Welcome, Arrival, and Start of the 5-day Trek
When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will be there to greet you. They will be holding a sign with your name on it and will welcome you with a traditional marigold garland or Khada. Afterward, they will drive you to your hotel in a private car. Please make sure you get to Kathmandu at least one day before your trek so you can get ready and go over the details. On the first day, we'll go on a 4x4 jeep and have a beautiful 7–9 hour journey. On the trek departure day, you’ll head to Pokhara in a local or private vehicle, according to your package. After completing the trek, you will return from Pokhara and drive back to Kathmandu.
Note:
Budget package: You’ll travel by Tourist bus or shared jeep.
Standard package: You’ll be transferred in a standard private jeep.
Luxury package: you will travel in a private luxury transportation, ensuring a premium experience with added comfort, privacy, and personalized service throughout the journey.)
Lodging
Our package includes eleven nights in comfortable teahouses (standard twin-sharing rooms) along the path and one night in a Pokhara hotel with toilets, hot water, and laundry facilities. Rooms at lower elevations may have restrooms attached. Most Teahouses provide charging connections and Wi-Fi; however, these services may cost extra in some places. Our 5-Day Sikles Trek does not include accommodations, meals, or overnight stays in Kathmandu.
(Note:
Budget Package: You'll stay in local teahouses or lodges and share a room with other trekkers.)
Standard Package: You’ll stay in standard teahouses or lodges, usually in a room with two people (twin sharing). Whenever possible, the rooms will have attached bathrooms.
Luxury Package: You’ll stay in private deluxe rooms with attached bathrooms in high-quality teahouses and lodges (whenever available).
Food
We provide three standard meals throughout the trek.The menu changes depending on how high you are; at higher altitudes, there will be fewer alternatives.We suggest different teas, garlic soup, and fresh veggies because it's crucial to stay hydrated at high elevations. For your health, we suggest that you stay away from dairy, meat, and drinks that have alcohol or caffeine in them. This bundle does not include hot, cold, or alcoholic drinks.
(Note:
Budget package: This option does not include any meals or drinks, so you will need to pay for food separately.
Standard package: You will receive three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and a cup of tea or coffee with your meal, along with seasonal fruits at breakfast.
Luxury package: you will receive three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with seasonal fruits, dry fruits, and nuts at every meal. You can enjoy tea, coffee, juices, cold drinks, and mineral water anytime, except alcoholic drinks. All the extra costs, such as hot showers, phone charging, bed heaters, and internet, are fully covered.)
Baggage
We will provide two trekkers for one porter during the trek. The total weight limit for the porter is 20 kg, which means each trekker has a 10 kg luggage allowance. Hence, team up with a fellow traveler and pack your things in a duffel bag of over sixty liters. We expect you to only carry a
small personal backpack for your essentials, like a camera, water, snacks, and valuables. You can leave any extra bags at your hotel or at our Kathmandu office for free.
(Note:
Budget package: There are no porters, so you will need to carry your backpack and belongings throughout the trek.
Standard package: There will be one porter for every two trekkers, who carry up to 20 kg (10 kg per person).
Luxury package: Each trekker has their own personal porter, so you don’t need to carry anything.)
Important Things and Facilities
Water
You can buy a water bottle from shops along the trail or get boiled/filtered water at lodges. It is advised to bring a refillable water bottle and fill it up with boiled water. Avoid drinking untreated tap, well, or river water. For safety, please use a water purifying tablet, or you can buy one in the shops along the trail.
(Note:
Budget Package: You need to bring your own refillable water bottle, and you're responsible for getting your water along the trail. You can buy bottled water or pay for warm/boiled water at the lodges, but these are not included in the package.
Standard Package: You will be provided with 2 liters of warm water daily. This helps you stay hydrated safely without needing to buy bottled water frequently. If you want more water or cold drinks, you’ll need to buy them yourself.
Luxury package: You will have unlimited access to mineral water, coffee, tea, juices, and cold drinks anytime you want, except for alcoholic beverages. There is no need to carry or worry about purifying water yourself.)
Communication
We will provide you with a SIM card in Kathmandu and teach you how to get data and recharge cash on it, but mobile signals may be weak at higher altitudes. For your safety, our lead guide keeps daily contact with all trekking teams via mobile. We are fully prepared to handle emergencies, and our guides are trained to assist whenever needed. Additionally, we use walkie-talkies and satellite phones in areas with no network to ensure constant communication.
(Note:
Budget package: A SIM card will be provided, and you will be taught how to take a data package and recharge, but the data is not included.
Standard Package: A SIM card with a limited data package already sets up everything for you.
Luxury package: A SIM card with an unlimited data package already set up for you. So that you can connect with family, share your journey online, or check maps and updates without worrying about running out of data.)
Travel Essentials
Visa
Except for citizens of India, all foreigners need a visa to enter Nepal. The Kathmandu International Airport can provide visas upon arrival for most nationalities. You will need a password that is valid for at least 6 months, one passport-sized photo, and cash for the visa fee (US $50 for a 30-day visa).
Travel insurance
Having comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for this trek. Your policy must cover medical expenses and emergency helicopter rescue up to an altitude of 4,000 meters. Before the trek begins, you will need to provide us with a copy of your insurance policy.
Currency Exchange
The Nepali Rupee (NPR) is the country's official currency; one US dollar is equivalent to around 130 NPR. In Kathmandu, you may find banks and an approved money exchange center where you can exchange major foreign currencies. ATMs are widely available to withdraw NPR, but
extra service fees may apply. Make sure your notes are new and undamaged, as old or torn bills may be refused. Only the 100 INR note from India is legally accepted in Nepal. Before traveling to trekking regions, it's best to exchange money in Kathmandu, as there are few exchange options in remote areas.
Extra Expense
While our package covers most of your expenses during the trek, you will need to budget for some personal items like meals and accommodation in Kathmandu, visa fees, snacks, hot showers, personal equipment, tips for the crew, etc. We recommend you budget approximately $20 USD per day for these personal expenses during the trek.
Trek Season and the Weather
The Annapurna Circuit Trek is open from March to May and September to November, and it is a safe season for trekking. Spring (March–May) is ideal, with clear skies, blooming rhododendrons, and views of Mt. Manaslu. Daytime temperatures range from 18 °C to 24 °C, dropping to 4 °C at night. Autumn (September–November) also offers stable weather and beautiful mountain views, with temperatures from -2 °C and nighttime lows around -3 °C. Snow increases from December, making Throng La Pass difficult to cross.
A Typical Day on the Hike
Around 7 AM, you get a big breakfast to start your day. The normal trekking day lasts 4 to 6 hours, with a lunch break along the way. You can rest or explore in the evenings and then have supper and a briefing on the next day's plans.
Reservations and Rules
Personal trek
We can only provide a personal trek, so you will only be trekking with your group. We will never add strangers to your treks. All the treks are customizable per your schedule.
Individual-group bookings
Our treks are organized with a minimum of 2 people, so if anyone is alone and does not have a friend or family joining them, we can organize a group trek open for all. If you prefer to join a group, we can also help you connect with other trekkers. Once you confirm, your group trek will
be posted on our website, so others can join too. This is our policy to make every trek into your own personal holiday in the Himalaya.
Trust trek booking
The Everest Holiday is a registered and bonded trekking operator, ensuring a secure booking process. We are proudly members of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Our Founder, Mr. Ganesh Simkhada, was a former
Director of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and former General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). To confirm your booking, we require a 10% advance payment. Payment options include the Himalayan Bank online portal (on our website), major credit cards, bank transfers, Wise, and Western Union. After you arrive in Kathmandu, you can pay the remaining balance. Please send us your important travel documents, such as a passport copy, within one week of booking. Please make sure your passport has a minimum of 6 months of validity remaining at your arrival date in Nepal.
Last-minute booking
We recommend booking your trek in advance. However, we also offer a last-minute booking option, which requires full payment 24 hours before departure. For the last-minute booking, please contact Shreejan (Joe) at +977-9810351300 or email us at info@theeverestholiday.com Please note that last-minute treks may face delays due to circumstances beyond our control.
Flexible Schedule
Our trip schedule is determined by your travel date, and you can make any changes to it. If our scheduled trek dates don't work for you, please let us know, and we will be happy to arrange a trip according to your time and schedule.
Trip Extension
You can easily extend your stay with other adventures. We can arrange exciting activities for you, such as a jungle safari (Chitwan and Bardiya), Bungee jumping (Pokhara, Everest, Bhote koshi, Kushma), Rafting (Bhote koshi, Trishuli, and Seti river) and kayaking(Trishuli, and
Pokhara), paragliding (Pokhara and Kathmandu), zip-flying (Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Kushma), canyoning (Pokhara and Sukhuta Beach), and hot air ballooning (Pokhara), according to your interests. We can also set up sightseeing tours around the Kathmandu Valley if you're interested in culture and history.
These tours will take you to UNESCO World Heritage sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple, and Pashupatinath Temple. We suggest a trip to Nagarkot and Dhulikhel, hill stations just outside of Kathmandu, around sunrise for a serene getaway. We can also set up spiritual trips for Buddhists and Hindus that take you to temples, stupas, monasteries, and meditation centers. When you're booking a trip, please have a look at our ADD-ON package for an amazing adventure during the trek.
Ecotourism practices
We kindly request your participation in our eco-friendly hiking practice, as we are deeply committed to safeguarding the fragile beauty of the Annapurna region. At the start of our excursion, each person will obtain their own eco-waste bag. Please put all of your rubbish that can't be composted, like snack wrappers, plastic bottles, and batteries, in this bag. Don't leave anything on the trail, please. Instead, take this bag with you as we walk down, and our guides will show you where to find the public trash cans and recycling bins where you can throw it away correctly. We need your help to keep the Himalayas clean and lovely for the next generation.
TEH Family
We are a family firm that has been in the tourism business in Nepal for three generations. We believe that all of our employees and teams are family. We started as porters and now run an agency. Our professional and experienced guides and Sherpas will be with you the whole time to
make sure your trek is safe and memorable. They know how to do first aid in the bush and while rock climbing and how to stay safe in the mountains. They are from the upper Himalayas, so they know the area well. We take care of their insurance, food, housing, and medical. Please treat our workers like family, and don't hesitate to ask for help or have questions at any time.
Trip conclusion
Farewell Dinner
We will celebrate our successful trek with a goodbye supper in Kathmandu after the trek. This is a great opportunity to share stories from your adventure and provide us with your feedback. We will also present you with a certificate of achievement to recognize your incredible
accomplishment.
Departure
To arrange your airport transfer, please let us know your hotel name, room number, and flight departure details. We will take you from your hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport so you may catch your trip home. We sincerely hope you had an amazing journey and hope to see you
again soon, for another trip to Nepal.
Tipping culture
A common way to say thank you for good service is to give a tip. You don't have to provide tips, but it's a good idea to do so at the end of the trek, and it's ideal to give them as a collective gift. The tip should be based on the service, travel time, and cost.
