{"product_id":"annapurna-circuit","title":"Annapurna Circuit","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Annapurna Circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a journey of dramatic contrasts, famous for its \"bioclimate\" shift. It begins in the lush, sub-tropical lowlands of Nepal, where the trail winds through emerald rice terraces and dense bamboo jungles. As you climb, the landscape undergoes a radical transformation; the greenery fades into pine forests, eventually giving way to the stark, windswept \"rain shadow\" of the high Himalayas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe heart of the trek lies in the Manang Valley, where stone villages and fluttering prayer flags reflect a deep Tibetan Buddhist heritage. The journey culminates at the Thorong La Pass (5,416m), a grueling high-altitude crossing that offers a 360-degree theater of jagged, ice-capped peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eDescending into the arid Kali Gandaki gorge, the scenery turns lunar and desert-like, leading you past sacred temples and apple orchards. It is a profound loop that connects two massive river valleys, offering a complete immersion into the scale and soul of the Himalayas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eAirport pick-up and drop-off in Kathmandu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eTransportation: Kathmandu → Besisahar\/Chame (trek start) and return from Jomsom\/Pokhara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eAccommodation in teahouses and family-run lodges during the trek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eExperienced, licensed trekking guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eAll necessary trekking logistics arranged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eAnnapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eTIMS card (Trekkers’ Information Management System)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eCrossing of Thorong La Pass (5,416m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eBasic first aid kit carried by the guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eGovernment taxes and service charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eFlexible Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eInternational flight booking to Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eDomestic flight Jomsom → Pokhara (instead of road transport)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"904\"\u003ePrivate jeep upgrade to\/from trailhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eTilicho Lake extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"955\"\u003ePoon Hill extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eExtra acclimatization or rest days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003ePorter service available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003ePrivate room upgrades where available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eExtra nights in Kathmandu or Pokhara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eCustom itinerary adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdventure your way — standard, budget, or extended.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring a trekking buddy (or ten) to unlock our best rates!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmail us at info@dndtreks.com for changes and a non-binding offer for your trip.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"dnd treks international","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130750406731,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2894\/7019\/files\/caption.jpg?v=1770621500","url":"https:\/\/dndtreks.com\/products\/annapurna-circuit","provider":"dnd treks international","version":"1.0","type":"link"}