# Annapurna Trekking

> Annapurna Trekking is the dedicated trekking brand of Swotah Travel & Adventure, a TAAN-registered company based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Founded in 2016, it runs private, guided treks across the Annapurna, Everest, Mustang, Manaslu, and Langtang regions, led by TAAN-certified local guides on all-inclusive fixed pricing.

## About
- Parent company: Swotah Travel & Adventure Pvt. Ltd. (founded 2016, https://www.swotahtravel.com)
- Founder & CEO: Ajay Kumar Shrestha (AJ)
- Memberships: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN)
- Model: small private groups, TAAN-certified guides, structured acclimatisation, all-inclusive pricing
- Based in Kathmandu, Nepal (Golfutar-8, Budhanilkantha)
- Contact: +977 984 159 5962, info@annapurnatrekking.com
- [About Annapurna Trekking](https://annapurnatrekking.com/about): our story, guides, and safety standards
- [Our Network](https://annapurnatrekking.com/our-network): the Swotah Travel & Adventure family of sister companies

## Key pages
- [Home](https://annapurnatrekking.com): guided Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan treks with TAAN-certified local guides
- [All treks](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks): every route with duration, difficulty, max altitude and price
- [Trekking blog](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog): permits, costs, seasons and route guides written by working guides
- [Contact](https://annapurnatrekking.com/contact): Kathmandu office, WhatsApp, and trek planning enquiries

## Regions
- [Annapurna Region](https://annapurnatrekking.com/regions/annapurna): Annapurna Circuit, Base Camp, Poon Hill, Mardi Himal
- [Everest Region](https://annapurnatrekking.com/regions/everest): EBC, Three Passes, Gokyo Lakes, Island Peak
- [Mustang Region](https://annapurnatrekking.com/regions/mustang): the restricted Upper Mustang kingdom
- [Manaslu Region](https://annapurnatrekking.com/regions/manaslu): Manaslu Circuit, Larkya La
- [Langtang Region](https://annapurnatrekking.com/regions/langtang): Langtang Valley, Gosaikunda

## Treks
- [Annapurna Circuit Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/annapurna-circuit-trek): Thorong La Pass (5,416m)
- [Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/annapurna-circuit-tilicho-lake): highest lake in the world at 4,919m
- [Annapurna Base Camp Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/annapurna-base-camp-trek): the Annapurna Sanctuary, 4,130m
- [Poon Hill Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/poon-hill-trek): 4-5 days, easy
- [Mardi Himal Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/mardi-himal-trek): ridge trek to 4,500m
- [Khopra Ridge Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/khopra-ridge-trek): quiet alternative to Poon Hill
- [Everest Base Camp Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/everest-base-camp-trek): Kala Patthar, 5,545m
- [Everest Base Camp with Helicopter Return](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/everest-base-camp-helicopter-return): fly out from Gorak Shep
- [Everest Three Passes Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/everest-three-passes-trek): strenuous, Kongma La/Cho La/Renjo La
- [Gokyo Lakes Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/gokyo-lakes-trek): turquoise glacial lakes and Gokyo Ri
- [Island Peak Climbing](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/island-peak-climbing): 6,189m trekking peak
- [Upper Mustang Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/upper-mustang-trek): the walled kingdom of Lo Manthang
- [Manaslu Circuit Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/manaslu-circuit-trek): Larkya La, 5,106m
- [Langtang Valley Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/langtang-valley-trek): closest major trek to Kathmandu
- [Gosaikunda Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/gosaikunda-trek): sacred alpine lakes, 4,380m
- [Nar Phu Valley Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/nar-phu-valley-trek-itinerary-cost): restricted valley near the Annapurna Circuit — itinerary and permit costs
- [Nepal, Bhutan & Tibet Tour](https://annapurnatrekking.com/treks/nepal-bhutan-tibet-tour): multi-country Himalayan tour

## Planning guides
- [Nepal Trekking Permits Guide](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/nepal-trekking-permits-guide): Nepal trekking permits for 2026: TIMS from NPR 1,000, ACAP NPR 3,000, and the new USD 50/day Upper Mustang fee
- [ACAP and TIMS Permit Guide](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/acap-tims-permit-guide): ACAP costs NPR 3,000 and TIMS NPR 2,000 for Annapurna trekking in 2026, but checkpoints enforce them differently
- [Annapurna Circuit Itinerary](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/annapurna-circuit-itinerary): Annapurna Circuit itinerary for 2026: the 14-day standard route from Chame to Pokhara via Thorong La (5,416m)
- [Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/annapurna-circuit-cost): Annapurna Circuit cost 2026: guided packages USD 1,190-1,690 by group size, independent budgets USD 700-1,000
- [Annapurna Circuit Difficulty](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/annapurna-circuit-difficulty): Annapurna Circuit difficulty explained: 3-8 hr trekking days, the 5,416 m Thorong La as the real challenge, a
- [Annapurna Circuit vs Base Camp](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/annapurna-circuit-vs-base-camp): Compare Annapurna Circuit vs Base Camp: 5,416m pass vs 4,130m sanctuary, duration, difficulty, and 2026 cost from
- [Annapurna Base Camp Itinerary](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/annapurna-base-camp-itinerary): Annapurna Base Camp itinerary 2026: 7 to 12-day route options from Nayapul through the Modi Khola gorge to 4,130m
- [Annapurna Base Camp Cost](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/annapurna-base-camp-cost): Annapurna Base Camp cost 2026: packages from USD 890, independent USD 450-700, ACAP NPR 3,000, TIMS from NPR
- [Annapurna vs Everest Base Camp](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/annapurna-vs-everest-base-camp): Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m, 11-13 days, from $890) vs Everest Base Camp (5,364m, 12-14 days, from $1,350)
- [Best Time to Trek the Annapurna Circuit](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/best-time-annapurna-circuit-trek): Best time to trek the Annapurna Circuit in 2026: spring vs autumn vs winter vs monsoon, a month-by-month
- [Crossing Thorong La Pass](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/thorong-la-pass-crossing-guide): Thorong La crossing guide: 4 a.m. High Camp start, the climb and 1,616 m descent profile, wind and weather, gear
- [Manang Acclimatisation Guide](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/manang-acclimatisation): Manang (3,540m) is the mandatory Annapurna Circuit rest day before Thorong La. What the acclimatisation day
- [Altitude Sickness Prevention](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/altitude-sickness-prevention-guide): Prevent altitude sickness on any Nepal trek: AMS/HACE/HAPE symptoms, altitude-risk profile by route, the 500m
- [Complete Nepal Trekking Packing List](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/nepal-trekking-packing-list): Nepal trekking packing list 2026 by altitude band: layering system, −10°C bag, boots, rental prices in Kathmandu
- [Everest Base Camp Trek Guide](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/everest-base-camp-trek-guide): The Everest Base Camp trek covers 130km over 12 to 14 days, Lukla (2,860m) to Kala Patthar (5,545m). Full 2026
- [EBC vs Three Passes Trek](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/ebc-vs-three-passes-trek): EBC vs Three Passes Trek compared for 2026: duration, difficulty, altitude, and cost (USD 1,350 vs 1,890). See
- [Langtang Valley Trek Guide](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/langtang-valley-trek-guide): Langtang Valley Trek 2026: 9-day Syabrubesi to Kyanjin Gompa route, TIMS and park permit fees, Kyanjin Ri hikes
- [Manaslu Circuit Trek Guide](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/manaslu-circuit-trek-guide): Manaslu Circuit Trek 2026: 14-day loop over Larkya La (5,106m), now open to solo trekkers. MRAP+MCAP+ACAP permit
- [Upper Mustang Trek Guide](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/upper-mustang-trek-guide): Upper Mustang Trek 2026: walled kingdom, Lo Manthang (3,840m). USD 50/day permit, no group minimum, 12-14 day
- [Poon Hill Trek Guide](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/poon-hill-trek-guide): Poon Hill trek 2026: 4-day guided route to a 3,210m sunrise viewpoint over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Itinerary
- [Mardi Himal Trek Guide](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/mardi-himal-trek-guide): Mardi Himal trek 2026: the 6-day ridge route to 4,500m High Camp below Machhapuchhre. Itinerary, ACAP and TIMS
- [Nar Phu Valley Itinerary & Cost](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/nar-phu-valley-trek-itinerary-cost): Nar Phu Valley's Restricted Area Permit runs USD 75-100/week in 2026, not Mustang's new daily rate. Full
- [Tilicho Lake Trek Cost](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/tilicho-lake-trek-cost): Tilicho Lake trek cost 2026: guided packages from USD 1,290, independent from USD 850, permits ~USD 38, and why
- [Kathmandu to Pokhara Travel Guide](https://annapurnatrekking.com/blog/kathmandu-to-pokhara): Kathmandu to Pokhara 2026: 25-min flight from USD 70, tourist bus 6-9 hours from USD 12, private jeep 5-7 hours

## Contact
- Website: https://annapurnatrekking.com
- Email: info@annapurnatrekking.com
- Phone / WhatsApp: +977 984 159 5962