Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Kathmandu, Nepal
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Annapurna base camp trek leads you at the foot of world's tenth highest Mt. Annapurna, towers above at 8,091 m and 26,545 ft high, Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary one of the most sought trekking destinations on this planet earth where you will be walking from warm sub-tropical climate of rice paddy fields and terraces and towards high rolling hills dotted with traditional Gurung villages of interesting culture, and then into cooler alpine zone within enchanting forest of tall rhododendron (National Flower of Nepal), magnolia, birch, pines, bamboos and fir tree lines. At Annapurna Base camp where the view of mountain encircles you within picturesque and scenic Annapurna sanctuary along with an immense traditional culture of old heritage around Gurung villages within a short duration of time, which makes this trek more special that is why Annapurna base camp regarded as a most scenic adventure in and around Himalaya.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (Tribhuwan International Airport) then transfer to hotel.

Stop At: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Arrival in Kathmandu with transfer to the hotel. On arrival at Kathmandu international airport get transferred to hotels after received by our guides and staff, at hotel check-in and join in for group briefing regarding treks and other useful information, with welcome dinner.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Thamel Kathmandu, Pokhara 44600 Nepal
Annapurna Base Camp Trek leads you away from beautiful Pokhara valley blessed with natural beauty with high Annapurna-Lamjung and Manaslu range peaks that reflect on its calm Phewa and Begnas Lakes which makes Pokhara one of the main and popular tourist destination. As the walk progress heading from semi tropical temperatures towards cool alpine zone within enchanting forest and Gurung lovely villages, then entering into a deep Modi River gorge for some days, and then finally ending in a wide-open plateau at Annapurna Sanctuary where you will be encircled with amphitheater of peaks. Finally reaching Annapurna Base Camp at the height of 4,130 m high, with spectacular panorama of Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545 ft) Vara-Shikar peaks / Annapurna Fang, Annapurna South (7219m-23,693ft), Huin-chuli, Gangapurna (7,455m-24,457ft) Annapurna III (7,555m-24,787ft) with Mt. Machhapuchare (Fish-tail) the unclimbed and virgin peak with Lamjung Himal and world 8th highest Manaslu (8,163 m) towards east. With marvelous time on Annapurna base camp trekking, one and only base camp in all Himalaya regions where you will find the comfort of nice and cozy lodges, along with excellent food menu where every room faces excellent views of surrounding peaks.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: 3 Star hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2: Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
After breakfast, we will go to visit the world heritages as Swyambhunath, Boudanath, Pashupati temple, and Patan durbar square.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: 3 star hotel in Kathmandu

Day 3: Drive to Fly to Pokhara by tourist bus (860 m) 8/8 hrs

Stop At: Tranquility Spa - Pokhara, 14 Lakeside street 1st Floor, Hotel Sarowar, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
An early morning departure from the hotel taking an overland drive to reach Nepal Mid-West at scenic Pokhara, during six hours drive views of snow-capped peaks, then arriving by the lakeside of Phewa in Pokhara, where many good hotels located with grand views of Annapurna
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

Accommodation included: 3-star hotel in Pokhara with breakfast

Day 4: Drive to Syauli Bazza and trek to Ghandruk 1,945 m – 05 hrs.

Stop At: Ghandruk Bus Park, 9RH6+2CJ, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
After an overnight stop in Pokhara with views of Annapurna Himalaya range with Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’, having breakfast then drive beyond Pokhara to begin our first day walks. A short drive facing views of Annapurna past farm villages and towns and then at Bhirethati village, as drive leads further to start walking from low warm farm areas and then on stone steps with an uphill climb to reach a large Gurung village at Ghandruk often spelled and as Ghandrung also.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Guest house accommodation one room sharing twins bed

Day 5: Trek to Chomrong 2,110 m – 06 hrs.

Stop At: Chhomrong Cottage, CR99+V22, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
From Ghandruk morning walk on the gradual path for short-while and then climb to reach Kimrong Danda (ridge). Here with short break downhill into cool forested trails to reach Kimrong River and nice farm village, from here climb starts for an hour or more to reach a hilltop. After a climb on the gradual path to at Chomrong with short descends to reach our overnight at Chomrong.  A large Gurung village is similar to Ghandruk which is the last permanent human settlement on route to Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Guest house accommodation one room sharing twins bed

Day 6: Trek to Dovan 2,635 m – 06 hrs.

Stop At: Annapurna Mountain Range, Nepal
After Chomrong downhill to a bridge and with uphill to Sinuwa danda (ridge), where walk leads into deeply forested areas on winding ups and downhill to reach a place called bamboo within Modi River gorge, a small settlement with many good lodges from here an hour walk to reach at Dovan for overnight stop in a small isolated spot having few lodges.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Guest house accommodation one room sharing twins bed

Day 7: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,700 m – 06 hrs. 

Stop At: Annapurna Mountain Range, Nepal
Our adventure leads close to our highlight, as walk leads into the forest past Himalaya Hotel, located next to large Hinko cave, beneath Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks. From Himalaya Hotel downhill to near Modi River and then a short climb to Deurali where tall tree lines stop for short alpine bushes, walk uphill following Modi river right up to Machhapuchare base camp for an overnight stop, located beneath North Face of Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’.

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Guest house accommodation one room sharing twins bed

Day 8: Trek to  (ABC) at 4,130 m – 03 hrs.

Stop At: Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Thamel Kathmandu, Pokhara 44600 Nepal
An easy short day morning walk to Annapurna base camp, from Machhapuchare Annapurna Sanctuary, starts all the to base camp, walk leads to short ups to reach a level ground within Sanctuary enclosed by peaks and soon walk leads to Annapurna Base Camp. Reaching our final destination and the highest spot at above 4,130 m high situated beneath towering Mt. Annapurna and range of other peaks of Vara-Shikar, Gangapurna with Annapurna South. Annapurna Base Camp, one and only base camp in whole Himalaya region with a facility of the nice and cozy lodge including nice food menu and rooms facing amazing views of Annapurna peaks.

Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Guest house accommodation one room sharing twins bed

Day 9: Trek from Base Camp to Bamboo 2,345 m – 06 hrs.

Stop At: Annapurna Mountain Range, Nepal
Enjoying lovely and pleasant scenic times at Annapurna base camp a long walk of near six hours leads you downhill with short ups to reach at Bamboo and back into tall tree lines and lush vegetation, after being on arctic zone climate at Annapurna base camp and sanctuary
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Guest house accommodation one room sharing twins bed

Day 10: Trek to Jhinu village 1,780m with Hot Spring – 06 hrs.

Stop At: Jhinu Danda Hot spring, CR8H+884, Ghandruk 33700, Nepal
The return journey back to Chomrong with ups and downhill trail, from Chomrong hilltop our route diverts to another fresh new trail to reach at nice hill village at Jhinu located on a ridge with grand scenery of rolling hills and mountains. Jhinu provides refreshing natural hot-spring for interested people which is a mere distance downhill of half-hour to the hot spring with two nice warm pools close to raging Modi-River.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Guest house accommodation one room sharing twins bed

Day 11: Trek to Siwai hrs and drive to Pokhara-02 hrs.

Stop At: Pokhara Museum, Pokhara Nepal
Our last day of trek to Siwai 4hrs and drive to Pokhara 2hrs, where morning leads to a nice pleasant walk downhill within low and warm farm areas, where the interesting drive takes you at a scenic and beautiful Pokhara for overnight stops by famous serene Lake Phewa.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:


Accommodation included: 3-star hotel in Pokhara

Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu early morning by tourist bus 8/9 hrs

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
After breakfast, we have to go to the tourist bus park. The tourist bus leaves 7:30 am from Pokhara. It takes 8/9 hours and 2 times stop on the way for the light breakfast and lunch. We can see beautiful villages, hills, paddy valley and Trisuli river.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:

Accommodation included: 3 star hotel in Kathmandu

Day 13: Final departure from Kathmandu homeward bound or to respective destinations.

Stop At: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Last day in the land of Himalayan wonders, as per your international flight time depart from the hotel for the airport for your international flight back to home countries or other respective destinations.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (3*** Hotel)
  • Two night hotel in Pokhara with Breakfast (3*** hotel)
  • One government license holder mountain guide
  • One Porter for two clients includes his food,salary, accommodation & insurance
  • Three cup tea during the trek
  • Annapurna Permit (ACAP)
  • Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS Card)
  • Nepal High Trek & Expedition Down Jacket, Sleeping bag & Duffel bag
  • All ground transportation
  • 7 night accommodation on the trek
  • Seasonal fruits during the trek
  • Medical kit bag.
  • One complimentary dinner
  • 11x Breakfast
  • 7x Lunch
  • 6x Dinner
  • Accommodation included: 12 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Chhomrong Cottage
  • Entry/Admission - Pokhara Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Annapurna Base Camp Trek
  • Entry/Admission - Ghandruk Bus Park
  • Entry/Admission - Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • Entry/Admission - Annapurna Mountain Range
  • Entry/Admission - Tribhuvan International Airport
  • Entry/Admission - Jhinu Danda Hot spring
  • Entry/Admission - Tranquility Spa - Pokhara

Exclusions

  • Your Travel and rescue insurance.
  • All the Food in Kathmandu. Also in the case of early return from mountain the scheduled Itinerary.
  • Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu if arrive early or late departure than scheduled Itinerary.
  • All the Bar bills phone call, laundry, battery recharge, a bottle of water, hot water, shower.
  • Tips for the guide and porter.

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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