ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT

This trek is aimed at people with a basic level of fitness, previous trekking experience is not required as we can show you everything you need to know along the way.

You will be walking anywhere between 2 -8 hours per day at any pace you would like, whilst taking breaks at local tea shops and visiting the historic Buddhist monasteries and stupas.

You will be led by our trusted guides along your journey who have incredible experience delivering trekking experiences all over Nepal.

• Internal client transportation (Pick up/Drop off from KTM airport, taxi to/from domestic airport, travel to restaurant for client dinner)
• 3 nights stay at top hotels in Kathmandu (2 nights) and Pokhara (1 night)
• Welcome dinner
• Jeep travel
• Permits and park fee’s
• Accommodation during trek
• Food and soft drinks (at the lodges) during trek
• Porters during trek
• Insurance for local guides
• Internal client transportation
• Medical kit

Not Included

• Airfare: International flights to/from Kathmandu
• Visa fee for Nepal
• Lunch and dinner during stay in Kathmandu (apart from trek organized dinners)
• Extra hotel nights in Kathmandu or Pokhara
• Extra food or drink and alcoholic beverages on the trek
• Personal expenses: Satellite phone call, battery recharging, showers, Wi-Fi, clothing, laundry, insurance
• Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if
• (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization )
• Trekking equipment, clothes, and gear
• Tips for Porters and assistant guides
• Any other item not included in the ‘what’s included’ list

The main requirement is a strong mindset and a positive mentality! Other than that you need a basic level of fitness, enough to walk comfortably for 10km with a small backpack over hilly terrain at sea level. If you are fit and healthy you are ready to go!

If you are nervous about your fitness, we provide a training weekend in the Lake District with our professional mountain guides. This will involve learning how to walk with your trekking boots, how to use poles effectively and how to hike efficiently

You may pay your deposit and balance using any lawful means. If sending money by electronic bank transfer, then you will be responsible for covering the cost of the fees associated with the transfer so that AGA Adventures receive the full amount shown on the invoice.

Should you decide to cancel your trip for any reason at any time between booking the trip and the start date of the trip, some deduction will be made to the advance amount. This is to cover the company’s obligations and expenses to pay a certain amount for personnel and resources in advance of the trip. The following cancellation charges will apply if you decide to cancel the booking:

• Cancellations made 90 days or more before the start date of the trip will incur a loss of 33% of the deposit paid.
• Cancellations made between 90 days and 60 days before start of trip will incur a loss of 40% of the deposit paid.
• Cancellations made between 60 days and 30 days before start of trip will incur a loss of 50% of the full trip
• Cancellations made between 30 days and start of trip or at any time during trip will incur a loss of 100% of the full trip

NB: All refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the notice period stated above. For all cancellations, the company must be notified in writing. Acceptable means of communication include letter and email.

Every client requires appropriate insurance which covers helicopter rescue, medical rescue and reparation costs all up to 5,600m altitude.

We have a partnership with Global Rescue who are the best provider for adventure insurance. We recommend their services for insurance policies. Without the adequate insurance you may have to pay up to $100,000 for rescue.

Travel Protection

AGA Adventures partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. We highly recommend our clients enroll with Global Rescue.

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This our mandatory gear list and things we highly recommend that you bring to your trekking trip! If you forget something or can’t find it where you are we can help you find anything in Kathmandu!

• Base layers for cold days (thermal underwear)
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Warm down Jacket (can go down to 0 degrees in night)
• Warm down trousers/comfy trousers for the evenings
• Soft shell trekking trousers or leggings for women x2
• Soft shell jacket with hood
• Hard shell trekking trousers x 1
• Regular t shirts
• Mid layer jumpers (can get quite warm in the day) x2
• Fleece jumper x1
• Trekking boots or sturdy trainers with grip
• Slippers/crocs for in the lodges
• Warm sock (merino wool is good)
• Light socks for warmer days
• Thin gloves
• Softshell gloves for colder days

• Hardshell warm gloves for windy and severe cold (not common)
• Woolly hat
• Cap
• Sunglasses (category 3)
• Buff for dusty paths
• City clothes for rest days in Kathmandu
• Suncream SPF 50
• Lip balm sunblock
• Toiletries (wipes, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste) Most things you can buy in
• Towel (small travel towels are good)
• Trekking backpack, recommended 30L
• Sleeping bag is optional for lodges but all are equipped with blankets, sheets and pillow
• Compression stuff sacks for clothes (waterproof) x 3
• Duffel bag for porters to carry all gear x 1
• Lock for duffel bag
• Trekking poles
• Micro crampons for pass
• Headtorch and batteries
• Water bottles, Nalgene is recommended 500ml x 1 and 1000ml x 1
• Camera with extra batteries
• Chargers and cables
• Power bank
• Snacks! Bring your favorite hiking snacks for along the
• Small personal first aid kit (plasters, bandage, blister care etc)
• Medicine bag including (Paracetamol, Antibiotics, and Altitude Medicine such as Diamox. We advise you to consult your GP to discuss any medicines that require a prescription)