to explore the entire Annapurna region. The trek is doable in any seasons; so if you want to experience the monsoon trek, Annapurna circuit trek is also the alternative trek.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1 300 m/4 265ft): MMT staff will meet and transfer you to your hotel.
  • Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation
  • Day 03: Kathmandu(1,300m/4,265ft) - Jagat (1,300m/4,265 ft): 9-10 hrs drive.
  • Day 04: Jagat(1,300m/4,265ft) - Dharapani (1,860m/6,102 ft): 12km,  6-7 hrs.
  • Day 05: Dharapani(1,860m/6,102ft) - Chame (2,670m/8,760ft): 13km,  6-7 hrs.
  • Day 06: Chame(2,670m/8,760ft) - Pisang (3 300 m/10 826 ft): 10km, 5-6 hrs.
  • Day 07: Pisang(3,300m/10,826ft) – Ngawal (3 660 m/12 007 ft):  8km, 4-5 hrs.
  • Day 08: Ngawal(3,660m/12,007ft) – Manang (3 540 m/11 613 ft): 7km,  3-4 hrs.
  • Day 09: Manang: Acclimatisation and exploration day
  • Day 10: Manang(3,540m/11,613ft) - Yak Kharka (4,050 m/13,286ft): 8km,  4-5 hrs.
  • Day 11: Yak Kharka(4,050m/13,286ft) - Thorung Phedi (4,525m/15,845ft): 5km,  3-4 hrs.
  • Day 12: Thorung Phedi(4,525m/14,845ft) - Muktinath (3,760m/12,335ft): 13km, 8-9 hrs.
  • Day 13: Muktinath(3,760m/12,335ft) - Tatopani (1 ,190m/3,905ft): 6-7 hrs drive.
  • Day 14: Tatopani(1,190m/3,905ft) - Ghorepani (2,860m/9,382 ft): 13km, 7-8 hrs.
  • Day 15: Ghorepani(2,860m/9,382ft) - Poon hill (3 210 m/10 530 ft): Tadapani (2,630m/8,630ft): 11km,  6-7 hrs.
  • Day 16: Tadapani(2,630m/8,630ft) - Ghandruk (1,940 m/6,364ft): 9km, 3-4 hrs.
  • Day 17: Ghandruk(1,940m/6,364ft) - Pothana (1,990 m/6,530ft): 11km, 6-7 hrs.
  • Day 18: Pothana(1,990m/6,530ft) - Phedi(1,130m/3,707ft) - Pokhara (820 m/2,690 ft): 6km, 3-4 hrs walk, 45 min drive.
  • Day 19: Pokhara(820m/2,690ft) - Kathmandu (1,300 m /4,265ft): 6-7hrs drive.
  • Day 20: Final departure

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination.

Itinerary Detail

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Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu

On the first day, one of the representatives of MMT welcomes you at the Airport Terminal and then you will be taken to MMT office at Kaldhara for all the further detail information about the trip. Eventually, the authorized person safely and comfortably takes you to the respective hotel. In the evening, you can enjoy the city night life in Thamel; main tourist hub in Kathmandu.

Food
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300
Day 2 : Full day Kathmandu City excursion

This day is scheduled to visit the UNESCO listed World Heritage sites including: Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, along with other historical and holy places. Swoyambnhunath: After delightful breakfast in the morning, our city tour guide takes you to Swayambhunath which is at the top of the hillock to the west of Thamel. Swayambhunath is one of the oldest temples of Nepal which is popular among foreigners as ‘Monkey Temple’. The spectacular scenery, cheerful monkeys, tranquil environment makes Swoyambhu worth visit. Patan Durbar square: The excursion then accelerates towards Patan, the city of festival, feast, art and culture. The city is prominent place to visit due to ancient Patan Durbar square, Krishna Mandir, Ganesh mandir and many more temples and places. We inspect art, history, cultural importance and architectural craftsmanship of the city. Boudhanath: Boudhanath is next destination of city tour which lies at northeast of Kathmandu. The stupa here is one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and is mostly visited by the Buddhist and Hindus pilgrims throughout the year. The aesthetic monks, prayer hymn, rolling Mani Wheels, and effused incense stick have made the vibrant ambiance in this area. Pashupatinath: Another most exciting place to visit in Kathmandu is Pashupatinath temple, the oldest temple in Nepal. This temple of lord Shiva is one of the sacred temples of Hindus living in every nook and corner. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter inside the premises of the temple; however, one can capture the photos of the traditional cremation ceremony and temple from the opposite bank of the holy Bagmati River. After visiting the main UNESCO heritage sites, the guides then take you back to your own hotel. Get refreshed and prepare gears or luggage for the next day trek.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300
Day 3 : Kathmandu(1,300m/4,265ft) - Jagat (4,265ft)

After delicate breakfast in the early morning, we drive to in our private jeep/van through Prithivi highway tracing the route of thankot, Dhading, Gorkha and Lamjung (Besisahar) before we reach at Sange/ Jagat. The first 5-6 hours of drive is so relaxing and comfortable due to coal tarred road up-to Besisahar; then-after, we experience the bumpy, dusty and rustic drive up-to our destination Jagat. Today’s drive is thrilling and exciting; as well as we also witness countryside lifestyle, green rolling hills at backdrop, surging rivers, dazzling snow-clad mountains, terraced farmland and pristine environment which ease our soul and mind. After 8-10 hours of scenic drive, we reach at Syange/ Jagat where we take today’s shelter.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1000
Day 4 : Jagat(1,300m/4,265ft) - Dharapani (1,860m/6,102ft)

From Syange, we start our trek through dense forest and surging Marsyangdi river crossing suspension bridge over river canyon. Along the trail, we see numerous waterfalls, green lush vegetation and rice fields in steep hills. After an hour of steep staircase walk through dense forest; and wooden bridges, we reach at Chamje. Again crossing many suspension bridges over Marsyangdi River and tracing through the dense forest, steep rocky trail, the trail leads us to Tal village. The journey from Tal then ascends to the famous village Dharapani with outstanding view of waterfall, ridges, cliffs, and greenish landscape. Overnight, stay at Dharapani.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1860
Day 5 : Dharapani(1,860m/6,102ft) - Chame (2,670m/8,760ft)

After morning breakfast, we ascend uphill through dense forest, tributaries, gorges and steep stone staircase tracing the villages Bagarchap, Danakyu and Koto. The journey offers us to enjoy fascinating turquoise surrounding; the Tibetan Buddhist Lifestyle, culture and tradition; panoramic view of snow-clad mountains: Lamjung Himal, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu, and few other peaks. After 5-6 hours of journey from Dharapani, we reach at the administrative headquarter of Manang district: Chame. Today, we shelter at Chame for dinner and accommodation.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2670
Day 6 : Chame(2,670m/8,760ft) - Pisang (3,300m/10,826ft)

On this day, we trek from Chame to Bhratang to Dhukur Pokhori and finally to Upper Pisang. From Chame, the trail traces uphill through rhododendron, pine and oak forest perceiving the spectacular snow-clad mountains over the roaring Marsyandi River. After few hours, we reach at apple orchid village Bhratang where we taste apple or apple pie and then resume our trek further. We follow the trail which has been carved into the side of the cliff alongside the surging river, cross the suspension bridge and enjoy the coruscating mountains as well as the incredible view of Swarga Dwari in distance. Eventually from Dukur Pokhari, we enjoy the coruscating view of Annapurna II, III and IV and then cross the suspension bridge, grassy meadows and reach at Pisang for today’s shelter.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3300
Day 7 : Pisang(3,300m/10,826ft) – Ngawal (3660m/12 007ft)

There are two routes that we can follow today. The lower, easier route follows the river to Mungji where it meets the upper route and continues to Braga and Manang. The more challenging upper route into the dry Nyesyang district begins from Upper Pisang and offers some of the finest scenery on the trek. Ghyaru is a fascinating cluster-village with beautifully constructed stone houses surrounded by fields of wheat, barley, buckwheat, potatoes and beans: crops that can cope with a short growing season. Then a long high traverse with great scenery, up and down the valley, to Ngawal: an interesting village with Gompa and ancient Juniper trees.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3660
Day 8 : Ngawal(3,660m/12,007ft) – Manang (3 540m/11 613ft)

After breakfast, we walk alongside Lophelling Monastery and Shey Monastery above Ngawal, we reach at Julu intersection from where we turn right to Braga Village where we have our lunch and then walk on the cliff through the upstream of Marsyandi River to the most advanced village: Manang. The village is one of the largest villages of this region where we spend the two nights and acclimatization day. Overnight, stay at Manang.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3540
Day 9 : Manang: Acclimatisation and exploration day

As suggested by health expertise, acclimatization at the higher altitude is mandatory in long days trek. Today, we organize a short hike to Bhojo Gompa or Gangapuram Lake or Braga Monastery and explore the culture, tradition as well as the elegant surrounding of the village. We also visit Himalayan Rescue Association and learn about Acute Mountain Sickness too. The day is fruitful to rest the limbs and muscle as we have to climb to the highest pass: Thorang La Pass in two days time.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3540
Day 10 : Manang(3,540m/11,613ft) - Yak Kharka (4,050m/13, 286ft)

In the early morning, we eat delicious breakfast and then prepare for our journey. From Manang, we cross a stream and ascend to the Tenki Village. Then, we turn to north and follow through dense forest and pasture land before we reach at tiny village: Ghusang. Tracing the bent trail and crossing the suspension bridge on the ridge, we climb steep up to Yak Kharkha for today’s overnight stay.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4050
Day 11 : Yak Kharka(4,050m/13,286ft) - Thorung Phedi (4525m/14,845ft)

The trail today is short, steep yet pleasant. From Yak Kharkha, we ascend Steep up to landslide risk trail alongside Kone Khola; and then cross a suspension bridge before we reach at Ledar village. The trail then ascends uphill along Marsyangdi River crossing several streams and narrow path then eventually descends to Thorang La Phedi tracing landslide prone trail. Overnight, stay at Thorang La Phedi.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4525
Day 12 : Thorung Phedi(4,525m/14,845ft) - Muktinath (3,760m/12,335ft)

Thorang La Pass is the highest, challenging and adventurous Pass on Annapurna Circuit. From Thrang La Phedi, we ascend steep up and reach at the top of Thorang High Camp. After walking for few hours and crossing bridges and false summit, we reach at the top of the Thorang La Pass which is the vantage point to witness the wonderful Annapurna Range, Kali Gandaki Gorge, pristine scenery and snow-clad mountains in the distance. Enjoying sometime at the Pass, we descend down towards one of the sacred Hindu-Buddhist Muktinath temple. Overnight, stay at Muktinath.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3760
Day 13 : Muktinath 3,760m/12,335ft)- Tatopani (1,190m/3,905ft)

After delicious breakfast, we leave Muktinath in a hired jeep. The drive from Muktinath offers us something extraordinary adventurous escapade in the arid landscape of Mustang. We drive from Muktinath through dry, busty and rustic road; and after one and half hour, we drive through trading route of Kagbeni and reach at Jomsom. The wind at jomsom can blow you in the air. On our way to tatopani, we come across the famous apple orchid village: Marpha. The blooming flowers or trees full of apples in the village make the drive awe-inspiring and rejuvenating. The drive then leads us to famous village of the natural hot springs Tatopani for today’s shelter.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1190
Day 14 : Tatopani(1,190m/3,905ft) - Ghorepani (2860m/9,382ft)

After spending wonderful time at the natural hot spring on previous day, we resume our trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani in the early morning. Walking along the motor road, we drop down for a while and cross one of the longest suspension bridge over Kali Gandaki River tracing through dense forest and the villages Ghara, Shikha, Phalate and Chitre before reaching Ghorepani. Overnight, we stay at Ghorepani.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2860
Day 15 : Ghorepani(2,860m/9,382ft) - Poon hill (3 210m/10 530ft) - Tadapani (2,630m/8,630ft)

In the early morning, we trek to one of the most elegant hill top of Annapurna Region for wonderful view. Poon Hill is the spectacular place from where we can witness the coruscating view of Annapurna south, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Annapurna I, etc. After enjoying the pristine scenery and stupendous view of snow clad mountains, we descend to Tadapani following the steep staircase. Tadapni also offer the view of Annapurna south and Macchapuchre Himal. Overnight, stay at Tadapani.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2630
Day 16 : Tadapani(2,630m/8,630ft)- Ghandruk (1,940m/6,364ft)

After enjoying delicate breakfast, we start our hike from Tadapani to Ghandruk tracing through traditional Gurung villages and the dense forest. Ghandruk is the beautiful and cultural Gurung village of the region. If we reach on time, we explore the village, visit museum and enjoy the culture-tradition of Gurung community at Ghandruk.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1940
Day 17 : Ghandruk(1,940m/6,364ft) - Pothana (1,990m/6,530ft)

At Ghandruk, we enjoy our early morning breakfast witnessing the elegant surrounding and commence our trek descending down to Pothana walking along the cliff and dense forest. Treading the curve path below Landruk, we drop to Tolka, Deurali and then finally reach at Pothana which is at the ridge and offers the coruscating view of numerous snow-clad mountains. Today, we take shelter at Pothana.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1990
Day 18 : Pothana(1,990m/6,530ft) - Phedi(1,130m/3,707ft) - Pokhara (820m/2,690ft)

The journey offers us the pristine views of Himalayan Range, green lush vegetation while descending From Pothana to Dhampus to Phedi through dense forest. At Phedi, we take some rest and drive to famous and beautiful tourist hub of Nepal: Pokhara, where we celebrate our victory and enjoy the modern amenities.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
820
Day 19 : Pokhara(820m/2,690ft) - Kathmandu (1300m /4 265ft)

Enjoy the delicious breakfast at the city of lakes before we leave. From Pokhara, we drive for 5-6 hours on tourist bus and reach at Katmandu in the afternoon. You can take rest in the hotel or stroll around Thamel area to enjoy the city life.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1300
Day 20 : Final departure

After final checking at hotel, we leave towards Tribhuwan International Airport for departure flight. Final say: While trekking in the higher elevation, low level of oxygen (AMS) can cause problem to some trekkers; in this case, don’t panic and share with guides for immediate health service. Also climate is unpredictable in the Himalayan region so it is always wise decision to add some buffer days in your vacation schedule to avoid any inconvenience. Annapurna circuit trek is long and challenging trek therefore we advise the trekkers to keep well trained before the trek. We have customized the itinerary with proper acclimatization and short hours trek to minimize the risk. If you have any confusion, please consult with our experts. Thank you.

Food
Breakfast

What Is Included ?

  • All airport transfers
  • 3 star Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights with breakfast 
  • Guided City tour in Kathmandu covering 4 UNESCO heritage sites
  • All necessary paper work and permits (ACAP and TIMS Permits: bring 3 passport size photos for trekking legal documentation )
  • Private transport Kathmandu to Besi Shahar and sharing Jeep to Jagat 
  • Full meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on your choice  
  • Supplementary snacks: energy  bar and cookies
  • Seasonal fresh fruits deserts every day
  • Unlimited Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water
  • All mountain accommodation(Soft comfortable private twin sharing room)
  • Two star Hotel in Pokhara for 2 nights with breakfast 
  • An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Guide & porter salary, insurance, equipment, transport and lodging
  • Sharing jeep transport Mukitnath to Tatopani 
  • Private transport Phedi (trail head) to Pokhara 
  • Pokhara/Kathmandu by tourist bus 
  • A comprehensive First Aid kit
  • All government and local taxes
  • Trekking equipment: down filled sleeping bag, walking poles and duffel bag
  • Souvenir: Trekking Route map printed T Shirts

What Is Excluded?

  • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
  • Hot and bottle drinks
  • City monument fees in Kathmandu/Pokhara 
  • City tour guide 
  • Electronic device re-charge
  • Wi-Fi 
  • Travel insurance and medical evacuation 
  • Tipping

Altitude Graph

Additional Information

Trip Information Section

Meals

Eating is a big part of Holiday. Travelling with Mountain Mart Trek, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route.

Accommodation

A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Private rooms are available in most Tea Houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually hassolar lighting.
Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances - mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.

Drinking water:

Mountain Mart Trek provides unlimited chlorine/Iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of Mineral water and bottled water while on the Trek as plastic bottles aredifficult to dispose off and have become an environmental problem

Route Map

Mountain Mart Trek offers you complementary route map and T-shirt

What to take

This is a very active trip, meaning you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for every two travellers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kgs per trekker means 30 kgs from 2 trekkers . Unnecessary luggage can left in Kathmandu Hotel and its absolutely free of cost. .

Important to note:

Please read the Checklist section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the year.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please, read MMT’s ‘Terms and Conditions’ carefully prior to trip booking

Trekking or Mountaineering in the higher elevation of the Himalayas is one of the most adventurous endeavors which inherit the risk of AMS or injuries or even death. MMT is always concern regarding the comfort, safety and health of trekkers while meandering in higher altitude. We contribute great effort to reduce or control the risk and hazard; but sometime nature’s curse or fluctuate climate in Himalayas is beyond our control and we are not responsible for it.
If you are a keen adventure lover and are ready to follow the hereby mentioned Terms and Conditions then you are heartily welcome at MMT office, Kaldhara-marg, Paknajol, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. All the bookings of the packages are dealt with Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition which is an authorized adventure company based in capital of Nepal: Kathmandu.

2. The term ‘Trip’ formally refers to walking, sightseeing, treks, tours, mountaineering, expeditions or holiday in the mystical land, Nepal.
3. MMT faithfully offers all the amenities in the estimated price of the package.
4. Please go through itinerary page or trek inclusion page for the detail information of the cost transparency. The trek cost may vary from one package to another and some packages don’t include the cost of the following:

  • Personal travel insurance, medical assistance and helicopter evacuation.
  • Visa, Passport and transit point expenses.
  •  Extra meals, entertainment activities, accommodation, transportation costs are not included in the itinerary.
  • Laundry, postal, medicine, clothing, gears and personal expenses.
  • Tips and excess baggage charge.

 5. The travelers must pay 20% upfront out of the total trip cost for the trip conformation.
6. You can pay the booking conformation amount either by credit card and wire transfer, both payment option subject to charge additional bank service fees upto 4% on top of the sum.
7. The trip will be booked once the payment is made by the travelers. We will send you the conformation letter through online and assure to provide all the service detail as mentioned in the itinerary.
8. The final payment must be submitted at the MMT office before the tip departure. Otherwise, you will not be legitimate for trip and no final documentation will be disclosed before the payment.
09. Regarding trip cancellation, we entertain free trip cancellation service upon submission of trustable reason before 90 days of the departure date upon adequate evidence and written reasons.    
10. If you cancel the trip 60 days prior to the departure date then 75% cancellation fee will be levied from the booking amount.
11. 85% cancellation fee will be levied if you cancel the trip before 30 days of the trip departure date.
12. The company will be unable to refund the earlier paid (20%) booking payment if you cancel the trek prior to 15 days of the departure date.
13. There will be no payment refund if you voluntarily leave or cancel the trip once it is started; but if you are forced to leave due to unforeseen immediate circumstances then payment can be refunded after proper discretion.
14. We guarantee your safe and successful trip; however, the company reserves the authority to cancel the trip if there will be no minimum number (2) of travelers. In this condition, company will postpone or manage alternative trip.
15. If the company cancels the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control (i.e. natural disaster, flight cancellation, strikes, wars, riots, quarantine, government intervention policy, weather condition), we will refund after deduction of minimum operating cost involved.
16. If you want to change your booking date, the booking amendment request must be made 90 days prior to the original trip departure.
17. If trekkers demand to change the departure date prior to 60 days of the final departure, US $ 50.00 per person will be charged as cancelation fee. The charge of the trip may also be increased if the market price soars higher during the postponed trip date.
18. The policy of our company is: Trekkers must have insurance policy contract if they want to trek with MMT. The policy must feature: medical coverage, air ambulance, helicopter evacuation facility, as well as flight cancellation insurance if possible.
19. Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition organizes various adventurous trips which have high risk factor and demand more physical stamina plus training. If you can’t accomplish the trek due to your physical inability or sickness, we are not obliged to refund the payment.
20. There may appear hindrance, obstacles or circumstances like: political riot, insurgency, accident, climate change, or natural disasters during the course of trip. Make sure you are ready to deal with all these problems.
21. The trip route, accommodation, modes of transport may be changed without prior notice due to the unforeseen circumstances. It is for your convenience and safety, so hope you will display flexible human nature in this context.
22. While changing the route, transportation, accommodation, or itinerary due to above circumstances, we may charge additional cost or lessen the cost as per the total expenses of the entire trek.
23. MMT holds all the authority to decline, accept, detain or retain any members of the trip if we find anyone suspicious or indiscipline. If you want to trek with MMT, you must accept our leadership during the whole trip.
24. MMT has contracted with network of companies, government of Nepal, individuals to assist the travelers during the trip. These third parties are qualified to perform their duties as contracted. We are not liable in case of loss, damage, irregularities if the third parties don’t perform their duties properly.
25. MMT is not responsible for the violation of any law or rules committed by the travelers in any country.
26. This agreement is governed by the laws of the Government of Nepal. No any individual: employees, representatives, guides of the company can alter the terms and conditions.
27. These terms and conditions may only be waived in special circumstances with written application to the director. Only the director of the company has all the right to amend them.
28. Travelers must be physically and mentally fit for the trekking. It is compulsory to bring health certificates along with proper legal documents for trip approval, if asked.
29. If the flight is cancelled or get delayed due to fluctuate climate or any other causes, MMT is not responsible for the extra expenses or compensation. We can manage alternative arrangement on special request which may demand other extra cost.
30. We have displayed the authentic, genuine and accurate information on our official website and brochure. If any mistake, incomplete or wrong information is seen, please inform us on time.
31. Please read all the above mentioned ‘Terms and Conditions’ before making the bookings. You must abide these conditions if you fancy to trek in the Himalayas with Mountain Mart Treks (MMT)

Download Nepal VISA form (.pdf)

Foreigners other than Indian citizen, who intend to visit Nepal must hold a valid passport prior to applying for a Nepal visa. The passport must have six months validity from the date of arrival. Foreigners can obtain a Nepalese visa upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, or at a border immigration office. One recent copy of a passport size color photo is required to apply for Tourist Visa to Nepal. Mountain Mart Trek has listed Nepal visa information tips for travelers to Nepal.

Tourist visas shall be granted for a maximum period of 150 days in a visa year (January to December)

A foreigner who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year. If any foreigner who has entered Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to extend his/her stay into the new visa year, he/she may do so by purchasing another visa for the New Year. Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of the stay.

An application for a Tourist Visa must be submitted in the format referred to in Appendix 1.

A Nepali visa issued abroad is valid for entry for three to six months from the date of issue. True -

Tourist Visa Exceptions

Citizens of the following countries should be issue visa in their own country to Nepal embassy and consulate.

Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Zimbabwe.

Entry

No foreigners except Indians are entitled to Nepal without a valid visa.

Visas can be obtained from the following immigration offices in Nepal:

  • Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
  • Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
  • Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
  • Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
  • Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
  • Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
  • Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
  • Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

Visa Application Forms

A copy of the Visa Form is available for use at the end of this document that avoids you long queue to pick up the Nepal visa form at the international airport.

Visa Fees

The fees payable only in USD dollars for obtaining a visa on arrival at any border are as follows:

  1. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 15 days: US$ 25 payable only in USD dollars.
  2. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days: US$ 40 payable only in USD dollars
  3. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days: US$ 100 payable only in USD dollars
  4. Regardless of the provisions stated in points E1 and E2 above: Tourists with passports from South Asian
    Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan
    and Sri Lanka) are not required to pay visa fees for a 30 day visa.
  5. Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter into Nepal.

Visa Extension Fees

The fees payable (only in local Nepali currency) to extend the duration of your stay, or to renew a visa are:

  1. US$ 2 equivalent, in Nepali currency, per day of the extension period.
  2. An additional US$ 20 or equivalent, in Nepali currency, is payable on a single-entry visa in F1 if a MultipleEntry facility is requested for the extended period.
  3. If foreign visitors failed to renew their visa and need to do so at an exit point, they have to pay an additional equivalent to US$ 3, in Nepalese currency, on the regular visa extension fee.
  4. Foreign visitors who have overstayed their visa period of 150 days without extension are required to pay an additional visa fee as per provision in F3, plus a fine as specified in Clause 10 sun-clause 4 of the immigration Act 2049.
  5. Regardless of the provision stated in F1: 15 days is counted as a minimum extension period and the visa fee is charged accordingly. For an extension period of more than 15 days, the visa fee is charged as per the provision of F1.
  6. A tourist visa can be extended for up to a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (Jan. – Dec.).
    It is cheaper to purchase a 30 day visa at the point of entry and then to extend it, for 15 days or more at the Central Immigration Office in Kathmandu or Pokhara unless you are staying for 90 days or more

    For an extension to a visa you will need two additional passport photographs for each extension.

Transit Visa

A transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at an entry point upon the production of a departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The fee is US$ 5 or equivalent convertible currency. A transit visa may not be extended.

A Nepali Visa can be obtained from Nepal Embassy / Consulate Offices in your country, or upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. It is also possible to obtain the visa from other border points of entry. You'll need 1 passport photo each time.

For foreign investors, a business visa with a multiple entry facility for a period of one year or five years can be obtained from the Department of Immigration on the recommendation of the Department of Industry and Commerce by paying US$ 100 and US$ 250 or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepali currency.

Note: While we try to make the information contained herein as accurate as possible, we accept no responsibility for any loss, disruption or inconvenience sustained by anyone using this information.

Important Information to Visitors

Foreign visitors are requested to keep a note of the dates on their Nepalese visa and their passport number to avoid possible problems. Visa extensions need to be applied for, within the valid period of the Nepalese visa.

You are requested to ensure that you get the arrival/departure stamps on your passport at the entry /exit points to avoid possible legal complications.

Living in Nepal without a passport or a valid visa is a punishable offence.

Deviation from the prescribed trekking routes mentioned on your trekking permit will be treated as a violation of the law.

You are advised to be aware of brokers/cheaters and counterfeit documents or visa/trekking permits to avoid legal complications.

Change of purpose of your stay without permission is not allowed and employment or voluntary services while on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited. It will be a punishable offence.

Be certain to register at the police and Immigration check points along any trail. It would be wise to register your trekking destination and schedule at your Embassy or Consulate.

If you encounter problems along the trails, immediately inform the nearest police or Immigration post officials.

You are requested to change money with recognized dealers and do not forget to take and keep formal receipts.

You are requested to inform the officials at an Immigration Office or Police Station of any changes in the address previously given in your visa application form or disembarkation card, and within seven days.

If, as a tourist, your stay is more than 120 days in one visa year and you wish to visit additional places for longer than 24 hours, you must register at the local police office of such places, your name, passport number and address.

You are advised to be mindful to contact the Department of Immigration to request a visa transfer in the case of getting a new passport or travel document from your embassy, and within seven days.

Passport and trekking permits should be kept by each trekker while trekking.

Filming in restricted or notified areas without permission is strictly prohibited.

Please do not take out the visa stickers from your passport and do not try to change records printed in your passport.

We request your co-operation in observing the following guidelines during your stay in Nepal. Respect local traditions, customs, values and sentiments, help to protect local culture and maintain local pride.

  1. Respect privacy while taking photographs.
  2. Respect holy places.
  3. Refrain from giving money to children as it will encourage begging.
  4. Respecting local etiquette will earn you respect.
    Let the Himalayas change you – do not change them: so remember while you are on trekking:
  5. Leave campsites cleaner than you have found them.
  6. Do not light open fires.
  7. Burn dry papers and packets in a safe place.
  8. Keep local water clean and avoid using pollutants.
  9. Plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment.
  10. Help your guides and porters to follow conservation measures.
  11. Protect the natural environment.

Information for Indian Citizens

Indian citizens are permitted to travel in Nepal provided they have any one of the following documents:

Passport; Driving license with photograph; Identity card with photograph issued by a governmental body; Ration card with photograph; Voter identity card with photograph; Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to Indian citizens residing in Nepal; Ad hoc/temporary identity cards issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen in the event of exigency; Document with photograph and setting out identity, issued by the sub-divisional magistrate or authority there above.

General Information

Department of Immigration
Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu.
Tel : 977 - 01 - 4433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868
Fax : 977 - 01 - 4433935
Email : mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np
Web : http://nepalimmigration.gov.np/

Office Hours

Sunday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. in Summer
  10:30 a.m. - 16:00 p.m. in Winter (Nov. to Jan.)
Friday 10:30 a.m. -15:00 p.m.

Visa Application Hours

Sunday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 15:00 p.m.
Friday 10:30 a.m. - 13:00 p.m.

Note: All of the information above is based on information from the Department of Immigration of Nepal’s office and may be found on their website.

Trekking cards and Permits for Conservation Areas, National Parks and Restricted Areas

All trekkers are required to carry a Trekkers' Information Management System card (TIMS card). It is available from the Tourist Services Centre in Kathmandu: Sun – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00. It is free, but requires two passport photographs. (Trekking agencies provide the cards for their clients.) Show it at check points on trekking routes.

Trekking Permits are required for all treks that pass through Conservation Areas or National Parks.

Conservation Area permits can be purchased at the Tourist Services Centre for Rs 2000 plus two photographs.

National Park entry tickets cost Rs 3000 and require no photograph. Purchase at the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation office Sun – Fri 09:00 – 14:00 only (next to the Tourist Services office).

Restricted Area Permits are required mainly for camping style trekking in remote areas near the Tibetan border – for which a guide is strongly recommended. They can only be purchased for two or more trekkers. The permits are issued by the Central Immigration Office, require two working days, your original passports (not facsimiles) and two photographs. Costs range from US$10/week to US$500/10 days plus substantial additional amounts for each additional day. These will be procured by your chosen trekking agency. Offices are open daily, but with restricted hours on Saturdays.

Tourist Visa

The foreign tourist visiting Nepal shall be granted the tourist visa.

The tourist visa shall be granted for a period in maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Visa years means January to December).

A tourist who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year.

If any foreigner who has entered into Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to spend even the period during which he may stay in Nepal with the tourist visa of the other visa year, he may use such facility.

Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of his stay.

Note: Above information is based on Department of Immigration of Nepal office.

  • Reading/writing material
  • First-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
  • Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
  • Wet wipes for cleaning can be purchased in Kathmandu.
  • Health requirements arranged
  • Money: cash/credit card
  • Down Sleeping bag provided by Mountain Mart Trek in Kathmandu 
  • Light weight Towel
  • Day pack (25-30 liter) to carry your personal needs during the day
  • Torch/flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
  • Insect repellent, sunscreen and lip balm
  • Refillable water bottle - Min 1 Liter Aluminum or Nalgene polypropylene are best
  • Warm Hat
  • Sunhat/bandana
  • Sunglasses
  • Gloves - wool or fleeced and gore tex
  • Scarf
  • Bag Liners to waterproof your bags (A duffel bag is provided to each trekker for trekking by MMT in Kathmandu)
  • Sewing Kit
  • Wind and waterproof Jacket & Pants
  • Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes (worn frequently prior to departure)
  • Socks: thick wool blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination - ensure boots fit such combination
  • Running shoes or sandals for evening
  • Wool jumper/sweater/fleece. Lightweight during summer, 1 heavyweight or 2 lightweights during winter months.
  • T Shirts 2 or 3
  • Shirt - Long Sleeved
  • Pants - lightweight long trousers (jeans are unsuitable)
  • Thermals upper and lower
  • Extra warm clothing during winter (December to March) layered clothing - thermals.

Trip Reviews (6)

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Mirjam Hendriksen

29th May, 2022

Annapurna trek - May 2022

Dit is alweer de 3e keer dat ik in Nepal trek en altijd met Mountain Mart trekking. Het is mijn ervaring dat deze trekking companie erg ervaren is. Inmiddels heb ik met Mountain Mart trekking de PoonHill, Makalu, Lang Tang, Panchase, Helambu en de Tamang Heritage trekking gedaan.

Elke trekking is anders en een ervaring op zich. Er is dan ook geen enkele trekking met elkaar te vergelijken. Soms slaap je bij mensen thuis, zeer eenvoudig en eet je mee met wat de pot schaft, wat meestal gewoon Dhal Bat is. Andere keren heb je het wat luxer als je in een heuse Lodge je onderdak vindt. Maar bijna is het altijd wel zo, dat warme douches je wel kunt vergeten!!

Het landschap varieert van hoog gebergte met kale met sneeuw bedekte toppen, koud en onhergbergzaam, geisoleerde gemeenschappen, tot de wat meer “laagland”  (toch nog rond 3500 meter), waar je op je weg voortdurend dorpjes tegenkomt en mensen. Het landschap waar je door trekt is hoofdzakelijk bos,  rijstvelden, en de typische newari gemeenschapjes. Contact met de bevolking is reuze gemakkelijk. En denk dan ook vooral eraan om pennen en balonnen mee te nemen om uit te delen aan de kinderen. Want op je weg komt deze vraag steeds weer opnieuw tegen. De kinderen zijn er erg blij mee.

Mountain Mart trekking heeft prima gidsen die je alles kunt vragen over landschap, gewoonten van de mensen, cultuur etc. Ze staan voor je klaar en zijn nooit te beroerd om je op wat voor manier dan ook te helpen. Ik heb inmiddels een goede band opgebouwd met verschillende gidsen die zo in de loop van de tijd ook echte vrienden zijn geworden. Mountain Mart trekking kan ik dan ook van harte aan bevelen aan mensen die op maat willen reizen, hun eigen vragen, wensen hebben aangaande het maken van ee trekking. Mountain Mart is gewoon TOP!!!

Mirjam Hendriksen
Holland 
E-mail: mirjam.hendriksen@gmail.com


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Cosey Wall

12th Apr, 2022

Annapurna circuit trek 20 day
After recently completing the Annapurna circuit trek with Mountain Mart Treks I couldn’t be happier with the level of service they provided. From day one they were very quick to respond to all questions and able to suit all my needs without any hesitation. Special mention to our guide Raju who continually went above and beyond his role to provide us the best of everything that was on offer and his knowledge about the the Annapurna circuit was incredible. Also our porter Ram who would continually do his best to make sure we were as comfortable as could be, during and even after his porter duties were finished for the day. Any one thinking of visiting Nepal for either trekking or sightseeing I highly recommend Mountain Mart Treks, you will not be disappointe


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David Mouillot

11th Dec, 2021

Annapurna Circuit
Thank you for organising such a fantastic trip at such short notice.
Nabin and Durga looked after my sister and I really well. I was unfortunately unwell for a few days but they altered the pace so that i could complete the full circuit.

We chose to do this adventure at the end of Sept which meant we got glimpses of the scenery during the day and amazing views at sunset. However, it meant the circuit was not as busy and we often walked for hours without seeing anyone else.

I would definitely recommend Mountain Mart as a very professional and friendly company.

Thanks again - Bethany


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Bethaly Walkinson

2nd Aug, 2022

Annapurna Circuit
Thank you for organising such a fantastic trip at such short notice.
Nabin and Durga looked after my sister and I really well. I was unfortunately unwell for a few days but they altered the pace so that i could complete the full circuit.

We chose to do this adventure at the end of Sept which meant we got glimpses of the scenery during the day and amazing views at sunset. However, it meant the circuit was not as busy and we often walked for hours without seeing anyone else.

I would definitely recommend Mountain Mart as a very professional and friendly company.

Thanks again - Bethany


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Gerben Odk

16th Sep, 2022

Annapurna circuit and Tilicho lake trekking trip
Let’s start with that we had an absolute blast of a time in the Himalayas with our guide Bhoj! We did the Annapurna circuit and added little de-tour to the Tilicho lake. At first we wanted to go on our own, however with our guide we learned a lot about the culture and could connect with the local ways. Also we would have missed quite some little details if we would have gone without our guide. Bhoj was very helpful, funny and great to have around. If we return to the Himalayas we would definitely contact our new friend at mountain Mart to arrange a new adventure!


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Danielle Peterson

14th Sep, 2022

Great trekking around Annapurna circuit with Bhoj
We organized the trekking with Mountain Mart very last minute, but this was not a problem. We did a 10 day trekking around the Annapurna circuit and Tilicho lake with our guide Bhoj. Bhoj was very helpful and flexible. He gave us better insight in the local culture and ways, helped us out were needed and it was no problem to make a change of plans during the trip. Moreover Bhoj was very friendly and funny, we had great conversations and a lot of fun playing cards at the teahouses. Overall, we had a great time and would recommend Mountain Mart!


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Trip Overview

Key Information

Trip Length

20 Days

Activities

Trekking tour

Difficulty

Moderate / Strenuous

Max Elevation

5416 m/17768 ft Thorong La

Meal

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Accommodation

Hotel / Guest House

Transportation

Bus/Car/Air

Best Month

February - May/September - December

Group Size

02 Minimum/10 Maximum

Trekking Style

Lodge

Trip Route

Manang / Muktinath / Ghorepani

Annapurna circuit Trek is an exciting, diverse, yet challenging trek. The trek is also the 2nd longest trek in Annapurna Region Trek and we have to cover 128 miles of four districts (Lamjung, Manang, Mustang and Myagdi) and two zones (Gandaki and Dhaulagiri) in 20 days trek; therefore it demands extra physical stamina, courage and prior preparation.The Annapurna Circuit Trek is the most scenic journey which gives us an opportunity to witness the two Eight-Thouanders Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,795ft) and Annapurna I (8,091m/26,545ft) including some other gleaming peaks: Mt. Manaslu (8,163m/26,781ft), Annapurna III (7,555m/24787ft), Gangapuram (7,455m/24,459ft), Annapurna South (7,219m/23,684ft), Machhapuchhre (6,997m/22,956ft) and Lamjung Himal (6,931m/22,740ft).The trek is also famous for diverse climate, cultural prosperity, religious diversity, traditional lifestyle and green lush vegetation plus wild species. Beside these, passing the highest pass: Thorang La pass (5,416m/17,769ft); the world’s deepest Gorge: Kali Gandaki Gorge; highest lake in size: Tilicho Lake (4,919m/16,138ft); holy 108 water spouts; sacred Hindu-Buddhist site: Muktinath temple; natural hot springs at Chame and Tatopani; and pristine sunrise view from Poon Hill are some of the major highlights of Annapurna Circuit Trek.The trail commences from Kathmandu – Jagat on drive and traces the anti-clockwise direction of Annapurna Region to the highest Pass: Thorang La Pass. The trek encircles the magnificent Annapurna massif along with Dhaulagiri, Langtang, Machhapuchre, Manaslu, Gangapurna and Nilgiri through sub-tropical forest, terraced farmland, dense forest, rhododendron hills, incredible waterfall, daunting cliffs, glaciers and ancient human settlements. 

Thorag La Pass is one of the highest Pass in the world and crossing across it is a huge accomplishment for any trekkers. From the pass, we can witness the magisterial beauty of nature, picturesque landscape, scattered villages and dazzling mountains. The pass is risky and needs proper consciousness during morning and afternoon time also in winter and summer seasons. The trail from Thorang La descends down to another divine destination Muktinath (Mustang) and then windy village Jomsom from where the final trail drops down to Tatopani, Ghorepani to the most beautiful view point: Poon Hill before tracing to Ghandruk and Pokhara. Annapurna circuit trek isn’t all about pristine scenery of snow clad mountains; it also offers the chance to understand the culture, tradition and religious importance of Nepal. On the 2nd day of the trek, there is city excursion to the UNESCO world heritage sites and some historical monuments of Kathmandu valley. Likewise, the trek leads us to Ghandruk; one of the most beautiful and culturally rich Gurung Village of the trek. At Ghandruk, we explore the typical Gurung lifestyle, their culture and tradition; and also visit the Gurung museum.The trek concludes with 6-7 hours of drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. But we also offer you an option either to travel back to Kathmandu or to spend some electrifying moments in Pokhara: the beautiful tourist hub. If you have enough spare days, Pokhara is the perfect destination to enjoy the vacation to the fullest.All in all, Annapurna Circuit Trek is the best trek to explore the entire Annapurna region. The trek is doable in any seasons; so if you want to experience the monsoon trek, Annapurna circuit trek is also the alternative trek.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1 300 m/4 265ft): MMT staff will meet and transfer you to your hotel.
  • Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation
  • Day 03: Kathmandu(1,300m/4,265ft) - Jagat (1,300m/4,265 ft): 9-10 hrs drive.
  • Day 04: Jagat(1,300m/4,265ft) - Dharapani (1,860m/6,102 ft): 12km,  6-7 hrs.
  • Day 05: Dharapani(1,860m/6,102ft) - Chame (2,670m/8,760ft): 13km,  6-7 hrs.
  • Day 06: Chame(2,670m/8,760ft) - Pisang (3 300 m/10 826 ft): 10km, 5-6 hrs.
  • Day 07: Pisang(3,300m/10,826ft) – Ngawal (3 660 m/12 007 ft):  8km, 4-5 hrs.
  • Day 08: Ngawal(3,660m/12,007ft) – Manang (3 540 m/11 613 ft): 7km,  3-4 hrs.
  • Day 09: Manang: Acclimatisation and exploration day
  • Day 10: Manang(3,540m/11,613ft) - Yak Kharka (4,050 m/13,286ft): 8km,  4-5 hrs.
  • Day 11: Yak Kharka(4,050m/13,286ft) - Thorung Phedi (4,525m/15,845ft): 5km,  3-4 hrs.
  • Day 12: Thorung Phedi(4,525m/14,845ft) - Muktinath (3,760m/12,335ft): 13km, 8-9 hrs.
  • Day 13: Muktinath(3,760m/12,335ft) - Tatopani (1 ,190m/3,905ft): 6-7 hrs drive.
  • Day 14: Tatopani(1,190m/3,905ft) - Ghorepani (2,860m/9,382 ft): 13km, 7-8 hrs.
  • Day 15: Ghorepani(2,860m/9,382ft) - Poon hill (3 210 m/10 530 ft): Tadapani (2,630m/8,630ft): 11km,  6-7 hrs.
  • Day 16: Tadapani(2,630m/8,630ft) - Ghandruk (1,940 m/6,364ft): 9km, 3-4 hrs.
  • Day 17: Ghandruk(1,940m/6,364ft) - Pothana (1,990 m/6,530ft): 11km, 6-7 hrs.
  • Day 18: Pothana(1,990m/6,530ft) - Phedi(1,130m/3,707ft) - Pokhara (820 m/2,690 ft): 6km, 3-4 hrs walk, 45 min drive.
  • Day 19: Pokhara(820m/2,690ft) - Kathmandu (1,300 m /4,265ft): 6-7hrs drive.
  • Day 20: Final departure

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination.

Itinerary Detail

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu

On the first day, one of the representatives of MMT welcomes you at the Airport Terminal and then you will be taken to MMT office at Kaldhara for all the further detail information about the trip. Eventually, the authorized person safely and comfortably takes you to the respective hotel. In the evening, you can enjoy the city night life in Thamel; main tourist hub in Kathmandu.

Food
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300
Day 2 : Full day Kathmandu City excursion

This day is scheduled to visit the UNESCO listed World Heritage sites including: Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, along with other historical and holy places. Swoyambnhunath: After delightful breakfast in the morning, our city tour guide takes you to Swayambhunath which is at the top of the hillock to the west of Thamel. Swayambhunath is one of the oldest temples of Nepal which is popular among foreigners as ‘Monkey Temple’. The spectacular scenery, cheerful monkeys, tranquil environment makes Swoyambhu worth visit. Patan Durbar square: The excursion then accelerates towards Patan, the city of festival, feast, art and culture. The city is prominent place to visit due to ancient Patan Durbar square, Krishna Mandir, Ganesh mandir and many more temples and places. We inspect art, history, cultural importance and architectural craftsmanship of the city. Boudhanath: Boudhanath is next destination of city tour which lies at northeast of Kathmandu. The stupa here is one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and is mostly visited by the Buddhist and Hindus pilgrims throughout the year. The aesthetic monks, prayer hymn, rolling Mani Wheels, and effused incense stick have made the vibrant ambiance in this area. Pashupatinath: Another most exciting place to visit in Kathmandu is Pashupatinath temple, the oldest temple in Nepal. This temple of lord Shiva is one of the sacred temples of Hindus living in every nook and corner. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter inside the premises of the temple; however, one can capture the photos of the traditional cremation ceremony and temple from the opposite bank of the holy Bagmati River. After visiting the main UNESCO heritage sites, the guides then take you back to your own hotel. Get refreshed and prepare gears or luggage for the next day trek.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300
Day 3 : Kathmandu(1,300m/4,265ft) - Jagat (4,265ft)

After delicate breakfast in the early morning, we drive to in our private jeep/van through Prithivi highway tracing the route of thankot, Dhading, Gorkha and Lamjung (Besisahar) before we reach at Sange/ Jagat. The first 5-6 hours of drive is so relaxing and comfortable due to coal tarred road up-to Besisahar; then-after, we experience the bumpy, dusty and rustic drive up-to our destination Jagat. Today’s drive is thrilling and exciting; as well as we also witness countryside lifestyle, green rolling hills at backdrop, surging rivers, dazzling snow-clad mountains, terraced farmland and pristine environment which ease our soul and mind. After 8-10 hours of scenic drive, we reach at Syange/ Jagat where we take today’s shelter.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1000
Day 4 : Jagat(1,300m/4,265ft) - Dharapani (1,860m/6,102ft)

From Syange, we start our trek through dense forest and surging Marsyangdi river crossing suspension bridge over river canyon. Along the trail, we see numerous waterfalls, green lush vegetation and rice fields in steep hills. After an hour of steep staircase walk through dense forest; and wooden bridges, we reach at Chamje. Again crossing many suspension bridges over Marsyangdi River and tracing through the dense forest, steep rocky trail, the trail leads us to Tal village. The journey from Tal then ascends to the famous village Dharapani with outstanding view of waterfall, ridges, cliffs, and greenish landscape. Overnight, stay at Dharapani.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1860
Day 5 : Dharapani(1,860m/6,102ft) - Chame (2,670m/8,760ft)

After morning breakfast, we ascend uphill through dense forest, tributaries, gorges and steep stone staircase tracing the villages Bagarchap, Danakyu and Koto. The journey offers us to enjoy fascinating turquoise surrounding; the Tibetan Buddhist Lifestyle, culture and tradition; panoramic view of snow-clad mountains: Lamjung Himal, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu, and few other peaks. After 5-6 hours of journey from Dharapani, we reach at the administrative headquarter of Manang district: Chame. Today, we shelter at Chame for dinner and accommodation.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2670
Day 6 : Chame(2,670m/8,760ft) - Pisang (3,300m/10,826ft)

On this day, we trek from Chame to Bhratang to Dhukur Pokhori and finally to Upper Pisang. From Chame, the trail traces uphill through rhododendron, pine and oak forest perceiving the spectacular snow-clad mountains over the roaring Marsyandi River. After few hours, we reach at apple orchid village Bhratang where we taste apple or apple pie and then resume our trek further. We follow the trail which has been carved into the side of the cliff alongside the surging river, cross the suspension bridge and enjoy the coruscating mountains as well as the incredible view of Swarga Dwari in distance. Eventually from Dukur Pokhari, we enjoy the coruscating view of Annapurna II, III and IV and then cross the suspension bridge, grassy meadows and reach at Pisang for today’s shelter.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3300
Day 7 : Pisang(3,300m/10,826ft) – Ngawal (3660m/12 007ft)

There are two routes that we can follow today. The lower, easier route follows the river to Mungji where it meets the upper route and continues to Braga and Manang. The more challenging upper route into the dry Nyesyang district begins from Upper Pisang and offers some of the finest scenery on the trek. Ghyaru is a fascinating cluster-village with beautifully constructed stone houses surrounded by fields of wheat, barley, buckwheat, potatoes and beans: crops that can cope with a short growing season. Then a long high traverse with great scenery, up and down the valley, to Ngawal: an interesting village with Gompa and ancient Juniper trees.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3660
Day 8 : Ngawal(3,660m/12,007ft) – Manang (3 540m/11 613ft)

After breakfast, we walk alongside Lophelling Monastery and Shey Monastery above Ngawal, we reach at Julu intersection from where we turn right to Braga Village where we have our lunch and then walk on the cliff through the upstream of Marsyandi River to the most advanced village: Manang. The village is one of the largest villages of this region where we spend the two nights and acclimatization day. Overnight, stay at Manang.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3540
Day 9 : Manang: Acclimatisation and exploration day

As suggested by health expertise, acclimatization at the higher altitude is mandatory in long days trek. Today, we organize a short hike to Bhojo Gompa or Gangapuram Lake or Braga Monastery and explore the culture, tradition as well as the elegant surrounding of the village. We also visit Himalayan Rescue Association and learn about Acute Mountain Sickness too. The day is fruitful to rest the limbs and muscle as we have to climb to the highest pass: Thorang La Pass in two days time.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3540
Day 10 : Manang(3,540m/11,613ft) - Yak Kharka (4,050m/13, 286ft)

In the early morning, we eat delicious breakfast and then prepare for our journey. From Manang, we cross a stream and ascend to the Tenki Village. Then, we turn to north and follow through dense forest and pasture land before we reach at tiny village: Ghusang. Tracing the bent trail and crossing the suspension bridge on the ridge, we climb steep up to Yak Kharkha for today’s overnight stay.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4050
Day 11 : Yak Kharka(4,050m/13,286ft) - Thorung Phedi (4525m/14,845ft)

The trail today is short, steep yet pleasant. From Yak Kharkha, we ascend Steep up to landslide risk trail alongside Kone Khola; and then cross a suspension bridge before we reach at Ledar village. The trail then ascends uphill along Marsyangdi River crossing several streams and narrow path then eventually descends to Thorang La Phedi tracing landslide prone trail. Overnight, stay at Thorang La Phedi.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4525
Day 12 : Thorung Phedi(4,525m/14,845ft) - Muktinath (3,760m/12,335ft)

Thorang La Pass is the highest, challenging and adventurous Pass on Annapurna Circuit. From Thrang La Phedi, we ascend steep up and reach at the top of Thorang High Camp. After walking for few hours and crossing bridges and false summit, we reach at the top of the Thorang La Pass which is the vantage point to witness the wonderful Annapurna Range, Kali Gandaki Gorge, pristine scenery and snow-clad mountains in the distance. Enjoying sometime at the Pass, we descend down towards one of the sacred Hindu-Buddhist Muktinath temple. Overnight, stay at Muktinath.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3760
Day 13 : Muktinath 3,760m/12,335ft)- Tatopani (1,190m/3,905ft)

After delicious breakfast, we leave Muktinath in a hired jeep. The drive from Muktinath offers us something extraordinary adventurous escapade in the arid landscape of Mustang. We drive from Muktinath through dry, busty and rustic road; and after one and half hour, we drive through trading route of Kagbeni and reach at Jomsom. The wind at jomsom can blow you in the air. On our way to tatopani, we come across the famous apple orchid village: Marpha. The blooming flowers or trees full of apples in the village make the drive awe-inspiring and rejuvenating. The drive then leads us to famous village of the natural hot springs Tatopani for today’s shelter.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1190
Day 14 : Tatopani(1,190m/3,905ft) - Ghorepani (2860m/9,382ft)

After spending wonderful time at the natural hot spring on previous day, we resume our trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani in the early morning. Walking along the motor road, we drop down for a while and cross one of the longest suspension bridge over Kali Gandaki River tracing through dense forest and the villages Ghara, Shikha, Phalate and Chitre before reaching Ghorepani. Overnight, we stay at Ghorepani.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2860
Day 15 : Ghorepani(2,860m/9,382ft) - Poon hill (3 210m/10 530ft) - Tadapani (2,630m/8,630ft)

In the early morning, we trek to one of the most elegant hill top of Annapurna Region for wonderful view. Poon Hill is the spectacular place from where we can witness the coruscating view of Annapurna south, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Annapurna I, etc. After enjoying the pristine scenery and stupendous view of snow clad mountains, we descend to Tadapani following the steep staircase. Tadapni also offer the view of Annapurna south and Macchapuchre Himal. Overnight, stay at Tadapani.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2630
Day 16 : Tadapani(2,630m/8,630ft)- Ghandruk (1,940m/6,364ft)

After enjoying delicate breakfast, we start our hike from Tadapani to Ghandruk tracing through traditional Gurung villages and the dense forest. Ghandruk is the beautiful and cultural Gurung village of the region. If we reach on time, we explore the village, visit museum and enjoy the culture-tradition of Gurung community at Ghandruk.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1940
Day 17 : Ghandruk(1,940m/6,364ft) - Pothana (1,990m/6,530ft)

At Ghandruk, we enjoy our early morning breakfast witnessing the elegant surrounding and commence our trek descending down to Pothana walking along the cliff and dense forest. Treading the curve path below Landruk, we drop to Tolka, Deurali and then finally reach at Pothana which is at the ridge and offers the coruscating view of numerous snow-clad mountains. Today, we take shelter at Pothana.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1990
Day 18 : Pothana(1,990m/6,530ft) - Phedi(1,130m/3,707ft) - Pokhara (820m/2,690ft)

The journey offers us the pristine views of Himalayan Range, green lush vegetation while descending From Pothana to Dhampus to Phedi through dense forest. At Phedi, we take some rest and drive to famous and beautiful tourist hub of Nepal: Pokhara, where we celebrate our victory and enjoy the modern amenities.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
820
Day 19 : Pokhara(820m/2,690ft) - Kathmandu (1300m /4 265ft)

Enjoy the delicious breakfast at the city of lakes before we leave. From Pokhara, we drive for 5-6 hours on tourist bus and reach at Katmandu in the afternoon. You can take rest in the hotel or stroll around Thamel area to enjoy the city life.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1300
Day 20 : Final departure

After final checking at hotel, we leave towards Tribhuwan International Airport for departure flight. Final say: While trekking in the higher elevation, low level of oxygen (AMS) can cause problem to some trekkers; in this case, don’t panic and share with guides for immediate health service. Also climate is unpredictable in the Himalayan region so it is always wise decision to add some buffer days in your vacation schedule to avoid any inconvenience. Annapurna circuit trek is long and challenging trek therefore we advise the trekkers to keep well trained before the trek. We have customized the itinerary with proper acclimatization and short hours trek to minimize the risk. If you have any confusion, please consult with our experts. Thank you.

Food
Breakfast

What Is Included ?

  • All airport transfers
  • 3 star Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights with breakfast 
  • Guided City tour in Kathmandu covering 4 UNESCO heritage sites
  • All necessary paper work and permits (ACAP and TIMS Permits: bring 3 passport size photos for trekking legal documentation )
  • Private transport Kathmandu to Besi Shahar and sharing Jeep to Jagat 
  • Full meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on your choice  
  • Supplementary snacks: energy  bar and cookies
  • Seasonal fresh fruits deserts every day
  • Unlimited Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water
  • All mountain accommodation(Soft comfortable private twin sharing room)
  • Two star Hotel in Pokhara for 2 nights with breakfast 
  • An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Guide & porter salary, insurance, equipment, transport and lodging
  • Sharing jeep transport Mukitnath to Tatopani 
  • Private transport Phedi (trail head) to Pokhara 
  • Pokhara/Kathmandu by tourist bus 
  • A comprehensive First Aid kit
  • All government and local taxes
  • Trekking equipment: down filled sleeping bag, walking poles and duffel bag
  • Souvenir: Trekking Route map printed T Shirts

What Is Excluded?

  • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
  • Hot and bottle drinks
  • City monument fees in Kathmandu/Pokhara 
  • City tour guide 
  • Electronic device re-charge
  • Wi-Fi 
  • Travel insurance and medical evacuation 
  • Tipping

Additional Information

Trip Information Section

Meals

Eating is a big part of Holiday. Travelling with Mountain Mart Trek, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route.

Accommodation

A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Private rooms are available in most Tea Houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually hassolar lighting.
Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances - mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.

Drinking water:

Mountain Mart Trek provides unlimited chlorine/Iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of Mineral water and bottled water while on the Trek as plastic bottles aredifficult to dispose off and have become an environmental problem

Route Map

Mountain Mart Trek offers you complementary route map and T-shirt

What to take

This is a very active trip, meaning you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for every two travellers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kgs per trekker means 30 kgs from 2 trekkers . Unnecessary luggage can left in Kathmandu Hotel and its absolutely free of cost. .

Important to note:

Please read the Checklist section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the year.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please, read MMT’s ‘Terms and Conditions’ carefully prior to trip booking

Trekking or Mountaineering in the higher elevation of the Himalayas is one of the most adventurous endeavors which inherit the risk of AMS or injuries or even death. MMT is always concern regarding the comfort, safety and health of trekkers while meandering in higher altitude. We contribute great effort to reduce or control the risk and hazard; but sometime nature’s curse or fluctuate climate in Himalayas is beyond our control and we are not responsible for it.
If you are a keen adventure lover and are ready to follow the hereby mentioned Terms and Conditions then you are heartily welcome at MMT office, Kaldhara-marg, Paknajol, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. All the bookings of the packages are dealt with Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition which is an authorized adventure company based in capital of Nepal: Kathmandu.

2. The term ‘Trip’ formally refers to walking, sightseeing, treks, tours, mountaineering, expeditions or holiday in the mystical land, Nepal.
3. MMT faithfully offers all the amenities in the estimated price of the package.
4. Please go through itinerary page or trek inclusion page for the detail information of the cost transparency. The trek cost may vary from one package to another and some packages don’t include the cost of the following:

  • Personal travel insurance, medical assistance and helicopter evacuation.
  • Visa, Passport and transit point expenses.
  •  Extra meals, entertainment activities, accommodation, transportation costs are not included in the itinerary.
  • Laundry, postal, medicine, clothing, gears and personal expenses.
  • Tips and excess baggage charge.

 5. The travelers must pay 20% upfront out of the total trip cost for the trip conformation.
6. You can pay the booking conformation amount either by credit card and wire transfer, both payment option subject to charge additional bank service fees upto 4% on top of the sum.
7. The trip will be booked once the payment is made by the travelers. We will send you the conformation letter through online and assure to provide all the service detail as mentioned in the itinerary.
8. The final payment must be submitted at the MMT office before the tip departure. Otherwise, you will not be legitimate for trip and no final documentation will be disclosed before the payment.
09. Regarding trip cancellation, we entertain free trip cancellation service upon submission of trustable reason before 90 days of the departure date upon adequate evidence and written reasons.    
10. If you cancel the trip 60 days prior to the departure date then 75% cancellation fee will be levied from the booking amount.
11. 85% cancellation fee will be levied if you cancel the trip before 30 days of the trip departure date.
12. The company will be unable to refund the earlier paid (20%) booking payment if you cancel the trek prior to 15 days of the departure date.
13. There will be no payment refund if you voluntarily leave or cancel the trip once it is started; but if you are forced to leave due to unforeseen immediate circumstances then payment can be refunded after proper discretion.
14. We guarantee your safe and successful trip; however, the company reserves the authority to cancel the trip if there will be no minimum number (2) of travelers. In this condition, company will postpone or manage alternative trip.
15. If the company cancels the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control (i.e. natural disaster, flight cancellation, strikes, wars, riots, quarantine, government intervention policy, weather condition), we will refund after deduction of minimum operating cost involved.
16. If you want to change your booking date, the booking amendment request must be made 90 days prior to the original trip departure.
17. If trekkers demand to change the departure date prior to 60 days of the final departure, US $ 50.00 per person will be charged as cancelation fee. The charge of the trip may also be increased if the market price soars higher during the postponed trip date.
18. The policy of our company is: Trekkers must have insurance policy contract if they want to trek with MMT. The policy must feature: medical coverage, air ambulance, helicopter evacuation facility, as well as flight cancellation insurance if possible.
19. Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition organizes various adventurous trips which have high risk factor and demand more physical stamina plus training. If you can’t accomplish the trek due to your physical inability or sickness, we are not obliged to refund the payment.
20. There may appear hindrance, obstacles or circumstances like: political riot, insurgency, accident, climate change, or natural disasters during the course of trip. Make sure you are ready to deal with all these problems.
21. The trip route, accommodation, modes of transport may be changed without prior notice due to the unforeseen circumstances. It is for your convenience and safety, so hope you will display flexible human nature in this context.
22. While changing the route, transportation, accommodation, or itinerary due to above circumstances, we may charge additional cost or lessen the cost as per the total expenses of the entire trek.
23. MMT holds all the authority to decline, accept, detain or retain any members of the trip if we find anyone suspicious or indiscipline. If you want to trek with MMT, you must accept our leadership during the whole trip.
24. MMT has contracted with network of companies, government of Nepal, individuals to assist the travelers during the trip. These third parties are qualified to perform their duties as contracted. We are not liable in case of loss, damage, irregularities if the third parties don’t perform their duties properly.
25. MMT is not responsible for the violation of any law or rules committed by the travelers in any country.
26. This agreement is governed by the laws of the Government of Nepal. No any individual: employees, representatives, guides of the company can alter the terms and conditions.
27. These terms and conditions may only be waived in special circumstances with written application to the director. Only the director of the company has all the right to amend them.
28. Travelers must be physically and mentally fit for the trekking. It is compulsory to bring health certificates along with proper legal documents for trip approval, if asked.
29. If the flight is cancelled or get delayed due to fluctuate climate or any other causes, MMT is not responsible for the extra expenses or compensation. We can manage alternative arrangement on special request which may demand other extra cost.
30. We have displayed the authentic, genuine and accurate information on our official website and brochure. If any mistake, incomplete or wrong information is seen, please inform us on time.
31. Please read all the above mentioned ‘Terms and Conditions’ before making the bookings. You must abide these conditions if you fancy to trek in the Himalayas with Mountain Mart Treks (MMT)

Download Nepal VISA form (.pdf)

Foreigners other than Indian citizen, who intend to visit Nepal must hold a valid passport prior to applying for a Nepal visa. The passport must have six months validity from the date of arrival. Foreigners can obtain a Nepalese visa upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, or at a border immigration office. One recent copy of a passport size color photo is required to apply for Tourist Visa to Nepal. Mountain Mart Trek has listed Nepal visa information tips for travelers to Nepal.

Tourist visas shall be granted for a maximum period of 150 days in a visa year (January to December)

A foreigner who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year. If any foreigner who has entered Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to extend his/her stay into the new visa year, he/she may do so by purchasing another visa for the New Year. Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of the stay.

An application for a Tourist Visa must be submitted in the format referred to in Appendix 1.

A Nepali visa issued abroad is valid for entry for three to six months from the date of issue. True -

Tourist Visa Exceptions

Citizens of the following countries should be issue visa in their own country to Nepal embassy and consulate.

Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Zimbabwe.

Entry

No foreigners except Indians are entitled to Nepal without a valid visa.

Visas can be obtained from the following immigration offices in Nepal:

  • Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
  • Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
  • Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
  • Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
  • Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
  • Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
  • Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
  • Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

Visa Application Forms

A copy of the Visa Form is available for use at the end of this document that avoids you long queue to pick up the Nepal visa form at the international airport.

Visa Fees

The fees payable only in USD dollars for obtaining a visa on arrival at any border are as follows:

  1. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 15 days: US$ 25 payable only in USD dollars.
  2. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days: US$ 40 payable only in USD dollars
  3. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days: US$ 100 payable only in USD dollars
  4. Regardless of the provisions stated in points E1 and E2 above: Tourists with passports from South Asian
    Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan
    and Sri Lanka) are not required to pay visa fees for a 30 day visa.
  5. Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter into Nepal.

Visa Extension Fees

The fees payable (only in local Nepali currency) to extend the duration of your stay, or to renew a visa are:

  1. US$ 2 equivalent, in Nepali currency, per day of the extension period.
  2. An additional US$ 20 or equivalent, in Nepali currency, is payable on a single-entry visa in F1 if a MultipleEntry facility is requested for the extended period.
  3. If foreign visitors failed to renew their visa and need to do so at an exit point, they have to pay an additional equivalent to US$ 3, in Nepalese currency, on the regular visa extension fee.
  4. Foreign visitors who have overstayed their visa period of 150 days without extension are required to pay an additional visa fee as per provision in F3, plus a fine as specified in Clause 10 sun-clause 4 of the immigration Act 2049.
  5. Regardless of the provision stated in F1: 15 days is counted as a minimum extension period and the visa fee is charged accordingly. For an extension period of more than 15 days, the visa fee is charged as per the provision of F1.
  6. A tourist visa can be extended for up to a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (Jan. – Dec.).
    It is cheaper to purchase a 30 day visa at the point of entry and then to extend it, for 15 days or more at the Central Immigration Office in Kathmandu or Pokhara unless you are staying for 90 days or more

    For an extension to a visa you will need two additional passport photographs for each extension.

Transit Visa

A transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at an entry point upon the production of a departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The fee is US$ 5 or equivalent convertible currency. A transit visa may not be extended.

A Nepali Visa can be obtained from Nepal Embassy / Consulate Offices in your country, or upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. It is also possible to obtain the visa from other border points of entry. You'll need 1 passport photo each time.

For foreign investors, a business visa with a multiple entry facility for a period of one year or five years can be obtained from the Department of Immigration on the recommendation of the Department of Industry and Commerce by paying US$ 100 and US$ 250 or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepali currency.

Note: While we try to make the information contained herein as accurate as possible, we accept no responsibility for any loss, disruption or inconvenience sustained by anyone using this information.

Important Information to Visitors

Foreign visitors are requested to keep a note of the dates on their Nepalese visa and their passport number to avoid possible problems. Visa extensions need to be applied for, within the valid period of the Nepalese visa.

You are requested to ensure that you get the arrival/departure stamps on your passport at the entry /exit points to avoid possible legal complications.

Living in Nepal without a passport or a valid visa is a punishable offence.

Deviation from the prescribed trekking routes mentioned on your trekking permit will be treated as a violation of the law.

You are advised to be aware of brokers/cheaters and counterfeit documents or visa/trekking permits to avoid legal complications.

Change of purpose of your stay without permission is not allowed and employment or voluntary services while on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited. It will be a punishable offence.

Be certain to register at the police and Immigration check points along any trail. It would be wise to register your trekking destination and schedule at your Embassy or Consulate.

If you encounter problems along the trails, immediately inform the nearest police or Immigration post officials.

You are requested to change money with recognized dealers and do not forget to take and keep formal receipts.

You are requested to inform the officials at an Immigration Office or Police Station of any changes in the address previously given in your visa application form or disembarkation card, and within seven days.

If, as a tourist, your stay is more than 120 days in one visa year and you wish to visit additional places for longer than 24 hours, you must register at the local police office of such places, your name, passport number and address.

You are advised to be mindful to contact the Department of Immigration to request a visa transfer in the case of getting a new passport or travel document from your embassy, and within seven days.

Passport and trekking permits should be kept by each trekker while trekking.

Filming in restricted or notified areas without permission is strictly prohibited.

Please do not take out the visa stickers from your passport and do not try to change records printed in your passport.

We request your co-operation in observing the following guidelines during your stay in Nepal. Respect local traditions, customs, values and sentiments, help to protect local culture and maintain local pride.

  1. Respect privacy while taking photographs.
  2. Respect holy places.
  3. Refrain from giving money to children as it will encourage begging.
  4. Respecting local etiquette will earn you respect.
    Let the Himalayas change you – do not change them: so remember while you are on trekking:
  5. Leave campsites cleaner than you have found them.
  6. Do not light open fires.
  7. Burn dry papers and packets in a safe place.
  8. Keep local water clean and avoid using pollutants.
  9. Plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment.
  10. Help your guides and porters to follow conservation measures.
  11. Protect the natural environment.

Information for Indian Citizens

Indian citizens are permitted to travel in Nepal provided they have any one of the following documents:

Passport; Driving license with photograph; Identity card with photograph issued by a governmental body; Ration card with photograph; Voter identity card with photograph; Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to Indian citizens residing in Nepal; Ad hoc/temporary identity cards issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen in the event of exigency; Document with photograph and setting out identity, issued by the sub-divisional magistrate or authority there above.

General Information

Department of Immigration
Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu.
Tel : 977 - 01 - 4433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868
Fax : 977 - 01 - 4433935
Email : mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np
Web : http://nepalimmigration.gov.np/

Office Hours

Sunday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. in Summer
  10:30 a.m. - 16:00 p.m. in Winter (Nov. to Jan.)
Friday 10:30 a.m. -15:00 p.m.

Visa Application Hours

Sunday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 15:00 p.m.
Friday 10:30 a.m. - 13:00 p.m.

Note: All of the information above is based on information from the Department of Immigration of Nepal’s office and may be found on their website.

Trekking cards and Permits for Conservation Areas, National Parks and Restricted Areas

All trekkers are required to carry a Trekkers' Information Management System card (TIMS card). It is available from the Tourist Services Centre in Kathmandu: Sun – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00. It is free, but requires two passport photographs. (Trekking agencies provide the cards for their clients.) Show it at check points on trekking routes.

Trekking Permits are required for all treks that pass through Conservation Areas or National Parks.

Conservation Area permits can be purchased at the Tourist Services Centre for Rs 2000 plus two photographs.

National Park entry tickets cost Rs 3000 and require no photograph. Purchase at the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation office Sun – Fri 09:00 – 14:00 only (next to the Tourist Services office).

Restricted Area Permits are required mainly for camping style trekking in remote areas near the Tibetan border – for which a guide is strongly recommended. They can only be purchased for two or more trekkers. The permits are issued by the Central Immigration Office, require two working days, your original passports (not facsimiles) and two photographs. Costs range from US$10/week to US$500/10 days plus substantial additional amounts for each additional day. These will be procured by your chosen trekking agency. Offices are open daily, but with restricted hours on Saturdays.

Tourist Visa

The foreign tourist visiting Nepal shall be granted the tourist visa.

The tourist visa shall be granted for a period in maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Visa years means January to December).

A tourist who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year.

If any foreigner who has entered into Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to spend even the period during which he may stay in Nepal with the tourist visa of the other visa year, he may use such facility.

Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of his stay.

Note: Above information is based on Department of Immigration of Nepal office.

  • Reading/writing material
  • First-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
  • Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
  • Wet wipes for cleaning can be purchased in Kathmandu.
  • Health requirements arranged
  • Money: cash/credit card
  • Down Sleeping bag provided by Mountain Mart Trek in Kathmandu 
  • Light weight Towel
  • Day pack (25-30 liter) to carry your personal needs during the day
  • Torch/flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
  • Insect repellent, sunscreen and lip balm
  • Refillable water bottle - Min 1 Liter Aluminum or Nalgene polypropylene are best
  • Warm Hat
  • Sunhat/bandana
  • Sunglasses
  • Gloves - wool or fleeced and gore tex
  • Scarf
  • Bag Liners to waterproof your bags (A duffel bag is provided to each trekker for trekking by MMT in Kathmandu)
  • Sewing Kit
  • Wind and waterproof Jacket & Pants
  • Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes (worn frequently prior to departure)
  • Socks: thick wool blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination - ensure boots fit such combination
  • Running shoes or sandals for evening
  • Wool jumper/sweater/fleece. Lightweight during summer, 1 heavyweight or 2 lightweights during winter months.
  • T Shirts 2 or 3
  • Shirt - Long Sleeved
  • Pants - lightweight long trousers (jeans are unsuitable)
  • Thermals upper and lower
  • Extra warm clothing during winter (December to March) layered clothing - thermals.

Trip Reviews (6)

Annapurna trek - May 2022

Dit is alweer de 3e keer dat ik in Nepal trek en altijd met Mountain Mart trekking. Het is mijn ervaring dat deze trekking companie erg ervaren is. Inmiddels heb ik met Mountain Mart trekking de PoonHill, Makalu, Lang Tang, Panchase, Helambu en de Tamang Heritage trekking gedaan.

Elke trekking is anders en een ervaring op zich. Er is dan ook geen enkele trekking met elkaar te vergelijken. Soms slaap je bij mensen thuis, zeer eenvoudig en eet je mee met wat de pot schaft, wat meestal gewoon Dhal Bat is. Andere keren heb je het wat luxer als je in een heuse Lodge je onderdak vindt. Maar bijna is het altijd wel zo, dat warme douches je wel kunt vergeten!!

Het landschap varieert van hoog gebergte met kale met sneeuw bedekte toppen, koud en onhergbergzaam, geisoleerde gemeenschappen, tot de wat meer “laagland”  (toch nog rond 3500 meter), waar je op je weg voortdurend dorpjes tegenkomt en mensen. Het landschap waar je door trekt is hoofdzakelijk bos,  rijstvelden, en de typische newari gemeenschapjes. Contact met de bevolking is reuze gemakkelijk. En denk dan ook vooral eraan om pennen en balonnen mee te nemen om uit te delen aan de kinderen. Want op je weg komt deze vraag steeds weer opnieuw tegen. De kinderen zijn er erg blij mee.

Mountain Mart trekking heeft prima gidsen die je alles kunt vragen over landschap, gewoonten van de mensen, cultuur etc. Ze staan voor je klaar en zijn nooit te beroerd om je op wat voor manier dan ook te helpen. Ik heb inmiddels een goede band opgebouwd met verschillende gidsen die zo in de loop van de tijd ook echte vrienden zijn geworden. Mountain Mart trekking kan ik dan ook van harte aan bevelen aan mensen die op maat willen reizen, hun eigen vragen, wensen hebben aangaande het maken van ee trekking. Mountain Mart is gewoon TOP!!!

Mirjam Hendriksen
Holland 
E-mail: mirjam.hendriksen@gmail.com

Mirjam Hendriksen

29th May, 2022


Annapurna circuit trek 20 day
After recently completing the Annapurna circuit trek with Mountain Mart Treks I couldn’t be happier with the level of service they provided. From day one they were very quick to respond to all questions and able to suit all my needs without any hesitation. Special mention to our guide Raju who continually went above and beyond his role to provide us the best of everything that was on offer and his knowledge about the the Annapurna circuit was incredible. Also our porter Ram who would continually do his best to make sure we were as comfortable as could be, during and even after his porter duties were finished for the day. Any one thinking of visiting Nepal for either trekking or sightseeing I highly recommend Mountain Mart Treks, you will not be disappointe

Cosey Wall

12th Apr, 2022


Annapurna Circuit
Thank you for organising such a fantastic trip at such short notice.
Nabin and Durga looked after my sister and I really well. I was unfortunately unwell for a few days but they altered the pace so that i could complete the full circuit.

We chose to do this adventure at the end of Sept which meant we got glimpses of the scenery during the day and amazing views at sunset. However, it meant the circuit was not as busy and we often walked for hours without seeing anyone else.

I would definitely recommend Mountain Mart as a very professional and friendly company.

Thanks again - Bethany

David Mouillot

11th Dec, 2021


Annapurna Circuit
Thank you for organising such a fantastic trip at such short notice.
Nabin and Durga looked after my sister and I really well. I was unfortunately unwell for a few days but they altered the pace so that i could complete the full circuit.

We chose to do this adventure at the end of Sept which meant we got glimpses of the scenery during the day and amazing views at sunset. However, it meant the circuit was not as busy and we often walked for hours without seeing anyone else.

I would definitely recommend Mountain Mart as a very professional and friendly company.

Thanks again - Bethany

Bethaly Walkinson

2nd Aug, 2022


Annapurna circuit and Tilicho lake trekking trip
Let’s start with that we had an absolute blast of a time in the Himalayas with our guide Bhoj! We did the Annapurna circuit and added little de-tour to the Tilicho lake. At first we wanted to go on our own, however with our guide we learned a lot about the culture and could connect with the local ways. Also we would have missed quite some little details if we would have gone without our guide. Bhoj was very helpful, funny and great to have around. If we return to the Himalayas we would definitely contact our new friend at mountain Mart to arrange a new adventure!

Gerben Odk

16th Sep, 2022


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