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Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu 1400m, D, Hotel
Day 02:Drive to Jagat 1290m via Beshisahar 800m 8hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 03:Drive to Manang village 3519m 6hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 04:Rest day at Manang for local hike and acclimatization, BLD, Teahouse
Day 05:Trek to Yak Kharka 4110m 5hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 06:Trek to Thorang High Camp 4600m 5hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Day 07:BRIDAL PHOTO SESSION day, BLD, Teahouse
Day 08:Drive to Jomsom 2715m and fly to Pokhara 3hrs, B, Hotel
Day 09:Overland Drive to Kathmandu 7hrs, BD, Hotel
Day 10:International departure, B, Flight.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1400m, D, Hotel
On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, Nature Lovers' staffs will receive you with a warm welcome and then transfer to respective hotel in the hub of Kathmandu, Thamel. After refreshment, our guide / leader will brief you regarding hotels, Nepalese customs, culture, traditions and about the whole tour. You can look forward to the surprising welcome dinner.
Day 02: Drive to Jagat 1290m via Beshisahar 800m 8hrs, BLD, Teahouse
After breakfast, we will take scenic long drive towards Nepal’s Mid West, leading us to Beshisahar town then on the dirt road to Khudi, Bhulbhule and Ngadi following the Marsyangdi river upstream. Drive continues through rice terraces, fields and villages to Syange and then to our first overnight stop, Jagat village, a farm village with many lodges for trekkers.
Day 03: Drive to Manang village 3519m 6hrs, BLD, Teahouse
Our drive continues this day towards the dry and arid land, Manang. As we keep driving past Chame and Pisang we will see the settlements changing into more Buddhist cultures and ways; the fresh air of the alpine land welcoming us. Also you will find that the mountain views are getting clearer and the number of peaks in sight increasing in number.
Day 04: Rest day at Manang for local hike and acclimatization, BLD, Teahouse
A necessary rest day for acclimatization before heading to higher elevation. You have optional short hiking to explore Manang village and valley. Manang is a large village situated on windswept valley at the bank of Marsyangdi river beneath Annapurna and Gangapurna mountain range; a nice walk can be done uphill for views of Gangapurna glacier and the Manang emerald lake.
Day 05: Trek to Yak Kharka 4110m 5hrs, BLD, Teahouse
After a good rest in Manang, morning walk leads towards Ghunsang village on the uphill path to Yak Kharka. This is an interesting high altitude trekking with super views of snowcapped mountains then crossing a small stream river to reach Yak Kharka, a small settlement with tremendous views of Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Chulu Peaks.
Day 06: Trek to Thorang High Camp 4600m 5hrs, BLD, Teahouse
As the walk advances to high area, heading closer to the base of Thorang-la, the walk leads to crossing a bridge and then a climb along the river bank of Jarjung. Final one hour steep climb to Thorang High Camp for overnight stop.
Day 07: BRIDAL PHOTO SESSION day, BLD, Teahouse
We Cross Thorang La 5416 m (the highest pass in the world) in this most awaited day. We take bridal photography in both Western and Nepalese costumes before we walk down to Muktinath (holiest of temples) 3800 m. The professional photography teams and the guide will assist you in the preparation and the photo session since it gets very windy if we stop there for long. After wrapping up the photo session, you will climb down to the other dry side of the pass known as Mustang region.
Day 08: Drive to Jomsom 2715m and fly to Pokhara 3hrs, B, Hotel
After finishing our early morning prayers in the temple Muktinath (the place of liberation), we drive down to Jomsom to catch the early flight to Pokhara and to avoid the strong winds of day time. Rest of the day by the lakeside of the most famous city in Nepal, Pokhara. Optional sightseeing on request.
Day 09: Overland Drive to Kathmandu 7hrs, BD, Hotel
The scenic and fascinating overland drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara will take place today. This day drive will let you see and taste the true land formations and geographical structures of Nepal. Passing through the rivers, various types of settlements, rocky and slopy hills, rugged terrains and more.
Day 10: International departure, B, Flight.
After early breakfast, our staffs will drive you to the airport to see you off for your flight back home.
Kathmandu airport pick up and drop services
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours’ staffs will pick you up from the airport as per your flight arrival time and similarly drop you off in the airport for international departure according to your flight schedule. During arrival, please don’t forget to look for your name placard hold by the team, outside the airport arrival gate. Our staff will be impatiently waiting for your arrival to greet you and warmly welcome you in Nepal. ‘NAMASTE’ is the foremost and the most commonly used greeting word in Nepal which you will hear from our staff at the very first moment you meet him.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek departs from Kathmandu in the private groups only when the trekking plans can be customized further.
Accommodations in Kathmandu, Pokhara and during trek
You will be staying in the 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara while in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses during the trek.
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on double bed basis.
If you wish to change the accommodation category to a better ones in Kathmandu and Pokhara, please let us know and we can change it for you on added cost.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.
Your trekking guides and porters
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.
Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek.
How much does the Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek cost?
The cost of the Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek varies from $1600-$2600 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek?
In Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses even have some attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Most of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.
What are the permits that I need for Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek?
For Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek, you will need to make two permits: ACAP permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) and TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).
How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide expects around $5 or more per day per person while a porter expects $4 or more per day per person.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek?
You can easily charge your electronic devices during Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek?
Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek route has good mobile network coverage these days {with few exception days}, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek to avoid paying extra by buying WiFi on the trek.
WiFi is available on most of the teahouses in Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek route and cost some charges. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.
When is the best time to trek to Annapurna Circuit?
Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek in Annapurna Circuit. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek. The problem is the weather is harsh cold in winter and there’s snow everywhere while the summer has rainfalls and clouds obscuring the mountains and the views are not so great most of the time. Some of the villages in Annapurna circuit though is not affected by rain.
Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek?
The itinerary of our Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek?
When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 5416 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek demands high physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents including crossing of the highest pass in the world which means you need lots of practices before you start the trekking journey. You will be traversing through the forests, high passes and high hills. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least one month prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Annapurna Circuit.
What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek?
Only breakfast is included in Kathmandu and Pokhara while full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.
The most common and the highly recommended food during the Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.
Do I need a travel insurance for Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek?
Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Annapurna Circuit. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 5500 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.
What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Bridal Photo Session in Annapurna Circuit trek?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Annapurna Circuit. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Annapurna Circuit. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.
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